AP Top 25 College Football Podcast The Associated Press
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With the help of players, coaches, TV analysts, school administrators and NCAA officials, AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo tackles on-and off-field issues affecting the sport throughout the year. The show gives everyone from the casual fan to the obsessed alum, an insider look into the AP Poll and all that is trending on campuses around the country. Be ready for the big game, signing day or spring practice with this weekly chat about college football.
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Mock NFL draft
Mock NFL draft
What will happen after the Chicago Bears take USC quarterback Caleb Williams No. 1 overall in next week's NFL draft? AP's national NFL Writer Rob Maaddi joins Ralph Russo to go through his mock draft, which includes a bunch of wheeling and dealing, four more quarterbacks being selected after Williams and a total of 10 offensive line going in the first round. Maaddi explains why Heisman winner Jayden Daniels might be the right fit for the Commanders at No. 2 and how the Patriots can take a circuitous route to acquire additional picks and still get their quarterback of the future.
Rob Maaddi's mock draft: https://apnews.com/article/nfl-mock-draft-caleb-williams-bears-2f9c3602d80084eb9c0c7fc0b7fc9530 -
Where is this all going in college football?
Where is this all going in college football?
A proposed Super League model for college football, which is A) DOA and B) not really a super league, has been floating around for a few months. While that idea isn't viable, where college football is heading is very much a question that needs answers. Andy Staples from On3 joins AP's Ralph Russo to consider not just whether a Super League is on the horizon. That answer is almost certainly yes, but what are the various ways it could come together? Is it just a SEC/Big Ten arms race? Or could those conferences also be vulnerable to being broken up? -
Ohio State coach Ryan Day and QB competitions
Ohio State coach Ryan Day and QB competitions
After ending the season on a two-game losing streak, including a third straight to Michigan, Ohio State won the offseason. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day joins AP's Ralph Russo to discuss flipping the vibes, returning stars, managing a loaded QB room and finding one more play to win the most important game of the season. Also, Bud Elliott from the 247 Sports and the Cover-3 Podcast joins the show to talk about spring QB competitions and USC's recruiting heater. -
BC coach Bill O'Brien and CFP optimism
BC coach Bill O'Brien and CFP optimism
Bill O'Brien has had a crazy offseason, leaving the Patriots when Bill Belichik was forced out, going to Ohio State to become offensive coordinator and then landing in February at Boston College as the head coach. At a time when we here a lot about how coaches are fleeing the chaotic world of college football, why did O'Brien come back? Plus, Steven Godfrey of the Split Zone Duo podcast is excited and optimistic about the 12-team College Football Playoff. He spells out why. -
Adjusting projections; Interview with Troy coach Gerad Parker
Adjusting projections; Interview with Troy coach Gerad Parker
ESPN's preseason SP+ projections have 13 of the top 15 teams in the country in either the Big Ten or the Southeastern Conference. Bill Connelly, the brains behind SP+, joins AP's Ralph Russo to discuss the projections and what they portend in the first year of super conferences and a 12-team playoff. Plus, how the Big Ten and SEC are starving the rest of college football. Also, Troy coach Gerad Parker joins the show to discuss his move from offensive coordinator at Notre Dame to the two-time defending Sun Belt champions.
Ralph's story on CFP revenue sharing deal: https://apnews.com/article/college-football-playoff-cfp-2d6f873ce07bb8b51660354f5bcff5f1 -
Who are the best coaches in college football?
Who are the best coaches in college football?
Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel of The Athletic join AP's Ralph Russo to discuss their rankings of the Top 25 coaches in college football right now. The retirement of Nick Saban, Jim Harbaugh moving on to the NFL and a few down years by Dabo Swinney have opened up more than a few spots in the near the top of the rankings, opening the door for coaches such as Lance Leipold of Kansas and Kalen DeBoer, Saban's replacement who just led Washington to the national championship game. And how will expectations on coaches change in college football's new world order?
Ralph's Top 10 coaches:
No. 1 Kirby Smart, Georgia
No. 2 Dabo Swinney, Clemson
No. 3 Brian Kelly, LSU
No. 5. Kyle Whittingham, Utah
No. 6 Kalen DeBoer, Alabama
No. 7 James Franklin, Penn State
No. 8 Lance Leipold, Kansas
No. 9 Mike Norvell, Florida State
No. 10 Lincoln Riley, USC
Customer Reviews
Dilemma
Ralph, I have a problem. I never want your show to end, yet I can’t wait to get to 3 and Out! Is there a name for this condition? Is there a cure? Signed - Hurry up and wait.
Great podcast
This is the best college football podcast available. It’s insightful and entertaining, without being sophomoric. I feel like I learn something every time I listen.
4 stars
I like the podcast and would give it 5 stars but the host keep talking over the guests. He has to make his point instead of just letting them finish their point first.