Signal Lost with Kris Drew

In today's Signal Lost , we're trying to make sense of one of the strangest weekends of the young college football season. Ohio State and Oregon both lost—but the way they lost couldn't have been more different. The Buckeyes were in complete control against Texas, taking a 23–3 lead into the fourth quarter before everything fell apart in a stunning 24–23 loss. We break down what changed, the decis...

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Week 1 is in the books, so Kris and Tyler are re-ranking everything — both new Top 25s, revealed and argued. The headliner: what do we actually make of LSU after the 51-10 demolition of Clemson? A week of lawsuits, restraining orders, and a standoff with the SEC ended with Kiffin's team playing like the best version of itself

Week 1 is in the books and Kris and Tyler are breaking down everything we learned. Lane Kiffin's LSU debut turned into a 51-10 demolition of Clemson — 644 yards, a program-record 38 first downs, and Kiffin telling the sideline reporter "it took everything for me not to say, imagine we had pros" (he said it). Our preseason No. 1 Oregon trailed Boise State at halftime in Autzen before escaping 34-27...

In today's Signal Lost, we look at how Michigan media is reacting after the Wolverines narrowly escaped Western Michigan in a game that created a lot more questions than answers. Despite getting the win, the reaction around Michigan has been anything but celebratory. We break down the criticism surrounding the offense, Bryce Underwood, the offensive line, Kyle Whittingham and a performance that lo...

Lane Kiffin hasn't coached a single game at LSU and he's already in a legal standoff with his own conference. The play: adding former NFL players — guys cut in roster cutdowns, like tight end Dae'Quan Wright and DT Zxavian Harris, both of whom played for Kiffin at Ole Miss — who are claiming a fifth year of college eligibility. The SEC responded with a rule banning players who signed pro contracts...

Football is back — and Kris and Tyler are reacting to all of it. Week 0 gave us a wet, ugly, 15-10 Belichick win over TCU in Dublin (a win is a win, and after 4-8 last year the Tar Heels will take it), USC looking every bit like a top-15 team with Maiava throwing for 286 and three scores, Virginia rolling NC State 34-8 behind Beau Pribula, Stanford blowing a 16-point lead and winning anyway in Pri...

In today's **Signal Lost**, we get into Steve Sarkisian, the mentality surrounding Texas, and whether some of his recent comments reveal a bigger issue with how he handles pressure and expectations. Is Sark mentally tough enough to lead a program with national championship expectations, or are we starting to see some cracks when the pressure gets turned up? We also talk about a growing problem in...

The preseason AP Poll is here, which means it's time for one of college football's favorite debates: who are we overhyping, and who are we completely underrating? In today's Signal Lost , we work through some early thoughts on the rankings, react to the reactions surrounding the poll, and try to separate legitimate expectations from preseason narratives. We also get into a bizarre Colorado story i...

In today's **Signal Lost**, apparently we're doing this again: another national analyst thinks Ohio State is going to fall off this season. We break down the argument, whether there's actually anything behind it, and why the Buckeyes continue to generate so much doubt despite the talent on the roster. We also discuss some added motivation surrounding Texas vs. Ohio State, Jeremiah Smith landing on...

In today's Signal Lost, we react to Ryan Day's comments after Ohio State was voted No. 1 in the preseason Coaches Poll. What does the top ranking actually mean? Is Ohio State the clear national championship favorite, or does the preseason hype simply create even more pressure for a program with championship expectations every year? We break down Ryan Day's reaction, discuss what this ranking says...

In today's Signal Lost, we ask the biggest question entering the season: Should Ohio State be the national championship favorite? After an offseason filled with debates over conference strength, media narratives, and the balance of power, it feels like the conversation has shifted. More national voices are acknowledging the Big Ten's place at the top, and the SEC-versus-Big Ten argument looks very...

In today's Signal Lost, we react to Paul Finebaum's admission that the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC at the top of college football and Cignetti Completely takes over big 10 media days. Plus a look and listen to whittinghams comments on the rivalry.

In today's Signal Lost, we react to Laura Rutledge's comments about the SEC's difficult path through a nine-game conference schedule and whether the "they're just exhausted" argument still holds up in the expanded College Football Playoff era. We also dive into Big Ten Media Days, including Jeremiah Smith's comments on Julian Sayin's toughness, preparation, and development, along with what NFL sco...

In today's Signal Lost, we react to Bret Bielema's comments that "it's not 2005 anymore" and what they say about the direction of modern college football. We also discuss the biggest takeaways from Big Ten Media Days, the commissioner's comments, the debate surrounding the preseason Big Ten media poll, and what these conversations reveal about expectations entering the season.

In today's Signal Lost, we're talking about one of the biggest advantages in college football: the power of the brand. We react to Bryce Underwood's latest interviews, discuss why some programs are judged on reputation instead of results, and examine how perception often shapes expectations before a game is ever played. We also preview Big Ten Media Days, bounce around the latest college football...

In today's Signal Lost, we're covering a little bit of everything from around college football.

Nick Saban says national championships don't determine which conference is the best. Instead, he argues it's about the overall depth of the league. In today's Signal Lost , we break down Saban's comments and ask whether one of the greatest coaches in college football history is changing the standard now that the SEC isn't winning every argument. Is this a fair assessment of conference strength—or...

In today's Signal Lost , we dive into Stephen A. Smith's comments about the SEC and Paul Finebaum, and why they sparked a much bigger conversation than just conference pride. We also ask why college football still struggles to have an honest conversation about money in recruiting. Fans, recruits, and programs all acknowledge that NIL and revenue sharing have changed the sport, but when a player ch...

In today's Signal Lost, we react to the biggest conversations from SEC Media Days, including coaches pushing back on the conference schedule and renewed discussion about where the SEC is headed next. We also discuss the possibility of the SEC breaking away, Josh Hoover's outlook, Indiana's place heading into the season, and what these conversations reveal about the future of college football.

In today's Signal Lost , we react to Michigan releasing the findings from its athletics investigation and what the report means for Warde Manuel, the athletic department, and the program moving forward. We also discuss the latest surrounding Warde Manuel's future and break down Pat Narduzzi's comments about the ACC being better than the Big Ten, along with what those remarks say about the current...

In today's Signal Lost, we work through the latest round of quarterback narratives across college football. We get into Julian Sayin having his toughness and heart questioned nationally, CJ Carr's recruitment and Michigan missing out on him, Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame, Dabo Swinney discussing his quarterback situation, and the latest development in the Matt Miller story.

In today's Signal Lost , we work through one of the biggest themes of every college football offseason: the rush to declare teams "back." We also discuss Brian Kelly's latest comments about leaving Notre Dame, why slot receivers continue to grow in importance, and what a fascinating talent-versus-NFL-development chart reveals about which programs actually maximize their recruiting classes.

In today's Signal Lost , we react to new reporting surrounding Michigan, Warde Manuel, and Sherrone Moore that raises additional questions about what university leadership knew and when they knew it. With reporting suggesting concerns were raised during the 2024 season, and Michigan responding publicly to speculation surrounding Warde Manuel's future, the focus is shifting from individual actions...

In today's Signal Lost, we continue following the fallout at Michigan and ask the question that feels increasingly difficult to avoid: can athletic director Warde Manuel actually survive everything happening around the university and athletic department? We work through the latest reporting, the pressure surrounding Michigan leadership, and whether this has reached the point where institutional ac...