Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

It's an all hoops Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron talks about Arkansas once again getting hot in February, all while Kentucky suffers a frustrating loss. Then, he talks whether UNC is headed to the NIT after a third straight loss and is UConn back after a dominant win? Arkansas dominates at Rupp (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Arkansas' dominating win at Rupp. The Hogs are hot again in February, and for the third year in a row appear to be a threat. How good could they be? And how did we get here. Another frustrating loss for Kentucky (13:00): Next, Aaron looks at it from the Kentucky perspective, as the Wildcats lost another tough one. Torres still thinks they're a tournament team, but with another dud (now their third loss at home this season) is this officially the worst coaching job of John Calipari's career? UNC headed to the NIT and is UConn back?: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing two other marquee results from Tuesday. UNC has lost three straight - is the preseason No. 1 team headed to the NIT (21:00)? And is UConn back after a dominating win over No. 10 Marquette (35:00)? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by discussing a report from "The Athletic" detailing all the crazy details of Jaden Rashada's NIL contract. Then he welcomes in "The Ringer's" John Jastremski to talk the Jim Boeheim mess at Syracuse and if it's time to go, and could St. John's actually hire Rick Pitino? Details on Jaden Rashada's crazy NIL contract: Aaron opens the show by discussing the Athletic's report which detailed Jaden Rashada's crazy NIL deal. He describes the crazy before explaining what it means for the kid, Florida and the future of NIL. Will the NIL market correct itself in coming years? The Ringer's John Jastremski talks Boeheim mess + Pitino to St. John's: Next up, Aaron welcomes John Jastremski, host of "New York, New York" with the Ringer. The guys talk Jim Boeheim - and if it's finally time for him to retire, before switching gears to St. John's. Could the Johnnies actually make a move on Rick Pitino? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by discussing Jim Boeheim's weird rant and why it's time to step away, before switching to a loaded Saturday of college hoops. UNC loses to Duke and it's looking bleak in Chapel Hill and is Purdue losing to Indiana proof they're overrated? Plus, thoughts on the Big 12, Kentucky, Arizona and more. Finally he talks Hugh Freeze quietly making moves at Auburn and Alabama getting its man at offensive coordinator. Jim Boeheim bizarre rant (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Jim Boeheim's bizarre rant about NIL and returning for next year. He explains why Boeheim is dead wrong, and why this is more proof that this is time for him to step away as Syracuse's head coach Saturday college hoops recap (20:00): From there, Aaron talks a loaded Saturday of college hoops. Is it officially time for UNC to worry after losing to Duke, and is a Purdue loss to Indiana proof that the Boilermakers are overrated? Plus, thoughts on Iowa State-Kansas, UConn-Georgetown and why Kentucky and Arizona are getting hot at the right time. Alabama gets its OC (43:00) and Hugh Freeze making moves at Auburn (56:00): Finally, Aaron talks some college football. Alabama hires its OC - and many wonder if he's the right guy. Plus, Hugh Freeze quietly making moves at Auburn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the first Duke-UNC game this weekend, Aaron wonders if the rivalry died when Coach K left last season. Then, he brings former D1 head coach Jamion Christian for a wide-ranging topic, including how much NIL has changed college hoops in 2023? Finally, Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong, as Aaron shares his best NFL takes, the one college hoops program he was dead wrong on and more. Does Duke-UNC still matter without Coach K? (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing what *should* be the game of the weekend: Duke vs. UNC in Durham. Does this rivalry still matter now that Coach K is gone? From there, Aaron also discusses Nate Oats' extension (and what it means for the rest of college hoops) and a couple big results from Wednesday night, including a big Xavier win and bad Tennessee loss. Former D1 head coach Jamion Christian with a wide-ranging conversation on college hoops (21:00): Next, Aaron welcomes his old buddy, Jamion Christian, an AT Media contributor and former D1 head coach who twice coached in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss the 2023 college hoops season and how the transfer portal has changed things for everyone. Also, just how big of a role does NIL play in any kid's decision to commit to a college - and Jamion lists the teams that he has his eye on as we get closer to March! Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (1:01:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" talking about his best and worst NFL take, and why he was dead right on Duke basketball. Also, the one college hoops program he was wrong about following last weekend. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show discussing Sean Payton's move to Denver - and why there might be an interesting historical comparison to another Super Bowl winning coach who crashed and burned at his second stop. Then, he talks about NIL going off on NIL and wraps with Tuesday college hoops. Kansas is once again alive, Arkansas may have turned a corner, Bama rolls and Kentucky and UConn pick up much needed wins. Sean Payton thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens the show with a little NFL news, as Sean Payton is headed to Denver. Aaron explains why he knew this was happening a few days ago, and why there might be an interesting historical comparison to another former Super Bowl winning head coach. Nick Saban goes off on NIL (19:00): Next, Aaron shares some interesting quotes from Nick Saban on NIL - and explains how Saban might have shown us what the future of NIL looks like Tuesday college hoops (32:00): Finally, Aaron wraps with a little Tuesday college hoops, as Kansas rolls, Arkansas might be getting hot, Bama picks up a historic win, and Kentucky and UConn get much needed victories. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by discussing the weekend in the NFL - and his three big takeaways from Bengals-Chiefs. Then he remembers broadcasting legend Billy Packer and shares thoughts on the big college hoops games, including Texas-Tennessee, another win from Indiana, Kentucky-Kansas, Creighton and more. NFL Playoff reaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing his three big takeaways from the Bengals-Chiefs thriller. Why we officially have the NFL's next great rivalry, why Bengals feels should feel *good* coming out of Sunday and why Torres was dead wrong on Mahomes. Plus, a quick thought on the 49ers-Eagles debacle. RIP Billy Packer (25:00): Next, Aaron transitions to college hoops - where the world lost a broadcasting icon in Billy Packer on late Thursday. Why Packer's importance to college hoops remains to this day. College hoops weekend thoughts (33:30): Finally, he wraps talking college hoops weekend results, where Tennessee might just have its best team yet under Rick Barnes (but can you trust them) and Indiana is on a roll. Plus, Kansas-Kentucky, a big loss for Bama and a monster win for Creighton. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron names his winners of the early part of the college football transfer portal. Then he previews a huge weekend in sports and makes his picks on the mega games in college hoops and the NFL. Finally, "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" on his best and worst NFL takes, college hoops: College football transfer portal winners (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing college football's transfer portal winners. First he discusses what schools like LSU, Michigan, Colorado and Kentucky did - and the impact that those players will have next season. Plus, a few surprise teams make the list. Preview of a wild sports weekend (25:00): Next up, Aaron previews what should be an all-time sports weekend. Thoughts on a loaded Saturday of college hoops which features Texas-Tennessee, Kansas-Kentucky, Baylor-Arkansas and more in the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. Then, he makes his AFC and NFC title game picks. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (44:00): Finally, it's time for the latest edition of Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong. Torres gives his best and worst takes of the NFL season, explains why he was dead right about two college hoops powers, and wrong about his beloved Huskies and John Calipari. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. You can currently get the Bengals at 3-1 odds to win the Super Bowl - ONLY in the Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron explains why Nick Saban needing to hire a new offensive and defensive coordinator is a good thing for Alabama. Then he turns to college hoops - Duke and Kansas both lost Monday, who should be more worried? And Kentucky rolls again - has this team turned a corner? Here's a full rundown: Nick Saban making moves (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien leaving for the New England Patriots. It means in the last week Alabama has lost its offensive and defensive coordinator - and Aaron says that's a good thing for Bama. And that the rest of college football should be very afraid. Kansas and Duke both lose (12:00): Which should be more worried? Next, Aaron discusses Monday night college hoops where both Duke and Kansas both lost? Aaron explains why one team should be worried - and why Jon Scheyer may have bigger issues than just this season. Has Kentucky turned a corner (32:00)? Finally, Kentucky has won four straight heading into a game Saturday against Kansas. Have the Wildcats officially turned a corner? Torres believes so. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses the Cowboys meltdown and what they should do next, and if Joe Burrow can or will pass Patrick Mahomes as the "best QB in the NFL" with a win Sunday. From there, he talks about the crazy Ed Reed/Bethune-Cookman story and wraps on college hoops. What TCU smacking Kansas in Lawrence means + Indiana and Kentucky pick up crucial wins. NFL weekend thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens by discussing the two big NFL playoff games Sunday. He discusses another Cowboys meltdown and what they *should* do, even if they'll likely do nothing. Also, can Joe Burrow surpass Patrick Mahomes as "the best QB in the NFL" with a win on Sunday? Crazy Ed Reed/Bethune Cookman story: From there, Aaron discusses the surreal Ed Reed story as he was fired as head coach at Bethune-Cookman - is there more to the story we don't know? Torres thinks so College hoops weekend recap: Finally, he wraps talking college hoops. Why TCU crushing Kansas was more about the Horned Frogs than the Jayhawks. Plus, Indiana and Kentucky pick up big wins - have they finally turned a corner? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses Deion Sanders flipping five-star cornerback Cormani McClain, before switching to hoops. He diagnoses what's wrong with UConn and the officiating debacle in the SEC with Arkansas-Missouri. Finally, fomer DI head coach Jamion Christian joins to talk the landscape of college hoops from a former coach's perspective. Deion flips another five-star (2:00): Aaron opens by discussing Deion Sanders and Colorado flipping five-star cornerback Cormani McClain from Miami - who McClain is and what this means for Coach Prime's rebuild. What's wrong with UConn + SEC officiating fiasco: From there, Aaron continues by talking college hoops. He explains what's wrong with UConn and if it can be fixed before the season ends (16:00) and explains an officiating fiasco in the SEC. After 56 fouls in Arkansas-Missouri and the league having to officially make a public apology, the SEC has an officiating problem - will it be fixed (33:00)? Jamion Christian talks college hoops (44:00): Finally, former D1 coach Jamion Christian joins Aaron to talk hoops. He discusses the mess at UConn, how to fix a broken locker room and the single most important thing that leads to a coach's success. Also, some insight into the incredible season of one Big 12 school. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a different Aaron Torres Pod - as Aaron gives you a preview of "The College Hoops Daily" - an all college hoops show, that's part of Aaron Torres Media. Zac Krull and former Division I head coach Jamion Christian break down the week's slate across the board. Included in the show, the guys discuss: * Kansas State's wild win over Kansas - and what makes Jerome Tang the perfect coach for K-State * What has allowed the Big 12 to turn into the best conference in college hoops * The shocking run of Iowa State - which beat Texas on Wednesday * Thoughts on this week's ACC action, SEC and more You can subscribe to "The College Hoops Daily on: Apple Spotify Follow Zac Krull on Twitter - @ZacKrull_ Follow Jamion Christian - @JamionChristian Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by asking what Tom Brady's next move is, and discussing Jim Harbaugh's return to Michigan - but how long will he be there for? Then he hits on a crazy night of college hoops where Kansas State won a thriller vs. Kansas and Oscar Tshiebwe had an insane night. Here's the full rundown: Tom Brady's next move (2:00): Aaron actually opens the show with a little NFL. Everyone is asking "What's next for Tom Brady" - but Aaron wonders if that's the right question. Is Brady anywhere close to elite at this point? Jim Harbaugh returns to Michigan - but for how long (14:00): From there, Aaron talks about Jim Harbaugh's return to Michigan - and explains why he believes this will be Harbaugh's final season in Ann Arbor, Kansas-Kansas State and Oscar Tshiebwe highlight a wild Tuesday in college hoops (31:00) Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing a wild Tuesday in college hoops. Kansas State beat Kansas in what might have been the game of the year - and the Wildcats may be the best story in the sport. Also, Oscar Tshiebwe goes off for a historic night - and Kentucky finally may have found a winning lineup. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses a wild story out of Alabama hoops and what's next for that program, and why Florida football has its hands full with a wild NIL mess. Finally, after a weekend where several contenders continued to struggle in college hoops, Aaron does a "panic meter" for Arkansas, Arizona, UConn and Duke. Tragedy at Georgia and Alabama (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing tragic events on both the campuses of Georgia and Alabama this weekend. What's next now for Alabama hoops, which now finds a former player in major trouble with the law? Florida football has an NIL problem (19:00): Next, Aaron discusses the crazy story of five-star quarterback Jaden Rashada - and whether Florida is refusing to pay an NIL deal they agreed to. Aaron explains why this is a PR nightmare for the Gators and head coach Billy Napier. College hoops "panic meter" for Arkansas, Arizona, Duke and UConn (38:00): Finally, several big-time college hoops programs are struggling - including Duke, UConn, Arizona and Arkansas. Aaron gives out his "panic meter" for each, and how concerned fans should be. Plus, some quick thoughts on the NFL playoffs! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses Kevin Warren's shocking move back to the NFL and Dabo making a mega-move for his Clemson Tigers. From there, he talks about a report of MAJOR beef between John Calipari and Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart and wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" end of the year CFB edition! Kevin Warren returns to the NFL (2:00): Aaron opens the show with the news that Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren is leaving for the NFL. What is his legacy after Covid, USC and UCLA and the Big Ten's mega-TV deal? And what does this mean for the future of college sports as a whole? Dabo makes a mega-move (16:00): From there, Aaron reacts to Dabo Swinney making a big move, nabbing the most coveted offensive coordinator in the land. For the first time in a long time, Torres feels good about the direction of the Clemson program. Calipari beefs with AD Mitch Barnhart publicly (24:00): Aaron then reacts to a scathing report of friction between John Calipari and his AD. If all the facts are accurate, Aaron explains why this changes the perspective on Kentucky basketball's recent downfall. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong - end of year college football edition (43:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" end of year college football edition. He shares his best and worst takes from the 2022 season, including Georgia's title, Alabama's forgettable regular season and the one team he was dead wrong on. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron asks if Kirby Smart could one day be considered the "GOAT" in CFB, and starts to talk about who could potentially be John Calipari's replacement at Kentucky after the Wildcats took another crushing loss on Tuesday. Plus, Aaron recaps a wild Wednesday in college hoops talking Bama-Arkansas, UConn-Marquette and why Sean Miller continues to impress at Xavier. Here's a full rundown: Could Kirby Smart one day be CFB's "GOAT" (3:00): Aaron opens the show by asking if Kirby Smart could one day be considered college football's GOAT? It sounds crazy, but with two titles at 47-years-old, Aaron says its possible - and explains why it might, or might not happen. Potential John Calipari replacements (22:00): From there, Aaron turns to college hoops. After another crushing loss for Kentucky, Aaron says it's finally time to discuss who could be next at Kentucky. He discusses names like Jay Wright, Brad Stevens, Billy Donovan, Nate Oats and more, and explains who is realistic and who isn't. Wednesday college hoops (43:00): Finally, we wrap on Wednesday college hoops. Aaron explains why it's not yet time to worry about Arkansas after losing to Bama, and why UConn shouldn't worry either - after losing to Marquette. Also, why Sean Miller continues to prove he is one of the best coaches in college hoops, as Xavier picked up its 10th straight win. Plus, a big announcement for AT Media Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron shares his immediate reaction to Georgia's national title game beatdown, here's a full rundown: Georgia is the "new Bama": Aaron shares his immediate reaction to Georgia's beatdown of TCU, explaining why Georgia is the new gold standard, the new "Bama" of college football. Plus, with the right head coach and fertile recruiting base, is there any reason to think that they will slow down any time soon? Plus, how do we define the legacy of Stetson Bennett and why it's unfair and wrong to say that TCU didn't "deserve" to be in the title game. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron previews the national title game and welcomes Georgia legend Aaron Murray to the show to discuss UGA-TCU. Plus, is Bama the best team in college hoops and why John Calipari might really leave UK for Texas if offered the job National title game preview (3:00): Aaron opens the show with a national title game preview, giving keys to TCU-Georgia, before making his pick. Aaron Murray previews Georgia-TCU (21:00): From there, Aaron is joined by Georgia legend Aaron Murray to discuss Monday night's big game. Aaron explains what it's been like to see Georgia elevate to the best program in the sport, what makes Kirby Smart special and also, why he believes this is just the beginning of the "Georgia dynasty." Is Alabama the best team in college hoops (35:30): From there, Torres looks at the weekend in college hoops. He explains why he thinks Alabama is the best team in college hoops right now, before quickly hitting on another Indiana loss, UConn snapping its win streak and more. Why John Calipari might consider Texas (52:30): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing John Calipari's candidacy at Texas. Torres explains why he thinks Calipari would consider UT if he was called - but the one question that could complicate things. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all an hoops show, as Aaron reacts to Chris Beard's firing, wonders if he'll ever coach in college basketball again and explains why the Texas could attract some big name candidates. Plus, a VERY interesting update on the Rick Pitino/St. John's conversation from a few days ago. Here's a full rundown: Chris Beard fired - will he ever coach again? (5:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the news that Chris Beard was fired. He discusses whether Beard will ever coach college basketball again, and if Texas basketball can rebound and meet expectations this year. Who's next at Texas? (23:00): From there, Aaron goes through the list of candidates who could end up at Texas. He explains why the job is better than most realize, and might even be better since Beard took over two years ago. Who are the candidates? And the one national championship winning coach who might say yes to the job. Finally, on the last episode, Aaron explained why St. John's needs to fire Mike Anderson and pursue Rick Pitino - and he has a VERY interesting update on that topic (39:00). Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show sharing quick thoughts on the awful Damar Hamlin situation before turning his attention to the rest of the sports world as a whole. Jim Harbaugh is flirting with the NFL and it feels like he could go this time, plus the week in college hoops. Purdue and UConn lose - also in the midst of another disappointing season, should St. John's consider Rick Pitino. Damar Hamlin thoughts (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the awful Damar Hamlin news and sharing his thoughts. Jim Harbaugh to the NFL (14:30): Next, Aaron shifts to Jim Harbaugh, where there are now multiple reports that he is seriously considering a return to the NFL. Aaron explains why this time feels different, and why it really feels like he may have coached his last game at Michigan. College hoops notes - including, should St. John's pursue Rick Pitino? (33:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing college hoops. In the midst of another disappointing season, Aaron explains why Rick Pitino is the only man who can save them. Also, Purdue and UConn lose - should fans be worried about either? And finally, Kentucky bounces back with a much-needed win. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron shares his thoughts on the two College Football Playoff semifinals, and what Saturday meant for Ohio State, Georgia, TCU and Michigan. Here's your full recap: Georgia vs. Ohio State reaction: Aaron opens by discussing the Georgia-Ohio State classic, and why even in defeat, Ohio State, Ryan Day and CJ Stroud showed him more than expected. Michigan vs. TCU and the rest of the big bowl games: From there, Aaron discusses another classic, TCU-Michigan. Why there's one big positive for Michigan football despite the loss, and why TCU is *already* one of the best stories in recent college football history. Also, he shares quick thoughts on Clemson's Orange Bowl loss, Alabama's dominating win in the Sugar Bowl and more Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron previews the College Football Playoff and the other major bowl games, before looking back on Wednesday's college hoops slate. He discusses a Kentucky meltdown, sharing reaction from fans, plus shares his thoughts on the rest of the evening's games. Here's a full rundown: College Football Playoff + bowl preview: Aaron opens the show by sharing his thoughts on the two College Football Playoff semifinals and making his picks. He also shares quick thoughts on the other major bowl games this weekend. Kentucky melts down + the rest of the college hoops week that was: From there, Aaron switches gears and talks a loaded Wednesday college hoops slate. He discusses yet another embarrassing game from Kentucky, reading listener e-mails and DM's about the performance. Then he wraps by talking Villanova-UConn, Arkansas-LSU and more. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook - join Aaron at Betfred's Ohio Sports Betting launch in Ohio by CLICKING HERE!!!! Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With conference play ramping up this week, Aaron catches you up on what you need to know - sharing his No. 1 team, national title contenders, biggest disappointments and more. Then, author Steven Rivera discusses his new book on Lute Olson, the state of Arizona hoops and more. Here's the full rundown: College Hoops Reset Part I: Who's No. 1 + other title contenders (3:00): Aaron opens the show with the first of two parts in his college hoops reset. He tells you the three teams he believe have a case for "best team in college hoops" then lists off the other teams that he thinks are good enough to win it all. College Hoops Reset Part II: Bad blue bloods, SEC rising, Big East falling and more (23:00): From there, Aaron goes through Part II of his college hoops reset, discussing how concerned we should be about Duke, UNC, Kentucky and Villanova. He then talks about the surprising depth in the SEC, and a disappointing year so far for the Big East, and if Villanova, Creighton and others can be fixed. Author Steve Rivera discusses his new book on Arizona hoops (46:00): Finally, author Steven Rivera discusses his new book on legendary Arizona coach Lute Olson. After covering Olson for years, Rivera discusses what kind of coach he was, the glory days of the Wildcats and what he sees from second-year coach Tommy Lloyd. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook - join Aaron at Betfred's Ohio Sports Betting launch in Ohio by CLICKING HERE!!!! Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a pre-Christmas edition as Aaron discusses National Signing Day in college football, chatting about Alabama's historic class, and the biggest winners and losers of Signing Day as well. Finally, he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of 2022! National Signing Day reaction - Bama's historic class + winners and losers: Aaron opens the show by discussing college football's National Signing Day. He explains why this is maybe Nick Saban's most impressive effort yet (6:00) and also picks the winners and losers of Signing Day, including a big day for Auburn and Oregon and another disastrous afternoon for Ohio State and Ryan Day (18:00). Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong - best and worst of 2022 edition (28:30): Finally, Aaron wraps by playing "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of 2022. Included - picking both national title contenders a season ago, but why he was dead wrong heading into 2023. Also, the worst college football prediction maybe ever! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook - join Aaron at Betfred's Ohio Sports Betting launch in Ohio by CLICKING HERE!!!! Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses some crazy Drake Maye NIL rumors and why Kentucky just got the steal of the transfer portal, Devin Leary. He then previews National Signing Day, including UCLA stealing a star. Finally, he welcomes sports attorney and NIL expert to discuss NIL, and separate fact from fiction. Drake Maye NIL rumors (3:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the crazy rumor that UNC quarterback Drake Maye was offered $5 million in NIL. He explains why he believes it could've happened and wonders why some schools and players are treated differently when discussing NIL. Devin Leary commits to Kentucky + National Signing Day Preview (17:00): From there, Aaron discusses Kentucky getting the star of the portal, former NC State quarterback Devin Leary. What does it mean for UK and what is their ceiling next year? He also discusses UCLA flipping five-star QB Dante Moore and previews all the big stories heading into National Signing Day Lawyer and NIL expert Luke Fedlam joins the show (31:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by welcoming sports attorney and NIL expert Luke Fedlam. Luke consults players and families on NIL and discusses the positives, negatives and what the future of college sports will look like, now that NIL is here to stay! This is a wild conversation you do not want to miss. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook - join Aaron at Betfred's Ohio Sports Betting launch in Ohio by CLICKING HERE!!!! Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses Kentucky's meltdown vs. UCLA and why it's time to ask tough questions about John Calipari. He also chats about the rest of the weekend slate including Gonzaga-Bama, Tennessee-Arizona, UNC-Ohio State and more. Finally, he wraps by discussing another frustrating moment for Ohio State football over the weekend. Kentucky basketball melts down vs. UCLA (3:00): Aaron opens teh show by discussing Kentucky melting down against UCLA. After the Wildcats take yet another big loss to a good opponent, is it time to say that John Calipari isn't the right man for the UK job? The rest of the weekend slate: From there, Aaron discusses the rest of the college hoops weekend, chatting about Gonzaga's impressive win over Alabama, Arizona beating Tennessee + UNC-Ohio State, Indiana-Kansas and Virginia-Houston. Ohio State takes more brutal news: Finally, some college football as Ohio State loses a commitment from one of the best players in high school football - as Aaron wonders if Ryan Day is really up for the task of being the Buckeyes' long-term head coach Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook - join Aaron at Betfred's Ohio Sports Betting launch in Ohio by CLICKING HERE!!!! Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres opens the show with a major announcement, before explaining why Arizona basketball was largely exonerated with this week's NCAA ruling. From there he talks about the big stories of the week in college hoops including Louisville's first win, Memphis playing tough at Alabama and what's wrong with Creighton, before previewing the weekend ahead. Finally, we wrap with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" Mega announcement + Arizona basketball NCAA ruling: Aaron opens the show with a mega announcement and how you can hang with AT New Year's Day (2:00) before transitioning to Arizona hoops. The Wildcats got their ruling and were largely unpunished - and Aaron explains why that was the totally right decision (5:00). College hoops week recap and look ahead (21:00): From there, Aaron recaps college hoops this week, discussing Louisville's first win of the season, why he was impressed with Memphis in a loss, UCLA's win and what's wrong with Creighton. Then he discusses a loaded weekend, including Kentukcy-UCLA, Alabama-Gonzaga, Indiana-Kansas and more! Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (43:30): Finally, Aaron wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" talking college football recruiting, the portal, Arizona hoops and the one program he was DEAD WRONG about. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook - join Aaron at Betfred's Ohio Sports Betting launch in Cincinnati by CLICKING HERE!!!! Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron remembers Mike Leach, discusses his legacy and shares audio of some of his best commentary. Then he discusses the arrest of Chris Beard, what's next and explains why he believes Beard will never coach at Texas again. RIP Mike Leach: Aaron opens by discussing the passing of Mike Leach. He explains why Leach truly was one of a kind, but why he was also was a way better coach than he's given credit for it. Also, Aaron ends the segment sharing audio of some of Leach's best quotes through the years. Chris Beard arrested - is he done at Texas?: From there, Aaron discusses the shocking arrest of Chris Beard, shares all the details, and thoughts on what it means for Texas and Beard's career - is he done at Texas? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses Caleb Williams' Heisman Trophy win - but also wonders if it's time to revamp voting, then discusses Deion Sanders' first big commit at Colorado. Then he talks about a wild college hoops weekend, where Bama, Arizona, Arkansas and others made statements! Caleb Williams wins the Heisman - but is it time to revamp voting (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the Heisman. Caleb Williams wins (and deserves it) but with Hendon Hooker and Blake Corum at home, he wonders if its time to revamp voting? Deion Sanders gets his first big commit - and it won't be the last (17:00): From there, it's back to Boulder, where Coach Prime is in the news with his first big commit as Colorado head coach. Torres has the details, and explains why it won't be Deion's last big recruiting win. Wild college hoops weekend (30:00): Finally, it was the first big college hoops weekend and Torres has thoughts. He discusses Bama's big win over Houston, why Arizona might be better than last year and Arkansas' impressive victory over Oklahoma. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron comes full circle talking Brittney Griner, then explains why the portal isn't as crazy as expected and rips through the best players available. He then welcomes on college football writer Garrett Carr to talk about the landscape of the sport and wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Brittney Griner (2:00): After discussing the topic at length during the summer, Aaron circles back in on the Brittney Griner story with the announcement she'll return home. Aaron explains why he's happy for Griner and her family, but that there's still work to be done. Portal not as crazy as expected + Best players (13:00): From there, Torres talks portal. He explains why things haven't been as crazy as most people initially expected, and why that's a good sign for college football. From there, he goes through the 10 players you need to know - as well as where they're currently projected to commit. College football writer Garrett Carr joins the show (29:00): Next, Aaron welcomes Aaron Torres Online college football writer Garrett Carr to the show. The guys discuss the impact of Deion Sanders, if Ohio State really might be heading in the wrong direction as a program despite their playoff berth and much more. Aaron Right/Wrong (1:03:00): Finally, we wrap with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing why he was correct on college football conspiracy theories, but dead wrong on one college hoops conference. Plus, the NFL, college hoops and maybe the greatest "Aaron Right" ever. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron discusses Jeff Brohm to Louisville and all the moves Deion has made on his coaching staff and in the portal since taking over. Then he talks college hoops, where Arkansas and Michigan suffered big injuries - and is UConn the best team in college basketball? What Jeff Brohm to Louisville really means: Aaron opens the show by discussing the wild week at Louisville, where Scott Satterfield left and Jeff Brohm took over as head coach. What does this mean for Louisville, the ACC, and Louisville's rivalry with Kentucky - Torres discusses it all. Deion Sanders already making moves: Yes, up next it's another Deion Sanders segment - as Deion has made moves on both his coaching staff and in the portal this weekend. Injuries at Arkansas and Michigan + is UConn the best team in college basketball?: Finally, Aaron wraps talking some college hoops. He discusses injuries at Arkansas and Michigan, Texas and Maryland taking their first losses - and if UConn is the best team in college basketblal after another resounding win improved them to 10-0. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron explains why Heisman voters are sending the wrong people to New York, why he is totally OK with Deion calling out Colorado's players and gets you caught up on everything you missed on Day 1 of the transfer portal. Here's a full rundown: Heisman voters get it wrong: Aaron opens by discussing the Heisman Trophy announcing its five finalists - and why they got their picks dead wrong! Deion calls out his team - and that's a GOOD thing: Next, Aaron discusses a viral video of Deion Sanders calling out his new Colorado players - and explains why that's a good thing for Colorado Day 1 transfer portal craziness: Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing the craziness of Day 1 in the transfer portal, hitting on all the big names who announced they'll transfer, and the early expectations on where they could end up. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses the College Football Playoff field, whether the committee got things right or wrong and his first thoughts on these games. Also, Deion Sanders is at Colorado - Aaron explains why he loves the hire and why he believes Deion can win quickly. Finally, he discusses the college hoops weekend, chatting about Kentucky's win, more losses for UNC and Gonzaga and a busy week in the Big Ten. Here's a full rundown: College Football Playoff field is set - did the committee get it right, first look + other big bowl games (2:30): Aaron opens the show with his first look at the College Football Playoff. Did the committee get it right, plus his first thoughts on the two semifinals and all the big bowl games Deion to Colorado is official - how good will he be? (28:00) From there, Aaron discusses the big coaching news of the weekend, as Deion Sanders is headed to Colorado. Aaron explains why fans shouldn't blame Deion for leaving Jackson State, then explains why Deion can win quickly at Colorado. Plus, what happens with star recruit Travis Hunter? College hoops weekend recap (51:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by doing a college hoops weekend recap, talking a must-win for Kentucky, a great story out of the Big Ten and more concerning losses for North Carolina and Gonzaga. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses College Football Playoff expansion and makes his picks for this weekend's conference championship games. Then he discusses a busy week in college hoops and wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown: College Football Playoff expansion thoughts (3:00): Aaron opens by discussing his thoughts on the College Football Playoff expansion, the positives and negatives, and why expansion won't have the impact on the sport you think. Championship game picks (18:00): Next, he quickly rips through his picks for the college football conference championship games, discussing whether USC and TCU advance to the playoff and the one game where an upset may happen. College hoops week review (27:00): From there, Aaron discusses the big results from across college hoops this week, as Mike F***ing Woodson and Indiana get a win over North Carolina, and whether Tar Heels fans should be concerned. Also, Syracuse's sad fall, a Top 10 matchup Thursday night between Texas and Creighton. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (42:00): Finally, Aaron wraps with Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong, discussing his thoughts on Michigan-Ohio State, North Carolina hoops and the one college football coach he was dead wrong on. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses the latest Deion Sanders, which hit overdrive on Wednesday - and welcomes Robert Griffin III to the show, to discuss his career, why he almost quit football for track and did Texas really recruit him as a DB? The latest on Deion Sanders (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest on Deion Sanders. There appear to be several schools after him, and Aaron explains why one key piece of information may indicate that he's leaving Jackson State. Robert Griffin III joins the show (23:00): Next up, Aaron welcomes a legendary guest - former Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Robert Griffin III. The guys discuss his days at Baylor, why he almost quit football for track and whether Texas really recruited him as a DB or not. Then they discuss his broadcasting career, his charity work and more! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron reacts to Hugh Freeze's official hiring at Auburn, and why this is the right move for the school. Then he hits on the best teams of Feast Week (UConn, Purdue, Tennessee) and the worst, and wonders which fan-base should be most concerened - Duke, UNC or Villanova? Reaction to Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze hiring at Auburn (2:00): Aaron opens the show by reacting to Auburn's hiring Hugh Freeze, explains why it was the right move for the Tigers, and wonders how quickly he can turn things around at Auburn. The best of "Feast Week" (17:00): Next, Aaron talks about the most impressive teams in Feast Week, hitting on UConn, Purdue, Alabama, Iowa State, Tennessee and others. The worst of "Feast Week" (34:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing three disappointing teams this week, wondering which fan-base should be the most concerned - Duke, Villanova or North Carolina? Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a loaded all-football Monday, as Aaron discusses the fall out from a second straight dominant win for Michigan over Ohio State, and what the updated playoff picture looks like after the weekend. Then a mega-coaching carousel update, with more drama at Auburn, several schools filling their spot and Deion with a power five offer? Here's a full rundown: Fall out from Michigan-Ohio State: Aaron opens by discussing a second straight dominant win for Michigan over Ohio State. What do we make of Ryan Day and what's next for Ohio State (2:00). Plus, why Aaron was dead wrong on Michigan QB JJ McCarthy, Jim Harbaugh and what this means for the future of the Big Ten (14:00) Updated College Football Playoff and Heisman races: Next, we update the playoff race, talking about how Saturday's results impacted the race to the Final Four. And did Caleb Williams lock up the Heisman on Saturday (27:00) Coaching carousel chaos: Finally, Aaron looks at the coaching carousel. Why there's more chaos at Auburn (45:00), thoughts on Nebraska, Wisconsin and Arizona State's hires (58:00) + Deion Sanders has a Power 5 offer - will he take it (1:08:00) Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a special Black Friday episode, as Aaron makes his official Ohio State-Michigan pick and previews the rest of the Rivalry Week college football slate. Then he recaps the Maui Invitational talking Arizona, Arkansas, Creighton and more. Here's a full rundown: Michigan-Ohio State preview + the rest of Rivalry Week college football (2:00): Aaron opens the show sharing his thoughts on Michigan-Ohio State, making his official pick and previewing the rest of the rivalry week college football games. Maui Invitational recap (22:00): The Maui Invitational was an all-time classic, and Aaron shares thoughts on if Arizona is the new Gonzaga, why Creighton needed a week like this and what makes Arkansas so dangerous coming out of this tournament. Get Black Friday specials in the Aaron Torres Media Shop Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses new Lane Kiffin rumors at Auburn, and tries to separate fact from fiction. Also, he gives his full Feast Week preview, talking about all the big games and teams. Here's your full rundown: New Lane Kiffin rumors set the internet on fire (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest rumors surrounding Lane Kiffin and Auburn. Kiffin spoke about reports, but didn't really deny interest, while a new report has him taking the job this week. What's fact and fiction? Torres takes you through it. Full Feast Week preview: From there, Aaron transitions to college hoops. He gives his quick Day 1 reactions to the Maui Invitational, while previewing the rest of Feast Week - he shares thoughts on the Battle 4 Atlantis and the PK85, discussing teams to watch and the two teams he believes not enough people are talking about. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a loaded show, as Aaron discusses what Tennessee's loss means for the College Football Playoff picture, whether we should be more concerned about Michigan or Ohio State after narrow wins and why Lincoln Riley's USC rebuild is ahead of schedule. Then we talk hoops, where Gonzaga beats Kentucky and we preview the Maui Invitational. Here's a full preview: Tennessee loses - here's what it means for the playoff picture (2:00): Aaron opens teh show by discussing what Tennessee's loss means for the College Football Playoff picture. Who are the big winners, also why this is such a disappointing end to an incredible season for Tennessee and their now injured QB Hendon Hooker. More concerned - Michigan or Ohio State (20:30): After Michigan and Ohio State both struggled on Saturday, Aaron asks who you should be more concerned about? There's an easy answer according to Torres. Why USC's rebuild is ahead of schedule and is Caleb Williams the new Heisman favorite (35:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the football conversation explaining why USC's rebuild is ahead of schedule and why Caleb Williams is the Heisman leader, after their thrilling win over UCLA Gonzaga beats Kentucky, Maui Invitational preview (45:00): Finally, Aaron wraps talking college hoops, as Kentucky falls at Gonzaga in another frustrating performance for the Cats and Aaron also previews a loaded Maui Invitational this week. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron discusses Greg Sankey's interesting comments on the SEC's future, gives the Week 12 preview and discusses Gonzaga's loss at Texas - finally, he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" to wrap the week. Greg Sankey talks SEC future (4:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Greg Sankey's interesting comments about what SEC football will look like when Texas and Oklahoma arrive in the league, and who the biggest losers will be. Week 12 college football preview (20:00): From there, Aaron gives his Week 12 preview, discussing USC-UCLA, Utah-Oregon, Kentucky-Georgia and the rest of the Saturday ahead Gonzaga loses - are they in trouble? And what's it mean for Sunday's Kentucky game (35:00) Next, Aaron transitions to Gonzaga's loss to Texas. What did Texas do right, are the Zags in trouble, and what does it mean for Sunday's Kentucky-Gonzaga game. Finally, the show wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" talking his best takes from college football and college hoops and the one NFL story he was wayyyyy wrong on (45:00). Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an all-basketball episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron recaps both Champions Classic games, discussing another crushing loss for Kentucky basketball, and why he actually came away impressed with Duke even in a loss. Plus, Syracuse continues its tumble as a once-great program and Arkansas lands another five-star hoops prospect. Here's a full rundown: Kentucky-Michigan State recap (2:00): Aaron opens with another crushing loss for Kentucky in their first big game of the season. Why this loss felt too familiar, but why there are positives as well. Also, what to make of Michigan State? Kansas survives Duke (13:00): Next, Aaron talks about an even stranger game between Kansas and Duke. Kansas led early, Duke made its run and Kansas survived for the win. But AT explains why he actually came away more impressed with Duke than concerned. Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing why Syracuse basketball is racing towards the bottom with another embarrassing loss (27:00), and Arkansas landing another five-star basketball recruit (30:00). Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a quick episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron discusses how Lane Kiffin-to-Auburn rumors are picking up steam + top prospect DJ Wagner's commitment to Kentucky. Lane Kiffin to Auburn rumors pick up steam (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing reports from multiple Auburn writers that Lane Kiffin is officially Auburn's top target. Can they get him? Aaron discusses the plusses and minuses for Kiffin in staying at Ole Miss or going to Auburn. DJ Wagner commits to Kentucky (18:00): Next up, Aaron hits on the big college hoops news - as the top prospect in high school basketball, DJ Wagner, commits to Kentucky. Wagner wraps a historic class for Kentucky - what does it mean for the 2023-2024 Wildcats and college hoops in general? Torres has the answers. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses the Pac-12 falling apart and compares the first year's of Lincoln Riley and the man who followed him at Oklahoma, Brent Venables. Then he discusses what's fair criticism of Mark Stoops after a loss to Vandy, UConn getting bowl eligible and has live reaction from Friday night's Gonzaga-Michigan State game. Here's a full rundown of today's show: Pac-12 falls apart (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing reaction to Oregon and UCLA losing, costing the Pac-12 it's best shot at the playoff. Also, is Oregon the unluckiest team in college football? Lincoln Riley vs. Brent Venables (20:00): Then Aaron transitions to USC, which improved to 9-1 on Friday, Oklahoma, which fell to 5-5 on Saturday and calls out anyone still blaming Riley for Oklahoma's struggles this year. Other CFB odds and ends (32:00): Aaron wraps the football part of the show explaining why it's fair to criticize Mark Stoops after Kentucky's loss to Vanderbilt and celebrates Jim Mora getting UConn bowl eligible in Year 1. Also, thoughts on Bama's bounce back versus Ole Miss and a surprise ACC team. Reaction live from the aircraft carrier game between Gonzaga and Michigan State (48:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show replaying live reaction from Friday nights aircraft carrier college hoops game between Gonzaga and Michigan State. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron reacts to a former Bama player calling out his school and Mark Stoops' NIL comments, before making the Week 11 picks! He also discusses Louisville's brutal loss and wraps with America's favorite podcast segment - "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown of today's show: Former Bama player calls out the program (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing a former Alabama player calling out the program - and explains why he is dead right about the present and future of the Tide. Mark Stoops NIL comments (17:00): Next, Aaron discusses some comments from Mark Stoops on the current state of NIL. Torres explains why he's correct, and why the craziest part of NIL has yet to come. Also, Aaron shares some thoughts on the Week 11 slate. Louisville takes brutal loss + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (38:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with one big college hoops story as Louisville takes an embarrassing loss to Bellarmine, before wrapping the show with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week!" Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron reacts to the new CFB Playoff rankings and wonders if Tennessee is a lock if they win out? Also, an update on the Nebraska coaching search and how can we fix college hoops awful opening night? Plus, some strange recruiting news at Memphis. CFB Playoff reaction - is No. 5 Tennessee a lock if they win out?: Aaron opens the show by discussing the second set of College Football Playoff rankings. Tennessee is at No. 5, so are they a lock to get in the playoff if they win out? Aaron says it's complicated. An update on Nebraska's coaching search: Next up, Aaron reacts to a report that Nebraska has narrowed it's list of candidates and discusses who would be the best fit and who they should stay the hell away from. How to fix college hoops opening night + a weird recruiting story at Memphis: Finally, Aaron reacts to college basketball's forgettable opening night - and explains how to fix it. Also, a strange recruiting story at Memphis! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron asks a question: Will Nick Saban ever win another national title at Alabama? The answer is more complicated than you think. Then he discusses more bad news for Texas A&M football and shares thoughts on the opening night of college hoops, before making his Final Four and national title picks. Here's a full rundown: Is Nick Saban done winning national titles at Alabama?: Following Alabama's loss to LSU, Aaron asks a question: Will Nick Saban win another title at Alabama? The answer is complicated, but Aaron explains all the reasons why he thinks it's possible that Saban is done winning titles with the Tide. More bad news at Texas A&M: From there, Aaron reacts to a mega-story at Texas A&M, where there's more bad news around the football program. More importantly, is it a sign of things to come for this program, as we enter the off-season and with the transfer portal looming? Reaction to college hoops opening night + Aaron makes his Final Four and title picks: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing the opening night of college hoops, whipping around with thoughts on everyone from Villanova and Duke, to Kentucky and Houston, UConn and Arkansas. Finally, he shares his 2022-2023 Final Four and national title picks - with a few surprises in there. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses how Alabama has fallen and if it's fixable after an LSU loss, and what the game means for LSU. Also, Clemson struggles and it isn't getting better while Georgia rolls and looks like the best team in the country. What are Tennessee's playoff chances post-loss? And is Hugh Freeze now the favorite in to land the Auburn-job post-Arkansas win? Is Bama broken and can they be fixed? Torres opens the show by discussing yet another Alabama loss, this time to LSU. He explains why college football might have finally caught up with Bama and if Nick Saban has one more fix in him with this team. Also, why Brian Kelly's quick LSU rebuild is even more impressive than you think. Clemson's got issues too: Clemson also took a brutal loss to Notre Dame, raising questions about the present and future of this program too. No, the Tigers aren't out of the playoff mix. But if they can't get it done in this season, with this defense, are they officially regressing as a program? Also, are we sure they have their QB of the future on this roster? Georgia dominates, what is Tennessee's playoff path?: From there, Aaron talks about Georgia's dominant win over Tennessee. He discusses the one big takeaway from Georgia and also explains why Tennessee's playoff path isn't as difficult as some think. A new leader for the Auburn coaching job?: Finally, is there a new leader for the Auburn coaching job after Saturday? Torres thinks that might be the case, and explains who it is. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron discusses this crazy Kyrie Irving story, previews Tennessee-Georgia and Bama-LSU and discusses Louisville's light punishment from the NCAA. Finally, he plays Aaron Right, Aaron wrong, talking Adam Silver, the College Football Playoff rankings and the most overrated team in college hoops coming into the season. Kyrie craziness (4:00): Aaron opens the show with some quick thoughts on the wild story surrounding Kyrie Irving, the fallout and what's next in one of the craziest off the court stories we've seen in a long time. Tennessee-Georgia, Bama-LSU preview (18:00): From there, Aaron transitions to the meat of the show, hitting on the two big games in college football this weekend. Tennessee has another marquee game - will the Vols pull off another win? And is Bama being undervalued heading into LSU? Louisville sanctions (36:00): The conversation continues as Aaron discusses Louisville's punishment from the NCAA? Was it too light, or did Louisville pay its dues firing Rick Pitino and Tom Jurich? Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (51:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong, discussing Adam Silver, the College Football Playoff rankings and the most overrated team in college hoops. Also, why Jim Mora is exceeding expectations at UConn and one outspoken person about UCLA and USC's move to the Big Ten. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron reacts to the College Football Playoff rankings and the reports of Gonzaga to the Big 12. Then, Liberty coach Hugh Freeze joins the show to discuss his 7-1 Liberty team, a matchup with Arkansas this weekend and whether he'd have interest in any available coaching jobs. Here's a full rundown: College Football Playoff Ranking Reaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the College Football Playoff rankings, and explains while the committee got one thing right... they got quite a bit dead wrong. Torres has the details. Gonzaga to the Big 12 (15:00): Next, Aaron shares his thoughts on a report that Gonzaga could be headed... to the Big 12! He explains why it actually makes sense, the positives and negatives for the Zags and the Big 12 and whether he thinks it will happen or not. Hugh Freeze joins the show (31:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with the man everyone wants to hear from - Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze! He explains how Liberty is again off to a hot start, and his secret to building winners everywhere he goes. He shares some thoughts on this weekend's game against Arkansas and answers the question everyone wants to know - if he'd consider leaving Liberty for other coaching jobs. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by discussing Bryan Harsin's firing at Auburn and what went wrong, before revealing the realistic candidates for the job. From there, he discusses the fall out from the wild brawl and why Michigan State could be in big trouble. Finally he wraps with reaction from a busy weekend of college hoops exhibition's, including Louisville losing to a DII team, Tennessee beating Gonzaga, Texas crushing Arkansas and more! Auburn fires Bryan Harsin, who's next (2:30): Aaron opens the show by discussing Auburn's firing of Bryan Harsin. What went wrong for Harsin and Auburn, and who could be next? Torres shares his thoughts on Deion, Lane Kiffin, Hugh Freeze and more Michigan State-Michigan brawl fall out (25:00): From there, Aaron shares updates from the brawl involving Michigan State and Michigan football - and why things just got even worse for Michigan State. Where does the program go from here? College hoops exhibition thoughts (40:00): Finally, Aaron wraps discussing thoughts on college hoops exhibitions where Louisville lost to a DII squad, Tennessee beat Gonzaga and Texas punked Arkansas. Plus, can Kentucky stay healthy this season and the one team AT loves going into the year. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 cash prize + winners every week! Click here to enter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices