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Week 9 Locks (10/24) Oct 24, 2019

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Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and picks for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and previews included for South Carolina-Tennessee (7:00), Ohio State-Wisconsin (14:00), LSU-Auburn (19:00), Notre Dame-Michigan (24:15), Oklahoma-Kansas State (34:30), Penn State-Michigan State (39:00), Wyoming-Nevada (44:00), Texas-TCU (51:00), Arizona State-UCLA (1:00:30), USF-ECU (1:09:30).

LSU-Auburn, Tua's ankle and more with Barrett Sallee (10/22) Oct 22, 2019

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Barrett Sallee joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview the SEC on CBS Game of the Week. First, Barton and Chip discuss the injuries piling up at USC and what to expect from the Trojans and Clay Helton the rest of the way in 2019 (2:20). Then Barrett joins the show, weighing in on Joe Moorhead's future with Mississippi State (16:33), whether Auburn can challenge LSU in Baton Rouge (22:45), expectations for Tua Tagovailoa and re-ranking Alabama if he misses extended time (28:00). Plus, an early lookahead to Florida-Georgia (37:20) and where Texas A&M is falling short (42:45).

Do you need 5-stars to win a national title? (10/21) Oct 21, 2019

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Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer questions from the listener mailbag. First, addressing some news of the day with Willie Taggart on a hot seat at Florida State (2:00), a Clemson players punishment after throwing a punch (11:50) and the latest on Tua Tagovailoa's ankle after undergoing a procedure on Sunday (15:45). Then it's on to the listener mailbag, leading to discussions on Wisconsin and the talent threshold needed to win a national title (23:00), working as a consigliere for coaches (27:15), Clemson's playoff case if they lose a game (33:00), non-Harbaugh coaching options at Michigan (39:45), Appalachian State's New Years Six chances (52:00) , the best Coach-QB combo to pick as backup for a bar fight (57:45) and much more.

Week 8 Instant Reaction (10/20) Oct 20, 2019

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Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson review a wild Saturday in college football. First, what to make of Wisconsin's loss at Illinois (2:00), Tua Tagovailoa's injury (9:30) and Jeremy Pruitt's sideline behavior (17:00). Then, Penn State's status among the title contenders (22:00), Oregon's impressive win at Washington (44:30), Florida-Georgia takeaways (54:45) and more from Week 8.

Week 8 Locks (10/17) Oct 17, 2019

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Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets and top picks for the weekend in college football. Game breakdowns and picks included for Penn State-Michigan (9:00), Oregon-Washington (16:50), LSU-Mississippi State (25:00), Florida-South Carolina (30:30), Baylor-Oklahoma State (38:20), Navy-USF (41:35), Miami-Georgia Tech (47:00), USC-Arizona (57:15) and more.

Surprises, disappointments, All-America team and coaches to watch (10/16) Oct 16, 2019

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson hand out midseason superlatives for 2019 in college football. First, a second chance at College Football Playoff picks (2:30), the CBS Sports Midseason All-America team (13:00) and the stories behind the biggest surprise teams of the season (18:00). Then, the best game of the year so far (27:00), teams that have disappointed (31:30), coaches on the rise and on the hot seat (38:00) and players exceeding expectations that might be flying below the radar (56:00).

Best Oklahoma QB, Jonathan Taylor's Heisman outlook (10/14) Oct 14, 2019

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Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson answer listener questions. First, debating and ranking the best quarterbacks from Oklahoma's run of stars in the 2000s (8:46), whether a mid-tier program can level up with a Hall of Fame-caliber coach (13:20) and what former title contender is closest to returning to power (21:00). Then, Jonathan Taylor's Heisman Trophy outlook (36:00), why Scott Frost and Nebraska haven't met preseason expectations (48:30) and what Michigan needs to win a national title (53:45).

Week 7 Instant Reaction (10/13) Oct 13, 2019

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Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap a top-five shakeup and more from the weekend in college football. First, how LSU-Florida provided enough evidence to think both teams are in the hunt for an SEC title (3:00) and what whether Georgia's offensive issues in the upset loss to South Carolina change their outlook for playoff contention (11:45). Then, thoughts on Oklahoma-Texas and Baylor still being undefeated (25:30), Penn State passing a test and Wisconsin looking dominant (34:45), Notre Dame's identity (45:50) and what aspect of Clemson's win was the most impressive as it cruised against Florida State (50:45).

Week 7 Locks (10/10) Oct 10, 2019

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Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson share their best bets for the weekend in college football. It's a loaded card with breakdowns and LOCKS included for Wake Forest-Louisville (8:00), Miami-Virginia (12:15), Oregon-Colorado (17:00), Michigan State-Wisconsin (20:45), Penn State-Iowa (26:00), Michigan-Illinois (31:30), Oklahoma-Texas (39:40), Iowa State-West Virginia (45:30), Memphis-Temple (50:00), Notre Dame-USC (55:15), LSU-Florida (1:07:10), Clemson-Florida State (1:19:15) and more.

Red River Preview with Ben Kercheval (10/09) Oct 09, 2019

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Ben Kercheval joins Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson to preview Oklahoma-Texas. First, updating USC's chances to knock off Notre Dame with Kedon Slovis cleared to return (1:00), what Auburn loses with Boobee Whitlow out for several weeks (5:45) and Dabo Swinney's ROY bus getting brought out of the shed (10:00). Then, Ben joins the show to discuss Texas state fair food options (19:00), Tom Herman's assessment of the Longhorns (25:45), how Jalen Hurts' size helps enhance the Sooners' ground game (30:15), whether Baylor is for real (39:00) and much more Big 12 talk.

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