The Walk-On Redshirts

The College Football Playoff heats up as Round 2 delivers legacy programs, rising challengers, and zero margin for error. We recap Round 1, debate playoff expansion models, and break down every matchup across the Cotton, Orange, Rose, and Sugar Bowls. From trench battles and defensive mismatches to bracket predictions and title paths, this is where the playoff truly begins. 🏈 In this episode: • C...

The College Football Playoff is finally here, and we’re breaking down every Round 1 matchup from top to bottom. We open with the latest coaching carousel news, including Sherrone Moore’s firing, Kalen DeBoer staying put, and what names like Kenny Dillingham, Jedd Fisch, and Jesse Minter could mean moving forward. Plus, Fernando Mendoza takes home the Heisman and the transfer portal continues to ex...

The College Football Playoff field is officially set and Jake, Will, and special guest Ben Stevens are breaking down everything that happened on Championship Weekend. Did the CFP Committee actually get it right, or did the final rankings miss the mark? We react to Penn State finally making a coaching hire, Georgia dominating Alabama, Indiana proving it belongs on the national stage, Duke blowing u...

In this special crossover episode, Walk-On Redshirts teams up with Always Talkin’ Ball and Three Tech Pod to react to the full College Football Playoff bracket, New Year’s Six matchups, major bowl assignments, and every surprise the committee threw our way. We dive into: • Who got in — and who got snubbed • The toughest paths to the title • Underrated early-round matchups • The biggest winners and...

Everything is on the line this weekend. Jake and William break down Conference Championship Saturday, the biggest playoff-impact games, and which teams still have a real shot at the College Football Playoff. We hit the matchups that matter — Ohio State–Indiana, Georgia–Alabama, BYU–Texas Tech, Virginia–Duke and more — plus the major coaching carousel moves shaking up the sport and what they mean g...

It’s Rivalry Weekend, and everything is on the line. We break down the biggest games of Week 14 — Ohio State vs Michigan, Texas A&M vs Texas, Georgia vs Georgia Tech — plus the latest coaching news and playoff implications. Oregon knocks out USC, Pitt ends Georgia Tech’s season, and Notre Dame looks dangerous heading into the postseason. We hit our Gridiron Spice Spiciest Takes, and close with...

James Franklin is officially the new head coach at Virginia Tech, and Week 13 brings even more chaos to the playoff and conference title races. Jake and William break down the biggest storylines of the week: South Carolina’s collapse, the AAC four-team logjam, who’s still alive in each conference, and the best matchups ahead. We dive into Pitt–Georgia Tech, USC–Oregon, and BYU–Cincinnati before gi...

Jake and William dive into a chaotic Week 12 — Texas A&M’s title surge, Indiana’s miracle win, and the ACC eating itself alive. Can the league really miss the playoff? They break down Oklahoma–Alabama, Texas–Georgia, Notre Dame–Pitt, and Iowa–USC, share their Gridiron Spice Spiciest Takes, and go head-to-head in the Walk-On Weekly 10 Picks presented by Battle Bets. 🔥 Use code WALKON at gridir...

Separation season is here. Week 11 brings playoff eliminators coast-to-coast — and we’re diving into the matchups that will define the College Football Playoff race. We open with another Sunday coaching firing (four weeks in a row!) and what the accelerating recruiting/portal calendar means for future decisions. Then we react to the first CFP Rankings — only 2 of the last 11 initial No. 1 teams wo...

South Carolina Gamecock legend, Stephen Garcia joins the show to talk about his time playing for The Old Ball Coach, Steve Spurrier, his recruitment, big time wins, and more!

Week 10 might be the most important weekend of the season so far. Miami is fighting to stay alive in the ACC title race. Cincinnati is demanding national respect. Oklahoma and Tennessee enter a playoff elimination game. And the coaching carousel just kicked into high gear with Brian Kelly out at LSU. We break down: • Ranking the top job openings (LSU, Florida, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Arkansas,...

The streak continues. Kansas State dominated Kansas 42–17 to make it 17 straight in the Sunflower Showdown, and we’re breaking down every angle. We dive into how Avery Johnson and the Wildcats defense completely controlled the game, where things went wrong for Jalon Daniels and the Jayhawks, and what this result means for both teams heading into November. We also talk bowl projections for both pro...

Billy Napier is out at Florida, Vandy keeps winning, and the chaos across college football isn’t slowing down. Jake and Will break down the latest firings, which coaches are still clinging to their jobs, and who might be next on the chopping block. They recap Alabama’s defensive statement, Georgia’s offensive explosion, and whether Vanderbilt’s playoff hopes are real or just a fun story. Then they...

College football is officially in chaos. James Franklin is out at Penn State, the carousel is spinning, and Week 8 brings one of the most unpredictable slates of the season. Indiana has gone from playoff hopeful to full blown contender after taking down Oregon, Alabama keeps finding ways to win behind Ty Simpson, and Texas proves its defense might be championship caliber. Jake and William dive int...

Week 6 turned college football upside down as UCLA stunned Penn State, Alabama got back on track, and Miami held off Florida State. Jake and William break down the biggest storylines, what each result means for the playoff race, and who is trending in the right direction heading into Week 7. The guys also preview Michigan versus USC, Alabama versus Missouri, and Oregon versus Indiana, plus share t...

Week 6 of the college football season is here, and we’re diving deep into the biggest matchups on the slate. Can Alabama avoid a letdown against a surging Vanderbilt? Will Miami or Florida State control tempo in their rivalry showdown? Can Texas put Florida away early and prove they’re playoff-ready? We’ve got the keys to victory, players to watch, and plenty of bold takes. We’ll also break down t...

Week 5 is here and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. We break down three massive matchups including Oregon vs Penn State, Alabama vs Georgia, and LSU vs Ole Miss. We also cover the biggest headlines of the week such as Mike Gundy being out at Oklahoma State, Clemson falling to 1–3 for the first time since 2004, Oklahoma pulling out a win over Auburn without John Mateer, and Indiana do...

The Walk On Redshirts are back with a loaded Week 4 preview Brent Pry and DeShaun Foster are both out so who could be next in line to take over We break down the names already swirling in the rumor mill from Shane Beamer to John Gruden to a few under the radar options Plus the NCAA has officially approved a single transfer portal window and we give our thoughts on what it means for players and pro...

Week 3 is here, and the Walk-On Redshirts are bringing the heat. Jake and William dive into a wild weekend of college football, starting with USF’s shocking last-second win over Florida — is it time to crown the Bulls or bury the Gators? We tackle Clemson’s shaky start, ask if preseason QB hype was all smoke, and break down Oklahoma’s statement win over Michigan. Looking ahead, we preview the heav...

The 2025 college football season is officially underway, and Week 1 did not disappoint. Florida State stomped Alabama, LSU slowed down Clemson’s offense, Ohio State survived Texas, and Miami took down Notre Dame. But what do these results really mean? Are the Seminoles back? Is Bama done? Was Arch Manning overhyped? In this episode of The Walk-On Redshirts Podcast, we break down all the action fro...

College Football is back! William and Jake break down Week 1 with recaps of Iowa State vs Kansas State and Hawai’i vs Stanford, hand out the Walk-On Player of the Week, and preview three huge matchups: LSU vs Clemson, Texas vs Ohio State, and Notre Dame vs Miami. Plus, the guys give their Spiciest Takes and make their Weekly 10 Picks.

College football is back and The Walk-On Redshirts are here with a Week 0 and College Football Playoff preview. Jake and Will break down the latest headlines including QB battles being settled, key injuries in camp, and Auburn’s claim to four more national championships. They discuss whether ESPN’s FPI is rigged, reveal their College Football Playoff brackets, give Heisman picks, and serve up the...

Jake and Will each built their own Preseason All American roster for the 2025 college football season then joined forces to create one ultimate team for The Walk On Redshirts. We break down every position group highlight the biggest names debate the toughest calls and talk about who just missed the cut. From star quarterbacks to lockdown corners this is your complete All American lineup.

The Walk-On Redshirts are previewing the SEC for the 2025 college football season! Jake, Will, and special guest Lance from Always Talkin' Ball join forces to rank their Contenders and Darkhorses, and each pick one sleeper team they believe will outperform expectations. From SEC powerhouses to under-the-radar risers, we’re calling our shots. Bold takes, bad blood, and everything in between — i...

The Walk-On Redshirts are diving deep into the Big 12! We break down the contenders, identify the true dark horses, and each pick a sleeper team we think could make a serious jump in 2025. CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah joins us to talk storylines, surprise teams, and what to expect in one of college football’s most unpredictable conferences.