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If you care about College Football, this podcast is for you.  Former NFL player and national radio host George Wrighster and CFB writer Ralph Amsden host the best College Football content in all the land. An Unafraid Show production.

  1. 5d ago

    Alabama Football in Trouble, Jeremiah Smith Rated 99, $4.5B NIL Deals & MORE

    Alabama football is heading in the wrong direction. Can Kalen DeBoer stop the Crimson Tide from becoming just another really good program instead of the sport’s inevitable final boss. He also reacts to the NCAA’s new five-for-five eligibility model getting sued almost immediately, why the rollout is the real issue, how the rule could push more pressure down into high school sports and parenting decisions, why the NIL market is already headed past $4.5 billion, and why the revenue-sharing cap is starting to feel fake if third-party money keeps flowing. George also breaks down EA Sports College Football 27 ratings, Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith becoming the first 99 overall player of the new era, Oregon Ducks having the most loaded roster in the game, and why the Big 12 might have more high-end talent than people want to admit. He also talks about Nike bringing back The Opening with real NIL money on the line, the Citadel finding human remains under its stadium, and why 1991 Washington deserves more respect in any conversation about the best college football teams of the 1990s. George explains why the real problem for Alabama football is not that DeBoer cannot coach, because he can, but that the Alabama Crimson Tide are no longer recruiting, retaining, and scaring people the way it did under Nick Saban. Chapters 00:00 Intro: Alabama, EA CFB 27, NIL, NCAA Rules, And More 01:28 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:06 NCAA Approves Five-For-Five And Gets Sued Immediately 07:00 How This Rule Could Change Youth Sports And Parenting 10:56 CFB Eligibility Is Really About Money Now 11:49 The Athletic’s Best Teams Of The 1990s List 15:48 NIL Money Is Blowing Past Expectations 20:48 Jeremiah Smith Gets A 99 In EA CFB 27 21:28 Why Oregon Might Have The Most Loaded Roster In The Game 23:58 Nike Brings Back The Opening With Real NIL Money 25:50 The Citadel Finds Human Remains Under The Stadium 27:29 Can Kalen DeBoer Stop Alabama’s Fall? 32:04 Nick Saban Built An Empire, DeBoer Inherited One 34:13 Why Alabama Fans Should Be Nervous About Recruiting 37:23 NIL And The Portal Changed Alabama’s Old Advantage 41:49 Can DeBoer Print New NFL Draft Receipts? 43:05 What Alabama’s Quarterback Situation Has To Prove 47:26 Alabama Football Is Now Fighting In A New Market 51:51 George And Ralph Draft Their Best EA CFB Players Since NCAA 14   #alabamafootball #SECFootball #cfbnews #collegefootball #cfb #KalenDeBoer #NickSaban #EASportsCollegeFootball27 #CollegeFootball27 #JeremiahSmith #OregonFootball #NIL #NCAA #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #CollegeFootballNews #CollegeFootballTalk #RevenueSharing #TheOpening #AlabamaRecruiting  #BigTenFootball See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 10m
  2. Jun 25

    Brendan Sorsby Is Out Of Options, Oregon Ducks Japan Takeover & MORE

    Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is left with nowhere to play with the NFL supplemental draft not happening, George explains why Oregon Ducks taking Dante Moore and the Oregon football brand to Tokyo, Japan is a massive NIL and business lesson for the rest of college football, and says college football analyst David Pollack is right that too many families are letting youth sports steal summers that should still belong to childhood. He also breaks down why the NCAA reportedly canceling waiver requests instead of deciding them could send even more athletes back to court. Ranking the best college football quarterbacks for the 2026 season based on one question: if you had a national championship roster, who do you trust most to win it all? George puts Dante Moore at No. 1, followed by CJ Carr, Darian Mensah, Julian Sayin, and Trindad Chambliss, while also breaking down where Arch Manning, Gunner Stockton, Nico Iamaleava, Byron Brown, Noah Fifita, and others land. He explains why this is not an NFL Draft ranking, but a trust ranking built around production, decision-making, toughness, recovery, and who has shown the ability to handle real pressure. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Top 2026 QBs, Sorsby, Oregon To Tokyo, And More 01:22 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:00 Brendan Sorsby: No NFL Supplemental Draft 04:32 David Pollack Is Right About Youth Sports And Summers 07:10 Why Youth Sports Culture Manipulates Parents 10:26 NIL Is Bigger Than Just Pay-For-Play 12:12 NCAA Waiver Requests May Be Headed Back To Court 15:32 The NCAA Needs A Process Worth Respecting 16:08 Oregon Takes Dante Moore And The Ducks Brand To Tokyo 19:20 Why International Branding Could Change College Football 20:38 Toosii Leaves LSU To Resume His Rap Career 21:39 Jake Paul Should Stay Away From College Football 22:42 Stop Falling For Parody Accounts 25:18 George’s Top 12 Quarterbacks In College Football 25:57 No. 1 Dante Moore 27:15 No. 2 CJ Carr 29:11 No. 3 Darian Mensah 29:51 No. 4 Julian Sayin 31:08 No. 5 Trindad Chambliss 32:21 No. 6 Arch Manning 33:37 No. 7 Gunner Stockton 34:17 No. 8 Nico Iamaleava 35:42 No. 9 Byron Brown 36:19 No. 10 Noah Fifita 37:48 No. 11 Drew Mestemaker 38:28 No. 12 Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele 39:19 First Five Out: Hoover, Maiava, Damond Williams, Sellers, Leavitt 40:21 The Rest Of George’s QB Rankings 41:00 Final Takeaways On The 2026 QB Trust List #CollegeFootball #DanteMoore #OregonFootball #BrendanSorsby #DavidPollack #CFB #NCAA #ArchManning #NicoIamaleava #CJCarr #DarianMensah #JulianSayin #ByronBrown #NoahFifita #GunnerStockton #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #CollegeFootballNews #CollegeFootballTalk #NIL #qbrankings #quarterback #quarterbacks #CFBNews #texastechfootball #lsufootballv See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  3. Jun 21

    Notre Dame Has To Answer to College Football Fans, Brendan Sorsby Too

    Notre Dame football has to answer all the fan criticism, Brendan Sorsby’s agent saying Cincinnati football knew about his gambling issue for two years before Texas Tech, why quarterbacks need to stop chasing the biggest offer and start chasing the best path, why college football programs should be allowed to pay for unofficial visits, why Jim Nagy’s new Oklahoma Sooners GM contract proves there is real money in roster building, and why Roman Rashada’s athlete-claims business is the kind of hustle that pops up when college sports creates a new economy without enough guardrails. George also explains why the NFL, NFLPA, MLB, and NBPA need to stay out of college sports legislation if they are not actually representing current college athletes. Then Notre Dame football reports to College Football Court, where Bryan Driskell of  @irishbreakdown   defends the Fighting Irish against charges involving conference independence, NBC exposure, ACC drama, transfer changes, wide receiver development, USC rivalry chaos, skipping the Pop-Tarts Bowl, Marcus Freeman, and whether Notre Dame gets special playoff treatment.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Notre Dame Court, Sorsby, Recruiting, Jim Nagy, And More 01:30 Best Thing George Saw Today 01:58 Brendan Sorsby’s Agent Says Cincinnati Knew 06:54 NFL Teams Still Doing Due Diligence On Sorsby 07:33 Why Quarterbacks Need To Stop Chasing The Biggest Offer 13:20 Let Schools Pay For Unofficial Visits 18:26 Jim Nagy’s Oklahoma Deal Changes The Sports Dream 22:30 Roman Rashada And The New Athlete-Claims Hustle 27:55 Pro Leagues Need To Stay Out Of College Sports Legislation 30:38 Notre Dame football Goes To College Football Court 31:23 Charge 1: Conference Independence And Espionage 34:47 Charge 2: Too Much Notre Dame Exposure 39:25 Charge 3: ACC Damage And Playoff Drama 42:14 Charge 4: Notre Dame’s New Transfer Strategy 45:13 Charge 5: Wide Receiver Development Fraud 46:41 Charge 6: USC Rivalry Cyberbullying 52:25 Charge 7: Skipping The Pop-Tarts Bowl 54:30 Charge 8: Fighting Irish Mascot Debate 57:07 Charge 9: Marcus Freeman And The DEI Argument 01:01:10 Charge 10: Letting Indiana Become A National Power 01:04:16 Final Verdict On Notre Dame 01:04:54 Does Notre Dame football Get Special Playoff Treatment? 01:07:45 Hot Take Corner: Why Are We Still Putting Turf Back In?   #NotreDameFootball #BrendanSorsby #CincinnatiFootball #BryanDriskell #MarcusFreeman #CollegeFootballCourt #BrianHartline #USFFootball #Recruiting #JimNagy #OklahomaFootball #RomanRashada #USCFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #CollegeFootballNews #CollegeFootballTalk #NotreDame See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 9m
  4. Jun 20

    Protect College Sports Act is AWFUL+The Truth About Indiana Football

    George Wrighster breaks down Indiana football under Kurt Cignetti, Nick Saban’s comments on the Save College Sports bill, why Notre Dame is right that the salary cap is too low, why NC State vs Virginia in Brazil got canceled, and how Indiana went from the most losing program in college football to national champion. George explains why the current college sports model is broken, why collective bargaining is the real answer, and why Indiana fans are acting like new money after Kurt Cignetti changed the entire trajectory of the Hoosiers. He also breaks down Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh, Toby Osunsanmi, and the 2026 Indiana roster, plus whether the Hoosiers can actually do it again now that the whole sport sees them coming.   Chapters 00:00 Intro: Indiana Football, Nick Saban, Notre Dame, NC State, Virginia 01:10 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:05 Why Nick Saban Should Not Run College Football 03:21 The Save College Sports Bill Still Misses The Point 05:00 Why Roster Budgets Are Not The Real Problem 06:39 Conference Realignment Started This Mess 08:09 Why Collective Bargaining Is The Only Real Answer 10:12 Why The Current College Sports Bill Is A Non-Starter 16:04 Notre Dame Is Right That The Salary Cap Is Too Low 18:56 Jordan Adams Joins SMU After Pro Baseball 21:12 Why NC State vs Virginia In Brazil Got Canceled 24:14 Zachariah Branch Charges Dropped 25:44 The Truth About Indiana Football 27:58 Why Indiana Fans Are Acting Like New Money 28:48 Kurt Cignetti Built Indiana On Discipline 30:19 How Indiana Used The Portal The Right Way 31:49 The Big Question For Indiana In 2026 34:12 Why Indiana’s Defense Became A Problem For Everybody 35:48 Indiana’s Easy Non-Conference Schedule Gets Called Out 37:20 Can Indiana Handle Being The Target Now? 38:12 Can The Hoosiers Really Do It Again? 39:10 Top Things CFB players waste NIL Money on   #cfb #collegefootballnews #indianafootball #indianahoosiersfootball #NCAA #collegefootball #cfbnews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  5. Jun 12

    College Football's Biggest Problem Isn't What You Think, Brendan Sorsby Update & MORE

    Explaining how to fix the college football playoff committee ranking and give a perfect CFP committee for 2027, why Texas Tech football keeps making the Brendan Sorsby situation worse, why Big 12 leadership is seriously discussing what to do next to keep Sorsby from playing, why the Delaware Blue Hens probably did not make $12 million in EA College Football royalties, and why fan bases are losing their minds over the latest 247Sports five-star rankings. George also sits down with former College Football Playoff committee member Paola Boivin to get an inside look at how the committee really works, what people get wrong about the process, and why he still believes the sport needs a more professional committee structure built around people whose full-time job is evaluating college football. This college football podcast provides everything you need to know. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: CFP Committee, Brendan Sorsby, Delaware Rumor, 247 Rankings 01:28 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:29 Why Texas Tech Keeps Making The Sorsby Situation Worse 08:18 Is A Texas Tech Boycott Actually Possible? 10:44 The Delaware $12 Million Royalties Rumor Gets Investigated 16:29 Your Team Is Not Being Targeted By 247Sports Five-Star Rankings 18:46 UCLA, Nebraska, And The Five-Star Surprise 20:40 How The College Football Playoff Committee Really Works 24:04 Why CFP Criteria Feels So Inconsistent 31:33 George’s Case For A Professionalized Committee 39:50 Former CFP Member Paola Boivin Joins The Show 41:20 How Paola Got The Call To Join The CFP Committee 42:35 What “Diversity” Actually Means On The Committee 44:35 When The Work Really Starts For Committee Members 47:36 Does The Committee Actually Have Enough Time? 49:31 Should CFP Committee Work Become A Full-Time Job? 51:21 The Wildest CFP Conspiracy Theory Paola Heard 53:25 What The Committee Watch Process Really Looks Like 55:12 Which Stats Matter Most In The Room 57:50 The Strength Of Schedule Problem 01:00:32 Should The CFP Committee Punish Texas Tech? 01:02:18 Paola Defends The Current CFP Process 01:03:45 Should The Playoff Expand Beyond 12 Teams? 01:05:27 Women In Football And Why The Growth Matters 01:08:07 George Builds His Perfect CFP Committee   #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #PaolaBoivin #BrendanSorsby #TexasTechFootball #TexasTech #BrettYormark #CodyCampbell #DelawareBlueHens #EACollegeFootball #247Sports #RecruitingRankings #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #CollegeFootballNews #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #CollegeFootballPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 16m
  6. Jun 4

    Truth About Lane Kiffin , Texas Longhorns Massive Pressure, SEC Meetings Intel, And CFP Expansion

    How Lane Kiffin became the most quotable and talked-about coach in college football (CFB), why Steve Sarkisian has the whole Big 12 fighting his Texas Longhorns, how 24 team playoff expansion (CFP) propaganda is getting out of control, and why Ole Miss football wants Lane Kiffin and Steve Sark punished by the SEC. He also explains why Texas football is now under massive pressure, why Penn State head coach Matt Campbell needs to stop talking about Iowa State, and ranks the 10 most insufferable fan bases if they won a national championship in 2026. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football is now driven as much by narrative, attention, and perception as it is by wins and losses. He explains why Lane Kiffin has turned stumbling upward into a personal brand, why Texas and Steve Sarkeesian now have no choice but to win after all the hype, and why the SEC’s 16-team playoff preference makes perfect sense once you realize who actually benefits. George also digs into Ole Miss wanting conference discipline while fighting NCAA enforcement, why Matt Campbell’s Penn State comments were unnecessary, and why some fan bases would become absolutely unbearable if they won it all in 2026. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Lane Kiffin, Sark, CFP Expansion, Ole Miss, Texas Pressure 01:03 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:03 Steve Sarkisian Has The Big 12 Mad At Texas 04:03 Why Sark Cannot Talk Like That About Texas Tech 05:03 On3’s Rankings Just Raised The Pressure On Texas football 07:14 Is The SEC Actually More Talented Than The Big Ten? 09:21 Why The SEC Prefers A 16-Team Playoff 10:28 Why College Football Rosters Are Becoming Unsustainable 12:40 Ole Miss Wants The SEC To Punish Lane Kiffin And Sark 15:57 NCAA Investigation Into Ole Miss And Clemson Allegations 17:00 Ole Miss Wants Rules For Others, Not Themselves 18:03 Matt Campbell Needs To Stop Talking About Iowa State 19:30 How Lane Kiffin Became College Football’s Biggest Character 21:26 Lane Kiffin’s Fresno State Exit Explained 23:39 From USC OC To Raiders Head Coach 24:49 Why Lane Kiffin’s Raiders Firing Made Him Famous 25:52 Tennessee, NCAA Scrutiny, And Leaving After One Year 27:35 USC, The Tarmac, And Becoming Folklore 30:43 Alabama, Nick Saban, And Lane’s Coaching Rehab 31:48 FAU And The Comeback Phase Of Lane Kiffin 32:54 Ole Miss Turned Lane Into A Real Program Builder 34:00 Why LSU And Lane Kiffin Might Actually Fit 37:07 Lane Kiffin Has No More Excuses At LSU 38:19 Top 10 Most Insufferable Fan Bases Begins 38:40 No. 10 Oregon Ducks 39:16 No. 9 Michigan Wolverines 39:57 No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders 40:41 No. 7 Miami Hurricanes 41:18 No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes 42:00 No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers 42:48 No. 4 Texas Longhorns 43:53 No. 3 LSU Tigers 44:43 No. 2 USC Trojans 46:07 No. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish #LaneKiffin #SteveSarkisian #TexasFootball #TexasTechFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #OleMissFootball #LSUFootball #MattCampbell #PennStateFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #SECFootball #Big12Football #BigTenFootball #NotreDameFootball #USCFootball #CollegeFootballNews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  7. May 27

    Interview: Oregon OC Drew Mehringer, USC Under Pressure, 24-Team CFP, Top Transfer QBs & More

    Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer sits down for an interview with George Wrighster to talking Oregon football, Dante Moore, coaching growth, tight end versatility, Urban Meyer’s influence, and the life-changing brain injury that reshaped his perspective forever. Drew explains how he got the Oregon Ducks OC job, why being where your feet are matters, and why Oregon football’s culture, collaboration, and details make it one of the best jobs in the Big Ten and college football programs in the nation. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow   Chapters: 00:00 Drew Mehringer On The Brain Surgery That Changed His Life 00:10 How Drew Mehringer Got The Oregon Ducks OC Job 00:46 Why Young Coaches Need To Slow Down 02:23 The Biggest Lessons He Learned Before Becoming A Coordinator 04:47 Why Tight Ends Coaches Understand Everything 05:23 The Evolution Of The Tight End Position 07:00 Dante Moore’s Leadership And Maturity 08:25 What Winning Around Urban Meyer Taught Him 10:19 How Injuries And Football Ending Early Changed His Perspective 12:09 The Van Halen Concert And Emergency Surgery Story 14:01 Life After The Wake-Up Call 14:51 George Wraps Up With Oregon football OC Drew Mehringer   #OregonFootball #DrewMehringer #OregonDucks #DanteMoore #DanLanning #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #OregonOC #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #CollegeFootballNews #bigtenfootball  #Resilience #Coaching #OregonOffense #DanteMooreOregon #CollegeFootb allPodcast #GoDucks#Collegefootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  8. May 21

    Texas Longhorns CFP Chances, Indiana Football Reality Check, 24-Team Playoff, Brendan Sorsby & More

    George Wrighster tells the truth about Texas Longhorns football under Steve Sarkisian. He breaks down whether Texas Football is a real CFP national championship contender, whether Steve Sarkisian is a championship-level coach, why the 24-team College Football Playoff (CFP) keeps gaining momentum, why Indiana fans need a reality check, what Brendan Sorsby’s judge means for Texas Tech, and why college football fans still root for the laundry more than the names in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. George also explains why Oregon football had a better offseason than Indiana Football, why the Big Ten coaches unanimously backing a 24-team CFP is bad for the sport, and why the Texas Longhorns are now in the uncomfortable spot where respect is no longer enough and only trophies will do. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that Texas is no longer trying to prove it belongs. Texas already matters again. The real question now is whether Steve Sarkisian can finish the job and turn playoff relevance into a national championship. George explains why Sark rebuilt Texas from a 5-7 mess into a real SEC contender, why Quinn Ewers changed the way people talked about the Longhorns, and why the Arch Manning era now comes with no more excuses. He also breaks down why replacing Pete Kwiatkowski with Will Muschamp is a huge gamble, why the 24-team playoff would hurt the regular season more than help it, why Indiana fans are acting like new money in college football, and why fans care more about the jerseys winning than any single player’s NIL value. George also digs into Texas Tech football QB Brendan Sorsby’s legal situation, the Oregon Ducks transfer lawsuit, and the bigger truth that college football still has no real unified leadership.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Texas Longhorns, 24-Team CFP, Indiana, Brendan Sorsby, NIL 01:32 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:00 Why The 24-Team Playoff Is Probably Coming 03:08 Why Coaches Love 24 Teams For The Wrong Reasons 03:52 The Biggest Problems With A 24-Team Playoff 06:12 What The 2025 Bracket Would Have Looked Like 07:04 Why Rivalry Week Would Actually Lose Value 09:24 Why College Football Needs One Real Boss 11:39 George Calls Out Indiana Hoosiers Fans And ESPN 12:31 Why Indiana Football Is Acting Like New Money 15:03 Why Oregon Had A Better Offseason Than Indiana 16:27 Brooks Austin Was Right About The Laundry Over The Names 18:44 Why Fans Root For Teams More Than Players 21:32 Brendan Sorsby Gets A Texas Tech Judge 23:02 Tommy Tuberville Running For Governor? 23:21 Oregon football Sues Transfer Dakota Fields 24:31 The Truth About Texas Under Steve Sarkeesian 25:19 How Sark Rebuilt Texas Into A Real Power 26:12 Why Texas football Missing The CFP Changed Everything 27:10 Why Sark’s Defensive Coordinator Move Raises Questions 27:59 Quinn Ewers Changed The Way People Saw Texas 29:29 Why The Arch Manning Era Still Has Questions 30:19 Texas Has No Excuses On Offense In 2026 31:14 Will Muschamp And The Huge Defensive Gamble 32:48 The Pressure On Sark Is About Reputation Now 33:32 Top 10 NFL Games For College Football Fans 34:32 Why Caleb Downs vs The Giants Matters 35:29 Browns vs Titans And The WR Draft Debate 36:24 Raiders vs Jets And The Stanford-Cal Rivalry Twist 37:15 Raiders vs Saints And Arizona State vs Arizona Storylines 38:02 Panthers vs Bears For The Interior Football Sickos 38:56 Browns vs Bucs And Reuben Bain vs Spencer Fano 39:56 Why Every Chiefs Game Matters For College Football Fans #TexasLonghorns IndianaFootball #CFP #TexasFootball #stevesarkisian #ArchManning #QuinnEwers #CollegeFootballPlayoff #OregonDucks #OregonFootball #BrendanSorsby #TexasTechFootball #NIL #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #WillMuschamp #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootballNews #bigten See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
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If you care about College Football, this podcast is for you.  Former NFL player and national radio host George Wrighster and CFB writer Ralph Amsden host the best College Football content in all the land. An Unafraid Show production.

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