Campus Rush with Andy Staples and Lindsay Schnell

The Campus Rush Podcast puts you back on campus with weekly insight and analysis from around the world of college sports with SI writers Andy Staples and Lindsay Schnell and interviews with some of the biggest names in college sports.

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Week 2 Preview: What's next for LSU, Houston, BYU? Sep 08, 2016

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One week can quickly shift the narrative for teams, several of which face vastly different expectations than they entered the 2016 college football season with. For LSU, the hot seat underneath Les Miles is now scorching after a season-opening loss to Wisconsin. Is there anything Miles can do to save his job and the Tigers' season? And few teams are riding higher than Houston after the Cougars stunned Oklahoma in Week 1. SI's Pete Thamel spent last week embedded with the Houston program and joins the Campus Rush Podcast to reveal what he learned about the Cougars and the secret to their success as well as whether a Big 12 invitation could be in their future. One of the biggest games of Week 2 is the intra-state rivalry match between BYU and Utah, who will meet in the regular season for the first time since 2012. Host Lindsay Schnell sat down with legendary former BYU coach LaVell Edwards to discuss what makes the rivalry between the Cougars and the Utes unique. And Lindsay and co-host Andy Staples wrap up the show with their picks for the can't-miss under-the-radar games of Week 2.

Week 1 Preview: Houston's Tom Herman talks Oklahoma, Big 12 expansion Sep 01, 2016

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The slough of the off-season is finally over, and we have actual games to talk about. Hosts Andy Staples and Lindsay Schnell discuss which below-the-radar games could be among the most compelling in Week 1. Houston coach Tom Herman also talks with Andy about preparing to face defending Big 12 champion Oklahoma, getting ready for a season amid Big 12 expansion talk and his career that could have been in broadcasting. Lindsay sits down with Washington State coach Mike Leach to discuss Leach's latest passion project—learning Spanish—and the Cougars' dark-horse Heisman candidate, quarterback Luke Falk.

Get to know Last Chance U's Brittany Wagner Aug 25, 2016

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The breakout star of Netflix's "Last Chance U," academic advisor Brittany Wagner joins the Campus Rush Podcast to discuss her unexpected rise to fame, how she earns the trust of the players and what the series reveals about the education system in the United States. Hosts Andy Staples and Lindsay Schnell also discuss their takeaways from the series as well as why Texas A&M could be a sleeper in the SEC this season—as long as one player is up to the task.

Build your own superconference! Aug 18, 2016

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If you were starting a conference from scratch and could pick any teams you wanted, which schools would you choose? That's the question hosts Andy Staples and Lindsay Schnell debate on the Campus Rush Podcast. Do they opt for the best games, the most money or an even geographical distribution? Andy also sits down with the "Money Down" Guys from Florida to discuss how they got their unique job in the Gators football program. And he and Lindsay answer some more reader questions, including who will coach Texas in 2017?

Why does Michigan deserve a top four spot in preseason Top 25? Aug 11, 2016

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The SI College Football Podcast has been reborn as the Campus Rush Podcast, including new co-host Andy Staples alongside Lindsay Schnell. In this week's episode, Andy and Lindsay discuss some listener questions on SI's preseason Top 25 rankings, including how often are we actually right and why does Michigan deserve a spot in our projected College Football Playoff Field. They also sit down with Olympian/Oregon wide receiver Devon Allen to discuss his path to the Rio Olympics, balancing track and field with football and his recovery from knee surgery. Rod Bramblett, the radio voice of Auburn football, also stops by the podcast to talk about what it was like to call the Kick-Six and the passion of SEC fans.

ACC storylines: Clemson or FSU? Can Richt revive Miami? Aug 03, 2016

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In the final show for host Zac Ellis, he and co-host Lindsay Schnell bring UPROXX Sports deputy editor and former SI college football writer Martin Rickman on the SI College Football Podcast to break down the ACC. They discuss whether Clemson or Florida State should be considered the favorites in the conference and whether Mark Richt is the right man to restore Miami to its former glory. They also look at some of their top reasons to be excited for the 2016 season.

Who should the Big 12 add in expansion? Jul 27, 2016

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Fire up the rumor mill: The Big 12 is looking to expand. The conference's announcement of its intentions to explore adding teams immediately set off a wave of speculation on who might be the best fit to join the Big 12. There is no shortage of options, so SI's Andy Staples joins hosts Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell on the SI College Football Podcast to break down which potential candidates make the most sense. They also discuss how Big 12 expansion could impact this season's coaching carousel, what to make of Jim Harbaugh's appearance at Big Ten media days and more.

Big Ten storylines: Who's in best shape: Michigan, Ohio State or Michigan State? Jul 20, 2016

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Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State appear to have the best shots to make the College Football Playoff among Big Ten teams. But which one has the inside track? Michigan must find a new QB but brings in elite defensive coordinator Don Brown. Ohio State loses a myriad of star players but returns quarterback J.T. Barrett. Michigan State has its own QB battle to settle, but a veteran secondary should make the Spartans tough to throw on. SI.com's Brian Hamilton joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to break down what should be a thrilling race in the Big Ten East. They also discuss what appears to be a wide-open Big Ten West, including whether Iowa can defend its division title or if the Hawkeyes' 2015 run was a one-hit wonder. Get caught up on everything you need to know ahead of next week's Big Ten media days.

Pac-12 Storylines: Who are favorites in wide-open conference? Jul 13, 2016

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No conference may be tougher to predict this season than the Pac-12, where both divisions look set to feature wide-open races. In the Pac-12 North, Stanford aims to hold off Oregon, Washington and Washington State. In the South, UCLA, USC and Utah appear poised to battle for supremacy. Mike Yam of the Pac-12 Networks joins host Lindsay Schnell on the SI College Football Podcast ahead of Pac-12 media days. They reveal their picks to win each division, break down all 12 teams and discuss whether the conference can send a team to the College Football Playoff this season.

SEC storylines: Favorites? Hot seats? More to watch at SEC Media Days Jul 06, 2016

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With SEC Media Days kicking off on Monday, the preseason is officially here. And as SEC coaches, players and media members descend on Hoover, Ala., there are plenty of storylines around the conference. Bleacher Report's lead SEC writer Barrett Sallee joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to break down the state of the SEC heading into the 2016 season. Is there any reason to doubt Alabama in the SEC West? How solid of a favorite is Tennessee in the SEC East? And which coach is on the hottest season? Zac and Barrett discuss these topics and more, including why 2016 could be the Year of the Commodore both on the field and on ABC's "The Bachelorette."