College Football Insiders

CBS Sports
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Host Emily Proud is joined by Brandon Marcello, Chris Hummer, John Talty and Richard Johnson to deliver the stories behind the headlines in college football. With unmatched access and elite intel, they’ll tell you how it happened, why it matters, and what comes next. College Football Insider brings you the full picture, not just the tweet. 

  1. 1d ago

    Behind the scenes of Texas' comeback and Oregon's collapse + what is Florida State's next move?

    There is some shuffling in the AP poll this week after the the top-ranked Buckeyes and sixth-ranked Ducks went down over the weekend. Emily Proud, Chris Hummer and Brandon Marcello discuss Texas taking the top spot and what is to blame for Ohio State's collapse. They also dive into Oregon being upset by Oklahoma State. The Ducks have dropped 19 spots in two weeks. What is going on in Eugene? Is Dante Moore regretting his decision to return? Then the crew discusses the scene in Austin on Saturday night and goes behind the scenes of Texas' comeback victory. They also take a look at Bryce Underwood's redemption game and John Mateer's struggles. Finally, they take a look at the Florida State Seminoles. FSU's AD is out, is Norvell next? Where do the Seminoles go from here? Also, might power conferences beating up on smaller schools be a thing of the past? Emily, Chris and Brandon discuss the pros and cons of these games. All of this and more on today's College Football Insiders. (0:00) - Welcome(0:51) - Texas takes the number one spot(1:26) - What has changed in the SEC vs. Big Ten debate?(4:36) - Behind the scenes on Oregon's collapse(10:32) - Is Dante Moore regretting coming back?(13:28) - What is to blame for Ohio State's loss?(17:58) - Behind the scenes of Texas' comeback(25:09) - Bryce Underwood flips the script(28:50) - Does Oklahoma have a John Mateer problem?(31:54) - What's next for Florida State after firing their AD?(39:12) - Is playing lower-tier teams harmful or helpful?

    Behind the scenes of Texas' comeback and Oregon's collapse + what is Florida State's next move?

  2. 5d ago

    The Big Ten expands replay transparency, LSU's battle vs. the SEC subsides & previewing Ohio State at Texas

    The drama surrounding the ending of last week's Western Michigan vs. Michigan game is the gift that keeps on giving. The latest part of the fallout involves the Big Ten Conference. The Big Ten has announced it is expanding transparency of its replay process to all Big Ten officiated games for the rest of the season. Emily Proud, Chris Hummer and Richard Johnson discuss this decision and if the SEC will follow suit. Plus, they look at Bryce Underwood's struggles and where Michigan goes from here. The SEC's battle with LSU has started to subside, but can the relationship be repaired? The crew discusses. They also dive into if the SEC has taken another step towards self-governance. Then Emily, Chris and Richard preview the big matchup of the weekend. Top-ranked Ohio State visiting fourth-ranked Texas. What are the matchups to watch, who will win and what will the fallout be from the game? Plus, is this the best Texas team since the 2005 National Champions. Chris and Richard also give you some of the top players to watch this weekend. All of this and more on today's College Football Insiders. (0:35) - Big Ten expands replay transparency (2:48) - Will the SEC follow suit in replay transparency? (3:40) - Concerns with Bryce Underwood struggles (10:32) - SEC vs. LSU battle subsides (13:50 ) - Can LSU fix its relationship with the SEC? (15:20) - Will the SEC move towards self-governance? (18:24) - Previewing OSU - Texas (19:15) - Matchup to watch (22:55) - Final score predictions (25:19) - Sunday's headline if Texas wins (27:39) - Is this the best Texas team since 2005? (28:38) - What happens if Ohio State loses? (31:00) - Names to watch: Kamario Taylor (32:45) - Names to watch: Trent Mosley

    The Big Ten expands replay transparency, LSU's battle vs. the SEC subsides & previewing Ohio State at Texas

  3. Sep 7

    Breaking down the drama in the Big House + are Dabo & others already on the hot seat?

    There was no shortage of drama as college football's Week 1 kicked off this week. The Big House took center stage amidst all of the chaos. Host Emily Proud joins Brandon Marcello and John Talty as they discuss what exactly happened at the end of the Michigan game. Did the Big Ten get it wrong, or does this problem go deeper than that? Plus, how concerned should Michigan be after this performance? Speaking of concerning performances, you can add Clemson's name to that list after LSU dominated them in a weather-delayed primetime game on Saturday night. Is Dabo about to be on his way out? The crew dives into that and who else might be feeling the heat after just one week. NIL is a constant talking point in the off-season, but are the performances on the field living up to those dollar figures? Emily, Brandon and John look at some of highly-priced QB's and how they performed this past weekend? Is the price worth the performance or do they need some more time before a decision can be made? Plus, they take a look at how coaches in new places faired in their season opener. And people said Week 1 was going to be boring! Catch up on all of this and more on today's College Football Insiders. (0:45) - Controversy in the Big House (5:40) - Pressure on Whittingham (9:14) - Lane & LSU's Saturday performance (15:00) - Difference between LSU & Clemson (18:15) - Is Dabo in trouble? (22:25) - Coaches already on the hot seat (22:50) - Rutgers HC Greg Schiano (26:55) - Baylor HC Dave Arranda (28:29) - Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell (29:55) - Florida State HC Mike Norvell (31:30) - North Carolina HC Bill Belichick (33:38) - Big money QBs' debuts (34:10) - Miami QB Darian Mensah (36:36) - LSU QB Sam Leavitt (38:30) - Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon (39:50) - Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker (42:00) - Are you worried about Oregon?

    Breaking down the drama in the Big House + are Dabo & others already on the hot seat?

  4. Jul 18

    The HOTTEST seats in college football

    The College Football Insiders crew breaks down the hottest coaching seats heading into the 2026 college football season, debates which coaches are in now-or-never territory, and reacts to the latest developments surrounding Michigan AD Warde Manuel. Plus, the biggest takeaways from ACC Media Days, what to make of the Victory Vaka situation, and a preview of everything to watch at SEC Media Days.

    The HOTTEST seats in college football

  5. May 29

    CFP Expansion Debates | Post-Spring Big Ten & SEC Storylines | Brendan Sorsby Latest | MORE!

    Richard Johnson, Matt Zenitz, and Chris Hummer run through all the latest storylines across college football! From CFP expansion talk at SEC Spring Meetings, to Brendan Sorsby’s future, and post-spring storylines for the Big Ten and ACC. They guys have you covered with that and much more! - (00:00) Intro (1:00) SEC Spring Meetings / CFP Expansion (11:00) Post-Spring SEC Intel (23:00) Post-Spring Big Ten Intel (38:00) Brendan Sorsby Latest (43:30) Could Texas Tech & Texas Actually Play Week 1?

    CFP Expansion Debates | Post-Spring Big Ten & SEC Storylines | Brendan Sorsby Latest | MORE!

  6. May 4

    Introducing 'Scorecard' a golf podcast from CBS Sports

    Welcome to Scorecard, a weekly golf destination where CBS Sports’ voices, Johnson Wagner, Shane Bacon, and Patrick McDonald, break down everything trending in the game. From tournament recaps to previews, pyramids to picks, and all the chaos in between, Scorecard delivers what mattered, what didn’t, and what’s coming next...calling it exactly how it lies. With course breakdowns, bold predictions, and debates you didn’t know you needed, this is your weekly hub for golf conversation with personality. Mark it down. This is Scorecard.

    Introducing 'Scorecard' a golf podcast from CBS Sports

  7. May 1

    Latest Brendan Sorsby updates + Texas Tech, Big 12, national fallout I Post-spring QB battles

    The show opens with the latest on Brendan Sorsby. From there, the focus shifts to key post-spring quarterback battles at Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and more, highlighting who’s trending up heading into the summer. The episode wraps with a broader look at the state of college sports, as recent program cuts and comments from Kirby Smart spark questions about the future of the model and where college football is headed next.

    Latest Brendan Sorsby updates + Texas Tech, Big 12, national fallout I Post-spring QB battles

  8. Apr 8

    Introducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports

    Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify  Deep Waters is where the fight game gets real. Live every Monday on YouTube, some combo of Din Thomas, Chris Weidman, Jorge Masvidal, and Dustin Poirier break down the biggest moments in MMA with the kind of honesty and perspective you only get from guys who’ve been in the cage. From fight reactions and bold matchmaking debates to behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered takes, nothing’s off limits. Each episode hits the biggest storylines in the sport, dives into key fights, and looks ahead to what’s next, with plenty of personality, debate, and chaos along the way. Plus, the live chat is part of the show, giving fans a voice and helping shape the conversation in real time. If you care about the UFC and want more than surface-level analysis, this is where you tap in. Deep Waters, every Monday, live on YouTube. Dive in.

    Introducing 'Deep Waters' a UFC podcast from CBS Sports
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Host Emily Proud is joined by Brandon Marcello, Chris Hummer, John Talty and Richard Johnson to deliver the stories behind the headlines in college football. With unmatched access and elite intel, they’ll tell you how it happened, why it matters, and what comes next. College Football Insider brings you the full picture, not just the tweet. 

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