All football all the time... except when we get into some shenanigans. Join hosts Kev and Ciarnan as they break down the hottest news in college football, and a bunch of random things along the way.

Tailgate on the Quad
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Podcast Overview
All football all the time... except when we get into some shenanigans. Join hosts Kev and Ciarnan as they break down the hottest news in college football, and a bunch of random things along the way.
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Recent Episodes

June 18, 2026
The Brendan Sorsby Saga Is Finally Over and the NCAA Looks Good?
Good news came out of college football this week... somehow. Ciarnan and Kev dive into the conclusion of the Brendan Sorsby saga after declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft, discussing how Texas Tech's gamble on a quarterback turned into one of the biggest offseason controversies in the sport despite the fact that Sorsby is, by most accounts, pretty mid. The guys break down the NCAA's handling of the situation, gambling rules in college sports, and whether Sorsby actually has an NFL future. They also discuss Arch Manning's continued grip on the college football world, Zachariah Branch reportedly leaving USC over facility restrictions, college football's obsession with neutral-site games, and why Notre Dame always seems to find its way into the conversation. Plus, thoughts on TCU's shamrock-themed uniforms ahead of the Aer Lingus Classic and a heated debate over field storming. Their conclusion? The only teams storming the field are either poverty programs or little brothers. College football chaos, NCAA controversy, transfer portal drama, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here. 00:00 Controversy over Texas Tech decisions 05:56 Gambling rules in college sports 09:16 Supplemental draft bidding process 10:58 Discussing Brendan Sorsby's contract 16:09 College football team dynamics 17:54 Concerns about player's motivations 21:57 Discussing draft prospects and choices 25:58 Discussing USC facility issues 28:06 College football's financial impact 32:31 Major league rugby in Nashville 34:58 Discussing early-season games 38:05 Reduced fines long-term benefits 41:18 Only poverty programs storm the field

June 11, 2026
Brendan Sorsby, NCAA Chaos, and Pac-12 Logo History
College football is dead, Ciarnan & Kev are just here for the eulogy. They blame Brendan Sorsby after his punishment was reduced from stripped eligibility to a two game suspension, discussing the fallout, NCAA gambling policies, and whether the organization has any idea how to handle sports betting in 2026. They also react to rumors that some programs may be reluctant to schedule Texas Tech moving forward and debate whether the NCAA is creating more problems than it's solving. They also discuss Nick Saban calling on Congress to help save college football, Mike Leach landing on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, Virginia Tech receiving a massive $75 million donation, North Dakota getting caught tampering in one of the dumbest ways imaginable, UCLA's Karson Gordon entering the transfer portal as a track athlete, and Virginia vs. NC State being moved from Brazil back to Charlottesville. Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering the Pac-12... or what's left of it. From iconic mascots and forgotten classics to unnecessary gradients, questionable redesigns, and some surprisingly great branding decisions, the guys break down every school's logo history and debate which programs got it right and which completely missed the mark. College football chaos, NCAA controversy, transfer portal nonsense, Pac-12 logo history, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here. Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 00:00 Discussing team chances in tournament 04:39 NCAA tampering violation incident 06:36 NCAA transfer portal loophole 10:35 Letting Franklin go 15:12 Nick Saban's political involvement 16:58 Criticism of NCAA governance 22:21 Questioning NCAA integrity 23:52 Discussing gambling and its implications 28:07 College sports controversy response 33:50 Discussing NCAA's waning influence 37:30 Discussing retro design elements 40:23 Describing the beaver illustration 42:02 Choosing a Boise State logo 46:56 Funny colorblind moment in podcast 49:45 Discussing Texas State's Logo Changes 54:42 Writing about top quarterbacks 56:41 Wrapping up and checking in

May 28, 2026
Rule Changes, SEC Secession, and Big 12 Logos
This week, Ciarnan and Kev are breaking down some of the wildest stories in sports. Starting off with the NCAA denying Brendan Sorsby reinstatement request, as the duo discusses if league rules need adjusting to match the current state of gambling laws. The two then turn to Ed Orgeron returing to Lane Kiffin's staff at LSU with all the hilarious way that could go wrong, and discuss the SEC potentially seceding from the NCAA (apparently they did not learn their lesson the first time). The boys also break down the Protect College Sports Act, as well as the NCAA's continued investigation into age based eligibility requirements, before diving into the history of Big 12 logos! From anthropomorphic birds hitting the town to overdesigns all the way to way too minimalism, they have it all in one of the strongest showings of conference logos so far. 00:00 Breaking university rules and consequences 07:16 Betting on unrelated sports events 15:33 Discussing college sports legislation 21:14 Future of the NCAA system 22:07 SEC's competitive advantage 29:55 SEC ends cupcake week tradition 38:25 Discussing logo design details 40:05 Choosing a BYU logo design 45:58 Discussing changes in team logos 53:08 Preparing for a night out 55:46 Designing the logo's balance
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