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Who's REALLY the best team in college football right now? Week 7 delivered another round of stunning results, and the race for the College Football Playoff is looking more unpredictable than ever! On a new episode of Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay, we break down a wild weekend that saw Georgia fall to Auburn, Alabama stumble against Tennessee, Florida upset Texas, BYU take down Notre Dame and Miami survive a thriller against Florida State. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is hitting its stride after dismantling Missouri, and the Rebels have a massive opportunity ahead against Texas. Ben Garrett of Talk of Champions and the Ole Miss Spirit joins the show to discuss Pete Golding's turnaround at Ole Miss, Trinidad Chambliss, the Rebels' improving defense and their upcoming showdown with the Longhorns in Austin. Could Ole Miss be the best team in the SEC right now? How much trouble are Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian in at Texas? And is Tennessee emerging as a legitimate College Football Playoff contender? We also examine Georgia's concerns after the Auburn loss, Alabama's offensive struggles, Miami's questionable résumé, BYU's big win over Notre Dame and the growing parity across college football. -Ole Miss dominates Missouri: Are the Rebels legitimate national title contenders? -Arch Manning's struggles and the pressure mounting on Steve Sarkisian -Georgia falls to Auburn: Time to worry about the Bulldogs? -Tennessee takes down Alabama: Are the Volunteers CFP contenders? -Florida upsets Texas as Buster Faulkner's offense finds its rhythm -BYU beats Notre Dame: How good are the Cougars? -Miami survives Florida State, but questions remain -The SEC race and College Football Playoff picture -Week 8's biggest matchups-The Graeme $cheme: Graeme Farrell's Week 8 picks Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

College football just keeps getting crazier! After another wild Week 6, we break down the biggest storylines across the country and preview a loaded Week 7 slate on Game Runs Deep, presented by Club Country. Georgia takes down Alabama, LSU stumbles against Kentucky, Texas falls to Oklahoma and Florida continues its stunning collapse. Is Georgia clearly the best team in college football? Is Alabama still No. 2 despite what its AP ranking says? And how much pressure is Lane Kiffin facing after LSU's disappointing start despite its massive investment in the roster? Ben Garrett of Talk of Champions and the Ole Miss Spirit joins the show to break down Ole Miss' dominant 52-17 win over Vanderbilt and preview a massive SEC showdown against Missouri in Oxford. Can Trinidad Chambliss, Kewan Lacy and Deuce Alexander keep the Rebels rolling? How will Pete Golding's defense handle former Rebels Austin Simmons and Cayden Lee, along with Missouri's dangerous rushing attack? And could this game have major College Football Playoff implications? Plus, we're looking ahead to some of Week 7's biggest matchups: -Ohio State vs. Indiana: Can the Hoosiers slow down Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes? -Florida vs. Texas: Which struggling SEC offense can bounce back? -Mississippi State vs. LSU: Can Lane Kiffin avoid another setback? -Auburn vs. Georgia: Can anyone slow down Kirby Smart's Bulldogs? -Alabama vs. Tennessee: A rivalry showdown in Knoxville. -Notre Dame vs. BYU: A massive test for both teams in Provo. The Graeme $cheme returns! Graeme Farrell is coming off a 5-2 Week 6 and shares his six best bets for Week 7, featuring SMU, Georgia, Ole Miss, Wisconsin, Notre Dame-BYU and Oklahoma State.Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com/

Week 5 is in the books, and Game Runs Deep is breaking down the biggest storylines from around college football before turning the page to a loaded Week 6. We dive into Florida’s disappointing showing against Missouri, Chip Kelly’s presence at Northwestern, what we learned from Alabama’s win over Mississippi State, the growing quarterback questions at Tennessee and more from Week 5. Then, it’s on to Week 6 and two of college football’s biggest rivalries. No. 2 Georgia meets No. 6 Alabama in a massive SEC showdown, while Texas and Oklahoma renew the Red River Rivalry. Plus, Talk of Champions’ Ben Garrett joins the show to break down Vanderbilt-Ole Miss and what to watch as the Rebels prepare for another SEC test. Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com/

What went wrong for Ole Miss in The Swamp, and can Pete Golding get the Rebels back on track?We go back to the tape after Ole Miss’ loss to Florida and break down the defensive issues that went far beyond missed tackles, including communication, alignment, physicality and effort. Also, why Buster Faulkner’s Florida offense deserves plenty of credit.Then, it’s around the country after a revealing weekend of college football. Is it time to accept what Arch Manning is as a quarterback? How much has Will Muschamp changed the identity of Texas’ defense? Georgia continues to look like a national championship contender, Alabama and Keelon Russell are rolling, Wake Forest is emerging as a legitimate ACC threat and Mississippi State continues to turn heads.Plus, a look ahead to CFB Week 5, Graeme Farrell returns with another edition of The Graeme Scheme, and Skye Estroff brings a new tailgate recipe with pull-apart football pizza.Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

Ole Miss got the win it wanted. Now comes an entirely different challenge.After taking down Lane Kiffin and LSU in an unforgettable night at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, No. 4 Ole Miss turns its attention to Gainesville and a ranked showdown with Florida in The Swamp.Sudu breaks down Trinidad Chambliss’ huge performance against LSU, the Rebels’ improvements on both sides of the ball and why the matchup with Aaron Philo, Jadan Baugh, Buster Faulkner and the undefeated Gators could present a major test for Pete Golding’s team.Plus, we recap a wild Week 3 across college football and preview a loaded Week 4 slate featuring Texas-Tennessee, Oklahoma-Georgia, Texas A&M-LSU, Oregon-USC, Missouri-Mississippi State, Iowa-Michigan and more.Filmmaker Jake Sarachek, better known as “Yank in the Sip,” also joins the show to discuss his upcoming feature film, One Fall With Y’all, chronicling Ole Miss football, Oxford and what makes college football fandom in the South so unique.And we’ve got another edition of the Graeme $cheme with Graeme Farrell’s Week 4 picks, plus Atlanta food expert Skye Estroff returns with a new tailgate recipe: Manmosa Jell-O Shots.Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

Lane Kiffin is going back to Oxford, and this one is about a lot more than revenge. No. 7 LSU heads into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to face No. 8 Ole Miss in one of the biggest games of Week 3, with Kiffin returning to face his former program for the first time since leaving for Baton Rouge. Ben Garrett of Talk of Champions and Trey Wallace of OutKick join Sudu Upadhyay to break down the emotion surrounding Kiffin’s return, the pressure facing Pete Golding and Ole Miss, the Rebels’ early defensive issues and the matchups that could ultimately decide the game. Then WXIA’s Reggie Chatman Jr. joins the show to give the LSU perspective, including the early impact of Blake Baker’s defense, concerns surrounding Sam Leavitt and the Tigers’ offense, and how LSU handles what should be one of the most hostile environments of the season. Plus, we break down the rest of a loaded Week 3 college football slate, react to what we learned in Week 2 and discuss Florida-Auburn, Mississippi State-South Carolina, SMU-Louisville, Houston-Texas Tech and more. Graeme Farrell also returns with his Week 3 picks in The Graeme $cheme, and Atlanta food expert Skye Estroff joins the show with another tailgate recipe. It’s a loaded Week 3 edition of Game Runs Deep, presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

Did we learn who Ole Miss really is in Week 1 or are we already overreacting? Game Runs Deep hits Nashville after No. 9 Ole Miss survives No. 24 Louisville in a 41-38 thriller. Sudu Upadhyay, Graeme Farrell and the Ole Miss Spirit's Zach Berry break down Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels’ second-half offensive explosion, the defensive concerns that emerged against Louisville and what Pete Golding has to fix before Lane Kiffin and LSU come to Oxford. Ben Garrett from Talk of Champions also joins the show to explain why there are legitimate red flags, but also why it might be way too early to panic about the Rebels. We also go around the country with reactions to LSU dismantling Clemson, Boise State pushing Oregon, Michigan’s wild finish, Florida’s debut under Jon Sumrall and more before looking ahead to a loaded Week 2 including: -Texas vs. Ohio State -Oklahoma at Michigan -Alabama at Kentucky -Oregon at Oklahoma State -Memphis at Boise State -Tennessee at Georgia Tech and more. PLUS: Atlanta food expert Skye Estroff joins Game Runs Deep for the debut of our new weekly tailgate segment. Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

CFB Week 1 is Here! LSU-Clemson, Ole Miss-Louisville & Best Bets College football is officially back, and Game Runs Deep is LIVE for the first game week of the season. Sudu Upadhyay is joined by co-host Graeme Farrell to react to everything we learned from Week 0 and look ahead to the biggest matchups and storylines of Week 1. OutKick’s Trey Wallace joins the show to break down the chaos surrounding Lane Kiffin and LSU before the Tigers host Clemson in Death Valley, including the ongoing eligibility fight involving former NFL players. Trey also gives his takeaways from Week 0, including Bill Belichick and North Carolina’s win over TCU, Memphis’ statement win at UNLV and the early pressure facing Mike Norvell and Florida State before a huge matchup with SMU. Then, Talk of Champions’ Brad Logan joins the show fresh off Pete Golding’s Week 1 press conference to preview No. 9 Ole Miss vs. Louisville in Nashville. Brad breaks down Golding’s first game as head coach, the revamped Rebels defense, key players to watch and why Louisville could present a much tougher opening test than some Ole Miss fans expect. Plus, Graeme debuts “The Graeme Scheme” with his best bets for Week 1 of the college football season. Presented by: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

Chuck Rounsaville has seen just about everything in Ole Miss athletics. The founder of The Ole Miss Spirit sits down with Sudu Upadhyay for more than 40 years of incredible stories from inside the Rebels program. From launching the Spirit in 1982 and becoming one of the original voices of fan-focused college sports media to building relationships with generations of Ole Miss coaches, players, administrators and fans. Chuck describes his philosophy as being “optimistically objective," telling the truth while proudly giving Ole Miss the benefit of the doubt. Chuck recalls Peyton Manning calling him personally to tell him he was choosing Tennessee, the Manning family's impact on Ole Miss and Oxford, and how Eli Manning helped transform the program and the town. He shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the Ed Orgeron era, including Coach O running out of Red Bull and putting coffee grounds in his mouth for caffeine, and the unforgettable conversation after the 2007 Egg Bowl when Orgeron asked Chuck if he'd just been fired. Chuck also tells stories about Tommy Tuberville, David Cutcliffe, Houston Nutt, Hugh Freeze, Lane Kiffin, Bear Bryant, Ole Miss administrators and the evolution of Rebel athletics. He even remembers being asked for his opinion when Ole Miss was considering replacements for Colonel Reb, a reflection of just how closely the Spirit was connected to the pulse of the fan base. From print magazines and message boards to recruiting sites and modern digital media, Chuck helped build an Ole Miss institution, and helped young journalists get their start along the way. Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

Former Alabama All-American and NFL running back Damien Harris joins Sudu Upadhyay for a special edition of Game Runs Deep... on the golf course. From winning two national championships under Nick Saban to playing for Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots, Harris reflects on what made Alabama's dynasty so dominant, the lessons he learned from two of football's greatest coaches, and how football prepared him for life after retirement. Harris also shares stories from his recruitment, his relationship with Lane Kiffin, Brian Daboll’s impact on him, building the perfect Alabama running back, his 2021 NFL season, and why he believes football is about far more than wins and losses. In this episode: Alabama's championship cultureLane Kiffin stories from Tuscaloosa and future at LSUBuilding the perfect Alabama running backDerrick Henry, Tua Tagovailoa, Calvin Ridley and morePatriots memories and playing with Tom BradyWhy football became the vehicle for his life after the NFLGolf, recruiting stories and much more If you enjoy college football, behind-the-scenes stories from championship programs, and conversations with some of the biggest names in the game, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Presented by Club Country: clubcountrygolf.com

The 2026 college football season is almost here, but the biggest battles are happening off the field. OutKick Senior National College Football Writer Trey Wallace joins Sudu Upadhyay on Game Runs Deep to break down the Protect College Sports Act, the race to pass federal legislation before Congress recesses, and whether the proposed changes will finally bring stability to NIL, revenue sharing and the transfer portal. We also discuss Stanford players launching the first chapter of the College Football Players Association, why collective bargaining may be inevitable, the latest controversy surrounding Bill Belichick and North Carolina, and the biggest storylines entering Big Ten Media Days. Topics covered: -Protect College Sports Act explained -Collective bargaining in college football -Stanford players organize -Bill Belichick, Michael Lombardi & UNC investigation -Big Ten Media Days -USC and Lincoln Riley's future -Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State & Michigan -Top Big Ten quarterbacks Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

SEC Media Days have officially arrived, which means college football season is right around the corner. CBS Sports Football Analyst and Football Gameplan founder Emory Hunt joins Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay to break down the biggest storylines entering the 2026 season. From the SEC's new nine-game conference schedule and the College Football Playoff debate to conference championship contenders and under-the-radar teams, Emory brings his unmatched knowledge from every level of the sport. We also dive into the Group of Five playoff race, the future of HBCU and FCS football, dark horse SEC teams, Georgia vs. Texas, and why programs outside the Power Four deserve more respect. Topics include: -SEC Media Days reactions -Greg Sankey and the CFP expansion controversy -Texas vs. Georgia for SEC supremacy -Dark horse SEC teams -Auburn, Florida and Mississippi State outlooks -Group of Five playoff contenders -San Diego State, James Madison, Louisiana and Western Michigan -HBCU football -FCS championship favorites Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

SEC Media Days is a week away, and Game Runs Deep is breaking down the biggest storylines heading into one of the biggest weeks of "talking season." Host Sudu Upadhyay is joined by CBS Sports college football analyst and former Rice quarterback Taylor McHargue to preview the week ahead. Topics include: -Can the SEC reclaim the national championship? -Expectations for Arch Manning and Texas -LSU's championship expectations under Lane Kiffin -Sam Leavitt's arrival in Baton Rouge -Florida, Auburn and the SEC's new coaching era -The conference's best quarterbacks entering 2026 -Coaches on the hot seat Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

Americans have officially discovered Erling Haaland, and it's become one of the most fascinating sports stories of the summer. On this episode of Game Runs Deep presented by Club Country, Sudu Upadhyay breaks down why college football fans have fallen in love with the Norwegian superstar, how Haaland's personality and athleticism have made him America's newest sports obsession, and why European soccer culture has far more in common with college football than the NFL. Then we shift to Big 12 storylines with Big 12 Media Days here, discussing why Texas Tech can still be a College Football Playoff contender with Will Hammond, why Kenny Dillingham could unlock Arizona State quarterback Cutter Boley, what Utah football looks like in the post-Kyle Whittingham era under Morgan Scalley, and whether Oklahoma State's offense could become one of the most explosive units in the country under Eric Morris. Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com

Michael Jenkins has lived through some of football's biggest moments. The former Ohio State wide receiver and Atlanta Falcons first-round pick joins Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay to relive the legendary "Holy Buckeye" play, Ohio State's unforgettable 2002 national championship run, and what it was like catching Matt Ryan's first NFL touchdown pass. Jenkins also shares behind-the-scenes stories about playing alongside Michael Vick, the chaos surrounding Bobby Petrino's infamous departure from the Falcons, why Jim Tressel was one of the greatest leaders he ever played for, and why Ohio State has earned the title of "Wide Receiver U." Topics Include: -The story behind the legendary "Holy Buckeye" play -Winning the 2002 National Championship at Ohio State -Why Jim Tressel's resignation looks different in today's NIL era -Is Ohio State really Wide Receiver U? -Building the perfect Ohio State wide receiver -Playing alongside Michael Vick in Atlanta -Bobby Petrino's shocking exit from the Falcons -Catching Matt Ryan's first NFL touchdown pass -The Falcons' rise under Mike Smith -Life after football and working in brain surgery technology -Ohio State's outlook for the 2026 season Presented by Club Country: https://www.clubcountrygolf.com