Next Up with Adam Breneman

Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork joins Adam Breneman for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on leading one of the biggest brands in college sports. Bjork reflects on his first days in Columbus—pinch-yourself moments in the same department as Woody Hayes and Jesse Owens—while laying out how he’s protecting a strong culture and modernizing the Buckeyes’ athletic department for what’s next. T...

Drake Lindsey wasn’t supposed to be here. An underrated recruit from Arkansas with no SEC offers - now he’s the starting quarterback at Minnesota, leading a Big Ten offense at just 19 years old. We talked about his rise, the mindset shift that changed everything back in January and what it really takes to walk into a locker room and earn the respect to lead it. Watch the full interview here: https...

College sports are changing… fast. IMG Academy CEO Brent Richard and Drew Weatherford (Weatherford Capital co-founder, former FSU QB, FSU Board of Trustees) join Adam at IMG Academy to lay out a simple, bold solution: Add More Athletes. Instead of cutting “non-revenue” sports, expand roster spots and create JV/“varsity-lite” teams—an on-campus farm system that develops talent, reduces portal chaos...

“Row The Boat” isn’t a slogan. It’s the heartbeat of Minnesota football. P.J. Fleck opens up on how it was born from tragedy, why it resonates so deeply, and how it’s transformed the culture of Gopher football. Full episode with P.J. Fleck: https://youtu.be/B2dB6RcETKs For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: advertising@frontofficesports.com SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.c...

In this episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman, we sit down with Drake Lindsey, Minnesota’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Lindsey opens up about his journey from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Minneapolis, the moment he knew he was “a Gopher,” and what it’s really like playing for Coach P.J. Fleck. He breaks down his development behind Max Brosmer, the importance of NIL (and why it’s not his...

Nate Burleson didn’t want to be known as just a football player. After 11 years in the league, he walked away with no Hall of Fame jacket… and a decision to make. Be remembered for what he was or become something greater. He chose the hard road — reinventing himself from scratch. Now he’s a multi-time Emmy winner, one of the most respected voices in media, and still pushing for more. This is what...

This week on Next Up With Adam Breneman, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck sits down for a wide-ranging conversation on building a program, leading through change, and the personal experiences that shaped his “Row The Boat” culture. Fleck reflects on the moments that defined his tenure at Minnesota — from snapping a 15-year losing streak to Wisconsin, to the program-changing upset over Penn State in...

Syracuse’s first spring practice was sloppy, guys were fighting and professors were watching. So, Fran Brown made the whole team bear crawl — even the quarterback. That was the day everything changed. That was the culture shift. Watch the full episode with Fran Brown: https://youtu.be/_su7k1_DqGs For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: advertising@frontofficesports.com SUBSCRIBE ON YO...

Virginia Tech starting quarterback Kyron Drones joins Adam Breneman on Next Up for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Texas high school football to leading the Hokies. Growing up in Pearland, Texas, Drones won a state championship with his dad as head coach, a moment that solidified his love for the game.  After beginning his college career at Baylor and learning patience through a re...

They said his system was too risky. Too aggressive. That it couldn’t work at a place like Penn State. Jim Knowles heard all of it — and didn’t flinch. Now he’s the one calling the shots in Happy Valley, and he’s got one goal: build the best defense in the country. This is how he thinks about pressure, scheme, and silencing critics. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: advertising@f...

In this episode, Adam Breneman sits down with Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea for one of the most thoughtful and transparent conversations ever on Next Up. From his emotional first day on the job to the grind of building a winning program in the SEC, Coach Lea opens up like never before. He reflects on the early failures, the pressure he put on himself to be the “savior” of the program, and how th...

Beau Pribula didn’t want to leave Penn State. He had just practiced. Thought he was playing in the playoffs. Then everything changed. The phone call from his family. The meetings with Coach Franklin. The decision that changed everything. For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: advertising@frontofficesports.com SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpWithAdam?sub_confirmat...

In this episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman, presented by Teamworks, Vanderbilt GM Barton Simmons joins the show for an unfiltered look into what it actually takes to build a college football roster in 2025. From the chaos of the transfer portal to the complexity of NIL and data analytics, Barton explains how his role has evolved into one of the most important front office jobs in the sport. Bar...

Baylor starting quarterback Sawyer Robertson sits down with Adam Breneman for a raw and inspiring conversation ahead of the 2025 college football season. In this episode of Next Up, Sawyer opens up about his unlikely journey—from growing up a baseball-first kid in Lubbock, Texas, to playing for Mike Leach at Mississippi State, and eventually earning the starting job at Baylor. He reflects on the m...

Dan Furman is one of the leading voices in the college sports business, joins Adam Breneman for a powerful and revealing conversation. As the head of Louisville’s official NIL collective, Dan has overseen tens of millions of dollars in athlete payments, and helped redefine how collectives, schools, and players operate in this new era of college athletics. In this episode, Dan shares how 502 Circle...

Army plays by different rules. No NIL collectives. No revenue sharing. Strict admissions standards. And still… they win. Jeff Monken breaks down how they recruit, why they use analytics to gain an edge, and what makes Army football so different. Watch the full episode with Jeff Monken: https://youtu.be/nHl7cbHHMU4 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: advertising@frontofficesports.c...

In this episode, Adam Breneman sits down with Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula for a raw, emotional, and wide-ranging conversation, recorded right in Beau’s hometown of York, Pennsylvania. From living out his childhood dream at Penn State to navigating the complexities of the transfer portal, NIL, and a position battle with Drew Allar, Beau opens up like never before. He shares the behind-the-sce...

In this episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman, Adam sits down with Army Head Coach Jeff Monken, one of the most respected and disciplined leaders in college football. Coach Monken shares the full story of how he took over a struggling Army program in 2014 and built it into a winner, leading them to a historic 12-win season and conference championship. He talks about the unique challenges of coachi...

In this episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman, Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion opens up like never before. From being broke in his 20s to getting passed over for head coaching jobs — including his own alma mater — Marion has stayed true to himself, even when it cost him opportunities. Now, he’s one of the most innovative minds in football. Marion shares what it was like getting the call...

Gary Vaynerchuk joins Next Up with Adam Breneman for a raw, unfiltered conversation about ownership, obsession, AI, NIL, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. From building his dad’s company from $3 to $60 million and walking away with nothing, to firing his best friend in order to save his company, Gary opens up about the moments that defined his career. He shares why he believe...

Fran Brown joins Adam Breneman for a raw, no-filter conversation about how he transformed Syracuse football in year one. From being counted out in the hiring process to creating a culture built on D.A.R.T. — detailed, accountable, relentless, tough, Fran shares what it really takes to build a program that lasts. He opens up about his Camden roots, his journey through adversity, the lessons he lear...

Texas Tech GM James Blanchard joins Adam Breneman to break down how he helped turn the Red Raiders into one of the most well-resourced, forward-thinking programs in college football.  He shares what a day in the life of a GM looks like, how Texas Tech built the #1 transfer portal class, and why NIL has completely changed the landscape. Blanchard explains the NFL-style structure of their front offi...

Jake Butt joins Adam Breneman for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the broken state of college football. From NIL hypocrisy to why players feel like employees, Jake dives into how the sport needs to evolve and fast. He also shares his journey from Michigan star to rising broadcaster, his thoughts on sports betting, why Penn State might be ready to break through, and how he rebuilt his purpose...

In this episode of Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the man behind the curtain at Penn State Football — General Manager Andy Frank. For years, Andy has played a critical but often unseen role in building one of the top programs in college football. He’s been Coach Franklin’s right-hand man going all the way back to their time at Vanderbilt, and now he’s overseeing everything from roster const...

Billionaire entrepreneur Mike Repole — the mind behind Vitaminwater, BodyArmor, and now NoBull — joins Adam Breneman for one of the most raw and inspiring conversations we’ve had on Next Up. From growing up in Queens as the son of a waiter and a seamstress to selling companies for billions, Repole shares the unfiltered truth about what it takes to win — in business, in sports, and in life. This ep...