Preferred Walk-On: A College Football Show

Seth Saunders and James Kehm
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The Preferred Walk-On Show is a sports podcast hosted by Seth Saunders and James Kehm, celebrating the stories, rivalries, and traditions that make college sports unforgettable. The self-proclaimed Minsters of Culture for college sports, the show blends expert analysis, cultural commentary, and fan-driven passion into one dynamic weekly experience. Each episode dives deep into the biggest games, legendary programs, and hidden gems across the FBS and FCS landscapes — featuring interviews with coaches, players, and insiders who shape the sport.

  1. Sugar Bowl Preview: Ole Miss vs Georgia | Life After Lane Kiffin & Dawgs’ Path to Victory

    JAN 1

    Sugar Bowl Preview: Ole Miss vs Georgia | Life After Lane Kiffin & Dawgs’ Path to Victory

    The Sugar Bowl is loaded with history and this SEC showdown will add another chapter to this game's storied past. One of the College Football Playoff's most fascinating games is about to kick off — and The Preferred Walk-On Show is breaking it all down. Host Seth Saunders previews the Sugar Bowl between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs, examining how Lane Kiffin’s departure changes everything for Ole Miss as they face one of the most disciplined programs in college football. 🏈 Inside This Episode 🧠 Coaching change fallout at Ole Miss 🐶 Georgia’s cultural edge and defensive identity ⚔️ Key moments from their previous matchup 💥 Ole Miss’s offensive weapons 🛡️ Georgia’s defensive strategy 🔮 Why this game could be closer early — and tougher late This is a Sugar Bowl preview for fans who want more than headlines — they want the story behind the game. Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast. 🎧 Give Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media: Preferred Walk-On YouTube Preferred Walk-On Instagram Preferred Walk-On Facebook Preferred Walk-On TikTok Preferred Walk-On X If you believe in Saturdays: ✅ Tap Follow/Subscribe ⭐️ Drop a 5-star review to grow the Tailgate 🍻 Share this episode with your tailgate crew

    23 min
  2. Scout Team: Rose Bowl Preview - Alabama vs Indiana | The Biggest Game in Hoosier History

    JAN 1

    Scout Team: Rose Bowl Preview - Alabama vs Indiana | The Biggest Game in Hoosier History

    One of the most improbable and memorable seasons in college football history now reaches one of its defining moments. On this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders previews the Rose Bowl matchup between Indiana and Alabama, as the Hoosiers play their first game ever as the No. 1 team in the nation, completing one of the most stunning program turnarounds in modern football under head coach Curt Cignetti. Seth breaks down what this moment means, how Indiana got here, and why this game is far more dangerous for Alabama than many expect. 🏈 Inside This Episode 🌹 Rose Bowl Stakes — Indiana’s first game ever as No. 1 🔴 Curt Cignetti’s Program Rebirth — how culture built a contender 🐘 Alabama’s Challenge — can they survive without a dominant run game? 🎯 QB Pressure — can Indiana’s defense force Ty Simpson into mistakes? ⚔️ WR Showdowns: Alabama: Germie Bernard, Ryan Williams, Isaiah Horton, Lotzeir Brooks Indiana: Omar Cooper Jr., Elijah Sarratt, Charlie Becker, E.J. Williams Jr. 🧠 Coaching & Tactical Battles 🔮 Predictions & Game Script This isn’t just a Rose Bowl — it’s a referendum on whether belief, culture, and development can beat five-star power on college football’s biggest stage. Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast. 🎧 Give Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media: Preferred Walk-On YouTube Preferred Walk-On Instagram Preferred Walk-On Facebook Preferred Walk-On TikTok Preferred Walk-On X If you believe in Saturdays: ✅ Tap Follow/Subscribe ⭐️ Drop a 5-star review to grow the Tailgate 🍻 Share this episode with your tailgate crew

    21 min
  3. Scout Team: Orange Bowl Preview - Oregon vs Texas Tech | A Texas Tech Wagon on the Oregon Trail

    12/31/2025

    Scout Team: Orange Bowl Preview - Oregon vs Texas Tech | A Texas Tech Wagon on the Oregon Trail

    The College Football Playoff Quarterfinals are here — and the Orange Bowl delivers one of the season’s most intriguing matchups: Texas Tech vs Oregon. Host Seth Saunders breaks down the game from every angle — football, culture, and betting — while echoing Dan Lanning’s call that CFP Quarterfinals belong on college campuses. This episode covers: 🔥 Texas Tech’s Rise — powered by the Matador Club, Cody Campbell’s NIL vision, and transfer portal dominance 🦆 Oregon’s Talent Base — elite athletes and explosive playmakers 🧠 Quarterback Breakdown: Dante Moore vs Behren Morton ⚔️ Key Matchups: Oregon: Bryce Boettcher, Malik Benson, Bear Alexander Texas Tech: David Bailey, Romello Height, Cameron Dicke 🛡️ Defensive strengths & weaknesses 🎯 Offensive strategies & tempo 💰 Best Bets: ATS pick + favorite player props This is playoff football at its finest — elite talent, high stakes, and no place to hide. Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast. 🎧 Give Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media: Preferred Walk-On YouTube Preferred Walk-On Instagram Preferred Walk-On Facebook Preferred Walk-On TikTok Preferred Walk-On X If you believe in Saturdays: ✅ Tap Follow/Subscribe ⭐️ Drop a 5-star review to grow the Tailgate 🍻 Share this episode with your tailgate crew

    19 min
  4. Scout Team: Cotton Bowl Preview - Miami vs Ohio State | Carson Beckyll or Carson Hyde and Ohio State's Generational Defense

    12/30/2025

    Scout Team: Cotton Bowl Preview - Miami vs Ohio State | Carson Beckyll or Carson Hyde and Ohio State's Generational Defense

    The CFP Quarterfinals are here! The Cotton Bowl is loaded with star power, storylines, and championship stakes — and The Preferred Walk-On Show is breaking it all down. Host Seth Saunders previews the Miami vs. Ohio State matchup with a deep dive into the tactical, emotional, and personnel-based battles that will decide who marches on to the semis. From Carson Beck’s Jekyll-and-Hyde brilliance to Ohio State’s historically dominant defense, this episode gives you everything you need to understand why this game is so fascinating — and why it might be far closer than Vegas expects. 🏈 Inside This Episode 🌪️ Miami’s Explosive Offense — led by Carson Beck and dynamic playmakers like Malachi Toney 🧠 Carson Beckyll or Carson Hyde — brilliance, volatility, and what version of the Hurricanes star QB shows up 🛡️ Ohio State’s Defense — All-Americans everywhere, anchored by Thorpe Award winner Caleb Downs ⚔️ Key Matchups — Miami’s DBs vs Ohio State’s WR duo of Jeremiah Smith & Carnell Tate 🎯 Coaching Chess Match — how play-calling and adjustments could decide everything 🔮 Prediction — why this game may be much tighter than expected This is playoff football at its finest — elite talent, high stakes, and no place to hide. Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast. 🎧 Give Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media: Preferred Walk-On YouTube Preferred Walk-On Instagram Preferred Walk-On Facebook Preferred Walk-On TikTok Preferred Walk-On X If you believe in Saturdays: ✅ Tap Follow/Subscribe ⭐️ Drop a 5-star review to grow the Tailgate 🍻 Share this episode with your tailgate crew

    19 min
  5. FCS Semis Recap & Title Game Preview | Semifinal Super Brawl & the Rise of the Illinois State "Roadbirds"

    12/21/2025

    FCS Semis Recap & Title Game Preview | Semifinal Super Brawl & the Rise of the Illinois State "Roadbirds"

    This FCS postseason has delivered chaos and history — and now it all comes down to one final showdown. In this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders breaks down the FCS semifinals, recapping the defining moments that set the stage for the national championship game between the Montana State Bobcats and the Illinois State Redbirds. From the first-ever playoff edition of the Brawl of the Wild — the Super Brawl, to Illinois State’s unforgettable road-warrior run, this episode is a celebration of everything that makes FCS football special. 🏈 Inside This Episode 🔥 The Super Brawl — Montana State vs. Montana in a historic playoff showdown 🐾 Montana State’s Statement Win — how the Bobcats conquered rivalry pressure to punch their ticket to Nashville 🏈 Illinois State’s Cinderella Run — the first team ever in the 24-team field to win every playoff game on the road 🛣️ The Roadbirds — why this Redbird team thrives away from home 🏆 Championship Preview — styles, stakes, and keys to the title game 🎓 Why the FCS Matters — passion, parity, and high-level football abounds at the FCS level This episode is about more than Xs and Os — it’s about heart, history, and why the FCS continues to produce some of the best football in the country. Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast. 🎧 Give Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media: Preferred Walk-On YouTube Preferred Walk-On Instagram Preferred Walk-On Facebook Preferred Walk-On TikTok Preferred Walk-On X If you believe in Saturdays: ✅ Tap Follow/Subscribe ⭐️ Drop a 5-star review to grow the Tailgate 🍻 Share this episode with your tailgate crew

    24 min
  6. Montana State Head Coach Brent Vigen | Playoff Brawl of the Wild, Bobcat Culture & Program Standards

    12/19/2025

    Montana State Head Coach Brent Vigen | Playoff Brawl of the Wild, Bobcat Culture & Program Standards

    Championship stakes meets storied rivalry in Bozeman, Montana this weekend. This week on The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders is joined by Montana State Head Coach Brent Vigen as the Bobcats prepare for a playoff semifinal showdown against Montana — the first-ever postseason edition of the Brawl of the Wild, which observers have dubbed the Super Brawl. Coach Vigen offers rare insight into how Montana State has built one of the most disciplined, physical, and resilient programs in the FCS — and what it takes to prepare for a rivalry game with championship stakes. 🏈 Inside This Episode 🔥 The Super Brawl — what makes a playoff Brawl of the Wild different 🐾 Bobcat Culture — discipline, toughness, and a standard of excellence 🧠 Coaching Philosophy — leading with consistency and clarity 🧲 Recruiting the Right Fit — traits Montana State looks for beyond talent 📈 Team Growth — how this group evolved into a championship contender 🏆 Preparation for Montana — focus, execution, and emotional control 💬 Football & Life Lessons — character, accountability, and excellence This is a masterclass in leadership, rivalry preparation, and program building — delivered by one of the most respected coaches in the FCS. Support Coach Vigen and the Bobcats in every way you can: Coach Vigen on Twitter/X Montana State Bobcats Football on Twitter/X Montana State Bobcats Football on Instagram Montana State Bobcats Football Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast. 🎧 Give Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media: Preferred Walk-On YouTube Preferred Walk-On Instagram Preferred Walk-On Facebook Preferred Walk-On TikTok Preferred Walk-On X If you believe in Saturdays: ✅ Tap Follow/Subscribe ⭐️ Drop a 5-star review to grow the Tailgate 🍻 Share this episode with your tailgate crew

    19 min
  7. CFP Opening Round Preview w/ Chris Marler | JMU–Oregon, Alabama–OU, Tulane–Ole Miss & Miami–A&M

    12/18/2025

    CFP Opening Round Preview w/ Chris Marler | JMU–Oregon, Alabama–OU, Tulane–Ole Miss & Miami–A&M

    The College Football Playoff has arrived — and The Preferred Walk-On Show is ready. Host Seth Saunders is joined by Chris Marler to break down the Opening Round of the CFP, analyzing matchups, storylines, key players, and betting angles with insight and humor. 🏈 CFP Opening Round: 🟣 JMU vs. Oregon — can the Dukes hold their own against the mighty Ducks 🐘 Alabama vs. Oklahoma — a rematch of the regular season clash between the Tide and Sooner 🌊 Tulane vs. Ole Miss — another regular season rematch where the Rebels look to start fast and dispatch the Green Wave 🌀 Miami vs. Texas A&M — are the Aggies a paper tiger? Can Carson Beck and Mario Cristobal rise up under the bright playoff lights? They also discuss: Atticus Sappington having a name tailor-made for an SEC school JMU's Seinfeld connection What Oklahoma's win in Tuscaloosa tells us about the rematch at the Palace Carson Beck's Rube Baker yips Lane Kiffin: LSU head coach and Ole Miss's #1 fan Support Chris in every way you can and be sure to check out his latest episodes and articles: Locked on Gamecocks 4th & Wrong Chris's Articles - LouisianaSports.net Chris's Twitter Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast. 🎧 Give Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media: Preferred Walk-On YouTube Preferred Walk-On Instagram Preferred Walk-On Facebook Preferred Walk-On TikTok Preferred Walk-On X If you believe in Saturdays: ✅ Tap Follow/Subscribe ⭐️ Drop a 5-star review to grow the Tailgate 🍻 Share this episode with your tailgate crew

    36 min
  8. Michigan Scandal, FCS Playoff Quarterfinals, Army–Navy & JMU’s CFP Moment

    12/13/2025

    Michigan Scandal, FCS Playoff Quarterfinals, Army–Navy & JMU’s CFP Moment

    This episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show captures college football at its most intense — and most meaningful. Hosts Seth Saunders and James Kehm unpack the Michigan football controversy, examining the firing of Sherrone Moore, the responsibility of athletic director Warde Manuel, and how administrative decisions ripple through a program’s identity and future. The conversation then shifts to what makes college football sacred: 🏆 FCS Playoffs — quarterfinal matchups featuring Villanova vs. Tarleton State, South Dakota vs. Montana, and UC Davis vs. Illinois State 🇺🇸 Army–Navy — the one game where “everyone playing would die for everyone watching” 🟣 James Madison’s CFP Bid — a milestone moment for James’s alma mater ⚔️ JMU vs. Oregon — belief, preparation, and the weight of opportunity This is a conversation about power, consequence, tradition, and why Saturdays still matter. Plus: We’re on the hunt for College Football's Tailgate All-Americans. From Athens to Ann Arbor, Madison to Baton Rouge — we want to see whose the cream of the tailgate crop from coast-to-coast. 🎧 Give Preferred Walk-On a follow on social media: Preferred Walk-On YouTube Preferred Walk-On Instagram Preferred Walk-On Facebook Preferred Walk-On TikTok Preferred Walk-On X If you believe in Saturdays: ✅ Tap Follow/Subscribe ⭐️ Drop a 5-star review to grow the Tailgate 🍻 Share this episode with your tailgate crew

    38 min
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The Preferred Walk-On Show is a sports podcast hosted by Seth Saunders and James Kehm, celebrating the stories, rivalries, and traditions that make college sports unforgettable. The self-proclaimed Minsters of Culture for college sports, the show blends expert analysis, cultural commentary, and fan-driven passion into one dynamic weekly experience. Each episode dives deep into the biggest games, legendary programs, and hidden gems across the FBS and FCS landscapes — featuring interviews with coaches, players, and insiders who shape the sport.

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