The Daily Huddle College Football Podcast

Bobby Hauck "retired" as the head coach of the Montana Grizzlies on February 4th, saying he hated the new era of college football. 5 days later, he was named the defensive coordinator at Illinois. Garrett Searight says there's really only one way to think about Hauck's exit.

Sacramento State is trying to buy its way into an FBS conference. After reportedly being rebuffed by the Pac-12 and Mountain West, the MAC has been linked as the most likely candidate to accept the Hornets. Garrett Searight tries to figure out why.

The Mountain West and the NDSU Bison are in deep talks about a move that would bring the best FCS program to the FBS. Garrett Searight lays out why the move needs to happen and happen fast for the Bison.

Mr. Beast has floated the idea of giving East Carolina $100 million in NIL money. Garrett Searight says there are two reasons why he wants to see this take shape.

Texas will no longer play Arizona State in 2031 and 2032. Paul Finebaum says he doesn't think Alabama will play Ohio State in 2027 and 2028. Garrett Searight says the SEC is running scared, and it's time to call them out for it.

A new Mountain West will take shape in 2026. Garrett Searight questions who will be at the top of the new league, and shares why a school like Nevada has to feel like it has a shot to make the jump.

The entire Big Ten football schedule has been released. Garrett Searight went through the most difficult 3-game stretch for each team, and says Penn State should be thankful for how difficult it's toughest games are.

Former Alabama QB Ty Simpson says he never considered transferring, despite big money offers. But Garrett Searight believes Simpson's head was in the wrong place while considering those offers.

USC has hired Gary Patterson as its Defensive Coordinator. Garrett Searight believes it is a game changer for the Trojans, but it also means the stakes are raised for Lincoln Riley.

The lawsuit that got Mel Tucker fired at Michigan State has been dismissed. Garrett Searight wonders if that means Tucker could be back on the sidelines sooner rather than later.

There are new rules for the Group of 5 to qualify for the College Football Playoff. Garrett Searight says it's a double-edged sword.

NDSU's AD has come out and said the Bison want to play in the FBS, but that the Mountain West hasn't called. Garrett Searight wonders why that conference hasn't picked up the phone.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney took Ole Miss to task for allegedly tampering with one of his players. Garrett Searight says it's about time someone called out another program publicly.

The Big 12 Championship Game is moving to Friday night. Garrett Searight says there's one big reason why this gives the league a leg up on the competition.

Miami made it farther in the CFP than virtually anyone expected. But Garrett Searight wonders what that means about the strength of the ACC. And also what it means for the SEC.

Indiana took down Miami on Monday night. Here are the 3 reasons why the Hoosiers won the title, according to Garrett Searight.

It's National Championship Monday. Garrett Searight shares why he believes the Indiana Hoosiers will be victorious over the Miami Hurricanes.

Miami is the clear underdog in the National Championship. Garrett Searight lays out how the Hurricanes can beat the Indiana Hoosiers on The Daily Huddle.

Plenty has been said and written about the job that Curt Cignetti has done leading the Indiana Hoosiers. Garrett Searight argues you can't put enough superlatives on the job he's done in Bloomington.

Dante Moore shocked everyone when he decided to stay for the 2026 season instead of being the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Garrett Searight says the repercussions of this decision are wide-ranging.

Ty Simpson is set to leave Alabama for the NFL Draft. But if reports are to be believed, he could get as much as $6 million in NIL by hitting the transfer portal. Garrett Searight says its a mistake to not take those offers.

For the third year in a row, the SEC won't have a team in the National Championship Game. Garrett Searight says there's an easy explanation for why that's the case.

It's College Football Playoff Semifinal time. Garrett Searight shares why he believes the Miami Hurricanes and Indiana Hoosiers will be the ones moving on to play for the National Championship.

Washington QB Demond Williams is entering the transfer portal. There's just one problem: his deal with the school says he can't. Garrett Searight says the Huskies have no other choice than to take him to court.

The FCS National Championship Game was awesome. But Garrett Searight believes it never could have happened in the FBS.