Game Runs Deep

The 2025 college football season is officially over and already the next season is here. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett react to Indiana’s national title win over Miami and what Curt Cignetti’s “Hollywood season” says about where the sport is headed, and what it means for everyone who thought the same teams would always run college football. From there, the show r...

As the transfer portal window closes, Ole Miss is dealing with the most complicated stretch of its offseason. In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break down how Ole Miss is trying to close strong in the portal, including late-window movement, active negotiations, and which positions the Rebels are still targeting. The conversation focuses heavily on NIL contracts, what...

In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben focus on the real conversations happening right now in college football, starting with Ole Miss’ transfer portal strategy moving forward. The guys break down: -Who Ole Miss could look to add next in the portal -How the staff is handling players who have already signed NIL deals but are now looking to leave -What options schools really have in those s...

Pete Golding is showing College Football why he was always a key player in Ole Miss' success in the NCAA transfer portal. In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben react to Ole Miss’ transfer-portal surge, from early commitments and key retentions to what it says about the program’s direction after the coaching transition. With Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy staying put, and defensive...

Ole Miss is in the middle of one of its busiest transfer portal stretches yet, and the timing couldn’t be more chaotic. In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben react live as Ole Miss stacks early portal commitments, hosts visitors, and prepares to leave for the Fiesta Bowl all at the same time. The guys break down what Pete Golding’s early portal approach tells us about his priorities, why...

Ole Miss is fresh off a Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, and the program is headed into uncharted territory. In this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down what the Sugar Bowl victory meant inside the Superdome, why the atmosphere felt different than any Ole Miss moment before, and how this win changes the mindset of the fanbase. From there, the conversation shifts to what comes next: Th...

In this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down Ole Miss vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, revisiting what went wrong in Athens and what must change for the Rebels to pull off the upset. From Trinidad Chambliss’ role to defensive matchups and game-script realities, the guys give an honest preview of the CFP showdown . The conversation expands to the rest of the College Football Playoff b...

In this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben recap an unforgettable weekend in Oxford as the Rebels host and win their first-ever College Football Playoff game, breaking down what the moment meant for the program, the fanbase, and the future of Ole Miss football. From there, the conversation turns national with a full breakdown of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, including...

In this episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down the full context behind Lane Kiffin's latest text to Ben, why the question was asked, and what it says about Kiffin, Ole Miss, and the lingering fallout from his exit. From there, the conversation shifts back to football with: First-round College Football Playoff predictions Ole Miss vs. Tulane preview and matchup thoughts Transfer p...

The Pete Golding era is in full swing as Ole Miss hires John David Baker as offensive coordinator. In today’s episode of Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down why JDB was the right hire, what his scheme brings to Oxford, and how Ole Miss plans to keep its offensive identity intact after Lane Kiffin’s departure.  We also take a look at the Rebels’ College Football Playoff showdown with Tulane, h...

Lane Kiffin is officially gone, and the Lane to LSU fallout has turned into one of the wildest coaching exits in Ole Miss history. In today’s episode of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben break down everything Rebels fans are asking: • Why Kiffin’s exit was so messy • How Pete Golding became the next Ole Miss head coach • What this means for recruiting, the playoff push, and the program long-term • Wh...

Lane Kiffin is officially leaving Ole Miss for LSU, and he’s doing it in the messiest way possible. In this special breaking-news edition of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben go deep into the chaos surrounding Kiffin’s exit, the timeline of how it unfolded, and how Ole Miss found stability through the storm. We walk through the viral confrontation between Ben and Kiffin, the behind-the-scenes details...

In Episode 14 of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu and Ben dive into the latest around Kiffin’s future, how Ole Miss fans are handling the uncertainty, and which coaching dominoes could fall next. Plus: -Why Georgia Tech OC Buster Faulkner deserves real Power 4 head coach consideration -Why Kewan Lacy and Haynes King should both be in New York for the Heisman ceremony -And why Georgia and Ohio State might ha...

Ole Miss is 10-1 and in the middle of its best season in school history, but instead of celebrating, Rebel fans are stuck wondering if Lane Kiffin is staying or headed to Florida. In Episode 13 of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben dig into the latest on the Kiffin rumors, why the uncertainty overshadows a historic season, and what Ole Miss can do if he leaves. Plus:-Who would be the right fit to replac...

Sudu and Ben are claiming it 40 Week on this episode as former Ole Miss defensive lineman Kentrell Lockett joins Game Runs Deep to relive Ole Miss' legendary 2008 upset over Tim Tebow and the undefeated Florida Gators. Lockett, who wore the number 40, takes us inside the story of his iconic blocked PAT in The Swamp, what it meant for Ole Miss football, and memories of playing for Ed Orgeron an...

Another week, another firing, and another round of Lane Kiffin rumors. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben: Rank the top open Power 4 jobs and predict who fills those vacancies (LSU, Florida, Penn State, Auburn, and more) Hugh Freeze’s firing at Auburn and how it shakes up the coaching carousel Lane Kiffin’s future at Ole Miss Tennessee fans turning on Josh Heupel despite his success P...

Brian Kelly is out at LSU and suddenly, Lane Kiffin is the hottest coach in the country. Can Ole Miss keep him in Oxford? Or will SEC giants like Florida or LSU make offers he can’t refuse? Sudu and Ben dive into: What led to Brian Kelly’s firing Why Lane Kiffin is priority No. 1 for every major opening The real risk of LSU vs Florida in today’s NIL/portal era How Ole Miss’ streamlined structure k...

Is Lane Kiffin really leaving Ole Miss for Florida? Sudu and Ben break down the Lane Kiffin to Florida rumors and explain why the idea of a “bigger job” doesn’t hold up in modern college football. The duo are also joined by Nick Douglas, co-author of  “WHERE DID OUR GAME GO?: Inside College Football’s Billion-Dollar Transformation,”  to explore how NIL, the transfer portal, realignment, and TV mon...

Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback and current Fox 5 Atlanta Sports Director and Bulldog Network sideline reporter DJ Shockley joins Sudu and Ben for a loaded new episode of Game Runs Deep  . Shock breaks down: Why Georgia’s pass rush and secondary haven’t looked like vintage Bulldog units How Trinidad Chambliss’s mobility could stress the Dawgs’ defense What Ole Miss must do to pressure Gunner St...

Sudu and Ben are back on  Game Runs Deep  after an unforgettable Week 6 of college football. The guys break down Florida’s stunning upset of Texas and what it means for Billy Napier’s future, plus Alabama’s statement win behind Ty Simpson and the steady hand of Kalen DeBoer. They give long-overdue credit to Clark Lea and Vanderbilt for pushing Bama to the brink — and explain why the Crimson Tide l...

Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett are back after a jam packed week of the college football season. The guys break down Ole Miss’ statement win over LSU in Oxford and what Trinidad Chambliss’ rise means for Austin Simmons and Lane Kiffin’s offense. Then, they dive into Alabama’s signature road win at Georgia, what Ty Simpson’s performance means for the Tide, and whether Kirby Smart has a “Bama problem....

Sudu and Ben are back with a loaded Week 5 slate — Georgia–Bama, Ole Miss–LSU, Penn State–Oregon, and more. The guys kick things off by owning what they got wrong last week before diving into Auburn–Oklahoma’s officiating debacle, why Ole Miss’ defense might be better than anyone thinks, and which teams are truly overrated or underrated heading into late September. They spotlight QBs like Dylan Ra...

Week 3 of the 2025 college football season delivered everything — upsets, breakout stars, and playoff implications. Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break it all down on  Game Runs Deep . Georgia’s Gunner Stockton silences doubts with a huge performance in Knoxville Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar keeps the Vols in the SEC hunt Ole Miss finds a spark in Trinidad Chambliss — QB controversy in Oxford? Texas A...

Week 2 in college football was supposed to be light — instead, it delivered upsets, chaos, and big questions across the SEC. Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break it all down on  Game Runs Deep : Florida Upset : USF stuns the Gators, and Billy Napier’s seat gets scorching hot. Heisman Watch : Oklahoma’s John Mateer emerges as the frontrunner after shredding Michigan. QB Spotlight : Arch Manning look...

In Episode 2 of  Game Runs Deep , Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett dive into the biggest takeaways from Week 1 of college football. Can Arch Manning bounce back after his shaky debut at Ohio State? Was Alabama’s loss more about the Tide being down, or Florida State’s dominance? We break down Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons’ starting debut, the Rebels’ run game, and their defense heading into Kentucky. Plu...