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College Football Live

570 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 469 ratings

Daily news from around the wide world of college football.

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Since the National Champ...

February 06, 2024 20:30 - 24 minutes

Host Matt Schick is joined by Sam Acho and Tom Luginbill to discuss coaching changes, Senior Bowl and more. Plus, Pete Thamel joins the show to discuss the SEC-BIG TEN advisory alliance, as well as possible coaching moves... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CFP Burning Questions

January 05, 2024 20:09 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho and Tom Luginbill as they set the three-day countdown for the National Championship between Michigan and Washington. How did they get here? What steps do both teams need to take in order to take home the trophy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wolverines are Sharpening Their Claws...

January 04, 2024 19:39 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Dusty Dvorchek, Jordan Reid, Marty Smith, and Kris Budden as they discuss Michigan and their preparations for the big game against Washington. Pete Thamel also joins with more news on the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natty Preview

January 03, 2024 19:58 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho, Dusty Dvoracek, and Kris Budden as they discuss the upcoming matchup between Washington and Michigan for the National Championship, and how each team can play to their own advantages. Also, Pete Thamel joins us as Ohio State is expecting a visit from Will Howard? Could the future of the Buckeyes be in the former Wildcat's hands? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Will Win... Some Will Lose....

January 02, 2024 20:11 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho and Jordan Reid, as they discuss the end of Bowl season, as we now have our CFP Championship matchup: 2 Washington vs 1 Michigan. We'll discuss the superb games that led to this matchup, and where 4 Alabama and 3 Texas fell short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Frenzy

December 22, 2023 21:08 - 25 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho & Jordan Reid as they address an ACC storm brewing in the Sunshine State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throwback Thursday

December 21, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs joined by Sam Acho & Dusty Dvoracek as they continue to talk about life inside & out of the transfer portal & debate if this might the best Texas squad we have all seen in years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Change is in the Air

December 19, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho, Jordan Reid, and Tom Van Haaren as they discuss the breaking quarterback news in college football, involving transfer announcements and players declaring for the NFL Draft. Then, we need to discuss the Famous Toastery Bowl involving an absolutely wild comeback from Western Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take Me Out To The Bowl Game

December 15, 2023 22:35 - 24 minutes

Host Victoria Arlen is joined by Sam Acho & Jordan Reid as they continue on the latest news in the transfer portal & get us pumped for exciting bowl matchups this upcoming weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who Got Next?

December 14, 2023 19:55 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho, Jordan Reid, and Pete Thamel as they continue to discuss familiar names in the transfer portal & take a look at some potentially great matchups, in the 2024-2025 college football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Into the Portal We Go

December 13, 2023 19:58 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho, Jordan Reid, and Pete Thamel as they discuss the new wave of announcements coming from players entering the transfer portal, committing to new schools, and/or declaring for the NFL Draft. Then, Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker discuss the top 5 HBCU teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QB's on the Move

December 12, 2023 19:51 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Tom Luginbill, Desmond Howard, Matt Miller, and Pete Thamel as they discuss the big player news in the College Football landscape. Notably, Drake Maye and Sam Hartman declaring for the NFL Draft, Riley Leonard transferring to Notre Dame, and Dillon Gabriel to Oregon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calm Before the Storm

December 06, 2023 20:01 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho, Jordan Reid, and Pete Thamel as they discuss the four finalists for the Heisman trophy, and who they think deserves to win. Plus, the rivalry of Army and Navy takes center stage on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Tickets Punched for NYC!

December 05, 2023 20:06 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Trevor Matitch, Desmond Howard, and Pete Thamel as they discuss the insanely eventful weekend of College Football. Where to begin?! To start, the CFP Rankings have been revealed by the committee, with Michigan at 1, Washington at 2, Texas at 3, and Alabama at 4. Who's been left out? Undefeated Florida State at 5, and Georgia at 6. Then, the four Heisman finalists have been revealed: Michael Penix Jr, Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels, and Marvin Harrison Jr. Who will take ...

Clash of the Titans: Georgia vs Bama

December 01, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes

Host Jen Lada is joined by Steve Coughlin, Desmond Howard, and Pete Thamel as they get ready for the exciting weekend, headlined by Georgia taking on Alabama in the SEC Championship. But first things first, Oregon takes on Washington tonight in a rematch from earlier this season, battling for the PAC 12 Championship. Finally, Tate Rodemaker is a gameday decision due to concussion protocol, leaving the fate of Florida State in the ACC Championship uncertain. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Championship Games Incoming...

November 30, 2023 20:09 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Tom Luginbill, and Sam Acho as they prepare for the Power Five championship games this weekend. The biggest matchup of Georgia and Alabama will be looked at in-depth, to determine whether or not history will repeat itself for both the Bulldogs and the Crimson Tide. Then, Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker join the show. Finally, Nebraska HC Matt Rhule gives his take on the transfer portal quarterbacks, as even more big names enter the conversation. Learn more about y...

Prepare For Chaos!

November 29, 2023 20:20 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho, Jordan Reid, Heather Dinich, and Pete Thamel as they discuss the new College Football rankings, and possible playoffs implications with the 2023 Allstate Playoff Predictor. Then, Arkansas hires former Razorback head coach Bobby Petrino as their new offensive coordinator. After that, we look at the notable quarterbacks entering the Transfer Portal. Finally, Perris Jones returns home after spinal injury vs Louisville. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

New Places, New Faces

November 29, 2023 17:31 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Tom Luginbill, Desmond Howard, and Pete Thamel as they discuss all the coaching news in college football. Also, we take a look at the possible playoff picture using the 2023 Allstate Playoff Predictor. Then, we welcome Ray Davis of Kentucky to the show for Talk To Me Tuesday. Finally, we look at all the quarterbacks now expected to enter the transfer portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Road To Recovery For Travis

November 21, 2023 20:23 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Tom Luginbill, Desmond Howard, Heather Dinich, and Pete Thamel as they discuss Jordan Travis' devastating injury on Saturday that will end his college career, leaving the Seminoles to finish out their incredible season without their star quarterback. Also, head coaching positions are open for Syracuse and Texas A&M. Lastly, Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer joins the show for our segment: "Talk To Me Tuesday"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Bulldogs Back On Top

November 15, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho, Jordan Reid, and Pete Thamel as they discuss the new CFP Rankings, with Georgia taking back the #1 spot from Ohio State. Then, they look at Texas and how Jonathan Brooks' season-ending injury will effect Texas' offense. After that, Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker discuss who they believe will win the MEAC. Finally, we look at Caleb Williams' incredible college career as it may soon be coming to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Coachella

November 14, 2023 19:59 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Tom Luginbill, Pete Thamel, and Desmond Howard as they talk about the recent vacancy of coaching positions, a new look at the Heisman race, & the new rankings for the week. What team really deserves the number 1 spot & what team still has some things left to prove prior to the post season? Who is the most deserving of the Heisman this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harbaugh's Judgment Day

November 10, 2023 22:40 - 24 minutes

Host Jen Lada is joined by Stanford Steve, Pete Thamel, and Desmond Howards live from the University of Georgia as they get ready for their matchup against Ole Miss. But before the weekend matchups can be discussed, it's judgement day for Michigan as the NCAA has announced their punishment in regards to the sign-stealing investigations that has been headlining the NCAAF for the past few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jury Is Out On Michigan

November 09, 2023 20:14 - 24 minutes

Host Matt Schick is joined by Sam Acho and Trevor Matich as they react to the breaking news regarding Michigan's punishment following the results of the sign-stealing investigation. Also, Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to give his take on the spread for weekend ahead. Finally, Dan Murphy joins the show to discuss the highly-anticipated matchups of the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playoff Predictor Time!

November 08, 2023 19:40 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho, Jordan Reid, and Pete Thamel as they discuss the timeline of the Michigan investigation, and how their time to respond to the Big 10 is running out. Also, Jordan recaps his QB Hotboard, looking at the best quarterbacks this College Football season. Finally, it's time to look at the Allstate Playoff Predictor and where the top teams stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the Crimson Tide!

November 03, 2023 20:59 - 24 minutes

Host Jen Lada is joined by Stanford Steve, Desmond Howard, and Pete Thamel, live from Alabama as they looked at all the exciting ranked matchups happening this weekend. Not only that, but the possible playoff implications that can come from these games, including the top 6 ranked teams in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Final Bedlam?

November 02, 2023 19:10 - 24 minutes

Host Victoria Arlen is joined by Sam Acho and Roddy Jones as they prepare for Week 10 of the 2023 CFB season. They are also joined by Adam Rittenberg with more information relating to the Michigan investigation. Bedlam could be coming to an end for now, so let's take a look at the best moments from the over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckeyes on Top?

November 01, 2023 19:12 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho and Dusty Dvoracek as they discuss the CFP Top 25 Rankings released last night by the committee, focusing primarily on the top 6 with Oregon at 6, Washington at 5, Florida State at 4, Michigan at 3, Georgia at 2, and Ohio State at 1. Then, Pete Thamel comes on with another update related to the Michigan sing-stealing investigation. Also, Joe Fortenbaugh gives his take on the playoff picture with his segment: "In The Know With Joe." Learn more about your...

Happy Halloween from CFB Live!

October 31, 2023 19:16 - 24 minutes

Happy Halloween! Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Tom Luginbill, Desmond Howard, and Heather Dinich as they prepare for the committee to release their official CFP Rankings. Pete Thamel also joins the show with exclusive information related to the Michigan investigation. Then, Jason Bean of Kansas joins the show after him and his team took down the undefeated Oklahoma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pig Farming in Utah

October 27, 2023 20:41 - 24 minutes

Host Jen Lada is joined by Desmond Howard, Stanford Steve, and Pete Thamel as they get prepared for the exciting weekend of football, live from Salt Lake City as Utah prepares to take on the Oregon Ducks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FCS Rankings Are Here!

October 26, 2023 19:07 - 24 minutes

Host Victoria Arlen is joined by Sam Acho and Roddy Jones as these unveil the FCS rankings. They also look at Andre Ware and Desmond Howard's Heisman picks from the Nissan Heisman Preview show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stealing Playcalling Signals?

October 25, 2023 19:03 - 24 minutes

Tom Luginbill, Matt Schick, and Sam Acho kickoffs the show discussing Michigan's update around their sign stealing allegations. Also, they provide us details on some of the biggest injuries around the nation. Lastly, Air Force QB Zach Larrier joins the show to recap Air Force's victory over Navy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State defeats Penn State ONCE AGAIN!

October 24, 2023 19:31 - 25 minutes

Greg McElroy, Matt Schick, and Desmond Howard kicks off the shows recapping Ohio State's big win against Penn State once again and an update on Michigan's latest reports about their investigation. Following that, they dive into some pretenders and contenders of the season with a few weeks remaining. To end the show, they discuss whether or not if Caleb Williams and USC can bounce back after back to back losses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live at Ohio State!

October 20, 2023 20:54 - 22 minutes

Host Jen Lada is joined by Desmond Howard, Stanford Steve, and Pete Thamel live from Ohio State as they get ready for their matchup against Penn State. Other matchups include a possible revenge game for Caleb Williams and USC against Utah, ANOTHER possible revenge game for Nick Saba and Alabama against Tennessee, and a great matchup between Duke and Florida State. Plus, Michigan investigation story continues to develop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playoff Matchup Preview?

October 19, 2023 18:58 - 24 minutes

Host Matt Schick is joined by Sam Acho, Jordan Reid, and Adam Rittenberg as they discuss the exciting weekend matchups: Tennessee at Alabama, Penn State at Ohio State, and Duke at Florida State. They are also joined by Joe Fortenbaugh, Paul Finebaum, and Andrea Adelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midseason Review Time!

October 18, 2023 18:58 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Tom Luginbill and Sam Acho for the Midseason Review. They each discuss their top 5 teams, standout freshman, and their overall thoughts on how the season has played out so far. Plus, Heather Dinich and Joe Fortenbaugh join the show for their insight on the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tough Weekend for the Ducks, Trojans, and Bulldogs

October 17, 2023 18:58 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Greg McElroy, Desmond Howard, and Pete Thamel as they discuss the exciting Week 7 of the 2023 College Football season, where Washington took down Oregon in a similar defeat to their 2022 matchup, Caleb Williams looked unrecognizable in his struggle against Notre Dame, and Georgia's offense takes a heavy hit with Brock Bowers suffering ankle injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Undefeated Matchup Live From Seattle!

October 13, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes

Jen Lada, Pete Thamel, Desmond Howard & Steve Coughlin kick off the show talking about the Top Ranked matchups this weekend and we have a Heisman update as the Trojans travel to South Bend. Will Travis Hunter gear up for Colorado's game against Stanford? Pete will tell us his status and others in his injury report. Plus, Steve gives his best bets of the week. Also, ACC Huddle and SEC Nation will preview the biggest games happening in their conferences. Can Miami shake off their upset last wee...

Ranked Games on the West Coast Pac-ked with Questions

October 12, 2023 19:01 - 24 minutes

Will Oregon get their revenge? When will Travis Hunter return to the field? Who will come out on top: Dante Moore or DJ U? Kelsey Riggs, Sam Acho and Jordan Reid take a deep dive into the storylines surrounding the Pac-12. Plus, Sam will break down what USC's defense needs to do to pull off a win at Notre Dame. Also, we'll answer questions regarding the Top 3 teams. Finally, the guys will tell you which players you should be keeping your eyes on. All this and more on todays episode of College...

Biggest Questions Surrounding Ranked Matchups

October 11, 2023 18:57 - 24 minutes

Is Notre Dame out of gas? What does USC's defense need to do to turn the corner? Can Miami right their wrongs from last week? Which Pacific Northwest team will remain undefeated? Kelsey Riggs, Tom Luginbill and Sam Acho answer all the questions surrounding the biggest ranked matchups happening this weekend. Plus, get In The Know With Joe to see which team he has covering the spread and which ranked teams he's avoiding at all costs this week. Finally, the guys will give their picks for undefea...

Heartbreak for the Hurricanes

October 10, 2023 19:33 - 24 minutes

Kelsey Riggs, Desmond Howard, Greg McElroy and Pete Thamel break down the heartbreaking seconds that ended Miami's undefeated streak. Plus, will TreVeyon Henderson and Emeka Ebuka be on the field when Ohio State takes on Purdue? Pete will tell you their updates in his injury report! Also, Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel joins the show for Talk To Me Tuesday! Hear all about his exciting Saturday after the Sooners upset the Longhorns. And, which team might need to make a change to their def...

CFB LIVE: Week 6 is FINALLY HERE!

October 06, 2023 21:21 - 24 minutes

Pete Thamel, Jen Lada , Steve Couglin, and Desmond Howard opens the show discussing one of the biggest rivalries in College Football, the Red River, OU vs Texas. Also, what is the status of some of the biggest injuries of the week? Later on in the show, they discuss what to expect from the BIG Ten and SEC games this weekend headlined by Maryland vs Ohio State and Kentucky vs UGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 6: Last Red River Rivalry

October 05, 2023 19:02 - 34 minutes

Victoria Arlen, Sam Acho, and Jordan Reid kickoff the show discussing the most popular storylines going into this weekend. Who will win the last Red River Rivalry matchup? Will UGA remain undefeated after facing Kentucky in a SEC East showdown? Is Ohio State on upset watch against undefeated Maryland? Stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Battle of The Undefeated

October 04, 2023 18:30 - 27 minutes

Kelsey RIggs, Sam Acho, and Tom Luginbill looks ahead into this weekend slate of games between the undefeated. Will we see Travis Hunter make his return this week? What are the biggest concerns for the teams in the top 5? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stock Up, Stock Down? Let's recap Week 5!

October 03, 2023 18:56 - 24 minutes

Kelsey Riggs, Desmond Howard, Pete Thamel, and Greg McElroy kickoffs the show recapping the games from this past weekend. Who's stock is rising and who's stock is falling? How about rank #1? Is UGA the most deserving of that spot after their close game against Auburn? Also, joining the show is Notre Dame's DL Howard Cross II. To end the episode, they discuss surprising undefeated teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday Night Showdown & The Irish Go Dancing in Durham

September 29, 2023 21:16 - 25 minutes

Jen Lada, Stanford Steve & Harry Lyles are live from Duke! Stick around for 'Lyle's List", Harry's list of his Top 5 quarterbacks. Plus, who will come out the mightier orange, Clemson or Syracuse? And, which SEC team might be on upset alert? Steve gives his best bets! Also, the crew previews the 4 ranked matchups that start tonight! Finally, is the SEC in trouble?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Week 5 Right Around the Corner, is Texas on Upset Alert?

September 28, 2023 18:51 - 24 minutes

Kelsey Riggs, Sam Acho and Trevor Matich dive into whether or not Notre Dame can bounce back in Durham. Plus, Utah takes on Oregon State tomorrow night. Will Cam Rising return to the field? Pete Thamel joins us to tell us the latest. Also, last time Kansas was in Austin, they pulled off the biggest upset in conference history. Can they repeat history? And, there's currently 6 undefeated teams in the ACC. How many will be left standing on Sunday? Find out on today's episode of College Football...

Top 5 Power Rankings and a Conference Full of Heisman Contenders

September 27, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes

Crazy to think we're a third of the way into the College Football season! Kelsey Riggs, Sam Acho and Tom Luginbill tell us their Top 5 teams based on what they've seen so far. Plus, Pete Thamel joins the show to give us an update on Texas A&M's quarterback situation. Also, Joe Fortenbaugh let's us know if he thinks Ohio State will make it to the Playoff after their win against Notre Dame. And, will the next Heisman winner come out of the Pac-12? Sam and Tom give us their thoughts! Learn more ...

Stunner in South Bend, Overtime in Death Valley, and Broken Dreams for the Buffaloes

September 26, 2023 19:02 - 24 minutes

Kelsey Riggs, Desmond Howard & Greg McElroy take a deep dive into the biggest games that happened on Saturday. How does Notre Dame get back on track to travel to Durham to play Duke after losing to Ohio State? Plus, the Cinderella story may be over for Colorado but is Oregon one of the most dominant teams in the Top 10? Also, did we witness the catch of the year on Saturday? And, it's Talk to Me Tuesday! Stick around to hear what impact player from Florida State joins the show after their ove...

Luck of the Irish?

September 22, 2023 21:30 - 24 minutes

Jen Lada, Desmond Howard, Pete Thamel, and Stanford Steve are live from Notre Dame as the fans anxiously await the the highly anticipated matchup between their Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes. That isn't all we have to look forward to, as numerous ranked matchups are set to take place tomorrow, making for what could be the best week of College Football yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it Saturday Yet?

September 21, 2023 19:09 - 24 minutes

Host Kelsey Riggs is joined by Sam Acho and Trevor Matich to discuss the most exciting matchups this weekend, from Coach Prime's Colorado taking on Oregon, to Nick Saban's Alabama taking on Ole Miss. Speaking of Alabama, it seems like Nick Saban's quarterback cake is finally finished baking! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices