Saturday Huddle

Four weeks into the college football season, the gap between preseason expectations and what teams are actually showing us is getting wider. Ryan Satkowiak, co-host of the  Inside the Pylon  podcast, joins  Saturday Huddle  to break down a Week 4 filled with statement wins, surprising losses and another round of shifting expectations. We start with Oregon’s 41–27 road win over USC and what the Duc...

Alex Scheer, former host of the MAC Sports Connection podcast, and current Director of Athletic Communications at Randolph College, joins Saturday Huddle for a two-part college football conversation. First, we finally give the MAC its moment — breaking down the conference, its identity, teams to watch, and why MAC football deserves more attention. Then we recap Week 3, including Ole Miss–LSU, Alab...

Week 3 of the college football season brings some of the first games that could truly reshape the national conversation. Brandon Marcello, senior national college football reporter for CBS Sports, joins Saturday Huddle to preview the biggest games, teams and storylines to watch this weekend. We start with the marquee matchup between LSU and Ole Miss, an early SEC showdown between two teams with pl...

Andrew McCleary of  Red Raiders Wire  joins  Saturday Huddle  to recap Week 2 of the college football season. We break down Texas’ one-point win over Ohio State, Oklahoma State’s upset of Oregon, Michigan–Oklahoma, the latest SEC storylines, and what Texas Tech’s road win at Oregon State tells us about the Red Raiders and the Big 12. Plus: teams we’re buying, teams we’re questioning, early overrea...

The college football season is underway, and Week 2 brings some of the first major tests for teams with championship aspirations. Connor O’Gara, host of The OG Kickoff with Next Round Live, joins Saturday Huddle to preview the biggest games and storylines of the weekend. We dive into the heavyweight matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 5 Texas, discussing where each team has an advantage, the...

The  Saturday Huddle  2026 conference preview series returns to the Big Ten one final time as the college football season gets underway. Rian Winter, host of the  SportsChat503 Show  and  Oregon Ducks Podcast , joins the show to break down the teams, players and storylines that could define one of the most competitive conferences in the country. We discuss the Big Ten championship race, the progra...

William Cockerill, former Clemson football walk-on, writer for  Walk On Redshirts , and co-host of the  Walk On Redshirts and  Inside the Valley  podcasts, joins  Saturday Huddle  to preview the 2026 ACC season. We discuss the conference championship race, contenders and dark horses, players and storylines to watch, and the ACC’s place in the national picture. William also brings his firsthand Cle...

The  Saturday Huddle  2026 conference preview series returns to the SEC for another perspective on one of college football’s deepest and most closely watched leagues. Craig McMichael, writer for  Last Word on College Football  and co-host of the  Football & Coffee  podcast, joins the show to break down the teams, players and storylines that could shape the SEC this season. We discuss the confe...

The SEC preview series continues as I'm joined by Dailey Joy, founder of SEC Pretty and one of the most recognizable voices celebrating SEC football culture. As a passionate LSU fan, Dailey shares what makes the Tigers one of the most fascinating teams entering the 2026 season, from expectations in Baton Rouge to the players and storylines that could shape their year. Beyond LSU, we zoom out t...

The  Saturday Huddle  2026 conference preview series continues with a look at one of the most unpredictable leagues in college football: the Big 12. Mitch Harper, BYU Insider for KSL Sports and host of  Cougar Tracks  and  Cougar Sports Saturday  on KSL NewsRadio, joins the show to break down the teams, players and storylines that could shape the conference this season. We discuss the Big 12 champ...

The  Saturday Huddle  2026 conference preview series continues with a trip to the ACC. TJ Pittinger of  Double Fries No Slaw , a one-stop destination for Florida State athletics coverage, joins the show to break down the teams, players and storylines that could shape the conference this season. We discuss the ACC championship race, the programs positioned to contend, potential dark horses, players...

The  Saturday Huddle  2026 conference preview series continues with one of the most fascinating stories in college football: the new-look Pac-12. Ryan Harlan, senior sports writer covering Oregon State athletics for  Beavers Edge , an On3 affiliate, joins the show to break down what the conference could look like in its next chapter. We discuss the teams positioned to compete for the Pac-12 champi...

The  Saturday Huddle  2026 conference preview series continues with a comprehensive look at the Big Ten. Clint Cosgrove, co-founder of ProPath Management and a former college football coach and scout, joins the show to break down the teams, players and storylines that could define the conference this season. We discuss the Big Ten championship race, potential College Football Playoff contenders, d...

The road to the 2026 college football season continues with a look at the SEC. John Nabors, owner of  Inside Arkansas  and host of  Locked On Hogs , joins  Saturday Huddle  to preview one of college football’s deepest and most closely watched conferences. We discuss the teams positioned to compete for the SEC championship, the players and storylines that could shape the season, potential surprises...

Every college football season seems to revolve around the same handful of programs. Whether they're winning championships, making headlines, dominating recruiting, or simply fueling endless debate online, some teams always seem to become the center of the sport's attention. In this episode of  Saturday Huddle , we explore which programs have the most "main character energy" and w...

Every era of college football seems to produce a villain. Whether it's a dominant dynasty, a polarizing coach, or a program that everyone loves to root against, success often comes with a surprising consequence: resentment. In this episode of  Saturday Huddle , we explore why certain teams become college football's villains and why fans secretly enjoy having someone to root against. From d...

College football rivalries have always been fueled by passion, pride, and tradition, but social media has transformed them into conversations that never stop. In this episode of  Saturday Huddle , we explore how the internet has changed rivalry culture, from the days when the conversation ended with the final whistle to today's 24/7 cycle of memes, trolling, hot takes, and instant reactions. W...

Why does college football feel so personal? Why do rivalry losses sting for days, criticism of a favorite team feel like a personal attack, and Saturdays in the fall become lifelong memories? In this episode of  Saturday Huddle , we explore the emotional side of college football and why fans develop such deep connections to their teams. From family traditions and regional pride to alumni identity...

Every college football season begins with a set of rankings, and a set of assumptions. Before a single snap is played, fans and media members have already identified contenders, sleepers, overrated teams, and potential disappointments. But how much do preseason rankings actually tell us? In this episode of Saturday Huddle, we explore the power of preseason rankings and the illusion of certainty th...

Why does college football inspire such deep passion, loyalty, and emotion? In this episode of Saturday Huddle, Edward Egros joins us to explore why college football is more than just a game -- it's a storytelling machine. From historic rivalries and cherished traditions to the narratives that shape fan perception, we discuss what makes college football unique among American sports. We examine...