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Can Nebraska win eight games? (It's not THAT crazy) | Can Ole Miss make the College Football Playoff Feb 14, 2024

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We continue our deep-dive series into college football teams for 2024 with Nebraska and Ole Miss. Fanduel dropped a ton of season win totals on us recently, and that gives us a great excuse to examine the schedules of different programs as they enter a season of drastic change in the sport.

(0:00-2:02) Intro - Valentine's Day 101

(2:03-6:14) 2024 Projected Wins Continued

(6:15-11:29) ESPN, CFP Deal

(11:30-16:54) Tennessee vs NCAA Update

(16:55-37:18) Sean Callahan Talks Nebraska, 7.5 Projected Wins

(37:19-1:02:30) Zach Berry Joins to Discuss Ole Miss at 9.5 Wins

(1:02:31-1:04:18) Conclusion - Dear Andy Tomorrow!

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Before we get to the Cornhuskers and Rebels, Andy breaks down the news that ESPN will continue to televise the College Football Playoff through the 2031 season.

Andy also recaps Tuesday’s hearing in a Tennessee federal courthouse between the Tennessee attorney general and the NCAA in a case involving NIL rules.

Then, Sean Callahan of On3’s Husker Online joins to discuss what on the surface appears to be an aggressive win total (7.5) for a Nebraska program that hasn’t made a bowl game since 2016. But a deeper look at the schedule shows there is definitely a chance. The question is how well quarterback Dylan Raiola will play as a true freshman, because it certainly seems as if the star recruit is in line to be the Cornhuskers’ QB1.

Next, Zach Berry of On3’s OM Spirit visits to discuss the Rebels’ win total (9.5), which doesn’t seem outrageous considering they won 10 regular-season games last season and have — at least on paper — a more talented roster this season. Can Ole Miss go over? And is that essentially the same question as “Can Ole Miss make the CFP?”

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Has the Coaching Carousel FINALLY Stopped? | Tennessee v. NCAA | Can Florida get bowl eligible? Feb 13, 2024

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(0:00-3:29) Intro - Bill Self Ejected in loss at Texas Tech

(3:30-5:57) - DeShaun Foster Named Head Coach at UCLA

(5:58-30:48) - Pete Nakos Joins to talk Portal, Coaching Changes

(30:49-36:41) - Early Win Totals for 2024 Season

(36:42-1:00:22) - Nick De La Torre Joins to talk all things Florida Gators and a brutal 2024 Schedule

(1:00:23-1:03:45) Conclusion - Tennessee vs NCAA Hearing Update

On3’s Pete Nakos joins the show to discuss the end (knock on wood) of the 2024 coaching carousel cycle. Who made the best hire? Did anyone reach?

Also, Pete helps preview the hearing as the attorneys general from Tennessee and Virginia take on the NCAA’s NIL rules in a federal courthouse in Knoxville on Tuesday. The judge in the case seems to have indicated how he’s going to rule, but could something surprising happen?

Plus, Pete talks transfer portal. Only Michigan, Boston College and UCLA still have portal windows open. Does he expect much movement? Or will players wait until spring?

As we mentioned, Fanduel recently dropped a huge batch of college football win totals. What are some of the numbers that we’ll need to take a deeper dive into in the coming weeks? Two that jump out: Miami at 9.5 and Oklahoma at 7.5.

Next, Nick De La Torre of On3's Gators Online joins the show to talk about how and why Florida lost its recently hired strength coach to Boston College. What do Billy Napier and the Gators do now? Also, Florida’s season win total number has been set at 5.5. Andy and Nick break down the games to determine whether Florida can reach the over with one of the most difficult schedules in the country.

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The NEVER-ENDING coaching carousel | Ohio State lands Chip Kelly | Who calls plays for Alabama? Feb 12, 2024

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(0:00-1:29) Intro - Good Morning!

(1:30-8:31) Super Bowl Overtime Strategy

(8:32 -21:26) Coaching Carousel Update

(21:27-25:02) Super Bowl Picks Update

(25:03-46:28) Spencer Holbrook from Lettermen Row joins

(46:29-1:06:34) Tim Watts from BamaOnline joins

(1:06:35-1:07:28) Conclusion

The Super Bowl is over, but power conference teams are still looking for coaches.

UCLA is searching for a head coach after Chip Kelly left Westwood on Friday to become Ohio State’s offensive coordinator. Kelly replaces Bill O’Brien, who became Boston College’s head coach. Meanwhile, Alabama needs an offensive coordinator now that Ryan Grubb has taken the same position with the Seattle Seahawks.

So who will be UCLA’s head coach? It doesn’t sound like Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck is in the running. Maybe it’s UNLV’s Barry Odom or Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White?

Meanwhile, the dominoes kept falling elsewhere. On Sunday night, On3’s Gators Online reported that new Florida coach Craig Fitzgerald is leaving to reunite with O’Brien at Boston College.

Spencer Holbrook of On3’s Lettermen Row joins to discuss Kelly’s move to Ohio State. Kelly coached Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day at New Hampshire, and Day spent much of his early career working for Kelly.

Next, Tim Watts of On3’s Bama Online joins to talk about Alabama’s situation. Reports of Grubb’s move to Seattle surfaced just as the 30-day window for Alabama players to enter the transfer portal closed. What do the the Crimson Tide do now?

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ESPN's Paul Finebaum Talks new co-worker Nick Saban | Florida State DT Braden Fiske joins the show Feb 09, 2024

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(0:00-5:45) Intro - Warde Manuel Named Chair of CFP Committee

(5:46-10:46) SEC Announces Their Total Revenue

(10:47-38:20) Paul Finebaum Joins to talk Nick Saban, Tim Tebow

(38:21-42:59) Andy Goes Down a Slap-Fighting Rabbit Hole

(43:00-49:31) Tulsa Head Coach Kevin Wilson

(49:32-59:16) Florida State's Braden Fiske Joins

(59:17-1:01:18) Conclusion - See you Monday MORNING!

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum joins the show to discuss when he knew former Alabama coach Nick Saban would be joining the network. Finebaum also explains why SEC commissioner Greg Sankey teamed up with Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti.

Later, Andy and Paul imagine how amazing Paul’s co-worker Tim Tebow would be as a WWE wrestler. Plus, Paul names his most angst-ridden SEC fanbase.

Next, Andy breaks down the clip of Tulsa coach Kevin Wilson reading NIL requests from a text message from a transfer recruit. This is an educational moment for the recruit and for fans who think NIL spending is out of control.

Later, Andy interviews former Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske, who made the most of his single season with the Seminoles after spending most of his career at Western Michigan. You’re going to love this guy, and you’ll be rooting for him on draft day.

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The other side of the Kirk Herbstreit/Raiola convo | We LAWYER UP to talk NCAA cases | Dear Andy Feb 08, 2024

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(0:00-12:40) Intro - Kirk Herbstreit and Dylan Raiola Conversation

(12:41-19:08) Nick Saban Joining College Gameday

(19:09-38:16) Michael McMann Gives us a Legal Analysis of the NCAA

(38:17-38:56) Dear Andy Intro

(38:57-45:50) Streaming Services and Conference-TV Deals

(45:51-48:41) New Committee Selection Process?

(48:42-52:36) How big of a domino will it be when FSU leaves ACC?

(52:37-1:00:04) A look at Virginia Tech and the ACC

(1:00:05-1:03:58) Best Food Spots in Oxford

(1:03:59-1:06:00) CW's Coverage of ACC?

(1:06:01-1:06:56) Conclusion

The Internet was abuzz Wednesday after Dominic Raiola, the father of Nebraska signee Dylan Raiola, told Adam Gorney of rivals.com that a conversation with ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit helped guide his son’s recruitment. This led to anger at Herbstreit from Georgia fans because Dylan Raiola flipped to Nebraska from Georgia. Andy talked to Herbstreit on Wednesday night and can provide a lot more context for how that phone call went. Needless to say, there is more to the story.

Herbstreit also will have a new co-worker on College GameDay. ESPN announced Wednesday that former Alabama coach Nick Saban will join the GameDay cast this season.

Next, Sportico legal analyst and Harvard law professor Michael McCann joins Andy to help explain the various legal cases affecting college sports right now. McCann handicaps next week’s hearing in the case involving the Tennessee and Virginia attorneys general suing the NCAA over its NIL rules. McCann also explains what the next steps are after a National Labor Relations Board regional director ruled Dartmouth basketball players to be employees of the university.

Then it’s time for Dear Andy, where Andy answers your excellent questions.

Is the partnership between ESPN and Fox on a streaming service another sign that a super league could happen down the road?

If there is such a league, could there be objective criteria for making the College Football Playoff?

How large of a domino would Florida State leaving the ACC be?

What is the long-term future for Virginia Tech?

Where should a hungry Oklahoma fan eat in Oxford, Miss.?

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