College Gridiron Coast To Coast

Week 8 in the ACC was pure chaos — and we break it all down. Louisville shocks Miami with a gutsy offensive game plan that rattled Carson Beck and shook up the playoff race. Boston College collapses against UConn, Florida State spirals further after a stunning Stanford loss, and Virginia faces a potential trap game against North Carolina. Georgia Tech stays undefeated but must avoid complacency. B...

Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges are joined this week by Jenni Carlson, sports columnist from the Oklahoman.  They get into the coaching search being conducted by Oklahoma State to take over for Mike Gundy, who was fired earlier in the season.  They also get into the possibility that Brent Venables could also be on the hot seat in Oklahoma after dropping the Red River Rivalry to Texas last week.  Ty...

Jason Powers dives into a pivotal week for programs across the state. The Florida Gators football face mounting pressure on Billy Napier. Florida State Seminoles football stumble again, while South Florida Bulls football surge to 5–1. Miami stays strong, and UCF, FAU, and FIU fight to stay competitive. On the NFL side, the Bucs, Dolphins, and Jaguars all face key matchups. It’s a week defined by h...

This week on Yards and Stripes, hosts Price Atkinson and Steve Carney break down an unforgettable weekend of Service Academy football. Army earns its first home win of the season behind a dominant defense and the legs of Cade Helms. Navy stays perfect with a dramatic 51-yard touchdown run and gutsy two-point conversion from Blake Horvath. Meanwhile, Air Force and UNLV combine for 99 points in one...

It was a tale of triumph and heartbreak across Texas college football. TCU and North Texas stumbled in critical games, while Texas, Texas Tech, SMU, and Texas A&M delivered powerful statements. We break down the Horned Frogs’ turnovers against Kansas State, North Texas’ meltdown vs. USF, Arch Manning’s steady hand in the Red River Rivalry, and Texas Tech’s explosive ground game. Plus, SMU cont...

This week on Get Off My Pylon, Matt Zemek breaks down midseason storylines for West Coast college football. UNLV remains undefeated but faces pressure to stay perfect in the Mountain West. BYU climbs into Big 12 contention with a dramatic comeback over Arizona, setting up a pivotal Holy War with Utah. UCLA’s offensive explosion at Michigan State puts the Spartans in turmoil, while USC flexes again...

Week 7 of the Big Ten season brought a seismic shake-up. Penn State fires James Franklin after another heartbreaking loss—this time to Northwestern. Indiana delivered its biggest win in program history, taking down Oregon in Eugene and putting the Hoosiers squarely in the playoff conversation. Ohio State looked every bit the No. 1 team, crushing Illinois with its suffocating defense. Plus, USC fou...

Matthew and Jeff welcome ACC college football photographer Carlos Pineda to break down a wild Week 7 in college football. Miami looks like a playoff contender, Florida State is spiraling, and Georgia Tech is turning heads with its unbeaten record. The crew dives into key Week 8 matchups, including Georgia Tech vs. Duke and Clemson vs. SMU, and explores the growing coaching carousel at programs lik...

On this week's episode, Price Atkinson and Steve Carney break down the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series, as Navy stayed unbeaten on the season with a 34-31 win over Air Force, and discuss Army's rebound in conference beating up UAB.  The pair hand out game balls to a duo of Midshipmen who set personal and program high-water marks.  They then get into the upcoming week of games,...

This week’s podcast dives deep into the state of college football in the Big 12 and SEC. Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges debate whether Texas has already peaked under Steve Sarkisian, spotlight Cincinnati’s surprising playoff push, and discuss Texas Tech’s emergence as a true national contender. The Red River rivalry between OU and Texas looms large with major playoff implications. In the SEC, Miss...

Week 7 brought huge moments across Florida college football. Host Jason Powers breaks down Miami’s dominant win over Florida State, Florida’s much-needed victory over Texas, and USF’s offensive explosion against Charlotte. We look ahead to pivotal matchups that could shape the postseason picture, including Florida’s trip to College Station and Miami’s playoff path. Plus, updates on UCF’s Big 12 st...

This week on Pigskin & Burnt Ends, host IndyCar Tim breaks down a jam-packed Texas college football weekend. The Aggies continue to roll behind an elite defense, while the Longhorns’ offensive line struggles raise serious questions in Austin. Texas Tech remains perfect with another blowout win, and Baylor rallies late for a statement victory over Kansas State. Plus, SMU, TCU, and Abilene Chris...

In this episode of Get Off My Pylon , host Matt Zemek unpacks one of the most shocking results of the 2025 college football season—UCLA’s 42–37 upset over seventh-ranked Penn State. Zemek explores how interim head coach Tim Skipper and first-time play-caller Jerry Neuheisel orchestrated the victory, breaking down the key plays, tactical brilliance, and historical context. The episode also recaps r...

In this week’s Big Ten Paradigm, Noah Drury recaps one of the wildest weekends of the season. Penn State’s playoff hopes were crushed in a shocking 42–37 loss to winless UCLA, while Ohio State continued to dominate behind quarterback Julian Sand and a smothering defense. Michigan looked balanced and physical in its win over Wisconsin, and Illinois’ Luke Altmyer shined in a breakout performance. Si...

Hosts Matthew and Jeff break down Week 6 in the ACC, where Miami’s dominant win over Florida State headlines the action. They discuss Duke’s “ACC After Dark” success at Cal, Virginia’s gritty road win at Louisville, and the struggles facing Boston College and North Carolina. The conversation also dives into which teams could be on upset alert in Week 7 and previews national matchups like Oregon–In...

Join us this week as Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges are joined by college football play-by-play broadcaster TJ Rives.  The guys get into how the Big XII could end up with as many as three teams in the COllege Football Playoff race at the end of the season.  They also get in to just how good the SEC actually is this year, whether Vanderbilt can pull off another shocker against Alabama, Sam Pittman'...

Jason Powers is joined this week by Tampa Bay Buccaneers sideline reporter and college football play-by-play broadcaster TJ Rives.  They break down Florida State's loss against Virginia and having to rebound by playing arguably the best team in the country in Miami.  They also look at the scrutiny of the quarterback play for the Gators and Billy Napier's future in Gainesville.  Also, USF takes on...

Indy Car Tim dicusses a slow week five for Texas-based college football, featuring many bye weeks for major programs. The Houston Cougars narrowly defeated winless Oregon State 27-24 in overtime, thanks to a fourth-quarter comeback led by Connor Wigman. Houston's 4-0 start faces a major test against #11 Texas Tech in week six. The Baylor Bears got their first Big 12 win against the Oklahoma State...

Week 5 brought fireworks across college football, and Get Off My Pylon covers it all. Oregon scored the weekend’s signature win, knocking off Penn State in a Happy Valley whiteout that vaulted the Ducks into playoff contention. USC, on the other hand, repeated familiar mistakes, losing late at Illinois as Lincoln Riley’s game management came under fire. Arizona State continued its uncanny ability...

Price Atkinson and Steve Carney break down what was a jam-packed weekend. Army struggled to find rhythm in a 28–6 loss at East Carolina, while Navy leaned on defense and quarterback Blake Horvath to outlast Rice 21–13 in rainy Annapolis. Out west, Air Force lost a wild shootout to Hawaii 44–35 despite an efficient day from QB Liam Szarka. The guys hand out game balls and look ahead to Army at UAB...

Week 5 in the Big Ten was loaded with drama, and Big Ten Paradigm breaks it all down. Noah Drury recaps Oregon’s thrilling double-overtime win at Penn State, Illinois’ physical upset of USC, and Indiana’s continued rise behind quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Plus, Ohio State shook off a slow start to beat Washington, while Minnesota and Rutgers battled to the final kick. We also look at Northwestern...

This week, Jeff and Matthew welcome back Tim Thomas of Tech Lunch Pail to break down a wild Week 5 across the conference. Duke continues to impress, Virginia delivered a program-defining upset of Florida State, and Virginia Tech showed resilience with a big win over NC State. We dive into the biggest disappointments of the week, including Syracuse and FSU, while also spotlighting rising teams like...

This week’s Big 12/SEC Breakdown sees Tyler Jones and Thomas Bridges joined by KJRH Sports Director Cayden McFarland dives into a turbulent and fascinating stretch of the 2025 college football season. Tyler and Cayden discuss why the Big 12 is stronger than advertised, led by Texas Tech, Iowa State, and BYU. They break down the shocking dismissal of Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy, the messy timing be...

On this week’s Yards and Stripes, hosts Price Atkinson and Steve Carney cover a full slate of Service Academy football action. Army dropped a heartbreaking overtime battle to North Texas, while Air Force couldn’t slow down Boise State’s explosive offense. Navy returns from a bye week to face Rice in Annapolis, with the Owls’ rushing attack posing a real challenge. The crew also hands out game ball...

Jason Powers breaks down the biggest storylines around the Sunshine State as Week 5 arrives. Florida’s 26–9 loss to Miami raises questions about Billy Napier’s job security, especially with a punishing schedule looming that includes Texas, Georgia, and Florida State. Jason highlights the Gators’ defensive fight, Miami’s growing dominance under new defensive coordinator Corey Heather, and why quart...