Seth's College Football Corner

In today’s episode, we break down the Week 7 college football slate, starting with the headline matchup between Indiana and Oregon—a top-10 showdown that could determine the next No. 1 team in the country. We then dives into Alabama’s trip to Missouri and whether the Tigers have another upset brewing in Columbia, before turning to the Red River Rivalry and how Oklahoma’s defense could decide it. M...

In this week’s episode, we break down all the college football action from a quieter Week 6, starting with Penn State’s disastrous loss to UCLA. We dive into the issues plaguing Texas, debate whether Florida’s win marks a turning point, and react to Miami’s statement victory over Florida State. Plus, Alabama keeps rolling, Cincinnati stuns Iowa State, and North Carolina’s season somehow finds a ne...

In today’s episode, Zion Trammell from TCU Horned Frogs on SI and Bleav in TCU joins Seth to break down the Week 6 college football slate. They start with Miami vs. Florida State’s showdown in Tallahassee, then dive into whether Vanderbilt can shock Alabama on the road. Texas and Florida square off, and the crew discusses each team’s early offensive struggles and what it will take to break out. Th...

In today’s episode, we break down college football at the midseason mark by grading each of the Power 4 conferences. We kick things off with the ACC and its struggles in non-conference play, then move to the Big Ten, where Oregon and Ohio State are carrying the load at the top. Next up is the Big 12 — has Texas Tech’s emergence raised the league’s ceiling and its grade? And of course, we dive into...

On today’s episode of the show, we break down all the action from a loaded Week 5 of college football, starting with Oregon and Alabama’s big wins over Penn State and Georgia. We also discuss Ole Miss’ victory against LSU and why the Tigers are struggling right now. Other topics on this episode include Virginia’s upset of Florida State on Friday night, Illinois’ walk-off field goal against USC, Te...

In today’s episode of the show, we preview all the action from what’s a loaded Week 5 slate, starting with Alabama’s tilt on the road at Georgia, Oregon and Penn State’s massive test, and the crazy storylines surrounding the LSU and Ole Miss. Does Kirby Smart have an Alabama problem? Will James Franklin finally be able to win the big game? Do family affairs get in the way of Ole Miss’ ability to b...

Big 12 chaos takes center stage in this episode as TCU Horned Frogs on SI and Houston Cougars on SI writer Carson Wersal joins the show to break it all down. We dive into the shocking firing of Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State and dissect Kansas State’s puzzling early-season slump. Plus, Seth previews some of the games from a jam-packed weekend slate, unveils the brand-new D Poll, and shares his favor...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sethdowdle.substack.com In a special episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we discuss the SEC’s long-anticipated nine-game conference format, complete with three locked-in annual opponents for every team. We break down the full list—from classic rivalries like Georgia–Florida to eyebrow-raisers like Oklahoma’s trio—and highlight wh...

In today’s episode of the show, we discuss all things surrounding Week 4 starting with Indiana’s 63–10 thrashing of Illinois, Oklahoma’s tense 24–17 win over Auburn—and the officiating controversy that followed—plus Michigan’s narrow escape at Nebraska and Texas Tech’s dominant 34–10 victory that cements the Red Raiders as Big 12 favorites. We also hit the other headline games: Miami’s takedown of...

In today’s episode, it’s time to get ready for a jam-packed Week 4 college football preview loaded with marquee matchups and even some playoff implications. We break down big time showdowns like Texas Tech vs. Utah, Auburn vs. Oklahoma, and Michigan vs. Nebraska, plus underrated clashes including SMU–TCU and Arkansas–Memphis. Plus, some talk about Miami’s bout with whimpering Florida, Illinois and...

In today’s episode, we talk about the firings of Brent Pry at Virginia Tech and DeShaun Foster at UCLA and break down where those programs might be able to go next. We also discuss some other schools that are underwhelming to start the season like Wisconsin and Kansas State. Also, the new D Poll dropped yesterday, and Seth gives his reasoning for why he ranked teams where he did. Plus, we add some...

In this episode, we recap the wildest games from the weekend, including Georgia’s thrilling 44-41 win over Tennessee, Texas A&M’s last-second victory over Notre Dame, Clemson’s disappointing loss to Georgia Tech, and LSU’s defensive showcase against Florida. We also touch on other key matchups, including Ole Miss-Arkansas, Miami-South Florida, Texas-UTEP, Vanderbilt-South Carolina, Alabama-Wiscons...

It’s a stacked Week 3 in college football. In today’s episode, we dive into Georgia’s trip to Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee, Texas A&M’s prime-time showdown at Notre Dame, and Florida’s SEC opener against LSU in Baton Rouge. Plus, quick-hit previews for Arkansas–Ole Miss, South Florida–Miami, Clemson–Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt–South Carolina, and Duke–Tulane, along with other games to keep an ey...

In this episode, we dive into the growing discourse around the AP Poll. We break down controversial ballots, the inherent brand bias that keeps smaller schools like USF from getting their due, and why the voting system is flawed at its core. Plus, we compare it with the D Poll, which changed a lot this week. Finally, we close out the show with some best bets for Week 3, including plays on Texas A&...

In this episode, we dive into all the drama from Week 2 of the college football season. USF stunned Florida and put itself in the driver’s seat for the Group of Five playoff bid, while Billy Napier’s seat in Gainesville gets even hotter. We break down Oklahoma’s impressive win over Michigan, Baylor’s wild double-overtime comeback against SMU, and Iowa State’s Cy-Hawk victory. Plus, we react to Mis...

Week 2 of the 2025 college football season might not feature as many headline matchups as Week 1, but that usually means chaos is coming. In this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we preview and predict the biggest games of the week: Michigan vs. Oklahoma, the Cy-Hawk Rivalry (Iowa vs. Iowa State), and the Border War (Border Showdown) between Kansas and Missouri. We also dive into Illinoi...

On today’s episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we breaks down the biggest storylines from Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. From Arch Manning’s underwhelming performance against Ohio State, to Alabama’s shocking loss to Florida State, to Bill Belichick’s rocky debut at North Carolina, we cover it all. Plus, we preview the must-watch matchups for Week 2 and discuss the brand-new ed...

On this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, Seth previews and predicts the 2025 Texas Longhorns football season. With Arch Manning stepping in as QB1, Steve Sarkisian’s offense shifts toward a more vertical passing attack behind a rebuilt offensive line. Seth breaks down Texas’ offensive weapons, from Quintrevion Wisner in the backfield to Ryan Wingo and Stanford transfer Emmett Mosley at r...

On this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner , Seth previews and predicts Texas A&M’s 2025 season under Mike Elko. After an 8–5 campaign that started hot but fizzled late, the Aggies are looking to finally push past their eight-win ceiling. Seth breaks down QB Marcel Reed’s development, a deep running back rotation, transfer upgrades at wide receiver, and one of the SEC’s best offensive lines...

On this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we preview and predict Oklahoma’s 2025 season after a rocky SEC debut in 2024. With new OC Ben Arbuckle and transfer QB John Mateer, the Sooners are hoping for a major turnaround. Seth breaks down the rebuilt offensive line, a revamped receiver room, the addition of star RB Jadyn Ott, and why Brent Venables’ defense could be among the SEC’s best....

On this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we break down the make-or-break 2025 season for Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks. With Taylen Green returning at quarterback, year two under Bobby Petrino could see some offensive sparks, but questions linger with an overhauled receiving corps and shaky offensive line play. On defense, Arkansas was dead last in the SEC against the pass, and...

LSU football enters 2025 with a loaded roster, a No. 1 transfer portal class, and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier back to lead the “Nuss Bus” for one last ride. Can Brian Kelly finally deliver on playoff-or-bust expectations, or will offensive line questions and an unproven receiver room hold the Tigers back? Seth breaks down LSU’s key playmakers, defensive improvements under Blake Baker, and the hi...

Today, Seth dives into all things Alabama. The Tide offense will look a little different this fall with Ryan Grubb back alongside Kalen DeBoer, Ty Simpson finally stepping into the starting quarterback role, and five-star freshman Keelon Russell waiting his turn. Ryan Williams headlines a loaded receiver room, the secondary looks as strong as ever with Domani Jackson and Zabien Brown, and the path...

The Georgia Bulldogs enter the 2025 college football season with championship-level expectations. Can Kirby Smart’s team continue its dominance in the SEC and make another run at the College Football Playoff, or will Carson Beck’s departure force the Dawgs to take a step back? In this episode, Seth breaks down Georgia’s full schedule and analyzes key matchups, including high-profile showdowns agai...

The Florida Gators football program enters the 2025 season with everything on the line. After four years under head coach Billy Napier, the Gators finally have the roster to make noise in the new-look SEC. With five-star quarterback DJ Lagway leading an offense loaded with playmakers, expectations in Gainesville are sky-high. But can Florida survive one of the toughest schedules in college footbal...