OutKick Hot Mic

Latest Episodes:

Jeannine Edwards, 22-Year ESPN Reporter | Jan 20, 2026

Show notes

Chad welcomes Jeannine Edwards to the show for a wide-ranging conversation covering the College Football Playoff, the NFL Playoffs, and the latest on NFL coaching searches. Janine also shares some inside info on the UFL, as she’ll be working with the league this season. Plus, she explains why she missed Bears vs. Rams—she was busy seeing Nate Bargatze live.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside the Titans’ Internal Battle Over a Coaching Hire | Jan 20, 2026

Show notes

Chad breaks down the growing internal conflict inside the Titans organization over the potential hiring of Robert Saleh. From philosophical differences to power dynamics behind the scenes, Chad explains why this decision isn’t as straightforward as it seems and what it says about the direction — and dysfunction — of the franchise moving forward.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Luginbill, CFB analyst | Jan 19, 2026

Show notes

Tom joins the show to discuss Portal rankings, teams that had the best fits and a what to look for in tonights CFB Championship game.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trey Wallace, OutKick Senior College Reporter | Jan 19, 2026

Show notes

Chad and Trey preview the CFP Championship game and discuss why the

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Heartbreak In Buffalo | Jan 19, 2026

Show notes

Chad takes on the internet’s allergy to nuance and explains why sports debates always get flattened into extremes. Using Josh Allen’s playoff loss as the perfect case study, Chad lays out two truths that can exist at the same time: you can’t turn the ball over four times — including one of the most mind-boggling mistakes in recent playoff history — and expect to win… and Josh Allen deserved better. That controversial non-catch? It was a catch, it’s always been a catch, and everyone knows it. A sharp breakdown of accountability, context, and why reality is rarely just one thing or the other.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Landman Past Its Peak? | Jan 17, 2026

Show notes

Chad puts Landman Season 1 and Season 2 side by side… and the results aren’t great. From sharp storytelling to full-on nonsense, he breaks down how quickly things can go off the rails.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby Bowden Wasn’t Playing No Games | Jan 16, 2026

Show notes

Chad breaks down Bobby Bowden's 1977 letter to his team.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ranking The Power 4 Football Conferences with Jake Crain | Jan 16, 2026

Show notes

Chad welcomes Jake Crain to the show for a look at the CFB power rankings, the Nielsen CFB market rankings and recruiting rankings over the years between Miami and IU.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stillman and Co. Host, Jared Stillman | Jan 15, 2026

Show notes

Chad and Jard dive into Tennessee Titans football, breaking down what makes the job attractive for a future head coach. From Cam Ward as a potential selling point, to the impact of a new stadium, the role of the GM, and how perception matters when selling the job to top coaching candidates.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notre Dame Quitting Is Not A Grey Area | Jan 15, 2026

Show notes

Chad sounds off on Notre Dame quitting and Marcus Freeman calling his captains heroic for the decision. In a sport full of gray areas, this one isn’t complicated. Quitting is wrong. It’s poor leadership, a bad message, and a reminder that not every traditional value in sports deserves to be dismissed.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices