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Heavy Hands Tonight Sep 29, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin react to Week 3 of the NFL season. SVP begins by sharing his thoughts on Case Keenum’s incredible performance in the Chicago Bears’ 27-7 Monday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles and the incredible post-game SportsCenter interview with Case and his daughter, Cadence.

The guys then get into the biggest storylines from Week 3, including the Las Vegas Raiders big win over the Saints to improve to 3-0, Brock Purdy’s continued excellence as the San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-0, the bogus roughing the passer call on Chop Robinson in the Miami Dolphins’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Commanders improbable win over the Seattle Seahawks, Drake Maye’s serious issues to start the year, the Atlanta Falcons’ dominant win over the Green Bay Packers, the Ravens-Cowboys and Rams-Broncos thrillers, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ potential and more.

Plus, how SVP got sandwiched as the Eagles came onto the field in Chicago and Stanford Steve previews College GameDay’s upcoming trip to Iowa City for Ohio State-Iowa. | SVPod

Approx. TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(2:10) Case Keenum story is incredible

(6:44) Bears-Eagles reaction

(12:42) New Orleans next week for MNF!

(18:00) Art of making the card

(20:21) Looking at the 3-0s

(21:28) How about the Raiders!

(22:34) 49ers are FOR REAL

(24:20) What’s happened to Marvin Harrison Jr?

(27:12) Vikings are 3-0 thanks to defense

(29:08) Ravens-Cowboys reaction

(33:36) Rams-Broncos reaction

(38:46) Commanders-Seahawks reaction

(41:09) Falcons-Packers reaction

(44:50) What has happened to Drake Maye?

(47:30) Jaguars are really good

(49:40) What was that Chop Robinson call?

(55:48) Compelling NFL stats

(56:50) CGD is headed for Iowa City!

(59:54) Ohio State-Iowa preview

(1:09:40) Exciting times for Chicago

(1:10:28) Afternoon musings

(1:13:00) MLB playoffs coming up

(1:16:36) SVP got sandwiched by Eagles players

(1:20:54) Thanks for watching

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Crops Sep 27, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin react to the LOADED college football Week 4 slate. The guys begin with Crops' MASSIVE win at Michigan that has clear College GameDay implications. How Iowa pulled off the walk-off win as Hank Brown tossed the game-winning score. Then onto Knoxville where Texas got it done in a place that is difficult to do so. SVP also adds his thoughts on Colin Simmons' controversial and penalized celebration. LSU and Georgia picked up blowout SEC wins but Oklahoma and Texas A&M... yikes. Florida delivered in The Swamp taking down fourth-ranked Ole Miss in a game that showed what the Jon Sumrall Gators are all about. And how about Wisconsin! The Badgers went into Happy Valley and pulled off the upset that the Badger program desperately needed. Oregon went on the road and defeated USC by two touchdowns in an emotional one that saw Dante Moore get knocked out of the game by Desman Stephens II, who celebrated after the fact. SVP and Steve share their thoughts on Stephens' antics...

Plus, Jake Dickert and Wake Forest proved Steve right with a big upset win at Louisville, Super Kamario Taylor kept his great season going as Mississippi State takes down Missouri, Alabama dominated South Carolina behind Keelon Russell, Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State breezed past Illinois, Boise State and Cincinnati got good wins, Oklahoma State flexed its muscle late at West Virginia en route to a big win and Notre Dame and Miami continued to roll.

Finally, SVP shares his thoughts on Maryland's 51-point loss to UCLA and Steve gave a full rundown of the Knoxville experience and how the College GameDay crew beautifully navigated and incredibly difficult day.

TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(3:12) Iowa-Michigan reaction

(9:44) Notre Dame & Miami keep rolling

(11:54) Texas-Tennessee reaction

(21:00) Ohio State-Illinois reaction

(25:38) Wake Forest-Louisville reaction

(27:22) Boise State-Western Michigan reaction

(29:08) Utah-Iowa State reaction

(29:44) Oklahoma State-West Virginia reaction

(33:22) Kansas State-Cincinnati reaction

(34:48) Georgia-Oklahoma reaction

(40:23) LSU-Texas A&M reaction

(41:40) Wisconsin-Penn State reaction

(47:28) Florida-Ole Miss reaction

(55:00) Oregon-USC reaction

(1:06:28) Alabama-South Carolina reaction

(1:10:00) Mississippi State-Missouri reaction

(1:13:05) Maryland-UCLA reaction

(1:19:16) Knoxville & College GameDay recap

(1:36:26) Thanks for watching

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Flane, Plight Sep 23, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve Coughlin discuss Week 2 of the NFL and look ahead to Week 4 in college football. There are 8 0-2s and 8 2-0s in the NFL. Who is legit? SVP is buying MOST of the 2-0s… but not all. Injuries headline the week as Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Jaxson Dart all went down, and SVP acknowledges how one play can unfortunately derail a team’s entire season. Plus, a word on the Steelers offense being in ROUGH shape, the Broncos bounce back, the Chargers’ DISASTROUS start and more. It’s a big weekend in college football and Steve is headed to Rocky Top to see who the real UT is between Tennessee and Texas. But USC-Oregon are poised for a thrilling showdown, Ole Miss and Florida battle in The Swamp and watch out Indiana as Northwestern is playing good ball. Additionally, taking a look at Iowa-Michigan, how Case Keenum has hung around, Steve’s one wish for NFL Week 3, how SVP simply guessed the pick-up time in LA and more. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:43) SVP’s beef with DMV roads

(3:38) SVP’s HS tours

(5:23) How many 2-0 teams are you buying?

(6:28) Reasons to buy the Bengals

(11:00) Other intriguing 2-0 teams

(14:10) What to make of LAC’s disastrous start

(18:53) Breaking down the 0-2 teams

(25:35) QB injuries headline Week 2

(30:18) Case Keenum is still doing it

(32:47) What makes Dart, Daniel injuries so deflating

(38:45) Steelers offense is ROUGH

(41:48) BAL loses another early home game

(46:18) CFB Week 4 look ahead

(1:05:03) Steve’s wish for NFL Week 3

(1:07:50) Afternoon musings

(1:12:47) Thanks for watching

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Ting was Tingin' Sep 20, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve react to all the biggest games from CFB Week 3, starting with Ole Miss' win over LSU. Steve gives a first-hand account of the scenes in the Vaught and the guys break down the game from every angle. What a win for Trinidad Chambliss and Pete Golding, and where do Lane Kiffin and the Tigers go from here? Plus, reaction to Kentucky's upset win over Texas A&M, Alabama's win over Florida State, Virginia Tech's win over Maryland, Florida's CONVINCING win over Auburn along with extended conversation on Jadan Baugh, Mississippi State's win in South Carolina and others. Additionally, the guys go into detail on quite possibly the WORST bad beat of all time as Vanderbilt beat NC State in the most unthinkable of ways in Nashville. Finally, a word on Miami, Texas Tech-Houston, USC struggling with Rutgers, Oregon letting out frustration, the Big 12 as a whole, Clemson coming back to beat North Carolina, Michigan's weird win over UTEP, Oklahoma struggling with New Mexico, Georgia dominating Arkansas, and Stanford Steve lets everyone in on what it was like having Morgan Freeman on the College GameDay set and how special Oxford was in the days leading up to the game. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(2:03) Ole Miss-LSU reaction

(20:11) Florida-Auburn reaction: Jadan Baugh!

(28:14) Mississippi State-South Carolina reaction

(33:28) Kentucky-Texas A&M reaction

(37:42) Virginia Tech-Maryland reaction

(40:26) Alabama-Florida State reaction

(45:43) Clemson-North Carolina reaction (Bad beat)

(48:31) Louisville-SMU reaction

(52:40) Georgia-Arkansas reaction

(57:17) Michigan-UTEP reaction

(1:00:46) Oregon won by 84

(1:01:06) USC barely gets by Rutgers

(1:04:31) Cincinnati fan cursing is hilarious

(1:06:29) Vanderbilt-NC State reaction: Worst bad beat EVER?!

(1:15:44) College GameDay recap

(1:22:33) For GameDay next week…

(1:24:10) Miami is a wagon

(1:24:25) Texas Tech-Houston rocked

(1:26:20) Big 12 discussion

(1:27:47) Wake fans… enjoy Jake Dickert

(1:30:31) Oxford recap

(1:34:38) Coming up

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Laissez-faire Sep 15, 2026

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap the Week 1 slate in the NFL. 49ers, Giants, Jags, Ravens, Chiefs, Bills and Bears impressed. Which games are the guys putting more stock in than others? Breaking down nearly every game with MNF under the microscope. Plus, the penthouse suite in Pooptown is being prepared for... And, get ready for this weekend in college football. It's gonna be a big one in Oxford and Winners need to BUCKLE UP.

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) NFL Week 1 reaction

(4:06) Jags looked great

(7:20) MNF recap: Chiefs crush Broncos

(21:29) Ravens handle Colts

(26:28) Big-time win for Josh Allen & the Bills

(31:20) Giants win a big one on SNF

(36:40) Looking ahead to LAR-NYG

(37:57) 49ers impress down under

(41:16) Chargers lay a Week 1 egg: cause for concern?

(44:43) Packers blow it against the Vikings

(47:35) About Jared Goff’s “forward pass”

(49:04) Quick hitters: Commanders & Falcons

(52:17) Jets dominate Titans… yikes

(55:23) Penthouse suite in Pooptown is being prepared

(57:24) CIN-TB recap

(58:25) Dalton Kincaid breakout?

(59:35) Final NFL thoughts

(1:00:01) LSU-Ole Miss on tap

(1:03:58) NFL Wk2 Game of the Week

(1:05:57) Winners need to BUCKLE UP

(1:07:30) Afternoon musings

(1:11:05) Thanks for watching

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Don't Give Your Crops Away Sep 13, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve Coughlin recap the Texas Longhorns miracle comeback over the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Oregon Ducks’ stunning defeat to Oklahoma State and more. Texas scored 21 4th quarter points en route to a program-defining comeback win. The guys break down the game from every angle, and Steve offers his takeaways from a first-person point of view as the Big Man was boots on the ground in DKR. Madness ensued earlier in the day, too, as Oklahoma State - who got wrecked by Tulsa in Week 1 - pulled off the unthinkable and knocked off Oregon, who has not looked good to start the season. What to make of Dan Lanning's group and QB Dante Moore, who struggled late against the Pokes. Michigan bounced back with a nice 17-10 win over Oklahoma in the Big House. The guys discuss what allowed the Wolverines to pickup the huge win and leave the Western Michigan fiasco a thing of the past. Additionally, Alabama blanked Kentucky 32-0 in the second half to easily get out of trouble in Lexington, Tennessee largely rolled to a stress-free road win over Georgia Tech, Mississippi State dominated Minnesota, Iowa won the CyHawk Game despite trailing early, Texas Tech held on in "mean" Corvallis, the ACC had a nice day, Steve's Big 12 prediction is looking better and better by the week, and the Dirty Terps kept vibes high in the Rent. All that and more on an action-packed LIVE CFB Week 2 recap episode on SVPod.

Approx. Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:47) Texas-Ohio State REACTION

(20:31) Michigan-Oklahoma recap

(29:40) Oklahoma State-Oregon recap

(41:33) Alabama-Kentucky recap

(46:02) BYU-Arizona recap

(48:15) Texas Tech-Oregon State recap

(50:46) Iowa-Iowa State recap

(53:45) Quick shoutouts: JMU, ND, Wake Forest, Duke

(56:50) Tennessee-Georgia Tech recap

(1:00:06) Boise State-Memphis recap

(1:01:35) Washington-Utah State recap

(1:02:37) Nebraska looks CAPABLE

(1:03:20) Maryland handled UConn

(1:04:58) Quick hitters: UCLA, LSU

(1:07:25) Austin recap

(1:16:50) Late night ball talk: Clemson & Utah + Winners

(1:19:29) Mississippi State crushes Minnesota

(1:21:46) Who should be No. 1?

(1:22:55) Winners coping

(1:24:58) Coming Up

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Bird Seed & Hammers Sep 08, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to share their thoughts from Sunday and Monday’s CFB games and discuss what interests them most heading into this NFL season. Ole Miss edged out Louisville in a Sunday night thriller in Nashville. Are both teams just really good? The guys give Trinidad Chambliss props for his late-game heroics but also acknowledge that the Rebels defense could be shaky. And how about Lincoln Kienholz?! The guys also break down SMU’s win over Florida State and how Mike Norvell’s days are likely numbered… The NFL Season is upon us. But why an Australia game?? SVP has some teams he’s high on, including Baltimore, Dallas and others, while Steve is juiced for an early season Pooptown showdown. Additionally, SVP lists the teams who are submitting early paperwork for Pooptown, Steve unleashes a hot take on the Bills, and the guys list their top 3 CFB teams after Week 1. Plus, SVP’s kids are back to school, so it’s time to look back on what Sam and Charlie wanted to be as 4-year-olds. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:53) Re-addressing the Michigan situation

(7:20) What to expect from Michigan this week

(12:00) Ohio State-Texas preview

(16:00) Ole Miss-Louisville recap

(23:05) SMU-Florida State recap

(25:50) Are Mike Norvell’s days numbered?

(27:55) How SMU has become an ACC force

(32:15) The kids are back to school (finally)

(39:34) NFL season is here: But why Australia?

(45:05) Can the Steelers be better?

(46:55) Can the Ravens bounce back?

(48:13) Can DAL & DET be good?

(50:50) Other compelling teams entering the season

(58:05) Early paperwork filed for Pooptown

(1:02:30) Big fantasy draft coming up

(1:06:00) Final NFL thoughts

(1:09:25) Top 3 CFB teams?

(1:12:03) Thanks for watching

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60:01 Sep 06, 2026

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SVP and Steve react to all the biggest games and storylines from CFB Week 1. Starting with none other than the bizarre ending to Michigan-Western Michigan. Did WMU get screwed? How did the refs decide there was a second left on the lock? SVP gives his unfiltered take about one of the more shocking turn of events in recent CFB memory. LSU throttled Clemson, but who did it say more about? Is LSU THIS legit? Steve then goes into depth on his time in Baton Rouge the last couple days, including lots and lots of oysters. Additionally, the guys break down Keelon Russell's debut, big days from Iowa, Penn State, Maryland, Indiana and Florida, along with spending plenty of time on Oregon's nail biter over Boise State.

TIMECODES:

(0:00) Intro

(3:38) Michigan-Western Michigan reaction

(18:37) Clemson-LSU reaction

(32:30) Baton Rouge recap

(37:20) Malachi Toney. Heisman?

(42:45) Rough weekend for ACC

(45:10) Pitt could be good

(45:50) Shoutout Tennessee

(47:30) Oregon-Boise State reaction

(56:40) Penn State looked great

(57:50) Crops rolled the boys from DeKalb

(59:10) Winners update

(59:55) Florida reaction

(1:02:10) Indiana-North Texas reaction

(1:07:05) Alabama-ECU reaction

(1:08:55) Auburn-Baylor good or close?

(1:11:00) Alabama-ECU reaction take 2

(1:15:10) Auburn-Baylor reaction

(1:17:50) Why Baton Rouge is special

(1:20:00) Steve’s new rule

(1:21:20) Clemson-LSU final thoughts

(1:25:50) Shoutout UCLA

(1:27:10) Maryland-Hampton recap

(1:28:20) Thanks for watching

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Wrap It Up Aug 31, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are joined by Bruce Feldman to discuss the biggest topics and answer the top burning questions heading into the college football season. The guys get Bruce’s thoughts on the Big Ten pecking order, his thoughts on Miami, the B1G team that could be flying under the radar and more. Plus, which first-year head coach is most likely to turn things around quickly? Is this Notre Dame’s year? How much pressure is on Steve Sarkisian and Dan Lanning? Plus why the Big 12 is still Texas Tech’s league to lose, G6 teams to keep an eye on, behind Feldman’s ‘Freak List’ and a full breakdown of the legal chaos that is consuming the sport. Scott and Steve also recap Week 0, the Daejon Love situation, Scottie Scheffler’s Cup win and discuss what’s coming up. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(2:35) The conversation dominating CFB

(6:10) Week 0 Recap

(19:35) Bruce Feldman joins SVPod!

(20:45) What to make of the legal chaos in CFB

(25:25) Bruce’s three teams he loves

(27:20) The expectation for USC

(30:28) How to evaluate Oregon and Texas

(34:38) Thoughts on Miami

(36:51) Behind Bruce’s ‘Freak List’

(39:34) The Great Clemson Lie of 2026

(40:28) Is Curt Cignetti clearly the best coach in CFB?

(47:08) Most likely to be the best QB in the B1G

(48:48) Coaches that could follow the Cignetti script

(52:20) Why Penn State could make the leap

(58:33) Is the Big 12 Texas Tech vs. everybody?

(1:03:18) What to like about BYU

(1:04:39) G6 teams to keep an eye on

(1:08:28) Final thoughts with Feldman

(1:09:23) Steve’s influence on Bruce’s kids

(1:13:19) Thanks to Bruce

(1:14:20) Hat tip to Scottie Scheffler

(1:17:40) SVP is the last voice of the Pro Bowl

(1:18:30) Why don’t the Nats acknowledge the Expos?

(1:19:30) It’s a double draft night

(1:21:54) The Daejon Love story is maddening

(1:23:07) Afternoon musings

(1:31:07) Thanks for watching

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Fakakta Aug 17, 2026

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SVP and Stanford Steve are here to give their thoughts on various CFB storylines - including the recent AP Top 25 Preseason Poll release - ahead of the season and break down some NFL preseason games. Steve thinks Indiana is too low and the Hoosiers can do it again, and there also might be some former champs who could make noise in 2026 as well in the Big Ten. Week 1 isn’t great but Week 2 is loaded, and the guys give the games they’re looking forward to most just a couple weeks out. Optimism is easy to come by this time of year… is that what makes August great? SVP brings up the compelling case of why August might be one of the better months of the year. Plus, the Orioles are in the mix, Ty Simpson looked good in his debut, Cashmere Keith displayed phenomenal composure and SVP shares more insight into his progress on CFB 27. Finally, the difficulty approaching Arizona State sorority girls, various stories on why SVP was NOT a model student, a jellyfish update, thoughts on the Jayden Daniels situation, Super Bowl predictions, and Rest In Peace Skip Bertman. | SVPod

Approx. Time Codes

(0:00) Intro

(0:45) SVP’s concern

(3:50) Football season is loading

(10:18) CFB Week 1 isn’t as good this year

(14:33) What the Big Ten has become

(19:03) AP Poll evaluation

(25:05) A look at Miami and FSU

(29:03) Can someone repeat the Cignetti script?

(30:33) Michigan’s outlook

(34:23) Early CFB season look ahead

(35:28) Is August sneaky great?

(41:18) CFB 27 update

(46:35) SVP was NOT a model student

(52:03) Good luck, ASU men

(53:30) Jellyfish update

(59:16) Programming note

(59:38) THANK YOU

(1:01:08) Cashmere Keith’s composure was admirable

(1:05:48) Orioles are in the mix!

(1:08:23) RIP Skip Bertman

(1:13:23) Thoughts on the Jayden Daniels situation

(1:17:41) Ty Simpson looked good

(1:19:53) SB LXI predictions

(1:21:53) Week 0 lines

(1:23:43) Thanks for watching

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