Sloppy Saturdays: A College Football Podcast

In this episode of Sloppy Saturdays, we break down the teams with a legitimate shot at taking over the ACC heading into the 2026 college football season. We break down each team’s quarterback situation, returning production, transfers, biggest strengths, biggest weaknesses, schedules, win totals and what each team needs to do to make a run at the ACC Championship. Who has the best chance to win th...

Oregon might have the best roster in the entire country heading into 2026. The Ducks don’t just have star power — they have depth everywhere, giving them a massive advantage over the rest of the country. If injuries hit or players need to rotate, Oregon has more high-level talent waiting behind them than almost anyone. In this clip, we break down Oregon’s depth, roster construction, Dante Moore, r...

Ohio State enters 2026 as one of the most talented teams in the country — but can the Buckeyes do it again? With Julian Sayin taking over at quarterback and Jeremiah Smith leading an explosive offense, Ohio State has the star power and depth to remain at the top of the Big Ten. In this clip, we break down Ohio State’s roster, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, returning production, defensive turnover,...

Indiana shocked the college football world last season — but can Curt Cignetti do it again? The Hoosiers face the massive challenge of replacing key pieces from a championship-winning team, including their quarterback, while trying to prove that last year’s success was the beginning of something bigger. In this clip, we break down Indiana’s roster turnover, Curt Cignetti, the transfer portal, the...

USC enters 2026 with one of the most talented and experienced rosters in the Big Ten — and the pressure is on Lincoln Riley to finally turn that talent into results. With Jayden Maiava returning at quarterback and USC bringing back a significant amount of production, the Trojans have the talent to compete with the Big Ten’s best. In this clip, we break down USC’s returning roster, Jayden Maiava, L...

Michigan enters 2026 with one of the most intriguing rosters in the Big Ten. With Bryce Underwood taking over at quarterback, a talented defense, and Kyle Whittingham now leading the program, the Wolverines have the pieces to make a major jump — but there are still plenty of questions to answer. In this clip, we break down Michigan’s quarterback situation, returning production, defense, offensive...

Washington could be one of the most dangerous teams in the Big Ten in 2026. With Demond Williams Jr. leading the offense, a roster continuing to develop under Jedd Fisch, and major improvements expected across the team, the Huskies have a chance to make a serious jump this season. In this clip, we break down Washington’s young roster, Demond Williams, the offensive line, returning talent, biggest...

Penn State enters 2026 in a completely different situation with Matt Campbell taking over the program and a roster that has undergone significant turnover. So why do we still think the Nittany Lions have one of the highest floors in the Big Ten? In this clip, we break down the coaching change, the massive roster turnover, Penn State’s returning talent, and perhaps their biggest advantage heading i...

2026 Big Ten Conference Preview: Contenders & Predictions is here! The Big Ten is loaded heading into the 2026 college football season, with multiple teams having a legitimate shot at competing for the conference championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff. In this episode of Sloppy Saturdays, we break down the top contenders across the conference and look at what each team brings...

Texas Tech is the defending Big 12 champion, and now the Red Raiders are looking to repeat in 2026. In this clip from Sloppy Saturdays, we break down Texas Tech’s chances of making another run at the Big 12 Championship, including Will Hammond, the defense, and the biggest questions facing the Red Raiders. Can Hammond step up at quarterback? Can Texas Tech replace the production it lost? And can t...

BYU went 12-2 last season and reached the Big 12 Championship, and now the Cougars are looking to finish the job in 2026. In this clip from Sloppy Saturdays, we break down BYU’s chances of competing for the Big 12 Championship in 2026, including Bear Bachmeier, LJ Martin, and the biggest questions facing the Cougars. Can BYU turn last year’s 12-win season into a Big 12 title? And can the Cougars t...

Houston won 10 games last season, and now the Cougars are looking to take the next step in the Big 12. In this clip from Sloppy Saturdays, we break down Houston’s chances of competing for the Big 12 Championship in 2026, including Conner Weigman, Makhi Hughes, Amare Thomas, and the biggest questions facing the Cougars. Can Houston turn last year’s 10-win season into a legitimate Big 12 title run?...

Utah went 11-2 last season, and now the Utes enter a new era under Morgan Scalley. In this clip from Sloppy Saturdays, we break down Utah’s chances of competing for the Big 12 Championship in 2026, including Devon Dampier, Wayshawn Parker, the defense, and the biggest questions facing this team. Can Utah replace its losses on the offensive line? Can Dampier take another step? And can the Utes make...

Oklahoma State might be the biggest wild card in the Big 12 heading into 2026. In this clip from Sloppy Saturdays, we break down the Cowboys, new head coach Eric Morris, QB Drew Mestemaker, and the massive roster overhaul in Stillwater. Can Mestemaker carry over his success from North Texas, and can Morris turn all these new pieces into a legitimate Big 12 contender? Is Oklahoma State a true conte...

The 2026 Big 12 is here, and we’re breaking down the teams with a real shot at winning the conference. In this episode of Sloppy Saturdays, we preview the Big 12 contenders, including Texas Tech, BYU, Houston, Utah, and Arizona, while also taking a look at Oklahoma State as a potential dark horse. We break down the key players, quarterbacks, strengths, weaknesses, biggest questions, and what each...

🚨 AHMAD HARDY COULD BE IN MAJOR TROUBLE… Missouri has a PROBLEM at running back, and Ahmad Hardy could be the one in BIG trouble. The Tigers have Jamal Roberts, a talented back who can seriously challenge Hardy for touches. Combine that with Missouri’s depth and an offensive line that could be one of the best in college football, and Hardy has plenty of competition behind him. If Ahmad Hardy isn’...

🚨 TENNESSEE JUST HANDED THE QB JOB TO A TRUE FRESHMAN! Faizon Brandon has officially won the Tennessee quarterback battle, beating out George MacIntyre and taking over as the Vols’ QB1. In this clip, we break down why Josh Heupel made the decision to go with Brandon and why Tennessee fans should be VERY excited about what this could mean for the future. 👀 Is Faizon Brandon the next superstar QB...

🚨 KEELON RUSSELL IS OFFICIALLY ALABAMA’S QB1! The Alabama QB battle is officially over, and Keelon Russell has won the starting quarterback job over Austin Mack. In this clip, we break down why Alabama chose Russell, what makes him such an exciting option at quarterback, and whether he can immediately become one of the SEC’s breakout stars. Is the Keelon Russell era about to take over Tuscaloosa?...

🚨 COLLEGE FOOTBALL JUST GOT VERY INTERESTING. We’re breaking down 3 HUGE storylines heading into Week 1 — including two major SEC quarterback battles finally being decided. 🏈 Keelon Russell WINS the Alabama QB battle over Austin Mack. Is Alabama putting the ball in the hands of its next superstar? 🍊 Faizon Brandon WINS the Tennessee QB battle as a TRUE FRESHMAN. How good does he have to be for...

NFL players potentially being allowed to return to college football?! In this episode of Sloppy Saturdays, I react to the huge news surrounding NFL players going back to college and what it could mean for the future of college football. I also react to the FINAL AP Top 25 rankings and break down some of the biggest surprises, biggest takeaways, and teams that could be positioned for a huge season....

Ole Miss has a brutal road ahead, and I’m starting to wonder if the Rebels have a better chance of missing the College Football Playoff than making it. In this clip of Sloppy Saturdays, we break down Ole Miss’ difficult schedule, the biggest questions surrounding the team, and why there is very little room for error if they want to make the CFP. Can Ole Miss survive the SEC schedule? Which games c...

Texas A&M’s 2026 schedule is MUCH tougher than last year, but I still believe the Aggies can overcome it. In this clip of Sloppy Saturdays, we break down Texas A&M’s challenging schedule, the biggest games on the slate, and why I still think this team has what it takes to compete for the SEC and College Football Playoff. Can the Aggies handle the tougher schedule? Which games will define t...

Oklahoma’s road to the College Football Playoff is going to be one of the toughest in the country, and their schedule leaves almost no room for error. In this clip of Sloppy Saturdays, we break down Oklahoma’s schedule and why the Sooners could have a serious uphill battle to make the CFP. Can Oklahoma win the games they need to win? Which matchups could derail their season? And is the playoff act...

Texas is built to avoid the same mistakes that cost them last season — but their schedule is going to put that to the test. In this clip of Sloppy Saturdays, we break down why Texas is better equipped to avoid dropping the games they should win, while also looking at just how difficult their schedule could be. Can Texas finally put it all together and make another run at the College Football Playo...

Ohio State is facing one of the most difficult schedules in college football, and there is absolutely no room for error. In this clip of Sloppy Saturdays, we break down Ohio State’s brutal schedule and the biggest challenges standing between the Buckeyes and another College Football Playoff appearance. Can Ohio State survive the toughest games on its schedule? Which matchup could cause the most pr...