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We're reckoning with the reality that 2020 might feature conference-only action in college football. It's a bummer. But as Brandon Marcello tells Trey, it might be the only shot we've got at getting a fall season off the ground. The reasons are numerous and the options, at this point, feels endless. Tuesday night football, anybody? Check Brandon's article: Why conference-only schedules could save...

The Big Ten Conference shocked the college football world Thursday with the news it would only play conference games in 2020. Expect every other Power 5 conference to follow, which leaves more questions than we have answers: How long will the seasons be? When will they start? What about Notre Dame? How does this affect the Playoff? Chris Hummer joins Trey Scott to talk through everything. Host: Tr...

The Ivy League has announced the cancellation of football this fall. Will other Power 5 schools follow suit, the way they did in March when the Ivy was ahead of the curve on cancelling its conference basketball tournament? Brandon Marcello doesn't think that will be the case — for now, at least. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Brandon Marcello Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotif...

On a yearly basis, the NFL is taking bits and pieces of the college game. Based on what Charles Power saw in a review of 2019's most innovative plays, here's what you can expect to hit the mainstream in the coming years. Plus, Trey and Charles on the game's best young innovators and the edge they have over their forefathers. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Charles Power Follow or Subscribe to The Colle...

The Oklahoma Sooners already were considered QBU, but now they've got another No. 1 QB recruit committed — their second in three seasons. Having seen this up close for a while, Trey Scott and Chris Hummer discuss what this means for OU's pursuit of a playoff win, whether Lincoln Riley is done taking transfers and if there's anything that can slow the Sooners down. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Chris...

Trey is still on vacation so we pulled one 247Sports' best Social Distance interviews yet: Josh Pate interviews retired coach Urban Meyer to run through his final years at Ohio State, his thoughts on the Michigan rivalry and what he would have done differently at Florida. Plus, we get confirmation that coaches actually do check out the recruiting rankings. Check out 247Sports' entire Social Distan...

With Trey on vacation for the 4th of July, Brandon Marcello steps into the booth to rundown the latest college football news. First, Brandon explains why Larry Scott's recent pessimism isn't actually new information, and why fans should be looking to the Ivy League for information. Then he gives updates on Oklahoma State's internal review of head coach Mike Gundy and Texas A&M's punishment at...

For the second year in a row, a starting-level player for the Miami Hurricanes has elected to redshirt in hopes. Andrew Ivins joins Trey to talk about Navaughn Donaldson's decision, whether more college players should be going this route, and how Miami is leading the way in funky roster management. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Andrew Ivins Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify...

Five highly-ranked players from Georgia's No. 1 2018 recruiting haul have already transferred, including Heisman finalist Justin Fields. But Dawgs247 reporter Jake Rowe tells Trey there's plenty left in the cupboard in Athens. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Jake Rowe Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you get your po...

Chris Hummer joins Trey to review a strange weekend of headlines in the college football universe. 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 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here !  

Pac-12 or Big 12? Can Clemson get in with a loss? What about Notre Dame? And is the SEC strong enough to get two teams in? We start the week off with a grab-bag of playoff discussion, featuring Josh Pate. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Josh Pate Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sp...

Let's listen in on the Country Roads Confidential podcast as they discuss this week's conflict in Morgantown, with a player calling out the defensive coordinator for insensitive and inappropriate behavior. Host: Trey Scott    Guests: Mike Cassaza, Chris Anderson Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you get your pod...

The one and only Barton Simmons swings by to give us the cliff-notes version of his recent article on the most important figures of the 2020 football season. Some names you've heard of, some names you haven't. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Barton Simmons Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts. Find...

Consider the following: It's the best year for high school talent in North Carolina history. The Tar Heels were a pleasant surprise in Mack Brown's return season, beating their key rivals and playing Clemson close. They have one of the game's best young QBs. It's all adding up, says Charles Power, who thinks North Carolina is creating its own title window. Check out Charles' story about North Caro...

The SEC, Mississippi State and Ole Miss are putting pressure on Mississippi to change its flag, a longtime source of embarrassment for most Mississippians. Now one of the most gifted athletes in the state — MSU's thousand-yard RB Kylin Hill — says he won't play until a new flag is flying. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Robbie Faulk Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify , Apple P...

It was another weekend of headlines we'd like to wish away. Trey neatly wraps up the latest news then brings in 247Sports analyst Brandon Huffman to discuss Washington's addition of grad transfer QB Kevin Thomson, a story that got no love last week but could swing the Pac-12 race and send several former blue-chip recruits scrambling. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Brandon Huffman Follow or Subscribe t...

This week's seen gloomier coronavirus headlines than expected, as cases rise in some parts of the country. College football programs aren't immune; Texas announced 13 players have tested positive, while K-State and Alabama each have at least eight. Wondering if we're still looking at an on-time football season, Trey calls Brandon Marcello to gauge his level of concern. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: B...

There has been backlash to the form Ohio State is having its football players sign. There's also been some confusion. It's not a legal document, but it kind of is, right? Does it matter? Bucknuts247 editor Dave Biddle walks Trey through what he believes is faux outrage. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Dave Biddle Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Pod...

The most successful football coach in Oklahoma State history has some major reparations to make after his best player called him out for his choice of attire. Trey brings in Kyle Boone, a CBSSports.com staff writer and Oklahoma State grad, to talk about what led us to Mike Gundy's most controversial day yet and why his future in Stillwater is in doubt. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Kyle Boone Follow...

Just three running backs have won the Heisman Trophy the last 20 years, and as QB stats balloon, it's hard to imagine many more doing it. Trey and Chris Hummer break down Chris' 5-step formula for a RB to once again hoist the bronzed stiff-arm dude. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Chris Hummer Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , o...

Texas Longhorns football players say they will boycott certain functions if things on campus don't change, including the historic 'The Eyes of Texas' fight song, which has a racist history. Trey offers some perspective on that as a Texas alum and then brings in Tim Crowder, an All-American and national champion at Texas from 2003-06, for his opinion. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Tim Crowder Follow o...

We conclude our week-long countdown with a look at the SEC's projected order of finish for 2020, and what a year it's shaping up to be down south. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Brandon Marcello 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 !  

Our week-long projected order of finish series continues Thursday with with the Pac-12. Oregon climbs out of the North, but USC isn't so lucky down south, which might mean bad news for embattled coach Clay Helton. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Brandon Marcello Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you get your podcasts...

Our week-long projected order of finish series continues Wednesday with the Big 10, where Brandon Marcello thinks it's Ohio State and Penn State at the top, and then everybody else. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Brandon Marcello 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...

Our week-long projected order of finish series continues Tuesday with the Big 12, where Bedlam will decide the whole thing, says Brandon Marcello. Host: Trey Scott    Guest: Brandon Marcello 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 !