The Chuck Oliver Show

It's the 2026 Chuck Oliver Show Top 20 Countdown as we look at Chuck Oliver's 20 best college football teams for the upcoming college football season! 20. Houston 19. Penn State 18. Louisville 17. SMU 16. Texas Tech See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Callahan of Go Vols 247 joins Chuck to discuss Tennessee's loss at Corner, the QB battle and the RB room. Chuck talks about Lane Kiffin's spending to build the roster at LSU. Hunt Palmer of 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge joins Chuck to discuss LSU's first scrimmage and the receiver room depth. Chuck discusses what he saw from Auburn's first scrimmage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Chuck starts the show talking about Alabama's issues to get better at RB due to injury.  Chuck discusses the numerous 5-stars LSU has at RB.  Ryan Fowler of Tide 100.9 Tuscaloosa joins Chuck to talk about Alabama's RB injuries and QB battle.  Chuck talks about Indiana's "tough" schedule and Cignetti's comments about wanting to play Notre Dame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Heath starts hour 2 talking with Peach Bowl CEO David Epps, and a strange pick in Brett McMurphy’s top 20 teams. We then talk with Fred Segal from Freezing Cold Takes about his new book.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with what the AP Poll could look like when it comes out, and if Arthur Smith could work as the OC for Ohio State. We then look at Chuck’s number 11 team, BYU, with Mitch Harper from KSL in Salt Lake City.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 talking SEC with Demitri Ravanos from Awful Announcing, and an odd take on Florida State head coach Mike Norvell. We then talk South Carolina with Hale McGranahan from Gamecock 247.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start today with Kyle Wittingham’s lack of hate for Ohio State despite being at Michigan, and Ryan Silverfield having the most skeptics in the SEC. We then talk Chuck’s number 12 team, Oklahoma, with Tom Green from Sooners Illustrated.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 looking at Mississippi State with Brian Hadad from Supertalk Mississippi, and some interesting comments from Joey McGuire comparing Texas Tech to Al from Caddyshack. We then look around the SEC and more with Cooper Petagna from CBS Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with Josh Pate’s list of the top 10 QBs in the Big 10 and the SEC, and a reason for UNC fans to be optimistic. We then look at Chuck’s number 13 team, Alabama, with Wyatt Fulton from Tide 100.9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss Mississippi State adding fifth year players back to their roster after a recent court ruling. Ryan Abraham of USC Football assesses the Trojans, Chuck's number 14 team. Trevor McCue of Blue by Ninety analyzes the latest on Michigan practice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck looks at Gary Patterson's potential fit at USC. Chuck and Heath discuss Lane Kiffin's latest public ruminations on his Ole Miss departure. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his regular weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Abolverdi of Gators Online and WRUF radio updates the latest from Florida's preseason camp. Chuck and Heath look at some of Vegas's lines for the FCS vs SEC week one games. Preston Guy of Tiger Bait sizes up Lane Kiffin's first LSU camp so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks North Carolina's chances of success under Bill Beloichick are getting even less likely. Chuck and Heath discuss Monday's playoff meeting. Jon Reed of Fox Sports Knoxville previews Chuck's number 15 team Tennessee.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State (Columbia SC) Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler previews the start of camp. Chuck and Heath discuss three players unexpectedly not being available for assorted programs. Chris Lee of Vandy 247 analyzes their early practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck isn't sold on John Mateer as a successful QB this season. Chuck and Heath discuss USC losing their starter at center for the season. Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders previews Chuck's number 16 team Texas Tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck starts hour 2 talking Arkansas with David Bazzel from 103.7 The Buzz in Little Rock, and giving credit to Rice for spending on improving their home stadium. We then look around the world of college football with Bill Bender from The Sporting News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck starts today’s show with his thoughts on the Alabama QB battle, and how some schools have an NFL ready QB starting this season. We then look at Chuck’s number 17 team, SMU, with Billy Embody from On the Pony Express.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Ennis of 93.9 the Ville in Louisville previews Chuck's number 18 team Louisville. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB topics including a wild promotion at Akron. Eric Henry of Horns 247 assesses Texas as camp begins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the coaches poll potentially being more relevant than previous editions. Eli Hoff of the St Louis Post-Dispatch reacts to the early Missouri practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss ESPN's newly announced CFB announcer lineup for 2026. Centre Daily Times Penn State beat guy Jon Sauber previews Chuck's number 19 team Penn State. Anthony Dasher of UGA  Sports analyzes Georgia as they get ready to open camp.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck opens with thoughts on Georgia Tech. Chuck and Heath discuss Indiana removing Notre Dame from their schedule and having no power 4 non conference games booked. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Caldwell of Auburn 247 looks at the Tigers as they get ready to open camp. Chuck and Heath discuss Notre Dame and USC renewing their rivalry beginning in 2030 while Indiana drops their scheduled ND series. Mark Passwaters of Aggie Huddle previews the beginning of Texas A&M's training camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to a Colorado federal judge's ruling opening up yet another set of roster issues for CFB. Chuck and Heath discuss the challenge for schools in deciding whether to try and bring back players when that ruling might be overturned. Dan Mathews of Sportstalk 790 in Houston previews the Houston Cougars (team 20 in Chuck's preseason top 20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Heath starts hour 2 with Wilson Alexander from On3 to talk about Big 10 Media Days, and a couple interesting hires for CBS Sports TV. We then look at Notre Dame with Mike Golic Jr from TNT Sports.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start today with some good news for Missouri, and the lack of progress in the Protect College Sports Act. We then talk to John Talty of CBS Sports about the latest in the UNC GM Saga.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.