Game Runs Deep

Sudu Upadhyay

Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay takes you inside college athletics with sharp analysis, bold takes, and plenty of personality. The show blends Sudu's perspectives, and features conversations featuring past and current athletes, delivering insights, stories, and unfiltered debates that capture the passion of college sports. Because here, the game doesn’t just matter, it runs deep.

  1. Oct 27

    CFB Week 8 Fallout + Week 9 Showdowns: Auburn–Ole Miss, Georgia-Florida & More

    Who can we REALLY trust in college football right now? Week 8 exposed some major weaknesses among the nation's top contenders, and the College Football Playoff picture is getting harder to predict by the week! On a new episode of Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay, we breakdown Texas' 34-27 win over Ole Miss and why the Rebels' playoff hopes are suddenly looking shaky. From Trinidad Chambliss' struggles and John David Baker's play-calling to questions about Pete Golding's defensive responsibilities, there's plenty to unpack in Oxford. Plus, No. 2 BYU falls to UCF in double overtime, Indiana's offense continues to struggle, Cincinnati takes down Texas Tech, Utah emerges as a Big 12 favorite, and Lincoln Riley's USC program suffers another embarrassing defeat against Wisconsin. We also discuss Alabama's comeback against Texas A&M, South Carolina's resurgence under Shane Beamer, LSU's dominant win over Auburn, UCLA's undefeated season and the coaching changes at Baylor and NC State. WEEK 9 PREVIEW • Auburn at Ole Miss: Can the Rebels bounce back without Kewan Lacy? • Florida vs. Georgia: Can Buster Faulkner exploit Georgia's secondary? • Ohio State at USC: Can the Trojans save their season? • Northwestern at Oregon: Are the Wildcats legitimate contenders? • Utah at Cincinnati: Who takes control of the Big 12? • Arizona at Texas Tech: Can the Red Raiders respond? • Wisconsin at Iowa and South Carolina at Oklahoma THE GRAEME $CHEME: Graeme Farrell returns with his Week 9 college football picks, including Texas Tech, Georgia, Miami–North Carolina and USC–Ohio State. SKYE'S TAILGATE: Atlanta food personality Skye Estroff joins Sudu to make Halloween-themed Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites, the perfect sweet treat for your Halloween weekend tailgate! Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

  2. Oct 26

    Duck Hodges on Steelers "Duck Mania," Marrying Lainey Wilson & Building Club Country

    From an undrafted quarterback to a cult hero in Pittsburgh, Devlin "Duck" Hodges has one of the most unique stories in football. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, I sit down with the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, world-champion duck caller, entrepreneur, and husband of country music superstar Lainey Wilson. Duck takes us behind the scenes of the unforgettable Duck Mania run in Pittsburgh, including how he went from a rookie minicamp tryout to starting NFL games, why he told Steelers coaches that Daniel Jones wasn't "$30 million better" than him, and what it was like hearing an entire stadium embrace an unlikely NFL quarterback. He also opens up about his relationship with Lainey Wilson, how they first met, why they kept their relationship private, and what life looks like alongside one of country music's biggest stars. Plus, Duck talks about his transition away from football, finding his next purpose, and building Club Country, a lifestyle brand rooted in hunting, golf, country music, and Southern culture. And yes, the former world-champion duck caller breaks out his duck call during the episode! In this episode: -The origins of the "Duck" nickname and becoming a world-champion duck caller -Breaking Steve McNair's FCS passing record at Samford -Going undrafted and earning a spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers -The Daniel Jones story and Duck's unforgettable confidence -The rise of Duck Mania and Pittsburgh's love for an underdog-Meeting, dating, and marrying Lainey Wilson -Life after professional football and finding a new purpose -Launching Club Country and building a brand around the outdoor lifestyle Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

  3. Oct 19

    College Football Is WIDE OPEN! UGA & Alabama Fall, Ole Miss Surges | Week 8 Preview

    Who's REALLY the best team in college football right now? Week 7 delivered another round of stunning results, and the race for the College Football Playoff is looking more unpredictable than ever! On a new episode of Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay, we break down a wild weekend that saw Georgia fall to Auburn, Alabama stumble against Tennessee, Florida upset Texas, BYU take down Notre Dame and Miami survive a thriller against Florida State. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is hitting its stride after dismantling Missouri, and the Rebels have a massive opportunity ahead against Texas. Ben Garrett of Talk of Champions and the Ole Miss Spirit joins the show to discuss Pete Golding's turnaround at Ole Miss, Trinidad Chambliss, the Rebels' improving defense and their upcoming showdown with the Longhorns in Austin. Could Ole Miss be the best team in the SEC right now? How much trouble are Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian in at Texas? And is Tennessee emerging as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender? We also examine Georgia's concerns after the Auburn loss, Alabama's offensive struggles, Miami's questionable résumé, BYU's big win over Notre Dame and the growing parity across college football. -Ole Miss dominates Missouri: Are the Rebels legitimate national title contenders? -Arch Manning's struggles and the pressure mounting on Steve Sarkisian -Georgia falls to Auburn: Time to worry about the Bulldogs? -Tennessee takes down Alabama: Are the Volunteers CFP contenders? -Florida upsets Texas as Buster Faulkner's offense finds its rhythm -BYU beats Notre Dame: How good are the Cougars? -Miami survives Florida State, but questions remain -The SEC race and College Football Playoff picture -Week 8's biggest matchups-The Graeme $cheme: Graeme Farrell's Week 8 picks Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

  4. Oct 12

    SEC CHAOS! Lane Kiffin Under Fire, Mizzou-Ole Miss & CFB Week 7 Preview

    College football just keeps getting crazier! After another wild Week 6, we break down the biggest storylines across the country and preview a loaded Week 7 slate on Game Runs Deep, presented by Club Country. Georgia takes down Alabama, LSU stumbles against Kentucky, Texas falls to Oklahoma and Florida continues its stunning collapse. Is Georgia clearly the best team in college football? Is Alabama still No. 2 despite what its AP ranking says? And how much pressure is Lane Kiffin facing after LSU's disappointing start despite its massive investment in the roster? Ben Garrett of Talk of Champions and the Ole Miss Spirit joins the show to break down Ole Miss' dominant 52-17 win over Vanderbilt and preview a massive SEC showdown against Missouri in Oxford. Can Trinidad Chambliss, Kewan Lacy and Deuce Alexander keep the Rebels rolling? How will Pete Golding's defense handle former Rebels Austin Simmons and Cayden Lee, along with Missouri's dangerous rushing attack? And could this game have major College Football Playoff implications? Plus, we're looking ahead to some of Week 7's biggest matchups: -Ohio State vs. Indiana: Can the Hoosiers slow down Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes? -Florida vs. Texas: Which struggling SEC offense can bounce back? -Mississippi State vs. LSU: Can Lane Kiffin avoid another setback? -Auburn vs. Georgia: Can anyone slow down Kirby Smart's Bulldogs? -Alabama vs. Tennessee: A rivalry showdown in Knoxville. -Notre Dame vs. BYU: A massive test for both teams in Provo. The Graeme $cheme returns! Graeme Farrell is coming off a 5-2 Week 6 and shares his six best bets for Week 7, featuring SMU, Georgia, Ole Miss, Wisconsin, Notre Dame-BYU and Oklahoma State.Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com/

  5. Oct 5

    CFB Week 5 Fallout + Week 6 Preview: Georgia-Bama, Red River, Ole Miss-Vandy & More

    Week 5 is in the books, and Game Runs Deep is breaking down the biggest storylines from around college football before turning the page to a loaded Week 6. We dive into Florida’s disappointing showing against Missouri, Chip Kelly’s presence at Northwestern, what we learned from Alabama’s win over Mississippi State, the growing quarterback questions at Tennessee and more from Week 5. Then, it’s on to Week 6 and two of college football’s biggest rivalries. No. 2 Georgia meets No. 6 Alabama in a massive SEC showdown, while Texas and Oklahoma renew the Red River Rivalry. Plus, Talk of Champions’ Ben Garrett joins the show to break down Vanderbilt-Ole Miss and what to watch as the Rebels prepare for another SEC test. Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com/

  6. Sep 29

    What’s Wrong With Ole Miss? Plus Arch Manning, Georgia & CFB Week 5

    What went wrong for Ole Miss in The Swamp, and can Pete Golding get the Rebels back on track?We go back to the tape after Ole Miss’ loss to Florida and break down the defensive issues that went far beyond missed tackles, including communication, alignment, physicality and effort. Also, why Buster Faulkner’s Florida offense deserves plenty of credit.Then, it’s around the country after a revealing weekend of college football. Is it time to accept what Arch Manning is as a quarterback? How much has Will Muschamp changed the identity of Texas’ defense? Georgia continues to look like a national championship contender, Alabama and Keelon Russell are rolling, Wake Forest is emerging as a legitimate ACC threat and Mississippi State continues to turn heads.Plus, a look ahead to CFB Week 5, Graeme Farrell returns with another edition of The Graeme Scheme, and Skye Estroff brings a new tailgate recipe with pull-apart football pizza.Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

  7. Sep 21

    Ole Miss Beat Lane Kiffin. Now Comes The Swamp | Week 4 CFB Preview

    Ole Miss got the win it wanted. Now comes an entirely different challenge.After taking down Lane Kiffin and LSU in an unforgettable night at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, No. 4 Ole Miss turns its attention to Gainesville and a ranked showdown with Florida in The Swamp.Sudu breaks down Trinidad Chambliss’ huge performance against LSU, the Rebels’ improvements on both sides of the ball and why the matchup with Aaron Philo, Jadan Baugh, Buster Faulkner and the undefeated Gators could present a major test for Pete Golding’s team.Plus, we recap a wild Week 3 across college football and preview a loaded Week 4 slate featuring Texas-Tennessee, Oklahoma-Georgia, Texas A&M-LSU, Oregon-USC, Missouri-Mississippi State, Iowa-Michigan and more.Filmmaker Jake Sarachek, better known as “Yank in the Sip,” also joins the show to discuss his upcoming feature film, One Fall With Y’all, chronicling Ole Miss football, Oxford and what makes college football fandom in the South so unique.And we’ve got another edition of the Graeme $cheme with Graeme Farrell’s Week 4 picks, plus Atlanta food expert Skye Estroff returns with a new tailgate recipe: Manmosa Jell-O Shots.Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

  8. Sep 14

    Lane Kiffin’s Return to Oxford: Ole Miss-LSU Is About More Than Revenge

    Lane Kiffin is going back to Oxford, and this one is about a lot more than revenge. No. 7 LSU heads into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to face No. 8 Ole Miss in one of the biggest games of Week 3, with Kiffin returning to face his former program for the first time since leaving for Baton Rouge. Ben Garrett of Talk of Champions and Trey Wallace of OutKick join Sudu Upadhyay to break down the emotion surrounding Kiffin’s return, the pressure facing Pete Golding and Ole Miss, the Rebels’ early defensive issues and the matchups that could ultimately decide the game. Then WXIA’s Reggie Chatman Jr. joins the show to give the LSU perspective, including the early impact of Blake Baker’s defense, concerns surrounding Sam Leavitt and the Tigers’ offense, and how LSU handles what should be one of the most hostile environments of the season. Plus, we break down the rest of a loaded Week 3 college football slate, react to what we learned in Week 2 and discuss Florida-Auburn, Mississippi State-South Carolina, SMU-Louisville, Houston-Texas Tech and more. Graeme Farrell also returns with his Week 3 picks in The Graeme $cheme, and Atlanta food expert Skye Estroff joins the show with another tailgate recipe. It’s a loaded Week 3 edition of Game Runs Deep, presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

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Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay takes you inside college athletics with sharp analysis, bold takes, and plenty of personality. The show blends Sudu's perspectives, and features conversations featuring past and current athletes, delivering insights, stories, and unfiltered debates that capture the passion of college sports. Because here, the game doesn’t just matter, it runs deep.

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  • Creator
    Sudu Upadhyay
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sudu Upadhyay
  • Show Website
    Game Runs Deep

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