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Daily Journal Digital Editor (and resident Ole Miss basketball stan) John Luke McCord joins Brendan Farrell and James Murphy on this week's show. John Luke and Brendan open the show with a discussion about Ole Miss basketball's undefeated start. Then James joins Brendan in the second half of the show to discuss Mississippi State's big football recruiting weekend. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Daily Journal Ole Miss beat writer Michael Katz joins Brendan Farrell and James Murphy on this week's show. The crew discusses Ole Miss' matchup against Penn State in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 30, as well as other College Football Playoff topics, now that the field is set. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Ole Miss won last Thursday night's Egg Bowl, but did Mississippi State win the press conference with its hiring of Jeff Lebby? Brendan Farrell and James Murphy discuss on this week's show. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Brendan Farrell is joined by Paul Jones, of Maroon and White Daily on the On3 Sports network. They discuss Mississippi State's ongoing coaching search and possible outcomes for Thursday night's Egg Bowl. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Brendan Farrell and James Murphy are back for episode two of the 2023 football season. Daily Journal Ole Miss beat writer Michael Katz joins the guys to talk Ole Miss vs. Georgia in Athens this week, plus a look back to the Rebels win over Texas A&M and a look at Mississippi State's struggles this season. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Welcome to a new era of the JYE pod. Meet your new hosts — Brendan Farrell and James Murphy — and get caught up on the weekend that was in college football. They also look forward to crucial matchups this weekend for Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Make sure to follow Brendan, and James on X (formerly Twitter). Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Gary Harris, of WVUA in Tuscaloosa, joins Parrish Alford to discuss the impact Pete Golding could bring to Oxford. Follow Daily Journal College sports columnist Parrish Alford on Twitter. Follow Gary Harris on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Matt Wyatt, GM of HailState+ and host of The Matt Wyatt Show, joins Parrish Alford to discuss new Mississippi State head football coach Zach Arnett. Wyatt, who was a quarterback for the Bulldogs from 1995-99, shares why he feels Arnett is ready to be a head coach in the SEC, how he will handle recruiting and the transfer portal, the makeup of his staff and what the program's identity could look like going forward. Follow Daily Journal College sports columnist Parrish Alford on Twitter. Follow Matt Wyatt on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Theo is back this week. He, Parrish Alford and Michael Katz give final thoughts on the Egg Bowl, including naming an MVP of Mississippi State's win. The crew caps the show with discussion of transfer portal targets for Mike Leach and Lane Kiffin, as well as thoughts on Auburn's hiring of Hugh Freeze. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford and Michael Katz examine the Lane Kiffin to Auburn speculation on this episode. They also discuss the state of SEC officiating (no fines were levied in the making of today's show), and this Saturday's games for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa put down their fish sandwiches and lemonade to discuss the challenging Saturday ahead for Mississippi State and Ole Miss. The Rebels face Alabama off of a loss, which magnifies that challenge, while Mississippi State will have a narrow path to victory against top-ranked Georgia that is reinvigorated following a win over Tennessee. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa discuss Ole Miss' trip to College Station and what Mississippi State needs to accomplish during an off week. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

This is quite the packed show. Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa look ahead to a big weekend on the road for Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Parrish looks back to his story on the 1972 'clock game' between Ole Miss and LSU, the crew previews this Saturday's Magnolia bowl matchup, they also preview Mississippi State vs. Alabama and they also share thoughts on the passing of MSU walk-on offensive lineman from Tupelo, Samuel Westmoreland. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Theo is out today, so it's just Parrish and Michael. They discuss the drama surrounding Bryan Harsin at Auburn, whether Deion Sanders would be a good fit on The Plains, what Will Rogers needs to do to enter the Heisman race, and matchups this week — Mississippi State/Kentucky, Ole Miss/Auburn, LSU/Florida and Alabama/Tennessee. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa wrap up Week 6 in SEC land and turn the focus ahead to this coming Saturday. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Professional pitcher turned broadcast Tim Dillard, a Saltillo native and ICC alum, joins Parrish Alford on this episode. Dillard offers his thoughts on the MLB playoffs, a big-picture look at the changes in and future of baseball, plus, his longtime relationship with the Brewers — a team who drafted him twice. Follow Daily Journal College sports columnist Parrish Alford on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

It's a loaded Thursday show with the whole crew in tow. Among today's topics: KJ Jefferson's availability, Malik Heath's impact this season, and how will the Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban play out on the field? Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Theo's alma mater, Missouri, gave Georgia a closer-than-we-expected call on Saturday. Michael's USC Trojans pulled one out against Herm-less Arizona State. Plus, Mississippi State and Ole Miss pulled out big SEC wins over the weekend. Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa wrap up Week 5 of college football and media Monday in Oxford and Starkville. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford is joined by Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa to discuss Mississippi State-Texas A&M and Ole Miss-Kentucky. How does Will Rogers manage the likely absence of left tackle Kwatrivous Johnson? How badly does the Bulldogs need this win to energize the fan base? Will poor tackling show back up for the Rebel defense this weekend? Can the passing game get going a bit more against the Wildcats? Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

What is the bigger trap game: Bowling Green or Tulsa? The crew discusses that and more on today's show. Did Ole Miss learn anything about their QB situation at Georgia Tech? How much of Mississippi State's struggles against LSU were self-inflicted? They finish up discussing Bowling Green's transitive property title potential, as well as topics from around the SEC. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa are back together on this episode leading you into Week 3 of the college football season. They talk Will Rogers' performance in Tucson, update the Ole Miss quarterback situation, and then they break down what Lane Kiffin needs to see from his transfers and how Zach Arnett's defense will fare against Jayden Daniels and the LSU offense. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Michael Kats and Theo DeRosa catch you up on a wild week of college football, including wins for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. What do this weekend's results mean going forward? Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa are back ahead of Week 2 of the new college football season. They discuss Will Rogers, Ole Miss' quarterback situation and offensive line play. They also breakdown the performance from Mississippi State's defense last week. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Michael Katz and Theo Derosa look back at Week 1 wins for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, plus offer updates from Monday's meeting with the media for both schools. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford catches up with Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa ahead of Saturday's season openers for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. For the Rebels, the discussion centers around quarterbacks, linebackers and Miles Battle. For Mississippi State, the offense's camp performance and injuries on defense are the focus. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

The depth charts are out. Game week has arrived. Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa react to the first game week Monday pressers from Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach of the season. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford and the crew are back and ready for a new college football season. Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa join in as the crew discusses the end of preseason camp for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

College football is back and the JYE crew is, too. Michael Katz and Theo DeRosa discuss where Ole Miss and Mississippi State are in their respective preseason camp journeys and more on this episode. Make sure to follow Michael, and Theo on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Egg Bowl bragging rights will be about all that's on the line this weekend as Mississippi State and Ole Miss meet on the diamond in Oxford. Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik discuss that upcoming three-game set and offer spring football updates on this week's show. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Stadium's Jeff Goodman is a college basketball expert who was on top of the Chris Jans hiring at Mississippi State. Goodman joins the Daily Journal's Stefan Krajisnik to discuss why he believes that was a great move for John Cohen and MSU's athletic department. Make sure to follow Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik discuss the weekend that was for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. On the diamond, the Rebels may have settled on a weekend pitching rotation, while the Bulldogs were able to salvage their series against Arkansas on Sunday. Spring football is still ongoing as well, and Michael and Stefan provide the latest updates they have. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford, Stefan Krajisnik and Michael Katz discuss the baseball weekend for Ole Miss and Mississippi State and also give updates on spring football practice for the Rebels and Bulldogs. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

It's a loaded show, as Parrish Alford, Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik get together to catch on recent news and preview spring football. The crew opens up with discussion on the hire of Chris Jans to succeed Ben Howland at Mississippi State. Then they discuss what's to come to this spring and how baseball is going after one SEC weekend for Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford, Stefan Krajisnik and Michael Katz gather to recap the weekend's basketball and baseball action involving Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford, Stefan Krajisnik and Michael Katz are back to wrap up the second weekend of college baseball and look forward to our NFL Combine coverage this week. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Stefan Krajisnik and Michael Katz discuss the events they would perform best at if they were invited to the NFL Combine. They also touch on how it might impact the draft stock of Charles Cross, Matt Corral and other players invited from Mississippi State and Ole miss. They close with a discussion about the postseason potential for Yolett McPhee-McCuin and Doug Novak's programs Make sure to follow Michael and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford joins Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik to put a bow on the opening weekend of college baseball in the Magnolia state. For Michael and Stefan it was their first visit to Swayze field and Dudy Noble field, respectively, for live game action. They also recount their individual experiences with that. Make sure to follow Parrish, Michael, and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik discuss first round College Football Playoff results, plus recap how Mississippi State and Ole Miss fared in their bowl games and what comes next for both programs. Make sure to follow Michael and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford visits with former Ole Miss defensive lineman Jesse Mitchell ('99-'03), who is now a founding partner of The Mitchell Firm in Ridgeland. Mitchell speaks about his high school playing days at Moss Point and his current role among "new" alumni leadership at Ole Miss. The conversation also touches on the shifting landscape of college football, how the NCAA moves forward as an enforcement body, plus how NIL has changed or not changed things for the sport. Follow Daily Journal College sports columnist Parrish Alford on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik recap the latest storylines involving the coaching carousel and discuss bowl matchups. They take a closer look at Mississippi State's Liberty Bowl matchup against Texas Tech as well as Ole Miss' meeting with Baylor in the Sugar Bowl. Conversation about the Duke's Mayo Bowl, however, brings up a story from Stefan that features former Indianapolis Colts' center Jeff Saturday. Make sure to follow Michael and Stefan on Twitter. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Stefan Krajisnik and Michael Katz discuss the latest on the coaching carousel and the transfer portal, with an interesting look at how the portal could draw a link between top recruits and smaller programs. They also discuss players from Mississippi State and Ole Miss that have recently jumped in the portal. Follow Stefan and Michael on Twitter for the latest. You can also follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

College football coaching carousel got your head spinning? Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik recap all the latest updates and, of course, the social media chatter that accompanied them. They also share final takeaways on the Egg Bowl and put a bow on the 2021 regular season for Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Want insider updates? Follow Michael and Stefan on Twitter. Or join our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

With the 2021 Egg Bowl in the books, Parrish Alford and Matt Wyatt take a look back and share their thoughts on what's to come. They talk Matt Corral vs. Will Rogers, assess where Mike Leach is in year two at Mississippi State and ponder whether a coach that was 0-5 in the Egg Bowl (as Jim Harbaugh was against Ohio State going into Saturday) would get a sixth try at it. They also discuss Lincoln Riley's jump from Oklahoma to USC. Be sure to follow more from Matt Wyatt on Twitter and MattWyattMedia.com. For more coverage from Parrish, follow him on Twitter or in our Mississippi State or Ole Miss Facebook groups.

It's Egg Bowl week, and the whole crew is together to preview the 118th gridiron battle between Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Parrish Alford, Stefan Krajisnik and Michael Katz answer the big questions heading into Mississippi's biggest football game of the season: How healthy are both teams going in? In what ways are both teams different since the start of the season? Which team has the better quarterback? Who wins the battle between Charles Cross and Sam Williams? For more coverage this week, follow Parrish, Stefan, and Michael on Twitter Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Stefan Krajisnik and Michael Katz give final thoughts ahead of week 12 matchups in the SEC and beyond. Stefan shares thoughts on Tennessee State's staff full of pedigree, the guys bemoan the onset of flight tracker season and Michael goes behind the curtain on this Sam Williams feature he dropped this week. Follow Michael and Stefan on Twitter for breaking news + more coverage. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik share their thoughts on the college football action from this past weekend, including Mississippi State's epic comeback win over Auburn, Ole Miss' defensive win over Texas A&M, Texas' embarrassing loss to Kansas and more. Michael also recounts his behind-the-scenes College GameDay experience and Stefan updates his pecking order of SEC towns following his first trip to the Plains. Follow Michael and Stefan on Twitter for breaking news + more coverage. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Stefan Krajisnik and Michael Katz analyze the most recent rankings from the College Football Playoff Committee. Michael professes his longing for the computer ranking system of the Bowl Championship Series era. They also look ahead to the most meaningful matchups of the weekend in the SEC, with a detailed breakdown of Ole Miss-Texas A&M and Mississippi State-Auburn. For the latest updates, follow Stefan and Michael on Twitter. You can also join our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik wrap up the SEC weekend by discussing the top storylines. How hot is Dan Mullen's seat now? Plus, a recap of Hugh Freeze's return to Oxford and Mississippi State's ongoing tryouts to find a new kicker. They also give their best — and most entertaining — suggestions of who might be the guest picker when College GameDay takes over the grove this Saturday. Follow Michael and Stefan on Twitter for the latest.

On the heels of a big weekend for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, Michael Katz and Stefan Krajisnik are back to get you caught up on everything still in play. Hear what Lane Kiffin and Mike Leach said Saturday, as well as other key storylines from week 9. As well, get a peak ahead to what's next for the Rebels and Bulldogs. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.

Parrish Alford visits with On3.com's senior writer Ivan Maisel about mental health, his new book, as well as college football topics centering around Mike Leach, Lane Kiffin and Nick Saban. In his book — "I Keep Trying to Catch his Eye" Maisel details the story of his late son, Max. In this conversation, hear about some of Max's struggles and the mental health struggles that in turned caused for Ivan and the Maisels. Maisel also details his move from ESPN to On3.com and hits on the hottest burning topics shaping the college football landscape. Follow the latest news in our exclusive Ole Miss and Mississippi State Facebook groups.