Always Talkin' Ball: A College Football Podcast

Always Talkin' Ball
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College football the way fans actually talk about it. Always Talkin’ Ball is hosted by Tyler Nohe and Lance Barton - two friends who love breaking down the games, debating the rankings and making predictions that will either look brilliant or come back to haunt them. Each week during the college football season, Tyler and Lance recap the biggest results, explain what they learned, debate the teams rising and falling, preview the most important upcoming games and make their picks. Expect detailed analysis, strong opinions, honest disagreements and plenty of fun along the way!

  1. Sep 15

    Week 3 Preview: Lane Kiffin Returns to Oxford | LSU-Ole Miss + Best Bets

    The biggest storyline in college football this week takes us to Oxford, Mississippi. Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss as LSU’s head coach, and Lance breaks down every angle of the No. 7 Tigers against the No. 8 Rebels — including the enormous pressure on Pete Golding, LSU’s havoc-creating defense, Sam Leavitt’s ability to hurt Ole Miss with his legs and why Trinidad Chambliss may need to put the Rebels on his back to win. Lance is calling for fireworks and predicts Ole Miss 34, LSU 31. Plus, Lance previews Houston at Texas Tech, SMU at Louisville and Florida at Auburn — three major conference games that could shape the Big 12, ACC and SEC races. Then it’s time to bounce back with Week 3 Best Bets as Lance lays the points with Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Texas A&M and Notre Dame.

    Week 3 Preview: Lane Kiffin Returns to Oxford | LSU-Ole Miss + Best Bets

  2. Sep 9

    Week 2 Preview: Who’s For Real? Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan + Best Bets

    Week 2 is where we start finding out who’s actually for real. Lance breaks down four of the biggest games on the college football slate, starting with a heavyweight showdown between Ohio State and Texas in Austin. Can Arch Manning and the Longhorns finally solve the Buckeyes, or does Ohio State make it three straight over Texas? Then it’s Oklahoma at Michigan, where Bryce Underwood and the Wolverines have a lot to prove after an ugly Week 1 performance. Lance trusts Brent Venables and the Sooners enough to make Oklahoma -5.5 an official Best Bet. Plus, Alabama travels to Kentucky for Keelon Russell’s first SEC road test and Will Stein’s first major opportunity to make a statement with the Wildcats, while Arizona State heads into Kyle Field to take on Marcel Reed and Texas A&M. Lance also puts Missouri on Upset Alert in the Border War against Kansas before handing out his full Week 2 betting card after a 9-4-1 combined start to the season. Best Bets: Oklahoma -5.5, Purdue +3, Iowa -13.5, Army -3 and Air Force +3.

    Week 2 Preview: Who’s For Real? Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan + Best Bets

  3. Sep 3

    Sunday Night Showdowns: Wisconsin-Notre Dame & Louisville-Ole Miss | Week 1 Preview

    Week 1 closes with two huge Sunday night matchups, and Lance breaks down both. First, Wisconsin vs Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin brings in dynamic dual-threat quarterback Colton Joseph, but Lance explains why this Notre Dame defense presents an enormous step up in competition — and why CJ Carr, Mike Denbrock and a loaded Irish offense could make an immediate statement. Then, Louisville vs Ole Miss in Nashville might be the best matchup of the entire weekend. Ole Miss brings back Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy, while Louisville counters with Lincoln Kienholz, Isaac Brown and a dangerous defense led by Clev Lubin. Lance breaks down the biggest matchup advantages on both sides and why Louisville has a legitimate path to pulling the upset. And yes — Ole Miss is officially on Upset Alert.

    Sunday Night Showdowns: Wisconsin-Notre Dame & Louisville-Ole Miss | Week 1 Preview

  4. Sep 2

    Saturday Showdowns: Baylor-Auburn & Clemson-LSU | Week 1 Preview

    Week 1 Saturday is loaded, and Lance breaks down two of the biggest matchups on the slate. First up, Baylor vs Auburn in Atlanta. Auburn enters a new era under Alex Golesh with Byrum Brown leading a rebuilt offense, while Baylor turns to DJ Lagway and a heavily reworked defense. Lance explains why Auburn’s rushing attack is the biggest key to the game and why DJ Durkin’s defense is the unit he trusts most. Then it’s the Battle of the Death Valleys as Clemson heads to Baton Rouge to face LSU under the lights. With Clemson breaking in an inexperienced quarterback and multiple new offensive-line starters, Lance breaks down why LSU’s defense could control the matchup — and why Lane Kiffin and Sam Leavitt could have the Tigers rolling immediately. Plus, Lance gives his predictions for both games and explains why LSU -10 is one of his official Week 1 Best Bets.

    Saturday Showdowns: Baylor-Auburn & Clemson-LSU | Week 1 Preview

  5. Sep 2

    Week 1 Preview: Who Gets Exposed? Four Huge Matchups, Upset Alert & Best Bets

    Week 1 of college football is here, and Lance takes the mic for his first solo episode of Always Talkin’ Ball. He breaks down four of the weekend’s biggest matchups: Baylor vs Auburn, Clemson at LSU, Wisconsin vs Notre Dame and Louisville vs Ole Miss. From Auburn’s new-look offense and DJ Lagway’s fresh start at Baylor, to Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut in Death Valley, Notre Dame’s loaded roster at Lambeau and a Louisville-Ole Miss matchup with real upset potential, there’s plenty to unpack. Lance also puts Ole Miss on Upset Alert against Jeff Brohm and Louisville before giving out his first official Best Bets of Week 1 — including LSU -10 and his favorite play of the week, UCLA -2 at Cal. He also addresses the future of the show, with Tyler stepping back from regular podcast duties while continuing to create content for the ATB socials. For the full episode, I’d use “Who Gets Exposed?” in the title because it ties directly into the thumbnail and gives the package one strong hook instead of making the title read like a schedule listing.

    Week 1 Preview: Who Gets Exposed? Four Huge Matchups, Upset Alert & Best Bets

  6. Aug 26

    Games We Can’t Wait For, Heisman Picks & Week Zero Best Bets

    We look ahead at the biggest games and best Saturdays of the 2026 college football season, including the one matchup each of us is most excited to watch and our Top 3 weeks of the year. Then we make our preseason Heisman picks before finishing with our favorite Week Zero bets. Tyler’s Heisman selections: Darian Mensah to win (+950)Josh Hoover best value (+1500)Rocco Becht dark horse (+5500)Tyler’s Week Zero bets: USC-San Jose State OVER 58.5Florida State -29.5 vs. New Mexico State

    Games We Can’t Wait For, Heisman Picks & Week Zero Best Bets

  7. Aug 25

    2026 College Football Playoff Predictions: Our Full Brackets

    Tyler and Lance reveal their complete 2026 College Football Playoff predictions and pick every matchup through the National Championship. They agree on 11 of the 12 playoff teams, but disagree dramatically on Ohio State, BYU vs. Alabama, Indiana’s ceiling and several postseason matchups. Tyler predicts Notre Dame over Oregon for the National Championship, while Lance has Georgia beating Notre Dame.

    2026 College Football Playoff Predictions: Our Full Brackets

  8. Aug 24

    Our 2026 College Football Top 16 Rankings

    Tyler and Lance unveil their preseason Top 16 rankings for the 2026 college football season and compare them with the official Always Talkin’ Ball consensus rankings. We debate the No. 1 team in the country, Indiana’s place among the national elite, Texas Tech and BYU in the Big 12, Miami’s championship potential, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and the toughest teams to leave out.

    Our 2026 College Football Top 16 Rankings
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College football the way fans actually talk about it. Always Talkin’ Ball is hosted by Tyler Nohe and Lance Barton - two friends who love breaking down the games, debating the rankings and making predictions that will either look brilliant or come back to haunt them. Each week during the college football season, Tyler and Lance recap the biggest results, explain what they learned, debate the teams rising and falling, preview the most important upcoming games and make their picks. Expect detailed analysis, strong opinions, honest disagreements and plenty of fun along the way!

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