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Updated 24 Jun

3 days ago

2026 Preseason AP Top 25 Reaction + Notre Dame & G6 Season Previews

The road to the 2026 College Football Playoff starts right here. Today, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo are breaking down every angle of the newly released 2026 AP Preseason Top 25 Poll. Big Ten heavyweights Ohio State and Oregon headline the poll at No. 1 and No. 2. But does this mean the Buckeyes or Ducks can actually make the National Championship game? We deep dive into whether Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame Fighting Irish truly belong at No. 4, or if they are sitting in a preseason trap. Then, we flip the script to the Group of 6 (G6) preview. Stew and Ralph focus on the newly rebuilt Pac-12 conference and look at how Boise State is leading the pack after receiving the most votes outside the Top 25. We rank our top 3 CFP contenders from the G6 and close things out with a coaching special: which coaches could be on the move after the 2026 season wraps up? 🎧 Listen to the full episode on the Audible App or your favorite audio platform. 👉 Subscribe to our channel for weekly college football game previews, recruiting updates, and bracketology breakdowns. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - AP Top 25 Preseason Poll 14:20 - Jayden Daniels 21:21 - Notre Dame 29:49 - G6 conversation 43:08 - Drafting G6 contenders for playoff 53:21 - Coaches Convo #APTop25 #NotreDame #GroupOf6 #CFBPlayoff #BoiseState Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Aug

The Freaks List: Why Nyck Harbor beat Jeremiah Smith | Bonus Episode

South Carolina's Nyck Harbor has officially reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Bruce Feldman's 2026 College Football Freaks List, beating out Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith! Check out the full breakdown on The Athletic: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7501158/2026/08/10/college-football-freaks-list-south-carolina-nyck-harbor-2026/ In this exclusive bonus clip, we dive into the craziest athletes in college football. While Jeremiah Smith is putting up historic numbers and turning heads, Nyck Harbor's rare combination of size and Olympic track speed keeps him at the absolute top of the football world. Who do you think is the biggest freak in the country? Let us know in the comments! #CollegeFootball #FreaksList #NyckHarbor #JeremiahSmith #OhioStateFootball #GamecocksFootball #CFB2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Aug

Pre-season tour takeaways, Chavarria incoming & goodbye Trev

Two weeks to go... Matt Davies Adams is joined by The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey for a look back on Chelsea's pre-season tour exploits following a final two matches in the Far East over the weekend. We dissect the 3-0 win over Milan and the feisty 3-3 draw with Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim - before a wider look at the main learnings for Xabi Alonso in their time on the road. Could 'unicorn' Marco Palestra prove to be the signing of the season? Will Mike Penders be content to play back-up to Rob Sanchez? And should we be worried about the feelings of a clear A and B team amongst the squad? Plus, we bid farewell to Cobham kid Trevoh Chalobah - who's signed for Cesc Fabregas' Como, ending a near 20-year association with the club. And - why Pep Chavarría could prove to be one of the Blues' most influential acquisitions. We'll be back on Monday as we reflect on the visit of Real Sociedad AND gear up for the official return of the Premier League season! 🚨 WE'RE NOW ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/@StraightOuttaCobham Watch every show via our YouTube channel from Monday 17th August. Plus, plenty of other content/ trivia/ quizzes/ ways for you to have your say. 🚨 AND TIKTOK! https://www.tiktok.com/@outtacobham HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Aug

Big 12 Preview: Deion’s Rebound Season, McGuire’s Prove-It Year & Dillingham’s Blueprint

The Big 12 is potentially the most wide-open and chaotic conference in college football, and we are breaking down every single contender, dark horse, and spoiler. Stew, Bruce, and Ralph look at Colorado's overhauled roster to see if Deion Sanders has the lines of scrimmage fixed enough to spark a massive rebound season after last year's frustrating 3-9 collapse. Then, they head to Lubbock to debate if Joey McGuire is finally ready to push Texas Tech to the very top of college football. Plus, the guys dissect Kenny Dillingham's developmental blueprint at Arizona State and see if the Sun Devils can shock the oddsmakers. But the chaos doesn’t stop there. We run through over/under win totals and major storylines for all 16 teams navigating massive coaching changes across the country. Can the Utah Utes maintain their standard in a new era, or will Avery Johnson and Kansas State steal the crown? We check in on Lance Leipold’s Kansas squad, and discuss how Iowa State retools after a major offseason shift. Finally, we analyze the schematic changes for programs like Brent Brennan's Arizona Wildcats, Scott Frost's second year at UCF, and Scott Satterfield's high-stakes pivotal year with the Cincinnati Bearcats. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Texas Tech 5:42 - BYU 10:37 - Utah 13:05 - Kansas State 15:52 - Houston 19:58 - Texas Tech versus the field 23:11 - Arizona 25:14 - TCU 27:34 - Arizona State 29:26 - Kenny Dillingham’s future? 33:17 - Colorado 36:08 - Will Deion will be the coach in 2027? 38:04 - Baylor 40:27 - Kansas 43:41 - Cincinnati 45:54 - Wildcards 46:03 - Oklahoma State 49:22 - West Virginia 50:50 - Iowa State 52:28 - UCF 55:09 - Mailbag 🎧 Subscribe to The Audible Podcast for weekly college football deep dives! #CollegeFootball #Big12 #ColoradoFootball #TexasTech #ArizonaState #UtahFootball #KStateFB #GoPokes #KUFootball #UCFKnights #BearDown #Cyclones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Aug

Mudryk returns as the squad gets bigger

A ban resolved, three players in and a £10m fine… so a pretty quiet week from a Chelsea point of view. Plenty to discuss for Matt Davies-Adams, Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin as Mikhailo Mudryk is officially back and eligible to play for the Blues again. The 25-year-old’s ban has ended with immediate effect after his doping case was resolved on Friday. Will there still be a place for him in the team? Do we think Cole Palmer will give him his Number 10 shirt back? There are three new incomings with Danny Welbeck, Valentin Barco and Maxence Lacroix all joining the club, but are the Blues now under pressure to make sales to get the squad size down? Meanwhile, Chelsea have been fined £10m for breaching rules relating to payments to agents, but have avoided a six point deduction. AND there’s still even time to chat about matters on the pitch, with Xabi Alonso’s side losing 2-1 to Tottenham in Sydney over the weekend. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Aug

USC-Notre Dame Series Return, College Sports Bill Hits Senate Floor & Michael Lombardi Updates

On today's program, Bruce, Stew, and Ralph dive deep into a massive week for college football, spanning from historic rivalry renewals to major legal decisions shaping the future of the sport. First, Bruce shares his inner-circle experiences from the FOX Sports Football retreat, including a fascinating breakfast breakdown with Chris Petersen and Gerry DiNardo about 1970s play-signaling restrictions. Plus, we dive into two crucial new rule changes explained by Mike Pereira and a quick recap of golfing with Tom Rinaldi. Next, a classic rivalry is renewed! USC and Notre Dame have officially agreed to a four-game series beginning in 2030. The guys debate the formatting, exploring why USC fans are split, why Stew loves the early-season timing, and Ralph’s concerns about burning a historic matchup in Week 1. We also break down the historic alignment between the Big Ten and the SEC, who have finally green-lit the college sports bill to head to the Senate floor. We examine if this seven-year journey will clear the House, what a potential 19-school conference realignment looks like, and if this bill could actually lead to kicking underperforming schools out of top conferences. The crew also reacts to a judge granting an injunction that gives Class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of NCAA eligibility. Bruce explains why this may not be as exciting for teams as it looks on paper, while Stew and Ralph look at which favorite teams could suddenly get key stars back on the roster. Finally, we track the latest developments out of Chapel Hill, where North Carolina’s Michael Lombardi has retained an attorney and is ready to clear his name. Catch Us Everywhere Watch on YouTube: Search "@AudibleShow" to see the full video episodes!Subscribe: Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating wherever you get your podcasts. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Bruce reveiews the start of the FOX offsites 6:00 - USC vs Notre Dame discussion 15:13 - Ralph discusses latest on potential Senate involvement 22:43 - Ralph explains the latest eligibility ruling in Colorado 34:15 - Latest on UNC GM Mike Lombardi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Jul

35s and over to the front please!

Pre-season is officially underway and the Straight Outta Cobham team are here to talk about it. Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Cerys Jones and Simon Johnson from Down Under as the Blues start the Xabi Alonso era with a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia. A nine minute hattrick from Joao Pedro with lots of strong performances from youngsters. So what did the panel make of it all? And what are Simon’s first impressions of the new boss? Dom Fifield joins to give a little more insight into the benefits of signing Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. And Chelsea are close to signing both Jordan Henderson AND Danny Welbeck. Where has this interest in players over 34 come from? And does it signal a change in strategy at the club? Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Jun

Squad Audit: Goalkeepers

The summer is here and it’s squad review time for the Straight Outta Cobham team. Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Liam Twomey and Cerys Jones to discuss all things goalkeepers. Has it been the weakest position during the BlueCo era? And how might they go about fixing it? Will Robert Sanchez still be between the sticks next season or is Mike Penders the answer? It’s not going to be either Filip Jorgensen or Gaga Slonina… they’re both on their way out. Might there be incomings in their place? The team are also joined by special guest Rupert Cane, author of “Behind the Bench: The untold stories of Chelsea’s third-choice goalkeepers”, who tells us about the unique perspective of one of football’s strangest roles. You can buy a copy and donate to Rupert’s Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/behindthebench/behind-the-bench/description All this, plus the latest on Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez. Produced by Xavi Bird and Lucy Oliva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 May

Chelsea miss out on Europe after dire final day defeat at Sunderland

A dire end to a dire season... Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin for a look back on the 2-1 defeat Sunderland - which condemns Chelsea to a 10th-placed finish in the Premier League. The Blues were outplayed and outfought by their hosts - and that added to Wesley Fofana's red card sums up what a poor season it's been. Thankfully all was not lost this weekend - with the U18's crowned winners of the Under-18 Premier League National Final after a 5-1 win over Manchester City. We'll be back on Thursday with our full review of the 2025-26 season - and a look ahead to a defining summer for Chelsea and new manager Xabi Alonso. Take part in our survey and tell us what you want from SOC! forms.gle/S7Qdv1iPPnaemtps7 HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Sam Parkin and Simon Johnson PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Jun

Chelsea at the World Cup - plus Cucurella's future and another chance for Jackson?!

World Cup pending... Matt Davies-Adams has got Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin alongside him for our first podcast of the summer break. And we're taking a deep-dive into the Chelsea FC representation at the 2026 World Cup - with the first game of the tournament kicking off in just a week and a half. Plus, what about some of the high-profile Blues who won't be out in Mexico, Canada or the USA this summer? We discuss what a break will mean for the likes of Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro, back at Cobham and working with new boss Xabi Alonso. We've also got the latest transfer chat - as it's emerged that Marc Cucurella could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge - but could there be a glorious return to the fold for Nicolas Jackson? And what about an approach for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers?! HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Liam Twomey and Sam Parkin PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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