Open For Business: College Football w/ John Kurtz

John Kurtz
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College sports for fans who like to dig a little deeper.Welcome to Open For Business, a show covering college sports from every angle, on and off the field.I spent more than a decade traveling the country as a radio and TV broadcaster covering college football and basketball full time. Now I break down the games, the playoff race, coaching decisions and program-building that define Saturdays, along with the transfer portal, NIL, realignment, media money and the bigger forces reshaping college sports behind the scenes.The goal is to understand the entire landscape, not just the biggest brands and loudest storylines. If something matters to where the sport is going, it matters here.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a show. Catch the live shows every Thursday and Sunday night at 7:30 CT.Get the Open For Business newsletter for my analysis straight to your inbox:https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTBusiness inquiries: ofbnews@gmail.com

  1. 1h ago

    BYU or Utah: Who Does the Big 12 NEED to Win?; College Football's BIGGEST Game Isn't SEC or Big Ten

    Send us Fan Mail BYU vs. Utah is the biggest Holy War in history, but which team does the Big 12 NEED to win to maximize its College Football Playoff chances? Plus, Notre Dame vs. Miami headlines a massive college football weekend with playoff implications for the Big 12, SEC, Big Ten and ACC. With No. 3 Utah hosting No. 9 BYU, could the Holy War determine whether the Big 12 gets two teams into the College Football Playoff? John Kurtz breaks down the best playoff scenarios for the conference, makes his Holy War prediction and examines the key matchups that could decide this historic rivalry game. Plus, No. 1 Miami travels to No. 11 Notre Dame in arguably the biggest college football game of the season. Can Notre Dame save its playoff hopes, or will Miami strengthen its case as a national championship contender? And which outcome would actually benefit the Big 12? We'll discuss: - BYU vs. Utah: Who should Big 12 fans root for? - Holy War prediction, key matchups and injury updates - How the Big 12 can get multiple teams into the CFP - Texas Tech's role in the Big 12 playoff race - Notre Dame vs. Miami preview and prediction - How this weekend could reshape the national playoff picture Join John Kurtz on Open For Business for Big 12 football analysis, college football news, predictions and plenty of playoff debate! #Big12 #BYUFootball #UtahFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NotreDame #MiamiHurricanes Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO8_nfHWUJU

  2. 1d ago

    CFB Playoff Rankings: HUGE Utah Surprise, Texas Tech SNUB & SEC BIAS?!

    Send us Fan Mail The first College Football Playoff rankings of 2026 are HERE, and there are some HUGE surprises! Utah gets major respect at No. 3, Texas Tech is buried at No. 15, and BYU faces a fascinating path to the CFP. Meanwhile, Indiana and Alabama get some serious love from the playoff committee, while Notre Dame falls all the way to No. 11. John Kurtz goes LIVE with instant reaction to the College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings, including: - Why ESPN personalities are upset about Utah's No. 3 ranking - Whether Texas Tech can still make the College Football Playoff - Why Indiana is ranked so much higher than Notre Dame - Alabama's controversial ranking and the SEC's playoff advantage - What BYU, UCLA, Miami and Wake Forest should think of their rankings - The biggest winners, losers and surprises from the CFP rankings - What the current 12-team College Football Playoff bracket would look like Are the CFP rankings fair, or is the committee giving certain teams and conferences preferential treatment? Join the live discussion and let us know what YOU think! Subscribe to Open for Business with John Kurtz for Big 12 football coverage, college football news, CFP analysis and instant reactions throughout the season. #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFPRankings #Big12Football Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffxJO2kqC9I

  3. 3d ago

    Utah #1? Big 12 Gets AP Poll LOVE | Is Big Ten Actually WORSE Than Big 12 & ACC?

    Send us Fan Mail Could the Big 12 and ACC actually be BETTER than the Big Ten this season? The latest AP Top 25 college football rankings have Utah at No. 3 with a first-place vote, BYU at No. 7, and the Big 12 getting plenty of national respect. But is the Big Ten overrated? John Kurtz reacts to the new AP Top 25, including Utah's rise, BYU's ranking, Texas Tech's case for more respect, and Notre Dame's controversial spot at No. 4. Plus, CBS Sports' John Talty is questioning whether the Big Ten is really any better than the Big 12 or ACC in 2026. With Ohio State struggling, Indiana surviving close games, UCLA facing questions about its strength of schedule, and Oregon, Michigan and Penn State disappointing, has the Big Ten fallen back to the pack? We'll also break down the growing Big 12 officiating controversy surrounding BYU's games against Notre Dame, UCF and Arizona State. Are the conference's officiating mistakes unfairly turning BYU into a national villain? And don't miss John's latest Vibes-Only Top 25 and Bottom 25, featuring the happiest and most miserable programs in college football! Subscribe to Open For Business with John Kurtz for independent Big 12 football coverage, college football news, rankings, College Football Playoff analysis, conference realignment and national college football discussion. **What do you think? Is the Big Ten actually better than the Big 12 and ACC this year? And does Utah deserve a No. 1 vote? Let us know in the comments!** #Big12 #CollegeFootball #APTop25 #BigTen #BYU #UtahFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PAbGrXrqF8

  4. 4d ago

    BYU ESCAPES Arizona State, Utah CRUSHES Cincinnati! Epic Holy War Awaits

    Send us Fan Mail BYU football SURVIVES Arizona State, while Utah DOMINATES Cincinnati to set up an EPIC Holy War showdown! The Cougars escaped with a hard-fought victory, while the Utes made a massive statement ahead of one of college football's biggest rivalry games. John Kurtz breaks down BYU's dramatic win over Arizona State, Utah's blowout victory over Cincinnati, and what both performances mean heading into BYU vs. Utah. Which team has the edge in the Holy War? And what are the implications for the Big 12 championship race and College Football Playoff? We're talking BYU football, Utah football, Big 12 standings, Holy War predictions and everything else from a wild Saturday in college football! Subscribe to Open For Business for independent Big 12 football coverage, college football news, analysis and reactions all season long! #BYU #UtahFootball #HolyWar #Big12Football #CollegeFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfY2ej9v_uI

  5. 4d ago

    Texas Tech's GUTSY QB Gamble PAYS OFF in Wild Win Over Arizona!

    Send us Fan Mail Texas Tech football pulls off a gutsy win over Arizona after a dramatic quarterback change! Joey McGuire turned to Tommy Castellanos over Will Hammond, and the Red Raiders responded in a huge Big 12 showdown. John Kurtz breaks down Texas Tech's performance against Arizona, the impact of the quarterback switch, and what this victory means for the Red Raiders' Big 12 championship hopes and College Football Playoff chances. Did Texas Tech just get its season back on track? Subscribe to Open For Business for independent Big 12 football analysis, college football news, rankings and reactions all season long! #TexasTech #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #TexasTechFootball #ArizonaFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVL2IbF_gdM

  6. 5d ago

    Big 12's Next Commissioner? One Name You NEED to Know

    Send us Fan Mail Brett Yormark is leaving the Big 12, and the search for his replacement is already underway. But there's one potential candidate Big 12 fans NEED to know about — a man who nearly beat Yormark for the job in 2022. John Kurtz breaks down the Big 12 commissioner search, including American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti, SEC deputy commissioner Charlie Hussey, and the possibility of another surprising hire from outside college athletics. Why was Pernetti so close to becoming Big 12 commissioner four years ago? What has he accomplished at the American? And what did Kansas Chancellor Doug Girod reveal about what the Big 12 wants in its next leader? The Big 12 faces a critical decision as college football realignment, media rights, and the College Football Playoff continue to evolve. Who should replace Brett Yormark? Let us know in the comments! #Big12 #BrettYormark #CollegeFootball Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc_VNgrCHHQ

  7. 5d ago

    BREAKING: Brett Yormark LEAVING the Big 12: Does He Know Something We Don't?

    Send us Fan Mail BREAKING: Brett Yormark is leaving the Big 12 Conference. Does he know something about the future of college sports that the rest of us don't? Is the Big 12 in trouble, or is there more to Yormark's surprising departure? John Kurtz reacts to the news of Brett Yormark's exit, what it means for the future of the Big 12, and whether concerns about the next television contract, conference realignment and the rapidly changing college athletics landscape played a role in his decision. Plus, a look back at Yormark's legacy as Big 12 commissioner. From negotiating a crucial TV deal ahead of the Pac-12 to bringing Colorado, Utah, Arizona and Arizona State into the conference, did Brett Yormark ultimately save the Big 12? And how should fans remember his controversial moves, including Big 12 Mexico, the Monster Energy sponsorship and his aggressive approach to expansion? Subscribe to Open For Business for Big 12 football, college football news, conference realignment and College Football Playoff analysis. #Big12 #BrettYormark #CollegeFootball #ConferenceRealignment #CFB Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnEathFgdNw

  8. Oct 29

    ESPN & Pat McAfee UNFAIRLY Attack Utah | Big 12 Haters Have a New Angle

    Send us Fan Mail ESPN and Pat McAfee have taken their criticism of Utah too far. John Kurtz breaks down the Pat McAfee controversy surrounding College GameDay, why Utah is getting unfair treatment, and whether ESPN's response could impact the Holy War. Meanwhile, even some of the biggest Big 12 critics still project TWO Big 12 teams in the College Football Playoff! But the national media has a new argument against BYU and Utah. Can either team actually compete for a national championship? We break down the latest ESPN playoff projections, Big 12 playoff scenarios, and the dream matchups that could give the conference a breakthrough postseason. Plus, a massive Texas Tech vs. Arizona showdown, Cody Campbell's growing controversy in Lubbock, Utah's dangerous road trip to Cincinnati, and the biggest games in college football this weekend. Subscribe to Open For Business with John Kurtz for independent Big 12 football coverage, college football analysis, and the latest College Football Playoff news! #Big12 #CollegeFootball #PatMcAfee #BYU #UtahFootball #TexasTech #CollegeFootballPlayoff Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5GrYnFsAN4

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College sports for fans who like to dig a little deeper.Welcome to Open For Business, a show covering college sports from every angle, on and off the field.I spent more than a decade traveling the country as a radio and TV broadcaster covering college football and basketball full time. Now I break down the games, the playoff race, coaching decisions and program-building that define Saturdays, along with the transfer portal, NIL, realignment, media money and the bigger forces reshaping college sports behind the scenes.The goal is to understand the entire landscape, not just the biggest brands and loudest storylines. If something matters to where the sport is going, it matters here.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss a show. Catch the live shows every Thursday and Sunday night at 7:30 CT.Get the Open For Business newsletter for my analysis straight to your inbox:https://bit.ly/OFBNews12YTBusiness inquiries: ofbnews@gmail.com

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