The Ruffino & Joe Show

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the biggest college football news and rumors, starting with Marcus Freeman and the growing conversation around whether the Notre Dame head coach could eventually leave college football for the NFL. They also react to Urban Meyer's comment that Lane Kiffin needs to win now at LSU. Plus, they preview SMU football for the 2026 college football se...

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their Houston Cougars 2026 preview. Joe and Blake also share their 2026 Heisman dark horse picks. Plus, they rank and debate the top five defensive coordinators in college football.

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football, starting with Chaz Coleman leaving Tennessee. Joe and Blake also preview BYU football heading into the 2026 college football season. Plus, they discuss which college football transfers will have the biggest impact for national contenders like Miami, Indiana, Georgia, Texas, and more. 0:00 Introduction 8:45 Chaz...

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football, starting with the NCAA’s major eligibility rule changes for athletes. They also react to the Brendan Sorsby situation after the NFL denied his path into the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft. Plus, they discuss Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith reportedly being rated as a 99 overall in EA Sports College Football...

Joe and Blake discuss how much pressure is on Josh Heupel at Tennessee in 2026. The guys also deliver their Iowa 2026 preview, breaking down what to expect from Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes’ offense, and a key quarterback battle. Iowa must replace Mark Gronowski’s production, with Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski among the main names competing for the starting job under offensive coordinator Tim Les...

Joe and Blake react to the newest movement around the Protect College Sports Act and why the SEC and Big Ten are pushing back. The guys also deliver their Virginia Tech 2026 preview, discussing what to expect from James Franklin’s first Hokies team, quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, and defensive lineman Kemari Copeland. The episode closes with the Matt Rhule hot seat tracker and what Nebraska needs...

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to Dabo Swinney speaking on Clemson’s tampering case against Ole Miss, after Swinney accused Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding of “blatant” tampering involving linebacker Luke Ferrelli. Joe and Blake also deliver their Washington 2026 preview, breaking down what to expect from Demond Williams and Jedd Fisch in a pivotal Big Ten season. The episode clos...

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the Big 12 filing a lawsuit against Texas Tech and Texas. They also discuss the possibility of Arch Manning staying for the 2027 season.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest on the Protect College Sports Act and Brendan Sorsby

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to everything happening with the Brendan Sorbsy situation and Texas Tech.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Greg Sankey speaking on a super league, tampering punishments handed to North Dakota and what it means for Pete Golding, and Bret Bielema calling out Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest on the Protect College Sports Act, the Tennessee quarterback battle, and Joey Mcguire's latest comments about Texas.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffno discuss the biggest games of the 2026 college football season, the CFB HOF ballot for 2027, and their Penn State 2027 Preview.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Joey McGuire calling out Steve Sarkisian, Eric Weddle criticizing Bryce Underwood, and the latest on the Brendan Sorsby situation.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest headlines from the SEC Spring Meetings, including college sports legislation, Pete Golding's response to tampering allegations, and the SEC's 9-game conference schedule.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Tony Pettiti's comments about the College Football Playoff, the latest Brendan Sorsby update, and their South Carolina 2026 preview.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Brendan Sorsby suing the NCAA, the Big Ten's 24-team CFP push, and more drama surrounding the College Sports Commission.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss Mark Matthews ' commitment to Texas A&M, a bipartisan college sports bill, and their Mississippi State preview.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the Week 1 matchups, the CSC's arbitration win over Nebraska, and their Kentucky preview for 2026.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss on today's show Lane Kiffin's Vanity Fair piece, their LSU 2026 Preview, the Notre Dame and USC rivalry, and potential college sports reform.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to news of the AFCA supporting the 24-team College Football Playoff. They also share their predictions for Ole Miss in 2026. 0:00 Introduction 7:20 24 Team Playoff 40:04 Ole Miss Preview

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the latest on the Brendan Srosby situation with Texas Tech and share their Tennessee preview for 2026.

College football news, Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech football, all in the spotlight as Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down three major storylines shaping the sport right now. Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave and entered a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction while the NCAA investigates potential betting violations, creating a huge offseason qu...

College football spring game reaction, Notre Dame football, Oregon football, Alabama recruiting, CJ Carr, Marcus Freeman, Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, and Elijah Haven are all in the spotlight as Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest headlines from around the sport. Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold game and Oregon’s spring game both gave fans an early look at key 2026 storylines, while five-star...

College football news, Auburn football 2026 preview, Alex Golesh, Byrum Brown, Xavier Atkins, Jeremy Pruitt, and College Football Playoff rankings show changes are all front and center as Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest around the sport. Auburn enters 2026 with Alex Golesh as head coach after his move from USF, and Byrum Brown followed him to Auburn after becoming the only FBS...