VSiN College Football Betting Podcast

The offseason grind rolls on as host Tim Murray welcomes ESPN’s Bill Connelly—creator of the influential SP+ rating system—for a deep dive into the analytics shaping the 2026 college football season. From returning production trends in a transfer portal era to early SP+ rankings, this episode breaks down how bettors can gain an edge before kickoff. The conversation explores Notre Dame’s surprising lead in returning production, how to properly weigh roster continuity, and which teams may be over- or undervalued in early futures markets. Plus, Bill shares insights on the biggest transfer portal winners, potential regression candidates, and how luck metrics and close-game results could signal breakout teams this fall. If you're betting win totals, futures, or just want a sharper analytical perspective on college football, this episode is packed with actionable intel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The countdown to college football is ON, and we’re diving headfirst into one of the most profitable betting markets in sports—season win totals. Host Tim Murray is joined by Action Network’s Joshua Nunn to break down early lines from major sportsbooks and uncover value before the market moves. From powerhouse programs like Penn State to rising teams like Vanderbilt and tricky ACC squads like Wake Forest, this episode is packed with sharp insights and actionable bets. We also explore: Why win totals are Joshua Nunn’s favorite betting market Key roster turnover and transfer portal impacts Strength of schedule and situational angles Why fading hype teams early can pay off big Deep dives into Cincinnati, Wake Forest, and Vanderbilt A unique look at Texas Tech and Notre Dame’s sky-high win totals Strategy talk: how to value a half-win and find middle opportunities If you’re serious about getting ahead of the college football betting market, this is a must-listen episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With 173 days until Week 0, Tim Murray welcomes college football insider Ari Wasserman from On3 to break down the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 season. The conversation dives into Wasserman’s Top 10 college football quarterbacks list, including where Notre Dame's CJ Carr ranks and why this upcoming season could be the deepest QB year in recent memory. The guys discuss the massive number of Heisman contenders, long-shot betting opportunities, and why players like John Mateer and LaNorris Sellers could still shake up the race. They also analyze major transfer quarterback fits, including: Josh Hoover to the Indiana Hoosiers Sam Leavitt to the LSU Tigers Rocco Becht at Penn State Nittany Lions Plus, the guys debate how the transfer portal and NIL era have completely changed college football betting edges. Later, Wasserman shares his most anticipated games of the 2026 season, including a blockbuster showdown between LSU Tigers football and Ole Miss Rebels football, and a potential playoff-impact matchup between Notre Dame Fighting Irish football and Miami Hurricanes football. To close the show, Ari reveals the team he’s “intoxicated by” heading into the season and why he believes Texas Longhorns football — led by Arch Manning — could be his early national championship pick. If you love college football futures, Heisman betting, and offseason storylines, this episode is packed with insight for the months ahead Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Murray opens up the podcast discussing the loaded class of quarterbacks in college football this upcoming season. Is there going to be value in the Heisman Trophy market? Just to name a few... Texas Arch Manning, Oregon Dante Moore, Notre Dame CJ Carr, Ohio State Julian Sayin, Georgia Gunnar Stockton, Ole Miss Trinidad Chambliss... Plus, Indiana added TCU transfer Josh Hoover, Miami added Duke transfer Darian Menshah, Texas Tech added Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby... Lastly, with the passing of legendary coach Lou Holtz this week, Tim welcomed Notre Dame beat reporter Pete Sampson to the podcast. Coach Holtz led the Irish to their last national championship in 1988... will this year's squad win Notre Dame's first title in almost four decades? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.