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Welcome to our LIVE pre-coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft!  Tonight, we are diving deep into the next generation of NFL stars as the college football world prepares for one of the most talent-heavy classes in recent memory. From Heisman winners to lockdown defenders, we’re breaking down the players that will define the league for years to come. Is Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza the undisputed QB1? Can Ohio State actually land four players in the top 10? We’re covering it all. 🔥 TONIGHT’S SHOW: Recent News The CFB Oversight committee is proposing the idea of making the weekend before Labor the official start of the regular season Question of the Pod - If you were introducing someone to college football for the first time, pick one game you’d have them go back and watch? The Biggest Lock in the Draft “Late-Round QB Gold?”  Which quarterback outside the top two rounds has the best chance to become a legit NFL starter? Favorite Player In The Draft Doesn't have to be a first round guy Who’s The Most Overrated Prospect In The Draft Who Should My Team Take?

Jake and JT are back to talk the upcoming spring showcase on Saturday, and what they want to see from this new team! They also cover recent big recruiting news and some schedule updates for the upcoming season!

The race for the 2026 Heisman Trophy is officially wide open! Following Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza’s historic win last season, who will be the next star to strike the pose in New York? Today we’re breaking down the early frontrunners, including: CJ Carr (QB, Notre Dame): Can he snap the Irish’s 60-year Heisman drought? Arch Manning (Texas): Is this the year the hype meets the hardware in Austin? Julian Sayin (Ohio State): Returning to New York after finishing 4th in the 2025 voting. Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss): Back with a vengeance after a legal battle for eligibility. Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State): The top non-QB threat—could he be the first WR to win since 2020? Stay Connected: 🔔 Subscribe for weekly CFB live shows and clips! 🐦 Twitter/X: @PlayTheFightPod 📸 Instagram:  / playthefightpod  

We’re going live to break down the 2025 and 2026 coaching class and hand out final grades for every first-year head coach. Who exceeded expectations, who underdelivered, and who should be on the hot seat? In this episode: ✅ NCAA Eligibility Changes and Rulings ✅ Pass or Fail: Analyzing the 2025 First Year Coaches ✅ The "Wait and See": Grading the Hires of 2026 ✅ Question of the Day  Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for weekly CFB deep dives and coaching carousels! 🔔 Follow Our Socials: linktr.ee/playthefightpod

College Football is in the dog days as team wrap and start spring practice. That means it's time to talk CFB 27! The return of College Football video games in 2025 gave us a great thing to look forward to and topic to discuss. In tonight's show, the crew will break down recent news, returning production ratings, and what we would like to see change in CFB 27.  Hop in, drop your thoughts, and PLAY IT! 

SUBSCRIBE TODAY for Iowa State content ALL offseason long! The boys are back after taking a hiatus to enjoy a March Madness run, and it's time to talk football again! Jake and JT give their thoughts on Iowa State's athletic department as a whole, and how Jimmy Rogers first year in Ames can help grow the brand of Iowa State even bigger. Comment below your thoughts and expectations for Iowa State in 2026! Play it! Use code PTFS at check out on No Rivals for FREE SHIPPING! Intro: 0:00-6:00 Basketball Season Recap: 6:05 Iowa State Athletics Review: 20:43 How Important Is Year 1?: 25:54 Name That Player: 37:50

Thanks for listening to PTFS! Reminder to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to the show!  2026 Spring Ball is wrapping up and we will see a few (now vintage) Spring Games! What questions do you want answered for the 2026 season? Did you feel like spring football went under the radar this year?  In this show, the crew will break down recent news in College Football along with the questions we have lingering after Spring Football. Play It! Follow Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/playthefightpod Shop No Rivals Hats! Code PTFS for FREE Shipping: https://shopnorivals.com/

Thanks for listening to PTFS! Reminder to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to the show!  This week, the crew goes through the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket but picks games based on the school's football team! Who would win?! Drop in, give your thoughts, and Play It!  Follow Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/playthefightpod Shop No Rivals Hats! Code PTFS for FREE Shipping: https://shopnorivals.com/

This week, the crew will cover our question of the week, College Football news, our UniSwag College Football Uniform of the Year, and rank the entire 2026 lineup of Big Ten QB's!  The Big Ten is loaded with teams that picked up new QB's for the 2026 season. Will one of them emerge as the best in the conference or will returners take care of business?  Drop in, give your thoughts, and Play It!  Follow Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/playthefightpod Shop No Rivals Hats! Code PTFS for FREE Shipping: https://shopnorivals.com/

Thanks for tuning into PTFS! Be sure to LIKE this live and SUBSCRIBE to the show! The crew is back to remind you about all of the transfer landing spots you forgot about. With all the movement around the sport during the offseason, it'll be a nice refresher about these players new threads. Be sure to drop your thoughts and names that people need to know. Question of the week: You get a FREE authentic College Football Jersey from ANY Player in History. Who are you taking? Play It!  Follow Us on All Platforms:  linktr.ee/playthefightpod

Thanks for listening to PTFS! Reminder to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the show.  In this week's show, the crew will break down some recent news in College Football, debate our favorite stadium foods, and rank our Top 10 Coaches in College Football right now. Drop your picks and follow along with the show to be featured! Play It!  Follow Us on All Platforms: linktr.ee/playthefightpod Shop No Rivals! - Code PTFS at checkout for FREE shipping! shopnorivals.com 

As the offseason moves along, it's time to meet the entire Jimmy Rogers coaching staff! Jake and JT give their thoughts on the most important assistant coaches and the recent comments from the coaches over the last week! Let us know your thoughts on the new staff and who your favorite assistant coach is! Play It! Intro: 0:00 Jesse Bobbitt: 7:17 Tyler Roehl: 14:00 Ross Watson: 17:45 Jake Thorton: 23:00 Rest Of The Staff: 27:15 Rogers Analysis/Comments: 31:25

Another new team in the FBS, this time Sacramento State joins the MAC as a football only member! In this week's show, the crew will break down that move, along with the outlook for what feels like the inevitable 24-team #CFP.  It's the offseason, so drop ANY CFB topic you'd like to hear on the show! Play It! 

Another week of CFB here at PTFS! FCS Powerhouse North Dakota State shocked the College Football world and announced their move to the FBS by joining the new look Mountain West Conference.  In this week's show, the PTFS crew will break down that move and what it entails for the conference and immediate impact the Bison can make, and give their Early 2026 Top 10 Preseason Rankings.  Drop in, leave your thoughts, and PLAY IT!

College Football and all of its parity in 2025 brought some teams that really exceeded expectations, and some team that fell WELL short of where fans thought they would be.  In tonight's show, we will pick the teams, coaches, and players that either overachieved or disappointed. The crew will also give their College Football Pet Peeves - comment yours below! Play It! Follow Our Socials: X: https://x.com/playthefightpod?s=21&t=... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playthefightpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playthefightp... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayTheFight...