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College Football FocusCollege Football Playoffs PicksIt is FINALLY game week! Yes, we have college football this weekend, and that means it is time to make some predictions. In today's episode we unveil our selections for the College Football Playoffs and go game by game until we get a champion. A lot of teams have a legitimate shot to hoist the hardware, including Penn State, Clemson, Georgia, Texas and defending national champion Ohio State. Follow along with us as we run through the CFP game by game until we crown a champion.
2025-08-1812 min
College Football FocusIssues With The AP Top 25In today's lively debate, Mark and I discuss the Associated Press preseason Top 25 rankings. We talk about the teams we think might be too low, too high, and whether there should even be preseason rankings.We also touch on Jimbo Fisher and Jon Gruden, who have both said recently that they want to get back into coaching. Which programs would fit them best, and what sort of gamble would either one be?Finally, we talk about our favorite -- also known as the best -- college football films ever made. There may be a couple...
2025-08-1353 min
College Football FocusWorst Case ScenariosIn this episode of the CFB Focus Podcast, we dive into some Worst Case Scenarios for the nation's top 10 teams. A few have them on offense, a couple on defense, and others still an overall concern about the program. We examine issues at Clemson, Penn State, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas and the rest of the top 10 teams in our preseason rankings.This one is certain to spur a lot of debate, so give it a listen!
2025-08-1115 min
Gridiron Uncensored PodcastOhio State 2025 Season Preview W/ Special Guest Mike WachsmanITS TIME!! We get into the 2024 National Champs W/ Special Guest Mike Wachsman of College Football Focus! Can the Buckeyes reload after loosing some great players and challenge for another national title? We discuss that and much more!#ohiostate #ohiostatefootball #fypyoutube #2025 #collegefootball #sportspodcast #bigten #collegesports #football #countdowntocollegefootball
2025-08-0959 min
College Football FocusWho Can Be This Year's Arizona State?Last season Arizona State shocked the college football world by going from worst to first in the Big 12 and making the College Football Playoffs. Will there be the same kind of out-of-nowhere success story in 2025? We take a look at all four Power conferences and make a choice on the teams most likely to replicate the Sun Devils feat.
2025-08-0811 min
College Football FocusCFB Focus With Phil SteeleWe are joined today by Phil Steele, one of the most respected and knowledgeable college football analysts in the business. His preview magazine, which began in 1995, has been deemed one of the most accurate in America over the past 30 years, and is a must have for any serious college fan.We talked about:A day in the life at Phil SteeleConference whiparound, delving into which teams are in the best shape to contend for their league titleWhich Group of Five teams can make some noiseThe expansion of the College Football Playoff and a general thought on 2025
2025-08-0729 min
College Football FocusCollege Football Focus SmorgasbordWe are back, with a couple of changes -- most notably that I am joined by cohost Mark Podolski, sports editor of The News-Herald and Morning Journal in suburban Cleveland.We touch on a variety of subjects today, including:The infighting between the SEC and Big Ten on the proposed format of the next College Football Playoff ExpansionWho is the face of college football in 2025? Is it Texas' Arch Manning? Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith? Is there a coach who can fill the void left by the departure of Nick Saban?Week 1 has a couple of tasty...
2025-08-0654 min
Zone 1150 - TexAgs LiveTexAgs Live - July 24, 2025 (Hour 2)It's hour number two of TexAgs Live! Mike Wachsman joins the show to discuss conference drama and to share his expectations for Texas A&M this football season. Then, Aaron Torres calls in to talk about schedule strength.
2025-07-2443 min
Zone 1150 - InterviewsMike Wachsman - TexAgs Live, July 24, 2025Mike Wachsman joins the show to discuss conference drama and to share his expectations for Texas A&M this football season.
2025-07-2421 min
College Football FocusConference USA Preview with Gridiron UncensoredWe finish up our 2025 conference previews with a look at Conference USA. We were joined by Brenden from Gridiron Uncensored, and we talked about the new coaches in the league as well as the two new teams that have come aboard. We wonder who might challenge league favorite Liberty for the conference title, and played a little True/False.
2025-07-1644 min
College Football FocusSun Belt Preview with Group Of Five GuysI was joined by Matt Sprouse of Group Of Five Guys, and we dove head first into what promises to be a wide-open, competitive Sun Belt Conference football race. We touched on every team, played True/False and gave our selections for the league title game.
2025-07-101h 04
College Football FocusMountain West Preview with Garage Gameday SportsI was joined by Louie from Garage Gameday Sports to break down the Mountain West football race for the upcoming 2025 season. We talked about the chances of Boise State repeating, San Jose State upsetting the apple cart and the splash Dan Mullen has made at UNLV, along with much more.
2025-07-0744 min
College Football FocusWide Open Race In The AACI was joined by Mitch and Trey from Three Tech Pod, and the three of broke down what promises to be a wide-open race in the American Athletic Conference. As many as six teams could vie for a spot in the league championship game, and we talk about all of that and more, including a breakdown of every team as well as our picks for the AAC title game.
2025-06-301h 10
College Football FocusMAC Preview with Alex ScheerI am joined in this episode by Alex Scheer of The MAC Sports Connection, and we dive into all things pertaining to Mid-American Conference football for the 2025 season. We hit on each team's storylines, play the always-popular True/False and make our predictions for the MAC Championship Game.
2025-06-271h 02
College Football FocusBig 12 Preview with Updog Sports TalkI am joined by Justin and Matt from Updog Sports Talk, and we talk all things Big 12 football. We talk storylines, go team-by-team and give expectations, play True/False and give our predictions for the title game and College Football Playoff
2025-06-251h 05
College Football FocusSEC Preview with Jake CrainWe are joined today by Jake Crain from Crain & Company, and we break down all things SEC -- top storylines for the league and for each team, as well as making picks for the SEC Championship game and the College Football Playoff.
2025-06-2046 min
College Football FocusBig Ten Preview with Walk On RedshirtsI am joined today by Jake from Walk On Redshirts, and we take an in-depth look at the 2025 Big Ten race. Can Ohio State continue its momentum from the national title? Can Oregon repeat as league champion? Is this the year Penn State makes a huge run? These questions and more will be answered in today's episode.
2025-06-181h 09
College Football FocusACC Preview With Tyler Nohe of Always Talkin' BallWe preview the Atlantic Coast Conference race for the 2025 season, diving into each team and their storylines. We also play True/False and give our thoughts on which teams will make the league championship and have a great shot at making the College Football Playoff
2025-06-161h 03
Riverfront U NetworkCollege Football Preview - Mike Wachsman, College Football FocusAs a special drop on the Riverfront U feed, Seth Shaner is joined by College Football Focus analyst Mike Wachsman to talk about the upcoming college football season.All the local teams are discussed from Cincinnati, Miami, Kentucky and Louisville as well as Notre Dame and Ohio State.The College Football Focus 2024 Season Preview is available to purchase in digital form at cfbpod.com.You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and s...
2024-07-011h 05