The Blackout

A year ago, Notre Dame was good but not great, as it hit its collective head against the ceiling of the best teams it played in 2023, finishing 10-3. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Notre Dame's roster, the Fighting Irish's most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead. Join us again Friday, on Patreon, for ano...

The Portal King was at it again this offseason. Lane Kiffin brings back an ultra-talented offense and add portal pieces to both sides of the ball to set up a potential playoff run from Oxford, MS. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Ole Miss' roster updates, the Rebels' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead...

Mike Elko returns to Texas A&M - this time as head coach, rather than defensive coordinator. What lies before him is a roster laden with talent but missing some stars from the 2023 version of the Aggies. In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Texas A&M's roster updates, most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season...

In 2023, Washington came up just shy of winning a national championship. After its loss to Michigan in the Natty, Husky faithful watched as their head coach left for Alabama, their roster quickly depleted, and their athletic department shifted for greener (er, richer) pastures in the Big Ten. Now, with Jedd Fisch taking the place of Kalen DeBoer, nearly an entirely new roster, and many new foes on...

The Blackout is back, ahead of the 2024-25 College Football Pick'em Season! Thomas Black, here as always, is joined by new co-host Eric Mulhair. Don't worry: Alan Denton is still going to be around - just in a different fashion than before! Join us again a week from today on this podcast feed for a FREE Pick'em Preview covering the Washington Huskies (the first of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this s...

It's time for college football's National Championship. With that, not only is it time to name a CFP champion, it's also time to determine the Top 3 prize winners in The Blackout's ATS Bowl Pick'em. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Zane Chappalear's ATS Locks in: Michigan (-4.5)...

This is the final week of The Blackout's regular-season ATS Pick'em, and now is the time to listen to Thomas Black's picks! TB is in the Top 3, and knowing what he's doing can allow you to block him, follow his lead to a better spot, or flip picks, giving yourself a solid chance to catch or pass him. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is...

The Blackout's regular-season ATS Pick'em is down to the final 2 weeks, and now is the time to listen to Thomas Black's picks! TB is in the Top 3, and knowing what he's doing can allow you to block him, follow his current hot streak, or flip picks, giving yourself a solid chance to catch or pass him. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is...

With only 3 weeks to go in The Blackout's regular-season ATS Pick'em, it's an incredible advantage to know some of the picks of one of the Top 5 competitors. That's what you get when listening to Thomas Black's Locks this week. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, get to know the competition as best as you can. This week, TB & Alan Denton are taking another shot at an ATS Lock...

Only 4 weeks left?! Now is the time to make your move to the top of the leaderboard! With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the selections of a sizable chunk of the competition can be extremely valuable. This week, Zane Chappalear & Thomas Black are locking up their top picks, so make sure you know where you can beat the competition. Listen to this week's ATS Locks &...

We're down to the final third of the regular season. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the selections of a sizable chunk of the competition can be extremely valuable. This week, Alan Denton & Thomas Black are taking another shot at an ATS Lock Party, so make sure you know where you can beat the competition. Listen to this week's ATS Locks & other picks (14:40) in...

The leader of The Blackout's ATS Pick'em has gained some separation. Want to compete with the leaders? Last week, Thomas Black & Alan Denton went 4-0 in their ATS Locks. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the selections of a sizable chunk of the competition can be extremely valuable. Listen to this week's ATS Locks & other picks (14:37) in: Oregon (-6.5) at Utah,...

With Week 8, we roll into the second half of The Blackout's ATS Pick'em. Need a big week to solidify yourself as a contder? Want to hold off the rest of the competition? With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, listen to this week's episode to get AD's & TB's ATS Locks other picks (11:10) in: Memphis (-5.5) at UAB, Minnesota (+4.5) at Iowa, Ole Miss (-6.5) at Auburn, & UTSA (-3...

As the first half of the college football season wraps up this weekend, make sure you're getting the best info you can for The Blackout's ATS Pick'em. Big weeks will be needed to climb to the top of the leaderboard. Already at the top? Listen in to learn how some of the competition is making its picks. $350 in cash and prizes is reserved for the Top 3. Listen to this week's episode to get AD's &am...

Have you missed out on The Blackout's Lock Parties each of the last 3 weeks? Here's a hint: They've all been winners. This week, you get another chance to join the guys in a Lock Party, as the top of the leaderboard continues to impress in a big way. Make sure you don't lose ground on those at the top. $350 in cash and prizes is reserved for the Top 3. In Week 5, Thomas Black & Zane Chappalear...

Week 5 has arrived, and the top of the ATS leaderboard is tight! This week presents quite the challenge, as contenders lobby for positioning in the fight for the $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3. In Week 4, Thomas Black & Alan Denton hit a Lock Party for the second week in a row (7-5 all-time). And this week, Zane Chappalear joins TB to share his ATS Locks. Listen in to get TB's...

Three weeks down, many to go! Yet, heading into Week 4, the leaders have gained a little separation in trying to claim the $350 in cash and prizes on the line! In Week 3, Thomas Black, Alan Denton, & Zane Chappalear combined to guide you directly to a 5-1 record against the spread if you directly followed their advice. That won't happen every week, but listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, wh...

Two weeks into the season and the leaderboard is shaping up with $350 in cash and prizes on the line! Don't miss out on any information your competition might be picking up each week - listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks other picks (18:22) in: Colorado State (+22.5) at Colorado, Syracuse (-2.5) at Purdue, & Virginia Tech (+6.5) at Rutg...

Week 1 is in the books, and a leader has been established for the top prize of $175 and a BLACKOUT t-shirt! Don't miss out on any information your competition might be picking up each week - listen to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks other picks (9:38) in: Iowa (-3.5) at Iowa State, UCF (-3.5) at Boise State, Utah (-7.5) at Baylor, & Texas A&a...

New to The Blackout? Want to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in this season's Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Sign up now to receive group invitations and more details on the prizes: Registration Form . Week 1 is here! Get a jump on the competition by listening to this week's ATS Pick'em Pod, including Alan Denton & Thomas Black's ATS Locks other picks (8:11)...

This episode unveils larger cash prizes for 2023, details ways to benefit from content on distributed by The Blackout on a weekly basis, and shares about multiple team member perks. Week 1 picks are due before noon eastern time on Saturday, September 2. Don't miss the opportunity to compete for cash prizes with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! New? Sign up to receive email invitations to our AT...

This episode unveils larger cash prizes for 2023, details ways to benefit from content on distributed by The Blackout on a weekly basis, and shares about multiple team member perks. Week 1 picks are due before noon eastern time on Saturday, September 2. Don't miss the opportunity to compete for cash prizes with The Best #CFBPickemPod in the Land! New? Sign up to receive email invitations to our AT...

Wake Forest has seen a solid run of success under Dave Clawson, but the Demon Deacons see a lot of tranistion in its roster heading into the 2023 season. What are Wake's strengths & concerns? In this episode, listen to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's conversation of the Deacs' roster, the '23 schedule, and their overall expectations of the team as the pick'em season approaches. Join us again...

Tennessee's offense was tremendous last season, under the guidance of Josh Heupel and Hendon Hooker. Heading into '23 Heupel is turning the reins over to Joe Milton. How will the transition go? What are Tennessee's strengths & weaknesses? Listen in to Thomas Black & Alan Denton's conversation of AD's Vols. Here they'll give their thoughts on the previous questions and so much more! Join us...

Dan Lanning's Ducks bring back a ton of offensive talent, key transfers on the defensive side of the ball, and some big expectation heading into the 2023 season. How will it all shake out? Thomas Black and Alan Denton are here to lay out their ideas of what could make this team great, what concerns they have, and when we'll see Oregon in the '23 ATS & Confidence Pick'ems. Join us again next we...