Is It Saturday Yet? A College Football Podcast

Another instant classic: Ole Miss–Miami ends in a full-on PI/no-PI debate. Then it’s the second semifinal—questions about Dante Moore’s ceiling as Indiana cruises. The guys spin the transfer portal (a couple of big QB commits) and close with a full national championship preview: Miami vs. Indiana , matchup keys and best bets included.

The guys unpack a wild quarterfinals— Miami stuns Ohio State , Indiana rolls Alabama , and Ole Miss–Georgia delivers an instant classic—then hit the portal (yes, Hoppa’s Badgers land a QB). Finally, they break down Oregon–Indiana and Ole Miss–Miami with matchup keys and their best bets for both semifinals.

The guys break down the College Football Playoff first round and ask the hot question: do Group of 5 teams really deserve an auto bid ? Then it’s a full preview of the quarterfinals on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day , matchup by matchup, before locking in a best gambling pick for each game .

Luke and Diaz open with Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman in a so-so year, then hit the portal where two headline QBs just jumped. From there it’s a run-through of every CFP first-round matchup with a best bet for each, and they wrap by adding three bowl plays apiece from this week’s slate. This Week’s Schedule (ET) Wednesday, Dec 17 StaffDNA Cure Bowl — Old Dominion vs USF, 5:00pm (ESPN) 68 Ventures Bow...

With Luke out again, Hoppa and Diaz run the show and spiral through a wild week of college football. They argue coaching hires, conference championship results, Indiana–Ohio State, Texas Tech’s rise, Georgia’s dominance, and a College Football Playoff picture that makes less sense the longer you look at it. The episode closes on Army–Navy week, picks, and the realization that a great season can st...

Hoppa’s gone full Florida man , so Diaz & Luke steer the ship—diving into the Lane Kiffin to LSU buzz and spinning the coaching carousel . Then they ask the big one: can anyone keep up with Ohio State? Finally, it’s wall-to-wall conference title previews and the crew’s best bets for Championship Week. Championship Week (Week 15) (ET) Friday, Dec 5 C-USA Championship: Kennesaw State at Jacksonv...

It’s Rivalry Week—and, as Luke says, the best slate of the season so far. Can Ohio State finally break through against Michigan? Is Ole Miss too distracted to take the Egg Bowl? Was Georgia Tech’s loss actually a blessing in disguise? The guys tackle all that and more, then lock in their picks for an awesome week of college football. Rivalry Week — (Fri Nov 28 & Sat Nov 29, ET) Friday, Nov 28...

It's just Hoppa and Diaz this week as they break down the full Week 13 saturday slate. Mostly just talking coaching changes. Enjoy!

Can Fernando Mendoza’s late drive vs. Penn State really be a Heisman moment when the Nittany Lions have struggled? The guys hash it out, Hoppa recaps a shaky week for the ACC and a statement win for Texas Tech , then it’s on to Week 12 with the biggest SEC games on deck—and everyone’s best bets to close. Week 12 — FBS vs FBS only (Fri Nov 14 & Sat Nov 15, ET) Friday, Nov 14 Clemson at #20 Loui...

No Hoppa today—just Luke and Andrew Diaz . The guys crank up the Heisman talk , Diaz goes to bat defending Dabo , and they roll through a crisp preview of the week’s biggest games with quick reads and a few leans. Week 11 — (Sat Nov 8, ET) James Madison at Marshall — 12:00pm (ESPN2) SMU at Boston College — 12:00pm (ACCN) Temple at Army — 12:00pm (CBSSN) Southern Miss at Arkansas State — 12:00pm (E...

On this week's episode, Diaz dresses up for the funeral of Brian Kelly after he was fired by LSU. The guys discuss potential replacements and where Kelly could end up next. Then, Hoppa takes the guys through the world of football, with stops in D3 and even Canada. Finally, the three discuss the Week 10 slate, breaking down the big games and giving their best bets.

Week 9 is upon us, and Luke is back in the hosting chair—he and Diaz waste no time going after Hoppa for Notre Dame’s big win over USC . Then the guys rank their Top 5 teams with so many legit contenders in 2025, before closing on the best Week 9 games (including a big G5 clash in the American) and their best bets . Week 9 — FBS vs FBS only (Times ET) #18 USF at Memphis — 12:00pm (ESPN2) Ohio at E...

Just Hoppa & Diaz this week—Luke’s “elbow soreness” (and Penn State shame after that Northwestern whooping) has him MIA on a totally classified work trip. The guys roast their absent host, kick around Big Ten coach chatter (yes, PJ Fleck comes up), drop a Philly-caller impression or two, debut a quick “That Dude Is Cold” mini-segment, and line up their Week 8 picks.

No Luke this week — it’s just Hoppa & Diaz breaking down the full CFB board. Also their is a good chance Luke is cursed. Week 7 — FBS vs FBS only (Sat Oct 11, ET) UCF at Cincinnati — 12:00pm (FS1) Charlotte at Army — 12:00pm (CBSSN) Miami (Ohio) at Akron — 12:00pm (ESPN+) #1 Ohio State at #17 Illinois — 12:00pm (FOX) UCLA at Michigan State — 12:00pm (BTN) #8 Alabama at #14 Missouri — 12:00pm (...

On this week’s show, Andrew Diaz recaps his spot on The Kirk Minihane Show (and our pod’s shoutout). Then Luke drops a bombshell about his Penn State fandom that leaves everyone shook. Bryce “Big Hoppa” spotlights under-the-radar QBs , and Diaz successfully goats Luke into a gambling pick to close the show. Week 6 — FBS vs FBS only (Sat Oct 4, ET) Army at UAB — 12:00pm (ESPNU) Kansas State at Bayl...

On this week’s episode, the guys dive into which coach sits on the hottest seat right now and whether Clemson would ever fire Dabo. Luke is openly anxious about his Nittany Lions ahead of a colossal clash with Oregon , and—for the first time in a while— all three hosts agree on a gambling pick for the weekend. Week 5 — FBS vs FBS only (Sat Sep 27, ET) UCF at Kansas State — 12:00pm (FS1) Bowling Gr...

Luke’s out this week, so it’s a two-hander: Andrew Diaz sits down with Bryce “Big Hoppa” Hopwood , fresh off a family road trip to Gilmore Girls Con. They hit the Week 4 headliners—Texas Tech–Utah, Florida–Miami, Michigan–Nebraska, Auburn–Oklahoma, Oregon State–Oregon, UNC–UCF, and more—plus quick hitters, overreactions, reality checks, and picks. Week 4 — FBS vs FBS only (Sat Sep 20, ET) Syracuse...

Is it Saturday Yet? returns for Week 3! Luke Owens, Andrew Diaz & Bryce Hopwood hit the marquee slate—Georgia–Tennessee, Wisconsin–Alabama, Florida–LSU, and Texas A&M–Notre Dame—plus the Backyard Brawl, USC–Purdue, and Oregon–Northwestern. They also debate which upset was more impactful—South Florida or Mississippi State—and whether FCS payday games are worth the blowouts. And at the end,...

Is it Saturday Yet? The award-winning college football podcast is back for Week Two. Luke Owens, Andrew Diaz & Bryce Hopwood open with the biggest moments from a wild Week One—Ohio State dethroning No. 1 Texas 14–7, LSU rallying past No. 4 Clemson, Florida State stunning No. 8 Alabama, Miami edging No. 6 Notre Dame, and TCU spoiling Bill Belichick’s UNC debut 48–14—then dive into the best Week...

Is it Saturday Yet? The award winning College football podcast is back for another season. Join Luke Owens, Andrew Diaz & Bryce Hopwood as they preview Week one and the CFB Season as a whole. College Football 2025 Week One Schedule Mon Aug 25 Boise State at USF — 5:30pm (ESPN) Ohio at Rutgers — 6:00pm (BTN) Jacksonville State at UCF — 7:00pm (ESPN+) East Carolina at NC State — 7:00pm (ACCN) Wy...

The 2025 college football season has come to an end and Ohio State are our national champions. The boys round out the season with honorable mentions, Diaz's Notre Dame Shame, and the crowning of the pick-em competition champion.

The stage is set for the College Football Playoff National Championship, featuring the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Join hosts Luke Owens, Bryce Hopwood, and Andrew Diaz as they delve into this highly anticipated matchup. Notre Dame (14–1), under head coach Marcus Freeman, has showcased resilience throughout the season, including a dramatic 27–24 semifinal victory over Pe...

Join the Award Winning College Football podcast as they preview the 2025 CFP Semi-Finals matchups! THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Orange Bowl (CFP Semi-Final) Matchup: No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions (13–2) vs. No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13–1) Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida Time: 7:30 PM ET Broadcast: ESPN Commentators: Sean McDonough, Greg McElroy FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 Cotton Bowl (CF...

The first round of the 12 team playoff had some let downs, but Round 2 shouldn't disappoint. Join the award winning college football podcast crew as they push their picks and predictions for how the rest of this CFP will play out. Wednesday, January 1 - College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Peach Bowl : Texas vs 4 Arizona State Location: Atlanta, GA Time: 1:00 PM (ET) Channel: ESPN Commentary: Jo...

The season coming to a close, and the award winning College Football Podcast, "Is It Saturday Yet?" has been with you every step of the way. This week - join Luke Owens, Bryce Hopwood and Andrew Diaz as they break down all of the first round games in the 2024 College Football Playoff. Friday, December 20 CFP First Round : #10 Indiana Hoosiers (11–1) @ #7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11–1) Saturday,...