Bearing Down The Gridiron

The College Football season has officially ended. Indiana completes the greatest turnaround in college football history, capturing their 1st-ever football championship with an undefeated season. We will recap the National Championship game as well as take a look back at some the moments from Season 4 of BDTG and look ahead to next season in college football. Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Every...

It all comes down to this: The National Championship. The Miami Hurricanes are back in the Title Game for the first time since 2001. Indiana looking to become a football program by capturing their 1st ever championship. We will recap the CFP semifinals and preview Monday's National Championship Game. Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!! Music provided by Shadow2Real...

On this episode of Bearing Down the Gridiron , the crew dives deep into the growing conversation around NCAA reform, sparked by comments from Nick Saban . We break down Saban’s concerns about the lack of control within the NCAA, the role of conference commissioners, and why he believes the college football calendar — including the transfer portal and spring practices — needs to change. What does t...

On today’s Bearing Down the Gridiron, we recap the CFP Quarterfinals, discuss potential changes to the NCAA highlighted by Nick Saban, and preview the upcoming CFP Semifinals. Footage courtesy of ESPN. All rights belong to ESPN and its affiliates. This content is used for commentary, criticism, and educational discussion in accordance with Fair Use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act. Sharp Tak...

The SEC is not having a stellar bowl season in 2025. Coming in at 2-5 before the CFP Quarterfinals take place, the SEC is the laughing stocking of college football. The Playmaker voices his displeasure with the Southeastern Conference and blames one person for the SEC's downfall. Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College Football!

The College Football Playoffs have now reached the Quarterfinals as 2025 ends and 2026 begins. Quarterfinal Games: Alabama vs. Indiana Oregon vs. Texas Tech Miami vs. Ohio State Ole Miss vs. Georgia Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!! Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live s...

The Playmaker and Cole Johnson review and react to the 1st Round of the College Football Playoffs. Alabama exercised their Oklahoma demons. Miami brought the anguish to Texas A&M. Tulane and James Madison were not match for Ole Miss and Oregon. Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College Football

The College Football Playoffs are set to begin this weekend. The First Round of the CFP where we will break each game/ Alabama vs. Oklahoma Miami vs. Texas A&M Tulane vs. Ole Miss James Madison vs. Oregon Also, Curt Cignetti wins AP Coach of the Year, the ACC reveals the 2026 ACC schedule, and news from South Bend with Notre Dame Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Officia...

The regular season is over, and the College Football Playoffs are set. Who made in and who was left out? -Recap of Championship Weekend -Reaction to the CFP Also, news and reaction to the Sherrone Moore situation. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainme...

In today's episode: -Coaching changes around college football headlined by Lane Kiffin to LSU -Recap of Rivalry Week as Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Ole Miss solidified their playoff spots with wins -Previewing Championship Week of all nine Conference Championship Games. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramoun...

As the season begins to wind down, the pressure begins to mount up. Oklahoma beat Alabama on the road. Newcomers of Louisville, Cincinnati, and South Florida felt the pressure of November. Georgia continues to dominate Texas. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of...

The second College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed. With the reveled, this week of games are massive. Oklahoma and Alabama face off in a Top 15 showdown. Notre Dame visits Pitt as College GameDay makes the trip. The Game of the Week is in Athens, Georgia, as the SEC Championship rematch is Between the Hedges with Texas and Georgia. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, O...

Welcome to November Football! Week 10 saw some of the surprising teams up to this point fall to begin November. Georgia escaped Jacksonville with a win while the Hurricanes fell in Dallas. The first College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking...

Week 10 will mean the month of November is here. Now the season has much more meaning. Rivalry games are approaching. The fight conference championship appearances get tighter. Welcome to November Football. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with...

The Spotlight Game of the Week for Week 9 takes us to Norman, Oklahoma. The 8th ranked Ole Miss Rebels looking rebound after a heartbreaking loss at Georgia. Oklahoma ranked 13th looks to make a statement at home in a Top 15 SEC Showdown. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and...

Statements were made in Week 7. Texas stomps Oklahoma in Red River. USC ran through Michigan. Indiana shut down Eugene and Oregon. Week 8 is a massive week as we 5 ranked vs. ranked matchups. It's put up or shut up time in October. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a m...

Upsets and letdowns took place in Week 6 in College Football. Texas gets drowned in The Swamp. UCLA celebrates 1st win over Penn State, WOW! Miami claims Florida title. Bama cools down Vandy. Now Week 7 is statement Saturday as 3 ranked vs. ranked matchups headline the slate. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+,...

Week 5 of the college football saw big wins from Oregon, Alabama, and Ole Miss while Penn State, Georgia, and LSU suffered 1st losses. Now, Week 6 can be a letdown week for ranked teams going against unranked team. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainm...

Week 5 of the college football is a massive week. Georgia host Alabama in a Top 20 SEC opener. LSU visits Ole Miss. Oregon travels to Happy Valley in a Top 10 Big Ten fight. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99...

Week 3 in college football was chaotic. Georgia Tech stunned 12th ranked Clemson in Atlanta. Georgia left Knoxville residents stunned after OT win over Tennessee. Marcu Freeman and Notre Dame searching for answers after Texas A&M stunned the Irish in South Bend. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream liv...

With the college football season fully underway, Week 2 had a lot of action take place. Oklahoma got a huge win over Michigan in primetime. SMU got upended by Baylor in shootout. Florida went down in the Swamp in upset loss. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of...

The college football season is underway. Ohio State showed championship pedigree over Texas. Florida State ran all over Alabama. LSU Tigers topped Clemson Tigers in the battle of Death Valley. The Hurricanes downed the Irish in Miami. TCU destroyed Bill Belichick's debut in Chapel Hill. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! A...

The College Football officially begins! Week 1 of the college football is upon on us. Texas/Ohio State, LSU/Clemson, and Notre Dame/Miami headline the anticipated week of football. Bill Belichick begins his era in Chapel Hill on Labor Day. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson dive into the opening weekend slate. Also review Week 0 and remember the legacy of Coach Lee Corso. Bea...

The season preview series concludes in Big Ten country. The last two National Champions came from the Big Ten. Ohio State, the 2024 National Champions. However, Oregon won the Big Ten last season in their debut season. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins and Cole Johnson dive into the Big Ten, pick their Group of 5 representative, and look ahead to Week 0 games. Bearing Down the Gridiron is br...

This week Bearing Down the Gridiron heads all over the country as the gang dives into the All Coast, I mean, Atlantic Coast Conference. Dabo Swiney and the Clemson recapture ACC throne despite an up-and-down season. Miami looks to build off a good year despite sliding at the end and Florida State looks to bounce back after a dreadful 2024. Darnell "The Playmaker" Sallins dive into the Atla...