Whiskers & Whiskeys

In the second year of the 12 team playoff, we may have more to debate and mull over after the regular season ended than when it started. A tumultuous coaching carousel. An action-packed rivalry week and Heisman race. And a playoff seeding that won’t be possible to predict until the clocks hit triple zeroes late on Saturday evening. The boys are on opposite sides of plenty of takes, save one: this...

Folks, before you fire up this episode, go ahead and take a minute and turn on a little Boyz II Men, for we’ve come to the end of the road on yet another season of Tales of the Trophies. But my word, do we have a unique one to go out on. What in the world could Wyoming and Hawaii have in common? Why are these two schools playing for a rivalry trophy? What could this trophy be? Is liquor store sush...

To quote the great poet: what’s in a name? If you’re coming into the respective houses of the Grizzlies and Bobcats, you better politely sip your Arnie Palmy and get this rivalry’s name right. But whether it’s Brawl of the Wild or Cats-Griz, one thing is for certain: this trophy is an absolute spectacle to behold. 

Natchitoches. Nacogdoches. The Twin Cities of the South, people say. Bon chance trying to pronounce their names, but you’ll have an easier time appreciating the rich history of this rivalry and the tale of Chief Caddo. And I know what you’re thinking - high probability that this bad boy is cancelled. But much like our intrepid co-host Mikey, you can’t keep the good folks of Stephen F Austin and No...

Across the frozen tundra of North Dakota, a hotly contested intrastate rivalry boils over, with acts of thievery ripped straight from the pages of heist and espionage movie scripts. Secrets loom larger than the big sky country that these schools inhabit - despite the inspiration for the trophy merely being pocket-sized. Yes folks, this episode has all the hallmarks of a W&W classic - century o...

Got milk? Most remember this query as part of a prominent marketing campaign, but for the student bodies of Boise State and Fresno State, it actually serves as a taunting insult, for the winner of this rivalry gets to bring home the beautiful, glistening Milk Can. 

God. Country. Football. That’s the ultimate power ranking in the South, and when you combine the pride for your country with the pride for your football program, you’re bound to get a very special rivalry. And in this case, a very special trophy to go with it. Give this one a listen, and you’ll at least learn a new word! Could come in handy if you’re ever on Jeopardy - and if it does, we’d like a...

The college football spotlight shines brightly on the Lone Star State - and for good reason. Perhaps no state in the country has contributed more star power and brilliant moments than Texas. Charging longhorns, wrecking raiders, galloping ponies… and delicate flowers? Yes, the student bodies in Fort Worth and Waco appreciate the finer things in life, and the beautiful bluebonnets that adorn the 86...

Rivalry trophies are created by all sorts of people for all kinds of reasons - but we absolutely adore one that’s born from a labor of love of a couple alums that are absolutely obsessed with the game. The kind of passion that gives you warm and fuzzies in your belly - much like a nice big plate of southern BBQ. And after you hear this tale, you won’t look at a rack of ribs the same way again. 

College football is such a unique animal in the world of sport. The pomp and circumstance, the time honored traditions, the heated competitions. Every facet of the game and the environment surrounding it intensifies at the collegiate level. It’s why we do what we at Whiskers & Whiskeys. There are majestic tales to be told - but sometimes that tale needs a little something more. Sometimes a riv...

As the crisp autumn winds gust from the rolling hills of The Palouse to the mountains of Montana, thousands of college students flock to the gridiron to watch their teams do battle. For late evening kickoffs in the Pacific Northwest, sometimes you need a heavy beer coat to stay warm. And there’s no better vessel for said liquid heat than a (really fairly large) Little Brown Stein. 

It’s freaky Wednesday for the boys when ghosts of patriots past inspire them to switch spots for this New England clash. There is no love lost in this century long rivalry that traces its roots to a disagreement over 2 sq miles. This rivalry and its trophy will have you seeing double. So pour a strong mead into your finest flagon and listen to the tale of the Southwick Jug.

They say “heavy lies the head that wears the crown” - but that’s a burden either of these Virginia programs would be willing to bear. We’ve got the royal treatment for our listeners this week, as our Small School Spotlight is delivered by one of the loveliest Dukes to ever toss a streamer. So pull up a seat, grab some ice cream and cake, and let’s dig into the Royal Rivalry. 

At the turn of the 20th century, the American Southwest exemplified the very best of college football as we know it today. Gritty, tough nose individuals. Hard men doing hard things. Big cattle drives. Prospecting for great fortune. And out of that time, a rivalry was born that has stood the test of time. Come join us as we dive into the Battle of I-10.

As we make our way through Season 5, we’ll find that sometimes the most heated rivalries come from the most unexpected matchups. After last year’s melee, it’s no secret there’s no love lost between NC State and UNC. But what if we told you that the real thorn in the Wolfpack’s collective paw is a rowdy, rambunctious Group of 5 squad on the rise? A purple-clad program that gives no quarter to any f...

One of the sad facts of life is too few members of civilized society would classify college football as a classical masterpiece. A grand spectacle, teeming with aura and majesty, performed harmoniously across the nation every fall. This realization is not lost on the good folk of Middle Tennessee State and Troy. They hold their rivalry in the same regard as any treasured historical work of art. Th...

We did it, guys. We actually did it. It’s Monday, and there’s college football on Saturday. We are on the precipice of one of the most unpredictable seasons in the sport’s history. So let us give you our final predictions for the Playoff, then let’s all take a minute, put in our future bets, then kick back and enjoy the show. College football is back. Cheers boys.

They may have lost their super powers, but my goodness, the Big 12 showed last year that they’re as frisky and fun as ever. It’s the Southwest teams you know and love with some Pac 12 aura. Big play offense, defense is optional. The team everyone picked to finish dead last almost knocked off this season’s Preseason No. 1. If you take anything away from today’s episode, it’s simply this: watch more...

This conference won the Natty in 2023. They won one in 2024, that’s two in a row. If they win another one in 2025, that’s called a winning streak. And a statement that there’s a new super power at the top of the Power 4. Does the Big Ten have the juice? We’ll break it down for you. 

We put the “SEC” in “second conference preview.” Admittedly, we were pretty tired and tuned up when we recorded this one. We can’t be held responsible for the accuracy of any predictions in the episode. Except for the one about Auburn. They’re frauds. And Tennessee, they’re dead. And Bama. Bama is back. Alright, maybe just listen and form your own opinion. Cheers boys. 

Whiskers & Whiskeys Nation, if you’re anything like us, when the calendar flips to August, you’re officially done with summer. Let’s cover up the grill and instead grab the slow cooker. Bathing suits to the back of the closet, break out the crewneck. Less mango in my beer, more pumpkin. Fall is almost upon us, football is here, and the boys are BACK. And let’s not forget the most important tra...

As we wrap up the holidays, so to we must wrap up the college football season. But there’s still a few gifts stuffed in our stockings. Four blue blood programs remain. After neutering the dawgs, the Irish hope to continue to honor Bob Barker and help control the pet population by spaying the resurgent Nittany Lions. And then the Longhorns stampede into Arlington, straight into the teeth of a scarl...

Alright folks, you know what time of year it is. It’s that magical time between Christmas and New Years. No one is doing a damn thing. You’re eating bad food and you have heartburn all the time. All work is being postponed. You have nothing to do but listen to this episode. Do it. Do it now. 

It’s the Thursday before Christmas. You’re not working. And you’re not fooling anyone. And nobody cares. We all just pretend to work the past two weeks. This week, we stopped even pretending. Mute Teams and change your status to Away. Close Outlook. Open up a new tab. Start filling out your playoff bracket. And let us drop some pearls of football knowledge in your ear holes. Cheers!

College football fans are not normal people. We’re a little odd. A little strange. Hard for most common folk to comprehend. Every Saturday for 3 months out of the year, we are absolutely locked in on 30+ games. Sure, you can explain the passion for your alma mater. But why in the blue hell are you glued to the screen at 11 PM EST watching San Jose State and Fresno State duke it out? Why do you spe...