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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Who'll win QB battles at Texas, Notre Dame, more? Apr 27, 2016

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You asked, we answered. And based on your questions, what you really want to know is, who's going to be the starting quarterbacks at some of the biggest programs in the country? Hosts Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell do an all-mailbag episode of the SI College Football Podcast, answering questions on the quarterback situations at Florida, Texas, Notre Dame and LSU. They also give their picks for which teams improved their College Football Playoff chances the most during the spring. And of course, the big questions: Is nacho cheese really cheese and is a hot dog a sandwich?

Are expectations too high for Oklahoma? Apr 20, 2016

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Despite a disappointing end to the 2015 season, Oklahoma enters preparations for its 2016 campaign riding high off of last year's run to a Big 12 championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff. With elite quarterback Baker Mayfield back, the Sooners are a popular pick to defend their conference title and return to the playoff this fall. But high expectations haven't always coincided with big seasons in Norman, and Bob Stoops's squad has some big holes to fill, particularly on defense and at wide receiver. Who are the names that will be expected to step up? And can they be trusted to keep Oklahoma at the top of the Big 12? Jason Kersey of The Oklahoman joins hosts Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell on the SI College Football Podcast to break down the Sooners after their spring practices. They also discuss which schools are the Big 12's best options if the conference chooses to expand, how former Sooners QB Trevor Knight might fare at Texas A&M and more.

Washington ready to contend for Pac-12 title? Apr 13, 2016

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Entering its third year under head coach Chris Petersen, Washington is a popular pick to rise to the top tier of the Pac-12. Do the Huskies really have the pieces to contend in the Pac-12 North? Washington beat writer Adam Jude of The Seattle Times joins the SI College Football Podcast to break down the Huskies' 2016 prospects. Jude and hosts Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell size up Jake Browning and the rest of the Huskies and look at how they compare to Stanford, Oregon and Washington State. The SI College Football Podcast is brought to you by Harry's Razors. Get $5 off your first order with the code COLLEGE at Harrys.com. We're also brought to you by FanDuel. Try the fun and competition of daily fantasy sports risk-free for up to $10 by going to FanDuel.com and entering the code COLLEGE.

Can Florida State reclaim ACC from Clemson? Apr 06, 2016

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After three straight ACC titles, Florida State surrendered the conference back to Clemson in 2015 as the Tigers made a run to the College Football Playoff. But with most of their talent returning, including Heisman candidate Dalvin Cook, the Seminoles look poised to fight to regain conference supremacy this fall. Does Florida State have the pieces to surpass Clemson? Bud Elliott, publisher of TomahawkNation.com and SBNation's national recruiting director, joins host Zac Ellis to break down the Seminoles' 2016 prospects. He and Zac also discuss Clemson's rebuild on defense, Louisville's attempts to finally break through to the top of the ACC, whether Mark Richt can return Miami to national relevancy and more. The SI College Football Podcast is brought to you by T-Mobile. This baseball season, T-Mobile customers can get a free season-long subscription to MLB.TV Premium. We're also brought to you by Harry's Razors. Get $5 off your first order with the code COLLEGE at Harrys.com. And we're brought to you by FanDuel. Try the fun and competition of daily fantasy sports risk-free for up to $10 by going to FanDuel.com and entering the code COLLEGE.

Sizing up Jim Harbaugh's effect on Michigan, the Big Ten Mar 30, 2016

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The Harbaugh Effect. It's not hard to see the impact Jim Harbaugh has made at Michigan, transforming the Wolverines both on and off the field and reshaping their place within the Big Ten. One year into his tenure, Harbaugh shows no signs of quieting the noise he's making in Ann Arbor, and Michigan appears on the cusp of a potentially huge season this fall. SI senior writer Michael Rosenberg knows how Harbaugh operates better than just about anyone else. He joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to discuss the Michigan coach, his recent Twitter spat with Ohio State AD Gene Smith and how the Wolverines stack up with rivals Ohio State and Michigan State entering 2016. Are Michigan's Big Ten title and College Football Playoff berth dreams realistic?

Is Kirby Smart making Georgia cutthroat winners? Mar 23, 2016

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Georgia has been in the news frequently this off-season since hiring Kirby Smart away from Alabama. The former Crimson Tide defensive coordinator helped the Bulldogs hang on to a solid class on National Signing Day but has recently attracted headlines for controversial changes to the Bulldogs' transfer policy from the Mark Richt era. Is Smart being too cutthroat or is that what Georgia needs to get back on top of the SEC? Bulldogs beat writer Seth Emerson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to discuss the changes Smart has brought to the program. He also breaks down who will win Georgia's quarterback race, Nick Chubb's health and whether the Bulldogs should be expected to win the SEC East this fall.

Bret Bielema: Can Arkansas revamp to contend in SEC West? Mar 16, 2016

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Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema joins the SI College Football Podcast ahead of the start of the Razorbacks' spring practices. With only five starters back on offense and big holes to fill at quarterback and running back, Bielema discusses who he's hoping will step up this year. He also explains how he really feels about Jim Harbaugh and Michigan's spring practice trip to Florida and what his first app download was last week.

Spring Practice Preview: What's Alabama's offense going to look like? Mar 09, 2016

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Andy Staples joins the SI College Football Podcast to help break down the biggest storylines heading into spring practices. Who will be the new faces of Alabama's offense? How will Ohio State reload after its massive losses? Who's poised to contend in the ACC? Andy and hosts Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell go conference-by-conference through the Power 5 to look at what's at stake for the biggest teams in the country.

What do CFB fans misunderstand about NFL draft? Mar 02, 2016

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Why do NFL scouts' evaluations of draft prospects differ so much from college football fans' perspectives? SI NFL writer and draft guru Chris Burke joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to explain some of the factors that influence draft analysis and cause it to differ from rankings based purely on college performance. After Burke, stick around to hear from former Arkansas offensive lineman Sebastian Tretola and former Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. as they discuss their college careers and preparation for April's draft. The SI College Football Podcast is brought to you by FreshBooks. For freelancers and small business owners, Freshbooks takes the pain out of accounting. Have a question about the service? A real-live human will answer every call in about three rings. Get your 30-day free trial by going to FreshBooks.com/college and entering COLLEGE in the "How you heard about us" section.

What's alleged against Tennessee? Exploring legal case, Vols' 2016 season Feb 24, 2016

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It's been a busy off-season at Tennessee for all of the wrong reasons as the school faces a federal lawsuit over its handling of sexual assault cases, including several involving Volunteers athletes. The lawsuit also claims Tennessee has a "hostile sexual environment" that inferred with the discipline of athletes. Dustin Dopirak of the Knoxville News Sentinel joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to break down the allegations against Tennessee and how the athletic department is responding. What effect could the lawsuit have on Tennessee? Could it impact head coach Butch Jones and the Volunteers ahead of a pivotal season in which they are projected to contend for an SEC East title? The SI College Football Podcast is brought to you by FreshBooks. For freelancers and small business owners, Freshbooks takes the pain out of accounting. Have a question about the service? A real-live human will answer every call in about three rings. Get your 30-day free trial by going to FreshBooks.com/college and entering COLLEGE in the "How you heard about us" section.

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