Hit The Books

Join Knish & Powers for a LIVE reaction to Big 12 Media Days as they break down ESPN's newly released FPI rankings and preseason coaching poll. Which Big 12 programs are trending up, and who's on the hot seat before the season even starts? We're diving into team-by-team storylines, coach quotes from the podium, and what it all means for the 2026 season. Catch the guys live every week as they break...

The wait is over! Brad Powers and Joey Knish are live to break down everything happening around college football as we get closer to the 2026 season. From Week 1 matchups and preseason win totals to recruiting, coaching storylines, futures, and the biggest questions surrounding the sport, this is an open college football discussion covering anything and everything on the minds of fans and bettors....

The biggest college football games of the 2026 season are already on the board, and Brad Powers and Joey Knish are breaking down the early betting lines from FanDuel. From Ohio State vs. Texas and Michigan vs. Oklahoma to Georgia vs. Alabama, Notre Dame vs. Miami, LSU vs. Ole Miss, and the annual showdown between Ohio State and Michigan, the guys discuss which numbers stand out, where the betting...

The 2027 quarterback class is already generating massive hype, but could it actually become the greatest QB class in NFL Draft history? Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the top quarterback prospects expected to headline the 2027 NFL Draft, including Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, LaNorris Sellers, CJ Bailey, Nico Iamaleava, Fernando Mendoza, Josh Hoover and more. Would Arch...

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA — and he's playing in 2026. Powers and Knish break down the ruling, what it means for NCAA enforcement, and whether this sets a precedent that blows the whole system open. Sorsby admitted to placing roughly $90,000 in bets over four years, including wagers on his own Indiana team, and was declared permanently ine...

In this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish dive into one of the most debated topics in all of college football right now: which head coaches are actually being overrated by the market, the media, and fan perception. The conversation gets heated quickly as they break down the gap between reputation and real results across the sport. Mario Cristobal at Miami comes under the microsc...

Which college football coaches are REALLY on the hot seat heading into the 2026 season? Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the coaches they believe may not survive the year at their current schools, including Bill Belichick at North Carolina, Deion Sanders at Colorado, Dabo Swinney at Clemson, Shane Beamer at South Carolina, Mike Locksley at Maryland and more. The crew debates whether Bill Beli...

College football is changing fast, and Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down one of the biggest questions facing the sport today: does college football need a salary cap? With NIL spending exploding across the country, some college football programs are reportedly pushing toward $40 million and even $50 million rosters. Knish and Powers discuss the future of NIL, donor fatigue, conference spending...

In this episode of Hit The Books, Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down what a 24-Team College Football Playoff could look like and whether expanding the CFP would completely change college football as we know it. The guys discuss how a 24-Team Playoff would impact the regular season, conference championships, rivalry week, strength of schedule, automatic bids, at-large teams, and the overall stru...

College football is heading deeper into chaos, and the Brendan Sorsby situation at Texas Tech has sparked one of the most controversial eligibility debates we’ve seen yet. On this episode of Hit The Books, Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down the latest developments surrounding the Sorsby case, the NCAA’s handling of eligibility rulings, and why this situation is raising bigger questions about th...

College football spring practice 2026 has reshaped the national title conversation, but the central question remains: how many teams can actually win it all? On this episode of Hit The Books, Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down the biggest contenders in college football, including Ohio State, Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Alabama, Notre Dame, Michigan, and others across the national landscape. The deb...

Bryce Underwood entered the offseason with massive expectations at Michigan — but coming out of spring camp, there are already growing questions surrounding the former five-star quarterback. Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down the reports coming out of Ann Arbor, including concerns about Underwood’s development, inconsistency during spring practices, and what his performance could mean for Michi...

UCLA football is entering the 2026 season with a very different kind of conversation around the program — and it’s not just about wins and losses anymore. Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down why there’s growing belief that UCLA could be one of the most interesting breakout teams in college football, with some even drawing comparisons to Indiana’s recent championship run as a program that took a...

Brendan Sorsby is away from Texas Tech to address a gambling addiction — and it could have major implications for the college football betting market. Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down what this news means for Texas Tech, how the odds have already started to shift, and whether this changes their outlook as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender. With Will Hammond expected to step into...

The NFL Draft is in the books — and now the real reactions start. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live on Hit The Books breaking down their thoughts on the 2026 NFL Draft, how teams actually came out of it, and what it means moving forward from a betting and football perspective. The guys also dive into the current College Football offseason landscape — including roster uncertainty, transfer portal...

The NFL Draft is here — and there’s a lot to unpack. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live on Hit The Books breaking down the latest NFL Draft buzz, College Football futures, and the current state of the CFB offseason. With the draft right around the corner, the guys talk through big-picture storylines, how they’re viewing this year’s class, and what (if anything) actually matters from a betting per...

NFL Draft season is starting to take shape, and the college football offseason is in full swing. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live on Hit The Books for a conversational Q&A-style stream covering NFL Draft talk, general College Football offseason discussion, and anything else coming up from the chat. In this episode, the guys react to early draft thoughts, touch on how they’re viewing the current...

College football is heating up, the NFL Draft buzz is here, and there’s plenty to discuss. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live on Hit The Books breaking down early College Football Week 1, CFB win totals, and the latest NFL Draft news. In this episode, the guys share their thoughts on futures, react to recent news, and talk through big-picture ideas — including a fun look at Michigan and a light M...

College football is getting closer — and there’s already plenty to break down. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live on Hit The Books to talk through early College Football Week 1 thoughts, futures markets, and the latest NFL Draft discussion. In this episode, the guys react to recent news, share their approach to betting futures at this stage of the offseason, and give their general thoughts on how...

College football betting season is getting closer — and there’s already plenty to talk about. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live on Hit The Books to break down the latest in the betting world, including early College Football futures, NFL Draft discussion, and March Madness talk. In this episode, the guys react to recent news, share their thoughts on how they approach futures markets this time of...

College football betting is officially back. After some time away, Joey Knish and Brad Powers return to break down everything happening in the betting world — from early College Football odds to March Madness strategy and more. In this episode, the guys catch up on recent news, react to Week 0 and Week 1 lines that just dropped, and talk through how they approach betting one of the biggest events...

College football’s Heisman race is already taking shape, and the Heisman futures market is starting to reveal which players are getting serious attention. On this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the current state of the Heisman futures market and discuss which players could emerge as legitimate contenders for college football’s most prestigious individual award. Whi...

College football’s national championship landscape has changed. What used to be a race dominated by just one or two elite programs now features a much deeper field of contenders. On this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down this year’s national championship futures market and discuss which programs have the best chances to compete for the title. Which teams are true cont...

College football’s head coaching carousel is in full swing, and this offseason has brought some major changes. On this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the actual impact of this year’s head coaching hires and what these moves could mean for programs heading into the upcoming college football season. Which hires have the potential to reshape their programs? How might...

College football’s transfer portal continues to reshape the sport, and some teams clearly came out ahead while others took a step back. On this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the biggest winners and losers from the transfer portal and discuss which programs improved the most heading into the upcoming college football season. Which teams added the most impact talent...