False Start - College Football Podcast

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Now we start... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) took a good, hard look at the 2026 NFL Draft through the lens of Cody's latest mock for FanSided.com. Buhler was not flying solo like a cup in this one, but rather flying blind in trying to understand who Cody had going where. It was a splendid time! From there, the guys dissected the best and worst head coaches in the ACC, Joel Klatt's best coaches in the country, and the 10 hottest seats in the country, according to Brad Crawford of CBS Sports. This was all before figuring out where 4-star QB Gunner Rivers is going to college... There is nothing better than being alive because this is False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! People who go to college for seven years are called doctors! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) discussed the end of the Joey Aguilar era of college football. While Trinidad Chambliss got a sixth year, season No. 8 was not in the cards for the former Tennessee, UCLA, and Appalachian State quarterback. Buhler and Cody also touched on the best and worst coaches in the Big Ten during this program. Spray that thing for bugs because this is False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! We are here and we are thriving! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) were reunited and it felt so good. It had been about two weeks now since they had seen each others' faces over Zoom, so you better believe False Start was more off the rails than usual. The guys touched on the IMG Academy's rough financial ties to something nefarious, who could be a great CFB commissioner, and the best and the worst the SEC coaching world has to offer. The guys ended the show with an international addition of some offseason Just Like Novocaine with ABBA, all before closing out the program with the most anticipated Local Scouting Report of all time. Cody went to the Super Bowl and got sick, while Buhler sat some dogs and ventured out into the Atlanta exurbs. It's gonna be great because it's gonna be False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Cody Williams is back and flying solo like a cup and talking about Trinidad Chambliss being named eligible for Ole Miss, Joey Aguilar trying to do the same for Tennessee, and what it means for both programs this season. We also look at Alabama potentially cancelling their series with Ohio State and what that would look like for Kalen DeBoer, look at Mark Schlabach's too-early All-American Team picks from Arch Manning to Malachi Toney, break down the Big Ten's proposed 24-team playoff, unpack the MAC adding Sacramento State, and give Broyles Award winner Bryant Haines his flowers for his work at Indiana. Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! One more for the road... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup once again with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) down for the count. Buhler carried on anyway by sharing his way-too-early Heisman Trophy ballots, shared 10 burning CFB offseason questions he had to get off his chest, and so much more. Also, North Dakota State is flying so high like a G6 by joining ... the G6! False Start is not a choice, but a lifestyle, mostly because it is False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! You don't have to throw as long as you don't no-show. On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) once again flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) a bit under the weather. Buhler touched on Fernando Mendoza's NFL Combine plans, Akheem Mesidor's draft stock, and so much more on this fine episode. If it is the heart of the offseason, it's gotta be False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup once again with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) in the Bay Area covering the Super Bowl. Buhler attempted to keep this thing on the rails for as long as he could... He touched on Gus Malzahn retiring from the coaching profession, with Mike Norvell now being the one to call plays at Florida State. After being inspired by a few things Will Stein said to Andy & Ari On3, Buhler looked at Brad Crawford's way-too-early CFP bracket for 2026-27. He had thoughts on all of that, as well as what new NFL head coaches would be fun to play for coming out of college. Make sure you remember the Super Bowl is happening this weekend because this is False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! You're never late when you're always on time! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) on his way to the Bay Area to go cover Super Bowl 60. Buhler kept this thing on the tracks with thoughts on Gary Patterson taking over the USC Trojans defense, as well as some ramblings about the latest Heisman Trophy and national championship odds... Will Michigan bounce back in a big way under new head coach Kyle Whittingham? How about Jon Sumrall channeling his inner Urban Meyer to turn Florida around? It's all right here, right now, because this is False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! If you are #OpenToWork, what else are you open to? On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) prepared for Super Bowl 60. While Cody will be on the ground in Santa Clara, Buhler will be holding down the fort for the foreseeable future. Before Cody gets frisky in Frisco, the guys respected Fernando Mendoza's LinkedIn game, compared all 32 NFL teams to college football ones, and then, things got off the rails just a little bit... The guys proudly inducted a magnificent seven men into the False Start Hall of Fame, including one guy Buhler had no idea made the cut. After that, they did some Guys Remembering Coaches where they finished with a childhood hero of theirs from youth sports. For those of us who go pro in something other than sports, it's gotta be False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Lane Kiffin is living up to his Portal King moniker at LSU, Darian Mensah-Duke-Miami drama is continuing, and Dabo Swinney cooked Ole Miss and Pete Golding. Cody Williams breaks down all the transfer portal trappings with John Buhler getting a well-deserved break. He also looks at Notre Dame getting favorable treatment in the CFB Playoff, Arthur Smith taking over as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, Deion Sanders fining players, critiques a way-too-early Top 25 rankings, and finally talks about jersey patches coming to college football. Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Friends don't lie! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) go into the Upside Down in and around Hawkins, Indiana to attempt to explain what the hell happened in the 2025-26 college football season. Whether it is a playoff simulation without Indiana or Miami being a part of it, heroes we loved but did not make it out okay in the end, it is all there in this Stranger Things episode. So make sure you've got enough aerosol for four pumps of that Farrah Fawcett spray, grab an Eggo, and make your way to the pull-out couch because this is False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! We just might be living in a simulation?! The Indiana Hoosiers just went 16-0 en route to their first national championship in program history. On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to Indiana's 27-21 win over Miami in the national title bout. The guys had thoughts about Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti, as well as on Carson Beck and the rest of Mario Cristobal's team. Smoke 'em through the filter if you got 'em because this is False Start! Support the show

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Who says you can't stay home? On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the latest makings and shakings from the transfer portal. With Dante Moore deciding to break the New York Jets' heart, he will be the perfect mentor to the most impressionable of impressionables in Dylan Raiola. After discussing the Oregon Ducks for a bit, the guys previewed the national championship game between Indiana and Miami. Who is going to win? Find out now! Just do it, and False Start, baby!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Always be 'crootin'! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) got really into the latest makings and shakings of the transfer portal. They had a feeling where Dylan Raiola would end up, but following the tail-end of Sam Leavitt's recruitment sure was fascinating! The guys also had some more thoughts on the College Football Playoff, particularly when it came to the likes of Indiana, Miami, and especially Oregon. It is never too late to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! And then there were two... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to the College Football Playoff national semifinals. While they got a good one on Thursday night in the Fiesta Bowl between Miami and Ole Miss, the Peach Bowl between Indiana and Oregon was a complete dud. With Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt, the guys reacted to Miami and Indiana moving on, with Ole Miss and Oregon wondering what the hell happened... Your New Year's resolution may be in the toilet, so there is never a better time than now to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! We will have a title bout before you know it... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed the upcoming College Football Playoff national semifinals slate with Ole Miss and Miami duking it out in the Fiesta Bowl, followed by the Peach Bowl having so much Big Ten Energy between Indiana and Oregon in a rematch. The guys also touched on the latest makings and shakings in the transfer portal, as well as the power of the Power Point, and most certainly not PowerPoint. When you point at something, you're letting everyone know that you False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Tis the season of movement in college football! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) unable to record on Sunday night. Buhler looked at the very early movings of the transfer portal, with intense focus on the quarterbacks. Where will Sam Leavitt, Brendan Sorsby, Josh Hoover, Drew Mestemaker, and others end up? Find out now! You can be late to the party, but you are always on time to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! And then there were four... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) went Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to recap then incredibly exciting national quarterfinals slate of the College Football Playoff. While Miami and Ole Miss won close ones in upset fashion over Ohio State and Georgia, Oregon and Indiana had no issues whatsoever skating past Texas Tech and Alabama with relative ease. Cody did not have to talk Buhler off the edge, but you definitely need to check out one of the better installments of Three Yards and a Cloud of Punt to date! New year, same us, because this is False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! Are you ready for some more College Football Playoff football?! The national quarterfinals begin in earnest on New Year's Eve when No. 10 Miami takes on No. 2 Ohio State. John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) previewed all four national quarterfinals games, as well as reacted to Michigan hiring former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham. To end the program, the guys shared some Christmas-time stories during some Local Scouting Report, right before Buhler proved once and for all that Graphic Design is truly His Passion. No matter how many years you need to spend in college, it is never too late to False Start!

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! It’s Christmas time in college football, and Cody Williams is breaking down the sport in the name of the holiday season while John Buhler got a holiday break. Who are the Scrooges? Which players, coaches or teams need coal in their stocking, or took a loss this year? Which coaches need to make New Year’s resolutions? It’s all in here, from Bill Belichick at UNC to Diego Pavia at Vanderbilt and much more.