Tailgate on the Quad

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All football all the time... except when we get into some shenanigans. Join hosts Kev and Ciarnan as they break down the hottest news in college football, and a bunch of random things along the way.

  1. 6d ago

    Arch Manning Isn't Good & Ciarnan Crashes Out Over Penn State

    Arch Manning led Texas to a win over Tennessee, but Kevin and Ciarnan aren't convinced the Longhorns' quarterback is actually good at football. On this episode of Tailgate on the Quad, the guys break down a stat-line comparison that puts Manning right next to two of the season's most criticized quarterbacks, plus Ciarnan's frustration over Penn State's ugly loss to Wisconsin. Kevin and Ciarnan cover the week in college football, including: Ciarnan's crashout over Penn State's loss to Wisconsin Arch Manning's stat line compared to John Mateer and Bryce Underwood after Texas beats Tennessee An Auburn recruiting staffer arrested for leaking data under the alias "Don Julio" The Protect College Sports Act passing the Senate and what it means for NIL and the transfer portal A full AP Top 25 breakdown, this week's bets, mid-major check-ins and - Stuff Dabo Can Buy & More! 00:00 Intro and Ciarnan's Penn State "crash out" 16:05 Texas survives Tennessee 19:57 Arch Manning's stat line put to the test 21:43 Auburn recruiting data scandal: "Don Julio" 24:57 Nick Saban's tampering comments on GameDay 27:39 Protect College Sports Act passes the Senate 37:04 AP Top 25 breakdown 49:26 Winners and losers of the week 1:00:44 Mid-team check-in: UC Davis and Idaho 1:02:24 Shit Dabo Can Buy: Clemson at Miami This week's bets are brought to you by Bettor Vision. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET for confidential support. Must be 21+ to gamble. Like, comment and subscribe for more college football madness! Listen to the full show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok @QuadTailgate, and check out our website for merch and bonus content. Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate/ #CollegeFootball #Texas #PennState

  2. Sep 24

    Lane Keeps Making Excuses and We Apologize to Ohio State

    Lane Kiffin has a lot of excuses after LSU's loss to Ole Miss, and Kevin and Ciarnan go through every single one of them. On this episode of Tailgate on the Quad, the guys also break down Alabama's wild comeback win over Florida State and admit Kevin got last week's Ohio State bet completely wrong. Kevin and Ciarnan cover Week 3 of the college football season, including: - Kevin's correction on last week's Ohio State jersey bet after forgetting about Arthur Smith and Ryan Day - LSU's loss to Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin's long list of postgame excuses - Alabama's comeback win over Florida State and more criticism of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb - Kentucky's road upset over Texas A&M and Oregon's 84-0 blowout of Portland State - A full AP Top 25 breakdown, this week's bets, mid-major check-ins and "Stuff Dabo Can Buy" 00:00 Intro and Kevin's Ohio State bet correction 04:58 LSU falls to Ole Miss 06:29 Lane Kiffin's list of excuses 10:23 Cockfight in the Tub: Delaware vs. Coastal Carolina 12:39 Alabama survives Florida State, Ryan Grubb criticism continues 15:19 Kentucky upsets Texas A&M 16:59 Oregon routs Portland State 84-0 22:31 AP Top 25 breakdown 31:19 Winners and losers of week 3 43:07 Mid-team check-in: UC Davis and Idaho 47:44 Stuff Dabo Can Buy: Clemson at Cal This season's bets are brought to you by Bettor Vision. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, help is available. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET for confidential support. Must be 21+ to gamble. Like, comment and subscribe for more college football madness! Listen to the full show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok @QuadTailgate, and check out our website for merch and bonus content. Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate/

  3. Sep 17

    RIP Tony the Tiger

    College bowl season just got a little less GR-R-REAT. The Sun Bowl is waving goodbye to Tony the Tiger, and Cheez-It’s jumping ship from the Citrus Bowl. Are the days of absurdly named, snack-sponsored bowls coming to an end? Kevin and Ciarnan are back with the “dumb fan” rundown on what these vanishing brands mean for the sport – and who’s next on the chopping block (defend the Pop-Tarts Bowl at all costs). The guys get into college football chaos, from legendary sponsorships and hilarious bowl name history to the week’s wildest upsets and self-inflicted losses (Oklahoma and Oregon, looking at you). Plus: sideline drama between Steve Sarkisian and Holly Rowe, savage fan bets, and Oregon & Dan Lanning's new James Franklin energy. Is Kevin actually cursing teams with his bad betting luck? Find out which squads have become his latest victims. Subscribe for banter on sideline interview etiquette, fans eating their own (literally), Alabama’s offensive woes, and a closing debate about Miami’s break-up with Adidas. College football is never boring – and the shenanigans just keep piling up. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Goodbye Tony the Tiger: Snack sponsors leave iconic bowls 00:04:10 – Bowl name history, Cheez-It vs Citrus, and why the Pop-Tarts Bowl must survive 00:11:45 – Oklahoma and Oregon: Collapse central, QB carnage, and quarterback numbers no one respects 00:20:00 – Coaching chaos, firings, and the art of being “consistently confused” on the sideline 00:35:00 – AP poll meltdowns, mid-team misery, and why Kevin can’t pick a winner 00:54:40 – Dabo’s $57M buyout: What could he really buy? 01:00:00 – Miami escapes Adidas, Nike nostalgia, and closing takes Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate Bettor Vision: https://bettorvision.us/

  4. Sep 3

    SEC to Ban LSU and Week 0 Was a Dud

    Is LSU still trying to bring NFL players back to college football? The circus in Baton Rouge hits new lows as the SEC looks ready to explode, coaches get roasted, and the only thing crazier than the rules may be the boosters’ side bets. College football’s wildest offseason kerfuffle lands at LSU’s feet, and drags the rest of the SEC into the muck with them. This week’s episode dives deep into LSU’s legal loopholes, alleged betting schemes, and the ripple effects threatening the very sanity of college football. The conversation focused on disastrous attempts by SEC powerhouses to wage war with eligibility rules, why school-wide punishment isn’t off the table, and how coaches like Dabo Swinney and Lane Kiffin get themselves tangled in the mess. One concept discussed was the dangerous precedent set when conferences and courts clash, opening the floodgates for more chaos. 0:00:10 – LSU's SEC disaster and legal wackiness 0:04:42 – Why school-wide bans aren’t just talk 0:11:08 – Betting on bonuses, boosters gone wild 0:13:19 – Lane Kiffin’s notorious side, Saban’s warning 0:18:35 – Dabo Swinney finds himself… right?! 0:20:50 – Week 0 recap: Chaos from Idaho to USC 0:31:37 – TCU’s off-field meltdown and media blackout 0:35:55 – Winners, losers, and attendance shame 0:40:02 – Week 1 bets + Ciarnan's weather 0:47:11 – Should we crowdfund a trip to the Kibbie Dome? 0:50:00 – Meme-worthy college football rosters

  5. Aug 27

    What is Going on in Baton Rouge?

    Chaos breaks loose as Week 0 arrives! Did the SEC and Big Ten just declare war on pro athlete transfers? Kevin and Ciarnan return from break to tackle college football’s off-season disasters, the mad NIL world, and the most hilarious AP preseason poll moments you’ll hear all year. If you think college sports are wild, buckle up! This episode brings SEC and LSU madness, gambling scandals, Twitter beefs, and the dumbest NIL deal in ages. With riffs on everything from TCU’s Irish mapgate and the “Axis of Evil” at LSU to Rice’s prophecy against Notre Dame and the strategic brilliance (or saltiness?) of Ohio State’s rivalry reset, you’ll get sharp takes and signature banter. The duo also drop season betting picks and reveal their “mid-teams” of the year, putting their “vibes over logic” reputations directly on the line. 00:00:00 – College football chaos erupts, the latest NCAA and SEC scandals, and post-vacation hot takes 00:07:00 – Baton Rouge goes nuclear, FBI bug sweeps, LSU’s “Axis of Evil,” and NIL lunacy 00:15:00 – TCU’s Ireland mapgate, Twitter beefs, and meme-worthy school social media fails 00:21:00 – AP preseason poll roast, Notre Dame’s hope (and pain), plus Indiana’s disrespect 00:33:30 – Betting picks, wild season-long bets, and mid-team reveals 00:44:42 – Closing vibes, Brentford/Tottenham suffering, and off-the-rails banter   Website: https://bellyupsports.com/quad-tailgate/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/QuadTailgate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadtailgate Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quadtailgate

  6. Aug 13

    Tulane Brings the Mardi Gras Heat and Purdue's New AD is an Idiot

    This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down Purdue's new athletic director and his questionable comments about Indiana, the Hoosiers' rise to the top of college football, and why Michigan apparently isn't that interested in its biggest rivalries anymore. They also roast Texas Tech for calling itself the "most hated" team in college football, celebrate Tulane's new Mardi Gras uniforms, and discuss why anonymous coaches might be the worst trash talkers in the sport (or at least the biggest cowards). The guys also dive into conference and national championship odds, including some absolutely ridiculous longshots, before debating which underrepresented teams they might cover this season. College football is almost here. The takes are already flying.  0:00:00 – Back in the saddle: College football hype, intro rants, and conference stupidity 0:06:00 – Purdue AD’s wild comments, Indiana’s big flex, and athletic department shade 0:12:00 – Michigan and Ohio State rivalry hot takes, Underwood’s $10M question, and hate-fueled football 0:18:00 – Joey McGuire’s villain origin story, Texas Tech’s “most hated” delusion, and Tulane’s jersey drip 0:24:00 – National championship odds, sleeper picks, and mid-table mayhem 0:30:00 – Conference champion odds: Big 12, ACC, Big Ten, and SEC debates and disrespect 0:36:00 – Dark horse SEC chatter, LSU’s schedule gauntlet, and picking underrepresented teams 0:42:00 – The “mid” curse, bowling for sadness, and closing chaos

  7. Aug 6

    The Indiana Hoosiers are Cowards and We Hate Paul Finebaum

    College football is finally here... well, almost. This week, Ciarnan and Kev get into everything happening before Week 0, starting with the latest scheduling drama as more home-and-home series disappear from the sport. They also discuss the growing influence of prediction markets, why that could change the way fans consume college football, and the dangers that come with it. The guys also react to Vanderbilt's latest uniform reveal, Akron's wild promotion that lets a random fan call the team's first offensive series, the preseason Coaches Poll, Nick Saban's latest comments, Paul Finebaum stirring the pot, and another round of NCAA legal drama. Plus, they debate whether Notre Dame should finally join a conference before wrapping things up with a few completely unnecessary rants. We are so back.  0:00:00 – Back in college football month! Jersey patch drama, series cancellations, hype videos, and preseason feels 0:06:00 – Home-and-home cancellations: Indiana-Notre Dame, cowardly scheduling, and rivalry returns 0:12:00 – Akron lets a fan call the first series: chaos play-calling theories and Zips marketing genius 0:18:00 – Legal news: NCAA 5th-season injunctions, transfer chaos, and conspiracies 0:24:00 – Jersey patches out of control, Vanderbilt’s unbranded look, and hilarious merchandising mishaps 0:30:00 – Breaking down the preseason Coaches Poll: snubs, surges, the Penn State “sweet spot,” and portal panic 0:36:00 – Top 5 teams: Is Ohio State scary? Texas hype, Georgia trust, and Notre Dame overhype 0:42:00 – Coaching expectations: Saban “under the radar,” Paul Finebaum rants, media circus, and future of Bama 0:48:00 – Life lessons and show close: Bad drivers, Kennesaw State to the natty, and hot mascot moments

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All football all the time... except when we get into some shenanigans. Join hosts Kev and Ciarnan as they break down the hottest news in college football, and a bunch of random things along the way.