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Grab your colours and tune in for the latest news, insights, and stories surrounding college football in the USA. Whether you're a seasoned alumnus or a freshman just discovering the sport, we've got something for you. From in-depth analysis and standout performances to must-watch games and fierce gridiron rivalries, join us each week during the season and every other week in the off-season for all things college football.
In each episode, we bring you expert insights, the biggest rivalries, and thoughtful analysis from passionate hosts on both sides of the pond. Together, Gareth (in the UK) and Tony (in Canada) cover everything from game reviews and tactical breakdowns to the latest on NIL and the culture of US college sports.
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Week 4: Texas Survives, Florida Surges, The Week's Biggest Stories
Florida stunned Ole Miss with a physical, 52–28 win, Texas held off Tennessee, and Iowa delivered a last-second heartbreak for Michigan.
A quarter of the way through the college football season, the contenders are starting to emerge—and the questions are getting sharper.
Gareth and Tony break down Florida’s breakthrough performance and whether the Gators are a real force in the SEC. They also discuss Texas’ resilience, Colin Simmons’ dominant night, and Tennessee’s troubling protection problems.The conversation turns to Georgia’s win over Oklahoma, Iowa’s dramatic finish against Michigan, and Oregon’s road victory over USC. Plus, they look at Mississippi State’s unbeaten start, Alabama’s young quarterback, Jeremiah Smith’s record-setting performance for Ohio State, and which teams still look like serious playoff contenders.
With Week 5 matchups on the horizon, Gareth and Tony assess who’s rising, who’s slipping, and what to watch next.
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24 Sept 2026
Week 2&3 Wrap up! Huge win for Texas and Ole Miss closes the book on Lane Kiffin
College football’s first month has already blown up the script—Tony and Gareth are here to sort the chaos from the contenders. Texas survived a nightmare first half, Ole Miss pulled off a statement win in one of the wildest emotional games of the season, Oregon got exposed, and Kentucky and Oklahoma State handed out the kind of upsets that reshape the playoff conversation.
We break down the biggest swings from the last two weeks, from Arch Manning’s shaky start and second-half comeback, Dan Lanning’s growing defensive concerns, and the rise of Ole Miss under Pete Golding and Trinidad Chambliss.
Plus, they look ahead to a loaded Week 4 slate, including Oregon-USC, Ole Miss-Florida, Iowa-Michigan, Missouri-Mississippi State, and Texas-Tennessee, with plenty of conference implications already on the line.
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11 Sept 2026
LSU's Statement Win, Texas vs Ohio State - The Game That Could Decide No. 1
LSU just sent a message to the entire college football world. Now the question is whether anyone can actually answer it.
Tony and Gareth break down a wild Week 1 slate that reset the conversation around the sport, from LSU's 51–10 demolition of Clemson to Michigan's near-disaster against Western Michigan and the rising pressure on Dabo Swinney. They also look at Boise State's toughness against Oregon, Ole Miss surviving Louisville in one of the weekend's best games, and the biggest upset of all—UMass stunning Rutgers.
You'll discover why LSU's dominance felt less like a one-off and more like a program arriving ahead of schedule, why Clemson's lack of answers raises deeper questions about adaptation and leadership, and why Michigan's offense is already setting off alarm bells before a huge matchup with Oklahoma.
Tony and Gareth also preview the marquee Week 2 showdown between Ohio State and Texas, digging into Arch Manning's test, Jeremiah Smith's game-breaking ability, and whether Texas has enough to finally prove it belongs at the very top. Plus, they cover the games that could shape the playoff race early, including Oklahoma–Michigan, Memphis–Boise State, Alabama–Kentucky, and the border-war vibes of Missouri–Kansas.
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