Ranking college football's best defenders, from game wreckers to shutdown corners
Whittling the list of the top pass rushers, linebackers and secondary men down to 10 was no easy task.
What if the SEC has a really bad start in non-conference play to open the season? What if Indiana drops three games or Penn State wins 10? What if Notre Dame finally breaks through for their first National Title since 1988 and what if USC finishes UNDER 8 wins in year five under Lincoln Riley? What if the BIG 12 is a two bid league and what if the college football playoff gets even messier in November? McElroy tackles some of the biggest ‘what if’s’ heading into the 2026 season.
What if the SEC has a really bad start in non-conference play to open the season? What if Indiana drops three games or Penn State wins 10? What if Notre Dame finally breaks through for their first National Title since 1988 and what if USC finishes UNDER 8 wins in year five under Lincoln Riley? What if the BIG 12 is a two bid league and what if the college football playoff gets even messier in November? McElroy tackles some of the biggest ‘what if’s’ heading into the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Miami lands pair of coveted recruits for '28, '29
Miami coach Mario Cristobal secured a pair of coveted recruits for the future Wednesday with commitments from 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and class of 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher.
Suit alleges NCAA rule unfair to HS Class of '22
Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
Brendan Sorsby’s Football Future, Dusty May to the NBA & CFB’s World Cup Fan Comparisons
Brendan Sorsby is out of college football options — and now the NFL may not be an option until 2027. Dan Wetzel, Ryan McGee and Pat Forde break down what comes next for Sorsby, whether Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks says something bigger about the state of college coaching, and why college sports’ latest fight in Congress has the SEC and Big Ten facing real pushback. Plus: Boise State is selling pieces of the blue turf, the NCAA may be moving toward a five-year eligibility model, and the guys compare World Cup fan bases to their college football counterparts. 00:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:20 What’s next for Brendan Sorsby? 12:04 Dusty May leaves Michigan for the NBA 23:00 Boise State is selling pieces of the blue turf 29:15 Latest on the Protect College Sports Act 39:55 NCAA moving toward a five-year eligibility plan 46:00 Pairing World Cup teams with college football fan bases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Changes to FBS practice, portal windows proposed
The Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing changes to the offseason and preseason practice schedules, and a shorter transfer portal window, which could go into effect for the 2027 season.
Hour 1: Guest Host Tom Pelissero, Sorby Fallout, plus NBA Draft with ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill
Guest host Tom Pelissero, Brockman and TJ break down how the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade impacted the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and Jaylen Brown’s future in Boston after the Celtics tried to trade him to the Bucks. ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill and Tom talk NBA Draft including why players have to wear hats of teams that drafted them and not the hat of the team that traded for them, if the Wizards made the right choice taking AJ Dybantsa #1 overall over Darryn Peterson, the Celtics’ next steps with Jaylen Brown, what the Timberwolves must do to take the next step to contend in the West, and more. Tom breaks down the NFL’s decision to deny Brendan Sorsby’s request to enter a Supplemental Draft in the wake of the Texas Tech’s gambling scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Mortal Sin
Evan unveils this week's Hot Mess Rankings and callers weigh in on who should take the top spot this week. Is Brendan Sorsby out of options? I'm Over It: what is the point of a key to the city? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Sorry, Sorsby
Evan, Canty, & Michelle share their biggest winners of Round 1 of the NBA Draft. Did Brad Stevens do anything to change the perception of Jaylen Brown being on the Celtics? Plus, Brendan Sorsby finds himself between a rock and a hard place after the NFL nixed this year's supplemental draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can Georgia (or another SEC team) get its national title swagger back?
Three seasons have passed without a championship from the SEC, but as always, there are plenty of contenders.
Brendan Sorsby timeline: Gambling, NFL supplemental draft, more
College football quarterback Brendan Sorsby had been in a legal battle regarding his NCAA eligibility after being under investigation for sports betting.
Hour 4: House on the Market
Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are joined by Cory Alexander to prepare for the NBA Draft and much more! Plus Raiders QB Kirk Cousins also stops by! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wetzel: NFL's denial of Sorsby sends the right message
The NFL sent a powerful reminder to Sorsby and others: Sports wagering can bring significant repercussions.
'Yes there's Moore!': Oregon QB Dante Moore on Tokyo billboards ahead of showcase
The Ducks are in Japan this week for the Tokyo Oregon Football Showcase, and part of the promotion is Dante Moore on billboards.
Cabinet OK's 5-year, age-based eligibility for D-I
The NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a new five-year, age-based eligibility model. This marks a win for the NCAA as it attempts to bring consistency to the landscape.
Relocated NC State-Virginia game still in Week 0
The NC State-Virginia football game being relocated from Brazil back to the United States will remain as a Week 0 contest, the ACC announced Tuesday.
Hour 2: Raiders QB Kirk Cousins, plus Andrew Siciliano’s World Cup Top 5, plus NFL’s Sorby Denial
Guest Host Andrew Siciliano, who wants everyone to know he LOVES the World Cup, offers up his top 5 ways to improve soccer’s biggest tournament. Raiders QB Kirk Cousins and Andrew discuss his battle with #1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza for Las Vegas’ starting QB job, reveals what he, renowned for his clean-cut ways, does for fun when going out for a night on the town in Sin City, and weighs in on the debate on whether the NFL should have natural grass fields in all of its stadiums. Andrew and the guys react to the NFL denying controversial Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s request for a Supplemental Draft in the wake of his gambling scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Schefter: Brendan Sorsby is 'shut out' after NFL declines supplemental draft (2:01)
NFL nixes 2026 supplemental draft; Sorsby stuck
The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year, effectively halting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's path to the league this season.
Ohio State to enshrine Tressel in ring of honor
Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to six Big Ten titles and the 2002 National Championship title, will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor on Sept. 5.
Greg McElroy breaks down who has the most elite pass catching units in college football knowing the Ohio State is Wide Receiver U until further notice. Will Miami be even better than last year with Malachi Toney & Cooper Barkate, can Trey’Dez Green and a group of transfers get LSU to the next level and does Indiana with Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh have the best WR duo in the BIG 10? Can Moore and Wesco improve the Clemson offense, how great can Texas be with Wingo and Cam Coleman and if the Oregon WR’s stay healthy will the Ducks have one of the most dangerous pass catching units in the country?
Greg McElroy breaks down who has the most elite pass catching units in college football knowing the Ohio State is Wide Receiver U until further notice. Will Miami be even better than last year with Malachi Toney & Cooper Barkate, can Trey’Dez Green and a group of transfers get LSU to the next level and does Indiana with Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh have the best WR duo in the BIG 10? Can Moore and Wesco improve the Clemson offense, how great can Texas be with Wingo and Cam Coleman and if the Oregon WR’s stay healthy will the Ducks have one of the most dangerous pass catching units in the country? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Bowl XXXI MVP Desmond Howard on the Packers' Super Bowl Dominance | The Biggest Game
Desmond Howard joins Jeremy Schaap on The Biggest Game to explain how he became the ONLY special teams player to ever win Super Bowl MVP in the Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl XXXI win. A performance that almost didn't happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Va. Tech hires FAU's White as athletic director
Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White has emerged as the target in Virginia Tech's AD search and a deal is expected to come together in the near future, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
Hour 4: Peter Burns & Omaha Crew
Peter Burns & Omaha crew share their perspective ahead of the final game of the CWS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 3: Callers
Callers weigh in on the upcoming CFB season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices