College Football Unfiltered

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College Football Unfiltered: Presented by Sports Seriously is USA TODAY Sports’ college sports podcast, hosted by USA TODAY Sports columnist Blake Toppmeyer. With sharp analysis, real perspective, and a finger on the pulse of the biggest storylines in college football, delivering news, opinions, and context fans actually care about. You can also find our episodes on USATODAY.com and USA TODAY Sports on YouTube.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    College Football Week 1 Picks and Predictions

    The College Football Unfiltered podcast crew breaks down the biggest Week 1 matchups for episode 6 and delivers expert picks against the spread. Blake Toppmeyer, Paul Myerberg and John Brice analyze LSU versus Clemson, Notre Dame versus Wisconsin, Ole Miss versus Louisville, Auburn versus Baylor and Florida State versus SMU. Get their top betting insights, predictions and picks against the spread before kickoff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 5d ago

    Paul Finebaum on Lane Kiffin, Dabo Swinney, Arch Manning and Alabama

    ESPN and SEC Network host Paul Finebaum joins College Football Unfiltered to discuss the biggest storylines entering the college football season. Finebaum shares his thoughts on Lane Kiffin's future at LSU, Dabo Swinney's standing at Clemson, Kalen DeBoer's pressure at Alabama, and the expectations surrounding Arch Manning at Texas. He also makes predictions for the national championship, Heisman Trophy and College Football Playoff contenders in a wide ranging conversation with USA TODAY Sports columnist Blake Toppmeyer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. 6d ago

    Why Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut against Clemson is a must-not-lose

    Week 1 is here and all eyes are on LSU and Clemson. Blake Toppmeyer, Paul Myerberg and John Brice break down the biggest takeaways from Week Zero, discuss whether Lane Kiffin's LSU gamble is worth the controversy, and debate whether Clemson can return to national prominence. Plus, reactions to North Carolina's win under Bill Belichick, Virginia's statement victory, Memphis' big road win and what it all means for the College Football Playoff race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Aug 28

    Did Kalen DeBoer make right QB choice with Keelon Russell for Alabama?

    On Episode 3 of College Football Unfiltered: Presented by Sports Seriously, Blake Toppmeyer asks fellow USAT colleagues Matt Hayes and John Brice whether or not they believe Keelon Russell is the right choice to be Alabama's starting quarterback. They also discuss Tennessee's quarterback situation in the SEC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Aug 26

    Which coach is on the HOTTEST seat in college football before Week 0?

    On another episode of College Football Unfiltered: Presented by Sports Seriously, Blake Toppmeyer chats again with colleagues Matt Hayes and John Brice to discuss which coach is on a hot seat before Week 0 even kicks off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Aug 24

    UNC vs. TCU: Will Bill Belichick be better or worse than last season?

    Brand new show alert! College Football Unfiltered: presented by Sports Seriously is a new USA TODAY Sports show to tackle all things college football. Join Blake Toppmeyer, Matt Hayes, and John Brice this week to talk about the upcoming Week 0 matchup between TCU and UNC and whether or not Bill Belichick will be able to turn things around this season. Check out more episodes of College Football: Unfiltered coming this week, diving into the Alabama QB decision and which coaches are on the hot seat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Aug 23

    Our final SEC football predictions (who's making the playoff?) Plus, big news about the podcast!

    With Week 0 nearly upon us, it's time to lock in our final College Football Playoff predictions for the SEC.  We expect four SEC teams to make the playoff, but which four? That's the conversation on today's episode, as hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams log some final predictions before the season kicks off. Toppmeyer and Adams agree on three SEC teams that'll make the playoff, but they disagree on the fourth. They also disagree on which team will win the SEC Championship, and they debate Heisman Trophy hopefuls from the SEC. Earlier in the episode, they weigh in on the quarterback decisions at Tennessee and Alabama. Also, we reveal some big news about the podcast: SEC Football Unfiltered will become College Football Unfiltered. Toppmeyer will host the new show, which will feature top voices from USA TODAY Sports. If you're subscribed to this show, you'll begin to see College Football Unfiltered episodes appear in this feed, or search College Football Unfiltered wherever you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Our final SEC football predictions (who's making the playoff?) Plus, big news about the podcast!

  8. Aug 17

    Have the media turned against the SEC? And, did Alabama get snubbed?

    Nearly 70 media members voted in the preseason AP Poll. None of them voted for an SEC team as No. 1. What gives? Why are the media out on the SEC? There's probably no conspiracy here, and this is a byproduct of the Big Ten producing three straight national champions. The B1G has reloaded, and Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana sparkle with national championship potential this season. Still, is it not odd that Georgia or Texas did not receive a single first-place vote? On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams break down the AP Poll and debate why the SEC got shut out of first-place votes. Adams makes his case for why Texas should be worthy of a first-place vote, while Toppmeyer outlines a theory as to why nobody voted Texas No. 1. Later in the episode, the hosts debate whether Alabama got snubbed in the AP Poll. The Tide are ranked No. 13, two spots lower than the US LBM Coaches Poll. Toppmeyer argues that the AP ranking might be an overreaction to the Saban dynasty being finished. Finally, Toppmeyer and Adams sound off on Jayden Daniels sending a cease and desist to LSU, his alma mater. Fair, or foul? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Have the media turned against the SEC? And, did Alabama get snubbed?

  9. Aug 11

    If SEC expands to 19 members, which schools should the conference pursue?

    If a bipartisan bill becomes federal law, then Congress will limit conferences like the SEC to no more than 19 members, in a bid to prevent mega-conferences. Such a law wouldn't force the SEC to pursue further expansion, but it might spur another round of realignment as conferences race to 19. If the SEC did decide to add three more members, which schools should it consider? That's the subject of debate on today's episode, as hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams each make their case for which three schools would suit SEC expansion. They agree on one school from the ACC to top the SEC's wish list. From there, Adams heads southwest for additional expansion, while Toppmeyer stays on the east coast and builds a case to further solidify the SEC's basketball bona fides. Interestingly, neither host makes a case for the SEC to add either Florida State or Clemson, which profile as good cultural fits, but their football programs are losing ground in this pay-for-play landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    If SEC expands to 19 members, which schools should the conference pursue?
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College Football Unfiltered: Presented by Sports Seriously is USA TODAY Sports’ college sports podcast, hosted by USA TODAY Sports columnist Blake Toppmeyer. With sharp analysis, real perspective, and a finger on the pulse of the biggest storylines in college football, delivering news, opinions, and context fans actually care about. You can also find our episodes on USATODAY.com and USA TODAY Sports on YouTube.

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