CBS Sports College Football Podcast
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04/23/13: Conference realignment, new Big Ten divisions,...
The ACC's Grant of Rights announcement did not stop conference realignment, but Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson agree that it "put a boot on the front left tire." Tom and Chip open this post-spring edition of the Eye On College Football Podcast discussing the news of the day, before putting a wrap on the spring practice season and prepping for summer. Tune in to hear the guys discuss the new Big Ten divisions, the latest spring uniform fashions, the expanded Mountain West and much more.
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04/16/13: Wrapping up Florida State's spring with Coley...
Coley Harvey, Florida State writer for the Orlando Sentinel, re-joins Chip Patterson on the Eye On College Football Podcast to put a wrap on the Seminoles' spring practice. After winning their first BCS bowl game since the 1999 season and first ACC title since 2005, Coley describes the new attitude in Tallahassee -- and how six new assistant coaches have helped kick off a new era of FSU football. Coley also gives his take on the quarterback competition between Clint Trickett and redshirt...
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04/04/13: EJ Manuel, a college take on the 2013 NFL Draft
The Eye On College Football Podcast weighs in on the 2013 NFL Draft. Former Florida State quarterback EJ Manuel kicks off the show, explaining to listeners what it is like to go through the combine process. Manuel also weighs in on the current Florida State quarterback competition and gives us a preview of the newest NCAA Football game from EA Sports. Then Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson run through the 2013 NFL Draft class position-by-position, picking out our favorite prospects based on...
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03/25/13: Denard Robinson on NFL Draft, March Madness,...
Denard Robinson joins Chip Patterson for a special March Madness edition of the Eye On College Football Podcast. The former Michigan quarterback talks preparation for the 2013 NFL Draft; a task that gets squeezed in between finishing classes and following the Wolverines' basketball team in the NCAA Tournament. Robinson also discusses what it means to be a cover athlete for NCAA Football 14, and the best piece of advice he ever received from Michigan coach Brady Hoke.
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03/13/13: Behind the scenes of spring practice
Michael Felder, former BCS player and Bleacher Report analyst, joins Chip Patterson to break down the intricacies of spring practice. The guys discuss what goes on behind the scenes, which aspects matter most, and how coaching changes affect the development of a team.
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02/15/13: Chris Huston on future Heisman prospects in...
Chris Huston, the Heisman Pundit, joins Chip Patterson to explain his yearly exercise of predicting future Heisman Trophy candidates after National Signing Day. Chris has selected a few prospects from the Class of 2013 that meet the qualifications of a Heisman Trophy winner in the current landscape. Chris explains that picking the candidates requires the right combination of talent, school, and system -- arguably the most important aspect in today's game -- to assemble a Heisman resume.
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02/11/13: Recruiting Rewind: Prospects we can't wait to...
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson on the Eye On College Football Podcast to wrap the 2013 recruiting class and identify the players to watch moving forward. Tom and Chip begin by putting the National Signing Day craze in perspective, then each share their "Power 5 Prospects" for the 2013 class. Some players make it for their unique abilities, others for their unique names. Either way, the guys cannot wait to see them on Saturdays.
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02/04/13: 247Sports' JC Shurburtt on National Signing Day
JC Shurburtt, the National Recruiting Director for 247Sports, joins Chip Patterson to preview national signing day on the latest episode of the Eye On College Football Podcast. The show opens with JC's breakdown of the top uncommitted players, including Reuben Foster, Robert Nkemdiche and many more. After getting some hunches on where those guys might end up, Chip and JC discuss Hugh Freeze's potentially historic class at Ole Miss, Jim Mora changing the culture around Los Angeles, and how...
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01/31/13: Jeremy Fowler on the Big 12, conference...
CBSSports.com College Football Insider Jeremy Fowler joins Chip Patterson on the Eye On College Football podcast to report back from the Big 12 conference meetings. Jeremy details the topics discussed in the closed-door meetings, including a possible alliance with the ACC as well as potential expansion targets. The conferences are quiet for now, but tune in to hear what move could shift the landscape yet again in the near future.
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01/28/13: MAC Review: A new brand of MACtion in 2012
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson on the Eye On College Football Podcast to review a memorable 2012 season of MAC football. The conference sent seven teams to bowl games, including Northern Illinois making the league's first BCS bowl appearance. Tom and Chip highlights some of the best and worst of 2012: a banner year for MACtion.
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01/24/13: ACC Review: What Went Right, What Went Wrong
ACCSports.com's Jim Young joins Chip Patterson to close the final chapter of the 2012 season in the ACC for the Eye On College Football Podcast. Jim joined the show in August to preview the league, so the guys open with a review of their preseason expectations before picking out highlights and lowlights for all 12 teams in the league. New head coaches, as well as notable assistant hires, get attention as the ACC looks ahead to a new 14-team era in 2013.
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01/23/13: Pac-12 Review: What Went Right, What Went Wrong
Chris Huston joins Chip Patterson to put a final wrap on the 2012 season for the Eye On College Football Podcast. The What Went Right, What Went Wrong series runs through every team in the league to pick out the highlights, lowlights, and takeaways looking ahead to 2013. Chris and Chip begin by crediting the coaching for the Pac-12's upward trajectory, and wrap with the Power 5 teams to watch heading into next season.
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01/22/13: Listener Mailbag: Future of stadium design,...
Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson let the fans pick the topics in a Listener Mailbag edition of the Eye On College Football Podcast. The topics covered include Ohio State's 2013 schedule, the future of Cincinnati's program under Tommy Tuberville, and the future of college football stadium design. Tom and Chip give a thumbs up to Kliff Kingsbury's hires at Texas Tech and weigh in on North Carolina running back Gio Bernard as an NFL prospect.
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01/21/13: Big 12 Review: What Went Right, What Went Wrong
Matt Hinton joins Chip Patterson to review 2012 in the Big 12, breaking down the best and worst for each team from Kansas State to Kansas. The "What Went Right, What Went Wrong" series veers slightly from the format as Matt and Chip discuss the crowded and competitive Big 12 standings. Below the champions, there is very little that separates Texas and Oklahoma State from Baylor, Texas Tech, TCU, and West Virginia. Tune in as Matt gives the highlights lowlights for all teams, as well as his...
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01/18/13: Big Ten Review: What Went Right, What Went...
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson to review 2012 in the Big Ten, giving all the Legends and Leaders a final assessment in the "What Went Right, What Went Wrong" series. Hear Tom explain how Northwestern's 10-win season is no fluke as long as Pat Fitzgerald is the coach, as well as a possible explanation for Wisconsin's inconsistent offense. All 12 teams get attention for the good and bad, and the guys wrap with the Power 5 teams heading into 2013.
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01/16/13: SEC Review: What Went Right, What Went Wrong
Jerry Hinnen joins Chip Patterson to review 2012 in the SEC, highlighting both the good and the bad for all 14 teams in the conference. The What Went Right, What Went Wrong series kicks off with the SEC, as Jerry picks out one key to each team's success (like Todd Gurley's immediate impact at Georgia) as well as their shortcomings. Jerry says even two-time BCS champion Alabama had something that didn't go according to plan.
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01/14/13: Doddcast: 2013 Offseason Primer
Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson on the Eye On College Football Podcast to prepare fans for the offseason ahead. One week separated from Alabama's 42-14 BCS title win over Notre Dame, Dennis and Chip wonder the SEC's seven-year run of BCS titles means as much as the Tide's current dominance under Nick Saban. Dennis also identifies Louisville as one of his teams trending up at the end of 2012, and LSU as a team trending down -- particularly after a mass exodus of players on defense. Stick...
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01/07/13: BCS Title Game Prop Bets to Watch
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson for one last Eye On College Football Podcast preview of the BCS National Championship. Alabama and Notre Dame have been analyzed from every angle, so Tom and Chip deliver a podcast for the wagering viewer. Chip runs down some of Bovada's most interesting prop bets for the BCS title game, looking at the factors in play and allowing Tom to make his expert pick. Stick around for game predictions from each of the guys in advance of Monday night's big game.
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12/29/12: New Years Bowls Against The Spread
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson for a special New Years' edition of the Eye On College Football Podcast, breaking down all of the New Years Eve and New Years Day bowl games both straight up and against the spread. Since you are already planning on ringing in 2013 with bowl games, why not liven your social plans with more than just wins and losses? Tom and Chip run down all the CBSSports.com Expert Picks, giving some background on each game and explaining their own selections.
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12/27/12: Christmas Eve surprises, must-see picks before...
Tom Fornelli and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson for another edition of the Eye On College Football Podcast, debating the biggest surprises and must-see games leading up to New Years Eve and New Years Day. With 11 games in three days, this is the most intense stretch of the bowl season. Which games are "must-see" and which against-the-spread picks are the guys most/least confident in? Tune in to find out and check back for the New Years Picks podcast on Friday.
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12/20/12: Weekend Bowl Picks and Odd Bowl Props
Tom Fornelli and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson for another Weekend Picks Panel edition of the Eye On College Football Podcast. The gang breaks down every bowl game between the Poinsettia (Dec. 20) and Little Caesars (Dec. 26) both straight up and against the spread. In addition to the game picks, Chip offers up some odd props for each game. From the rushing yards advantage between Boise State running back D.J. Harper and Washington running back Bishop Sanke to number of "home field...
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12/18/12: Favorite coaching hires, kicking off bowl...
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson to review the opening weekend of the bowl season and wrap up in the coaching silly season on another edition of the CBSSports.com College Football Podcast. The guys break down their favorite moments of the first two bowl games, from the on-field action -- like Matt Scott's two touchdowns in the final 46 seconds to win -- to the off-field fisticuffs and even their favorite bowl sponsor TV ads. Tom also names his two favorite hires from the recent weeks of...
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12/4/12: Heismancast -- Heisman Week Has Arrived
Chris Huston, the Heisman Pundit, joins Chip Patterson for a Heisman Week edition of the podcast. The ballots have been tabulated, and three finalists were named Monday for Saturday night's trophy presentation. We know Collin Klein, Johnny Manziel, and Manti Te'o were the leading vote-getters, but who fell just below the cut line on getting a ticket to New York? Chris and Chip attempt to put the race in perspective, looking back to the preseason outlook and tracing the twists and turns that...
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12/3/12: Championship Week Rewind -- Don't blame...
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson for one last regular season rewind podcast. With the entire bowl schedule finally set in stone, the time for speculation is over. The guys begin by addressing the drama surrounding Northern Illinois' Orange Bowl bid, which bumped Oklahoma, among others, from a BCS at-large. Tom and Chip were at the Big Ten and ACC title games on Saturday, and give their takes on Wisconsin, Florida State, and all of the newest conference champions crowned over the weekend....
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11/27/12: Heismancast -- Why Johnny Manziel will win the...
Chris Huston, the Heisman Pundit, joins Chip Patterson for another edition of the Heismancast. With the ballots due in a few short days, Chris is ready to declare Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel as the likely Heisman Trophy winner. Chris and Chip explore why "Johnny Football" was able to become the first freshman to win the award, and how the rapidly changing landscape in college football has shaken some of the archaic views regarding award recipients. Tune in to hear the best guess on...
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11/26/12: Week 13 Rewind -- Coaching Carousel Hysteria...
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson to reflect on the weekend in college football, as fans' attention is split between on-field success and off-field drama related to coaching changes. After five FBS coaches officially lost their job on Sunday -- with even more expected in the coming days, the silly season is in full swing. Exhausted by the never-ending rumor mill, Tom and Chip try to keep their attention on the football during an exciting rivalry week. But as is the case with fans everywhere...
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11/21/12: Weekend Picks Panel -- Week 13 Expert Picks...
Tom Fornelli and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson for another edition of the Weekend Picks Panel, debating the Top 25 action from the oddsmaker's angle. The guys open with another "Five for Fighting" segment, debating five of the most difficult spreads of the week. Jerry turned the tables in Week 12, winning four the five picks from Five For Fighting and cutting into Tom's lead heading into Rivalry Week. From the Egg Bowl to Bedlam and back, tune in to hear the guys break down some of the...
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11/19/12: Week 12 Rewind -- Embrace the BCS chaos
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson to break down the reshuffled BCS standings, including undefeated Notre Dame at No. 1, in the Week 12 Rewind Podcast. We figured BCS chaos was probable with three teams undefeated, but no one could have guessed that both Oregon and Kansas State would lose just one week after moving up in the polls. We break down how Stanford and Baylor pulled the upsets, as well as what this means for Ohio State - who could also finish the season undefeated. Conference...
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11/16/12: Doddcast - More details (and some predictions)...
Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson for another edition of the Doddcast, breaking down some of the latest developments in the future college football playoff. Dennis was on the scene in Denver, where the Presidential Oversight Committee approved a six bowl rotation for the national semifinals - with a spot in one of the access bowls reserved for the highest ranked team from the Big East, MAC, Conference USA, Mountain West, and Sun Belt. Dennis and Chip break down how the new 6-bowl system will...
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11/15/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 12 Expert Picks...
Tom Fornelli and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson for another edition of the Weekend Picks Panel, debating the Top 25 action from the oddsmaker's angle. Jerry tries to rally back from an 0-5 showing in last week's "Five For Fighting" debate segment, as he and Tom each give their side of a new five game slate. Stick around for explanations on picks from the rest of the Top 25 action, including Oregon's three touchdown spread against Stanford.
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11/13/12: Heismancast - The importance of peaking at the...
CBSSports.com Heisman Pundit Chris Huston joins Chip Patterson for another Heismancast edition of the College Football Podcast. All season Chris has explained the importance of playing well on the big stage, and Johnny Manziel has secured his status as a potential Heisman finalist with his performance in Texas A&M's upset of Alabama. A freshman has never won the Heisman, so what would Manziel need to make history? The guys also break down the big opportunities ahead for Kenjon Barner and...
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11/12/12: Week 11 Rewind - Johnny Football...
Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap Texas A&M's upset of Alabama, a heated title race in the Pac-12, and the best of another fantastic week in college football. The Aggies' win in Tuscaloosa will likely go down as one of the biggest in program history, but the effects of the outcome on this season have rippled far beyond College Station. Tom and Chip discuss the shifts in the BCS title race, and why you can never count out the SEC. In addition to covering the road ahead for Kansas State,...
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11/08/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 11 Against The...
Tom Fornelli and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson to tackle the oddsmaker's angle for Week 11 in the Weekend Picks Panel. The group defends and explains some of the CBSSports.com Expert Picks, both straight up and against the spread. First Tom and Jerry debate five of the biggest games where they differ in opinion, including Kansas State's trip to face TCU - as just a half-point favorite - and Mississippi State entering Death Valley as a 13.5-point underdog to LSU. Afterwards you can find a...
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11/07/12: Doddcast - Making the case for Oregon as No. 2...
Senior College Football Columnist Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson for another edition of the Doddcast, this week tackling Oregon's prospects to finish No. 2 in the nation. Dennis checks in from Eugene, and explains how the Ducks have everything set up to outscore their way to the BCS title game. Dennis and Chip also discuss dangerous games for Alabama and Kansas State in Week 11, as the Tide hope to avoid human nature and TCU coach Gary Patterson prepares to take on his alma mater. Stick...
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11/06/12: Making the Case for Kansas State as No. 2
CBSSports.com College Football Insider Jeremy Fowler joins Chip Patterson to discuss Kansas State's argument as the No. 2 team in the country, and break down some of the biggest stories as we come down the stretch of the regular season. Jeremy was on the scene in Manhattan for the Wildcats' 44-30 win over Oklahoma State, and he shares some of his thoughts on how Bill Snyder's team continues to win and if Collin Klein will be cleared to play against TCU on Saturday. Jeremy and Chip also...
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11/05/12: Week 10 Rewind - LSU's best game of the season...
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson to recap a dramatic Week 10 in college football. All of the top four teams were tested on Saturday. Some more than others, but Alabama, Oregon, Kansas State, and Notre Dame all survived another week undefeated. Tom and Chip also ask, "What about Louisville?" with the Cardinals improving to 9-0 over the weekend. The Big East frontrunners could also finish the regular season undefeated, yet face a steep climb into a BCS title game spot. All of the weekend's...
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11/02/12: The Odds of Going Undefeated with...
Paul Bessire, founder and GM of PredictionMachine.com, joins Chip Patterson once again to talk some hard numbers and share the probabilities of Alabama, Kansas State, Notre Dame, and Oregon all going undefeated. As you will find out in the podcast, the BCS chaos that could be created by all four teams finishing the season without a loss is less likely than you may imagine - or hope. Paul has been calculating the odds for each team with the Predictalator, which simulates every event 50,000...
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11/01/12: Weekend Picks Panel, Week 10: Alabama - LSU,...
Jerry Hinnen and Tom Fornelli join Chip Patterson once again to discuss and debate their CBSSports.com Expert Picks for Week 10. The weekend is headlined by Alabama's national title rematch at LSU and Oregon's trip to USC, but there is a full slate of Top 25 action with plenty of enticing spreads from the oddsmakers. The group break down every Top 25 game both straight up and against the spread, as well as discussing the conference title implications in several of the biggest matchups of the...
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10/30/12: Heismancast - Collin Klein's lead, AJ...
CBSSports.com HeismanPundit Chris Huston joins Chip Patterson for another edition of the Heismancast. The recent straw polls show Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein with a firm grasp on the No. 1 spot, so who could challenge him down the stretch. Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has the efficiency numbers and the stage, but Chris explains what kind of season totals might improve his chances when the voting closes Dec. 3. The guys also discuss the Heisman voting process, and why even though...
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10/29/12: Week 9 Rewind - Notre Dame's statement,...
Tom Fornelli and Chip Patterson recap an upset-friendly Week 9 that featured the first loss for five previously undefeated teams. Florida's loss to Georgia revamped the SEC title race, and opened up the title picture for Notre Dame and Kansas State. Tom explains how Notre Dame evolved from winning ugly games to contending for the BCS title, and how they stack up against the rest of the top four. Stick around to the end for the Week 9 Honor Roll, which is highlighted by Clemson wide receiver...
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10/25/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 9 Against The Spread
Jerry Hinnen and Tom Fornelli join Chip Patterson to break down and defend their CBSSports.com Expert Picks for every Top 25 game both straight up and against the spread. The group dove deep in to the history of Florida and Georgia to try and decide if the Bulldogs can pull the upset in Jacksonville, or even simply cover the spread. Oklahoma has a large spread to cover against the tough Notre Dame defense, Pac-12 contenders USC and Oregon State hit the road as favorites in conference play,...
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10/24/12: Doddcast - BCS Chaos Scenarios
Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson for a chaos-friendly look ahead at the BCS title race. There are 10 unbeaten teams left with six weeks to play in the regular season, with a handful of BCS-worthy one-loss teams waiting for an opportunity to move up. What makes the final stretch of the regular season so enticing is how many of these potential title contenders will face each other on the field. As Dennis points out, there are a lot of factors in play by the time you get to November - the month...
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10/22/12: Fisch and Chips Week 8 Review
Bryan Fischer joins Chip Patterson to recap the weekend that was in another Fisch and Chips edition of the College Football Podcast. The weekend did not feature any major upsets at the top of the polls, but it was definitely filled with surprises. Kansas State shut down West Virginia in Morgantown, sending thousands of fired up Mountaineers' fans to their cars before the fourth quarter. Florida also showed how less than 200 yards of offense could result in 44 points, and Duke is bowl...
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10/18/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 8 Against The Spread
Tom Fornelli and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson for another edition of the Weekend Picks Panel - picking every Top 25 game in Week 8 both straight up and against-the-spread. Saturday's slate is headlined by South Carolina's trip to Gainesville to face undefeated Florida (-3.5), as well as unbeaten Kansas State traveling as a 3.5 point underdog to Morgantown for a primetime showdown with West Virginia. Tune in as they guys tackle all 21 Top 25 games, defending and explaining their...
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10/17/12: Doddcast - Midseason Update
Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson for a special Midseason Update edition of the Doddcast. This week Dennis checks in from Manhattan, where unbeaten Kansas State is preparing for their first trip to Morgantown for conference play. Dennis previews the Wildcats and Mountaineers Big 12 showdown, as well as LSU - Texas A&M, Oregon - Arizona State, and South Carolina - Florida - where Dennis will be this weekend. As part of the CBSSports.com Midseason Update, Dennis and Chip discuss the clashing of...
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10/16/12: Heismancast with Chris Huston - Geno Smith...
Chris Huston, the Heisman Pundit, joins Chip Patterson for another edition of the Heismancast. Even after West Virginia's 49-14 loss on the road to Texas Tech, Chris says that Geno Smith is still the favorite to emerge as the leader when the Heisman votes are calculated at the end of the season. He explains how Smith's potentially off-the-charts statistical season likely gives him a margin for error when it relates to the Mountaineers' performance as a team. Using examples from Heisman...
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10/15/12: Fisch and Chips Week 7 Review
Bryan Fischer and Chip Patterson sort through a busy Week 7 in college football, picking out the biggest stories from a long Saturday and looking at the first BCS standings of the season. The guys spend a little bit of time on the standings, making sure to take note of how much football is left to be played. Then it is the weekly trip around the nation - the biggest performances, letdowns, and nominations for the Week 7 Fisch and Chips Honor Roll.
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10/11/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 7 Against The Spread
Tom Fornelli and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson for another edition of the Weekend Picks Panel. The guys break down every Top 25 game on the Week 7 slate, defending their CBSSports.com Expert Picks both straight up and against the spread. From Kansas State's dangerous road trip to Ames, where Paul Rhoads is always dangerous as a home underdog, to LSU's primetime kickoff against South Carolina; there are plenty of intangibles to consider in a week full of conference matchups. In addition to...
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10/10/12: Talking Red River Rivalry with SB Nation's...
SB Nation's Bomani Jones joins Chip Patterson in-studio to discuss the Texas-Oklahoma rivalry and preview Saturday's Top 25 showdown at the Texas State Fair. For the first time since 2007 both teams enter the Red River Rivalry with a conference loss, making the game a must-win for conference title hopes. But Bomani and Chip also discuss the importance for each of the coaches and the state of the programs. How have both programs changed over the last several years, and how does that play into...
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10/08/12: Fisch and Chips Week 6 Review
Bryan Fischer and Chip Patterson break down some of the biggest stories from a wild Week 6 in college football. LSU, Florida State, and Georgia all fell on the road to conference opponents, making it the first time the No. 3, 4, and 5 teams lost on the same day since 2002. There is plenty to recap in a Saturday that featured plenty of Top 25 action with conference title race implications. After exchanging some details from West Virginia's impressive road win at Texas and Florida State's...
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10/04/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 6 Against The Spread
Jerry Hinnen, Tom Fornelli, and Chip Patterson pick every Top 25 game from Week 6 against the spread in the Weekend Picks Panel. The week features several tough selections, so tune in to hear the guys share and defend their CBSSports.com Expert Picks. We lead with the tough spreads of less than a field goal in Georgia-South Carolina and LSU-Florida, as well as West Virginia's Big 12 road opener against Texas - who is favored by just over a touchdown. We make our way all around the nation...
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10/03/12: Doddcast - 'It's Week 6, A Guy Can Dream'
CBSSports.com Senior College Football Columnist Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson for another edition of the soon-to-be award-winning Doddcast. Geno Smith lit up the scoreboard in West Virginia's win over Baylor in Week 5, but this week he travels to Austin to face a much tougher defensive challenge. Dennis and Chip preview West Virginia - Texas, and discuss the difficult road ahead for the Mountaineers in conference play. They also discuss the lessons learned in the Pac-12 - like how to beat...
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10/02/12: Heismancast with Chris Huston - Geno Smith and...
Chris Huston, the Heisman Pundit, joins Chip Patterson for another edition of the Heismancast to put Geno Smith's record breaking performance against Baylor into perspective for the Heisman race. Chris explains the "sliding scale" of the race, which balances individual production to team performance. Some Heisman Trophy winners have been able to overcome a few losses thanks to impressive statistics. Others have not been as strong statistically, but may be the best player on a national title...
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10/01/12: Fisch and Chips: Week 5 Review
Bryan Fischer and Chip Patterson break down a scoreboard-busting Week 5 in college football. Geno Smith, Stedman Bailey, Tavon Austin and the rest of West Virginia's high-flying offense were on display during the 70-63 shootout win against Baylor, but there were impressive performances all over the Top 25 scoreboard on Saturday. Bryan gives his reaction from Texas' last minute win over Oklahoma State on the road, Georgia's shootout win against Tennessee, and the guys briefly preview the...
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09/28/12: Introducing College Football Insider Jeremy...
CBSSports.com College Football Insider Jeremy Fowler makes his podcast debut with Chip Patterson to discuss some of the differences in covering college football and the NFL, break down the rise of the SEC East, and preview some of Week 5's biggest games. After covering the Florida Gators for the Orlando Sentinel, Fowler spent 2+ seasons covering the Minnesota Vikings before returning to the sport as the College Football Insider for CBSSports.com. Tune in to hear Jeremy give some insight into...
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09/27/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 5 Against The Spread
Bryan Fischer, Jerry Hinnen, and Tom Fornelli join Chip Patterson to break down every Top 25 game against-the-spread. Week 5 does not exactly produce a hefty share of marquee games, but the point spreads on the Top 25 slate are much more intriguing. All of the CBSSports.com experts think Georgia will beat Tennessee, but can the Vols cover a 13.5 point spread? Can Oregon State's defense bottle up Arizona and in their Pac-12 battle out West? What underdogs have the best chance to cover against...
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09/27/12: Doddcast - Fantasy College Football Programs
Dennis Dodd and Chip Patterson pick the ideal candidates for the perfect college football program in the newest edition of the Doddcast. Setting up a fantasy-style selection process, Dennis and Chip pick a head coach, offensive, coordinator, and defensive coordinator to run their fictional college football program. The pair also pick a current FBS stadium to play their games, and three players to base their team around. Tune in to hear who Dennis and Chip think are the budding stars on the...
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09/25/16: Mid-Major Power Rankings with Matt Hinton
Time for the non-BCS conferences to get some attention as Matt Hinton joins Chip Patterson to break down his Mid-Major Power Rankings. Matt and Chip discuss what they believe to be the Top 10 non-BCS teams in the country, and discuss how conference realignment has changed the landscape for those leagues. We discuss what makes Louisiana Tech's offense go, particularly after the injury to running back Tevin King, and the biggest challenges left on Ohio's schedule if Frank Solich's squad is...
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09/21/12: Prediction Machine GM Paul Bessire on Early...
Paul Bessire, the creator of the Predictalator at PredictionMachine.com, joins Chip Patterson to brush aside the narratives and get down to the numbers of the early college football season. Paul and Chip discuss how the onfield results of the first three weeks impact the prediction machine's simulations of Week 4 and other future props - including BCS title odds and Heisman Trophy odds. Tune in to hear the results of Paul's in-depth study of home field advantage, and how it impacts the...
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09/20/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 4 Against The Spread
Dennis Dodd, Tom Fornelli, and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson to pick every Top 25 game in Week 4 both straight up and against the spread. Each panelist gives an explanation for some of their CBSSports.com Expert Picks, giving insight into the trends, history, and recent updates that played a role in their against-the-spread selection. Week 4 features some big point spreads, so tune in to hear which big underdogs have the right matchup to cover and which favorites will take care of...
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09/20/12: Face Off: FSU-Clemson Preview with Coley...
In the Florida State - Clemson edition of "Face Off," Chip Patterson is joined by Coley Harvey, Florida State beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel, and Travis Sawchik, Clemson beat writer for the Charleston Post & Courier, to break down exactly what each team needs to do on both sides of the ball and under-the-radar key players that need to step up in order to win. Tune in to hear why Florida State nickel corner Tyler Hunter could have his hands full with Clemson's explosive receivers, and...
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09/19/12: Doddcast - Fall of Troy, Rise of Stanford, and...
College Football Senior Columnist Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson for another edition of soon-to-be award winning Doddcast. Dennis and Chip take a moment to preview Kansas State-Oklahoma, Florida State-Clemson, and some of the biggest Week 4 games before taking a look at the top of the BCS standings. With USC suffering the loss to Stanford, we wonder who the favorite is to challenge LSU and Alabama in the BCS standings. Will voters avoid allowing a rematch to happen? Will any teams be...
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09/18/12: Fisch and Chips Podcast - Swim, Sink, or Tread
Bryan Fischer joins Chip Patterson to reset the BCS AQ conference title races. Bryan and Chip run through the Pac-12, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, ACC, and Big East, determining which preseason contenders still rank among the league's elite. Some teams are still "swimming" - on track to contend for a league title in November and December. Other teams are "sinking," and we pick out a few across the land that are "treading" and need to improve in order to hang with their conference competition.
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09/13/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 3 Against The Spread
The Weekend Picks Panel gives you all the information you need to know to make your college football picks for Week 3. Join Matt Hinton, Jerry Hinnen, Tom Fornelli, and Chip Patterson as they break down every Top 25 game against the spread. From Alabama and Arkansas' moving line to Texas' first real test of the season at Ole Miss, there are plenty of factors to consider before making your own selections. Also, after successfully predicting Arizona's upset of Oklahoma State on last week's...
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09/12/12: Doddcast - Early Season Reactions
The Doddcast returns as Senior College Football Columnist Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson to discuss some of the biggest stories heading into Week 3. Dennis breaks down the early season SEC battles, a surprising surge by the Pac-12, and picks Kansas State as the most complete team in the Big 12. With the Big Ten's early season struggles, what happens if Ohio State goes undefeated? Tune in to also hear Dennis and Chip discuss details in the future 4-team playoff, as the Big East and Notre...
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09/11/12: Heisman Pundit Podcast - Resetting the Heisman...
CBSSports.com Heisman expert Chris Huston joins Chip Patterson to reset the Heisman Watch after two weeks of play. After disappointing early season losses, Denard Robinson and Montee Ball have been replaced by new faces set to challenge frontrunner Matt Barkley. Geno Smith, Aaron Murray, and Oregon's all-purpose star De'Anthony Thomas all get a breakdown, and Chris explains why Jonathan Franklin could be in the Heisman conversation in a few weeks.
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09/07/12: Penn State's rocky start to the post-Paterno...
Chip Patterson is joined by Donnie Collins, Penn State reporter for the Scranton Times-Tribune, to discuss the Nittany Lions rocky start to the 2012 season and preview their matchup with Virginia on Saturday. Donnie gives a firsthand account of the most noticeable differences in Beaver Stadium, from the fans' attitude to the in-house music selection. How did the fans react to Penn State's 24-14 home loss to Ohio in the season opener? Tune in to hear us preview the Nittany Lions' difficult...
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09/06/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 2 Against The Spread
Bruce Feldman, Tom Fornelli, and Jerry Hinnen join Chip Patterson to select every Top 25 game in Week 2 both straight up and against the spread. There are several games on the Week 2 schedule that seem easy to predict, but those large point spreads can make ATS selections difficult. The experts weigh in on why they made their picks, and explain some of their thinking behind them. Tune in to hear Bruce explain why he thinks Missouri can hang with Georgia, Jerry tackle some of the toughest...
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09/04/12: Fisch and Chips Week 1 Rewind
Bryan Fischer and Chip Patterson review the first week of action across college football. Bryan was on the scene for Alabama's 41-14 drubbing of Michigan in Cowboys Stadium and Baylor's 59-24 victory over SMU, so the duo start by breaking down the biggest surprises from each game. Alabama's dominant offensive line showed up as expected, but Saturday's victory revealed much fewer weaknesses in the new defensive lineup than anyone expected. Michigan's loss was disappointing, but Bryan explains...
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08/20/12: Bobby Bowden on the 4-team playoff, Penn...
Legendary head coach Bobby Bowden joins Chip Patterson on a special edition of the CBSSports.com College Football Podcast. Coach Bowden weighs in on several of the biggest topics in college football today, including the four-team playoff, conference realignment and how long it will take Penn State to bounce back from the NCAA sanctions levied in response to the Jerry Sandusky molestation scandal. The former Florida State head coach also gives his opinion on the 2012 Seminoles, and tells fans...
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08/29/12: Weekend Picks Panel - Week 1 Against The Spread
Bruce Feldman, Jerry Hinnen, and Tom Fornelli join Chip Patterson for the first Weekend Picks Panel of the season. Every Top 25 game on the first week's slate gets a breakdown from one of the panelists, with game picks both straight up and against the spread. Tune in to hear what our experts think about the nearly two touchdown spread in Alabama-Michigan, and if the Gamecocks can make it past Vanderbilt with a win - not just covering the spread. Notre-Dame and Navy's showdown in Ireland also...
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08/29/12: PredictionMachine.com GM Paul Bessire
With the college football season just hours away, the time for generalizations and broad projections are done. Paul Bessire, General Manager of PredictionMachine.com, joins Chip Patterson to preview the latest BCS Title Odds and give his predictions for Michigan - Alabama, Boise State - Michigan State, and South Carolina - Vanderbilt. Paul is the founder of the Predictalator, which simulates every single football game 50,000 to determine the probabilities of different outcomes. Tune in to...
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08/23/12: Big Ten Preview with Tom Fornelli
Tom Fornelli joins Chip Patterson to wrap up the conference preview series with the Big Ten. With just one week until the start of the season, Tom and Chip play word association with each team in the conference to identify the biggest strengths and concerns in 2012. Can Michigan fend off Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, and Iowa in the Legends Division? With Ohio State and Penn State ineligible for the Big Ten Championship Game, what can stop Wisconsin from winning the Leaders...
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08/22/12: Doddcast - Reliving ASU - Michigan '07,...
The first official Doddcast of the 2012 season kicks off by looking back at Appalachian State's 34-32 upset of Michigan in the Big House. The first Saturday of the season will be the 5th Anniversary of that game, and Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson to discuss what the game meant and if we can plan to see more FCS/BCS upsets like it in the future. Denard Robinson and the present day Wolverines have their biggest game of the season in Week 1, and Dennis gives his pick for the Michigan -...
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08/21/12: Pac-12 Preview with Bryan Fischer
The conference preview podcast series continues with the Pac-12. Bryan Fischer joins Chip Patterson to discuss the launch of the Pac-12 Network and preview each team in the conference - judging them based on their chances to contend for a division title. Bryan says Larry Scott's foresight with Pac-12 Enterprises has moved the league ahead of the competition, and with the on-field play trending upward the time is perfect for more exposure. From USC's few weaknesses to Mike Leach's ability to...
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08/17/12: Big East Preview - Moving into the Future
The conference preview podcast series continues with the Big East. Mark Ennis, of SB Nation's Big East Coast Bias, joins Chip Patterson on the podcast to reset the Big East as the conference prepares to move forward with new leadership and new members. Before breaking down the predicted order of finish, Mark and Chip discuss the impact of new commissioner Mike Aresco and a brighter future for the media rights negotiations. Tune in to hear the pair debate the greatest strengths, biggest...
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08/16/12: SEC Preview - Contenders and Pretenders
The conference preview series continues with the SEC. Fresh off covering the 2012 London Games, Jerry Hinnen joins Chip Patterson to dive head first back into SEC football. Jerry and Chip break down the SEC by separating the contenders from the pretenders in the SEC East and SEC West. Some teams - like Auburn and Tennessee - get the "stuck in the middle" tag, and the guys discuss what factors could boost them to contender status or fall with the pretenders. Tune in to hear why Alabama OLB...
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08/15/12: Big 12 Preview with Matt Hinton
The 2012 Conference Preview series continues with the Big 12. One year ago, it seemed as though the Big 12 could be a tragic victim of conference realignment. But after a commissioner change, the additions of West Virginia and TCU, a new media rights deal, and the promise of a Champions Bowl against the SEC in the future; the conference has emerged as one of the strongest in the land. Matt Hinton joins Chip Patterson to preview the upcoming season in the Big 12 - breaking down the greatest...
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08/14/12: 2012 ACC Preview with ACCSports.com's Jim Young
The 2012 conference preview podcast series kicks off with the ACC. Jim Young, of ACCSports.com, joins Chip Patterson to preview the season ahead in the ACC, breaking down everything from Twitter to the importance of Clemson and NC State playing well in their Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games. Jim and Chip also discuss the future of Pennsylvania recruiting, and what it might mean for schools like Maryland and Boston College after the Penn State sanctions.
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08/09/12: Heisman Pundit Chris Huston on the 2012...
Heisman Pundit Chris Huston makes his CBSSports.com College Football Podcast debut with Chip Patterson to break down the Top 5 players in the Heisman Watch and explain the methodology behind predicting the winner. While working in the sports information department at USC, Chris developed The Heismandments - a set of unspoken, unofficial guidelines in determining the trophy's recipient. Chris and Chip discuss how the Heisman race has become similar to political campaign, and break down the...
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08/02/12: Eye On College Football Preseason Awards
Chip Patterson and Tom Fornelli run down the Eye On College Football Preseason Awards on this 2012 Preview edition of the CBSSports.com College Football Podcast. Chip and Tom name their winners for several a-typical preseason honors, including Most Likely To Fight A Bear (And Win), Most Insecure Fan Base, and Greatest Motivational Catchphrase from a Head Coach. The podcast begins with a quick run down on the USA Today Preseason Poll - released on Thursday - and concludes with the pair...
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07/26/12; Media Day Takeaways
It's a Fisch and Chips edition of the CBSSports.com College Football Podcast as Bryan Fischer joins Chip Patterson to break down what we've learned from the media days thus far around the nation. The SEC, Big 12, ACC, and Pac-12 have all wrapped their annual kickoffs, and while most of the interviews are filled with coachspeak there are plenty of helpful observations to help preview the 2012 season. From picking conference favorites to league scheduling debates, Bryan and Chip touch on each...
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07/23/12: PSU, Miami and Media Days
We give our take on the potentially crippling sanctions handed down to Penn State. Were the penalties fair? Was the process fair? Who are the best Penn State players that might transfer to other schools? We also get into the ACC and SEC including Bruce Feldman's recent story about FSU QB EJ Manuel. And what's next for Miami after another negative report?
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07/13/12: PSU Reporter Donnie Collins
The Freeh Report has brought the spotlight back to Penn State and Joe Paterno, as new information reveals efforts to cover up Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of young children. Donnie Collins, Penn State alum and reporter for the Scranton (Pa.) Times-Tribune, joins Chip Patterson to discuss the revelations in the report and offer suggestions as to what happens now. They break down possible NCAA action, including whether or not Penn State is in jeopardy of receiving the "Death Penalty," and...
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06/28/12: Aftermath of the BCS Playoff Announcement
On Tuesday, the BCS Oversight Committee officially approved a four-team playoff to determine the national champion beginning after the 2014 season. Fans finally have their playoff, but what does the decision mean for the future of the sport. Senior College Football Columnist Dennis Dodd joins Chip Patterson to discuss some of the difficult questions left unanswered. How will the committee weigh and compare strength of schedule? Who would (or even could) sit on the committee free of bias?...
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06/22/12: Brett McMurphy on Four-team BCS Playoff
CBS Sports College Football Insider Brett McMurphy joins Chip Patterson to talk about the significance of the BCS commissioners' support of a "four-team seeded playoff." There are still plenty of tough decisions to make, such as revenue distribution among the conferences and how to pick the selection committee, but it looks like college football fans will get a four-team playoff to determine the national champion.
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06/12/12: The Experts Are In Town
Bruce Feldman, Dennis Dodd and Brett McMurphy join the podcast in-person to talk about the next steps in expansion, how the playoffs may look, sleeper National Champions and much more. We talk Heisman and how West Virginia will do in its first year in the Big 12. It's our best roundtable discussion yet.
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06/08/12: Top Four or Conference Champs?
We are back to debate Playoffs formats. We catch you up on which conferences want which models and we give our opinions about what works best. Plus, should there be a selection committee? Should the BCS standings remain? We've also got news from Clemson, Oklahoma, Iowa and Georgia.
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05/17/12: The Doddcast - FSU to the Big 12? Cam Newton...
We break down the pros and cons of FSU's hypothetical move to the Big 12. Would it make sense financially? Would FSU lose its rivalry with Miami? Would the Big 12 go after Notre Dame next? Dennis Dodd has the answers. We also talk about the ridiculous selection process for the College Football Hall of Fame and wonder if Cam Newton will get in.
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05/11/12: Name That Conference!
It's time to test how well you've kept up with realignment. Where will Navy be in 2014? Houston in 2013? Play along at home! Plus we give you some under-the-radar players we're excited to see this year and talk about the Oklahoma suspensions.
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05/03/12: The Doddcast - Playoffs, Spring Games
Dennis Dodd is back. We talk about the four-team playoff that seems inevitable. What will the format be? Where will the games be played? Do we like these changes? Dodd likes John L. Smith at Arkansas and Bob Bowlsby as the new Big 12 Commish. We run through Spring Games around the Big 12, Big Ten and Pac-12. A Quarterback controversy at Oregon? A passing game at Kansas State?
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04/19/12: Bryan Fischer In-Studio
Our Pac-12/Recruiting Blogger Bryan Fischer is here to talk about the Stanford, USC, and Louisville Spring Games. We also look ahead to this week's Spring Games for Ohio State, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Maryland and several more. We discuss the anti-playoff argument about hurting the regular season and read your emails at podcast@cbsinteractive.com
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04/12/12: Petrino, Meyer and More
Bobby Petrino is fired and Urban Meyer is slammed in a Sporting News article. We react to the latest around college football. What kind of program did Meyer leave behind at UF? What happens to Arkansas now? What is Michigan putting on its field for its Spring Game? Are Dana Holgorsen's Spring Game attendance expectations realistic? And is attending a Spring Game dorky or die hard?
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04/05/12: Spring Notes
We go around the nation with college football notes, including thoughts on the Texas and LSU Spring Games. The LSU Wide Receivers have a questionable nickname. USF could be a team on the rise. Who will be better this season: Tajh Boyd or Braxton MIller? We also look at some teams that enter Spring with questions marks that could impact the National Championship race. All that and much more on today's show.
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03/23/12: The Doddcast - Spring Updates and Debates
Dennis Dodd joins us to review some big storylines from Spring practice. Missouri's QB is injured and so is USC's star WR. But Jordan Wynn has upgraded his "number two pencils" at Utah. Plus we debate: Can Georgia win the National Championship? Griffin or Luck #1 overall? Is a 64-Team Playoff insane? And Dodd talks about Baylor and Arizona on this week's show.
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03/12/12: McMurphy on UNC, Expansion Next Steps and More
College Football Insider Brett McMurphy is back. UNC gets a 2012 Bowl Ban ... is that fair? What's next in conference expansion? Will it be the Big 12 expanding? We also get McMurphy's thoughts on a four-team playoff and the most likely spot for the first-round games to be played. And we couldn't help but get some NCAA Tournament talk in there.
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03/08/12: The Doddcast - Is Darst Crazy?
We continue our Playoffs debate. Some of the emailers think Darst is crazy, and Adam kind of agrees with them. We talk about Temple going to the Big East and even dabble in college basketball. The Miami alum thinks Frank Haith is a bad coach. This Missouri alum thinks Haith is a good coach.
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02/27/12: The Doddcast - Playoffs, Oregon, Cheerleaders
A plus-one format seems very realistic, but what is the best way to do it - conference champions only or top-four teams? And where should the games be played - home stadiums or neutral sites? Dennis Dodd joins us with his opinions. Plus we talk about the potential for a female cheerleader at Texas A&M (shocking, right?), Oregon and the NCAA, new kickoff rules and much more.
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02/13/12: The Doddcast - Expansion, Denard, Nevin Shaprio
We've got a brand new conference, more support for a playoff, more threats from Nevin Shapiro and a Denard Robinson love song. Dennis Dodd joins us to talk about it all. What does the new Conference USA/Mountain West pairing mean for the rest of the nation? What are our favorite lyrics of the Denard song? Why hasn't Ohio State's Athletic Director been fired yet? All that and much more.
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02/02/12: Signing Day Recap
Eye on College Football Recruiting Blogger Bryan Fischer recaps Signing Day. Winners and losers from each conference, plus thoughts on oversigning, why Boise State doesn't do better in the recruiting rankings, an explanation of some of the recruiting rules, thoughts on a somewhat critical assessment of Notre Dame QB Gunner Kiel and much more.
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01/26/12: Recruiting Update with Bryan Fischer
Our Recruiting Blogger Bryan Fischer is here to get you ready for National Signing Day. We talk about the top classes, top uncommitted players, Urban Meyer's battle with Michigan for recruits and much more. Is FSU in danger of losing its star QB to Alabama? Does the 2012 Texas class have the QB the Longhorns need? And what is the impact of ace recruiter Tosh Lupoi's move from Cal to Washington?
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01/24/12: The Doddcast - Preseason Top 25, Paterno
Dennis Dodd is back to talk about Joe Paterno's legacy, Chip Kelly's NFL flirtations, Navy in the Big East and much more. We look at Brett McMurphy's Preseason Top 25 and give our thoughts on the four SEC teams in Brett's Top Six. Are we buying South Carolina and Georgia? Do we like USC or Oregon in the Pac-12? Does Michigan regress in 2012?
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01/19/12: Season Wrapup
We give some final thoughts on the National Championship Game and the 2011 season as a whole. The SEC dominated again, USC is back and conference expansion is annoying. We also look at some recent coaching news. Will Brent Venables be a good hire for Clemson? Did Wisconsin take a risk by hiring Matt Canada as Offensive Coordinator?
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01/09/12: National Championship Recap
Well they're tied 1-1 for the season, so which team is better? We break down Alabama's domination of LSU in the National Championship Game and debate if LSU can still be considered the better team. And what about Oklahoma State? Did LSU get outcoached in this game? Should they have gone to Jarrett Lee? We also put Alabama's defense in perspective as it just completed one of the best seasons we've seen in years.
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01/06/12: NFL Draft, PSU, BCS Bowls
Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst react to recent announcements from Landry Jones, Montee Ball, Brandon Jenkins, Jerel Worthy and more. What will their teams look like next year with or without these great players? They also discuss Penn State's new coach Bill O'Brien and divulge what they learned from the four BCS Bowl Games. Is Denard Robinson the right man to lead Michigan? How will West Virginia look in the Big 12? What did that horrible loss say about Clemson?
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01/05/12: LSU-Alabama Preview
The rematch is approaching and we break down Alabama and LSU. How do they measure up on paper? Does either team have an offense capable of scoring touchdowns in this game? Can Alabama's receivers step up and make plays? We take a comprehensive look at Special Teams and just how much of a factor the kicking and return games will be. Also, should Alabama go for it on 4th and short instead of kicking a long field goal? Should LSU stick with the run or look for big plays from Rueben Randle? We...
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01/04/12: LSU Beat Writer Les East
Les East of The Advocate talks LSU with Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst. If the Tigers finish 14-0, how do they measure up with the best teams in college football history? Who is the best LSU CB? Is Les Miles a great coach or a great recruiter, or both? Les of course previews the rematch with Alabama and talks about how much of a factor Special Teams may be and much more.
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01/03/12: Alabama Beat Writer Don Kausler
Don Kausler covers the Crimson Tide for The Birmingham News, the (Mobile) Press-Register and the Huntsville Times. He joins the show to talk about what adjustments Alabama might make in the rematch, who the leaders of the team are, if Oklahoma State has a legit claim for a split championship (if Alabama wins) and much more.
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12/30/11: Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl Previews
Virginia Tech looks to bounce back from an ugly ACC Championship Game loss as they face Denard Robinson and the Michigan Wolverines. Both teams are seventh in the nation in points allowed, so will this game be a defensive struggle? We tell you what will decide the Sugar Bowl. Then in the Orange Bowl we'll see outstanding wide receivers, dangerous kick returners and solid quarterbacks. But the game may come down to which offensive line plays better.
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12/29/11: Rose Bowl and Fiesta Bowl Previews
Two of the best offenses in the nation collide as Oregon and Wisconsin meet in the Rose Bowl. Can either team get stops? Will Wisconsin be able to pass the ball effectively? That could be the difference in the game. In New Orleans, which Denard Robinson will show up? And will we see the Virginia Tech team that whipped Virginia or the team that got blown out in the ACC Championship Game?
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12/28/11: Bowl Previews (Jan 6-9)
Breaking down Pitt-SMU, Arkansas-Kansas State and Northern Illinois-Arkansas State. Will Tyler Wilson rip through K-State's pass defense the same way Brandon Weeden and Landry Jones did? Can Arkansas stop the physical run game of the Wildcats? Pitt-SMU might be hard to watch, but one team is playing well and the other is playing poorly entering this game ... and we still can't agree on the winner. And Northern Illinois-Arkansas State features two 10-win teams that won their conference. Don't...
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12/27/11: Bowl Previews (Jan 2 Non-BCS)
Adam Aizer and Chip Patterson run through the four non-BCS bowls on January 2nd. Ohio State-Florida could be ugly, but which team's lousy offense will do enough to win? Can the Houston offense produce against Penn State's stingy defense? Can Michigan State beat a good SEC team after failing to do so last season? And we identify the common thread in all three Nebraska losses and discuss if South Carolina can follow that formula and beat the Cornhuskers.
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12/22/11: More Bowl Previews (Dec 31) with Dennis Dodd
One of us is picking Texas A&M to actually hang on to a lead. Will Utah's preparation time be enough to stop Georgia Tech's option offense? UCLA vs. Illinois - awful or intriguing? Cincinnati may be boosted by the return of its starting QB which is terrible news for Vanderbilt. And how can Auburn do anything against Virginia without Michael Dyer? We predict all five New Years Eve bowls on today's show.
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12/21/11: Bowl Previews (Dec 30) with Dennis Dodd
Dennis Dodd joins us to talk about the Ohio State punishment and preview some bowls. Did the NCAA do enough? Is a bowl ban worse than scholarship reductions? Then we get into the games, debating if BYU's defense can limit Tulsa's offense, if Iowa State can beat Rutgers in the Not-Such-Great-Quarterbacks Bowl, if Mississippi State or Wake Forest are any good and if Iowa has any change against an injured Oklahoma team.
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12/20/11: Bowl Previews (Dec 27-29)
We break down six bowls today. Can Purdue keep up with the Western Michigan offense? No team is hotter offensively than Toledo, but the Rockets defense could get shredded by Air Force. Baylor faces a Washington team with one of the worst pass defenses in football, but we tell you why the Huskies have a shot. FSU-Notre Dame could be a good one while Louisville-NC State and Cal-Texas could have some good defensive performances.
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12/19/11: Bowl Previews (Dec 20-26)
Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst break down the next five bowl games. Is Marshall talented enough to keep up with FIU? Keep an eye on special teams where Marshall has blocked six kicks this year. Boise State should crush Arizona State but TCU shouldn't sleep on Louisiana Tech. Southern Miss-Nevada should be high-scoring and UNC-Missouri feels like a toss-up to us.
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12/16/11: ACC and Big East Wrapups
Chip Patterson picks the best games, best players and most pleasant surprises from the Big East and the ACC. But there's the bad stuff too - like Maryland, USF and Duke. Who will be the best QB in the ACC in 2012? Was David Wilson more valuable than Sammy Watkins? We talk about Louisville's surprising finish in the Big East and tell you what went right and wrong for each team in both conferences.
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12/15/11: Big Ten Wrapup
What went right and wrong for each team in the Big 12? Which Wisconsin-Michigan State game was better? Who would win - or really, who would lose - if Indiana played Kansas? Our Big Ten Eye on College Football Blogger Adam Jacobi talks about each team in the conference, looks ahead to next year and weighs in on new coaching hires at Ohio State and Illinois.
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12/14/11: Pac-12 Wrapup
Our Eye On College Football Pac-12 Blogger Bryan Fischer is here to look back at the 2011 Pac-12 season. Was Oregon's defense a pleasant surprise or a disappointment? Luck or Barkley for Pac-12 MVP? What went wrong for UCLA, Utah, Arizona, Arizona State and the other teams that struggled?
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12/13/11: Big 12 Wrapup
Was the Big 12 the best conference in the nation this year? Was Oklahoma-Baylor a better game than Texas A&M-Kansas State? What went right and what went wrong for each team? Mike Gundy, Bill Snyder or Art Briles for Coach of the Year? We bring in our Big 12 blogger Tom Fornelli to answer these questions and much more.
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12/12/11: SEC Wrapup
SEC Blogger Jerry Hinnen assesses each SEC team. We tell you what went right and what went wrong for each squad. Plus, we hand out superlatives including Best Game, MVP, Coach of the Year and more. Was the SEC overrated this year? Was any team more disappointing than Mississippi State? Does the best defense belong to Alabama or LSU?
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12/09/11: All-Americans/Best and Worst Bowl Games
Eye on College Football Blogger Bryan Fischer comes on to talk about the CBSSports.com All-American and Freshman All-American squads. What arguments can be made about these lists? Was Joe Adams a better punt returner than Tyrann Mathieu? Was Robert Woods better than Kendall Wright? Also, we look at the bowl games we can't wait to see, and the bowl games we can't wait to see end.
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12/08/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy
We rate our excitement for the five biggest bowl games on a scale of 1-10, and Brett McMurphy has the latest on the new-look Big East, his thoughts on the new Memphis and UNC coaches, his insights on whether or not we'll have a plus-one in the future and much more.
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12/07/11: Looking Back at Our Preseason Picks
Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst review their preseason picks for each conference, the Heisman and each BCS Bowl Game. Nebraska in the Fiesta Bowl? South Carolina in the Sugar Bowl? LSU overrated? ... The guys actually did get quite a few things right as well. Find out how they did and listen to your emails answered at podcast@cbsinteractive.com
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12/06/11: The Doddcast
Dennis Dodd is back with his thoughts on whether or not the BCS got it right, the ridiculous voter bias in the Harris and Coaches Polls, coaching vacancies, Heisman and more. Is Robert Griffin III winning the Heisman a foregone conclusion? Is there a chance for a split National Championship? Who will fill the Kansas vacancy? Dennis answers all those questions and weighs in on the recent expansion news on today's Doddcast.
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12/05/11: Week 14 Recap and Jerry Palm Talks BCS
The matchups are set and Jerry Palm joins us to tell us just how close Oklahoma State was to Alabama, how shocked he was by the Sugar Bowl's selection of Virginia Tech and if he thinks the voters have an SEC bias. Then we go through the games and discuss why Virginia Tech got clobbered by Clemson, which Saturday standout deserves the Heisman, why blitz pickup was a key difference in the Oklahoma-OSU game and much more. Plus, J. Darin Darst plays Bowl Game Trivia to see how many of these...
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12/02/11: Okl. St. Beat Writer Gina Mizell
Cowboys Beat Writer Gina Mizell of The Oklahoman joins the show to break down Oklahoma-OSU, talk about the National Championship picture, how Oklahoma State would match up against LSU and Alabama and much more. Is Mike Gundy going to be the next Bobby Bowden? Can Oklahoma stop the OSU passing game? What is Justin Blackmon like off the field? How much will the weather affect Saturday's outcome?
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12/01/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy
We ask Brett McMurphy some tough questions: Better coaching hire - Rich Rodriguez or Mike Leach? If you could hire one coach in the country for any opening, who would it be? Which team has a brighter future right now - Michigan or Ohio State? Brett has all the answers plus a look at this week's games, thoughts on Bedlam - which he'll be attending - and his reason for picking Texas in a minor upset over Baylor.
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11/30/11: Week 14 Preview
It's our last Weekend Preview of the season and we're breaking down all of the big games. Can Georgia's defense keep the Bulldogs in the game? Can Oklahoma State run the ball enough to beat Oklahoma? Why are people counting out Michigan State? We know exactly why people are counting out Clemson and UCLA. We also preview Southern Miss-Houston and the important Big East games, plus Baylor-Texas and more.
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11/29/11: The Doddcast - Week 14
Who should be #2 in the nation? Who should win the Heisman? Is Andrew Luck the second-best QB in the Pac-12? Dennis Dodd joins J. Darin Darst and Adam Aizer to give his thoughts on the National Championship and Heisman races. Dodd also tells us what he is hearing about head coaching vacancies around the nation, and we talk Urban Meyer and read your emails at podcast@cbsinteractive.com
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11/28/11: Week 13 Recap and Jerry Palm Talks BCS
Our BCS Expert Jerry Palm discusses Oklahoma State's chances to play for the National Championship, what would happen if LSU loses this weekend, Michigan's chances for a BCS Bowl bid and other teams that could sneak into BCS Bowls. Then, Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst recap the weekend, tell you who they think the five best teams in the nation are regardless of record, talk about some lousy, lousy quarterback performances and much more.
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11/25/11: Texas-Texas A&M/Rivalries/SEC Slackers
SEC Blogger Jerry Hinnen discusses why he doesn't like Thanksgiving side dishes and talks college football as well. We review the big Texas win from Thursday night and talk about A&M's future as the Aggies transition to the SEC. Plus, Jerry talks about his favorite rivalries and gives the scoop on why Vanderbilt, Kentucky and Mississippi State had disappointing seasons. Oh and he doesn't like the NFL too much either.
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11/24/11: Coaches/Upsets/SEC
Chip Patterson joins the show to talk about Coach of the Year Candidates. Bill Snyder? Les Miles? Mike London? Lane Kiffin? We compare and contrast. We also give a couple of upset picks for Week 13, discuss who may coach UNC next season, determine why people hate the SEC and debate Utah's ability to compete in the Pac-12.
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11/23/11: The Doddcast - Week 13
After correctly picking Baylor and Virginia last week, Dennis Dodd is back to preview the Arkansas-LSU game and look at the major stories around the nation. Rich Rodriguez to Arizona, Urban Meyer closing in on the Ohio State job, Miami and Ohio State taking different approaches to Bowl Season and much more. Was Boise State penalized too severely for its loss against TCU? Will Dodd be watching Texas-Texas A&M or 49ers-Ravens Thursday night?
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11/22/11: Week 13 Preview
Some big games will decide conference races while others will just settle rivalry bragging rights. We break down the Week 13 games and tell you if Arkansas has a chance at LSU, why Virginia has a great chance against Virginia Tech, if Notre Dame can upset Stanford on the road and if Georgia can defend the triple option. Also, which struggling offense will wake up when Clemson meets South Carolina? What's going on in the Big East and the Pac-12 South? Houston and Tulsa is an underrated game....
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11/21/11: Week 12 Recap and Jerry Palm Talks BCS
What we thought would be an uneventful weekend turned into the best weekend of the year. Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst recap the madness and bring on BCS Expert Jerry Palm to discuss the National Championship scenarios and Michigan's chances of playing in a BCS game. How did Oklahoma State lose at Iowa State? Was Oklahoma's defense overrated all along? Who will win the Pac-12 South? Is it time for a change at Kansas? All that and more as we review Week 12.
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11/18/11: Big Ten Talk + Aaron Murray for Heisman?
Eye on College Football Big Ten Blogger Adam Jacobi is our guest today as we debate: Who would you rather have going forward - Denard Robinson or Taylor Martinez? We break down the Nebraska-Michigan and Penn State-Ohio State games, talk about Russell Wilson's Heisman chances and wonder why in the world Jacobi has Aaron Murray on his Heisman Ballot. Plus, we analyze Virginia Tech's win over UNC and UAB's shocking win over Southern Miss.
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11/17/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy
Brett McMurphy tells us why the Bowls will be hesitant to take Penn State, if Bronco Mendenhall would be a good fit for the Nittany Lions, what he's looking to see at the SMU-Houston game and much more. We also touch on expansion, Oklahoma-Oklahoma State, coaching salaries and Bob Davie's new job.
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11/16/11: Week 12 Preview
Are there any big upsets out there? USC over Oregon? Baylor over Oklahoma? Could Arkansas lose to Mississippi State? Is Boise State going to lose to San Diego State? We've got a Big East showdown as Cincinnati tries to beat Rutgers with its backup QB. We break down all of those games, plus Nebraska-Michigan, Penn State-Ohio State, Virginia-Florida State, Cal-Stanford and much more.
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11/15/11: The Doddcast - Week 12
Who wins: LSU or Oklahoma State? What kind of a coach will Penn State be looking for? What is Derek Dooley's future at Tennessee looking like? How legit is Oregon? Dennis Dodd joins the show to answer these questions, discuss his conversation with NCAA President Mark Emmert, give us a huge upset pick, talk about his Heisman ballot and give his thoughts on the Jerry Sandusky interview. Send us an email at podcast@cbsinteractive.com
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11/14/11: Week 11 Recap and Jerry Palm Talks BCS
We bring on our BCS expert Jerry Palm to sort out the madness. What happens if LSU loses? Is Oklahoma next in line? Then, we go through the games and storylines from Week 11. Oregon looked great. How legit is the Oklahoma State defense? What is going on in the Big Ten? How did Boise State lose at home? Kansas State provides us with another thriller. Some coaches were faced with gutsy decisions in overtime and they played it safe ... How'd that work out? All that and much more.
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11/11/11: PSU Beat Writer Donnie Collins; Jerry Hinnen...
Penn State Beat Writer Donnie Collins of the Scranton Times-Tribune answers some questions about Paterno, McQueary and more. What will Penn State football look like post-Paterno? How do the locals feel about the legendary coach right now? Then, Jerry Hinnen reviews Thursday's wins by Virginia Tech and Houston, decides if Florida has a brighter future than South Carolina and tells us if Arkansas or Georgia (potentially) have a chance against LSU later this season.
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11/10/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy on PSU...
Brett McMurphy is back to remind us about his LSU pick last week and tell us why Oregon will upset Stanford. We address the Penn State situation and why it may be tough to find a new coach, but we also focus on the football field as the Nittany Lions have a big game against Nebraska this week. Did Oklahoma State get exposed last week? Does Oklahoma have any realistic chance at finishing in the Top Two? How serious are the UCF allegations? All that and much more with Brett McMurphy.
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11/09/11: Week 11 Preview
This week is filled with toss-ups including the marquee game between Oregon and Stanford. Will the Ducks' speed be better than the Cardinal's power? How does Penn State respond to the off-field mess as Nebraska comes to Happy Valley? Will TCU give Boise State a run? And with West Virginia-Cincinnati, Florida-South Carolina, Texas A&M-Kansas State, Texas-Missouri, Michigan-Illinois, Michigan State-Iowa and Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech looking like close games, we try to figure out what will...
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11/08/11: The Doddcast - Week 11 (PSU, Rematch and More)
Dennis Dodd gives his thoughts on the Penn State situation, Joe Paterno's legacy and potential replacements for Paterno. Urban Meyer? Al Golden? Plus, we talk REMATCH! And what happens if LSU loses? Dennis will be at Oregon-Stanford this weekend so we take a look at that game and tell you why Ole Miss is setting its expectations too high.
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11/07/11: Week 10 Recap
So, was LSU-Alabama boring or exciting? Is Oklahoma State's defense good enough? Does Boise State need to start winning more convincingly? Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst recap the weekend and answer the biggest questions. Big wins for Cincinnati, Louisville, Baylor, UCLA and more. What happened to Michigan, Texas A&M and Nebraska? How much will the loss of Ryan Broyles affect Oklahoma?
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11/04/11: ACC Coaches, Worst One-Loss Team, Oregon
ACC/Big East Eye On College Football Blogger Chip Patterson returns to talk about the new-look Big East, whether or not the Seminoles are for real, which ACC coaches will be fired at the end of the year and much more. Chip Kelly thinks the media is making too much of the Oregon QB situation. Is he right? And there are plenty of underwhelming one-loss teams out there, but which one is the worst?
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11/03/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy
Brett McMurphy joins Adam Aizer with the latest on the Big East. Six teams could soon be joining to make an 11-team conference. When do they start playing Big East Football? And who becomes the 12th team? Also, we talk about the media hype surrounding LSU-Alabama, how Oklahoma State is building its program, Boise State, a National Championship rematch and much more.
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11/02/11: Week 10 Preview
There is a lot more than LSU-Alabama to cover, but of course we break that game down first. Another matchup of Top 10 teams has South Carolina visiting Arkansas. Oklahoma State looks to remain unbeaten with one-loss Kansas State in town. Oklahoma should pass all over Texas A&M, but can the Aggies use their running game to steal a win? We've got some big Big East games to discuss, a huge Conference USA showdown, a scary game for Oregon and much more.
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11/01/11: The Doddcast - Week 10
Case Keenum for Heisman? Rich Rodriguez or Mike Leach to Tulane? New contract for Al Golden? Dennis Dodd joins the Podcast to answer these questions and talk about Brian Kelly's controversial comments, if Penn State is any good, if John Marinatto has done a bad job as Big East Commissioner and more. Oh yeah, and there's LSU-Alabama as well.
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10/31/11: Week Nine Review
Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst recap a wild week in the Big 12 as Oklahoma and Oklahoma State cruise and Missouri and A&M go to overtime. Find out why you don't want to play Iowa State in their eighth game of the season. What did we learn about Stanford this week? How are Arkansas, Virginia Tech and Penn State still one-loss teams? Can Oklahoma get back in the National Championship picture? Is there a QB controversy at Oregon? Tennessee? We've got it all in this week's review.
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10/28/11: The Doddcast - Week Nine
Major NCAA changes have been approved and Dennis Dodd is here with his thoughts. We talk about Virginia's big win over Miami, whether or not Case Keenum is a system quarterback, if Kansas State can beat the Sooners and stay undefeated, how crazy the state of Missouri is going over the World Series right now and much more.
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10/27/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy
Brett McMurphy has the latest on expansion. West Virginia or Louisville in the Big 12? What is the Big East's next move? We answer your emails at podcast@cbsinteractive.com and talk Heisman and BCS computers. We also look ahead to Clemson-Georgia Tech - which Brett will be attending this weekend - and talk about Brian Kelly's attempt to spice up Notre Dame Stadium.
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10/26/11: Week Nine Preview
A lot of road favorites this week, which could mean some upsets. Stanford tries to stay unbeaten with a road trip to USC. Clemson is at Georgia Tech at night. Wisconsin goes to Ohio State looking to rebound. Oklahoma heads to unbeaten Kansas State and we'll find out how legit the Wildcats are. Plus, which stat about Georgia's defense makes us think the Bulldogs will beat the Gators? Is Nebraska any good? Is Michigan about to start its typical second-half swoon? Is West Virginia about to lose...
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10/25/11: Heisman/BCS/Mail Bag
ACC/Big East Blogger Chip Patterson joins us to talk about the Big East without West Virginia, the Heisman race, giving players more money and much more. We have a spirited debate about a new proposal to allow conferences to give players more money in aid. Is this Heisman race wide open or is it a two-man field? Is Clemson legit? Will we have an LSU-Alabama rematch? And we take your emails at podcast@cbsinteractive.com
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10/24/11: Week Eight Review
An epic upset, a Hail Mary, a Friday night upset that's practically forgotten already, and much more from a crazy week in college football. How did Oklahoma lose? How good is Penn State? What did Oklahoma State prove? Will USC be a match for Stanford? Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst answer those questions and look at Clemson's defense, Kansas State's remaining schedule, the ridiculous Big East, Georgia Tech's struggles and the rest of the major stories from around the nation.
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10/21/11: Big 12 Midseason Review/Neuheisel/UCF...
Eye on College Football Big 12 Blogger Tom Fornelli joins the show to discuss the Big 12 at the midseason point. Is Kansas State legit? Is Oklahoma State's defense good enough? Can Oklahoma win the National Championship with its current running game? We also talk about UCLA's humiliating loss, UCF's perhaps-even-more-humiliating loss to UAB, a key Michigan State suspension and more.
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10/20/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy
There's a new 16-team playoff proposal floating around, so we play out what it would look like if the season ended today. Also, Brett McMurphy gives his take on two upsets he's picking - Missouri over Oklahoma State and Michigan State over Wisconsin. We discuss the Tyrann Mathieu suspension, an overrated team in the BCS standings, Russell Wilson for Heisman, expansion and more.
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10/19/11: Week Eight Preview
Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst break down all the big games. We've got a Big Ten slugfest in East Lansing on Saturday night. How will the win over Nebraska help Wisconsin prepare for the Spartans? There are two other games featuring two ranked opponents (Washington at Stanford, Auburn at LSU), but will either be close? Can Oklahoma State stop the Missouri ground game? Cincinnati brings the #4 rush defense to USF, but we tell you why that stat is completely deceiving. Clemson could be in...
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10/18/11: The Doddcast - Week Eight; Midseason Review
Dennis Dodd gives his midseason superlatives. Best Game, Most Pleasant Surprise, Biggest Disappointment, Offensive and Defensive Heisman and more. Adam Aizer tells you why Tyrann Mathieu is NOT the best defensive player of the first half, and we give our Top Five, talk about the Tulane job and look ahead to Auburn-LSU.
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10/17/11: Week Seven Review
Michigan, Georgia Tech and Illinois go down, but Kansas State just keeps on winning. We try to make sense of it all. How much will Marcus Lattimore's injury impact the Gamecocks? How much blame does Will Muschamp deserve? How good are those Oregon backups? We answer these questions and break down every big game from Week Seven. Our thoughts on incredible performances from Sammy Watkins, Trent Richardson, the Michigan State defense and more.
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10/14/11: Big Ten Thoughts; USC Wins Big; Bad Season So...
Eye on College Football Big Ten Blogger Adam Jacobi is this week's guest as two Big Ten unbeatens play tough games this week. Does the Big Ten deserve more respect? Will Michigan and Illinois keep winning? Will Wisconsin have a good shot at the National Championship? We also recap USC's Thursday night win and debate if this season has been disappointing so far. No big upsets, no crazy weekends, but hey, it's still college football.
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10/13/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy
Brett McMurphy is back with the latest on the Big East, reasons why Texas will keep it close against Oklahoma State, his reaction to Steve Spurrier's treatment of a local journalist and much more. Brett reacts to some confusing hate mail, gives his frontrunner in the Big Ten Legends Division and discusses the good news regarding Auburn.
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10/12/11: Week Seven Preview
Will this be the week of upsets we've been waiting for? Unbeaten Michigan, Illinois and Kansas State will be challenged. Oregon hosts a talented Arizona State squad. Can Wake Forest beat a ranked opponent two straight weeks? We talk about an underrated Conference USA battle, whether Georgia Tech, South Carolina and Clemson should be on upset watch, if Texas has a chance against Oklahoma State and much more. Send us an email at cbsipodcastfeedback@cbs.com
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10/11/11: The Doddcast - Week Seven
Dennis Dodd comes back from Texas-Oklahoma with tales of fried gum and lopsided football. What did we learn about Oklahoma from Saturday's blowout? We look ahead to Michigan-Michigan State and wonder if MSU's defense will be as good as the numbers suggest. Plus, was it manure or fish bait on those A&M buses? Who will win the Heisman? What is Missouri's next move? Will the Big East remain in the BCS in 2013? And who are some over-ranked and under-ranked teams?
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10/10/11: Week Six Review
Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst take you through the Week Six action. LSU, Alabama and Oklahoma roll, so who is the best team in the country? No Florida teams ranked in the Top 25 for the first time since 1982. What's up with that? Are we buying Michigan and Kansas State? What happened to Iowa's front four? Arizona State is on a roll with a big game coming up this week and Arkansas rights the ship against Auburn. All that and much more as we review a somewhat predictable Saturday.
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10/07/11: Oregon-Cal, Underrated Games, More Picks
Eye on College Football Blogger Bryan Fischer joins Adam Aizer to recap Oregon's convincing 43-15 win over Cal. Did the Ducks look good enough to be a Pac-12 Champion? Can they adequately replace LaMichael James if he is out a while? Also, we talk about Notre Dame's independence, preview two games that are flying under the radar this weekend and discuss Bryan's experiences at previous Texas-Oklahoma games which included consuming all types of fried desserts and beverages.
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10/06/11: College Football Insider Brett McMurphy
Brett McMurphy has the latest on conference expansion. TCU will join the Big 12, so will this be a 10-team or 12-team conference? What's next for the Big East after it loses another member? Also, Brett will be at Missouri-Kansas State and he breaks this one down for us. We go over some news from around the nation, debate if Clint Trickett is a better option than EJ Manuel at Florida State, wonder what Jerry Kill was thinking with his latest comments and read listener emails at...
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10/05/11: Week Six Preview
Texas-Oklahoma is the big game, but don't forget about Michigan-Northwestern and Missouri-Kansas State as a couple of unbeaten teams could lose. Auburn-Arkansas should be exciting. Will Florida-LSU and Ohio State-Nebraska be blowouts? Is Utah going to lose another Pac-12 game? Can Wake Forest upset the Seminoles? We've got the most extensive breakdowns for you with our Weekend Preview.
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10/04/11: The Doddcast - Week Six
What is going on at Ohio State? Dennis Dodd joins the show to talk about the Buckeyes and whether or not Gene Smith will be fired. Dennis and Adam Aizer take a look at Oklahoma-Texas, the Heisman race, South Carolina's new QB and much more. What are Boise State's chances of playing for the National Championship? What's wrong with Nebraska? How about that Wisconsin defense?
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10/03/11: Week Five Review
After whipping Nebraska Saturday is Wisconsin better than Oklahoma? Does Stanford have enough talent to win a championship? Is Illinois legit? Michigan? Texas? We give our thoughts on the Week Five action. Navy and Air Force played an epic game, Steve Spurrier screwed up, the Big Ten Legends Division is wide open, Washington got a sneaky win this week and Trent Richardson may win the Heisman.
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09/30/11: SEC Buy or Sell; Houston Undefeated? Pitt...
Eye on College Football SEC Blogger Jerry Hinnen joins us to recap Thursday night's action and break down the four undefeated SEC teams. Houston is 5-0 with an easy remaining schedule, but can the Cougars stay unbeaten? And will they make a BCS Bowl if they do? Pitt looked great against USF. Are they finally breaking out offensively? Are we buying South Carolina? Can UF win the SEC East?
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09/29/11: Talkin' CFB With Brett McMurphy
College Football Insider Brett McMurphy returns to discuss the impact Jordan Jefferson could have on LSU's offense, if Les Miles would be a good NFL Head Coach, if Mark Emmert can do anything about the recent trends in College Football and much more. He'll be at Clemson-Virginia Tech, so we break down that game and we disagree on the outcome. Also, which Top 25 team is getting upset at home this week?
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09/28/11: Week Five Preview
We've got a Big Ten showdown in Wisconsin (where it's basically impossible to beat the Badgers at night), Will Muschamp's introduction to the Alabama-Florida rivalry, an ACC road test for Clemson, a bounce-back opportunity for both Arkansas and Texas A&M and much more. Ohio State faces a tough challenge as Michigan State comes to Columbus. USF looks to prove its legitimacy with a Thursday night game at Pitt. Does Auburn have a chance against South Carolina? Dan Persa returns for...
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09/27/11: The Doddcast - Week Five
Dennis Dodd returns from the Oklahoma State-Texas A&M game with his thoughts on the Cowboys. We look at the AP Poll and give an over-ranked and under-ranked team. Dennis breaks down the upcoming Nebraska-Wisconsin showdown, discusses the latest news out of Tennessee, talks Demps and Rainey against Alabama, reviews his Heisman list and much more.
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09/26/11: Week Four Review
After a thrilling weekend, Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst break down the big games and big moments of Week Four. Did LSU and Alabama answer questions about their offenses? Is Oklahoma State this year's Auburn? Does Oklahoma have a good enough running game? Is Braxton Miller legit? Can Baylor be a factor in the Big 12? And watch out for the wide-open Pac-12 South.
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09/23/11: NC State-Cincy, ACC Thoughts, Big Ten Bye Week
ACC/Big East Eye On College Football Blogger Chip Patterson joins the show to talk about Thursday's blowout in Cincinnati, Virginia Tech's struggling offense, this weekend's big games, the Big Ten's pathetic Week Four schedule and much more. With The Office season premiere airing last night, we debate who was missed more Thursday - Michael Scott or Russell Wilson? And we read an email (cbsipodcastfeedback@cbs.com) about the LSU-West Virginia game.
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09/22/11: Talkin' CFB with Brett McMurphy
Brett is back with the latest on conference expansion. What's next for the Big East? Why won't USF let UCF in? Does the ACC stay at 14 or expand to 16? Also, we talk about Braxton Miller's rise in Columbus, Oklahoma's offense and the LSU-West Virginia game - which Brett will be attending this weekend.
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09/21/11: Week Four Preview
With four matchups between Top 25 teams it's a big weekend in college football. Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst break down the action. Will LSU's secondary be able to match the speed of WVU's receivers? Can Arkansas prevent Richardson and Lacy from running wild? Who is the x-factor in the Oklahoma State-Texas A&M game, and can the Seminoles get their first win at Clemson since 2001? We also look at some huge Pac-12 matchups - USC-ASU and Oregon-Arizona - and discuss Missouri's chances of...
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09/20/11: The Doddcast - Week Four
Expansion Expansion Expansion! Dennis Dodd is here to give you the latest. What is the next move? What will happen to the Big East and Big 12? Dennis will be at Oklahoma State-Texas A&M this weekend, so we take our first look at that potential shootout. Plus, we answer your emails at cbsipodcastfeedback@cbs.com and talk Heisman.
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09/19/11: Week Three Review
Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst give their Week Three observations and an updated Top Five. Oklahoma leaves Tallahassee with a big win but some unanswered questions as well. It could be a long year for Ohio State. Does LSU or Alabama have the best defense in the nation? Is there a perfect team out there, or is each contender flawed? We review the big games, big injuries, big comebacks and the best/worst performances of the weekend.
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09/16/11: The Doddcast - Week Three
Dennis Dodd joins Adam Aizer and Bryan Fischer to discuss LSU's dominance over Mississippi State. We are in awe of the LSU defense, but is the offense good enough? Also, Dennis gives his latest thoughts on conference expansion and we give our picks for this weekend's big games and our thoughts on all the gimmicky uniforms.
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09/15/11: Talkin' CFB with Brett McMurphy
Brett McMurphy is a lucky man. One week after attending Notre Dame-Michigan, he will be in Tallahassee for the Oklahoma-FSU showdown, and he actually thinks FSU will win this game. We break it down, plus talk about the latest issue at Ohio State, the origin of the term "student athlete" and whether or not players should be compensated.
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09/14/11: Week Three Preview
It's a huge week in college football as two Top-5 teams meet in Tallahassee and LSU will have its hands full in Starkville. We break down the other big games including Ohio State-Miami, Stanford-Arizona, Michigan State-Notre Dame, West Virginia-Maryland and much more. Some ranked teams are going down this week, so who will it be?
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09/13/11: Pac-12 Surprise Teams, LSU-MSU, OSU-Miami
Bryan Fischer joins us to talk about LSU-Mississippi State and the Ineligibowl (Ohio State-Miami), which he'll be attending this weekend. We've got the latest on the Boise State sanctions and we look at each 2-0 team in the Pac-12 and decide if we're buying or selling. Send us an email at cbsipodcastfeedback@cbs.com
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09/12/11: Week Two Review
What did we learn during Week Two? Is Michigan legit? Does Texas have enough playmakers? Is A.J. McCarron good enough? Plus we talk about the problems at Ohio State, Virginia Tech and West Virginia, some curious coaching decisions by Dan Mullen and Gary Pinkel and more thoughts from a slew of games around the nation.
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09/09/11: Talkin' CFB with Brett McMurphy
Brett McMurphy joins us after attending Oklahoma State-Arizona Thursday night. He gives his thoughts on Brandon Weeden and the Cowboys' electric offense and we debate whether or not the defense is good enough for a National Championship. Plus, who does Justin Blackmon remind Brett of? Next up, Brett gives his insights on the future of the Big 12 and picks some of this weekend's biggest games.
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09/07/11: Week Two Preview
We've got Michigan's first ever home night game, Alabama's first test of the season, the first two big-time SEC clashes and much more. As we look around the country we wonder if Virginia Tech needs to be wary of East Carolina, if Missouri can win at Arizona State, if the Crimson Tide has QB issues and if Utah can upset USC. We go in-depth as we get you set for Week Two.
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09/06/11: Week One Review
So what did we learn in Week One? Adam Aizer and J. Darin Darst discuss porous defenses at Auburn and TCU, Oregon's inability to run, Lane Kiffin's unmatched arrogance, how Boise State measures up to the SEC and much more. Maryland's offense looked good but is the defense good enough to win the ACC Atlantic? What happened to Notre Dame? Are we buying South Florida? Baylor?
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09/02/11: Thursday Recap: Wisconsin, Worst Game Ever,...
Did Western Kentucky and Kentucky set college football back decades? Is Wisconsin a National Championship contender? Is Vick Ballard criminally underrated? We answer these questions and more while reviewing Thursday's games. Sure, Russell Wilson looked good but what is concerning us about the Badgers? Our thoughts on Wisco, Utah, Wake Forest-Syracuse and several other games.
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09/01/11: Talkin' CFB with Brett McMurphy
Senior College Football Writer Brett McMurphy joins the Podcast for the first time. He gives his thoughts on two games he's attending this weekend - East Carolina-South Carolina and Miami-Maryland - and we discuss what kinds of penalties Miami is facing. Plus, Gregg Doyel and Tony Barnhart seem to think Miami is done contending for National Championships. Do we agree?
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08/31/11: Week One Preview
LSU-Oregon, Boise State-Georgia, Miami-Maryland, USF-Notre Dame and so much more. We take a very in-depth look at all the big games and give our picks. Can the LSU Defensive Line do enough against Oregon? How will the Miami suspensions affect Monday's game? Can East Carolina's passing offense shock South Carolina's questionable passing defense? Any chance for Minnesota at USC? UCLA at Houston?
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08/30/11: The Doddcast Season Preview
Dennis Dodd joins us and floats an idea about a potential Big 12 addition, and with a big weekend ahead we take a closer look at LSU-Oregon. Plus, it's time for our season preview. We give our conference picks, Heisman picks, BCS Bowl Games and a National Champion. Also, send us an email at cbsipodcastfeedback@cbs.com throughout the season.
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08/29/11: Heisman Picks
Chip Patterson and Adam Aizer give their Preseason Heisman Ballots and neither pick Andrew Luck to win it. Will it be one of the other stud Quarterbacks? An SEC Running Back? A Big 12 Wide Receiver? We also give some sleeper candidates and debate their chances of being a Heisman finalist.
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08/25/11: Potential BCS Busters
We look at Boise State, TCU, Notre Dame, BYU, UCF, Southern Miss, San Diego State and Air Force and debate which teams (probably only three) have a legitimate chance to play in a BCS Bowl Game. One of us thinks Boise State will play for the National Championship. Will Notre Dame's schedule hold them back? Will TCU's Offensive Line be its undoing?
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08/23/11: Early-Season Big Games to Watch
Bryan Fischer joins Adam Aizer to take an early look at some of the biggest games in September. Boise State-Georgia, LSU-Oregon and Oklahoma-FSU make the cut, but there are some under-the-radar games to discuss as well. Could East Carolina upset South Carolina? Can Notre Dame survive tests against Michigan and Michigan State? How important is BYU's season opener at Ole Miss?
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08/22/11: Miami, AP Poll, LSU and More
Adam Aizer and Chip Patterson talk about the Miami situation and offer potential solutions to college football's problems. Plus, we debate if Oklahoma deserves to be #1, if LSU would be better without Jordan Jefferson, if Arkansas is much worse without Knile Davis and if the new Iowa-Iowa State trophy could possibly be any worse. We also update you on some QB battles and injury news.
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08/19/11: Orlando Sentinel's Cole Harvey on FSU
A buzz is back in Tallahassee as Florida State enters the season as the favorite to win the ACC. Coley Harvey, of the Orlando Sentinel, joins ACC Blogger Chip Patterson to break down the first two weeks of training camp and preview the upcoming season. Can Florida State knock off Oklahoma on Sept. 17? How long has it been since the Seminoles have been this good? Tune in and find out on this special edition of the CBSSports.com College Football Podcast.
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08/18/11: Big East Preview
The Big East could be more explosive this year with some new coaches that emphasize offense. Who should you be watching out for? Can Cincinnati recover from an abysmal 2010? Can anyone catch West Virginia? Is B.J. Daniels capable of bringing USF to a BCS Bowl? Eye on College Football Blogger Chip Patterson joins Adam Aizer to break down the Big East.
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08/17/11: Miami Beat Writer Jorge Milian
Jorge Milian - a UM beat writer for the Palm Beach Post - discusses the allegations surrounding the University of Miami. Jorge talks about Al Golden's future at UM, possible penalties, what he knew about Nevin Shapiro and what questions need to be answered next.
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