SEC Football Unfiltered

SEC Football Unfiltered

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SEC Football Unfiltered features hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams of the USA TODAY Network serving opinion, debate and analysis on trending college football topics within the Southeastern Conference. No subject is off limits, and no one is above rebuke. Take off the filter and revel in the banter.

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Nov 11, 2026

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Episodes

Week 11 Picks: Trust Arch Manning over Lane Kiffin + Indiana on upset alert! 11.11.2026

We kick off this episode with an unfiltered, honest look at Lane Kiffin’s first season. After making massive waves leaving Ole Miss, Year 1 at LSU has been anything but smooth. Plus, we preview the biggest matchups of Week 11 across the country, put Indiana on upset alerts, and give our best bets of the week. TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 Texas - LSU Preview 7:40 USC - Indiana Preview 14:07 CFB Week 11 Picks S...

USA TODAY CFP Ranking Reaction 2.0 : Miami FALLS, Notre Dame RISES to Top 5 11.11.2026

Another live show of College Football Unfiltered is here! Blake Toppmeyer and John Brice go LIVE on the second CFP ranking, breaking down the 25 teams change in rankings, their opinions, and which teams they think will actually make the final cutoff. The number one Miami falls after a brutal loss to Notre Dame, bringing them up into the top 5. Who is shocked that Georgia is at number one? See Priv...

Playoff Funeral for Ohio state and LSU?? + CFP rankings drama! 09.11.2026

In this episode, we break down the biggest winners and losers from Week 10, dissect the fallout from Saturday's marquee upsets, and run through the teams that are officially COOKED when it comes to making the 12-team CFP field. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Notre Dame’s Playoff Hopes On The Line? + Week 10 best bets + Will Stein interview 04.11.2026

Week 10 is officially here, and it brings arguably the biggest weekend of college football games this entire season! Headlining the slate is a massive top-tier clash between Miami and Notre Dame in South Bend. With the 12-team College Football Playoff race tightening up, the stakes couldn't be higher: If the Fighting Irish drop this game to the Hurricanes, are Notre Dame’s playoff hopes officially...

CFP Ranking Reactions: Notre Dame could rise + Indiana overrated spot? 04.11.2026

On a new edition of College Football Unfiltered, Blake Toppmeyer and John Brice react to the first CFP ranking, breaking down the 25 teams, their opinions, and which teams they think will actually make the final cutoff. Can Notre Dame rise in the rankings? Are the Hoosiers getting too much credit? Which teams are overrated and which need more love? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Did Ohio State's College Football Playoff hopes die at USC? + CFP Projections 02.11.2026

Florida State has officially fired head coach Mike Norvell. And now the Seminoles are entering a major head coach search, could a Jimbo Fisher reunion actually happen in Tallahassee, or is FSU looking in a completely different direction? Meanwhile, Ohio State suffered a crushing road loss that has completely shaken up the Big Ten and the 12-team College Football Playoff race. Did Ryan Day and the...

Bonus Episode: Memphis AD Ed Scott makes his case for a Power Four future 30.10.2026

Could Memphis be next in line when another round of college conference realignment arrives? In this bonus episode, we feature our full conversation with University of Memphis Athletics Director Dr. Ed Scott. You'll hear why he believes Memphis is well positioned for a potential move to a Power Four conference and what the ACC and Big 12 could each offer the Tigers. Scott also discusses Charles Huf...

Georgia vs. Florida Rivalry Preview: Is an Upset Brewing? | Week 9 CFB Predictions 28.10.2026

Welcome back to another episode of College Football Unfiltered. This week of the college football season brings massive rivalry matchups, high-stakes spreads, and the future of conference realignment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lincoln Riley to Baylor? Philip Rivers to NC State? + Week 8 CFB Recap 26.10.2026

In this episode of College Football Unfiltered, we break down the biggest takeaways from Saturday’s top matchups, led by Texas’ statement win over Ole Miss. Then, we dive into the open coaching vacancies at Baylor and NC State—including two wild possibilities: could Lincoln Riley consider a move to Baylor, and could Philip Rivers make the jump to lead NC State? See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

CFB Week 8 Picks: Can Ole Miss KNOCK OUT Texas? 21.10.2026

On another episode of College Football Unfiltered: Is Texas in serious trouble heading into Week 8? Between Steve Sarkisian’s offense stalling and mounting pressure around Arch Manning, the Longhorns face a massive test as home favorites against an Ole Miss team primed for an upset. Plus, we evaluate the Big 12 landscape and whether Utah is the real deal before dropping our official Week 8 picks,...

Notre Dame ANXIETY + The (bad) case for 24-team college football playoff 19.10.2026

In our latest episode of College Football Unfiltered, Blake Toppmeyer, Matt Hayes and Paul Myerberg recap a truly wild weekend of college football. Several of the top 10 teams took surprising losses, and they break down who is exposed and who still has a chance to redeem themselves in the playoffs. Speaking of playoffs: we dive into the efforts to expand the CFP to 24 teams in 2027. Our crew break...

Our Can't-Miss Week 7 Locks + Darian Mensah Exclusive 14.10.2026

In our latest episode of College Football Unfiltered Blake Toppmeyer, John Brice and Matt Hayes preview the most interesting Week 7 games. See their predictions for Ohio State at Indiana, Notre Dame at BYU and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Alabama ROBBED?! Controversial calls in loss to Georgia 12.10.2026

College Football Unfiltered, presented by Sports Seriously, is back with another episode! Join USA TODAY Sports' Blake Toppmeyer, Matt Hayes and John Brice as they debate who's to blame for Texas' struggles: Arch Manning or Steve Sarkisian? Plus, did controversial officiating cost Alabama against Georgia? Is UCLA emerging as a legitimate College Football Playoff sleeper? And what's behind Texas A&...

Week 6 College Football Picks: Isaiah Sategna previews Red River Rivalry 07.10.2026

In our latest episode of College Football Unfiltered, our CFB insiders preview a few huge games in Week 6: Alabama - Georgia and Texas - Oklahoma. We'll also hear from Oklahoma receiver Isaiah Sategna on how the Sooners are preparing for the latest chapter in this epic rivalry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

College Football Hot Seat: Who Gets Fired First? 05.10.2026

On a brand new episode of College Football Unfiltered, Blake Toppmeyer is joined by Paul Meyerberg and John Brice to discuss who they think are the most overrated teams in college football, plus which coaches are on the hot seat... and which ones are on the inferno. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Week 5 Picks: Bill Belichick About To Get Blown Out AT HOME?! 30.09.2026

On another episode of College Football Unfiltered -- Blake Toppmeyer, Matt Hayes and Paul Myerberg break down the biggest storylines heading into Week 6 of the college football season and make their predictions for the weekend's top games. In this episode: Is Mississippi State a legitimate SEC contender? Keelon Russell's emergence at Alabama, Iowa's playoff chances and showdown with Ohio State, No...

Dante Moore Hit Sparks OUTRAGE: Was USC Out of Line? 28.09.2026

On a brand new episode of College Football Unfiltered, Blake Toppmeyer is joined by Paul Myerberg and Matt Hayes to break down some of the craziest storylines from Week 4, including the wild hit in the USC/Oregon game, and if it's time for Lincoln Riley to move on. Come back on Wednesday when the CFBU crew gives their picks for Week 5 and previews the weekend ahead. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

BEST Week 4 picks + Texas vs. Tennessee preview 23.09.2026

Welcome back to College Football Unfiltered! Week 4 of the college football season brings one of the biggest SEC clashes on the schedule as Texas heads to Knoxville to face Tennessee. We break down whether Steve Sarkisian’s squad can handle the noise on Rocky Top. Plus, we do a deep dive on Lincoln Riley's USC squad to see if they can hold up against Oregon. And we ask if Texas A&M will give L...

Lane Kiffin knocked cold by Ole Miss + Texas A&M's huge loss 21.09.2026

On the new episode of College Football Unfiltered, Blake Toppmeyer is joined by Matt Hayes and John Brice to break down everything from Week 3. From Lane Kiffin's rough Ole Miss return, to Louisville's SMU take down, and Texas A&M's rough loss to Kentucky, the crew recaps all the moments from over the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Interview with John Talty: Meet Lane Kiffin's alter ego + more wild stories from Kiffin's past 17.09.2026

Blake Toppemeyer of College Football Unfiltered sits down with national college sports reporter for CBS Sports, John Talty, to discuss his new book 'Lane Being Lane', which delves into LSU's head coach Lane Kiffin's life, stories, and collegiate coaching career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

LSU vs Ole Miss: Lane Kiffin's return + Week 3 Picks 16.09.2026

On our latest episode of College Football Unfiltered, Blake Toppmeyer is joined by Matt Hayes and John Brice to talk about the highly anticipated matchup of Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers heading into Kiffin's old stomping grounds, Ole Miss. The crew breaks down that matchup, plus gives their Week 3 picks of the most exciting college football games heading into the weekend. See Privacy Policy at h...

CFB Week 2 reax: Who's on fraud alert + What's wrong with Ohio State? 14.09.2026

In our latest episode of College Football Unfiltered, it's time to break down all the wild outcomes from Week 2 games. Up first, it's a fraud alert: Blake Toppmeyer, John Brice and Matt Hayes reveal which schools look like the biggest frauds after just two games this season. Then we do a deep dive on what could go down as the CFB game of the season - Ohio State vs. Texas. Where did Ryan Day go wro...

Ohio State vs Texas Preview, Arch Manning and Week 2 Picks 10.09.2026

Can Texas and Arch Manning get revenge against Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State after last season's loss in Columbus? Will Oklahoma prove it belongs in the College Football Playoff conversation this season? Can Michigan regroup after its controversial Week 1 victory? In this episode of College Football Unfiltered, Blake Toppmeyer, Paul Myerberg and John Brice preview Ohio State vs Texas...

Paul Finebaum reveals how close he came to running for Senate 09.09.2026

On the latest episode of College Football Unfiltered, Paul Finebaum joins Blake Toppmeyer to discuss his surprising flirtation with a U.S. Senate run in Alabama. Finebaum explains how political leaders recruited him, why he considered entering the race, what ultimately changed his mind. He also reflects on journalism, ESPN, college football and what could come next in his career. See Privacy Polic...

Michigan clock controversy grows as Mike Norvell's future in doubt 08.09.2026

Michigan's dramatic game winning Hail Mary continues to spark debate after the Big Ten restored one second to the clock for one final play. Did the Wolverines benefit from the decision, and what does the controversy say about the conference's replay process? Meanwhile, Mike Norvell entered the season on one of college football's hottest seats, and another painful Florida State loss has only intens...

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