Forever Power 5

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Welcome to Forever Power 5 with Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando & Will Charlton - bringing you the biggest news in college football, and weekly previews, predictions, betting advice & recaps for the sport's most prominent games! Presented by Playback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jan 23

    Indiana tells ESPN to redo Carson Beck handshake

    The impossible has become reality. Join Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando, and Will Charlton for the Season 2 finale as they break down Indiana’s historic 27-21 National Championship victory over Miami. The crew analyzes how Curt Cignetti led the Hoosiers to a perfect 16-0 season and discusses Fernando Mendoza’s legendary performance that secured the title for Bloomington. The conversation shifts to the aftermath in Coral Gables as the guys debate what is next for the Miami Hurricanes following their heartbreaking loss. They wrap up the episode with a high-level look back at the entire college football season, reflecting on the chaos of the expanded playoff and the biggest surprises of the year. It’s a jam-packed finale filled with championship analysis, program outlooks, and final thoughts on an unforgettable season of college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Jan 15

    Indiana denies Trinidad Chambliss a 6th year of eligibility

    Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando, and Will Charlton are back for another edition of Forever Power 5, the guys break down the College Football Playoff Semifinal games including Miami beating Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl and Indiana blowing out Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Then the guys preview and give their picks for Indiana vs Miami in the National Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 12/29/2025

    Lane Kiffin cancels USC Notre Dame rivalry

    Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando, and Will Charlton return for a massive episode of Forever Power 5 as the college football landscape undergoes a seismic shift. The guys lead off with the shocking news out of Ann Arbor as Michigan officially hires Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines. The crew analyzes why the Utah legend decided to make the move to the Big Ten and what his smash-mouth style means for the future of the Big House. The conversation then shifts to the postseason as the trio debates how to fix the College Football Playoff to ensure the best format moving forward. With the schedule set, the team provides their official bowl game predictions and locks for the upcoming slate before diving into their final CFP bracket projections. From coaching carousels to national championship contenders, this episode covers everything you need to know heading into the heart of trophy season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 12/19/2025

    Diego Pavia prevents Joel Klatt from winning the Heisman

    On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando & Will Charlton discuss Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman, Joel Klatt's hot take on March Madness plus the College Football Playoff, the ongoing Michigan head coaching search, CFB first round picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 12/05/2025

    Lane Kiffin leaves Texas out of College Football Playoffs | FP5 S2 E16

    On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando & Will Charlton discuss Lane Kiffin leaving for LSU, Mark Stoops fired by Kentucky, CFB coaches on the HOT SEAT, College Football Playoff Rankings, Week 15 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 11/28/2025

    Lane Kiffin jumps Dan Lanning in CFP rankings | FP5 S2 E15

    On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino and Zain Bando discuss new College Football rankings, Is Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss, Dan Lanning bashes the SEC, Week 14 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 11/21/2025

    Oklahoma hires James Franklin to coach Alabama | Forever Power 5 S2 E14

    On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino and Will Charlton discuss Oklahoma upsetting Alabama, is Texas done, Virginia Tech hiring James Franklin, Week 13 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 11/14/2025

    Brian Kelly sues College Football Playoff Committee for bigger buyout | FP5 S2 E13

    On this Episode of Forever Power 5.....Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando and Will Charlton discuss the New College Football Playoff rankings, Brian Kell suing LSU over contract buyout, more coaches on the chopping block, plus Week 12 picks against the spread AND SO MUCH MORE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Forever Power 5 with Nick DiMartino, Zain Bando & Will Charlton - bringing you the biggest news in college football, and weekly previews, predictions, betting advice & recaps for the sport's most prominent games! Presented by Playback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Empty The Bench Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Empty The Bench Network
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    Forever Power 5