Stew and Bruce give their picks for Notre Dame-Texas A&M, USC-LSU and the other big Week 1 games, plus upsets to watch. They also discuss reports this week that the Big 12 may soon vote on whether to invite UConn as its next member. Plus, they answer listener emails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew are joined by Micah Brown, director of Sign Stealer, the new Netflix documentary about Connor Stalions, the coach inside the Michigan cheating scandal. How did the movie come about? How does he feel about Connor after the film making process? The guys also react to Florida State's loss to Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland. What does the loss mean for the Seminoles ACC and National Championship hopes. Hosts: Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman Producer: Tim McMaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce remember back to their video game playing days with the release of College Football 25. Then it's on to SEC Media Days where Nick Saban stole the show. The guys also discuss the idea of NIL collectives holding back payments from players who get into trouble off the field and everything else happening in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NCAAW National Championship game was one of the biggest college sporting events of the season. Bruce talks with Lindsay Schnell about the groundbreaking game that will be remembered for a long time between LSU & Iowa. Plus, college football mailbag questions! What is the most memorable play of all time? How do coaches avoid a sophomore slump after getting off to a hot start in year one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Antonio Morales joins Bruce and Stew to discuss the state of Pac-12 recruiting and his alma mater San Diego State's run to the Final Four. Lincoln Riley and Caleb Williams are prepping for year two in LA as the Trojans spring ball is underway. Plus, mailbag questions: Why doesn't anyone talk about redeveloping how the CFP selection committee works? A lot of people are posting tongue-in-cheek that because Ryan Day has lost to Michigan two years in a row, He is about to be fired. My question is what would it actually take for him to be fired? Given your collective tenure, are there particular coaches you have known and covered whose evolution and career trajectories stand out in your mind? Which program serves the best press box food? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March Madness delivered once again. The guys discuss takeaways from the first weekend of madness. Can Tom Herman rebuild his image at FAU? A coach who was once a lightning rod in the sport is now starting over in Boca. Colorado has sold almost 30k tickets to its spring game. Last year about 2k fans were in the building. Welcome to the Deion Sanders effect. Can the Buffs go to a bowl game in 2023? Plus, Stew and Bruce discuss the impact football has had on their lives both professionally and personally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are joined by The Athletic's Max Olson to discuss the latest news about conference realignment. Will the Big 12 poach PAC-12 schools? How much of a role will the PAC-12 TV deal have in this? How quickly will these decisions be made?  Where does Miami fit into the future landscape of CFB? Plus, mailbag questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce have their annual list of top 25 college football coaches! On this year's podcast The Athletic's Chris Vannini joins the discussion. How far should Jimbo Fisher fall in the rankings? Should Nick Saban or Kirby Smart be ranked #1? Why did Bruce rank James Franklin ahead of Ryan Day & Brian Kelly? Did a Group of 5 coach make the cut? Does Chip Kelly make the top 25? Lane Kiffin continues to be a polarizing figure in the sport. Plus, more discussion and debate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are back with college football news and notes during NFL Scouting Combine week. What is the future of the ACC? Could the conference fall victim to realignment?  Bruce discusses his latest story on William & Mary, who has the most creative offense in CFB. Dane Brugler joins the show to discuss this week's NFL combine. How will this year's group of QBs be evaluated? Which late-round running back will make an immediate impact on the professional level? Plus, mailbag questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football is changing rapidly. Bruce and Stew discuss whether current and potential changes will make the sport better or worse. Pete Sampson joins Stew and Bruce to go inside the Notre Dame OC search. What really happened with Utah OC's Andy Ludwig's buyout and why didn't Notre Dame pay it? Former OC Tommy Rees left for Alabama and enraged the fanbase. Does it really matter? Plus, mailbag question on South Carolina's success on the field and the trail under Shane Beamer, college football statistics and analytics, the Pac-12 and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce welcome Nicole Auerbach to the show to discuss the latest news about Pac-12 realignment. First, producer John chats with the guys about Jalen Hurts' epic performance in a Super Bowl loss. Texas & Oklahoma are officially headed to the SEC in 2024, one year ahead of schedule. The guys take a look at some new coordinator hires across the sport. Which hire is the best? Plus, mailbag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew are joined by Andy Staples to discuss an unbelievable story born in the NIL collective era. How did this happen? Who is responsible? Why did the deal fall through? Could it happen again? The sport of college football is changing rapidly and the dirty details about NIL recruiting are almost unfathomable. Plus, mailbag questions on Virginia Tech, Jim Harbaugh & Purdue. ---- Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/audible Right now Roman has a special offer for our listeners. Use this link to get 20% off your first order. Just go to ro dot co slash ATHLETIC today. That’s R-O, dot C-O, slash ATHLETIC for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew is still getting over the Bengals heartbreaking loss in the AFC Championship game. Bruce teases a story coming out this week on The Athletic about Jalen Hurts. The guys discuss how NIL collectives are impacting the business of college football right now from recruiting, to coaching hires & more. Should these funds be regulated? Miami fires Josh Gattis as OC. The 'Canes haven't been good on offense since 2017. Who should Mario Cristobal hire to fix the trend? Plus, a great mailbag question asking which head coach wins natty first: Ryan Day, Lincoln Riley or Brian Kelly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are in Las Vegas for Big 12 media days! They sit down with commissioner Brett Yormark to talk about the upcoming season, private equity, naming rights and much more. Plus, Stew and Bruce share their expectations for the conference this year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Brock Purdy & Patrick Mahomes all had very different college football careers. This weekend they will all play in the NFC & AFC championship games. Stew and Bruce discuss what it was like to watch them play in college and how likely it was for each to get to this big stage. What is going on with Jim Harbaugh and Michigan? The offseason following another Big Ten title and playoff appearance has been nothing short of bizarre. Plus mailbag questions on LSU's future under Brian Kelly, Jaden Rashada's recruiting soap opera, the Big Ten commissioner opening & future CFB Playoff scheduling. ------------------------- Get a $15 Truman Shave trial set for just $3 at harrys.com/audible To get ready, Roman Ready, for better sex this Valentine’s Day. Go to ro dot co slash ATHLETIC today to get 20% off your entire first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are back with the latest news and notes around the sport of college football... Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren bolts back to the NFL as Chicago Bears President. Dabo Swinney fires Brandon Streeter and hires now former TCU OC Garrett Riley. 5-Star QB Jaden Rashada asks for his LOI release at Florida. Is an amateur NIL collective to blame? The Athletic's Alabama beat writer Aaron Suttles discusses changes on Nick Saban's staff. Is former Tennessee HC Jeremy Pruitt the frontrunner to replace DC Pete Golding? Will Nick Saban win another title before he retires? Plus, mailbag questions on Louisville's ceiling as a program, Jim Harbaugh & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew are in Los Angeles where Georgia beat TCU 65-7 in a National Championship blowout. Is Stetson Bennett the greatest Bulldog of all-time? Has UGA passed Alabama as the best program in college football? Should Kirby Smart take Nick Saban's throne as the best coach in college football? Do the Dawgs have a legit chance to be the first team ever to 3-peat? The guys try to put the result into perspective. Plus, it's never too early for a way-to-early 2023 top 25. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/AUDIBLE Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/AUDIBLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce recap the final slate of bowl games before Monday's National Championship. USC's poor defense showed up again in the Cotton Bowl and the Trojans blew a lead late vs. Tulane. Penn State caps an 11-win season with a Rose Bowl trophy. Is Jim Harbaugh leaving for the NFL? Plus, mailbag questions!  --------------------------- Get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code AUDIBLE at bollandbranch.com Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code AUDIBLE to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas Get 20% off your first order at ro.co/ATHLETIC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are together in Arizona where they witnessed TCU beat Michigan in an instant classic. Georgia vs. Ohio State was an unbelievable encore that came down to a FG at the stroke of midnight. The guys share their thoughts on both games and turn the page to next Monday's National Championship game. Happy New Year! _________________________________________________ Go to theathletic.com/theaudible to join The Athletic Visit ro.co/ATHLETIC for 20% off at Roman Get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code AUDIBLE at bollandbranch.com Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code AUDIBLE to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are back ahead of the New Year's Six bowl games. Will it be another year of two semi-final blowouts? Clemson and Tennessee kick off the weekend on Friday in Miami at the Orange Bowl. Penn State and Utah will meet on January 2nd to wrap things up in the Rose Bowl. The playoff games are Saturday night on NYE. Is USC going to care about its Cotton Bowl game vs. Tulane? Plus, mailbag questions on National Signing Day, offensive philosophy & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce welcome "The Portal Authority" Max Olson to the show to discuss which programs are doing well in the transfer portal window. How does the transfer recruiting process work compared to National Signing Day? Plus, mailbag questions!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce remember Mike Leach who died Monday at the age of 61. Leach was a man who lived many different lives and always had a story to tell. The guys tell their own stories about Coach Leach and celebrate what made him one of the most unique coaches in college football history. His "air raid" offense will leave a lasting impact on the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew discuss the coaching carousel which is still spinning. Scott Satterfield leaves Louisville for Cincinnati Jeff Brohm leaves Purdue to replace Satterfield at Louisville Deion Sanders meets with Colorado players for the first time Over 1000 players are currently in the transfer portal. Who are the guys in the portal that can make a big impact on a new team in 2023? Plus, mailbag questions on CFP expansion, the Heisman trophy & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce react to the College Football Playoff field announcement. Georgia will play Ohio State in the Peach Bowl and Michigan will play TCU in the Fiesta Bowl. USC got demolished by Utah on Friday night in Las Vegas. The guys were both there to witness the Trojans poor defensive performance. Will Lincoln Riley ever have a good defense? Deion Sanders takes the Colorado job. What type of success will Coach Prime have in Boulder? Will he be able to land five-star recruits and build a championship roster? Plus, the transfer portal window opens on Monday. What high-profile QBs will be on the move this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which college football teams were helped and hurt the most by conference realignment? Stew and Bruce reassess the moves and discuss the winners and losers. Then, they close out the show answering your mailbag questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce react to the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings that were released on Tuesday night. Ohio State is 5th ahead of Alabama at 6. Can either team jump TCU or USC after championship weekend? Hugh Freeze is back in the SEC at Auburn. Was this a good hire and can the former Ole Miss and Liberty coach rebuild his reputation? Mailbag: Are Georgia and Michigan exploiting inefficiencies in modern college football? Has Nebraska learned nothing from the long-term contracts given to the likes of Jimbo Fisher and Mel Tucker? Now that Jimbo has fixed the Aggies’s offensive problems by firing Darrell Dickey (sarcasm). Who do you think he calls? Why hasn't Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith been discussed more in head coaching positions for this cycle? + more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan dominates Ohio State. Bruce was there. The college football playoff picture is tight. Can the Buckeyes still get in? Alabama is back into the picture. The coaching carousel has begun... Matt Rhule is hired at Nebraska. Is it a home run? Luke Fickell is hired at Wisconsin. How did this come together so quickly? David Shaw steps down at Stanford. Who is on the shortlist to replace him? Back later this week to answer mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are back for rivalry weekend! The new CFP rankings are out and 2-loss LSU is ahead of 1-loss Clemson and 1-loss USC. Why? Ohio State vs. Michigan could have record viewership numbers. Will Lincoln Riley jump to the NFL before USC jumps to the Big Ten? Reports are surfacing about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to take the Auburn job. A decision could be made by Friday after the Egg Bowl. Will Nick Saban ever win another National title at Alabama? Should Michigan fans be worried about losing Biff Poggi? Which top CFB programs need new stadiums? + more mailbag questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew recap week 12 of the college football season... USC vs. UCLA lived up to the hype and the Trojans CFP hopes are alive. Caleb Williams' Heisman campaign is getting stronger by the week. Oregon survives Utah and will play Oregon State with a trip to the Pac-12 title game on the line. South Carolina exploits Tennessee's defense and drops 63 points on a top 5 team. The Vols playoff hopes are over. If Clemson finishes the season as a one-loss ACC title will the Tigers need help to get in? Bruce was on the sideline for TCU's last-minute hear-stopping walk-off win vs. Baylor. Michigan and Ohio State both remain undefeated and will meet in a high-stakes version of "The Game" just like last season. Plus, a coaching carousel update heading into the final regular season weekend of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are back mid-week to discuss the build up to week 12 of the season. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the three UVA players who were murdered on Sunday night. Virginia's game on Saturday vs. Coastal Carolina has ben canceled. -USC at UCLA is a massive week 11 game with Pac-12 Championship and College Football Playoff implications -The new CFP rankings were revealed Tuesday night which means a fresh discussion about playoff scenarios for contenders. -Mailbag questions on the the Big Ten, West Virginia and coaches play sheets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew react to week 11 of the college football season... -The Pac-12 has been turned upside down with Oregon's loss to Washington and UCLA's loss to Arizona. QB play in the league this year has been electric thanks to Michael Penix Jr and Bo Nix. -LSU survives a scare at Arkansas and the Tigers are headed to the SEC title game in Brian Kelly's first season in Baton Rouge. -Texas A&M has lost six straight games and is now one of the worst teams. record-wise in college football. How did this happen? -Is David Shaw's tenure at Stanford on thin ice? -TCU remains undefeated with an impressive win on the road vs. Texas. It wasn't Sonny Dykes offense that got the job done it was the Horned Frogs' defense. -Shoutouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman have the latest news, notes & opinions on college football. Michigan associate head football coach Francis “Biff” Poggi is Jim Harbaugh's secret weapon.  The new CFP rankings were released on Tuesday night.  Undefeated TCU vaults up into the #4 spot.  Oregon is #6 despite a 49-3 loss in week 1 vs. Georgia.  Playoff scenarios!  Plus, mailbag questions on... Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Bills QB Coach Joe Brady  UCONN HC Jim Mora  Jimbo Fisher's future at Texas A&M Alabama's run of titles under Nick Saban  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce recap a thrilling weekend of college football! LSU knocks Bama off at home which has massive SEC title and playoff implications. Brian Kelly was emotional after the win. Did Nick Saban's game mismanagement cost the Tide a win? Georgia smashed #1 Tennessee in Athens. Are the Dawgs heavy National Championship favorites? Ohio State had a poor performance at Northwestern. Is there cause for concern for the Buckeyes or just an outlier? Clemson gets blown out at Notre Dame. Are the Tigers out of the playoff picture? Will Oregon, USC and UCLA all be in the top 10 this week? The Pac-12's playoff hopes are alive. Bruce was in Fort Worth and saw TCU beat Texas Tech to remain undefeated. He talks about how Sonny Dykes has hit the ground running in year 1. Plus, shoutouts to Tanner Mordecai and the Ohio Bobcats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce react to the first CFP rankings of the season. -Undefeated TCU is ranked behind 1-loss Alabama. Is there a scenario where a perfect Horned Frogs team gets left out? Oregon and USC need major help as well. -#16 Illinois is a long shot playoff hopeful with Michigan and potentially Ohio State still on the schedule. -What would a 12-team playoff field look like with these rankings? This is what we'll get in the future. Plus: -An update on the Michigan vs. Michigan State postgame fight that is being investigated as a potential assault. -Bryan Harsin is officially out at Auburn. Who is on the shortlist to get the job? Do they need a splash hire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce recap week 9 of the college football season: Ohio State scores 28 in the 4th quarter to beat Penn State. Marvin Harrison Jr. looks like the best WR in the country. Michigan dominates Michigan State but a postgame fight stole headlines. K-State runs #9 Oklahoma State off the field 48-0. TCU escapes a trap game at West Virginia and remains undefeated, Bruce is headed to Fort Worth next week for the Horned Frogs vs. Texas Tech. The Big 12 lands a new TV deal that exceeding expectation after losing Texas & Oklahoma. Plus, shoutouts to Jim Mora & UConn, Gus Malzahn & UCF, Louisville for getting its season back on track and Iowa for scoring 30+ points! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce begin the show by talking about Bruce’s CFP 12-team projection. Then, they share their thoughts on EA Sports’ toughest place to play rankings and Bruce talks about his time at the Elite 11 showcase.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce have the latest news and notes on college football heading into week 9!  -Can Penn State upset Ohio State at home?  -Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz is fighting back against constant criticism. Is his legacy in jeopardy?  -Tennessee hosts Kentucky this weekend in what could be a trap game ahead of Georgia. Is it more likely that the Vols go undefeated or lose two games?  -Why did Lincoln Riley and Ray Day's have year one success compared to Marcus Freeman and Brent Venables who are struggling?  -What are the most underrated stadiums in college football?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew is in Oregon where he saw the Ducks steamroll undefeated UCLA. Bo Nix was on fire and threw 5TDs. Bruce says Clemson's comeback win vs. Syracuse was the game of the day. TCU remains undefeated. The playoff picture is taking shape. Ohio State is the first Big Ten team to score 45 points in six straight games for over 100 years. LSU is back on track under Brian Kelly. The Tigers handed Ole Miss their first loss of the season. Jimbo Fisher has Texas A&M playing bad football. Is his future in Aggieland in doubt? Plus, shoutouts!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce discuss the playoff race as the season hits the halfway point. There are still undefeated teams from all five conferences! How many SEC teams can make it? Will there be two from the SEC East? Where does Bama stand with one loss to Tennessee? Are UCLA and USC still in the mix? Clemson is 7-0 and not getting a lot of attention. Plus, mailbag questions on Tennessee, the SEC on CBS, Bryce Young, the sport's offensive onslaught & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce recap a wild weekend of college football. Tennessee's win over Alabama might be the most exciting regular season game in a long time. Hendon Hooker is the breakout star of the season. TCU & Ole Miss both remain undefeated. How good are both programs? Michigan dominates Penn State at home with a nearly unstoppable run game. Outside of Michigan and Ohio State, is the Big Ten down? Utah goes for a two point conversion late to beat USC and hand Lincoln Riley his first loss as Trojans Head Coach. It's time to start discussing playoff scenarios. Plus, Notre Dame suffers another brutal loss & shoutouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce discuss The Athletic's "Secrets of the Coaching Carousel" series which published this week on the site. Bryce Young's status for Saturday's game vs. Tennessee is still uncertain. #10 Penn State's visit to #5 Michigan headlines a loaded week 7 slate. The guys preview that game as well as Oklahoma State at TCU, Kansas at Oklahoma, LSU at Florida, Clemson at FSU & USC at Utah. Plus, mailbag questions on the CFP race, Matt Rhule's potential return to Nebraska, Auburn's future & the Group of Five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama beats Texas A&M by stopping the Aggies at the 2 yard line on the last play of the game. Can Tennessee beat Bama at Neyland Stadium this Saturday? The Vols and QB Hendon Hooker look dangerous and are a fun team to watch. Should OU fans panic about Brent Venables after the Sooners 49-0 loss vs. Texas? The Big 12 feels completely upside down. TCU is undefeated and Kansas is good. USC & UCLA are both 6-0 at the same time since 2005. Northwestern & Stanford are both struggling. Are Pat Fitzgerald and David Shaw on the hot seat? Plus, Bruce talks about his trip to Indiana and shoutouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew react to Wisconsin firing of Head Coach Paul Chryst. Will interim coach Jim Leonhard get the job permanently? Colorado fires Karl Dorrell. What type of candidate pool will the Buffs be able to hire from? Oklahoma and Texas meet this weekend in the Red River Rivalry. Plus, mailbag questions on Nebraska, Wisconsin, Louisville, Minnesota & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew recap another exciting weekend of college football. Jimbo Fischer’s Texas A&M offense continues to struggle. Oklahoma’s defense is in trouble. Georgia escapes Mizzou; is it jump a blip for the Dawgs? Is there cause for concern with Paul Chryst? Are you buying UCLA now? Plus, shoutouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are back for their mid-week episode as week 5 of the college football season is on the horizon. Georgia Tech fires Geoff Collins who becomes the third power five coach to lose his job so far this season. Who is on the short list to takeover in Atlanta? Plus, mailbag questions on Texas, the Big 12, analytics in college football, Georgia standout TE Brock Bowers and the Big Ten.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Stew recap another exciting weekend of college football. Oklahoma falls to K-State thanks to Adrian Martinez's standout performance and 5TDs. The Kansas Jayhawks are now 4-0! Could either team win the Big 12?Tennessee beats Florida at Neyland Stadium. Is Hendon Hooker a Heisman candidate? Auburn wins once again thanks to a miracle at Jordan-Hare. #10 Arkansas falls vs. Texas A&M. The Pac-12 seems wide open 4 weeks into the season. Michigan State has major issues after a 34-7 loss at Minnesota. Is Michigan a top 5 team? Clemson survives Wake Forest in overtime. Miami is upset by Middle Tennessee State. Plus, shoutouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are in New York for The Athletic’s college sports summit and there is plenty to discuss as they plan for the fall. They look ahead to the 12-team playoff and how people will consume college football this season. They also discuss the Big 12’s potential private equity investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce ask producer John Hayes if he's ready to walk back his negative comments about Penn State Head Coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions' 3-0 start. The guys discuss their latest story on The Athletic this week about the dark side of NIL. Plus, mailbag questions on the Pac-12, coaching changes, group of 5 and CFB commissioners.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce discuss how the college football season is taking shape three weeks into the season. Penn State beats Auburn at Jordan-Hare. Oklahoma blows out Nebraska. Could the Nittany Lions and Sooners be surprise playoff contenders? The Big Ten East looks like a very strong division. Kansas is 3-0 for the first time since 2009. Georgia looks like the best team in the country and TE Brock Bowers is an amazing talent. Plus, shoutouts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Bruce are joined by Kaylee Hartung who is back in the sports media industry with Thursday Night Football on Amazon. Plus, mailbag questions on coaching searches, CFB viewership ratings, Arkansas' top 10 ranking, Pac-12 after-dark & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices