The Smart Fan - The Unofficial Ole Miss Football Podcast

Clint Branch
  • 5.0 (3)
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The Smart Fan is an Ole Miss football podcast for fans who want to go beyond the headlines and beneath the surface. Host, Clint Branch breaks down the Rebels with thoughtful analysis, meaningful conversations, and a focus on what really impacts the program. If you're looking for informed, honest conversations, and deeper insight into the team you love, you've found your home. From recruiting, the transfer portal, NIL, revenue sharing, roster construction, game strategy, coaching decisions, the Smart Fan delivers context. This podcast is for you...The Smart Fan. Let's Talk Football.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 17 - Three Ole Miss Players May Return to College Football; 2026 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team

    We talk about the 3 Ole Miss players, Wydette Williams, Dae'Quan Wright, and Zxavian Harris' potential return to college football. What does that mean in light of the temporary injunction ruling? We also look at the 2026 Preseason Coaches All-SEC football team selections.

  2. 2d ago

    Episode 16 - Some Defensive Talk As Well As Some Offensive Line Updates

    Today we review an interview with Coach Pete Golding (from Michael Borkey - MississippiSportsTalk) as well as review some of Bryan Brown's responses from his interview... We also discuss some offensive line updates as well as look at the competition going on in Fall Camp for both Offensive Tackle positions

  3. 3d ago

    Episode 15 - The 2027 NFL Draft Talent List, Ole Miss Becoming National Brand, and the Top 15 Most Expensive Rosters

    We talk about the national brand that Ole Miss is becoming... Their on-field logo with Progressive, as well as the NFL's Draft Talent List. We also talk about the nation's most expensive rosters, as well as the AP's Top 25.

  4. Aug 13

    Episode 14 - Pete Golding's Philosophy on Development of Players

    We listen to Pete Golding answer a very interesting question about an old perception of Mississippi high school players. Good coaches don't lower their expectations because of a player's starting point when it comes to development. Throughout Coach Golding's career he has emphasized teaching fundamentals, giving players limited roles early, and expanding those roles as they demonstrate mastery. Even the best players don't always absorb the entire scheme on day one. We also listen to John David Baker talk about how he doesn't fit players into his scheme or plan, he plans and schemes around his players' abilities.

  5. Aug 11

    Episode 13 - How Old is this Ole Miss Roster?

    Ole Miss has a strong case for the claim that they have the most experienced roster in the SEC. When you combine returning starters, career starts, career snaps, and proven transfer portal production, I believe Ole Miss has the strongest claim to being the most experienced roster entering 2026.

  6. Aug 8

    Episode 12 - Fall Camp Updates & Offensive Line Talk

    Here are the biggest takeaways from the media interviews from Fall Camp's first day of practice... We also dive into the Offensive Line and discuss Coach John Garrison's philosophy.

  7. Aug 6

    Episode 11 - The Running Back Room

    Today we're taking a look at what I believe could become one of the deepest and most talented running back rooms in all of college football. How will new Offensive Coordinator, John David Baker, utilize all of these talented and explosive running backs?

  8. Aug 4

    Episode 10- The Protect College Sports Act

    In this episode I attempt to explain the Protect College Sports Act. The NCAA's future could be decided in the next few months. Through this bill, Congress attempts to turn the wild west of NIL, revenue sharing, and player transferring into a regulated system. Let's discuss...

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The Smart Fan is an Ole Miss football podcast for fans who want to go beyond the headlines and beneath the surface. Host, Clint Branch breaks down the Rebels with thoughtful analysis, meaningful conversations, and a focus on what really impacts the program. If you're looking for informed, honest conversations, and deeper insight into the team you love, you've found your home. From recruiting, the transfer portal, NIL, revenue sharing, roster construction, game strategy, coaching decisions, the Smart Fan delivers context. This podcast is for you...The Smart Fan. Let's Talk Football.

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