College football is in full swing, and the weekend brings more twists across the gridiron. Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro break down the latest headlines — from Antonio Brown’s shocking arrest to Wisconsin’s decision to stick with Luke Fickell — before diving deep into three major storylines shaping November football.
🟥 Segment 1: Alabama’s Swagger Returns
Tuscaloosa News beat writer Colin Gay joins the show to talk about Alabama’s comeback from an early-season loss. Larry and Colin dissect Ty Simpson’s leadership, Kalen DeBoer’s fiery sideline style, and how the Tide’s rediscovered chip-on-the-shoulder swagger has them right back in the playoff hunt.
🟧 Segment 2: What’s Happening at Clemson?
Darien Carter of the Greenville News breaks down Clemson’s shocking tumble from top-five contender to mid-pack struggler. He and Tony discuss the offensive inconsistency, Dabo Swinney’s massive buyout, growing booster frustration, and whether 2026 will be a make-or-break year in Death Valley.
🟨 Segment 3: Danny Sheridan on the Coaching Carousel
Veteran college football analyst Danny Sheridan brings decades of perspective on one of the wildest mid-season firing sprees in memory. From the $170 million in buyouts to the growing power of wealthy boosters, Danny explains why “win now or else” is today’s coaching reality — and which names will be hottest this offseason.
🟩 Segment 4: Weekend Matchups to Watch
Larry and Tony look ahead to a full slate:
Alabama vs LSU — Can the Tide avoid a trap game?
BYU vs Texas Tech — Undefeated Cougars in the national spotlight
Iowa vs Oregon — Smashmouth vs speed in the Big Ten
Plus, which underdog could shake up the playoff picture
💥 Moment of Awe:
A feel-good story from Texas Tech: when barber Ivan Ortiz’s wife was paralyzed in a drunk-driving crash, BYU fans and players stepped up, raising over $150,000 to help the family — including a $25,000 donation from Crumbl Cookies’ CEO. A true display of humanity beyond the field.
Alabama’s mid-season transformation
Kalen DeBoer’s evolving leadership
Clemson’s coaching culture and recruiting shifts
Booster power and massive buyouts
Pat Fitzgerald’s return to coaching
NIL, transfer portal chaos, and job pressure
BYU’s rise and redemption story
Upcoming playoff implications
