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The college football season is just a few short weeks away and McElroy dives into some of the biggest ‘what ifs’ before kickoff. What if Michigan beats Ohio State again, or Nebraska misses a bowl game, or Penn State loses to West Virginia in week 1. What if Clemson beats Georgia or Alabama loses 3 games or Nico Iamaleava is a Heisman finalist. Plus injuries hit Notre Dame, Tennessee and Nebraska a...

10 wins has always been the sign of a very good season and it is assumed that 10 wins should earn a berth in the 12 team CFP - not so fast my friend. McElroy goes through the SEC, BIG 10, BIG 12 and ACC to tell you that not all 10-2’s are created equal. In depth breakdowns on why the BIG 12 will be a 1 bid conference, why Missouri better win at least 11 and why Notre Dame is NOT a lock at 10-2. Pl...

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers’ in the BIG 12 as four new teams enter the conference. Is there a legit National Championship contender in the conference? Will the new teams Utah, Colorado and Arizona step in and challenge right away or will Oklahoma State or Kansas State take the reins as the dominant team? Is there a sleeper in UCF or Kansas (yes that Kansas) that can make the CFP? Plus we h...

Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers’ in the SEC as they look to return to the top of the mountain in 2024. Who can win a Natty? Well we know the traditional powers of Alabama, Georgia and Texas are all capable, but everyone needs to understand that Ole Miss CAN win the National Championship this year. Missouri, Tennessee and LSU all look to make the 12 team CFP and might if a few key pieces come t...

The ACC has a lot of questions heading into the 2024 season - and we are only talking ON the field. McElroy breaks down the tier’s of ACC teams and tells you why Clemson, Florida State and Miami are all at the top but not national title contenders (yet). Plus can NC State and Louisville crash the party and earn a CFP bid? Is the new guy SMU a threat or will it be Virginia Tech, and all their retur...

Greg McElroy goes through the BIG 10 and breaks down who falls into championship contention, CFP contention, dark horses, sleepers and more. Find out why McElroy has Penn State as a tier 1 team and Michigan as tier 2. Is Iowa a CFP contender and will Washington, USC and Nebraska surprise a few teams and make a move? Is conference supremacy on the line for the BIG 10 this year? Plus, Nick Saban fie...

Nick Saban stole the show at SEC Media Days and McElroy gives you a few behind the scenes stories as the GOAT starts his full time broadcasting career. Plus, we listen back to the coaches' sound and determine if that was the truth or just “coach speak” - Is Georgia playing with a chip on their shoulder, has Ole Miss figured out the culture with so many transfers? Sark said this the most talented r...

SEC Media days kicks off and Greg McElroy tells you what he wants to hear during a busy week in Dallas. Georgia will be picked to win the SEC but how will teams 2 through 7 shake out, will Greg Sankey announce a 9-game conference schedule in 2026 and will the debate continue on who is the best rivalry in the SEC? Plus will Lane Kiffin deliver a few one-liners and will someone step up and make this...

Greg McElroy gives his preseason Top 10 and explains why Ohio State is #1, why people are overreacting to Nick Saban’s retirement and why Texas will meet the expectations. Plus, is Notre Dame’s offensive line the one thing that might hold them back and will Ole Miss and Missouri be able to repeat the success of ‘23? Who’s overrated/underrated and will any of these teams miss the playoffs? Let the...

Greg McElroy begins his two-episode breakdown of his top 25 preseason poll with ranking numbers 25 through 11. The most notable surprises on the list include the defending National Champion, Michigan Wolverines outside of the Top 10, USC not being ranked at all, and is Oklahoma State better than Oklahoma? Is LSU a middle of the pack team now and is Miami ready to take the next step? And should Cle...

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian talks with Greg McElroy about expectations for the Longhorn’s in year 1 in the SEC, a dynamic quarterback room with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning and how the staff has worked to make Texas “tough” again. Coach Sarkisian also talks about the most improved position group he has seen and how he got his roster ready for SEC play. Plus, no signing day in June which surpr...

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer talks with Greg McElroy about why he decided it was good to replace Nick Saban, the first time he knew Alabama was different and the early impact Gene Stallings had. Coach DeBoer also talks about the most improved position group he has seen and how his first coaching job got him ready for Alabama. Plus, Texas recruiting keeps rolling, Les Miles sues LSU and Ohio Sta...

Alabama visiting Wisconsin, Georgia and Clemson facing off in Atlanta, Michigan hosting Texas are just a few of the TOP non-conference games of the 2024 season. McElroy goes through and ranks the best games and tells you why they may be more important for some teams. Plus SEC announced kickoff times for ‘24 season and McElroy tells you why this needs to be a NEW thing for all of College Football |...

Mike Norvell joins the show and tells McElroy how the team has turned the page on last season, why the Noles culture is in great position, the strength of the O-Line, why DJ Uiagalelei is the perfect QB for Florida State this year and much more. Plus, we know the marquee games that will dominate each week of the season but what about some under the radar games that will shape the playoff - McElroy...

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal joins Greg McElroy on the latest addition of Always College Football to talk about the improved Hurricanes roster, recruiting and picking the “right” transfers and what it will take for the “U” to get back to the top. Plus, McElroy will tell you why Nebraska, Auburn Wisconsin and TCU are in a bounce back year and Notre Dame vs Boise State in 2025 is a great move fo...

The “Wheel' delivers some doozies like why Dave Arenda better start winning at Baylor and why Ohio State and Notre Dame have the lowest ceiling and the highest floor. SMU and Memphis are two teams to keep an eye on and can Oklahoma State really make the same jump as TCU & Washington did? Plus, a hat tip to PAC -12 after dark, Washington State’s GameDay hosting abilities and an unforgettable Rose B...

Greg is joined by Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy to discuss the state of the Oklahoma State program heading into the 2024 season. Gundy breaks down what to expect from his team this season while also discussing how the Big 12 is evolving. Plus, Greg takes a look at some surprisingly long conference championship droughts, including Oklahoma State, and discusses which droughts are most likely...

McElroy compares Vegas win totals for teams in the SEC, Big 10, ACC and BIG 12. Will it be Ole Miss, Alabama, Kansas State or Utah to make it over 9.5 wins? Can new BIG 10 member Washington make it past 7.5 wins or will Iowa hold strong and make it to 8 wins (again). Is 8 (and a half) enough for Louisville and NC State? Plus GameDay goes to Texas A&M, is it the end of walk-ons and much more. | Alw...

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule joins McElroy on Always College Football to discuss Dylan Raiola and the Husker quarterback competition, the state of the program after 1 year, why starting 5 of their 6 games at home can help this team and much more. Plus McElroy looks into post spring Top 25 polls and why they are helpful but unnecessary and we hit the mailbag regarding Brian Kelly, unlimited coach...

How overblown is the spring portal window?! Is it as important as some make it out to be - probably not, McElroy will explain. Plus we compare Vegas win totals for teams in the SEC, Big 10, ACC and BIG 12. Does 7.5 wins for Oklahoma, Auburn, Nebraska and USC sound right? Is it old school Clemson or portal happy Miami that will get over 9.5 wins? McElroy will break it down | Always College Football...

McElroy goes through the top programs that had the most players drafted and tells you who has the biggest shoes to fill. Is it rinse and reload in the SEC for Georgia, Alabama, LSU (and Texas)? Can Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State find answers on the line? Are Oregon, Washington and USC ready to reload for the Big 10? We break it down plus update BIG transfers for Miami, Kansas State and Georgia. ...

McElroy discusses Reggie Bush getting his Heisman back and where he ranks among dynamic Heisman winners since 2000. Plus Deion Sanders and Colorado prepare for another adventurous spring, Oklahoma State looks to make a move to the CFP, Oregon takes the field with Dillon Gabriel as the new leader, and quarterback battles at Nebraska, Maryland and Rutgers plus more spring storylines. Learn more abou...

Quarterbacks were the talk of spring games this weekend. Arch Manning gave Texas fans a peek into the future. CJ Carr, Steve Angeli and Kenny Minchey all looked good for Notre Dame. DJ Uiagalelei and Florida State were on display. There is a QB battle in Michigan, Jackson Arnold looked great for Oklahoma while USC begins life without Caleb Williams. McElroy gives his biggest takeaways from the wee...

Everyone needs a defensive tackle (just look at the last 5 national champions) but what are the other positions of need for championship contenders. McElroy looks at what Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Penn State, USC and others might go after in the transfer portal. Plus is there a Notre Dame QB to watch this weekend? Can Texas WR’s step up? Is the new offense at Oklahoma and Iowa ready to hum? What w...

McElroy goes over the BIG takeaways from spring games this past weekend including Milroe (and Simpson) looking good for Alabama, a dominant Ohio State defense, Cam Ward for Miami and Graham Mertz for Florida both looking good. The return of Cam Rising, the depth at Virginia Tech and Georgia, and Lane Kiffin completely changing the game with the “Grove Bowl Games”. Plus the transfer portal opens an...