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Last call for Expert Picks! Playoff, Heisman, Bold Predictions (8/27) Aug 28, 2018

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With game week finally here Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson put a final stamp on their picks and predictions for the 2018 season. First, why Kelly Bryant won the job at Clemson (8:00), JT Daniels' ceiling as the USC starter (15:45), Deondre Francois and the growing optimism at Florida State (19:00) and why Scott Frost is going with freshman Adrian Martinez as his starter at Nebraska (26:30). Then, it's on to division/conference winners (35:15), playoff and Heisman picks (50:00).

Urban Meyer suspended, Around The World w/ 247Sports (8/23) Aug 23, 2018

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson open the show with reaction to the three-game suspension for Ohio State coach Urban Meyer (2:30), including the impact on his legacy (9:45), whether or not the school investigation's findings warranted a dismissal (16:45) and the impact both on the recruiting trail and on the field in 2018 for the Buckeyes (22:00). Then, Around The World in 30 minutes with check-ins and burning questions answered by 247Sports' experts on the ground: Shea Dixon on LSU (30:20), Jeff Howe on Texas (37:15), Steve Lorenz on Michigan (44:00), Rusty Mansell on Georgia (51:30) and Ryan Abraham on USC (58:15).

The Coaches Episode (8/22) Aug 22, 2018

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An entire episode dedicated to the sideline. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson are joined by The Athletic's Bruce Feldman for a deep dive into the coaching landscape. Discussion topics include James Franklin at Penn State (5:00), the ceiling for Joe Moorhead and Mississippi State (12:30), why Tennessee OC Tyson Helton was one of the most intriguing coordinator hires last season (18:00) and the top Group of Five coaches in line for a Power Five job (26:00). Plus, how coaches have reacted to recent scandals (28:00), college football's top position coaches (33:00) and the jobs to watch that might be open by the end of 2018 (38:00).

Top 10 team that could end up unranked, Michigan names its QB (8/20) Aug 20, 2018

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reactions to the AP poll's release on Monday, including what top teams could be unranked at the end of the season (3:00) then Camp Buzz travels to Iowa and Alabama to highlight some breakout performers for 2018 (19:00). Plus, the injuries that are leading to depth concerns for the Tide (27:00), one player who could be the key to Wisconsin's passing game (35:30), Michigan and Texas name starting quarterbacks (39:00) and reaction to the quotes from the most recent edition of the Candid Coaches series (47:30).

The Trenches Episode (8/16) Aug 16, 2018

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A whole episode dedicated to the offensive and defensive line. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson start the show with some news -- a thinning quarterback room at LSU (5:00), TCU losing a key starter to injury (9:00) -- and a trenches edition of Camp Buzz that focuses in on Texas A&M, Michigan and Louisville (11:30). Then ESPN's Cole Cubelic joins the show (24:00) for an expansive preview of the upcoming season along the offensive and defensive lines. Cole breaks down how changing offensive styles has made evaluation difficult for offensive lineman (30:00), the top offensive linemen in college football (34:00), how the OL will determine whether Auburn and Michigan will reach their goals in 2018 (41:30), the top defensive lines in college football (49:30) and much, much more.

How to fix a game, future of gambling and college football (8/15) Aug 15, 2018

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Today's camp Camp Buzz focused on an 5-star ready to contribute at Penn State (2:30), the freshmen wide receivers pushing for reps at LSU (8:00) and the skill position depth at Nebraska (11:00). Then, Dennis Dodd joins the show, explaining what he learned from his research with ex-mob and athletic directors alike to determine the impact of legalized gambling on college football (16:00), the changing dynamic between coaches and players (30:00) and some discussion regarding the expectations for Houston defensive star and CBS Sports Preseason Player of the Year Ed Oliver (38:00).

Camp Buzz, DJ Durkin on leave, impact SEC transfers (8/13) Aug 13, 2018

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Camp Buzz is back! This edition focuses on the latest from camp on JT Daniels at USC (7:00), the impact of Mario Cristobal at Oregon (14:00) and a really impressive roster at Miami (19:00). Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson also tackle some of the tough questions around Maryland's investigation(s) into D.J. Durkin and his staff (25:30), and catch up on the latest with a few high profile SEC transfers (45:30).

The Quarterback Episode (8/8) Aug 08, 2018

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It's the quarterback episode! Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson kick off the episode discussing the quarterback position in college football for 2018, including our picks for most likely to win the Heisman (3:40), the top NFL Draft prospect (11:00) and the players who will make their name known in 2018 (20:00). Then Elite 11 general manager Brian Stumpf joins the show to share his experience working with several of the game's top quarterbacks (29:45), offering notes and insight on Trevor Lawrence at Clemson (33:45), Tua Tagovailoa and Alabama (37:00), the battle at Michigan between Shea Patterson and Brandon Peters (42:00), what we can expect from the quarterback position at Texas (59:30) and much more.

Urban Meyer's future, Jalen Hurts talks QB race at Alabama (8/6) Aug 06, 2018

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson reset the latest from Ohio State, where Urban Meyer is on leave amid an ongoing investigation into his, and the school's handling of allegations of domestic violence involving recently dismissed assistant Zach Smith. They discuss whether they think Meyer will coach for the Buckeyes in 2018 and what the scandal does to his legacy (3:00). Plus, explaining Jalen Hurts' comments on transfer rumors (35:00) and teams drawing some of the most debate among rankings and prognosticators in the preseason (47:30).

Win Totals Locks: Barton, Tom and Chip kick off 2018 competition Aug 02, 2018

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The much-anticipated win totals edition of the Locks has arrived. After convening in person, Barton Simmons, Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson have set the year-long competition in motion with over-under win total picks for Purdue (3:15), Louisville (6:00), Boston College (9:00), Arizona (14:30), Arizona State (18:50), Pitt (22:15), Duke (26:30), Virginia tech (26:15), NC State (33:00), Washington State (35:45), Stanford (39:30), Tulane (42:30), TCU (44:45), Ole Miss (49:45), South Carolina (52:15), Penn State (57:45) and Wyoming (1:02:45).

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