Episodes

Ty and Dan take a closer look at what it'd take for a handful of teams to get to the "next step" and grow into a program that reliably wins 8 games a season. How close are Arizona and Georgia Tech to making the jump and how have recent coaches changes and transfers factored in? Is the infrastructure in place to support a leap forward? Plus, Jeff Ermann from InsideMDSports.com stops by to examine the Terrapins' plan for building on their progress in the Big Ten. And, a quick look at Payton Thorne's transfer to Auburn, Chris Klieman's new contract with Kansas State and new schedule for the expanded College Football Playoff starting in 2024.

Ty and Dan field questions from the Verballerhood about the Coach Prime Strategy in Colorado, the biggers leapers of 2023, college football's endangered Cinderella stories, the Portal's effect on Group of Five players, games in foreign countries, and more!

Ty and Dan refer a lively slate of questions for investigation by their Internal Affairs division, including Deion Sanders' master plan, Tyler Buchner's recent transfer to Alabama, the latest setback for Mel Tucker at Michigan State, the most interesting transfer portal teams, the silver lining to mass realignment and college uniforms with the wrong colors.

Episode Description Ty and Dan invite Nate Tice of The Athletic back to the show to break down the upcoming NFL Draft. Who does he prefer between Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis? Which players have the chance to be “rulebreakers” at the next level? What trends among college athletes will soon ...

Ty and Dan chat with Parker Fleming (@statsowar) about Sonny Dykes's remarkable first season as head coach of TCU football. What was it like taking over for a legend in Gary Patterson? How did he get things to click so quickly? How is the program using its runner-up boost to aid recruiting and program development? What are reasonable expectations looking forward?

Ty chats with Mike Vorel of the Seattle Times to get the grade for Kalen DeBoer's first season as coach of the Washington Huskies. How was he able to transform the offense so quickly? What was the state of the program after Jimmy Lake's sudden exit? How are the Huskies trying to counter Oregon's recruiting dominance in the Pacific Nortwest? And what are realistic expectations for Year 2 and beyond?

Episode Description Dan chats with Chris Level of RedRaiderSports.com about Joey McGuire’s first year in Lubbock as head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders. What was the state of the program when McGuire took over? What grade does McGuire get for an 8-5 season in 2022? What needs to happen next for the Red ...

Ty and Dan talk with Andy Bitter of TechSideline.com about Brent Pry's first season as head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies. After a mediocre 3-8 campaign, how close is Pry to retooling the roster and taking a step forward with the offense? What was the state of affairs after the Justin Fuente era in Blacksburg? How patient are Virginia Tech fans after nearly 30 years of sustained success under Frank Beamer?