The Chuck Oliver Show

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start today with how high of a failure rate free agency could have in college football, and Will Muschamp not wanting to be a head coach again. We then look at South Carolina with Hale McGranahan from The Big Spur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 looking at LSU with Preston Guy from TigerBait.com, and Florida landing a big commitment. We then look at what’s happening with the Big 10 with Stewart Mandel from The Athletic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we begin today’s show with coaches turning around less successful programs, and potential bonuses for Bill Belichick at UNC. We then look around college football with Jesse Simonton from Surrender Cobra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 talking Notre Dame with Nick Shepkowski from SI, and a look at this year’s SEC Media Days schedule. We then look at the new executive order with Chris Hummer from CBS Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start today with a significant change to the eligibility rules, and Jeremiah Smith’s comments on what he could make as a transfer. We then look around spring football with Seth Emerson from The Athletic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss a possible transfer portal loophole for football players involving basketball. Brad Crawford of CBS Sports updates various spring practices. Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat reporter Liam Rooney analyzes Seminoles spring football so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Auburn's pressure for the Alex Golesh hire to succeed. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Lake of Inside the U analyzes Miami spring football to this point. Chuck and Heath discuss a flawed idea to handle eligibility from Missouri's basketball coach. Eddie Radosevich of 107.7 the Franchise in Oklahoma City looks at Oklahoma's spring football so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to UF's recent announcement they will not remove seats from the Swamp in the stadium renovation project. Chuck and Heath discuss the latest executive order on college sports from President Trump. David Murray of Gene's Page analyzes Mississippi State spring football so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Passwaters of Aggie Huddle analyzes Texas A&M spring football midway through. Chuck and Heath discuss TCU giving a contract extension to Sonny Dykes. Pete Fiutak of College Football News discusses his schedule rankings for various conferences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath have an unusual random segment. Blake Toppmeyer of USA Today discusses his interview with Alabama AD Greg Byrne and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Ennis of 93.9 the Ville assesses where Louisville is midway through spring football. Chuck and Heath discuss Indiana losing one of their highest rated 2026 high school signees midway through spring and the challenges of adapting your recruiting after success. Radi Nabulsi of UGA Sports looks at Georgia's spring so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks the NCAA is right to try and codify in the rules that players who voluntarily go through a pro draft can't return to play college sports. Chuck and Heath discuss Alabama's AD calling for the end of the SEC Championship game. Bill Connelly of ESPN discusses his first set of SP+ ratings for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cody Goodwin of Power Mizzou recaps what got accomplished in Missouri's spring football work. Chuck and Heath discuss a report Lane Kiffin pushed LSU's roster budget from the originally planned 25-30 million to over 40 million. Graham Hall of Swamp 247 sizes up Florida's spring ten practices in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big 12 becoming the first conference to offer women's flag football as a varsity sport, and whether the SEC will do likewise. Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit analyzes the Rebels first public availability of spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss the newest members of the College Football Playoff committee. Trey Biddy of Hawg Sports analyzes Arkansas spring to this point. JJ Jackson of Sports Call Auburn assesses Auburn's spring so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck has concerns about Tennessee because of their inexperience at QB. Chuck and Heath discuss a prominent analyst's player comparison for Trinidad Chambliss. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapel Fowler, Clemson beat reporter for the State (Columbia), analyzes the Tigers after they wrapped up spring football. Chuck and Heath discuss Bill Connelly's new SP+ numbers and what they say about various conferences. Drew DeArmond of ESPN 97.7 the Zone in Huntsville sizes up Alabama after their first spring scrimmage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks South Carolina's making a mistake by investing in a project, even a super talented one, on the offensive line. Chuck and Heath discuss Trinidad Chambliss winning his latest battle with the NCAA in court. JC Shurburtt of the Big Spur discusses South Carolina's recruiting coup and more about their spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ira Schoffel of Warchant assesses FSU midway through spring. Chuck and Heath discuss OL transfers succeeding from smaller schools. Chris Marler of Louisiana Sports Net looks at various SEC topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck wonders how realistic it is to ask any fans for patience these days with the salaries involved. Chuck and Heath discuss the pressure surprising successes like Indiana and Duke put on more established programs. Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 looks at Tennessee after their first spring scrimmage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods updates Texas spring football so far. Chuck and Heath discuss recent skepticism about Dan Orlovsky's motivations for claiming Ty Simpson is the number one QB in the draft. USA Today national CFB reporter Matt Hayes discusses his piece about DJ Lagway trying to rebound at Baylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to USA Today's story about DJ Lagway and why things went wrong at Florida. Chuck and Heath discuss why it's almost never a good idea for QBs to go pro with just one season of starting under their belt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

247 Sports Director of HS FB scouting Andrew Ivins looks at some of the latest recruiting info. Chuck and Heath discuss Ole Miss's new center for research on gambling's impacts. Andrew Jones of Tar Heel 247 analyzes the start of Bill Belichick's second spring at UNC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck discusses Lane Kiffin opening his first spring in Baton Rouge. Chuck and Heath discuss the Athletic's report indicating next season will likely begin on what currently week zero. Chuck touches on multiple CFB topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss SEC recruiting expenditures dropping at two thirds of the programs in 2025. Greg Pickel of Blue White Illustrated discusses Penn State opening spring football. Chuck and Heath talk Miami starting their spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss an Irish rugby player turning into a red hot CFB recruit. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders analyzes Texas Tech as they open spring football. Chuck and Heath look at the NCAA making it easier for schools to go to bowls. Wilson Alexander of the Baton Rouge Advocate previews LSU spring football beginning Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to details on Utah's handling of Kyle Whittingham's exit as HC. Chuck and Heath discuss a puzzling hire in the Big Ten. Steven Willis from the Locked on Ole Miss podcast previews the Rebels opening spring football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath starts hour 2 looking at Missouri and their new starting QB with Calum McAndrew from The Columbia Daily Tribune, and new rule changes in college football. We then look around college football with Demetri Ravanos from Awful Announcing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start the show with reports of the Big 10 pushing for a new process for roster retention, and Hubert Davis’s comments after UNC lost in the tournament. We then talk Oklahoma with Tyler McComas from KREF Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Rutherford of Card Chronicle and Big X Sports Radio previews Louisville opening spring football. Chuck and Heath discuss the difference between what small schools show in the NCAA tournament vs the CFP. Olin Buchanan of Tex Ags looks at the Aggies as they start spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​Chuck thinks CFB fans shouldn't judge coaches solely off national title. Chuck and Heath discuss Matt Barrie becoming the new host of the SEC Network's version of Gameday. Tim O'Malley of Irish Illustrated previews Notre Dame's spring practice opening Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kolby Crawford of VT Scoop discusses James Franklin's first spring practice. Chuck and Heath discuss Kirby Smart's bluntness about alternate uniforms and what matters top him. Robert Ferringo of Doc's Sports discusses the NCAA tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck weighs in on Mississippi not passing the proposed law to exempt NIL money from taxes. Chuck and Heath discuss fans overreacting to brief snippets of practice video. Brian Hadad of Sports Talk Mississippi analyzes the opening of Mississippi State spring football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath discuss whether Lane Kiffin can settle in at LSU versus continue to be restless for a next spot. Chris Lee of Vandy 247 analyzes the opening of spring practice for Vanderbilt. Trevor McCue or Maize and Blue Review assesses Michigan beginning spring under Kyle Whittingham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck talks about Vanderbilt in the post Diego Pavia QB era. Chuck and Heath discuss David Cutcliffe's retirement from his role with the SEC. David Bartoo joins for his weekly visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck believes the number of struggling basketball coaches being retained right now emphasizes how important football is. Chuck and Heath discuss Louisiana Tech's current status of having two schedules released for playing in two different conferences. Jed May of UGA Sports previews Georgia spring football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Cain from Volguest joins to discuss the Tennessee QB battle.  Chuck gives an update on the letter the Big10 sent the NCAA asking to stop all investigations for tampering.  Jake Crain from "Crain and Cone" joins to talk SEC stadiums.  Chuck wraps up with what could happen with Ohio State with Arthur Smith as OC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck opens with an interesting question for Tennessee fans when it comes to their QB.  Chuck analyzes the indifference Memphis fans are feeling towards losing Ryan Silverfield to Arkansas. John Nabors from Inside Arkansas and "Locked on Hogs" podcast joins to discuss the first spring for Ryan Silverfield. Chuck finishes the hour up looking at the interesting decision by Dabo to re-hire Chad Morris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck talks LSU with Hunt Palmer from 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge. Chuck then discusses sports wagering in Georgia. David Cloninger from the Charleston Post and the Courier Gamecock beat guy joins the show to talk South Carolina football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck discusses if Dabo Swinney will take accountability for the worsening in quality of Clemson football. He then goes over the Big Ten letter to the NCAA and asks why tampering is still a rule if the NCAA does nothing about it. Chuck is then joined by Andrew Spivey of Gator Country to talk Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Skopil from Duck Territory joins to discuss the expectations for Oregon this year as spring practice gets under way.  Heath discuss the poor job the Collegiate Sports Commission is doing.  Adam Gorney Rivals national recruiting reporter joins to discuss the national recruiting picture as of today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Cline in for Chuck Oliver.  Heath discusses the on going need for structure with in College Football.  Heath talks about the Congressional hearing regarding College Athletics.  Kelly Quinlan from Jackets Online joins to discuss Georgia Tech's spring practices starting and what the team will look like without Haynes King.  Heath discusses the Alabama quarterback battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck and Heath talk about what Miami's been doing in recruiting south Florida kids. John Talty of CBS Sports discusses what's next at Indiana after the championship win. Tim Hall of 97.1 the Fan Columbus previews the opening of Ohio State spring practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck discusses Indiana football and the reaction to the national title. Chuck and Heath discuss the Athletic's comments from anonymous coaches about Lane Kiffin. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Cameron of Warchant and Real Talk 93.3 Tallahassee previews the opening of FSU spring practice. Chuck and Heath discuss an important late acquisition for South Carolina's offensive line. Brandon Marcello of CBS Sports looks at various national topics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck's a big believer in LSU's offense in year one with Lane Kiffin. Chuck and Heath discuss Friday's presidential roundtable on college athletics. Parker Thune of KREF radio Norman previews the opening of Oklahoma spring football practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Henry of Horns 247 assesses Texas as they open spring football. Chuck and Heath discuss the curious reported choice of the Yankees president to lead the committee addressing NIL and college athletics. Connor O'Gara of the OG Kickoff podcast joins Chuck to talk CFB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck reacts to the NCAA appealing in the Trinidad Chambliss case. Chuck and Heath discuss Brian Kelly saying he still wants to coach in the right place. Charlie Potter of Bama Online previews the start of Crimson Tide spring practice Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.