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Recruiting dead period extended (again) and some QB talk Feb 18, 2021

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The Football Recruiting podcast comes to the College Football Daily today thanks to Blair Angulo! National recruiting analyst Greg Biggins joins the show to share his take on the NCAA Division I council once again extending the recruiting dead period through the end of May and breaks down the potential risks and rewards of Texas coach Steve Sarkisian going to California for Composite five-star QB Maalik Murphy.

Host: Blair Angulo

Guest: Greg Biggins

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Oregon's 'QB of the future' might now be its QB, period Feb 17, 2021

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The surprising transfer of incumbent starter Tyler Shough can really only mean one thing: The time is now for highly-touted true freshman Ty Thompson to step into a featured role in Eugene. If he's as good as advertised, the Ducks have a star on their hands. The only question is whether any of his contenders can delay Thompson's arrival.

Host: Trey Scott

Guest: Erik Skopil

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Gus Malzahn is back in the game and hunting championships Feb 16, 2021

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Brandon Marcello knew something was cooking with Gus Malzahn when the coach went silent on him last week after exchanging text messages. Sure enough, Malzahn was introduced Monday as UCF's next coach, where he's being hailed as an upgrade over the departed Josh Heupel. If Malzahn is as fresh as he says, and if UCF is changing their scheduling strategy, then perhaps he's in the perfect place to hunt a Playoff appearance.

Host: Trey Scott

Guest: Brandon Marcello

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Updated national title odds & Top 25 rankings Feb 15, 2021

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After NFL declarations, players announcing their return, and some transfer portal moves, the 247Sports team has updated their way-too-early top 25 rankings for 2021. Chris Hummer and Brad Crawford fill in for Trey Scott to go through the update and break down which teams have improved the most so far this offseason. They also take a look at the early 2021 national title odds and preview who they would put their money on right now.

Host: Chris Hummer

Guest: Brad Crawford

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How good are star ratings? Feb 12, 2021

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In response to a twitter graphic indicating that the Super Bowl only had one five-star player on either roster, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema called out the star ranking system saying that it is "Important to remember long term development and teaching win out in the end with talent as a baseline." Is he right? Does development matter more than talent in the long run? Bud Elliott fills in for Trey Scott to give his thoughts on the rankings system and discuss why the leader of the Illini might not be correct.

Host: Bud Elliott

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Florida is using the transfer portal to make up for any recruiting disappointments Feb 11, 2021

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Florida Gators fans have come to accept that Dan Mullen won't recruit like Urban Meyer. But he can coach with the best of 'em, and it is clear now he has a taste for acquiring elite, 5-star talent through the transfer portal (see: Gilbert, Arik and Cox, Brenton). It's an innovative — and perhaps obvious — way to compete with the schools who are leaving the Gators in the dust come Signing Day.

Host: Trey Scott

Guest: Thomas Goldkamp

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Texas Tech isn't capitalizing on its Patrick Mahomes limelight Feb 10, 2021

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Patrick Mahomes LOVES Texas Tech and is a proud Red Raider. But the football program has been wandering through the wilderness since he left, losing some of its identity in the process. Worse, there seems to be no 'Mahomes Boost' in Lubbock. Can the results on the field and on the recruiting trail get back to the levels those of a certain age expect, or are Tech's best times squarely in the rearview?

Host: Trey Scott

Guest: Jarret Johnson

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Let's talk about that viral Penn State tweet (and the Lions' football program in general) Feb 09, 2021

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This podcast is NOT mostly about a Penn State twitter snafu, but Trey and Tyler Donohue do spend the first minute of their conversation on the subject. But then they turn to more pressing matters, such as PSU's surprising OC overhaul, a reinvigorated roster (thanks to the portal), a never-ending QB quandary and a head coach who is trying to get his magic touch back.

Host: Trey Scott

Guest: Tyler Donohue

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The EA Sports College Football Episode: What to know, what to hope for as the GOAT video game makes a return Feb 08, 2021

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We're all excited about the announcement EA Sports is bringing back what was formerly known as NCAA Football. Chris Hummer explains why the timeline is so far away and how the NIL legislation could change future plans, then gaming aficionado Austin Nivison and Trey spend 20 minutes going over the features they'd make sure the game includes and enhances.

Host: Trey Scott

Guest: Chris Hummer & Austin Nivison

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The All-Impact Team for the 2021 signees Feb 05, 2021

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An annual popular article is 247Sports' All-Impact Team, in which Chris Hummer predicts the freshmen with the best chance to play early. He joins the show to skim through the incoming talent worth paying attention to.

Host: Trey Scott

Guest: Chris Hummer

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