Broncos make Buffalo LB Murdock 'Mr. Irrelevant'
The Broncos made Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock "Mr. Irrelevant" as the last pick of this year's NFL draft.
The Schrager Hour 2026 Expert Mock Draft
Peter is joined by three of the leading draft experts in the field-- former Tennessee Titans GM Ran Carthon, ESPN Draft analyst Field Yates, and The Athletic's Senior Draft Analyst Dane Brugler-- for a 2026 mock draft of the first round. Teams are randomly assigned amongst the four and the results are somewhat shocking. This is as close to a simulation of an actual NFL Draft as you'll find, and the banter in between picks brings four different vantage points to the surface. It's Draft Season--and this one's a beauty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Connelly's favorite transfer classes: Teams that pushed the envelope in the portal
Looking beyond the numbers, here are the teams that took the boldest steps in their portal approaches.
2026 Schrager/Jeremiah Live Mock Draft
Daniel Jeremiah, the NFL Network's lead Draft analyst, joins Peter for their annual tradition of doing a live mock draft during the first week of April. Peter is steadfast in that he doesn't do mock drafts until April. April is here and the two ping pong pick after pick, and go 1-32. There are surprises, there is information shared, and there are some notable names that slip a little further than one would expect. There's no better way to kick off Draft month than these two emptying their notebooks and geeking out over this Mock Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Burns sues Kent State, officials over '25 firing
Former Kent State football coach Kenni Burns has sued the university and several top officials for wrongful termination, breach of contract and defamation, alleging that his April 2025 firing was the last step in the school's "conspiracy" to save money.
Ranking college football coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026
Curt Cignetti reset how we view coaching turnarounds while Oklahoma State, with a new coach, has nowhere to go but up.
Source: Akron gets NCAA waiver for postseason
Akron, which sat out the 2025 postseason due to academic reasons, got a waiver from the NCAA to play in the postseason in 2026, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Way-too-early college football coaching hot seat tiers
The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025. What could it hold next season?
College football's 100 best quarterbacks of the 2000s
Make way for Fernando Mendoza and others on Bill Connelly's updated list of the greatest quarterbacks of the century.
North Dakota State to MWC: Big Leap or BIG MISTAKE?! đź‘€
Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State’s $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State’s jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M 3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC 13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it? 15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12? 21:12 - Why championships affect a school’s identity 27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally? 31:40 - Do all conference games really matter? 39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules? 46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if… 53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine’s Day collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MAC adds Sacramento State for football in '26
The MAC presidents have voted to add FCS Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member starting in 2026.
Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting college football's top players in 2026
From Arch Manning to Jeremiah Smith, these are the best of the best at every position.
Which colleges have produced Super Bowl starting QBs?
The California Golden Bears have produced the most Super Bowl starting quarterbacks in history. See which other schools join them on the list.
Ranking the top 100 players in the college football transfer portal
The transfer portal closed Jan. 16. Here's your guide to the best players on the move this offseason.
Super Bowl & Coaching Cycle Thoughts With Jourdan Rodrigue
Kevin Clark is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic for a wide-ranging Super Bowl week conversation. The two dive into the evolution of NFL coaching trees, from Shanahan and McVay to the rise of Mike McDonald, and why the league may be running out of coaches. They break down Seattle’s defensive transformation, the Kubiak offensive lineage, and why certain “outlier” coaches simply can’t be replicated. Jourdan also explains why two-running-back systems are officially back, how defenses are catching up to modern offenses, and what this hiring cycle reveals about how owners are thinking. Plus: early contenders for the 2026 Super Bowl, Chargers optimism (with caveats), Broncos belief, Panthers intrigue, and why chasing trends keeps getting teams in trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chargers hire Western Michigan's O'Leary as DC
Western Michigan defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary, who was the Chargers' safeties coach in 2024, returns to Los Angeles to be the team's defensive coordinator.
2025-26 CFB Player Rank: Which players made the top 100?
Which players take the top spots? Our college football experts rank the top 100 players from the 2025 season.
Final defensive stop rate for all 136 CFB teams
Our final defensive ranking based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.
AFC & NFC Championship Sunday Preview With Chris Harris & Shaun Alexander
Kevin Clark is joined by a pair of former All-Pros to help set the table for Sunday's championship games. First, former Broncos CB Chris Harris Jr. joins to discuss the similarities between the current Broncos team and the Super Bowl Champion Broncos from a decade ago. Chris shares his thoughts on how the game has changed and why dominant defenses are suddenly having a resurgence. Plus, his impressions of Seattle's defense and what he thinks Sam Darnold needs to do to get to the Super Bowl. Then former MVP Shaun Alexander joins to discuss how the Seahawks have been able to return to greatness. Hear what Shaun thinks of the current Seattle secondary and how it compares to the legion of boom. Plus the running backs he enjoys watching the most & incredible stories from his playing days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Is Football: AFC & NFC Championship Sunday Preview With Chris Harris & Shaun Alexander
Kevin Clark is joined by a pair of former All-Pros to help set the table for Sunday's championship games. First, former Broncos CB Chris Harris Jr. joins to discuss the similarities between the current Broncos team and the Super Bowl Champion Broncos from a decade ago. Chris shares his thoughts on how the game has changed and why dominant defenses are suddenly having a resurgence. Plus, his impressions of Seattle's defense and what he thinks Sam Darnold needs to do to get to the Super Bowl. Then former MVP Shaun Alexander joins to discuss how the Seahawks have been able to return to greatness. Hear what Shaun thinks of the current Seattle secondary and how it compares to the legion of boom. Plus the running backs he enjoys watching the most & incredible stories from his playing days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We made score picks for every postseason CFB game
We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.
2025-26 College Football Playoff, bowl schedule
The dates, times and sites for all the college football postseason action.
NFL Divisional Sunday Instant Reaction: The Bears have a QB, the Texans don't
Conference Championship Weekend is set, and Kevin Clark breaks down one of the wildest playoff slates we’ve seen in years. From Caleb Williams’ video-game miracle throw to Sean McVay’s questionable game management, Kevin reacts to Bears-Rams, the state of modern playoff football, and why defense is officially back in the NFL. He dives deep into the decision not to go for two, what Chicago should feel coming out of the loss, and why this game may define how Caleb Williams is viewed going forward. Plus: • Why Super Bowl odds for the Broncos don’t make sense • Sean McVay coaching “not to lose” • The Texans’ collapse, and why CJ Stroud’s performance may have permanently changed Houston’s franchise outlook • Why the era of paying every quarterback immediately might be over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Is Football: NFL Divisional Sunday Instant Reaction: The Bears have a QB, the Texans don't
Conference Championship Weekend is set, and Kevin Clark breaks down one of the wildest playoff slates we’ve seen in years. From Caleb Williams’ video-game miracle throw to Sean McVay’s questionable game management, Kevin reacts to Bears-Rams, the state of modern playoff football, and why defense is officially back in the NFL. He dives deep into the decision not to go for two, what Chicago should feel coming out of the loss, and why this game may define how Caleb Williams is viewed going forward. Plus: • Why Super Bowl odds for the Broncos don’t make sense • Sean McVay coaching “not to lose” • The Texans’ collapse, and why CJ Stroud’s performance may have permanently changed Houston’s franchise outlook • Why the era of paying every quarterback immediately might be over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025 MAC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |