Always College Football with Greg McElroy

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Is Vegas right about Auburn, Oklahoma, Nebraska & Miami? May 02, 2024

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How overblown is the spring portal window?! Is it as important as some make it out to be - probably not, McElroy will explain. Plus we compare Vegas win totals for teams in the SEC, Big 10, ACC and BIG 12. Does 7.5 wins for Oklahoma, Auburn, Nebraska and USC sound right? Is it old school Clemson or portal happy Miami that will get over 9.5 wins? McElroy will break it down | Always College Football

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Replacing NFL draft picks at Texas, Michigan, Alabama and more Apr 29, 2024

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McElroy goes through the top programs that had the most players drafted and tells you who has the biggest shoes to fill. Is it rinse and reload in the SEC for Georgia, Alabama, LSU (and Texas)? Can Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State find answers on the line? Are Oregon, Washington and USC ready to reload for the Big 10? We break it down plus update BIG transfers for Miami, Kansas State and Georgia. | Always College Football

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Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back + Colorado, Oregon, Nebraska & more spring intrigue Apr 25, 2024

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McElroy discusses Reggie Bush getting his Heisman back and where he ranks among dynamic Heisman winners since 2000. Plus Deion Sanders and Colorado prepare for another adventurous spring, Oklahoma State looks to make a move to the CFP, Oregon takes the field with Dillon Gabriel as the new leader, and quarterback battles at Nebraska, Maryland and Rutgers plus more spring storylines.

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Manning Dazzles, Notre Dame’s depth on display, USC & Michigan QB competitions + more spring takeaways Apr 22, 2024

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Quarterbacks were the talk of spring games this weekend. Arch Manning gave Texas fans a peek into the future. CJ Carr, Steve Angeli and Kenny Minchey all looked good for Notre Dame. DJ Uiagalelei and Florida State were on display. There is a QB battle in Michigan, Jackson Arnold looked great for Oklahoma while USC begins life without Caleb Williams. McElroy gives his biggest takeaways from the weekend and updates the transfer portal for Alabama, Auburn and LSU.

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Portal needs for SEC teams + spring previews for Notre Dame, Michigan and more Apr 18, 2024

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Everyone needs a defensive tackle (just look at the last 5 national champions) but what are the other positions of need for championship contenders. McElroy looks at what Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Penn State, USC and others might go after in the transfer portal. Plus is there a Notre Dame QB to watch this weekend? Can Texas WR’s step up? Is the new offense at Oklahoma and Iowa ready to hum? What will Florida State look like and so many more questions ahead of a busy spring football weekend.| Always College Football

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Ohio State D, Georgia WR’s, Mertz and Ward dazzle & more spring game takeaways Apr 15, 2024

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McElroy goes over the BIG takeaways from spring games this past weekend including Milroe (and Simpson) looking good for Alabama, a dominant Ohio State defense, Cam Ward for Miami and Graham Mertz for Florida both looking good. The return of Cam Rising, the depth at Virginia Tech and Georgia, and Lane Kiffin completely changing the game with the “Grove Bowl Games”. Plus the transfer portal opens and we hit the mailbag | Always College Football

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Tennessee’s Josh Heupel 1 on 1 + spring game storylines Apr 11, 2024

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Josh Heupel joins the show to talk about defensive improvements, Nico Iamaleava, expectations from the offensive and defensive lines and much more. Plus what to watch for in the spring games this weekend at Alabama, Georgia, Cincinnati, Ohio State, LSU, Miami, Penn State, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Utah and more. | Always College Football

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Will an 80-team SUPER League work + spring game reaction for Clemson, Auburn and more Apr 08, 2024

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Greg McElroy and Kevin Clark combine for a special crossover podcast with ‘Always College Football’ and ‘This is Football’. In this episode we focus on the Miami Hurricanes, the future of the transfer portal (and how much it impacts G5 schools), why NIL is very good for the sport and the possibility of an 80-team Super League. Plus McElroy breaks down the spring games from Auburn, Clemson, NC State and SMU. | Always College Football

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Top defenses led by Georgia & Ohio State + UCF’s Gus Malzahn interview Apr 04, 2024

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Heading into the spring games the top defenses are Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, Michigan, Oklahoma State with a close eye on USC and LSU. McElroy breaks down why each is so good and the potential they have in 2024. Plus UCF head Coach Gus Malzahn stops by to talk about UCF year 2 in the BIG 12, why KJ Jefferson is so good and how he would LOVE to schedule at least one of Florida State, Miami or Florida every year. | Always College Football

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McElroy & Todd Blackledge discuss the BIG 10/SEC and the future of CFB Apr 01, 2024

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Todd Blackledge and Greg McElroy get together and go over everything from conference expansion to SEC vs BIG 10 “rivalry” to NIL and the new College Football Playoff. Is Penn State now the 4th best team in the BIG 10? What is Notre Dame’s future and how can the ACC and BIG 12 keep up with the Power 2? Blackledge and McElroy cover it all. Plus we hit the mailbag and answer questions about Riley Leonard, Deion Sanders and Colorado's expectations, and who could be the surprise team in 2024. | Always College Football

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