Winning Cures Everything | College Football

The 2026 SEC preview is here, and this league may be the deepest, weirdest, most chaotic version of the conference in years. Gary Segars breaks down why the SEC is still loaded, why there may not be one unbeatable team, and how the move to nine conference games changes everything. Georgia is the reliability pick thanks to defense, schedule, offensive line, and championship infrastructure. Texas ha...

The final Group of 6 conference preview episode hits the Sun Belt, the American Athletic Conference, and the rebuilt Pac-12 with full 2026 picks, predictions, betting angles, title-game projections, surprise teams, disappointment picks, and schedule notes. The Sun Belt enters a transition year with James Madison trying to survive another coaching change under Billy Napier, Old Dominion and Marshal...

The 2026 Group of 6 preview series begins with the MAC, Conference USA, and Mountain West. Gary Segars breaks down all three conference races with championship picks, best futures bets, win totals, dark horses, schedule edges, quarterback storylines, and teams to fade. The MAC discussion centers on Western Michigan’s repeat case, Miami’s program floor, Toledo’s upside at +440, Central Michigan ove...

The countdown reaches the top five as we break down the best teams in the 2026 college football preseason power ratings. Miami looks to build on its national title game appearance, Indiana tries to defend its championship, Oregon chases its first national title, Notre Dame believes the path is finally clear, and Ohio State reloads with another stacked roster. We cover roster strengths, transfer po...

Penn State hired Matt Campbell and basically transplanted Iowa State to Happy Valley — and that's just the start of the storylines in this episode. We're breaking down my power-rated teams #10 through #6: Penn State, Texas A&M, Alabama, Georgia, and Texas, with win total picks for every single one. What we cover: Penn State – Matt Campbell's Iowa State transplant experiment, Rocco Becht's adva...

Breaking down teams ranked #15 through #11 in the 2026 preseason power ratings. Tennessee looks to rebound behind Josh Heupel and a new defensive coordinator. Michigan begins the Kyle Whittingham era with Bryce Underwood entering a pivotal second season. LSU turns to Lane Kiffin and Sam Leavitt in one of the sport's biggest offseason transformations. USC may have Lincoln Riley's most complete rost...

The 2026 college football season is getting closer, and this batch of power-rated teams has some massive betting and playoff questions. BYU, Utah, Iowa, Texas Tech, and Washington all have real upside — but every one of them has a major flaw that could change the season. On today’s Winning Cures Everything college football preview, we break down teams ranked #20 through #16 in my 2026 preseason po...

The 2026 College Football season is already shaping up to be chaos… and some of the biggest programs in the country are sitting right on the edge between playoff contender and major disappointment. In this episode of Winning Cures Everything, we break down my preseason power rankings for teams #25 through #21 — including Oklahoma, Florida, Missouri, Louisville, and SMU. Can Oklahoma finally pair a...

We’re breaking down FIVE teams ranked #30–#26 in the 2026 college football power ratings—and there’s a ton of volatility, coaching changes, and betting angles you need to know before the season kicks off. If you’re looking for value in win totals, futures, or weekly lines, this is where the edge starts. In this episode of Winning Cures Everything, we dive deep into the Auburn Tigers, Vanderbilt Co...

Eligibility drama hits college football as Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss wins a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, while the Joey Aguilar case looms with a different eligibility argument. BYU immediately dismisses WR Parker Kingston after a serious rape charge, highlighting how BYU’s honor code creates consequences unlike almost anywhere else. Realignment news accelerates with North Dakota...

College sports are at a breaking point as eligibility rules face legal challenges that could permanently reshape college football. We break down the NCAA’s growing inability to enforce its own rules, why courts are siding with players, and how football could be next. The show also recaps Indiana’s improbable national championship run over Miami, why analytics said the wrong team won, and what this...

Indiana vs Miami is the last game of the 2025 college football season, and Gary breaks down the national championship matchup from Hard Rock Stadium. He walks through the current spread and total movement, compares power ratings vs projected stat spreads, and uses a common-opponent lens (Ohio State) to frame how each team wins. The key matchup themes: line of scrimmage control, Miami’s ability to...

Major transfer portal chaos collides with the College Football Playoff as quarterbacks flip commitments, NIL agreements unravel, and CFP semifinal rosters are suddenly in flux. A Washington quarterback enters the portal just days after signing an NIL deal, a Notre Dame backup commits and flips within 24 hours, and Nebraska pivots quickly to land an experienced transfer. The episode also covers Ore...

A full breakdown of the College Football Playoff semifinals, including Ole Miss vs Miami in the Fiesta Bowl and Oregon vs Indiana in the Peach Bowl. Gary digs into power ratings, projected stat spreads, last-four-weeks performance, talent profiles, special teams edges, and matchup-specific efficiencies to explain why these lines feel uncomfortable — and why that matters. The episode also explores...

A full breakdown of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal games, including what actually happened on the field, why several games were effectively over early, and how line-of-scrimmage dominance decided outcomes. Miami controls Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, Oregon overwhelms Texas Tech with possession and physicality, Indiana humiliates Alabama in the Rose Bowl, and Ole Miss shocks Georgia in...

One more time, my College Football Playoff predictions heading into the quarterfinals, including spread picks, straight-up winners, and projected semifinal matchups. Miami vs Ohio State, Alabama vs Indiana, Oregon vs Texas Tech, and Georgia vs Ole Miss set up a dream semifinal slate. The episode also covers major coaching and program news: Michigan’s stunning hire of Kyle Whittingham, Lane Kiffin’...

(00:00:00) Every Bowl Pick Dec 31 - Jan 2 | Full College Football Predictions (00:02:09) Iowa vs Vanderbilt (00:08:06) Arizona State vs Duke (00:14:17) Michigan vs Texas (00:19:55) Nebraska vs Utah (00:25:21) Rice vs Texas State (00:29:02) Navy vs Cincinnati (00:34:15) Arizona vs SMU (00:38:41) Wake Forest vs Mississippi State Picks and predictions for eight college football bowl games from Decemb...

Picks and predictions for all four College Football Playoff quarterfinals with deep matchup analysis, betting edges, and upset potential. Gary breaks down Miami vs Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, Oregon vs Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, Alabama vs Indiana in the Rose Bowl, and Georgia vs Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl using power ratings, PPA metrics, line-of-scrimmage matchups, and postseason trends....

Bowl season rolls on, and we’re breaking down 16 college football bowl games from December 24–30 with picks, odds, and matchup edges you can use before kickoff. From the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve to USC–TCU in the Alamo Bowl, this stretch of games is loaded with opt-outs, coaching changes, and motivation mismatches that create real betting opportunities. We cover: 0:00 Intro 1:35 Hawaii Bowl –...

A full reaction to the first round of the College Football Playoff, breaking down Alabama’s comeback win at Oklahoma, Miami’s defensive slugfest against Texas A&M, Ole Miss overwhelming Tulane, and Oregon coasting past James Madison. Each game is examined through the lens of turnovers, special teams, line-of-scrimmage control, and in-game momentum swings. The episode also tackles the nonstop N...

(00:00:00) CFP Predictions, Saban vs G5s & Ohio coaching mess (00:00:47) New Memphis OC? (00:04:12) Ohio vs Coach Brian Smith (00:08:43) Saban vs G5s (00:11:25) CFP Predictions The entire College Football Playoff bracket is broken down from start to finish, with predictions for every round and a projected national champion. The discussion includes why this year’s CFP feels wide open, how certain t...

The ACC announces a nine-game conference schedule that doesn’t even apply to all of its teams, creating uneven standings, future tiebreaker chaos, and more questions than answers. Gary breaks down why the league’s decision makes no logical sense, how Notre Dame scheduling complicates everything, and why this move could make conference races even messier. The discussion then shifts to Georgia Tech...

Championship Week is over — now the real chaos starts. Bowl season is where opt-outs, coaching moves, and motivation swings can nuke a line overnight, so we’re breaking down nine 2025 college football bowl games (Dec 17–23) with picks, odds, and matchup edges you can actually use before kickoff. We cover: 0:00 Intro + season record (216–213–2) + where to get the stat sheets 1:24 Cure Bowl – Old Do...

College football isn’t slowing down — and neither are we. Today’s show breaks down everything from the Army–Navy rivalry to early bowl games and the first round of the College Football Playoff. If you want real analysis, real numbers, and real picks without the fluff, this is the show. We start with the Army–Navy Game in Baltimore, diving into ATS trends, rushing efficiency, PPA data, and why Navy...

The newly announced College Football Playoff field sparks immediate controversy as two first-round rematches take shape and Notre Dame is left out despite weeks of favorable rankings. The show breaks down why Miami and Alabama were selected over the Irish, how automatic qualifiers and politics shaped the field, and whether Notre Dame’s resume ever truly stacked up. Gary dives into the ripple effec...