The Eye Test College Football Podcast with Aiden Petterson

Aiden Petterson
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Aiden Petterson, a contributor for SB Nation's "Mountain West Connection", gives his thoughts on the ever-changing world of college football. Despite his roots lying in Missouri, he has covered Boise State and Wyoming football for four years and strives to immerse himself in college football 24/7/365. Whether it's a battle of SEC perennial powers or an under-the-radar clash in the Sun Belt, he is sure to cover your favorite team and not mince words.

  1. 5d ago

    A Double-Whammy: Dissecting the Carnage of Week 7 and Looking Ahead to Week 8

    In this episode of The Eye Test College Football Podcast, Aiden Petterson reviews the chaotic events of week seven in college football, highlighting significant upsets and performances. He discusses the implications for teams moving forward and reflects on the unpredictable nature of the current season. In this episode, Aiden Petterson discusses the implications of James Madison's recent loss on their playoff chances and the upcoming college football games. He also delves into the future expansion of the college football playoffs and its potential impact on coaching decisions and the Group of Six teams. Takeaways Historic chaos in college footballUnderdogs dominate top teams James Madison's playoff hopes dimmedExpansion of college football playoffs Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Week Seven Overview03:02 Key Takeaways from Week Seven05:58 Notable Upsets and Performances11:57 Analyzing Team Dynamics and Future Prospects17:04 The SEC Landscape and Surprising Results23:03 Emerging Teams and Playoff Contenders30:03 Conclusion and Season Reflection31:25 James Madison's First Loss and Playoff Implications35:07 Upcoming Games and Key Matchups35:57 Future of College Football Playoffs40:47 Impact of Expanded Playoffs on Coaching Decisions45:10 Group of Six Teams and Their Challenges51:17 Week Eight Predictions and Best Bets01:05:42 Closing Thoughts on College Football

  2. Oct 14

    WEEK 7 PREVIEW: TOP 25 MATCHUPS ABOUND, WISCONSIN AND BAYLOR FOR THE CFP, UPSET WATCH, AND BEST BETS

    In this episode of The Eye Test College Football Podcast, Aiden Petterson previews week seven of college football, discussing key matchups, betting insights, and potential upsets. He analyzes the performance and prospects of top teams like Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame, while also highlighting intriguing games involving Mississippi State, Kentucky, and UCLA. The conversation delves into college football predictions, focusing on key matchups and team performances, particularly highlighting Wisconsin's potential playoff bid and Texas's quarterback situation. Aiden Petterson provides insights on various games, analyzing team strengths and weaknesses while making predictions for upcoming matchups. Takeaways Key matchups analyzedBetting insights provided - Wisconsin's playoff potentialTexas quarterback concerns Chapters 00:00 Week Seven Preview04:44 Ohio State vs. Indiana Analysis06:20 Mississippi State vs. LSU Breakdown09:42 Alabama vs. Tennessee Rivalry12:52 Notre Dame vs. BYU Showdown17:31 Oklahoma State vs. Houston Clash22:12 Upset Watch: Kentucky vs. Oklahoma25:25 UCLA vs. Wisconsin Matchup25:40 Wisconsin's Resurgence29:16 Texas's Critical Showdown32:40 Northwestern vs. Michigan State34:13 Group of Six Showdowns38:05 Mountain West Matchups43:19 Best Bets for Week Seven

  3. Oct 13

    The Week Six Conspectus: Texas Falls + Georgia Beats Bama + CFP Contenders/Pretenders

    In this episode of The Eye Test College Football Podcast, Aiden Petterson reviews the key games from week six, analyzing the performances of teams like Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, and others. He discusses the implications of these games on the College Football Playoff picture and highlights the strengths and weaknesses of various teams as they head into the next week. The conversation delves into the current landscape of college football, highlighting key performances, potential playoff contenders, and the implications of recent games. Aiden Petterson discusses teams like Iowa, Kentucky, and Wake Forest, analyzing their chances for the College Football Playoff while also addressing pretenders and emerging storylines. Takeaways Texas's inconsistency raises concernsGeorgia solidifies CFP contender status Iowa and Kentucky as playoff threatsUCLA and Tennessee strugglingChapters 00:00 Week Six Game Autopsies12:48 Texas's Struggles and Future Outlook19:43 Georgia's Dominance in the SEC20:29 AP Poll Insights and Rankings32:55 Florida's Surprising Downfall37:40 Nebraska's Continued Struggles42:36 Iowa's Rising Threat45:47 Boise State vs. Oregon State Showdown48:32 Kentucky's Upset Over LSU50:51 Identifying CFP Contenders57:23 Pretenders in the Playoff Race01:04:04 Underrated Teams Making Waves01:12:08 Coaches Cooling Off Hot Seats01:14:42 James Madison's Conference Move01:18:16 AP Poll Insights and Analysis01:25:57 Best Bets Review

  4. Oct 10

    Week Six Preview + A Nostalgia Yearning + Upset Watches + 10 Best Bets

    In this episode of the iTest College Football Podcast, Aiden Petterson discusses the key matchups for Week 6 of the 2026 college football season, including headliners like Georgia vs. Alabama and Texas vs. Oklahoma. He also highlights Cinderella teams and their potential impact on the season. In this episode, Aiden Petterson discusses various college football matchups, focusing on team performances, potential upsets, and nostalgic reflections on programs that once dominated the sport. He provides insights into betting strategies and highlights key games to watch in the upcoming week. Takeaways Key matchups analyzedCinderella teams to watch - Boise State aims for redemptionNostalgia for college football powerhouses Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Weekend Preview02:51 Headliners: Georgia vs. Alabama09:30 Rivalry Showdown: Texas vs. Oklahoma34:23 Cinderella Stories: Boise State and Others40:04 Boise State's Determination41:03 North Dakota State's Undefeated Streak48:08 James Madison's Playoff Aspirations51:27 Nostalgia for College Football Greats01:03:05 Upset Alerts for Upcoming Games01:13:25 Best Bets for Week Six

  5. Oct 7

    The Week Five Conspectus: Mizzou Rocks Florida + Alabama Rolls + The Big 12 Disappoints

    In this episode of The Eye Test College Football Podcast, Aiden Petterson discusses significant outcomes from week five, including Missouri's surprising victory over Florida and Alabama's resurgence. The conversation also touches on Kentucky's bold decisions, Shane Beamer's press conference, Ohio State's consistency, and USC's narrow win. In this episode, Aiden Petterson discusses the current state of college football, focusing on Lincoln Riley's precarious position at USC and the underwhelming performances of several top teams. The conversation also covers stock reports on teams rising and falling in performance, reactions to the latest AP Top 25 rankings, and insights into upcoming betting opportunities. Takeaways Missouri's dominance over FloridaAlabama's resurgence in college football Lincoln Riley's job security uncertainUnderwhelming performances from top teams Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview00:57 Missouri's Stunning Victory12:11 Alabama's Return to Form17:15 Kentucky's Bold Moves21:26 Shane Beamer's Press Conference25:59 Ohio State's Consistency30:14 USC's Narrow Escape32:33 Lincoln Riley's Future at USC34:05 Underwhelming Wins in College Football39:13 Stock Reports: Teams on the Rise47:19 Stock Reports: Teams on the Decline56:20 AP Top 25 Reactions and Insights01:00:14 Betting Insights and Predictions

  6. Oct 2

    Week Five Preview + 'Bama/Miss St + Ohio St/Iowa + FLA/MIZ + Best Bets

    In this episode of the iTest College Football Podcast, Aidan Petterson dives into the key matchups for Week Five, analyzing headliners like Alabama vs. Mississippi State, Ohio State vs. Iowa, and Florida vs. Missouri. He also discusses narrative-shifting games and the implications for teams like North Carolina and Clemson, while highlighting the struggles of underperforming programs. In this episode, Aiden Petterson discusses the current state of various college football teams, evaluating their performances and potential for the season. He also highlights the pressures faced by coaches in the league, particularly those on the hot seat, and provides insights into upcoming games and betting predictions. Takeaways Key matchups analyzedCoaching impacts on teams Minnesota's potential for successCoaches on the hot seat Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Week Five Highlights05:59 Headliners: Alabama vs. Mississippi State10:21 Headliners: Ohio State vs. Iowa15:23 Headliners: Florida vs. Missouri20:03 Narrative Shifters: North Carolina vs. Notre Dame23:29 Clemson's Challenges Against Miami28:48 Battle of Underperformers: Cal vs. UNLV29:07 Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech: A Defining Game31:23 The Thrill of College Football Atmosphere32:01 Evaluating Minnesota's Performance35:09 Virginia's Challenge in the ACC36:53 Kentucky's Road to Respectability39:03 Cincinnati's Undefeated Status41:11 Penn State and Northwestern's Showdown46:16 Coaches Under Pressure54:22 The State of TCU and Lincoln Riley58:06 Best Bets for Week Five

  7. Sep 29

    Week Four Reaction + Florida is BACK + USC Flails + Michigan Gets Karma + MUCH MORE

    In this episode of The Eye College Football Podcast, Aiden Petterson discusses significant national headlines, including conference realignment talks and the Protect College Sports Act. He also analyzes key performances from various college football teams, particularly focusing on the Florida Gators and the chaos in the Big Ten and ACC. The conversation delves into the current state of college football, focusing on teams like the Indiana Hoosiers, Boise State, and Clemson, while analyzing their performances and future prospects. It also covers the AP Top 25 rankings and provides betting insights for the upcoming week. Takeaways Conference realignment is ongoingFlorida Gators are title contenders - Indiana Hoosiers face challenges.Boise State leads Group of Six. Chapters 00:00 National Headlines in College Football03:36 The Protect College Sports Act09:36 Florida Gators' Dominance16:10 SEC Showdowns and Team Performances26:28 Big Ten Chaos and Upsets36:06 ACC Landscape and Wake Forest Upset38:26 Indiana Hoosiers' Current Season Challenges40:26 Boise State's Dominance in Group of Six43:38 The Rise and Fall of G6 Programs46:31 Oklahoma State's Surprising Performance49:44 Clemson's Struggles and Future Prospects55:53 ACC Showdown: Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Tech58:13 AP Top 25 Rankings Analysis01:04:12 Key Takeaways from Week Four01:09:11 Betting Insights for Week Five

  8. Sep 25

    WEEK FOUR PREVIEW + Six Top 25 Matchups + A G6 Super Bowl in Kalamazoo + Ten Best Bets

    The podcast delves into the week four slate of college football, analyzing top 25 pairings and group of six matchups. It provides insights into key matchups, betting predictions, and the potential impact on the CFP race. The analysis covers Ole Miss vs. Florida, Iowa vs. Michigan, Texas A&M vs. LSU, and Oregon vs. USC, offering detailed insights and predictions for each game. Takeaways College football matchups and betting insightsAnalysis of top 25 pairings and group of six matchups Chapters 00:00 Week Four Slate Analysis00:49 Top 25 Pairings and Betting Insights02:15 Ole Miss vs. Florida Matchup05:21 Iowa vs. Michigan Defensive Battle09:13 Texas A&M vs. LSU Showdown40:39 Oregon vs. USC Prediction

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Aiden Petterson, a contributor for SB Nation's "Mountain West Connection", gives his thoughts on the ever-changing world of college football. Despite his roots lying in Missouri, he has covered Boise State and Wyoming football for four years and strives to immerse himself in college football 24/7/365. Whether it's a battle of SEC perennial powers or an under-the-radar clash in the Sun Belt, he is sure to cover your favorite team and not mince words.

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