History of College Football

Today, we discuss the college football history of the SMU Mustangs. This program is simply, in one word, unique. One National Championship, one Heisman winner who has a prestigious award named after him, the Pony Express, four incredible seasons spanning 3 different eras, one improbable upset against a Heisman winning QB, one implausible loss in the comeback for the ages, one Iron Skillet, and one...

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. This program is simply, in one word, exciting. One National Championship, one Heisman winner, perhaps the greatest player in college football history, one offensive juggernaut, one rivalry game simply known as 'Bedlam', one roller coaster ride of a five-year stretch, one heartbreaking tragedy and one real-life legendary...

Today, we discuss the college football history of the UCLA Bruins. This program seems to fit its southern California persona, brightly colored blue and gold uniforms, one National Championship, one Heisman winner, two stunning wins - strangely enough each a rematch, two heart breaking late season losses, one iconic stadium, one bitter cross-town rival, and three live bears.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Illinois Fighting Illini. This program is simply, in one word, momentous. The legacy Illinois has left behind is filled with those singular moments in time when you know you will never ever see them again. Not once. Not ever. In short, the Fighting Illini have a collection of extraordinary flashes in time that no other program can aspire to. Th...

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Wisconsin Badgers. This program is under the radar yet has played in some of the most historic and controversial games in history. Three National Championships, two Heisman winners, one coach who turned around a program, one historic Rose Bowl, one staggering running back, one fierce running back, the most-played rivalry in Div 1 college footba...

Today, we discuss the college football history of the California Golden Bears. This program is simply, in two words, heart-rendering. You know what's coming, don’t you? Five National Championships, two games that were arguably the most stunning win and loss in college football history, one legendary coach, an undefeated streak for the ages, one longtime bitter rival and one anonymous mascot.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Boston College Eagles. This program has a flare for the unusual. One National Championship, one Heisman winner, two legendary coaches, one iconic play in one of the greatest games ever played, one heartbreaking pick-six, the greatest game that famed sportswriter Grantland Rice ever saw, one Holy War with a twist, one rough beginning and of cour...

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Houston Cougars. For a new school, Houston’s first season was basically yesterday in the annals of the college football history, this school created quite a lore with it’s offensive juggernaut schemes that set many incredible records. This school pioneered the veer offense of the 60's and 70's and the run and shoot of the 80's. One Heisman winn...

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Penn State Nittany Lions. This program has a long rich history of stability and winning. Two National Championships, five more granted but unclaimed, one legendary coach, one Heisman winner, one bitter rival no more, one win by forfeit, one heartbreaking goal line stand, and one moniker, Linebacker U.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Kansas State Wildcats. This program is baffling, many losing seasons and then sheer brilliance. One miracle worker head coach, one offensive juggernaut of a player, too many losing streaks, one phenomenal way to end a losing streak, goal posts that kept coming down, and one live wildcat mascot.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Georgia Bulldogs. This program simply has a little bit of everything. Two National Championships, two Heisman winners, one stunning win that propelled them to a national championship, one stunning loss that kept from a national championship, one freshman phenom, three bitter rivals, but one just simply older than the rest, one heartbreaking tra...

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Washington Huskies. This program is simply, in one word, fun. Five National Championships, two bitter rivals, one in-state, the other out-of-state, a legendary coach whose feats are unparalleled in the history of college football, many legendary teams ranging from 1910 to 1991, one socially significant loss, and one gorgeous mascot.

Today we have a special guest, Sportscaster Mike McCoy, host of The Michael McCoy Show, SiriusXM SLAM Radio Ch. 145, to discuss Miami Hurricane football, past and present.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Pittsburgh Panthers. How magnificent is this football program? The Pittsburgh Panthers won Nine National Championships, the most by any college program from the East and sixth all-time. One Heisman winner, two legendary coaches, one legendary RB, and one controversial Sugar Bowl.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Florida Gators. This program dates back to the early 1900s but achieved excellence starting in the 1990s. Three National Championships, three Heisman winners, two iconic coaches, one man who is in the conversion as the program’s best player and coach, one heart breaking 93 yd TD pass, two rivals and a chomping motion like no other.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the BYU Cougars. This program is electrifying. One National Championship, one Heisman winner, a stable of quarterback greats, the comeback for the ages, one devastating loss, one most bitter rival, and a mamma cub that no longer parades the sidelines.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Army Black Knights. This program is rich in college football history, five National Championships. two Heisman winners, the highest scoring team in Div 1 A college football history, one historic run through three seasons, one back whose rushing feats spanned two seasons, and one rivalry tradition that exemplifies the very best of respect, virtu...

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes. Considering this program is relatively new in the timeline of college football, the Miami Hurricanes are among the most storied and successful football programs in NCAA history. Five National Championships, all in an 18 year span. two Heisman winners, a who’s-who of coaches, feared teams, perhaps the most feared LB to eve...

Today, we discuss the events that led up to, and the aftermath that followed, the game played on October 7, 1916, when Georgia Tech defeated Cumberland 222-0 and ran up the most points in the history of college football.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the TCU Horned Frogs. This program is rich is history, with both rushing and passing magnificence.  two National Championships, one Heisman winner, the inventor of the forward pass, a bitter rival who ruined the perfect season but not a national championship, a rushing performance for the ages, a string of mind-boggling shutouts and of course,...

Today we have a special guest, Stacey Blackwood, host of The Tide Talk Podcast, to discuss Alabama football, past and present.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Tennessee Volunteers. This program is a collage of winning streaks, national championships, players, dogs and colors. Six National Championships. one legendary coach with a defense for the ages, one mind game that actually worked, an over eager coonhound and an identifiable checker board pattern any fan would recognize.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This program today flies well under the radar, but its history is replete with seven National Championships, one Heisman winner, one legendary coach, one legendary player, two dynasties, two heartbreaking losses, a mascot with quite a curious design and of course, one axe.

Today, we recall 25 of the Greatest Individual Game Day Performances in college football history since 1950.

Today, we discuss the college football history of the Texas A&M Aggies. This program has many sides to it, and it embodies why we love college football, three National Championships, two Heisman winners, two bitter rivals, one now and one then, one beloved dog, a heartbreaking tragedy and a college tradition like no other.