Florida Focus: A College Football Podcast
148 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe are a lifetime FSU Seminole fan (Brandon) and lifetime Florida Gator fan (Chris) putting aside our differences as rivals to bring you the fantastic world of College Football throughout the Sunshine State.
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Episodes
Episode #148 - The 2023 Transfer Portal Update
December 06, 2023 05:43 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBAll things you need to know about transfers and recruiting.
Episode #147 - FSU wins the ACC in a dominant defensive, is denied The Playoff
December 06, 2023 05:29 - 1 hour - 61 MBFSU wins the ACC in a dominant defensive, is denied The Playoff
Episode #146-FSU trumps over UF in the Swamp, UCF and Miami go to bowls
November 29, 2023 04:44 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBBrandon is thrilled to talk about the 24-15 win, but Chris and Jarad look to the offseason after FSU finishes perfect on the regular season. UCF gets to 6-6 and gets another coach fired.
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November 22, 2023 07:43 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBEpisode #144-UF falls, FSU beats a rival, and UCF dominates at home
November 17, 2023 04:32 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBBrooke joins Jarad and Brandon to discuss UCF in depth. UF falls, FSU beats a rival, and UCF dominates at home. What happens in week 12?
Episode #143-UF falls at home, FSU locks in ACC Title Berth, UCF gets first BIGXII win
November 08, 2023 03:43 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBUF falls at home, FSU locks in ACC Title Berth, UCF gets first BIGXII win
Episode #142-FSU win streak goes to 13, UF falls to #1
November 02, 2023 01:58 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBFSU win streak goes to 13, UF falls to #1
Episode #141 - FSU comes back to beat a good Duke team, UCF nearly wins at OU
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBWe all agree that UCF played their best game of the year, but come up just short. FSU trails Duke for 3 quarters, but wins at home against a ranked Blue Devil squad. Miami beats Clemson in 2OT. Bold predictions for FSU and UCF - do both win out?
Episode #140 - UF bests So Car on the road, FSU cruises at home
October 16, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe #Gators get a road win under Napier, Mertz helps. FSU isn't perfect, but handles 'Cuse at home. #Canes fall again. Looking ahead - how will FSU do at home against a good Duke team? Does #UCF play well against the Sooners?
Episode #139 - UF and FSU win easily, Miami has the worst loss in ACC History
October 11, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBChris, Jarad, and Brandon show how the Gators did well at home and spring into an unknown at South Carolina. FSU wins comfortably and is favored to do so again at Cuse. Miami loses a game where they had a lead with 35 seconds left and should have just taken a knee!
Episode #138 - UF disappoints and UCF loses a stunner
October 03, 2023 03:56 - 59 minutes - 55 MBKentucky beat UF for the 3rd straight time, and the Gators can't sustain success. UCF loses after leading by 25 in the 3rd quarter. We look ahead to FSU playing VA tech, and UF returning home to face Vandy.
Episode #137 - Gators underwhelm, FSU gets a monkey off their back
September 27, 2023 04:10 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBUF beats Charlotte but doesn't impress. FSU finally beats Clemson for the first time since 2014, and is already in the driver's seat to go to the ACC Championship game.
Episode 136 - Gators upset Tenn, FSU sneaks out a W
September 19, 2023 03:39 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBUF beats Tennessee at home, putting them away early. FSU only wins by two by does get their first conference win.
Episode #134 - Gators, Noles Win Easily
September 13, 2023 03:13 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBNot much to learn from the Gators or 'Notes the week, but Miami made a statement. UCF wins at Boise in dramatic style.
Episode #133 - A Look Back on UF's loss and FSU's big win
September 06, 2023 03:58 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBChris, Jarad, and Brandon look at the Gator loss at Utah, and how to rebound. The 'Noles win impressively in Orlando against LSU. The preview for Week 2 and how each school should win, but Miami and UCF may not.
Episode #132 - 2023 Week One Predictions for FSU and UF
August 29, 2023 05:07 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBHow do Chris and Jarad feel UF does at Utah? Will Brandon pick FSU or LSU in Orlando? UCF and Miami should win. #UF #UCF #FSU
Episode #131 - 2023 Season Predictions for UF, FSU, UCF, and Miami
August 29, 2023 04:53 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBChris, Jarad, and Brandon lay out their predictions for 2023. One of the FSU games in October will surprise you. #UF #FSU #UCF
Episode #129 - Miami Hurricanes and UCF Knights 2022 Recap and 2023 Preview
August 10, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBChris, Jarad, and Brandon look back on last season, and give a details preview of how the Hurricanes and Knights will look in 2023.
Episode #130 - Realignment Talk
August 10, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBChris, Jarad, and Brandon discuss what the ACC, SEC, and BigXII will look in the coming season. FSU won't be long for the ACC, and the SEC gets a shakeup with OU and Texas. Colorado comes back to the BIGXII.
Episode #128 - 2022 Recap and 2023 Look Ahead for the FSU Seminoles and the UF Gators
August 03, 2023 22:50 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBChris, Jarad, and Brandon look back on last season, and give a details preview of how the Gators and Seminoles will look in 2023.
What is to come for the 2023 CFB season in Florida
August 03, 2023 15:55 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBChris, Brandon, and Jarad return soon to go through the 2022 season, and preview 2023. So many questions will be answered soon. Stay subscribed.
2022 Podcast Update
September 01, 2022 01:47 - 1 minute - 599 KBThanks for your support over the years. Chris and I have decided on a 2022 season hiatus from the show. Kindly enjoy our archives of evergreen shows, and reach out to us on all of our platforms. www.floridafocuspodcast.com
Episode #125 - The Gators win at home vs FSU to go bowling
December 07, 2021 22:36 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWe were all surprised the Gators came to play, and won! The Knights get a goal-line stand to hang on against USF. Miami goes bowling
Episode #124 - Billy Napier is hired as UF's Head Coach
November 30, 2021 03:46 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBChris and Brandon react to the new Gator hiring of ULL's Billy Napier.
Episode #123 - UF loses to Mizzou, FSU beats BC and we look ahead to UF/FSU
November 24, 2021 04:29 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBChris gets his sport wrong and puts a realistic spin on the Gators. Brandon gives a live look into the BC game, and what he thinks happens in the Swamp Saturday.
Episode #122 - Dan Mullen is out as Head Coach of UF
November 22, 2021 04:24 - 21 minutes - 20 MBChris and Brandon react to the news that Dan Mullen is fired by the Florida Gators.
Episode # 121 - UF gets a scare and The Noles top the Canes with some drama
November 19, 2021 05:21 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBChris and Brandon give their takes on UF in a high scoring win over Samford, FSU pulling out a thrilling and gutsy win at home versus Miami. Who will finish their season in a bowl game?
Episode #120 - Gators and Noles both get embarrassed
November 11, 2021 04:24 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBCan we just move on?
Episode #119 - UF and FSU both suffer setbacks
November 03, 2021 03:51 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBGators fall big to UGA, and FSU hangs tight but loses to Clemson. What will this mean for November?
Episode # 118 - UF is off and FSU rolls a bad UMASS squad
October 28, 2021 03:25 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThe Gators rest before their matchup against #1 UGA. FSU handles business and looks ahead to Clemson.
Episode # 117 - An FSU bye and Tears in the Gators' Eyes
October 22, 2021 01:15 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBGators fall again, this time on the road to the LSU Tigers who announced their head coach is out. Plus FSU is a 5 TD favorite?!
Episode #116 - UF and FSU both win in dominant fashion
October 14, 2021 03:18 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBUF shuts out Vanderbilt and FSU pulls the upset at UNC. What does the bye week/trip to Baton Rouge hold?
Episode #115 - UF is stunned at KY and FSU notches their first win
October 07, 2021 23:04 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBChris isn't all that surprised the Gators lost, but they must recover quickly. FSU gets in the win column finally.
Episode #114 - Gators win at home and FSU falls to 0-4
September 29, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBUF moves to 3-1, and for the first time since 1974, FSU is 0-4 but shows fight.
Episode #113 - FSU falls to 0-3 and UF competes against #1
September 23, 2021 04:06 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBChris and Brandon lament loses, but what does each lose mean for the future?
Episode 112 - Oh man, FSU has some questions to answer
September 14, 2021 23:07 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBUF wins against USF, but FSU steals the headlines with a terrible loss to Jax State. Where do the Noles go from here?
Episode #111 - Week 1 ends with a Gator victory and Seminole OT loss
September 08, 2021 02:11 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBChris and Brandon run through the first week's results. Both teams had 2 QBs that performed well, and setup for an interesting roster mixup. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast
Episode #110 - Week One Preview for 2021-We made it!
September 01, 2021 02:37 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBChris and Brandon give insight to the matchups to start the 2021 CFB Season. Who do you think wins? www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast www.floridafocuspodcast.com
Episode #109 - Our full-length 2021 Season Preview for UF and FSU
August 31, 2021 04:24 - 1 hour - 98 MBChris and Brandon work through their thoughts on every single matchup this regular season. Man what a ride it will be. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast
Episode #108 - The 2021 CFB Off-Season Recap
August 26, 2021 04:33 - 35 minutes - 33 MBLet's discuss COVID's impact on the upcoming 2021 College Football season, Name/Image/Likeness, Conference Realignment, and Spring/Fall updates. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast.com
Episode #107 - Gator and Seminole Jeopardy!
August 26, 2021 01:14 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBThe 2021 season is almost here, so Chris and Brandon test each other (again) with questions about their own schools. How well did you do? www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast
Episode #106 - Phil Steele joins us to preview the 2021 Season
August 17, 2021 18:36 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThank you Phil Steele for coming on to preview 2021 for the Gators, Seminoles, Canes, Panthers, Bulls, Knights, and Owls. Be sure to visit www.philsteele.com to get your 356 page College Football Preview magazine to reference all season long.
Episode #105-Bobby Bowden passes away at age 91
August 09, 2021 03:44 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBChris and Brandon's reaction to the death of coach Bobby Bowden, the man who built Faith, Family, and Football.
Episode #104 - Third Annual Florida Focus Awards
March 31, 2021 01:14 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBChris and Brandon bust out the Red Carpet and Bowties! Listen as we give out the following in Florida: Offensive POY Defensive POY Special Team POY Game of the Year Fresh Face Award
Episode #103 - Early Signing Day Recap, class of 2021
December 22, 2020 06:02 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBEverything you need to know from ESD for the #Gators, #Canes, #UCF Knights, #FSU Seminoles, #FIU Panthers, #FAU Owls, and #USF Bulls. www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast
Episode #102 - Gators finishes 2nd in the SEC, Four teams in the state make a bowl
December 22, 2020 05:32 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe Gators impress in Atlanta. UCF/BYU square off, as well as Miami/OK State, FAU/Memphis, and UF/OU. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast
Episode #101 - UF gets upset in the fog and FSU gets a needed win
December 17, 2020 04:59 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThe Gators lose a weird game in the Swamp and FSU clicks on all cylinders. The Canes defense is historically bad. UCF will play BYU in the Boca Bowl. www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast www.floridafocuspodcast.com
Episode #100 - UF continues their Tennessee dominance, and FSU finally has a pending game
December 10, 2020 04:31 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBChris and Brandon discuss how UF clinched the SEC east, and how FSU prepares for Duke. UF has a failing LSU team coming to the Swamp. UCF accepts the Boca Raton Bowl. Contact us: www.floridafocuspodcast.com Support us: www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast
Episode #99 - FSU is off again and UF rolls a divisional foe
December 02, 2020 22:11 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBNo Seminole game for the 2nd straight week, but the season will continue after all. The Gators handle business, but how is it viewed in the lens of the Alabama matchup? Chris and Brandon discuss. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast
Episode #98- UF wins on the road and FSU gets an unexpected bye
November 26, 2020 04:07 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBChris and Brandon discuss the Gator's victory over Vandy, and how it SEEMS worse than it really is. FSU/Clemson is canceled last minute and Dabo is upset. UCF almost upsets Cincy. www.floridafocuspodcast.com www.patreon.com/floridafocuspodcast