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Predicting Ole Miss Penalties with Dennis Dodd, Thursday Night Picks Aug 30, 2017

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The Doddfather makes his return to the show to preview a big first week in college football, including his expectations heading into his trip to Atlanta to see Alabama and Florida State (21:30), why chalk wins championships in college football (28:00), what kind of penalties Ole Miss could face from the NCAA (34:00) and his bold predictions for the 2017 season (51:00). Plus, Chip and Barton open the show with previews and against-the-spread picks for the biggest Thursday and Friday night games (2:30).

Stanford, USF takeaways, Final Playoff and Heisman Trophy picks Aug 28, 2017

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Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson recap what we learned from Week Zero action in performances from Stanford (4:00), USF (12:00) and others. This is also the last chance to get in expert picks for the 2017 season, so Barton and Chip talk playoff picks (24:00), playoff sleepers (30:00), and championship picks (36:00). Plus, why LSU is overrated (44:30), USC is getting too much credit (49:30) and our Heisman Trophy picks (52:00).

247Sports Game Breakdown: Alabama vs. Florida State Aug 25, 2017

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Games have arrived! Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons dive into some expectations for the first games of the season (5:30) before going in-depth on previewing the greatest opener of all time: Alabama and Florida State in Atlanta. First, 247Sports' Brendan Sonnone discusses the Seminoles' offensive line (12:00), potential breakout players (19:00) and the expectations for star safety Derwin James (25:00). Then, Travis Reier of BamaOnline discusses one of the most talented Alabama offenses we've seen under Nick Saban (36:00), Jalen Hurts' development under a new offensive coordinator (44:00) and some bold predictions for the game (53:00).

247Sports Game Breakdown: Michigan vs. Florida Aug 23, 2017

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Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons are joined by Steve Lorenz of Wolverine247 and Thomas Goldkamp of GatorBait to preview the Michigan-Florida opener in the Cowboys Kickoff Classic. Michigan is up first, with a focus on the positions of concern (13:00), the young stars that will surprise outsiders in 2017 (25:00) and expectations for 2017 (30:00). Then Goldkamp talks the Gators, from the surprising quarterback battle (39:00), the loss of Antonio Callaway (45:00), the youth movement (48:00) and game predictions for the opener.

Mock trades for Alabama, FSU, LSU, Clemson, OSU; AP Poll reactions Aug 22, 2017

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Camp is winding down, and starting quarterbacks have been named at Clemson (8:00) and Utah (13:00), but Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson want to take some time from depth chart battles to shake up some depth charts and ask "What if there were trades in college football?" Potential trades involving Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU and more are proposed and graded (21:00) in this exercise which considers depth and impact on the 2017 season. Plus, reactions to the release of the preseason AP Top 25 (49:15).

Talking Texas with Jeff Howe, All-America team debates Aug 17, 2017

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Jeff Howe of Horns247 joins Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons to talk all things Texas football, from those fancy new lockers (7:30), fan expectations (11:00), depth issues and the quarterback battle (17:00) and under the radar players to watch (27:30). Plus, Chip and Barton break down some of the debates around the CBS Sports All-America team (37:00) and the pros/cons of the new early signing period in recruiting (48:00).

Attrition Edition: Suspensions at Florida, injuries at Wisconsin, Texas Aug 16, 2017

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The loss of Antonio Callaway and more than a handful of Florida players for the Michigan game leads a breakdown of the latest injuries (3:20), suspensions and transfers that change the outlook of the first week of the season (5:25). Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons talk Florida, Wisconsin (19:41), South Carolina, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Texas (33:12) and more during this review of the latest depth chart shake-up

QB Battles, Title Favorites vs. The Field Aug 15, 2017

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The first weekend of scrimmages has provided plenty of information to digest as we inch closer to the launch of the 2017 season. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons check in on the biggest quarterback battles and discuss national title odds for Alabama and Ohio State against the field.

Dark horse talk with Tom Fornelli, imagining Coach Johnny Manziel Aug 10, 2017

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It seems that a consensus has been established for the top dozen teams in the country, but every year there is a team that emerges from further down the preseason polls to make noise in November. Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons to chat dark horses in 2017, including Northwestern (14:00), Texas (21:00), Tennessee (26:45), Oregon (41:30), NC State (47:45) and many more. Plus, Barton and Chip pick potential landing spots for Johnny Manziel the college football coach (54:15).

Appreciating Josh Rosen's honesty, Shea Dixon checks in from LSU Aug 09, 2017

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Josh Rosen spoke some truth and people got mad. Chip Patterson and Barton Simmons bring some context to Rosen's comments on the balance of football and academics (9:30) and some recent griping from former Alabama quarterbacks about the way Nick Saban handled the competition in 2016 (23:30). Shea Dixon, of 247Sports, checks in from LSU's fall camp with a look at the Tigers (29:30) and the impact of Jordan Brand is discussed in the Question of the Day (1:04:00).

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