Game Runs Deep

Americans have officially discovered Erling Haaland, and it's become one of the most fascinating sports stories of the summer. On this episode of Game Runs Deep presented by Club Country, Sudu Upadhyay breaks down why college football fans have fallen in love with the Norwegian superstar, how Haaland's personality and athleticism have made him America's newest sports obsession, and why...

Michael Jenkins has lived through some of football's biggest moments. The former Ohio State wide receiver and Atlanta Falcons first-round pick joins Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay to relive the legendary "Holy Buckeye" play, Ohio State's unforgettable 2002 national championship run, and what it was like catching Matt Ryan's first NFL touchdown pass. Jenkins also shares beh...

Dusty May just won a national championship at Michigan. A few months later, he's leaving college basketball behind for the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay is joined by CBS Sports writer David Cobb to discuss May's stunning departure, why more college coaches may follow a similar path, and what it says about the current state of college athletics in th...

DJ Shockley's football journey is unlike almost anyone else's. From arriving at Georgia as one of the nation's top quarterback recruits, to waiting his turn behind David Greene, to winning an SEC Championship, to sharing a quarterback room with Michael Vick, Shockley has experienced college football and the NFL from every angle. On this episode of Game Runs Deep presented by Club Count...

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett react to the Sweet 16 field, and give a full preview of Ole Miss as it begins Spring Practice. Topics include: Ole Miss spring football preview and the biggest roster questions Offensive tackle concerns and replacing key production Pass rush, secondary, and defensive storylines to watch Caleb Cunningham, the running back room, and br...

March Madness is already delivering! On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett react to the biggest storylines from the NCAA Tournament, including major upsets, bracket chaos, and what it all means moving forward. The guys dive into: • High Point’s statement win • VCU’s comeback • Georgia’s early exit and the bigger conversation around Mike White• How SEC teams are really st...

March Madness is here! On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break down the 2026 NCAA Tournament and fill out their full bracket with bold predictions, upsets, and Final Four picks. The guys are joined by former Ole Miss standout and SEC Tournament champion Murphy Holloway, who gives insight into Ole Miss basketball’s SEC Tournament run and what went right late in the se...

Spring football has officially arrived across the SEC. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Ben Garrett and Sudu Upadhyay break down the biggest storylines heading into spring practices across the conference. The guys dive into quarterback battles, transfer portal additions, and expectations for some of the SEC’s most intriguing teams in 2026. Topics include: • Alabama’s quarterback battle and the f...

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben dive into the upcoming College Sports Roundtable at the White House, the push for a potential 24-team College Football Playoff, and whether real reform is actually coming. ON3 Senior Insider Chris Lowe joins the show to break down: What the College Sports Roundtable could realistically accomplish Why some SEC coaches are warming up to a 24-team playo...

On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Ben and Sudu react to Stephen A. Smith’s appearance in Oxford and what it meant for Rebel Nation, including the energy around Coach Yo and Ole Miss women's basketball, the latest development in the Trinidad Chambliss case, including the judge’s show-cause order directed at NCAA attorneys, and unveil a bracket-style debate: Which is the best Ole Miss football...

College baseball is officially back, and opening weekend delivered some of the most entertaining storylines across the country. Sudu and Ben break down the biggest national moments from the first weekend of the season, highlighting the wild scores, standout performances, and the unique stories that make the early weeks of college baseball so fun to follow. College baseball is officially back, and...

On this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu is joined by guest co-host Miles Garrett to break down the biggest developments shaping the modern college sports landscape. The show opens with a deep dive into the latest NCAA eligibility battles, including the Charles Bediako ruling and the upcoming Trinidad Chambliss hearing, and what these cases could mean for the future of athlete eligibility across...

A new episode of Game Runs Deep with a national guest as Trey Wallace (OutKick) joins Sudu and Ben for a deep dive into the biggest mess in college sports right now: public accusations, “receipts,” and a system increasingly being decided in courtrooms instead of on the field. The conversation starts with Trey’s reaction to Clemson/Dabo’s public comments and why in today’s climate, “everybody has s...

Ole Miss finds itself at the center of the college football tampering conversation and Sudu and Ben aren’t buying the selective outrage. In this episode of Game Runs Deep, the guys break down the tampering accusations aimed at Ole Miss, why tampering is clearly happening across college football, and why it’s impossible to take enforcement seriously when programs like Miami, Texas, LSU, and others...

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down the biggest winners and losers of the transfer portal cycle, which schools actually improved their rosters, and which programs lost critical ground heading into the 2026 season. The guys focus heavily on LSU, Ole Miss, Texas, Indiana, and Texas Tech explaining why those schools separated themselves, and what their portal hauls say about ex...

The 2025 college football season is officially over and already the next season is here. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett react to Indiana’s national title win over Miami and what Curt Cignetti’s “Hollywood season” says about where the sport is headed, and what it means for everyone who thought the same teams would always run college football. From there, the show r...

As the transfer portal window closes, Ole Miss is dealing with the most complicated stretch of its offseason. In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break down how Ole Miss is trying to close strong in the portal, including late-window movement, active negotiations, and which positions the Rebels are still targeting. The conversation focuses heavily on NIL contracts, what...

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben focus on the real conversations happening right now in college football, starting with Ole Miss’ transfer portal strategy moving forward. The guys break down: -Who Ole Miss could look to add next in the portal -How the staff is handling players who have already signed NIL deals but are now looking to leave -What options schools really have in those s...

Pete Golding is showing College Football why he was always a key player in Ole Miss' success in the NCAA transfer portal. In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben react to Ole Miss’ transfer-portal surge, from early commitments and key retentions to what it says about the program’s direction after the coaching transition. With Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy staying put, and defensive...

Ole Miss is in the middle of one of its busiest transfer portal stretches yet, and the timing couldn’t be more chaotic. In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben react live as Ole Miss stacks early portal commitments, hosts visitors, and prepares to leave for the Fiesta Bowl all at the same time. The guys break down what Pete Golding’s early portal approach tells us about his priorities, why...

Ole Miss is fresh off a Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, and the program is headed into uncharted territory. In this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down what the Sugar Bowl victory meant inside the Superdome, why the atmosphere felt different than any Ole Miss moment before, and how this win changes the mindset of the fanbase. From there, the conversation shifts to what comes next: Th...

In this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down Ole Miss vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, revisiting what went wrong in Athens and what must change for the Rebels to pull off the upset. From Trinidad Chambliss’ role to defensive matchups and game-script realities, the guys give an honest preview of the CFP showdown . The conversation expands to the rest of the College Football Playoff b...

In this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben recap an unforgettable weekend in Oxford as the Rebels host and win their first-ever College Football Playoff game, breaking down what the moment meant for the program, the fanbase, and the future of Ole Miss football. From there, the conversation turns national with a full breakdown of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, including...

In this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down the full context behind Lane Kiffin's latest text to Ben, why the question was asked, and what it says about Kiffin, Ole Miss, and the lingering fallout from his exit. From there, the conversation shifts back to football with: First-round College Football Playoff predictions Ole Miss vs. Tulane preview and matchup thoughts Transfer p...

The Pete Golding era is in full swing as Ole Miss hires John David Baker as offensive coordinator. In today’s episode of Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down why JDB was the right hire, what his scheme brings to Oxford, and how Ole Miss plans to keep its offensive identity intact after Lane Kiffin’s departure.  We also take a look at the Rebels’ College Football Playoff showdown with Tulane, h...