Kev and special guest DJ unpack a wild week in college football — from Hugh Freeze’s sudden midseason exit at Auburn to the James Franklin sweepstakes heating up at Auburn and Virginia Tech. They debate which coaches are truly on the hot seat at Miami and Tennessee, question Notre Dame’s Top 10 ranking, and react to the latest AP and College Football Playoff polls.    10:09 James Franklin: Ideal Quick Fix Coach13:18 Hokie Nation, ACC Shake-Up20:21 Miami's Stadium & Fan Critique27:57 Team's Peak and Decline Analysis31:00 Playoff Potential Decline Concerns33:51 Matt Rule's Year Four Potential40:15 ACU Apologizes for Offensive Post47:06 College Football Poll Rant52:22 Uncertainty Surrounds Louisville's Success59:07 Weekend Weather and Betting Update  

Kev and Ciarnan dissect Brian Kelly's abrupt firing from LSU, examining the toxic culture and player testimonials that emerged post-termination. They analyze the coaching carousel's financial implications, with buyouts exceeding $168 million this season, and debate Lane Kiffin's leverage as top programs circle. The hosts explore the NCAA's reversed decision on player betting following FBI raids, discuss the SEC's unprecedented permanent suspension of referee Ken Williamson, and predict LSU's next hire, with John Sumrall and Lane Kiffin leading odds.Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate   0:00 Intro 0:58 Brian Kelly Fired from LSU 5:19 Players Celebrate Kelly's Departure 9:04 Winners and Losers of Coaching Changes 15:38 Lane Kiffin's Next Move Discussion 19:08 Deion Sanders on Coaching Patience 23:24 Massive Coaching Buyouts and Contracts 27:26 NCAA Betting Rules Put on Pause 30:09 SEC Permanently Suspends Referee Ken Williamson 34:26 AP Poll Rankings and Analysis 43:03 Week 9 Betting Results Review 45:07 Week 10 Betting Picks 50:06 Mid Teams Update: West Virginia Progress 53:08 UMass Continues Winless Season Struggles 56:50 Luke Fickle Shopping List Returns 1:01:07 Closing Remarks and Next Week Preview

Kev and Ciarnan discuss recent college football coaching changes, including James Franklin's firing at Penn State and Billy Napier's departure from Florida. They critique ESPN's College GameDay for neglecting FCS matchups and lament the loss of college football traditions. The hosts analyze the latest AP poll rankings, with surprising shifts for teams like Indiana and Georgia Tech. They review their betting picks from previous weeks and make new predictions for upcoming games. The episode concludes with Luke Fickle's hypothetical shopping list and a discussion on SEC officiating controversies.   0:00 Intro: Back from hiatus, coaches fired 5:45 College GameDay's missed opportunity with FCS 15:47 James Franklin fired from Penn State 19:27 Billy Napier out at Florida after 4 years 24:39 Speculation on Penn State's next head coach 29:13 Kurt Cignetti's success at Indiana 46:50 Betting picks and weather report 57:19 Mid-team reports: UMass and West Virginia 1:02:13 Luke Fickell's shopping list for Wisconsin 1:05:35 SEC suspends official, Auburn's complaints

Kev and Ciarnan break down the latest AP poll and discuss Penn State's shocking loss to UCLA. They analyze Bill Belichick's tumultuous tenure at UNC and potential exit, as well as new NCAA transfer portal rules. The hosts share their betting picks for the upcoming week and provide updates on their adopted mid-tier teams. Kev introduces a rebranded segment, "Luke Fickle's Shopping List," exploring what the coach could buy with his salary. Ciarnan offers a similar breakdown for James Franklin's buyout, suggesting creative ways Penn State's coach could spend $56 million.   Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate   0:00 Intro: Penn State's loss and NCAA changes 5:30 Bill Belichick's struggles at UNC 11:45 NCAA transfer portal rule changes 17:45 Betting on sports for college athletes 24:00 Penn State's disappointing loss to UCLA 30:15 Auburn playing neutral site games 47:10 Weather report for upcoming games 51:25 Betting picks for Week 7 games 54:15 Mid-team reports: West Virginia and UMass 57:50 Luke Fickell's shopping list: Iowa edition 59:30 James Franklin's buyout and spending options

Kev and Ciarnan dissect Week 5 of college football, including Penn State's heartbreaking loss to Oregon and Alabama's upset over Georgia. They analyze the AP poll rankings, discuss coaching changes at Arkansas, and debate the legality of UNC's hiring process for Bill Belichick. The hosts make their weekly bets and explore Luke Fickell's $25 million buyout, imagining creative ways to spend it. Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate   0:00 Intro and mental health check on Ciarnan 5:20 Florida State upset by Virginia, field storming concerns 13:57 Sam Pittman fired, Bobby Petrino returns to Arkansas 17:28 UNC sued over Bill Belichick hiring process 23:13 Penn State's loss to Oregon and Franklin's future 29:49 Alabama beats Georgia, ending home win streak 34:51 Johnny Manziel controversy at Alabama bar 38:47 AP Poll rankings discussion and analysis 44:00 Mid-team updates: UMass and West Virginia struggles 51:30 Weather report and upcoming tropical storms 53:29 Week 6 betting picks and predictions 58:08 Fun things Luke Fickell could buy with buyout 1:02:31 Show schedule updates and closing thoughts

Kev and Ciarnan dive into college football drama, discussing Mike Gundy's departure from Oklahoma State after 20 years. They analyze SEC scheduling changes, debate the merits of Indiana's surprising win over Illinois, and explore the controversy surrounding an #Oklahoma touchdown against Auburn. They also probably spend way too long talking about Landry Kiffin's relationship status. Finally, they wrap up discussing what Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell could buy with his buyout, touching on topics from cheese to Packers tickets. 0:00 Intro 5:00 Mike Gundy out at Oklahoma State 10:00 Indiana's surprising win over Illinois 15:00 Lane Kiffin's daughter dates LSU player 20:00 SEC announces new conference schedule 25:00 58-year-old returns to college football 30:00 SMU retires "Pony Up" slogan 35:00 AP Poll analysis and reactions 40:00 Weather report for upcoming games 45:00 Betting picks for Week 5 50:00 International college football games criticized 55:00 Luke Fickell's buyout in perspective

The boys are back discussing the UCLA and VT coach firings, player transfers, and team performances. The hosts analyze the AP poll rankings, debate which teams should panic, and make betting picks for upcoming games. Kev also announces his potential coach buyout for 2025, focusing on Luke Fickell's $25 million clause.  Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 0:00 Intro and shenanigans for the week 5:51 Dabo Swinney's passionate defense of Clemson 13:03 Diego Pavia's eligibility and NIL situation 20:57 First coach firings of the season 35:35 Top 5 rankings and new poll idea 44:59 Panic meter: Notre Dame, Clemson, Texas 50:39 Week 3 betting recap and results 57:25 Week 4 betting picks and predictions 1:02:39 Mid-team reports: West Virginia and UMass 1:07:47 Luke Fickell buyout tracking begins

Kev and Ciarnan discuss the NCAA's new transfer window, critique questionable AP voter decisions, and analyze teams on their "panic meter." The hosts celebrate their perfect 6-for-6 record on last week's bets and make new picks for upcoming games. They also highlight impressive uniform reveals from smaller schools and debate the longevity of certain college players. Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 0:00 Intro and recap of recent college football events 5:50 NCAA implements single transfer portal window 11:15 AP poll rankings and voter controversies discussed 19:38 Panic meter: Assessing struggling college teams 27:12 Reviewing last week's betting picks 33:59 Making picks for upcoming college football games 49:47 Weather report for upcoming games 56:17 Updates on UMass and WVU 1:01:25 Cool new college football uniforms highlighted 1:07:24 Cade McNamara still playing college football

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the aftermath of Week 1 college football, focusing on Alabama's shocking loss to Florida State. Kev delivers an impassioned rant about the Crimson Tide's performance and coaching, while Ciarnan offers a more measured perspective. They discuss the updated AP poll rankings, analyze key games, and introduce a new "Panic Meter" segment to assess struggling teams. The hosts also cover uniform changes, Vanderbilt's lawsuit against the NCAA, Brian Kelly/Dabo Swinney beef, and make their picks for Week 2. Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate   0:00 Intro: Alabama's loss to Florida State 5:38 Rant on Alabama's poor performance 13:08 Penn State switching to Adidas uniforms 20:13 Lawsuit against NCAA over redshirt rules 31:15 Memorable memes and quotes from Week 1 48:50 Weather report for Week 2 games 54:12 Week 2 betting picks and predictions 1:02:20 Is it time to panic for certain teams? 1:07:53 Outro and looking ahead to Week 2

In the latest episode, Kev and Ciarnan dive into: - The Big 12's attempt to discourage the use of "Farmageddon" - The YouTube TV-Fox dispute-Josh Heupel's contract extension at Tennessee- Taylor Swift's engagement- Betting picks for Week 1 games and more! Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 0:00 Intro and Week Zero recap 5:03 Farmageddon controversy and college football traditions 15:24 Ohio State drama with Dave Portnoy ban 19:54 Josh Heupel's contract extension at Tennessee 24:32 Discuss Taylor Swift's engagement 24:55 Ralphie the Buffalo mascot retires at Colorado 29:16 Weather report for upcoming college football weekend 31:38 Hosts share their Week 1 betting picks 35:05 Bill Belichick's bizarre trademark filings discussed 39:28 Closing thoughts and looking ahead to Week 1

The boys are back for Week 0 and:  - Auburn's controversial claims to additional national titles- Their betting picks for Week Zero games- Reminiscing about Lee Corso's iconic moments on College GameDay- Offering some hot takes for the upcoming season-Their favorite Irish history films, tying it to the game in Dublin and more! Check out our socials: linktr.ee/QuadGate 0:00 Intro 5:13 College Football Playoff changes and controversy 10:47 Auburn claims seven new national titles 16:37 Indiana brings back bison mascot 23:54 Hosts pick their "mid teams" for season 31:38 Betting picks for Week 0 games 38:35 Excitement for Farmageddon game in Ireland 40:26 Favorite Lee Corso GameDay memories 43:20 Hot takes before the season starts 47:48 First ranked matchup in Ireland game 49:11 Favorite movies about Irish history

The boys are back for: - the John Mateer betting scandal- Jimbo Fisher's potential return to coaching- The preseason AP poll- Their breakdown the remaining Independents- Vibe check the Group of 6 and more!   Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 1:27 Bringing the podcast to new heights 10:06 John Mateer's gambling scandal and Venmo 20:51 Andy Staples' college football blue bloods list 31:25 AP Poll rankings 25-13 discussion 37:37 Top 12 AP Poll rankings analysis 46:28 Group of Six conference team vibes 54:54 Mountain West conference team assessments 1:02:10 Sun Belt conference team evaluations 1:07:51 Recent FCS to FBS program transitions

The boys are back breaking down the stupid renaming of Clean, Old Fashioned Hate, debating Dabo's bold predictions for Clemson, and investigate rumors of a furry QB in the Big 12. Oh, we also pick O/Us on Big 12 teams this year.   0:00 Intro 5:45 Controversial renaming of Georgia-Georgia Tech rivalry 11:53 Dabo Swinney's bold 16-0 prediction criticized 18:23 Texas vs Ohio State "Game of the Century" 24:51 Breaking down the Coaches Poll rankings 30:35 Nepotism in college football media hiring 36:35 Big 12 win total predictions begin 43:13 Colorado, Houston, Iowa State win totals 49:46 Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech predictions 54:54 West Virginia and Big 12 champion picks 58:06 Closing thoughts and weekend plans

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, discussing player transfers, controversial comments, and upcoming season predictions. They analyze the Michigan-Western Michigan game in Germany, debate the merits of international college games, and critique recent statements by coaches and players. The hosts provide in-depth win total predictions for ACC teams, offering insights on each program's prospects.    0:00 Intro 5:56 Michigan vs Western Michigan game in Germany 13:48 Trump's executive order on college athlete pay 21:53 Thomas Castellanos and Bill O'Brien's beef 30:11 ACC win totals predictions begin 46:46 Campbell Fighting Camels merch discussion 54:54 Final thoughts on upcoming football season    

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the upcoming Big Ten football season, analyzing win totals and making bold predictions. They discuss conference realignment, the College Football Playoff expansion, and the challenges facing West Coast teams joining the Big Ten. The hosts offer candid takes on coaches like Kirk Ferentz and Ryan Day, while debating the merits of various programs' schedules. Highlights include a passionate critique of Curt Cignetti's comments, speculation on USC's defensive woes, and optimism for Penn State's potential breakthrough. Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zMKSuEEfko&list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo    

The boys are back to discuss Indiana Football cancelling all Power Four games for the next five years, Greg McElroy trying to act like he knows Nick Saban is coming out of retirement (he isn't), AJ McCarron has issues with Hugh Freeze, SEC records, and the biggest news from SEC Media Days!   Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo   0:00 Intro 5:37 Indiana's cowardly football scheduling decisions 11:28 Texas Tech's surprising $28 million roster 16:39 Nick Saban return rumors and speculation 30:25 Alabama and Arkansas season outlooks 36:06 Big Ten pushback on SEC scheduling 41:51 LSU and Mississippi State predictions 47:57 Missouri and Oklahoma season outlooks 53:51 Ole Miss and South Carolina predictions 59:28 Texas and Texas A&M season outlooks 1:02:49 Vanderbilt's chances for improvement debated

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, from Pop Tarts' innovative bowl game sponsorship to conference realignment and coaching hot seats. They discuss Bill Belichick's controversial tenure at UNC, Hugh Freeze's recruiting struggles at Auburn, and debate which coaches are on the chopping block. The hosts provide their own rankings of coaches' job security, offering insights into the changing landscape of college football. With a mix of analysis and humor, they explore the impact of expanded playoffs on coaching stability and the cutthroat nature of modern college athletics.   Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo   0:00 Intro 5:33 Pop Tarts bowl: Greatest bowl game ever? 10:43 Big 12 pushing for 5+11 playoff model 16:20 Scott Frost blames Nebraska for his failures 20:37 Hugh Freeze's health issues and recruiting woes 25:43 UNC fans unhappy with Belichick's girlfriend situation 47:59 Coaches on the hot seat for next season 52:43 Trent Dilfer likely to be fired at UAB 57:42 Outro: Don't sell nuclear secrets to Qatar

Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, discussing the NCAA's new transfer window, Arch Manning's expectations at Texas, and Auburn's recruiting struggles. They explore Kentucky's move to separate its athletic programs into an LLC and analyze its implications for college sports. The hosts engage in a lighthearted segment, assigning drinks to various college football teams based on their characteristics. The episode concludes with a check-in on their Old Bay Vodka challenge and plans for the Fourth of July weekend. Throughout, Kev and Ciarnan offer witty commentary and insightful analysis on the evolving landscape of college athletics. 0:00 New NCAA transfer window discussion 5:27 Arch Manning expectations and comparisons 10:25 Auburn's recruiting struggles and Hugh Freeze 16:05 Kentucky moves athletic programs to LLC 21:38 PAC-12 revival with new teams 28:11 College football teams as alcoholic drinks 38:11 Independents and Group of Five drinks 58:04 Fourth of July plans and safety reminders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kev is joined by Kelcey from High Low Sports to dive into college football's hot topics in this episode of Tailgate. They discuss Hugh Freeze's tenure at Auburn, Kalen DeBoer's impact at Alabama, and the latest transfer portal drama. The two also analyze Heisman Trophy and national championship odds, offering insights on potential sleeper picks. 3:21 Hugh Freeze Discussion 7:24 Hugh Freeze's coaching challenges and team prospects 11:22 Honest conversation about Kalen DeBoer 18:33 Bret Bielema and Big Ten football 22:13 The mascot head to retire with Lee Corso 24:47 Wisconsin sues Miami over Xavier Lucas transfer 28:46 NCAA and NIL Deals 31:17 Thomas Castellanos comments 38:35 Weird stuff happens at Jordan-Hare 41:46 Diego Pavia declares war on the Big Ten 45:33 SEC Offensive Evolution 48:19 Performance-based pay and booster influence in college sports 51:47 NIL valuations and cost of living 56:14 Heisman Trophy Betting Discussion 1:00:01 Clubnik's improvement and comparison to Nussmeier 1:02:22 Ryan Williams vs. Jeremiah Smith 1:06:16 Oregon and Ohio State discussion 1:10:07 Clemson and Penn State discussion 1:13:05 Ole Miss and College Football Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back breaking down: - Private equity has entered college athletics - Big 12 exploring name changes - EA paying schools - The Pac-12's triumphant rebirth - Renting mascots - The ACC as drinks and more! Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKM4-dAnkgSl94Vmzzl2UcaOOz_TQSYYo (3:26) Old Bay Vodka challenge (8:54) House vs NCAA Settlement (12:17) Private equity is coming to college football (16:29) Big 12 name change? (20:33) EA to pay schools based on playtime (24:03) Ryan Day’s automatic bid comments (27:22) the PAC-12 is BACK (30:20) get Big Red for your wedding (35:00) Russia banned BYU (39:45) the ACC as drinks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices