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Fighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredJustin Tuck Interview, Notre Dame and New York Giants GreatFormer Notre Dame great Justin Tuck joins Nick Shepkowski to discuss Fighting Irish football halfway through the 2023 season. Why did he choose Notre Dame when he grew up in the heart of SEC Country? What are his thoughts on Marcus Freeman a year-and-a-half into his tenure? And should he have won at least one Super Bowl MVP instead of Eli Manning? That and plenty more with one of Notre Dame's all-time best pass rushers.
2023-10-1512 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredS1 - E4: Real-life 'Rudy' Ruettiger InterviewNeed a bit of inspiration?  What better way than to hear from the man who one of the all-time greatest sports movies was made about?  Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger joins Nick Shepkowski in this episode of Fighting Irish Wired and gives you a bit of inspiration and motivation before sharing some of his stories from his time at Notre Dame. The conversation starts with Rudy discussing the movie but also the mentality it took to get him to accomplish his dream, a mentality anyone can apply to their lives.  Hear 'Rudy' discuss: Creating a positive mindset and sel...
2023-02-1532 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredS1 - E3: Defending Tommy ReesNick Shepkowski and Jeff Feyerer break down why Notre Dame's offense has more than just a chance to be really special in 2023.  The addition of Sam Hartman coupled with an elite offensive line and great backfield should make for a very happy Tommy Rees this fall.  Nick and Jeff discuss the highs and lows of Rees as offensive coordinator and why he's got to be one of the most excited assistant coaches in all of college football headed into next year.
2023-01-1929 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredS1 - E2: Sam Hartman ExcitementNotre Dame has landed perhaps the biggest name in the transfer portal this off-season.  What does the addition of Sam Hartman mean for Notre Dame in 2023?  What does his skill-set help improve most on the Irish?  And what does it mean for Tyler Buchner and the rest of a steadily improving quarterback room in the months and years to come? Nick Shepkowski and Jeff Feyerer can't help but get excited, OK really excited, about what's in store for Notre Dame's offense in 2023.
2023-01-1923 minA Notre Dame Podcast to be Named
A Notre Dame Podcast to be NamedEp. 9: 2022 Recruiting, Marcus Freeman praise, and surprisesNick and Nathan are back to discuss the latest happenings in Notre Dame football recruiting as some key cogs in the 2022 cycle have given their verbal commitments in recent weeks. What did Notre Dame get in a few of the commitments and where are they at quarterback-wise in the years to come compared to the truly elites? The guys also get into a conversation about Marcus Freeman's instant impact and how grand of a job he's done at Notre Dame despite not yet calling a defense there.  Could he be a one-and-done and if...
2021-03-2045 minA Notre Dame Podcast to be Named
A Notre Dame Podcast to be NamedEp. 7: Notre Dame 2021 Recruiting Class SummaryNick Shepkowski and Nathan Erbach are back to recap Notre Dame's 2021 recruiting class as the book on it officially closed with the second signing period opening Wednesday. What does the late signing of Logan Diggs mean and how might the Notre Dame running back room look now in 2021? When can star-quarterback Tyler Buchner possibly start? What is the biggest strength of this class? And which prospect isn't getting enough love? Nick and Nate discuss it all in this episode of the Notre Dame Podcast to be Named. --- ...
2021-02-0524 minA Notre Dame Podcast to be Named
A Notre Dame Podcast to be NamedEp. 6: ACC Championship Recap - Now what after Notre Dame embarrassed?Notre Dame does it again: the Irish get to a huge stage and get blown out by an elite foe. Nick Shepkowski and Nathan Erbach are back again to talk about early moments of the Irish shooting themselves in the foot and the buildup to the eventual blowout at the hands of Clemson. Is there even a point of wanting in the College Football Playoff after this?   The guys discuss that, the Ohio State problem in the CFP and if Notre Dame ultimately gets in or not. It's all brought up and...
2020-12-2052 minIrish On Tap
Irish On TapSeason 2 Episode 28: Nick ShepkowskiOn this Episode of Irish On Tap the crew was joined by Nick Shepkowski of 670 the score an USA Today's Fighting Irish Wire! - Nick's Journey in sport media - How Nick became an ND Fan - Nick's thoughts on the 2020 season - We Want Bama Don't forget to check out our friends over at MANSCAPED, use promo code on tap to receive 20% off your order + Free Shipping! Social @Bdon300 @OnTapIrish
2020-12-1141 minA Notre Dame Podcast to be Named
A Notre Dame Podcast to be NamedEp 5: Notre Dame-Syracuse (brief) preview, Ian Book praise, All-ACC potential & recruiting bump for IrishNotre Dame looks to finish the regular season 10-0 as they welcome Syracuse to town on Saturday. Nick Shepkowski and Nathan Erbach are back to briefly preview that game before getting into a discussion on this Notre Dame team compared to some of the other good Notre Dame teams of recent memory.  Is this one the deepest? Nick and Nate also discuss Ian Book's legacy while offering some comparisons to the kind of quarterback he is. Also discussed are what Notre Dame players might make the ACC's All First-Team and how the...
2020-12-0527 minA Notre Dame Podcast to be Named
A Notre Dame Podcast to be NamedEp. 4 - Recapping Notre Dame's upset of ClemsonNotre Dame knocked off the number one ranked team in the nation on Saturday in the Clemson Tigers. Nick Shepkowski and Nathan Erbach break down the game and all the things that went right for the Irish as well as some of what didn't go so well despite the victory. How does this game change Ian Book's legacy at Notre Dame? Would Clemson have won had Trevor Lawrence played? How much has Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's draft stock sky-rocketed? Kyle Hamilton's quiet but stellar performance on Saturday... And so...
2020-11-111h 03A Notre Dame Podcast to be Named
A Notre Dame Podcast to be NamedEp. 3 - Previewing Notre Dame vs. ClemsonNick Shepkowski and Nathan Erbach are here for you as they preview Saturday's showdown between No. 1 Clemson and No. 4 Notre Dame. Can Notre Dame upset the Tigers and aside from Trevor Lawrence, how significant are a few of the injuries to Clemson's defense for this game? What does Ian Book have to do to guide the Irish to victory and how much can you expect from Notre Dame's running game in this one? Also, when both are fully healthy does Notre Dame have the better defense than Clemson? All of that...
2020-11-0736 minA Notre Dame Podcast to be Named
A Notre Dame Podcast to be NamedEp. 2 - Notre Dame beats Florida State - Instant ReactionAfter No. 5 Notre Dame beat Florida State 42-26 on Saturday night, Nick Shepkowski and Nathan Erbach took to a late night Zoom call to discuss the Irish victory.  In this episode you'll hear discussed: A Rusty Start for the Irish An emerging superstar in the backfield? A dominating offensive line A fine night for Ian Book Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah bringing the heat Gameball Awards  And everything else you might need after Notre Dame moves to 3-0! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...
2020-10-1130 minA Notre Dame Podcast to be Named
A Notre Dame Podcast to be NamedEp. 1: Recapping 27-13 win over DukeNotre Dame was a winner in their season opener against Duke. Nick Shepkowski recaps what went right, wrong and everything in between in the debut episode of The Notre Dame Podcast to be Named. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-09-1529 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp. 14 - 6.18.2020: Talking Texas Longhorns with Patrick Conn of Longhorns WireThe eyes of Texas are upon us on the Thursday night of this recording. Texas enters year four under Tom Herman with some big-time expectations, just like they normally are for the Longhorns.  In this episode you'll hear Nick Shepkowski's interview with Patrick Conn of Longhorns Wire as they cover: Coronavirus wiping out the Texas locker room What went wrong for the Longhorns in 2019 and how does that get fixed in 2020? Joseph Ossai's coming out party last year and how sky-high his potential is for this year and what the defense h...
2020-06-1920 minChalk Line Talk
Chalk Line TalkEpisode 5- Long Gone Summer, Labor Negotiations, Nick Shepkowski, Josh NelsonWe discuss the ESPN documentary "Long Gone Summer", talk with guests Nick Shepkowski (670 The Score) and Josh Nelson (Sox Machine Podcast/National College Baseball Writers Association), and do our favorite segments, Start Bench Cut and MUP. We also continue to discuss labor negotiations between owners and players and where baseball is headed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/CLTpod/support
2020-06-171h 38Fighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp. 13 - 6.4.20: Remembering Johnny Majors, Talking Tennessee with Dan Harralson of Vols WireJohnny Majors was a legend in the world of college football, specifically at the University of Tennessee where he starred as a tailback before eventually returning as the Vols head coach and leading them to three SEC Championships.  Dan Harralson runs the VolsWire and was kind enough to join me to remember Majors and talk a bit about how close Jeremy Pruitt and this Vols squad are to turning the corner and becoming a big-time player on the national stage again. Dan shares memories of Majors before we get into a conversation about the Vols turnaround from 1-4 to 8-5 l...
2020-06-0425 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp. 12 - 6.2.20: Justyn Ross Out for Year - Clemson Impact, Notre Dame/Navy Opener Moved.Huge news in college football as star wise receiver Justyn Ross of Clemson will miss 2020. What does it mean for him and Clemson this year and in the future? Notre Dame and Navy’s season opener has had a venue change and date change. And in this time it’s important that we take time to listen to some things we may not be comfortable hearing. Subscribe, rate and review it now!
2020-06-0210 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp. 11 - 5.29.20: Harbaugh Speaks Silliness Again, Miami/Ohio St TBT & Transfer News at ND, UGA, USCEpisode 11 is live on this Friday. Enjoy it as you head into your weekend. Jim Harbaugh says something really stupid, does he actually believe his own non-sense? ESPN’s TBT featured a classic last night - was it a good or bad PI call on Miami in 2002? And Georgia and Notre Dame each land prized transfers. Hear how the recruiting gameplan appears to be changing in South Bend.
2020-05-2913 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp. 10 - 5.28.2020: Dead Period Extended, Iowa St Plan & Big Ten Icon DisappearsGood morning and happy Thursday!  Episode ten is up and we discuss the dead period for recruiting being extended - will it cross over to fall now? Iowa State has released their ticket plan for football in 2020 - will that be the norm in college football?  And a Big Ten icon has disappeared - we share what is gone.  All of that on this episode of the College Football Morning Announcements! If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe, rate and please share with any college foo...
2020-05-2808 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp. 9 - NCAA June 1 Ruling, Ohio State AD on Crowds, CFB Corona Hotbed and Harbaugh makes us laughThe NCAA opened up college campuses for student athletes to workout in starting June 1. Well, some student athletes. We explain to start. Ohio State AD Gene Smith wins the most optimistic award for Wednesday, we share why. Scary/sad story for a recent big time Oregon recruit, Alabama going through the other stadium extreme than Ohio State right now and Jim Harbaugh always has something to say as we share his latest.
2020-05-2119 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp. 8 - Notre Dame to Reopen, No. 1 ILB Commits, Issues for SEC Dynasty & Teams Under Pressure in 20Huge news in the college world as the University of Notre Dame is set to reopen in August. What does it mean for sports and football? An SEC dynasty comes crumbling down after an entire coaching staff gets fired. Nations top ILB picks Clemson - what does that mean? And which teams enter 2020 under the most pressure to perform? All gets discussed in the eighth episode of the College Football Morning Announcements. Please subscribe and share if you haven’t already!
2020-05-2020 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp. 7 -5.14.20: FSU/Miami ‘02 Praise, Missing NCAA Video Game, Recruiting Dead Period ContinuesI spent a good chunk of my Thursday night watching a classic on ESPN, Miami and Florida State in 2002. God bless Ken Dorsey but how do you watch Miami weekly and vote Dorsey above McGahee for the Heisman? I discuss. Memory lane got me missing the NCAA Football video game so that gets a mention. Pac 12 about to be left even further in the dust? It’s discussed before we go over few recruiting notes over the last couple of days. Thanks for listening as always and thanks for sharing/rating and reviewing.
2020-05-1513 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp 6 - Does the Pac 12 Play Football in '20? MACtion News Already, and Maurice Clarett’s BouncebackWill the Pac 12 be playing football in 2020 or will they be waiting until spring? That gets discussed as news comes out late Tuesday night in regards to it. The MAC did something cool for non-football sports that deserves praise and Maurice Clarrett is back in the news and this time for good reason. Check it out and share it with fellow-college football fans if you don’t mind!
2020-05-1310 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp 5 - Pac 12’s Proposal for 2020, Massive Recruit Picks Purple and Notre Dame Gets a Grad-TransferWelcome back to the work week and to a day closer to college football - whenever that may be. Episode 6 includes:  Recap and thoughts on the Pac 12’s proposal for the 2020 season that would mean a few of the biggest non-conference games of the 2020 season would be cancelled. A very strong southern program lands the highest rated recruit they've ever landed. And Notre Dame gets instant relief at a position they desperately need it. Listen for all of that and for plans for the rest of the week on the College Foo...
2020-05-1210 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEp 4 - Harbaugh proposes NFL Draft Changes, NFL Schedule Day is lame & Oregon’s empty stadium ruleIn the fourth episode of Nick Shepkowski’s College Football Morning Announcements: Jim Harbaugh speaks and actually makes a lot of damn sense Thursday when he writes a letter to the college football world calling for drastic changes to the NFL Draft and NCAA eligibility. Oregon and Oregon State appear to be headed towards a September where their home games will feature no fans...if those games are even played at all. Who are the top 25 college football coaches today?  247 Sports did their list and I think for the most part, did it wel...
2020-05-0817 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEpisode 3 (5.7.2020) - Media Day Changes, James Franklin’s Plan for Conferences & Tennessee’s UptickEpisode number three is live: In it I discuss the Big XII changing their media day plans a bit, Penn State head coach James Franklin’s interesting wish for the Big Ten this season and Tennessee’s hot streak in recruiting the last week. Are things different on Rocky Top now or are the Vols headed towards more of the same? And finally for Notre Dame fans - a small piece of recruiting news to end on. Enjoy! Ps - subscribe, rate and review! Thanks!!
2020-05-0719 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredEpisode 2: Will Shipley/Philip Riley Commitments, Notre Dame/Navy Update & Restored RivalriesHuge news for Notre Dame and Clemson in the recruiting world on Tuesday. We recap both Will Shipley and Philip Riley’s big-time commitments to Clemson and Notre Dame. ND AD Jack Swarbrick spoke and we share highlights of that while speculating again on Notre Dame/Navy in Ireland. Finally we talk a little about old rivalries that are no more but that we’d like to see return in wake of Mizzou/Kansas resuming.
2020-05-0611 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredThe Launch! - Recruiting News, NCAA to Follow NFL Lead?, A Don Shula What-If and Worst Helmet in CFBThe first episode starts with me introducing myself to all of you. We then get into a few headlines: 5-star running back Will Shipley is set to commit (probably to Clemson) on Tuesday ESPN 300 Rankings and Ohio State's dominance of that Notre Dame/Navy to follow NFL lead in terms of cancelling games abroad?  Don Shula coaching college? A crazy what-if I stumbled into Monday. And the worst college football helmet belongs too....a really, really good program. Check it out, hit subscribe and share with some of y...
2020-05-0515 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish Wired(4.26.20) - Notre Dame in the NFL Draft - A Recap of All Picks/FA SigningsNick Shepkowski and Jeff Feyerer of Fighting Irish Wire are here to break down every Notre Dame player that was drafted in the 2020 NFL Draft.  How do they fit in with their new teams, who landed in the best spots and which later picks/undrafted free agents have the best chance at making squads?  We break it all down as the 2020 NFL Draft has come and gone. Listen for thoughts on: Cole Kmet/Chicago Bears Chase Claypool/Pittsburgh Steelers Julian Okwara/Detroit Lions Khalid Kareem/Cincinnati Bengals Troy Pride, Jr./Carolina Panthers
2020-04-2735 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 46) - What We Learned in 2019The 2019 season has come and gone for college football and LSU walks away your 15-0 national champion.  Where do they fall in college football history in terms of greatest teams?  Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak discuss that and share other things they learned from the 2019 season that made college football great and where else this game may be headed.
2020-01-1713 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 45) - December 30th Bowl Game PreviewsDecember 30th sees three more bowl games as Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak get you ready for all of those. Dec. 30 Redbox - Santa Clara, Calif. - 4 p.m. (FOX) Illinois (6-6) vs. California (7-5) Dec. 30 Music City - Nashville, Tenn. - 4 p.m. (ESPN) Louisville (7-5) vs. Mississippi State (6-6) Dec. 30 First Responder - Dallas - 12:30 p.m. (ESPN) W. Michigan (7-5) vs. W. Kentucky (8-4)
2019-12-1205 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 44) - Cotton Bowl Preview (Penn St vs Memphis)Despite Mike Norvell taking the Florida State job and getting right to work, not coaching his Memphis squad in the Cotton Bowl, do the Tigers still have a real chance against Penn State?  Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak break down the first of the New Year's Six games and discuss how under-appreciated James Franklin is for what he's done at Penn State.
2019-12-1204 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 43) - Camping World Bowl PreviewNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back and ready to preview the Camping World Bowl between Notre Dame and Iowa State.  Will Notre Dame be motivated in this one and how close is Iowa State to becoming a force in the Big XII? Nick and Pete also get into conversation about Notre Dame's now sudden search for a new offensive coordinator after Chip Long was let go on December 11.
2019-12-1208 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 42) - December 27 Bowl PreviewsFind out who Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak like in Friday, December 27's bowl games as there is a full day of games.  Hear their picks and reasoning behind them in this episode of the College Football News Podcast! Dec. 27 - Cheez-It Phoenix - 10:15 p.m. (ESPN)Wash. State (6-6) vs. Air Force (10-2) Dec. 27 - Holiday San Diego - 8 p.m. (FS1)Iowa (9-3) vs. USC (8-4) Dec. 27 - Texas Houston - 6:45 p.m. (ESPN)Texas A&M (7-5) vs. Oklahoma State (8-4) Dec. 27 - Pinstripe N...
2019-12-1211 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 41): Independence and Quick Lane Bowl PreviewsLouisiana Tech takes on a very disappointing Miami team in the Independence Bowl while Eastern Michigan and Pitt play in Detroit in the Quick Lane Bowl on December 26.  Find out who Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak like in those contests here on the College Football News Podcast!
2019-12-1205 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 40) - Gasparilla and Hawai'i Bowl PreviewsUCF takes on Marshall in the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 23 while Hawai'i an BYU do battle in Honolulu on Christmas Eve.  Find out what Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak think about those match-ups in this episode of the College Football News podcast.
2019-12-1204 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 39) - December 21st Bowl PreviewsA whole slew of games comes your way on December 21 and Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are here to preview each and every one of them for you. Find out who the guys like in the: New Mexico Bowl Cure Bowl Boca Raton Bowl Camellia Bowl Las Vegas Bowl and the New Orleans Bowl in this episode and be sure to subscribe to the College Football News Podcast so you get the guys bowl picks all December long!
2019-12-1208 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 38) - Bahamas and Frisco Bowl PreviewsNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are here to break down all of your bowl games all December long.  They get started with previews of your December 20 bowl games:  The Bahamas Bowl and Frisco Bowls. Find out who Nick and Pete think will win the games and what specifically to watch for.  Charlotte takes on Buffalo in the Bahamas Bowl while Utah State takes on Kent State in the Frisco Bowl.   Find out the guys picks by listening here!
2019-12-1206 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 37) - College Football Playoff Initial ReactionNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back to preview the College Football Playoff and react initially to the group of four that was announced this past Sunday.  It's hard to argue the four teams, what about the rankings? Nick and Pete break that down, offer why this on paper appears to be the best playoff yet and give picks to the first round match-ups.
2019-12-1208 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 36): Group of Five Conference Title Previews/Cotton Bowl BidThere is a ton on the line this weekend in college football and no, it doesn't all have to do with the College Football Playoff. Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back with the latest edition of the CFN Podcast and ready to make their picks for the Group of Five championship games this weekend. With that comes not only who wins but a few thoughts: Would you hire Lane Kiffin if you're a power-five school? Who gets the Cotton Bowl bid between Memphis and Boise State? How can...
2019-12-0412 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 35): ACC Championship Preview (Clemson vs. Virginia)Clemson is a huge favorite in the ACC Championship and understandably so.  Will they cover the huge number against Virginia and can they possibly challenge for the number-one seed in the College Football Playoff? Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak break down "Little Old Clemson" and what will happen in the 2019 ACC Championship here.
2019-12-0411 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 34): Pac-12 Championship Preview (Utah vs Oregon)No. 5 Utah is playing for their potential College Football Playoff lives Friday night when they take on Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship.  Does Utah not only have to win the game but do so convincingly in order to make the playoff?  And if so, should that be the case? Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back to preview what we thought was going to be essentially a College Football Playoff a few weeks ago, but still has big implications for Oregon and Utah both.
2019-12-0411 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 33): Big XII Championship Preview (Oklahoma vs. Baylor)Did the Big XII Championship turn into a makeshift national semi-final game after the latest College Football Playoff rankings? Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are on the case in that they break down the Big XII Championship and give their picks as to who wins, who they like in terms of the point spread and ultimately if the winner of this game gets to the CFP. Check it out!
2019-12-0411 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 32): SEC Championship Preview - No. 2 LSU vs. No. 4 GeorgiaWhen No. 2 LSU and No. 4 Georgia meet up on Saturday there will be different things on the line as LSU can probably afford a loss and still make the CFP while Georgia has to win in order to make the CFP.   Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back and ready to preview the top-five matchup and discuss Georgia's chances to pull the upset while also trying to figure out what has gone wrong for Jake Fromm of late.  Check it out and share with your college football fan friends everywhere!
2019-12-0409 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 31): Big Ten Championship PreviewWhen No. 1 Ohio State and No. 8 Wisconsin battle on Saturday night in Indianapolis the Buckeyes will have their big-three on display for the world to see as they try to make their final push for the number-one overall seed in the College Football Playoff. Will the Buckeyes cover the 15.5?  That gets discussed as does the health and look of Justin Fields after his injury-scare in the Michigan game last week.  Check it out as well as what's at stake for Wisconsin in the 2019 Big Ten Championship.
2019-12-0410 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 30) - Post Week 14 CFP Rankings ReactionAfter a long, crazy, busy and tiring Thanksgiving week the College Football News Podcast is back and better than ever. Ok, so the second part of that may be a reach (although we don't think it is) but there is a ton to get to on the night the latest College Football Playoff rankings have been released. Did the Big XII, Oklahoma and Baylor get done a solid and did Utah potentially get screwed this week? Alabama hits a record low in this era and the Minnesota/Penn State rankings are each troubling.
2019-12-0410 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins Nick and PeteChris "The Bear" Fallica from ESPN and College Gameday joins Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak for an extended interview on the 150th season of college football.  Where is there still value in betting this year and who is the most-likely to win a title come early January?  Chris has answers and potential odds for all of it all while the guys get into some fun conversations about the "Baddest MF's Ever" and rough beats at the college football window over the years! 
2019-11-2022 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 29) - Latest CFP Rankings Reaction, Chris "The Bear Fallica", SEC Resume DebatesThe 29th episode of the College Football News Podcast is up and ready for your consumption.  Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back again to recap the freshly released CFP rankings.  A few things from them: -Should Alabama still be 5 after Tua's injury? -Who did Oklahoma tick off? -Which front-runners need the most help? We then have a conversation with Chris "The Bear" Fallica from ESPN and the brain behind College Gameday.  Who does he see as the team to beat, who is getting overvalued at this point and if you're the betting typ...
2019-11-201h 02Fighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 28) - LSU/Bama Fallout and CFP PredictionsLSU beats Alabama in one of the most exciting games in any sport that we’ll see in 2019. Is Alabama out for good or can the Tide make the CFP without a crazy run of events? Nick and Pete discuss that, the 9-0 Baylor and Minnesota teams and compare resumes left and right. Finally the guys remember Charles Rogers before giving predictions for this weekend’s games
2019-11-1240 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 27) - Game of the Century, LSU vs Alabama PreviewIt has been a crazy week.  Nick Shepkowski is back after becoming a father since the last time you heard from him while Pete Fiutak is fighting off one of those famous midwest colds that pop up this time of year. Despite all that going on the two were able to get together with a friend of the podcast, Ryan Fowler, to preview Alabama and LSU this weekend, the most hyped game of the 2019 college football season. Who has the advantage?  Is it an elimination game for the CFP?  And what are the keys to Bam...
2019-11-0727 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 26) - Week Nine Recap, Florida/Georgia PreviewWeek nine in college football brought some big time upsets and huge games we react to.   Does Oklahoma losing at K-State officially eliminate the Sooners from the CFP? What does Notre Dame have left to play for and is Michigan suddenly a threat to upset Ohio State in a month? What is Brian Kelly's legacy after another rout away from home? And can a defensive player win the Heisman Trophy?  Pete Fiutak and Nick Shepkowski discuss why Chase Young very easily could be the best player in college football but why th...
2019-10-2946 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)CFN Podcast: Week Nine "Power 5"Each week we try and dig a little deeper in each of the Power 5 conferences.  This week is no exception as we discuss: The gap between Clemson and the rest of the ACC that has somehow grown since the start of the year. A one-loss Big XII Champions odds to make the CFP A potential upset and perfect season ruined in the Big Ten this weekend? USC doing work in the Pac-12 South.  Can they win the division? And finally - when does Jimbo Fisher start getting criticism for Te...
2019-10-2413 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)CFN Podcast: Week 9 PicksNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are ready to make their week nine picks in college football and have three huge games across the nation to discuss.  Can Auburn end LSU's bid for a perfect season?  Does Wisconsin bounce back with a shocking win at Ohio State?  And can Jim Harbaugh build on the second half momentum Michigan had at Penn State and roll it into a home victory over Notre Dame?  The guys break it all down on this episode of the CFN Pod.
2019-10-2421 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)CFN Podcast: Week 8 RecapWisconsin suffered one of the most stunning loses of the year Saturday when somehow Lovie Smith's Fighting Illini got them in Champaign.  What does that mean for Wisconsin's CFP chances even if they do somehow win out and after Oregon knocked off Washington where do the Ducks rank in terms of one loss teams in the country?  
2019-10-2412 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 25): Notre Dame/Michigan, Auburn/LSU & Wisconsin/Ohio StateWe're back with the week nine preview edition of the College Football News Podcast as Pete Fiutak and Nick Shepkowski break down the Wisconsin upset and some of the other takeaways from last weekend including what Oregon and Utah's wins meant out west. The guys then get into previewing week nine and three huge games as Wisconsin travels to the Horseshoe to take on Ohio State, Auburn travels to take on LSU and Michigan hosts Notre Dame.  Nick and Pete offers thoughts on each of these three games and share thoughts on the state of various other t...
2019-10-2447 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 24): Week 8 Preview and Mid-Season Awards ShowNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back again for another episode of the College Football News Podcast.  Week 8 is upon us so the guys look at the four biggest games of the week while they try to find a potential Georgia-like upset.  In-depth previews are given to Michigan at Penn State, Florida at South Carolina, Oregon at Washington and Arizona State vs. Utah. The show then continues with potential coaching changes, hot seats and who the perfect replacements for certain jobs may be. Why would anyone ever leave the SEC for Rutgers? How does Illinois fi...
2019-10-1855 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)CFN Podcast: Mid-Season Power 5 - The Awards EpisodeWe've reached the halfway point of the 2019 College Football season and things appear much more wide open than we could have ever imagined entering the year.  Instead of it being just Alabama, Clemson and the rest of college football you're seeing great ball being played by the likes of Ohio State and Wisconsin in the Big Ten, Oklahoma perhaps a surprise because of their sudden defensive arrival?   There are some disappointments from the first half that half to be addressed but in whole, find out who our award winners are for the first half of the 2019 College Fo...
2019-10-1823 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)CFN Podcast: Mid-Season Hot Seats/Coaching ChangesIt has been a great year of college football, but some teams have disappointed.  In other cases, some programs have disappointed now for an extended amount of time. Which coaches are on the hottest of hot seats and who are realistic candidates to replace them that will take said programs to the desired level of competition? Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak break down the following and more: Why would someone leave the SEC for...Rutgers? Lovie Smith's flop and how to fix Illinois Is Mark Dantonio in any kind o...
2019-10-1815 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)CFN Podcast: Week 8 PreviewWeek 8 of the College Football season is upon us and there aren't a ton of marquee games.  However, they're are plenty that will play a roll in determining both conference titles and College Football Playoff qualifiers. In this part of the episode Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak give thoughts on the following week 8 matchups: Penn State vs Michigan South Carolina vs Florida Washington vs Oregon Utah vs Arizona State Find out who, if anyone should be on upset alert and what to be on the lookout for this S...
2019-10-1815 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Pocast (Ep 23): Red River Showdown, ND/USC, Florida/LSUA huge week 7 is upon us with matchups between top 25 squads all over the place.  Nick Shepkowski and Pete FIutak are back to discuss and preview them all starting with the SEC clashes between LSU and Florida as well as Alabama traveling to take on Texas A&M. They then get into Notre Dame/USC and Iowa/Penn State before welcoming in Kegan Reneau of Sooner Wire to talk the Oklahoma side of the Red River Showdown and the future of Lincoln Riley in Norman.  Trey Luerssen of Rivals.com then breaks down the Texas side of things and shares wh...
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College Football News (Segments)Trey Luerssen Talks Texas Longhorns/Red River ShowdownTrey Luerssen of Rivals.com joins the College Football News podcast to break down this week's Red River Showdown and share why although being a die-hard Texas fan, he doesn't feel good about Saturday.  Is Lincoln Riley a genius?  Is Texas back?  And what kind of game does it have to be in order for the Longhorns to have a chance at shocking the world on Saturday?  All is discussed during this interview.
2019-10-1020 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Kegan Reneau of SoonerWire talks Oklahoma/TexasKegan Reneau of Sooner Wire on the USA Today network of college sites stops by the show to discuss the Red River Showdown (not shootout) and discuss where this Oklahoma squad is compared to the last two, who both wound up in the CFP.  Also, will  Lincoln Riley stay in Norman by the time next fall comes around?  Kegan gives his biggest reason why he thinks so before giving his pick to this years Red River Showdown.
2019-10-1019 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Power 5: Week 7A quick look at some of the lesser discussed stories that aren't getting the love they so much deserve.   Virginia at Miami - Should Nick bet his unborn child's college fund on the Cavs? Michigan State at Wisconsin - Can the Spartans bounce back after getting run at Ohio State? Missouri - Is there another college fanbase that gets as heartbroken anywhere near as often? Baylor at Texas Tech - Can the Bears stay unbeaten or does TTech have another upset in them? Washington at Arizona - What is wrong with the Huskies and w...
2019-10-1008 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Week 7 Intro - Previewing 4 Big OnesWe start the Week 7 Preview edition of the College Football News Podcast by previewing 4 big games across college football this week.  Is Florida good?  We're about to really find out.  We preview their matchup with LSU, Alabama's trip to Texas A&M, Penn State at Iowa and Notre Dame's annual battle with USC to start off the Week 7 Preview Show.
2019-10-1017 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 22): Ralph Russo Helps Preview Florida/Auburn, Week 6Week 5 provided a scare in seeing Clemson have to stop North Carolina's two point conversion attempt in order to stay unbeaten, but great games, or at least highly anticipated ones were few and far between.  Week 6 sees that change with Florida hosting Auburn, Michigan trying to salvage it's season as it hosts #14 Iowa and perhaps the most impressive team to date, #4 Ohio State playing a tough defense in #25 Michigan State. Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back to preview those games and discuss all of the biggest storylines in college football this week before welcoming in the m...
2019-10-0441 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Ralph Russo Part 2: Previews Week 6 Big GamesRalph Russo continues his conversation with Pete and Nick on the College Football News Podcast as they get into discussions about the biggest games this weekend.  What will be the takeaways from Florida hosting Auburn in a battle of unbeaten top 10 teams?  What can Michigan prove with a win over #14 Iowa?  And who provides the biggest test the rest of the way for Ohio State, who Ralph sees as impressive as anyone in the country to date.  Find out the answers to all these questions and more right here!
2019-10-0413 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Ralph Russo Part 1: NCAA/California Law ChangesRalph Russo from the Associated Press joined the College Football News Podcast with Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak to discuss the new California law, what it means for the NCAA and players who want to make money off of their very own likenesses and attempted to dispell some misconceptions about the often referenced "car dealer" and other booster stories.
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Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 21): Big Ten Week 5 Preview, Pt 2 of Steve GreenbergAhead of week 5 we share with you part 2 of our conversation with Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times as the Big Ten as a whole gets discussed at length here.  Find out how long it will be until Nebraska is back to their great ways under Scott Frost, what exactly is wrong with the likes of Northwestern, Michigan and others in the conference and how great the divide from Ohio State and the rest of the conference in 2019 really is. Nick Shepkowski flies solo besides that and shares with you his thoughts on the week 5 slate of g...
2019-09-2825 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Crazy Perspective for UCLA/Washington StateStill can't believe what happened in Pac-12 After Dark on Saturday night?  Neither can Nick or Pete.  Pete has some numbers from other successful programs to put a little perspective on what these two did Saturday 
2019-09-2401 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)UCF - One Loss Just Not The SameIt took a road-trip from the "Philly Special" to get it done, but the Pitt Panthers and their "Pitt Special" upset UCF on Saturday in a game that will eliminate the Knights from any conversation or wishful thinking of a CFP spot.  Pete and Nick discuss how this UCF program stacks up to some of the Boise State's of the world and why the loss is so significant for them, aside from the obvious.
2019-09-2403 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Steve Greenberg Talks Wisconsin, Big Ten and Program BuildingSteve Greenberg had the pleasure (?) of going to the University of Wisconsin with Pete Fiutak back in the late 80's but had to watch some truly awful Wisconsin football teams.  How did Wisconsin go from that to now being a traditional force in the Big Ten? That gets discussed as does the conference as a whole.  Where does Michigan go from here?  How good can Michigan State be?  Will Northwestern turn it around or are they going to be bowl-less this season?  Nebraska over-hyped or turning a corner? If you're a Big Ten fan  you're...
2019-09-2431 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 20): Week 4 Recap - Wisconsin Rises, ND/Georgia, Pac-12 ClassicWeek 4 was a fun one for pretty much anyone who isn't a Michigan fan.  Nick Shepkowski and Pete FIutak are back on this Monday night to recap the week 4 that was and share their grandest of takeaways after a month of games have been completed. Notre Dame/Georgia, Auburn winning at Texas A&M, Wisconsin destroys Michigan and so much more to recap. Also - are you like Nick and in your mid-30's or perhaps younger?  There was actually a time when Wisconsin football was awful, believe it or not.  Steve Greenberg of the Chi...
2019-09-2444 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 19) - John U Bacon, Author of "Overtime" Talks Michigan/CFBJohn U Bacon is the author of the newly released, "Overtime" a book that goes into detail about the 2018 Michigan Wolverines and how one of the traditional college power houses operates, but also gets into how there is a divide in teams that "do it right" and the ones that "do anything to win".   John was kind enough to spend a few minutes with our Nick Shepkowski talking about the issues with the NCAA, how to attempt to fix them and how widespread many of these issues in college football really are before getting into discussion on t...
2019-09-2024 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Week 4: Games of the Week PreviewNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak look at the biggest games of week 4 and share their picks as to how each will go down.  Will Michigan's Big Ten title hopes take a hit in Wisconsin?  Is Willie Taggart done if he loses to Louisville? Could 39.5 possibly be way too high of a total for Michigan State and Northwestern?  Will any defense be played between Oklahoma State and Texas? Auburn/Texas A&M is also discussed at length before Nick and Pete break down whether or not Notre Dame can pull off an upset in Georgia this wee...
2019-09-1913 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)John U. Bacon Talks "Overtime", College Football Crossroads and Michigan FootballThere aren't many teams in college football that draw the reaction from fans that Michigan does.  Love em or hate em, people love to watch and discuss them.  Factor in Jim Harbaugh as their head coach and that is even moreso.   John U. Bacon authored "Overtime" a look behind the scenes at the 2018 Michigan football season but also about the inner workings of big-time college football.  Do you actually have to cheat in order to win?  And does anyone actually care if you are cheating? John joins Nick Shepkowski to discuss the book and those exact...
2019-09-1918 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Bryan Driskell Talks Notre Dame vs. GeorgiaFriend of the program, Bryan Driskell of Blue and Gold Illustrated joined the podcast ahead of week 4 to discuss Notre Dame vs. Georgia and everything this game means for the Fighting Irish.  How can ND pull off the bigtime upset they enter as a nearly 2 touchdown underdog?  Bryan breaks that down and shares his thoughts on how Notre Dame currently stacks up with the best teams in all of college football today.
2019-09-1928 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 18) - Week 3 Recap, Notre Dame/Georgia In-Depth, Power 5Week 3 didn't have any huge upsets but it was an entertaining week.  Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back with the latest episode of the College Football News Podcast and recap that before getting into previewing a Week 4 of college football that should excite most college football fans. Notre Dame travels to take on Georgia in one of the most anticipated games of the season and Bryan Driskell of Blue-Gold Illustrated joins the guys to preview the Fighting Irish's chances while also breaking down where they rank in terms of the most successful programs in recent years.  Fi...
2019-09-1959 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 17) - Week 2 Recap, LSU's Gains, Anthony Herron Previews Cy-Hawk TrophyWeek two was a damn thriller in college football with LSU getting a road win in Austin, Texas and Trevor Lawrence and company looking all the part of the #1 team in the nation as they easily got by Texas A&M.  Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back for another episode of the College Football News Podcast and discuss all of that. Is LSU the third best team in the country?  Is Joe Burrow really a Heisman front-runner after scoring at will in Texas?  And what went wrong for Texas A&M?  It's all discussed as Nick and...
2019-09-1047 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 16) - LSU/Texas, A&M/Clemson, Rachel Baribeau InterviewWeek 1 has come and gone and in terms of the top 25 there might not have been any huge upsets but there are storylines everywhere college football.   It starts with week 1 reaction and some self-congragulations as Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak both nailed exactly what would happen in Oregon/Auburn. Tennessee had a major malfunction so that gets discussed and the guys start to get into Texas vs LSU and Texas A&M at Clemson discussions before Rachel Baribeau of Sirius XM College joins the show to preview the huge matchups for LSU and Texas A&M...
2019-09-0547 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Week 2 Preview - Power 5Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak spend this episdoe of the Power 5 on: The SEC is great at the top but boy oh boy did the bottom look bad in week 1.  Who is the worst team in the conference?  That may be decided this week and the guys preview that. Did no voters watch the Virginia/Pitt game?  We discuss how the Cavaliers got no respect in the latest top 25 poll. Anyone more impressive in the Big Ten this past week than Wisconsin?  And was any player moreso than Jonathan Taylor?  Badgers love to be found. Are t...
2019-09-0511 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Rachel Baribeau Previews LSU/Texas and Talks All Things SECFor some SEC haters it was a big week as the likes of South Carolina, Tennessee and Mizzou all fell in out of conference matchups.  But for the top dogs it was business as usual.  Rachel Baribeau of Sirius XM's College Sports Station (Channel 84) joined the College Football News Podcast to discuss an ugly week 1 for a good chunk of the conference but to also preview LSU at Texas, Texas A&M at Clemson and what Tennessee does after what was perhaps their worst loss in school history.
2019-09-0518 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 15) - Week 1 RecapNick Shepkowski had some time to kill on Sunday night by himself so decided to share a few thoughts after week 1's games mostly wrapped up.  Biggest winners and surprises and biggest disappointments and shocks.  Any grand takeaways?  Listen in to find out the first impressions that week 1 in college football left with Nick on this latest edition of the College Football News Podcast!
2019-09-0217 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 14) - Week 1 Preview: Brian Noe Talks Oregon/Auburn/Pac 12Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are ready to get you all set for week 1 of the college football season. After a fun Thursday night of games the guys are ready for Labor Day Weekend and the first full weekend of games.   They start by briefly recapping week 0 and the excitement that came along with it, even if the games weren't the prettiest of things. They then get a look into the gambling side of week 1 as Scott Steehn of Winners and Whiners joins the show.  They discuss five different games and which way they'll be pi...
2019-08-3048 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Power 5 for Week 1!5 games or storylines that aren't getting as much love nationally that Nick and Pete think deserve more.  Listen to this episode and find out where the two of them are leaning in regards to the following games this weekend and teams this year: Virginia at Pittsburgh Texas vs. Louisiana Tech Middle Tennessee at Michigan Fresno State at USC Georgia at Vanderbilt
2019-08-2809 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Oregon vs Auburn Preview with Brian NoeNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are joined by Brian Noe as they discuss the 2019 Oregon Ducks and their week 1 matchup with Auburn in Dallas.  Can the Ducks end the bad run the Pac 12 has had in big-time games of late?  Are the Ducks a playoff contender despite their difficult schedule?  And just how good is Justin Herbert and his super-experienced offensive line?  All of that and some Auburn/SEC discussion is had as well as Brian breaks down the game and the 2019 Pac 12 with Nick and Pete on the CFN Podcast.
2019-08-2818 minCollege Football News (Segments)
College Football News (Segments)Week 1 Betting Preview with Scott SteehnWeek 0 is in the books and week 1 is finally upon us!  Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back to preview week 1 from a gambling perspective as they welcome in Scott Steehn from Winners and Whiners as the lead handicapper breaks down the following games and gives you his picks: Northwestern at Stanford Boise State vs Florida State (Jacksonville) Oregon vs Auburn (Dallas) Houston at Oklahoma Notre Dame at Louisville And a Missouri at Wyoming conversation is had, leading to some big-picture Mizzou discussion!
2019-08-2811 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 13) - Jeff Feyerer Previews 2019 Season  Nick Shepkowski sits down with Jeff Feyerer of College Football News, Inside the Pylon and various other football outlets to preview the 2019 season.   Clemson/Alabama round 5 - who has the upper hand entering 2019? How does the Big Ten stack up to the SEC?  Who are a few underdog picks that could surprise and win their conferences? Predictions, opinions and in depth preview of what the 2019 college football season may bring.  Enjoy!
2019-08-2036 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 12) - 2019 Prop Bets with Tim Murray of NBC Sports, “The Daily Line”What is better than college football? Making money off of college football. Nick Shepkowski is joined by Tim Murray of NBC Sports, “The Daily Line” and discusses some of his best bets for 2019. Who out there makes sense to bet to win it all? Which Heisman contender is great value right now? Which team out there is overhyped and who out there is getting way to much love? Find out thoughts on all and much more in this episode of The College Football News Podcast.
2019-08-1626 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 11): Previewing Week 0 and Thursday Week 1Pete Fiutak and Nick Shepkowski are ready for the off-season storylines to stop and for the ball to finally be kicked in the air.  We're just days away from college football games being played and these two are ready to offer their winners. Miami (FL) vs Florida, Arizona @ Hawaii are your week 0 Matchups.  Find out who Nick and Pete like in both of these.  Then its UCLA @ Cincinnati, Clemson hosting Georgia Tech, Tulane vs. FIU, Texas A&M vs Texas State, ASU vs Kent State and Utah at BYU that get a few minutes each in the wee...
2019-08-1209 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 10): Notre Dame 2019 Preview with Bryan Driskell of BGINick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are trying to figure out the 2019 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.  Could their talent be better than the 12-1 team that went to the playoff last season, but the record be significantly worse?  With road trips to Georgia, Michigan and Stanford that could certainly be the case, especially when you factor in what should be a semi-difficult home slate as well. But expectations have grown over the last two years as the Irish have been in that second tier of programs in all of college football based off what they've done on the field.  Now...
2019-08-0934 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 9): 2019 Clemson Tigers/ACC PreviewLast time we saw Clemson they were dismantling the Alabama Crimson Tide en route to winning their third national championship in school history and second in the last three seasons.  From afar they appear to be headed back to the College Football Playoff, in large part because of the lack of competition in the ACC and, well, like it or not, they're pretty damn great. Who is second best in the ACC however?  How would Clemson fare if they were playing an SEC schedule compared to the ACC one they have beaten up on in recent years?  And how much doe...
2019-08-0933 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 8): College Fantasy Football Lowdown with John McKechniePete Fiutak has been playing college fantasy football for years now while Nick Shepkowski has wanted to, but never actually pulled the trigger.  That finally ended as Nick joined Pete's league and had his first draft. Are you in Pete's shoes and are looking for more information on how to make 2019 a great and profitable year for you in college fantasy football? Or are you like Nick and have next to no idea what you're doing outside of trying to pick players that score a lot of points? Luckily for both John McKechnie of RotoWire was kind enough to give t...
2019-08-0916 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 7): 2019 Big Ten Preview with Mike HallThe Big Ten might not be the best conference in college football but is a very safe pick to be #2.  In terms of storylines however, good luck finding a conference with more of them than the Big Ten entering 2019. Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak discuss it all in this episode as they try to figure out if this is indeed Michigan's year at last to win another Big Ten crown, if Ohio State's regression actually plays out, what constitutes a rebuild at Penn State and so much more.   Mike Hall from Big Ten Network joins the guys to discuss the ch...
2019-08-0934 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 6): 2019 Pac 12 Preview with Michael LevThe Pac 12 has seemingly gone ages without winning a big out of conference game.  Will that change opening weekend with Oregon taking on Auburn at Jerry's World?   From there, what does USC need to do to keep Clay Helton around, why has Stanford stumbled the last couple of seasons and is Washington the best bet for the conference to get into the College Football Playoff again? All is discussed as Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak break down the conference from a far before welcoming in Michael Lev from the Arizona Daily Star.  Michael also gives inf...
2019-07-1932 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 5): Michigan Wolverines Preview for 2019Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak agree on many things in life.  What Michigan football currently is though is not one of them.  They discuss this year's version of the Wolverines in full detail and give their own opinions before getting the real experts, Isaiah Hole of WolverinesWire and Scott Steehn of Winners and Whiners, the popular gambling information site.  Pete has high expectations for Jim Harbaugh this year while Nick needs to be shown something now, because if it doesn't happen now, he's not sure when it actually will.
2019-07-1922 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 4): 2019 Georgia Bulldogs PreviewIn this edition of the College Football News Podcast it's Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak talking all things Georgia Bulldogs football.  They've been close the last few years but unable to ultimately get to the top of the mountain.  Will that change this fall?   And how big of challenge will the upstart Florida Gators provide in the SEC East? Pete and Nick discuss exactly that among themselves before spreading the conversation on to Jackson Fryburger of UGA Football Live.  They then look at the Dawgs from a Vegas perspective with Scott Steehn of WinnersAndWhiners.com! 
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Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 3): 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes Preview with Bobby CarpenterThe Ohio State Buckeyes may have been one of the three best teams in the country last year but were left out of the College Football Playoff.  They've since seen their starting quarterback get drafted in the first round and their legendary head coach step away from coaching.  Replacing Urban Meyer will be Ryan Day and Justin Fields has transferred in from Georgia to try and lead the Buckeyes back to the promise land. With all the changes in Columbus, are the Bucks still the favorite in the Big Ten?  Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak discuss exactly tha...
2019-07-1920 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Ep 2): 2019 Alabama Crimson Tide PreviewNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak are back for more with another episode of the College Football News Podcast and this time are here to discuss and learn more about this year's Alabama Crimson Tide.  What went wrong against Clemson last January?  What matters from it as the 2019 season nears?  How long does Nick Saban want to do this?  And will he win another title with the Crimson Tide?  All is discussed and the phenomenal Ryan Fowler from Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama joins this episode to give further information on this version of the Tide.  We also check in on what V...
2019-07-1926 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast (Pilot): Clemson/Alabama V, Paul Finebaum and Eric Edholm Join, Power 5In a complete edition of the College Football News Podcast, Nick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak get you ready for the upcoming season by talking at-length about the big dogs, having one of the biggest media names in the college game join them, talking talent tiers with a draft expert and debut their Power 5 segment which gives a quick look at some of the story lines in the 5 biggest conferences. 0:00-11:15:  Alabama/Clemson.  Are we headed to round 5 and a few what if's over the last few years. 11:15-26:30:  Paul Finebaum of ESPN joins the show and dis...
2019-07-1949 minFighting Irish Wired
Fighting Irish WiredCFN Podcast: Paul Finebaum InterviewNick Shepkowski and Pete Fiutak host the College Football News Podcast and discuss all things college football all of the time.  In this episode they're joined by Paul Finebaum of the ESPN Networks to talk Alabama, SEC, the future of the College Football Playoff and everything else to get you set for the quickly-approaching 2019 season.
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