Take the Points College Football Podcast

Tom, Dan and Ryan record the final episode of Take the Points ever (probably). They reflect on the 2024 National Championship Game and Michigan’s big win over Washington, discuss some enormous coaching news including the retirement of Nick Saban, and talk about how 2023 marks the end of an era for college football and what […]

The Take the Points crew offers a lengthy breakdown of the 2023-24 college football National Championship Game between Michigan and Washington. The Huskies have been the best story of the year, but do they have what it takes to beat the #1 Wolverines? Listen to hear our analysis, game picks and favorite bets.

The TTP team gives quick picks for the remaining bowl games happening on December 30 and later, followed by our comprehensive breakdown for both College Football Playoff games. Can Michigan and JJ McCarthy find a way to beat out Alabama? Can the Washington Huskies continue their magical run against Texas? Our predictions, analysis, favorite bets […]

The TTP crew records another bonus episode, featuring Curb Your Enthusiasm, Christmas songs, and an early preview of the Zack Mills Award.

In part 2 of our College Football 2023 Bowl Game Spectacular, the guys break down all of the bowl games starting Saturday December 23 through Friday, December 29. Listen for our picks, best bets, analysis, and lots of other nonsense. We’ll be back after Christmas with part 3.

In this bonus episode, the guys discuss a number of unrelated topics, from recent officiating woes to the glorious career of LaMichael James.

Tom, Dan and Ryan are back for another year of the Take the Points Bowl Game Spectacular. This year, we’re doing a 3-part bowl series podcast. This first episode featuring games beginning on Saturday, December 16 and going through Friday, December 22. We’ll be back before Christmas with part 2.

The guys break down every game of Championship Week 2023, including critical matchups between Georgia and Alabama, and Washington and Oregon, as well as all of the non-power 5 games. Plus, after numerous coaching changes, Ryan’s end-of-season tarmac report breaks down which remaining coaches are on the hot seat. And discussions about Jalen Hurts, Bo […]

The guys begin the show by talking about coaching and coaches, including James Franklin, Jimbo Fisher and Sean McDermott. How do you know when it’s time to fire your team’s coach? Plus, all of the best games and lines for week 12 of the season, including Oregon State vs. Washington, USC vs. UCLA and much […]

The guys discuss an excellent week of college football, including Penn State vs. Michigan, Georgia vs. Ole Miss, Oregon vs. USC and plenty more. Also, a lengthy discussion of the Jim Harbaugh cheating scandal, with Ryan sharing his own experiences as a coach scouting opponents. And Dan brings back an old segment, Coaches Restaurant, for […]

The guys break down the best games and lines of week 10 of the college football season, including USC vs. Washington, Alabama vs. LSU and more. Plus, thoughts on Marvin Harrison’s nickname, nu-metal, and of course, Conor Stallions.

This week, the TTP crew reflects on Washington’s big win against Oregon, and then previews the most important games of week 8, including Ohio State vs. Penn State, Clemson vs. Miami, Alabama vs. Tennessee, and more. Plus, who is Iowa’s leading scorer?… a discussion of a world-class inept offense.

This recording took place while West Virginia was playing Houston, and the guys discuss the matchup of coaches on the hot seat. By the end of the show, they live-react to an incredible finish. Meanwhile, they discuss the best games and lines of week 7 of the college football season, including Notre Dame vs. USC […]

The guys open the show with some Pittsburgh-specific news, then segue into the best games of week 6 of the season. How good is Georgia compared to last year? Is the winner of the Red River Rivalry bound for the playoff? Are teams like Missouri, Kentucky and Louisville for real? These topics, plus breakdowns of […]

The guys talk about the thrilling Notre Dame vs. Ohio State finish from week 4, and then predict the best games and lines of week 5, including Ole Miss vs. LSU, Syracuse vs. Clemson and much more. Also, 90s wrestling talk.