Complete BS

The College Football Playoff field is down to four, and Complete BS breaks down a quarterfinal round that delivered one instant classic, two blowouts, and a lot of uncomfortable truths. Brien and AV recap Miami overpowering Ohio State, Indiana dismantling Alabama, Oregon shutting out Texas Tech, and Ole Miss surviving Georgia in what may end up being the game of the season. From shared game balls...

As college football closes the book on 2025 and charges into 2026, Complete BS breaks down a pivotal week across the sport. Brien and AV react to Michigan's surprising head coaching hire of Kyle Whittingham, debate what it means long-term for the Wolverines, and dive into a full slate of bowl games and College Football Playoff quarterfinals. From bridge coaches and coordinator pipelines to opt-out...

The opening round of the College Football Playoff is in the books, and Complete BS breaks down what mattered, what didn't, and what comes next. Brien and AV recap Alabama's comeback win over Oklahoma, Miami's defensive grind against Texas A&M, Ole Miss handling Tulane again without Lane Kiffin, and Oregon's first-half blitz that put James Madison away early. The guys hand out game balls, look ahea...

The regular season is officially in the books, but college football didn't slow down for a second. In this Complete BS episode, Brien and AV react to a packed weekend that delivered a coaching bombshell, a classic Army–Navy finish, the first bowl game, and a Heisman Trophy decision that sparked plenty of debate. They start with the stunning Michigan job opening — why it broke late, who actually ma...

It's award season across college football, and Complete BS is breaking down every major trophy before Saturday's Heisman ceremony and the Army–Navy classic. Brien and AV run through the Bednarik, Biletnikoff, Groza, Ray Guy, Maxwell, O'Brien, Outland, Thorpe, Doak Walker, and Butkus — including who should win and who will win. Then the guys tackle the Heisman race itself: Pavia's surprise surge, M...

Heisman Week, Husker Legend — Eric Crouch on 2001, 2025's Race & Fixing CFB As the 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony approaches, 2001 winner Eric Crouch sits down with Complete BS for a wide-open look at the past, present, and future of college football. Crouch shares how Nebraska beat out Ohio State and Notre Dame in his recruitment, what it was really like playing for Tom Osborne and Frank Solich, an...

The regular season is done, conference titles are decided, and the College Football Playoff bracket is set—but the real drama is just getting started. Brien and AV rip through a fresh wave of coaching moves, break down dominant championship game performances from Texas Tech, Georgia, and Indiana, and take a hard look at how (and why) the CFP committee landed on its final 12. From Penn State's mess...

Championship Weekend is here, and the committee shenanigans are already in full swing. Brien and AV break down why Ole Miss holds firm while Florida State got bounced in 2023, how Alabama magically jumped Notre Dame, and what Miami–Notre Dame, BYU, and North Texas mean for the final playoff spots. Then they go game-by-game through Championship Weekend—from Kennesaw State–Jacksonville State and JMU...

Rivalry Weekend lived up to its reputation, delivering chaos, heartbreak, and a few season-defining statements as the playoff picture finally sharpens. Brien and AV break down every major rivalry matchup—from Clean Old Fashioned Hate to the Iron Bowl—before diving into a wild first wave of coaching moves and what it all means headed into Championship Week. What's inside: Rivalry Weekend Rundown: C...

It's the best weekend of the year in college football—rivalry week. Brien and AV run through a loaded slate with trophies, bragging rights, and playoff positioning all on the line. From ACC chaos and SEC grudge matches to The Game and the Lone Star Showdown, they make picks, question soft teams, and sort out who's for real heading into championship week. Then Georgia All-American Bacarri Rambo joi...

A strange November Saturday delivered fewer shocks and more soul-searching. Brien opens with a challenge to the toxic culture dominating online sports talk—and why Couch Coach Nation exists to raise the standard. From Kansas State–Utah's 1,100-yard fever dream to Georgia Tech blowing its ACC shot and Oregon asserting itself again, Week 13 brought clarity without the chaos. Rivalry Week is coming,...

"Cupcake Weekend" usually brings a breather, but not this year. Brien and AV break down a deceptively loaded Week 13 slate—from USC–Oregon in Autzen to Tennessee–Florida in a rare November matchup, plus Friday night's survival game between two 5–5 teams: FSU and NC State. They hit coaching smoke around James Franklin, why Maryland sticking with Mike Locksley actually makes sense, and how underperf...

Brien and AV wrap a wild Week 12 where Navy blew up USF's G5 playoff path, Notre Dame kept rolling, Oklahoma walked into Tuscaloosa and took Bama's lunch, and Georgia reminded Texas what real trench football looks like. Plus: Locksley stays at Maryland, Beamer gets grilled, and CouchCoachNation.com officially goes live. What's inside: USF 38, Navy 41: Triple-option clinic, 1,000+ yards of offense,...

Week 12 delivers a full-course meal of playoff stakes, Heisman hunts, and late-season pressure cookers. Brien and AV break down the games that matter — and the ones that'll quietly shape December's chaos — from Navy's triple option to Arch Manning's rise and Jeremiah Love's Heisman push. What's inside: Thursday–Friday Primer: Troy fights for Sun Belt survival, Clemson heads to Louisville, and Oreg...

Six Top-25 teams go down, the ACC collapses, and Brien and AV sort through the Week 11 wreckage — from BYU's stumble in Lubbock to Alabama's half-hearted win in Baton Rouge. The playoff field's shrinking, the coaching carousel's spinning, and streaming still sucks. What's inside: Playoff Picture: ACC's out, Big 12 still has hope if BYU and Texas Tech meet again in Arlington. BYU–Texas Tech: Red Ra...

Episode Description: Short week, huge stakes. Brien and AV open with a loaded Thursday/Friday slate (UTSA–USF, Houston–UCF, Northwestern–USC, Tulane–Memphis) before torching the first CFP rankings—SEC bumps for Texas/Oklahoma/Vandy and 6–3 Tennessee at #25 while the G5 gets blanked. Then it's coaching carousel smoke at Auburn and a Saturday menu that will shape December. What's inside: Weeknight W...

Five AP Top-20 teams fell while Ohio State, Indiana, Texas Tech, and Utah rolled, capping a wild Week 10. Brien and AV vent about the YouTube TV vs. Disney mess squeezing fans, then turn the page to Tuesday's first CFP rankings —who's No. 1, how many SEC teams sneak in, and do BYU/Texas Tech get shorted? What's inside: SMU 26, Miami 20: The 'Canes stumble again. Penalties, turnovers, and game-mana...

Falling Back, Rising Stakes: LSU's Next Move, Georgia–Florida, and Miami Legend Bryant McKinnie The calendar turns to November, and the lights burn brighter across college football. Brien and AV dive into a jam-packed Week 10 where contenders face traps, coaches shuffle, and playoff dreams hang in the balance. They break down: The Tiger Shake-Up: Brian Kelly is out at LSU — who's next in Baton Rou...

Week 9 wasn't flashy, but it mattered. Brien and AV break down a slate that felt subdued—until the fourth quarters hit. Two ranked teams survived overtime scares, North Dakota State hammered No. 2 South Dakota State, and the best football of the day came from the American: Memphis 34, USF 31. With the first CFP rankings due after next weekend, the guys sort through who's steady, who's slipping, an...

On paper it's a lighter slate — but the matchups and rivalries say otherwise. Brien and AV set up Week 9 with smart angles, crisp scouting notes, and a Florida coaching search that's about to get real. They dig into: Florida's opening, without the wish-casting. Why Lane/Eli price out, why Jeff Brohm fits the budget and the QB room, and why Jedd Fisch checks the culture box and the play-caller box...

Nine ranked teams fall. Coaches tumble with them. And the playoff picture just got flipped on its head. In this week's Complete BS , Brien Schmauch and AV break down a wild Week 8 — from Ole Miss forgetting the fourth quarter to Alabama finding its stride — plus the Juiced Shillelagh showdown between Notre Dame and USC. They go deep on: Ole Miss vs. Georgia: Rebels roll early, collapse late. Georg...

Week 8 is loaded: five ranked-vs-ranked showdowns, heavyweight rivalries, and a coaching market moving fast. Brien Schmauch and AV set the table, then Notre Dame legend Tony Rice joins to preview USC–ND and talk Lou Holtz, leadership, and the Jeweled Shillelagh. They dig into: Friday Night Kickoff: Louisville @ Miami — why the Canes at home (-13.5) look built for a 35–14 statement. Coaching Carous...

Eight ranked teams went down, defenses took center stage, and a few narratives flipped fast. In this Complete BS episode, Brien Schmauch and AV break down a packed Week 7 and what it means next. They go deep on: Red River recap: Texas 23–6 over OU — five sacks, three picks, and why Arch managed while the Longhorn defense dictated. What Mateer's post-surgery start did (and didn't) change. Proof in...

When the schedule looks modest, the margins get razor-thin—and that's where seasons pivot. In this Complete BS episode, Brien Schmauch and AV set the table for Week 7, then welcome Illinois All-American J Leman to scout Illini–Buckeyes and the fight for Illibuck. They go deep on: Thursday/Friday openers: ECU at Tulane (points incoming?) and No. 24 USF at undefeated North Texas—why Brien leans Bull...

Three ranked teams went down — Penn State, Texas, and Iowa State — and the college football picture just got a major reshuffle. This week on Complete BS , Brien Schmauch and AV break down everything from Week 6, including: Florida 29, Texas 21: DJ Lagway shines, Jadan Baugh powers the ground game, and The Swamp finally wakes up. Bama Back in Form: Ty Simpson and Jam Miller lead a statement second...