Always College Football with Greg McElroy

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joins the show to preview the spring with Greg and talks expectations for the third year coach. Greg then gives his PERFECT Week 1 schedule for the upcoming college football season using his non-conference scheduling layout giving us Ohio State vs Texas, an Alabama/Michigan rematch and so much more. Plus, McElroy poses one big spring practice question for Penn State, Oregon and others. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Florida and many others have started spring practice this week and McElroy looks at ONE big question for each team they hope to answer before spring practice ends. Plus we might have fixed the college football regular season schedule to help determine who is actually the best & most dominant conference, but will the SEC & BIG Ten and other conferences actually accept and adapt to it? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The SEC and BIG TEN are leading a charge for a 14 team playoff in 2026 - and we haven’t even had a 12 team playoff yet. McElroy discusses the issues with the 14 teams (and automatic qualifiers) and why so many people in the sport have a problem with it. Plus Miami and Cincinnati kick off spring practice with the same question regarding quarterback production, McElroy explains. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye headline a fantastic quarterback draft class, but who will take their place at USC, LSU and UNC respectively next year? McElroy breaks it down and takes a look at who else has big shoes to fill at places like Michigan, Florida State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and more. Plus spring practice has started for Auburn, Missouri and BYU and McElroy has one question he wants answered from each team. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McElroy and Paul Finebaum get together to discuss the NCAA and what power they have over CFB, the college football 5 +7 playoff model and if Notre Dame really has any issues with it. Is 12 the right number and if there is more expansion, are conference championship games a thing of the past. Plus Eric Bieniemy is back in college, how big is the loss of McGee for Georgia and Sarkasian earns an extension at Texas. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CFP is staying on ESPN for the next six years but why haven’t we finalized the 5 + 7 model - McElroy will explain. Plus one fair statement for each SEC team - why Alabama’s offense will be under a microscope, why Georgia’s defense will dominate again and how the pressure Texas, Missouri, Tennessee and Florida are under might make or break a fan base's trust. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this installment of Always College Football, Greg plays the czar of college football and with the help from Mark and Jack draft three NEW 12 team conferences for the sport. Every team is on the table, rivalries and location are a factor, who goes where and when? Plus what does it mean for the sport when Chip Kelly leaves UCLA for an OC spot as Ohio State and more changes in Tuscaloosa for Alabama. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the ACC between Florida State, Miami and Clemson, if so which of those three has the best chance to make the College Football Playoff in 2024? Plus will Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame take the next step and make the CFP? Who from the revamped BIG 12 is primed to take the conference and make the CFP, is it Oklahoma State, Kansas State or one of the new teams like Arizona or Utah? Also McElroy discusses what the ESPN, Fox & Warner collaboration mean for college football | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The SEC and BIG 10 announced a joint partnership to address issues within College Football and McElroy is here to help explain it all. Will either conference be aggressive in future expansion? Will Notre Dame be forced to join a conference sooner rather than later? What is the future of the 12 team College Football Playoff (and automatic qualifiers) and so much more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McElroy and Matt Barrie go through the biggest winners from a wild month in College Football. We know Michigan is the biggest winner with the Natty but the guys tell you why Ohio State, Penn State, USC were also big winners in the Big 10. Plus with Saban retired, Kirby Smart and Georgia are now the clear #1 program, while LSU, Texas and everyone else in the SEC took a big sigh of relief with a different outlook on the future. Also, Florida State and Miami took big transfers in January which makes them BIG winners. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA will make their way to the BIG 10 - who will be most prepared to make the CFP from that group? Plus Ohio State feels like a lock for the CFP - can Michigan (with a new HC get back), is Penn State ready to take the next step? Is there a surprise team in Wisconsin, Nebraska or Iowa? McElroy breaks it all down plus why is Texas still getting mad at “horns down”? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Harbaugh is going back to the NFL this time with the Los Angeles Chargers. McElroy looks at Harbaugh’s legacy in college football, what's next for Michigan, who benefits the most from him moving on and what Michigan may have learned from Nick Saban retiring just two weeks ago. Plus Washington holds on to a QB, LSU finds an OC and Arizona has more changes. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

52 weeks from NOW the National Champion will be crowned in Atlanta. McElroy takes an early look at 8 SEC teams and what chances each of them have in making the first ever 12-team CFP. Is Georgia a lock? Will Texas and Oklahoma be able to jump into the SEC and make the CFP? Can Alabama and Kalen DeBoer make a statement in season 1? Is there a sleeper in Ole Miss, Missouri and Tennessee? Plus Ohio State is on a tear right now and more news from around the college football world | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 programs have new head coaches and we ask the 1 BIG question for each coach and program. Will the fans (and media) have patience for Kalen DeBoer at Alabama? Can Texas A&M win consistently under Elko? Can the new B1G coaches deliver immediately? Plus McElroy talks the ALL the players leaving Alabama in the transfer portal and what the May portal window might bring | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Jim Harbaugh jump to the NFL and is J.J.McCarthy declaring for the NFL draft a sign? Ohio State is loading up in ‘24 and Jedd Fisch heads to Washington. Alabama’s offensive staff is coming together while Miami found their QB in Cam Ward. Plus Texas and Oregon pick up some huge commitments. McElroy is here to break it all down and tell you what it means for each program. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg McElroy gives his instant analysis and reaction to Kalen DeBoer being named the Alabama Head Coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heisman trophy winner Bryce Young joins Greg McElroy to share a few stories about what it is like to play quarterback at Alabama under the legend. How was that 1st team meeting with Saban, how were those lake trips and what was Saban like after he won a National Championship? McElroy shares some stories and tells you who the Tide might be looking at as the next Head Coach. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time since 1997 Michigan is the National Champion and Greg McElroy is here to give his instant reaction. The defense was stout, flustring Michael Penix all night while the run game led by Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards was dominant. Plus what does this win mean for college football, Michigan and Jim Harbaugh's legacy - McElroy explains | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Mullen has called plays in National Title games and he gives his insight on what to expect from both Michigan and Washington's offenses and how they prepared for the game. Booger breaks down the advantages that Michigan might have on Washington and what the Huskies can do to flip the script. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan and Washington have made it to Houston. Greg McElroy is joined by Matt Barrie and “Stanford” Steve to cover everything from the differences between Harbaugh and DeBoer to gambling lines and trends to keep an eye on. Plus McElroy goes over the injury report and what he learned from the media day today. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington and Michigan are both looking for their 1st titles since the 90’s. Both bring in perfect 14-0 records but that’s where the similarities stop. McElroy breaks down Washington’s strong offense led by Michael Penix Jr vs Michigan’s dominant defense and other keys to the game. Plus we look at how the CFP Championship teams were built and McElroy shares a hilarious Jim Harbaugh story. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan wins their first first ever CFP game by stuffing Alabama in overtime and winning the biggest game for the Wolverines this century. Washington held off a furious Texas rally setting up a fresh National Championship of future B1G foes. McElroy gives his instant analysis on the huge wins for the Wolverines and Huskies | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Michigan run on Alabama or will the Crimson Tide hit the deep shots on Michigan and make it a shoot out? Will Texas and Washington be a high scoring game or will the defense’s step up? McElroy gives you the most in depth breakdowns of both College Football Playoff semifinals. Plus will Tennessee, LSU and Oregon get needed bowl wins. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate joins Greg McElroy to discuss the impact of Florida State suing the ACC and what impact it will have on the conference and all of CFB moving forward. Plus McElroy and Pate dive into the Alabama/Michigan and Texas/Washington games. Also McElroy breaks down the Penn State/Ole Miss and Missouri/Ohio State games and talks coaching changes, portal moves and so much more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian joins McElroy and talks about how proud he is of his team, what it means to play in the CFP, the crazy schedule he has to keep this time of year and if he will add a play at the last minute before the Sugar Bowl. Plus McElroy breaks down the Longhorns and all their strengths, what needs to change with the CFB schedule and some gambling tips for your holiday week. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brock Huard joins McElroy to break down everything ahead of the Washington Huskies CFP game against Texas. Can Penix and Odunze find success? Will the Huskies O-Line control the game, is the defense ready for the Longhorns? Brock Huard helps answer them all. Plus is Chip Kelly on to something and has Ole Miss taken the next step thanks to the transfer portal from contender to favorite? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg is joined by Cole Cubelic to react to the entire 2024 SEC schedule release. McElroy and Cubelic discuss Florida and Georgia’s brutal schedules, when the “Welcome to the SEC” moments are for Texas and Oklahoma, a balanced slate for Alabama, a gettable schedule for Ole Miss and more. Plus, McElroy does an Alabama deep dive and reacts to the latest portal news out of Austin. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan, led by J.J. McCarthy and a vicious defense, are the #1 team in America heading into the CFP. McElroy takes a look back and tells you why they have been so dominant, what they do well and what to expect from Harbaugh's team against Alabama. Plus we rank our Top 10 bowl games we can’t wait to see and tell you why among others Georgia/FSU, Arizona/Oklahoma and even Kansas UNLV are all exciting. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Booger McFarland joins Greg McElroy to talk about the repercussions of Alabama getting into the CFP over Florida State and what it means for the future of college football. Plus is Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Michael Penix or Marvin Harrison Jr who walks away with the Heisman and can people change their minds? Is that allowed? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama upsets Georgia, Texas dominates Oklahoma State and Florida State holds on to beat Louisville. All three teams have a claim for a CFP berth but not all will get in. McElroy breaks down who he thinks the committee will take plus what it means for this weekends other big winners - Michigan and Washington. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Championship weekend is here and McElroy gives you the most in depth breakdowns you will find. Can Alabama pull off the upset over Georgia and (maybe) knock the Dawgs out of the CFP? Will Michigan have any trouble with Iowa? Will Florida State answer the bell and finish undefeated? Will it be Washington or Oregon punching their ticket to the CFP and will Texas do enough to impress the committee? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final regular season CFP rankings are out and there are A LOT of questions heading into championship weekend. Can Alabama win and get in or do they need help? If Texas wins should they stay ahead of the Tide? Can Ohio State sneak in without playing this weekend? McElroy breaks down a few scenarios and what needs to happen for the committee to have an easy job. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan is the standard in the B1G (and maybe CFB), Ryan Day and Ohio State have some soul searching to do, Alabama wins ugly - could it hurt their ranking? Plus Texas is hitting a stride, Florida State did what it had to do and Texas A&M, Michigan State and Mississippi State all got their guys. McElroy discusses all this plus much more. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan beat Ohio State (again), Alabama wins on the “corner prayer in Jordan Hare”, Oregon and Texas looked dominant over the weekend while Florida State, Georgia and Washington survived scares to stay alive in the CFP race. McElroy breaks it all down in a wild rivalry week. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan and Ohio State are ready to headline a HUGE weekend. It’s not just “The Game'' that we preview, McElroy goes in depth on the Iron Bowl, the Apple Cup AND ‘clean old fashioned hate’. Plus are Florida State and Oregon on upset alert, who will play Texas in the BIG 12 Championship and was the CFP committee right to move Florida State down. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan and Ohio State had their final tune up for “The Game” what questions do they have? Georgia flexed on Tennessee (and the rest of CFB), Florida State controls their destiny in the CFP without Jordan Travis, Texas has to win BIG to show they belong and the Heisman race is down to 3 - Daniels, Nix and Penix. Will the bigger marquee games out West tip the balance? Plus more takeaways from a wild Saturday| Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia just looks different and that’s scary for everyone else in CFB. Ohio State wins big, Michigan survives, Oregon dominates, Texas comes up big in the 4th quarter, Missouri finds a way and Louisville holds on against Miami. Plus McElroy goes in depth on the Jordan Travis injury and if it should impact their ranking. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six of the top 10 teams are on the road this weekend including Georgia, Washington, Oregon and Texas - can any of the home teams pull off a major upset? Can Louisville get their 1st ever win IN Miami, and will North Carolina get a win AT Clemson? The Big 12 race will get clearer this weekend and what will Michigan do at Rutgers and who will be on the sideline? | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia jumps Ohio State as the #1 team and McElroy is here to tell you why that is OK. Plus will the #1 seed definitely come from the SEC or Big 10, should Florida State be worried, can Texas run the table and are Washington and Oregon ready to jump into the top 4. McElroy hits some chaos scenarios and tells you why it stinks that coaches like Deion Sanders and Dan Lanning have to answer questions about open coaching jobs. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan and Georgia look a little better than everyone else, Alabama keeps improving each week, Texas has some big (RB) shoes to fill, Washington is in a gauntlet, the Heisman is heating up with Daniels, Nix, Penix and Harrison taking the lead, Jimbo’s dismissal was a long time coming and the pressure to win in the SEC is crazy. All those takeaways plus more from Greg McElroy. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Will Michigan be able to pass their first test of the season or will Penn State break through? Ole Miss has “nothing to lose” against Georgia, Alabama and Texas look to pass a tricky road test, don’t think Florida State knows they are going to get Miami’s best shot, such a big weekend and McElroy is here to break it all down. Plus who is on upset alert and who can clinch a conference game appearance. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the committee putting resume or eye test as the priority and what should it be? McElroy discusses. Plus Danny Kanell joins the show and the guys discuss if it is right that Ohio State stays #1, what to expect from Alabama, Texas and Oregon, and why anyone can win the National Championship. Plus is it good that the Michigan scandal is sucking the air out of CFB and who is ready for Florida State vs Miami. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama finally put together a complete game, Georgia looked OK against a good Missouri team, Ohio State needs to find another level on offense, Bedlam was AWESOME, Texas needs Ewers back, USC did the right move by firing Grinch and so many other takeaways from ‘statement Saturday’. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama took control of the SC West by knocking off LSU, Washington held on against USC, Texas escaped the upset from Kansas State in overtime and Georgia showed their dominance against Missouri. Plus Ohio State, Oklahoma State and Ole Miss get HUGE wins and more from “Statement Saturday”. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Oklahoma State ruin Oklahoma’s season in the last scheduled Bedlam? Can Brian Kelly and LSU really beat Alabama 2 years in a row? Will Notre Dame and Ole Miss keep their NY6 hopes alive and is this the LAST stand for USC to save their season. So much on the line as McElroy previews week 10 in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McElroy and Colin Cowherd give their initial reaction to the 1st College Football Playoff rankings. Was Ohio State the right #1 and why no love for the PAC 12? Is Alabama in the perfect position and can Georgia run the November gauntlet? Plus how great is the 12 team playoff going to be and should Dabo have to defend himself to Clemson fans. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McElroy tells you what the initial CFP rankings WILL look like plus we look back at what we learned from last month like Georgia looking unstoppable, Oklahoma needing a short memory because the BIG 12 is A LOT more interesting, Ohio State needs to find some offense in November, and Oregon looking like a legit National Title contender. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia kept up their domination over Florida, Oregon showed everyone that they are a legit National Title contender and Florida State just keeps rolling on. What does Oklahoma’s loss mean for their CFP hopes and tobacco road takes a beating and gives one out thanks to NC State. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia and Florida hit the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail party - will the Dawgs hold off a hungry Gator team? Oregon and Utah play in a CFP elimination game out West, Duke and Louisville square off in an ACC showdown and Tennessee looks to right their road issues against Kentucky. Plus Giant Killers, things to keep an eye on and more previews | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices