The Preferred Walk-On: The People's College Football Show

In this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show , host Seth Saunders welcomes Dan Jackson , Head Coach of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits , for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, culture, and competition at the highest level of FCS football. Coach Jackson opens up about: 🏆 The Dakota Marker Rivalry — the history, pride, and preparation behind one of college football’s fiercest matchup...

The FCS landscape is as exciting as ever — and this week, Preferred Walk-On host Seth Saunders welcomes Craig Haley ( Stats Perform , The Analyst ) to break down the rivalries, storylines, and stars shaping the 2025 season. Together they discuss: 🏆 Dakota Marker Showdown: North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State — the rivalry that defines the FCS 🌾 Missouri Valley Power: How NDSU, SDSU, and Nor...

This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show , host Seth Saunders sits down with Head Coach Steve Englehart of the Presbyterian Blue Hose , who has led his team to a 6–0 start, the longest winning streak in the country , and a spot in the Top 25 . Coach Englehart opens up about: 💪 Building a Winning Culture — how belief, unity, and discipline drive the Blue Hose 🪢 The “Pull the Rope” Philosophy — the...

This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show , host Seth Saunders is joined by Jon Smith for a deep dive into one of the most exciting stretches of the college football season — and a big announcement. 🎙️ 🔥 Seth and Jon are hosting a LIVE event in Athens on November 14th for Texas–Georgia weekend! Stay tuned for details on location, guests, and how to attend the show. 🏈 Plus, we break down the week’s...

This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show , host Seth Saunders sits down with Shehan Jeyarajah , senior writer at CBS Sports , to unpack one of the most inspiring stories in college football this season — the rise of Trinidad Chambliss . They explore: 🏈 Chambliss’s journey from 0-star recruit to Division II national champion and Ole Miss quarterback in the thick of the CFP race 💡 Player developmen...

The 2025 college football season keeps delivering — and Week 7 is shaping up to be one of the best yet. This week on Preferred Walk-On , hosts Seth Saunders and James Kehm dive into the biggest stories, matchups, and moments from around the country: 🌟 USF & North Texas — rising programs turning heads 🎯  Eric Morris — the quarterback whisperer changing the game 🧠  Ohio State’s Defense — why...

It’s Week 7, and the storylines are everywhere. Host Seth Saunders is joined by Anna Ruth Riggins to break down the latest in college football — from coaching rumors to rivalry showdowns. In this episode of Preferred Walk-On : 🐐 Bill Belichick’s Carolina Situation — is he on his way out? 🏈 Ohio State, Alabama, and Texas — where the elite programs stand halfway through the season 🔥 Week 7 Matchu...

College football’s 2025 season just keeps getting wilder — and this week on Preferred Walk-On , host Seth Saunders is joined by Jack DeLongchamps ( Pencil Talk Pod , 11.7 College Baseball , D1 Baseball ) to make sense of it all. Together they discuss: 💰 The impact of NIL & the transfer portal on rosters, chemistry, and team identity 📊 Key Week 6 Matchups: Texas vs. Florida Alabama vs. Vander...

What. A. Weekend. Seth and James recap a thrilling slate of college football action, full of surprises, shakeups, and storylines that define the season. We’re breaking down: 🔥 Sam Pittman Fired at Arkansas — what it means for the Hogs moving forward 🐶 Georgia’s Struggles vs. Alabama — is the Dawgs’ dynasty slipping? 🦆🦁 Oregon vs. Penn State — instant classic with playoff implications 🎬 The Tr...

Week 5 is loaded — and Seth and James are here with the full preview. In this episode of Preferred Walk-On , we cover: 🍊 Classic Rewind : UVA vs. FSU 1995 🐸 TCU vs. Arizona State : Big 12 clash in Tempe ✌️ USC vs. Illinois : West Coast newcomer vs. Big Ten grit ⚡ Ohio State vs. Washington : "Know My Name Game" - Demond Williams Jr. 🐯 LSU vs. Ole Miss : Lane Kiffin, LSU defense, and a viral IG...

This week on Preferred Walk-On , Seth is joined by Emily Grace McWhorter , sports journalist with Cover Crimson and Yea Alabama , for a deep dive into Alabama vs. Georgia Between the Hedges — one of the most anticipated games of the 2025 season. Together they explore: 🐘 Alabama’s early season struggles — and how the team has showed resiliency since the opening game loss to FSU 🐶 Georgia and Alab...

Week 4 is here, and the matchups are 🔥. Seth and James break down the biggest games of the week, what’s at stake, and how it all shapes the playoff race. This episode covers: 🌵 Texas Tech vs. Utah : Statement opportunity out West 🐗 Arkansas vs. Memphis : Programs trying to prove themselves 🍳 SMU vs. TCU (Iron Skillet) : Rivalry bragging rights on the line 🐅 Auburn vs. Oklahoma : SEC battle wi...

This week on Preferred Walk-On , we’re joined by Chris Fallica (“The Bear”) , of Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff and the Bear Bets Podcast , to break down the state of college football as we head into Week 4. We cover: ⚡️ Surprises of the season so far — which teams are ahead of schedule and who’s stumbling 💰 NIL & Transfer Portal Dynamics — how roster building has forever changed 🏈 Week 4 Matchups...

On today’s episode of Preferred Walk-On, we’re taking a road trip with John T. Edge — host of TrueSouth and author of the brand-new book, House of Smoke, releasing today. John T. takes us on a journey through: 📺 The Origins of TrueSouth — how the show began and what it’s become 📖 House of Smoke — why he wrote it and the stories behind it 👨‍👦 Carrying His Father’s Name — what it means to him an...

Week 3 DELIVERED — instant classics, epic upsets, and season-defining wins. We’re joined by George Somerville of The College Chaps Podcast to break it all down: 🐯 George's first-ever Saturday Night in Death Valley  🎙 Inside Brian Kelly’s postgame rant — what it was like to be in the press room 🐝 Georgia Tech upsets Clemson — how the Jackets upset the ACC apple cart ☘️ Texas A&M beats Notre D...

College football never disappoints and the Week 3 docket is full of intriguing matchups — and we’re previewing and picking them all. This week on Preferred Walk-On : 📊 10 of the top games against the spread — ATS locks, upsets, and bold calls 🐶 Georgia vs. Tennessee — it's My God A Freshman, it's Hobnail Boot, it's a battle on the banks of the Tennessee River for poll positioning in the SEC race...

College football’s Week 2 slate is built for college football junkies — and we’re here to break it all down. This week on Preferred Walk-On , we're previewing it all and will be LIVE from  Annapolis at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Saturday morning: 📊 10 of the top games against the spread — ATS locks, upsets, and value plays 🏈 Kansas vs. Missouri — Border War bragging rights on the line...

We’re kicking off the season LIVE from Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel for a loaded Week 1 slate of college football. This episode of Preferred Walk-On has it all: 📊 10 Top Games Against the Spread — our picks for the weekend’s biggest matchups  🏈 North Dakota State vs. The Citadel Preview — can the Bulldogs slow down the FCS kings? 👑 NDSU Dynasty Talk — how the Bison became the Alabama o...

The 2025 college football season is kicking off — and we’ve got the Kansas City Star’s Shreyas Laddha on Preferred Walk-On to break it all down. We’re covering: 🌎 Teams to Watch Nationally — programs poised to make noise this season 💪 Kansas Football in 2025 — why the program is trending up ⚡️ Jalon Daniels — one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the country 💰 The Booth Family Donation — wha...

The SEC always delivers drama, but 2025 feels ripe with it. With so few returning starters at quarterback, the league looks more unpredictable than ever. This week on Preferred Walk-On , we dig into: ❓ Quarterback Uncertainty: a league-wide reset with very few returning starters under center 🐂 Texas and Alabama: Are these two on a collision course to Atlanta? 🌟 Austin Simmons: Why he could be t...

The Big 12 feels more balanced than ever in 2025 — but who’s really ready to take control? This week on Preferred Walk-On, we break down a conference full of intrigue: ⚡️ Parity Watch: Why the Big 12 might be the most wide-open league in college football 💰 Texas Tech & The Matador Club: How NIL money could vault the Red Raiders into contention 🌪 Surprise Teams: Dark horses that could flip th...

The Big Ten is loaded in 2025 — but who really has what it takes to make it to Indianapolis? This week on Preferred Walk-On , the Deacon Board for the Church of Tailgate breaks down: 🔥 Players to Watch — breakout stars and NFL-ready studs 🚨 Impact Transfers — game-changers who could swing a season 🌪 Under-the-Radar Teams — sleepers ready to disrupt the power structure 🔥 Hot Seat Coaches — who’s...

The ACC is up for grabs in 2025 — and we’ve got thoughts. In this episode of Preferred Walk-On , we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the upcoming ACC football season : 🏈 Top players to watch — from impact transfers to returning difference makers 🌪️ Under the radar teams that could shake up the conference 🏆 ACC Championship predictions: Who’s booking the trip to Charlotte? 🍻 PL...

College football kicks off this weekend, and it was an offseason to remember. In this episode of Preferred Walk-On, we’re recapping one of the more conseqential offseasons in college football history: 🏛️ The NIL House Settlement reshaping the business of college sports 🔁 Roster volatility as the transfer portal continues to boom 🏆 CFP expansion debates rage on, and there's one change to the curr...

In this episode of the Preferred Walk-On Show, we sit down with Olivia Sayer from Dawgs247, breaking down the college baseball postseason, the Road to Omaha, the Georgia Bulldogs' impressive season, and predictions for this year's tournament. We discuss the significance of home-field advantage at Foley Field, the culture shift under coach Wes Johnson, and the dynamics of the Georgia lineup and pit...