The College Football Chaps

On this episode the Chaps discuss the nominations for the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame including why Aaron Donald should not be a CFB HoF'er and absolutely why Mike Leach is! The Chaps also debate ESPN's Football Power Index and marvel at some of the results of the algorithm..... Another must listen episode from the best college football podcst east of the Mississippi! Thanks for tuning in t...

On this episode the Chaps talk with the Coordinator of Officials for the Southeastern and Sunbelt conferences. John talks about his lengthy career as a referree both in College and in NFL Europe and his current role as Coordinator. The Chaps also ask John about 2023 and 2024 rule changes and what his fondest memories of refereeing in College are!! Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast...

The Chaps kick off their 6th season covering colleage football and in this episode discuss the news from around the conferences and all that has been going on in and around the college game. how well prepared is Oklahoma for the SEC with the news that General Booty has transferred? Can Dillon Gabriel replicate Marcus Mariota's success in Eugene? Kirby Smart gets paid - big! Is an equilibirum being...

In this episode the Chaps pour over the most recent news coming out of college football... Reggie gets his Heisman back! What is happening with a proposed CFB Super league? Are the Texas Aggies running scared of the SEC? Winners & losers of Spring football the Transfer portal is open - who is disappearing and reappearing from it? It's another packed episode of College Football content! Thanks...

After the success of the Chaps Texas roadtrip, on this episode they jump back into their rental cars for the ultimate road trip - the West Coast! From San Diego to the City of Angels, Seattle and Eugene the Chaps cover the miles to create their ultimate college football road trip. But how on earth does North Carolina and Pennsylvania come into this road trip.....well listen on..... Thanks for tuni...

In this episode the Chaps discuss the rapidly changing landscape of College Football as we know it! Is this the end of the beautiful game? Or is change good and making CFB better? We discuss what a Superconference might look like and that come to the conclusion that money is the root of all evil! And what about the independence of the Fighting Irish! Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podca...

The Chaps love College football. The Chaps love the USA. The Chaps love to travel. So what better an episode than to plan a road trip! The premis of this episode is simple. Three Chaps, three cars and a CFB schedule containing only teams from Texas. Where does this trip take us? Do we stay in state? Do we end up in the same stadium at the same time? It is a Texas sized episode..... Thanks for tuni...

On this episode the Chaps catch up on the hot news items of the last few weeks. One of our favourite coaches to talk about, Chip Kelly jumps ship to the Buckeyes & Bill O'Brien jumps from the Buckeyes to Boston College. What does Oli think of this hire? We talk about Deshaun Foster taking over the Bruins job & find out what the Chpas think of the new EA Sports College Football teaser being...

It's Burns night in Scotland so the chaps compare Jim Harbugh to a Haggis (?) and ask who will replace Jim in Ann Arbor - surely there is only one contender? Will Michigan see an Alabama style exodus from their roster when the portal opens up or will their academic offering save them? The Chaps look at the personnel moves across the college landscape and grade the head coaching hires. And finally...

On this episode George & Alex talk about the news that has shocked the college football world - that Alabama Head coach Nick Saban is retiring! the timing of his announcement Is Saban going out at the top? Was 2023 his greatest achievment so far? Was the changing landscape of college football the reason for Saban's decision? What should Bama look for in a new Head coach? Who is on the shortlis...

On this episode the Chaps pour over the outcomes from the CFB Play Off semi finals - just how good are Michigan and Washington? What were the keys to their success? How do the Chaps see the National Championsip Final playing out and who do they predict will win? Finally, should the Heisman vote take place after the semi-finals? A hotly debated question... Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps...

As Christmas gets ever closer the Chaps reunite with John T Edge of True South to talk about Christmas in Mississippi, Season 6 of the Show, the Ole Miss project to save William Faulkner's cottage and to use it as a writers retreat as well as John T's Christmas food favourites! Get into the festive mood with this awesome guest and episode! Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the Un...

As the Chaps get ready for Christmas, ESPN's Marty Smith joins the Chaps to talk about his book "Sideline CEO". Marty talks about the project, which was five years in the making and tells some fantastic tales of the conversations he had with head coaches such as Nick Saban, Lane Kiffin, Mack Brown, Doc Rivers, Tom Izzo, Urban Meyer and Dabo Swinney to name a handful. We talk about the remarkabe tu...

On this episode the Chaps have a very funny conversation with comedian, Josh Mancuso to find out how his famous college mascot comedy skits came about, which fan bases he interacts with most and just how did Auburn fans react to his War Eagle skit? We also talk about Josh's beloved Tennessee Vols and how the Vols will get on aganst Iowa in the Citrus Bowl. No conversation would be complete without...

On this episode the Chaps talk with the Tulane Green Wave's sideline reporter, Maddy Hudak about life in New Orleans and of course the Green Wave. What legacy does Willie Fritz leave behind? What is his greatest achievement during his time in NOLA? With his announcement to attend the Senior Bowl, what does the future hold for Michael Pratt? What does the future for Tulane look like and who is goin...

Where did the year go? On this episode the Chaps catch up with their good friend, the Big Man - Eric MacLain to talk about the Atlantic Coast Conference and the upcoming conference championship game. - Can Louisville win their first ACC Championship? - Does Florida State stay unbeaten without Jordan Travis? - How do the Cardinals beat the Noles? - What are the CFB play off implications for FSU fro...

On this episode its Rivalry Week and the Chaps talk about those games which will have a meaningful impact on Conference Championship games and the CFB Play Off positions. Is it winner takes all in the BIG10? What craziness is about to happen in the BIG12 and no LA teams in the run for a PAC12 Championship. Wut? But as its Rivarly week it wouldnt be a Chaps podcast without a preview of the Egg Bowl...

With the recent firings in the SEC the Chaps host their now infamous but somewhat overdue "Hotseat Special", where we talk about those coaches under pressure - fairly or unfairly so. So buckle up if you're a fan of the Aggies, Hail State Bulldogs, Penn State, The Irish, Trojans, Bruins or Razorbacks - your teams are getting the treatment on this episode! Ps Alex swears a LOT on this episode! Thank...

On this episode the Chaps get into the detail of the Michigan sign stealing scandal with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg who is close to the story and who provides a fascinating insight to what is going on and how things might unfold. But there is also football to be played and the Chaps & Adam preview Michigan travelling into Happy Valley to play the NIttany Lions and the ramifications this game may h...

On this episode the Chaps chat with SEC Commisioner, Greg Sankey. Amongst the hot topics of college football its Halloween so the Chaps get the opportunity to ask the Commisioner what his favourite Halloween candy is! But also there is the opportunity to ask of the chances of a SEC game being played outside of the US, ongoing discussions around TV rights and showing college football in the UK and...

On this episode the Chaps talk with their good friend, Laura Rutledge about the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail party, to get Laura's thoughts on the Gators chances of an upset win & how Georgia fares without Brock Bowers. We ask, is a 6-6 and bowl eligibility good enough for Florida fans this year? Tickets under Twenty makes its return, so check out which games the team ends up attending thi...

On this episode the Chaps talk with Chris Phillips of the Spurs Up Show about the South Carolina Gamecocks and the SEC East. What does Shane Beamer's mid year report card look like? Was Florida the game that got away from the Gamecocks & does it affect their bowl eligibility? How will Georgia cope without Bowers and is Mizzou the form team in the SEC East just now? The guys talk about the prob...

On this episode the Chaps talk about the week's action with On3's Andy Staples. Oklahoma as CFB Play off contenders, Michigan v Penn State for a BIG10 Championship. Can Wyoming unseat AirForce? We preview Orgeon vs Wahington and Notre Dame vs USC....and what oh what was going on in Miami? It's a bumper episode this week with an awesome guest! Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the...

Chaos reigns as the Chaps are joined by their good friend Chris Marler of CFB Uncensored. On this episode we mark Lane Kiffin's mid term report card, preview why the 5-0 Tigers will beat the 3-2 Tigers, look forward to the last BIGXII Red River Showdown and Alabama's road game against the Aggies. Are the Nittany Lions the real deal? Then the Chaps talk about who is overrated and underrated in the...

On this episode the Chaps speak with Seth Saunders of the Saturday in Athens podcast. Can we really be sleeping on the 2 times National Champions? How are the Dawgs coping with the longest injury list in Smart's tenure? Mid term report cards for Carson Beck & Mike Bobo? Are the Wildcats Georgia's biggest competition in the East? Will Kirby ever leave Athens? And who is going to stop Georgia fr...