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Has Georgia ascended into national championship or bust this season? Well after adding LSU transfer Arik Gilbert and Clemson transfer Derion Kendrick, the Bulldogs' already high expectations for 2021, got even higher! Jake Rowe and Rusty Mansell of Dawgs247 and the Junkyard Dawgcast break down both additions and what they bring to Georgia in 2021. Host: Lance Glinn  Guest: Jake Rowe & Rusty Ma...

As campus visits and face-to-face contact return to college football recruiting, the Director of Recruiting for 247Sports Steve Wiltfong joins the show to break down the biggest buzz in the first edition of our special Five-Minute Morning episodes. Florida State, Miami, Michigan and Georgia all appear to be hitting the ground running as things kick off for a crazy month of June. Host:  Blair Angul...

247Sports' national college football reporter Brandon Marcello had quite the week down south. Trips and discussions with the coaching staffs at Auburn and Florida State were one of the many highlights of his journey. As were conversations with some of the top recruits in the 2022 class. But the biggest one of all? An interview with legendary Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden. Host: Lance Glinn...

From hunting sack-masters to game-breaking skill talent and much-needed help in the secondary, college football's top teams could all use a little help in 2021. These freshmen are up to the task. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Chris Hummer Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Spo...

247Sports' Brad Crawford joins the show to discuss his 'intrigue ranking' of Week 1's best games. With an incredible Thursday-to-Monday spread and with fans finally back in the stands, we expect the opening slate of the 2021 college football season to be an all-time weekend. Read Brad's article here! Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Brad Crawford Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Sp...

A strong NFL Draft, a surging recruiting class, one of the SEC's top players, a new shiny new offense ... is everything coming together for the Kentucky Wildcats to finally get more respect? Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Derek Terry & Josh Ahler Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts. Find...

One joy of this offseason compared to last is we have the time and energy to debate about meaningless and evergreen college football topics. But while everybody's entitled to their own opinion, that doesn't mean Trey's going to tolerate abject Vince Young slander. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Bud Elliott Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podca...

In a Pac-12 season filled with so much uncertainty, Karl Dorrell made waves in 2020 with an overachieving Colorado squad. Unfortunately, the Buffaloes showed some cracks towards the end of the year against Utah and Texas in the Alamo Bowl. With a more structured offseason heading into the 2021 season, things seem to be lining up for the Buffs to build off last year's success. However, a difficult...

It's not easy to start as a true freshman lineman for Notre Dame, considering what the Irish usually have in their room. But a pair of 2021 signees have everybody's attention as likely impact starters and, eventually, the faces of the program's foundation. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Tom Loy Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitc...

Lincoln Riley pushed all his chips to the middle of the table this offseason as the Sooners prepare for a now-or-never title push. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Collin Kennedy Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team  here ! 

Class of 2023 QB Nicholaus Iamaleava is a massive, hard-throwing, fast-running, volleyball-playing quarterback in a loaded recruiting class full of them. He's a tantalazing talent in an era that demands generalization ... and his recruiting decision could rock the West Coast, too. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Greg Biggins Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcas...

The Cardiac Kats did it again Sunday, coming from behind in the final seconds to stun South Dakota State and win the program's first-ever national championship, punctuating the end of a historic FCS spring season. The city of Huntsville, Texas, deserves to celebrate hard — but the party won't be too long, with a short summer ahead and one big roster question mark. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Sheha...

We are a little less than a year away from the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. While there is still a lot of time until Spencer Rattler, Sam Howell, Chris Olave, and others hear their names called, there is never a bad time to get the mock drafts going. Chris Hummer and Andrew Ivins join Lance Glinn to break down their Way-too-Early 2022 mock draft and go through some of the big selections, que...

Michigan State's first year under Mel Tucker was filled with ups and downs in 2020, going 2-5 with wins over rival Michigan and Big Ten runner-up Northwestern. What's the goal for year two with a full offseason underway? Get back to playing vintage Spartan football! Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker joins Lance Glinn on the College Football Daily to go through all the obstacles he faced in year...

After a winning season in year one under Jeff Hafley, Boston College looks to continue making progress in their rebuild in year two. Tyler Calvaruso joins Lance Glinn to break down the Eagles ahead of the 2021 season. Host: Lance Glinn Guest: Tyler Calvaruso Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherever you get your pod...

It's almost inevitable at this point that the College Football Playoff will expand. But will we see a jump to 6 or 8 teams? How about 10, 12, or even 16? When will an expansion even happen? Chris Hummer and Brandon Marcello dive deep into potential scenarios and give the latest on possible expansion. Host: Chris Hummer Guest: Brandon Marcello Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  S...

Baylor Head Coach Dave Aranda joins the College Football Daily to look ahead at the 2021 season. He talks with Chris Hummer about the ups and downs of 2020, this past spring practice, and how Baylor can change those close losses into wins in his second year in Waco. Host: Chris Hummer Guest: Baylor HC Dave Aranda Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Go...

Today on the College Football Daily, we're joined by Tennessee State Univesity AD, Dr. Mikki Allen, who recently pulled off the splash hire of Eddie George and is looking to make further waves in Nashville. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Dr. Mikki Allen Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts. F...

Utah brings back some serious talent in 2021, hoping that they can get over the hump and take home a Pac-12 title! The biggest worry? The Quarterback position. Steve Bartle of 247Sports UteZone.com joins Lance to break down Utah Football as they progress through the offseason and address some major storylines with fall camp still a few months away. Host: Lance Glinn Guest: Steve Bartle Follow or S...

Josh Heupel knew what he was getting into when he jumped to Knoxville. Now it's about making sure the fans are realistic about how long a legitimate rebuild might take, while making sure to give them glimmers of hope along the way. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Patrick Brown Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherever y...

Thanks to multiple key players choosing to return to school, Iowa State is stockpiling talent for the 2022 NFL Draft. But before we get there ... they've got a Big 12 title to win up in Ames. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Michael Swain Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports...

The true freshmen who we thought would start immediately in 2021 didn't perform as expected in spring. While there's no obvious contenders to carry any 'Year of the Freshman QB tradition,' that doesn't mean things won't change by the fall. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Chris Hummer Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or whe...

Coaches love to sell their NFL Draft success to prospects on the recruiting trail, and with the 2021 NFL Draft in the books, these guys will have an especially easy time in the coming cycle. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Steve Wiltfong Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports...

The Cover 3 reacts live to the first round of the NFL Draft. Tom Fornelli, Bud Elliott and Chip Patterson discuss Alabama’s record-tying first round draft class and whether the 2017 recruiting class is one of the best of all time, thoughts on Justin Fields’ fall to the Chicago Bears and much more from the first night of the 2021 NFL Draft.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher...

If things go as expected on the first night of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Northwestern Wildcats will make program history. It's just the latest step in Pat Fitzgerald's re-imagination of what his alma mater is capable of. Host:  Trey Scott    Guest: Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts ,  Google Podcasts ,  Stitcher , or wherev...