College Basketball Power Hour

NCAA National Championship reaction: Florida defense shines vs. Houston & Paige finally gets her title with UConn

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 15:40:19 +0000

Join hosts Caroline Fenton, Ice Young, and Jason Fitz for an in-depth breakdown of college basketball's thrilling finale. The trio reacts to Florida's dramatic triumph over Houston and UConn's commanding victory against South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament National Championships.

Caroline, Fitz & Ice delve into the draft stock of tournament stars including Hailey Van Lith, Aneesah Morrow, and Walter Clayton Jr.. Plus, the trio discuss how Paige Bueckers can have an immediate impact on the WNBA next season.

(0:39) Florida MBB defeats Houston

(22:22) Shock of Duke’s Final Four loss to Houston

(26:32) UConn WBB dominates South Carolina

(48:04) Is Cooper Flagg’s draft stock hurting?

(50:37) Hailey Van Lith & Aneesah Morrow draft stock rising

(55:33) Paige Bueckers immediate impact on WNBA

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Are we witnessing the BEST Final Four EVER? and double standards we’re DONE with

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 19:52:59 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Ice Young, and Jason Fitz dive into both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four matchups. They examine the intense matchup dynamics between ALL the teams, highlighting the ways each can capture the ultimate glory. The trio also share insights on how star players like Cooper Flagg and Paige Bueckers could shift the tournament's momentum completely.

Their discussion also touches on Olivia Miles' surprising decision to enter the transfer portal rather than the WNBA draft. Plus, don't miss Fitz's fiery takes on Kim Mulkey & Dan Hurley’s coaching behavior and its impact on the game.

(2:22) Olivia Miles forgoes WNBA draft

(14:34) Elite Eight lessons learned

(14:54) SEC size matters

(16:17) No. 1 seeds are no. 1 seeds for a reason

(19:58) Houston looks unstoppable

(23:45) No coaching copycats

(27:06) Paige Bueckers is the star of the tourney

(28:43) Teams need supplemental scorers

(30:26) Every team needs an x-factor

(33:39) Is this the best Final Four in history?

(40:04) South Carolina vs. Texas WBB preview

(42:55) UCLA vs. UConn WBB preview

(45:59) Mulkey & Hurley bad behavior continues

(52:58) Women’s tournament final picks

(55:36) Men’s tournament final picks

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NCAA Tournament early rounds wrap-up: Hurley’s ego, JuJu injured and Calipari a Cinderella?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:21:03 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Ice Young, and Jason Fitz dive into the aftermath of the NCAA Tournament's Round of 64 and 32, sharing reactions and making bold predictions for the Sweet Sixteen. They discuss Juju Watkins' season-ending injury and its impact on USC and the entire women’s tournament landscape. Discover why Ice praises Arkansas as the tournament's best upset as Pitino’s St. John's team faced a striking defeat.

Meanwhile, Caroline pushes back against the idea that Cinderella teams have vanished from this year’s tournament, but even if they have, do we really even care? Plus, the trio debate if Dan Hurley went too far this time after the comments he made about the referees following UConn’s loss to Florida.

(1:50) JuJu Watkins season-ending ACL injury

(11:23) Arkansas MBB best upset of the tourney

(19:31) Are Cinderella teams dead? And do we care if they are?

(32:43) UCLA WBB ain’t it

(36:30) Is the women’s tournament too imbalanced?

(42:14) Power Rankings: best games from rounds of 64 & 32

(46:41) Dan Hurley goes too far

(57:14) Sweet Sixteen bold predictions

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Selection Sunday Wrap-Up: Shockers, winners, losers, picks & predictions

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:05:52 +0000

The men's and women's NCAA tournament brackets are set and, as always, there are shocking selections and enough snubs to power the sports media world for weeks to come. Caroline Fenton, Isis "Ice" Young, and Jason Fitz dive into this year's NCAA tournament brackets and share their Selection Sunday reactions.

Caroline questions the inclusion of certain teams in the bracket, sparking a lively debate among the hosts. The crew debates UNC's precarious addition to the first four matchups after an undeserving season, how the Notre Dame women's team is somehow only a 3-seed and why the Michigan men's team is a 5-seed despite winning the Big Ten tournament.

Later, the gang gives their winner predictions for each bracket and picks one dark horse team to win a surprising amount of games.

Finally, Ice, Fitz & Caroline share 6 key storylines to watch out for as the tournaments kick off this week.

(2:44) - How did UNC MBB get into this tournament?

(6:55) - Why was Notre Dame WBB only a 3-seed?

(11:46) - Seeding chicanery: Michigan MBB only a 5-seed

(19:24) - Why UCLA WBB & Florida MBB have such a tough path

(27:33) - Men's tourney predictions

(33:59) - Women's tourney predictions

(43:29) - 6 key storylines to watch

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Which teams are GUARANTEED no. 1 seeds in NCAA tourney?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:47:03 +0000

Join Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young as they unravel the madness from the first week of March on the latest episode of College Basketball Power Hour! The trio starts off with a recap of the biggest moments from the weekend including Trey Holloman & Michigan State’s routing of rival Michigan, Bree Hall’s dominant defense for South Carolina in the SEC women’s tournament and Steph Curry announcing he’ll join Davidson athletics as assistant General Manager. Several women’s conference tournaments were decided over the weekend with Kara Lawson, Duke women’s head coach, hoisting the ACC trophy and Hailey van Lith leading TCU to their first Big 12 title.

Caroline, Fitz & Ice debate which four teams are worthy of the no. 1 seeds in the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments. For the men, could Auburn lose out on being the overall no. 1 seed after two losses to round-out their regular season? And if so, is Duke’s strength of schedule tough enough to give them the edge? The Houston Cougars have proved they’re worthy of a no. 1 seed, but where does that leave Florida, Tennessee & Michigan State? In the women’s tournament, USC & UCLA have clear cases for being no. 1 seeds, but could UConn be left out of the top teams despite beating Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks? Plus, you can’t forget about Texas and Notre Dame!

To wrap, the trio previews the SEC men’s tournament which will likely prove to be a must-watch from the first round all the way to the championship game.

(3:08) Name, Image & Liked-it

(3:47) Steph Curry to join Davidson athletics

(5:45) Tre Holloman vs. Michigan MBB

(10:30) Bree Hall vs. Texas WBB

(15:30) Dan Hurley’s rockstar status

(19:58) Duke WBB win ACC tournament

(22:59) TCU WBB win Big 12 tournament

(26:59) Central Connecticut MBB survives

(28:42) JuJu Watkins passes Caitlin Clark in scoring

(31:39) Omaha MBB Cinderella story

(35:34) Which MBB teams should be no. 1 seeds?

(47:35) Which WBB teams should be no. 1 seeds?

(59:03) What we’re watching: SEC MBB tournament

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Which bubble teams still have a REAL shot at the NCAA tourney?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 20:18:24 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young are back on the College Basketball Power Hour to break down which bubble teams still have a legitimate shot at a NCAA tournament bid. In the men’s tournament, can Georgia get in if they finish on a four-game winning streak? Is there any hope for Baylor to edge their way in despite a .500 record in Big 12 play? For the women’s tournament, is there a world where three teams from the Ivy League get in? Plus, the case for teams like St. Joseph's, Virginia Tech, Seton Hall & Stanford.

The trio present their Power Hour Power Rankings of the most impactful upsets of the weekend including LSU women dropping a game to Ole Miss, Illinois men dominating Michigan, and Tennessee men edging out Alabama. Caroline, Fitz & Ice also preview the most exciting games coming up this week and spend a few minutes raving about Cooper Flagg’s performance in Duke’s victory vs. Wake Forest - because how could they not?!

(3:14) Cooper Flagg’s last home game?

(11:05) Make the case for bubble teams

(11:31) Make the case: Baylor MBB

(13:05) Make the case: Gonzaga MBB

(14:48) Make the case: Georgia MBB

(19:25) Make the case: St. Joseph’s WBB

(21:29) Make the case: Harvard WBB

(24:34) Make the case: Virginia Tech WBB

(26:39) Make the case: Seton Hall WBB

(28:04) Make the case: Stanford WBB

(31:42) Power Rankings: biggest upsets

(47:32) Michigan @ Michigan State MBB preview

(48:50) Florida @ Alabama MBB preview

(51:26) Alabama @ Auburn MBB preview

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WBB Power Rankings: JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo & more + UConn’s Alex Karaban joins

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:01:04 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young react to all the college basketball action from last weekend. The UConn men’s team reminded us they’re NOT the same team they were last season or even the year before after a big loss to St. John’s. Meanwhile, Michigan State men’s basketball might have solidified themselves as a top 10 team at just the right time as they took down in-state rival, Michigan. And is anyone safe at the top of the women’s game now that previously no. 1 ranked Notre Dame has lost to NC State?

The trio give their “Power Hour Power Rankings” of the Women’s Wooden Award favorites. Are we overlooking what Paige Bueckers is doing because we’ve become numb to greatness? Is Lauren Betts being snubbed despite only having one loss this season with UCLA? JuJu Watkins is the leader according to sports books and, ya know what? It’s hard to argue with her jaw-dropping stat lines, dominant play and the fact she’s doing it all as a sophomore at USC.

Alex Karaban, UConn Huskies men’s basketball forward, joins Fitz to talk about everything UConn. Is there pressure on the team to three-peat? And what do Karaban and the rest of the team REALLY think about Dan Hurley’s antics? All this and more on this episode of College Basketball Power Hour.

(4:36) UConn MBB ain’t it

(8:15) Sleeping on St. John’s?

(12:07) Michigan State MBB top 10

(16:02) No one is safe in WBB

(26:38) Women’s Wooden Award power rankings

(43:56) What we’re watching this weekend

(50:39) UConn’s Alex Karaban joins

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Biggest college hoops stories so far, UNC legend Roy Williams joins + winners of the weekend

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:48:18 +0000

Welcome to College BASKETBALL Power Hour! Just in time for the best part of the college basketball season, we’ve given the Power Hour a hoops makeover to bring you the top stories in men’s and women’s college basketball.

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young recap the biggest storylines of the 2024-25 season so far to catch up our football listeners on what they might have missed. They chat about the epic rise of the SEC, whose basketball teams are dominating in a way we’ve never seen before, and the changes that have made it all possible. Keep your eyes on Cooper Flagg, the superstar freshman from Duke, and on what the UConn men’s team is up to after their back-to-back national title wins.

The trio share their biggest winners from last weekend including the Auburn men beating Alabama on the road, the UConn women dominating South Carolina on their home court, Vanderbilt freshman Mikayla Blakes dropping 55 points in a single game and more. The Power Hour crew also shares which matchups they’re most excited for this upcoming weekend.

Jason Fitz is joined by former UNC coach Roy Williams to talk about the current state of college hoops, Dan Hurley’s antics and to share highlights from his partnership with Verizon to pay off the debt of several North Carolina Hurricane Helene survivors.

(2:01) Rise of SEC hoops

(10:10) Cooper Flagg

(14:05) UConn & Dan Hurley

(22:47) Bigger win: Auburn vs Alabama or UConn vs South Carolina?

(30:43) Vandy player Mikayla Blakes drops 55 pts

(31:43) Notre Dame women ranked no. 1

(35:18) Texas A&M survive another close game

(39:18) Michigan St @ Michigan MBB preview

(41:51) Iowa St @ Houston MBB preview

(42:22) Notre Dame @ NC State WBB preview

(43:46) LSU @ Kentucky WBB preview

(46:51) Interview with Roy Williams

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CFP national championship reaction: Ohio State WINS 12-team playoff title in dramatic fashion

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:25:44 +0000

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the first-ever College Football Playoff National Champions of the 12-team era. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the biggest game of the season as Ohio State beats Notre Dame 34-23. Buckeye QB Will Howard led his team to victory in a nearly perfect performance behind yet another new Ohio State offensive line combination that stepped up and got the job done. On the other hand, Notre Dame started with a gritty drive led by Riley Leonard to open the scoring, but it wasn’t a sustainable game plan for the Fighting Irish to find success.

The trio name their final ‘Power House’ and “Power Outage” of the 2024-25 season. They give props to Ohio State’s third down offense, offer criticism of a CFP schedule that conflicts with the NFL playoffs and more. Plus, after back-to-back national champions from the Big 10, has the SEC lost its status as the most dominant conference in college football?

(0:25) Ohio State vs. Notre Dame recap

(29:26) Adam saves the day with tickets for Leonard family

(31:24) Power Hour Power House

(31:32) Power Hour Power House: Ohio State 3rd down offense

(32:12) Power Hour Power House: CFP

(34:01) Power Hour Power House: Brian Kelly

(35:42) Should ND have to play in a conference?

(37:51) Power Hour Power Outage

(37:59) Power Hour Power Outage: buying a championship

(40:58) Power Hour Power Outage: CFP scheduling

(43:40) SEC lost dominance?

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CFP National Championship preview: Notre Dame must exploit Ohio State’s ONE weakness

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:16:39 +0000

The first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship of the 12-team playoff era features Ohio State vs. Notre Dame on Monday January 20th. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the matchup from every angle and share the keys to victory for each team. The Buckeyes have proven themselves to be the best team in the country over their last three playoff games, but could bad penalties cost them in this game vs. Notre Dame? Meanwhile, Marcus Freeman has the Fighting Irish playing better than ever, but can their defense stack up against Ohio State’s offensive weapons?

The trio looks at some of the best player props in this game and pick if they think the bet will “Crash Out or Cash Out” including Riley Leonard’s passing attempts, Will Howard’s passing touchdowns, Jeremiyah Love’s rushing yards, and more.

(0:51) CFP National Championship preview

(26:45) CFP National Championship preview continued

(43:40) Crash Out or Cash Out

(43:43) Crash Out or Cash Out: Riley Leonard

(45:16) Crash Out or Cash Out: Will Howard

(46:19) Crash Out or Cash Out: Jeremiah Smith

(47:53) Crash Out or Cash Out: Jeremiyah Love

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CFP semifinal reactions: Ohio State proves too much for Texas, advances to championship vs. Notre Dame

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:38:41 +0000

The College Football Playoff Championship is set as Ohio State defeats Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl and advances to face Notre Dame for the CFP title. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman analyze this game as Ohio State impressed on both sides of the ball and QB Will Howard stepped up in a big way right when the Buckeyes needed him to. Texas’s defense held Ohio State as well as anyone has this season, but big mistakes on offense in the final minutes of the game and poor play calling cost them in the end.

The trio name their “Power House” and “Power Outage” including props to Ohio State’s defense and why it’s time for Ryan Day haters to back off. Plus, Ohio State opens as a 10-point favorite vs. Notre Dame in the championship--is that unfair to Notre Dame?

(0:21) Ohio State vs. Texas recap

(19:29) Power Hour Power House

(19:38) Power Hour Power House: Ohio State defensive line

(20:14) Power Hour Power House: Ohio State defensive staff

(21:40) Power Hour Power House: Jack Sawyer

(23:11) Power Hour Power House: CFP semifinals

(24:20) Power Hour Power Outage

(24:22) Power Hour Power Outage: CFP seeding

(24:56) Power Hour Power Outage: Ryan Day haters

(25:40) Power Hour Power Outage: Texas run game

(27:20) Ohio State opens as favorite vs. Notre Dame

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CFP semifinal reactions: Did Notre Dame get LUCKY? and where it all went wrong for Penn State

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:42:44 +0000

One half of the College Football Playoff Championship is set as Notre Dame defeats Penn State 27-24. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to this Orange Bowl ‘instant classic.’ How did Notre Dame overcome being completely outrun in the first half, multiple interceptions, and the loss of QB Riley Leonard for a portion of the game? For Penn State, big questions loom after the loss such as why their wide receiver group is so underdeveloped and if the narrative that coach Franklin can’t win big games will ever change.

The trio name their “Power House” and “Power Outage” from this matchup including a high-flying hurdle from Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Warren’s lack of usage and, FINALLY, something positive to say about a college kicker.

(0:26) Notre Dame vs. Penn State recap

(24:09) Power Hour Power House

(24:25) Power Hour Power House: Jeremiyah Love

(25:28) Power Hour Power House: Mitch Jeter

(27:57) Power Hour Power Outage

(29:02) Power Hour Power Outage: Tyler Warren usage

(29:30) Power Hour Power Outage: officiating

(30:43) Power Hour Power House: ESPN

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CFP semifinal previews: Texas has no advantage vs. Ohio State & Notre Dame vs. Penn State is anybody’s game

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 19:48:28 +0000

The College Football Playoff semifinals are this week with Notre Dame vs. Penn State on Thursday in the Orange Bowl and Ohio State vs. Texas on Friday in the Cotton Bowl. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman preview both matchups starting with Notre Dame vs. Penn State. With both of these teams so alike in almost every category, what will it take to give one or the other an edge to win? Meanwhile for Ohio State vs. Texas, it’s hard to even come up with an advantage for the Longhorns against a Buckeye team that has been near perfect in the playoffs. Is there anything Texas can do to give themselves an edge?

The trio project whether several player prop bets will ‘crash out or cash out’ including Riley Leonard & Will Howard’s passing yards and Quinn Ewers’ & Arch Mannings touchdowns.

(0:35) Adam Breneman vibe check

(4:35) Why root for a conference in the playoffs?

(8:42) Notre Dame vs. Penn State preview

(26:10) Ohio State vs. Texas preview

(38:54) Crash Out or Cash Out - Riley Leonard

(41:15) Crash Out or Cash Out - Nick Singleton

(44:19) Crash Out or Cash Out - Will Howard

(46:14) Crash Out or Cash Out - Quinn Ewers

(47:49) Crash Out or Cash Out - Arch Manning

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CFP quarterfinal reactions: Georgia GONE after spectacular Notre Dame special teams showing

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 16:58:01 +0000

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are officially in the books and the semifinals are set after Notre Dame beat Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to Notre Dame’s dominant victory including their stout defense and top-tier special teams play. Marcus Freeman had a well-executed game plan for the Fighting Irish, but where did it all go wrong for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs? And could Georgia have won this game if Carson Beck had been their quarterback?

The trio name their ‘Power House’ and ‘Power Outage’ from Notre Dame vs. Georgia including a nod to Marcus Freeman turning Notre Dame into a likable team and yet another roast of the first round bye structure.

(0:45) Notre Dame vs. Georgia recap

(8:51) Notre Dame 11-man substitution

(15:05) Would Georgia have won if Beck played?

(20:34) Notre Dame short a day of practice before game vs. Penn State

(24:48) Power Hour Power House

(29:34) Power Hour Power Outage

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CFP quarterfinal reactions: Ohio State blows out Oregon & Texas survives Arizona State

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 18:10:27 +0000

The CFP quarterfinals continue with big drama in one matchup and another blowout in the other—but it’s probably not the game you’re thinking of. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the thrilling, double-overtime victory for Texas vs. Arizona State and Ohio State’s total thrashing of Oregon.

Arizona State rallied behind the heroic efforts of Cam Skattebo to force overtime against Texas but fell just short of completing a comeback. The trio discuss the controversial non-targeting call in the final minutes of the game, the special teams woes for both teams, and what Texas needs to improve on before their next game in the CFP semifinals.

Despite being the no. 1 ranked team in the country, Oregon got completely blown out by Ohio State. With an offensive line that’s finally clicking, Will Howard playing like a DAWG, and some of the best receivers in the country on their side, the Buckeyes look to have a real shot at winning the national championship.

To wrap, Caroline, Fitz & Adam name their 'Power House' and 'Power Outage' from these two games including the powerful momentum Arizona State will carry with them into next season and their disdain for the College Football Playoff first round byes.

(0:36) Sugar Bowl postponed

(0:57) Texas vs. Arizona State recap

(21:05) Ohio State vs. Oregon recap

(36:52) Power Hour Power House

(41:02) Power Hour Power Outage

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CFP quarterfinal reactions: Penn State advances & G5 officially OUT with Boise State loss

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 07:04:32 +0000

Penn State advances to the CFP semifinals after defeating Boise State 31-14 in the Fiesta Bowl. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman break down the game and discuss what went right for Penn State and where it all fell apart for Boise State.

In the spirit of New Year’s Eve, the trio discuss who ‘dropped the ball’ for Boise State in tonight’s quarterfinal matchup. They also make New Year’s resolutions for Penn State as they advance to the semifinals against the winner of Notre Dame vs. Georgia.

(0:24) Penn State vs. Boise State recap

(16:19) Who "dropped the ball" on NYE?

(23:14) New Year’s resolutions for Penn State

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CFP quarterfinal previews: Oregon disrespected? Georgia in QB trouble & pressure on for Penn State

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 19:20:00 +0000

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are this week on New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day. Caroline Fenton & Jason Fitz deep dive into each matchup to share keys to success, picks, predictions and more. Boise State carries the weight of every G5 school as they take on Penn State, who might just have even MORE pressure piled on them as they strive to prove they can win big games when it counts. On paper, Texas should beat Arizona State with their dominant defense, but can they overcome offensive errors to knock Cam Skattebo & ASU out of the playoffs?

The most anticipated game of the quarterfinal slate is without a doubt Ohio State vs. Oregon. Despite being the no. 1 team in the country, all the talk seems to be about Ohio State rather than Oregon. Are the Ducks getting disrespected when all they’ve done is win? Elsewhere in the CFP, Georgia fans seem convinced that Stockton will lead the Bulldogs better than Carson Beck has, but can we really expect a quarterback making their first start to hold up against Notre Dame’s defense?

Caroline & Fitz play “Crash Out or Cash Out” as they look at several player props for the quarterfinals and give their picks & predictions for each game.

(1:58) Penn State vs. Boise State preview

(20:39) Texas vs. Arizona State preview

(31:05) Ohio State vs. Oregon preview

(42:56) Notre Dame vs. Georgia preview

(54:28) Crash Out or Cash Out - Ashton Jeanty

(55:58) Crash Out or Cash Out - Riley Leonard

(58:24) Crash Out or Cash Out - Will Howard

(1:01:03) Quarterfinal picks & predictions

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CFP 1st round reactions: Ohio State is SO back & home field advantage means EVERYTHING

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 19:40:39 +0000

The 1st round of the 12-team College Football Playoff is officially in the books. Penn State, Texas & Ohio State each advance to the quarterfinals after blowout wins.

Caroline, Fitz & Adam give their overarching reactions from the first-ever 1st round games including the significance of home field advantage and why there will always be blowouts no matter the size of the playoffs. The trio break down each of the Saturday games & give their “Power House” and “Power Outage” from round 1. The Penn State defense proved their worth as they caused chaos for Kevin Jennings and SMU. Texas showed they can beat just about anyone when their run game is firing on all cylinders. And Ryan Day brought Ohio State back to national title contention despite their loss to Michigan as they steamrolled Tennessee.

(0:30) CFP 1st round initial reactions

(13:20) SMU @ Penn State recap

(26:08) Clemson @ Texas recap

(36:49) Tennessee @ Ohio State recap

(48:12) Power Hour Power House

(54:17) Power Hour Power Outage

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CFP 1st round reactions: Notre Dame defense BURIES Indiana

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 07:55:49 +0000

Notre Dame wins the first-ever game of the 12-team College Football Playoff in dominant fashion against Indiana. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the game and look ahead to the Fighting Irish’s next playoff matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes. After Indiana's struggles in this game the narrative that perhaps they were unworthy of the playoffs is circulating, but is that fair to the Hoosiers?

In the spirit of Power Hour, the trio names a “Power House” and a “Power Outage” from Notre Dame’s victory against Indiana. While Notre Dame's offense was electric, the power went out as an overly-confident Curt Cignetti failed to coach aggressively when it really counted.

(0:34) Indiana @ Notre Dame recap

(19:54) Power Hour Power House

(24:28) Power Hour Power Outage

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Michael Vick a GENIUS hire & 1st round playoff previews

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:49:09 +0000

The first round of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff begins this weekend. Caroline Fenton & Adam Breneman break down each of the four games. Indiana’s offense is solid and they don’t make many mistakes, but is it enough to match up against Notre Dame’s defense? Penn State will host SMU but will have to do so without their backup QB Beau Pribula who has left for the transfer portal. For Texas, it’s all about Quinn Ewers vs. Clemson’s secondary, but can the Longhorns offensive line give him a clean pocket throughout the game? Finally, Ohio State has a lot on the line as they host Tennessee with the future of the program and Ryan Day’s job all on the line.

The pair look at a handful of prop bets for the first round games and ask whether the picks will crash out or cash out including Tyler Warren’s receiving numbers and if Arch Manning will play a scoring role for Texas.

To wrap, Caroline & Adam react to the hiring of Michael Vick as the new head coach of Norfolk State University. As players continue to be drawn to younger and more relatable coaches, Norfolk’s hire might just be genius.

(0:43) Indiana @ Notre Dame preview

(11:32) SMU @ Penn State preview

(27:28) Clemson @ Texas preview

(38:01) Tennessee @ Ohio State preview

(51:30) Crash out or cash out: Tyler Warren

(54:53) Crash out or cash out: Arch Manning

(57:30) Crash out or cash out: Dylan Sampson

(1:00:19) Michael Vick hired at Norfolk State

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Did playing at Boise State cost Jeanty the Heisman? and Army-Navy should matter, but it doesn’t

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:07:30 +0000

After a spectacular season on both sides of the ball for Colorado, Travis Hunter received the Heisman Trophy. However, many people feel that runner-up, Ashton Jeanty of Boise State was snubbed. Could Jeanty have won the trophy if he played at a P4 school instead of for the Broncos? Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to Travis’ win and debate if Jeanty was in fact a snub or not.

The trio also break down the biggest game of the weekend, Army-Navy and make a case for why this matchup should count in conference play.

(0:10) Travis Hunter wins 2024 Heisman Trophy

(1:28) Was Ashton Jeanty snubbed?

(11:54) Hunter’s wins validates Coach Prime’s philosophy

(16:47) Will we see fewer QBs win the Heisman in the future?

(25:40) Army-Navy game recap

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Notre Dame could win it all & Travis Hunter’s INSANE snap count

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty & Cam Ward are the 2024 Heisman finalists. But who deserves to take home the trophy? Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman make the case for each finalist and make their final predictions of who will win it all.

The College Football Playoffs begin next weekend so the trio shares their players to watch in the 1st round matchups including Kurtis Rourke, Riley Leonard and Dylan Sampson. In the face of expanded playoffs, will teams need to rely on their running backs more than ever?

Caroline, Fitz and Adam ask some of the biggest looming questions ahead of the CFP such as can Georgia win without Carson Beck? And is Penn State vs. SMU the biggest game of James Franklin’s career?

(0:50) Heisman finalists announced

(2:47) Make the Heisman case for Travis Hunter

(9:50) Make the Heisman case for Ashton Jeanty

(12:56) Make the Heisman case for Cam Ward

(15:46) Make the Heisman case for Dillon Gabriel

(19:40) CFP players to watch: Kurtis Rourke

(22:05) CFP players to watch: Riley Leonard

(25:32) CFP players to watch: Dylan Sampson

(31:15) Can Georgia win without Beck?

(40:25) Biggest game ever for James Franklin?

(48:26) Which home field advantage is greatest?

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College Football Playoff bracket REVEALED + selection day winners & losers

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 8 Dec 2024 21:43:31 +0000

The College Football Playoff bracket is SET. After weeks of speculation, the world knows what the first-ever 12-team playoff looks like, but it’s far from a perfect system. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the final rankings and share what things the committee got right and which were wrong. Was the decision to include SMU instead of Alabama a statement that strength of schedule doesn’t matter anymore? And should conference champions receive bids instead of byes to make the bracket more balanced?

The trio breaks down which teams were the biggest winners and losers of selection day and who has the best and worst paths to the championship. Penn State has an ideal path with only Clemson and Boise State in their way, meanwhile, Tennessee got unlucky as they must take on Ohio State.

Caroline, Fitz & Adam make early predictions for which team will win it all and evaluate which of the quarterbacks in the playoffs they truly trust to lead their teams to victory.

(0:37) CFP bracket instant reactions

(2:41) Should Alabama or SMU be in playoffs?

(10:19) Conference champions should earn bids, not byes

(21:17) Which team has the best path?

(24:45) Which team has the worst path?

(33:44) Who will win the College Football Playoff?

(37:04) Which QBs can be trusted in playoffs?

(47:07) Who is the most unexpected champion?

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Conference Championship Reactions: Georgia wins, Clemson sneaks past SMU & Arizona State dominates

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 8 Dec 2024 08:08:20 +0000

Conference Championship weekend is the books and the College Football Playoff Selection Day is imminent. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the biggest conference title games with the greatest impact on the playoff picture.

In the SEC title game, Georgia takes down Texas for the second time this season but what made the difference for them defensively in this matchup? Arizona State absolutely dominated Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship showing the committee that they may be worthy of a higher seeding than Mountain West champion Boise State.

Though they lost the game, Penn State put up an impressive fight against the best team in the country: Oregon. The Nittany Lions showed the cracks in Oregon’s armor that could be the key to fighting them off in the College Football Playoff. Finally, in the ACC, Clemson snuck into the title game, knocked off SMU, and will earn a spot in the playoffs. But will SMU maintain their position or will Alabama creep in and knock them out after their loss in the ACC Championship?

(1:05) SEC Championship recap
(18:45) Big 12 Championship recap
(33:35) Mountain West Championship recap
(39:15) Big 10 Championship recap
(55:59) ACC Championship recap

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Alabama back in playoffs, SMU at risk, conference title previews & Shane Beamer joins

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 03:20:20 +0000

The latest College Football Playoff rankings have been revealed. Alabama is back in the playoffs despite two truly bad losses while Miami crashes out of the top 12 after their loss to Syracuse. With conference title games coming up this weekend, which team has the most to lose before the final rankings are revealed? SMU or Boise State? Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break it all down with their instant reactions.

The trio are then joined by South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer. Coming off a 6-game win streak, the Gamecocks are one of the hottest teams in the country, but is it enough for them to edge their way into the playoffs before Sunday? Beamer makes his case for South Carolina to be in the playoffs, shares the keys to the team’s recent success and his take on player development in the transfer portal era.

Caroline, Fitz & Adam preview the SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12 and Mountain West conference championships. With a first round bye on the line for the four highest-ranked winners, these title games have more to play for than ever before.

(0:57) Playoff rankings reactions

(2:45) Alabama ranked no. 11

(6:03) Does SMU have the most to lose?

(20:09) Does Boise State have the most to lose?

(21:13) Ohio State ranked above Tennessee

(26:06) Interview with Shane Beamer

(51:45) Mountain West championship preview

(58:31) Big 12 championship preview

(1:02:13) SEC championship preview

(1:08:21) Big 10 championship preview

(1:13:18) ACC championship preview

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Week 14 Reactions: Rivalry week delivers drama, Ryan Day on the hot seat & is the SEC washed?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 1 Dec 2024 07:08:09 +0000

Against all odds, unranked Michigan beats Ohio State, putting the Buckeyes’ head coach Ryan Day in a sticky situation despite a great Big 10 record. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down that game as well as the renewal of the epic rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M now that they’re both in the SEC.

The trio share what they learned from Week 14’s slate of games like Arizona State solidifying themselves as the best team in the Big 12 and the significance of style points in a 12-team playoff. Plus, could a dangerous precedent be set if the loser of a conference title game is penalized for that loss and kept out of the College Football Playoffs?

Then it’s time for the CFB stock exchange. Caroline, Fitz & Adam are high on UNLV’s playoff chances, South Carolina’s recent success and Kyle McCord sticking it to Miami AND Ohio State with today’s Syracuse win. But, they’re down on Lincoln Riley, Brian Kelly, and oh yeah, the ENTIRE SEC.

(1:09) Michigan @ Ohio State recap

(11:25) Texas @ Texas A&M recap

(18:23) Arizona State is best in Big 12

(26:01) Style points matter

(31:04) Georgia's defense will make or break them

(38:46) Will conference title game losers be penalized?

(51:41) Stock up: UNLV & CFP

(54:19) Stock down: The SEC

(59:07) Stock up: South Carolina

(1:06:13) Stock down: big name coaches

(1:08:43) Stock up: Kyle McCord

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South Carolina could knock Alabama out of playoffs, rivalry week previews & Jedd Fisch joins

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 03:25:19 +0000

The Week 13 College Football Playoff Rankings are here. Indiana falls from no. 5 to no. 10 after a loss to Ohio State and it’s a battle for the 12 seed between Alabama, South Carolina & Clemson. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman give their instant reactions to the rankings and break down which seeds have the most and least ideal paths to the championship.

Washington head coach Jedd Fisch joins the program. Undefeated at home in his first year leading the Huskies, Fisch shares his plan for building a winning program at Washington. He also talks about adjusting to the Big 10 conference, the value his experience in the NFL brings to CFB and the keys to success in this weekend’s rivalry matchup vs. no. 1 Oregon.

Next up, the trio previews the biggest rivalry week matchups including Texas taking on Texas A&M and Alabama vs. Auburn in the Iron Bowl.

(1:15) CFP rankings reactions

(4:34) Who will be last team in for playoffs?

(18:29) 1st round matchup preview

(20:10) Which seeds have best & worst paths?

(24:19) Interview with Jedd Fisch

(44:35) Rivalry week preview

(54:12) Auburn @ Alabama preview

(55:57) Texas @ Texas A&M preview

(1:05:21) Happy Thanksgiving

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Week 13 Reactions: Alabama, Indiana, BYU, Colorado & Ole Miss ALL lose. What will playoffs look like now?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:27:33 +0000

Chaos ensued in Week 13 of college football as Alabama went down to Oklahoma, Ole Miss was crushed by Florida, Indiana had their unbeaten run ended by Ohio State and Big 12 leaders BYU & Colorado both lost. These losses and many more will shake up the playoffs in ways we couldn't imagine and shows just how much parity there is this season.

Caroline Fenton and Jason Fitz break down the biggest games of the weekend and explain how each major win or loss impacts the conference title races as well as the expanded 12 team playoffs.

(0:38) Week 13 chaos overview

(7:32) Indiana @ Ohio State recap

(20:10) Alabama @ Oklahoma recap

(32:22) ACC chaos

(33:47) SEC chaos

(34:25) Ole Miss @ Florida recap

(39:04) SEC chaos continued

(44:32) Big 10 chaos

(45:19) Penn State @ Minnesota recap

(51:38) Big 12 chaos

(1:01:35) Lane Kiffin & Ole Miss did not show up today

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Penn State head coach James Franklin joins & playoff seeding STINKS

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:59:39 +0000

Penn State head coach James Franklin joins to talk about the Nittany Lions’ superstars Tyler Warren and Drew Allar. He shares why Penn State values player development over adding players from the transfer portal and what’s led to his success over 11 seasons at Penn State.

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. How is 14th ranked BYU in the playoffs but 11th ranked Tennessee misses out? In a playoff where seeding doesn’t follow the rankings passed down from the committee, does this system need to be reinvented before it’s even begun?

The trio preview the biggest matchups of Week 13 including a classic David vs. Goliath game between Indiana and Ohio State and a Big 12 battle of BYU at Arizona State.

(0:35) Playoff rankings reactions

(17:14) Interview with Penn State HC James Franklin

(45:17) Indiana @ Ohio State preview

(56:05) Army @ Notre Dame preview

(1:01:20) BYU @ Arizona State preview

(1:04:10) Ole Miss @ Florida preview

(1:07:46) Penn State @ Minnesota preview

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Week 12 Reactions: Oregon escapes upset & Georgia back in playoff race?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 07:11:41 +0000

Was Dan Lanning out of line to fake a field goal rather than put the ball in Dillon Gabriel’s hands? Oregon keeps their perfect season alive on the road at Wisconsin but not without some controversy. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down that game plus, in the SEC, Carson Beck finally looks like the QB we thought he’d be as the Georgia Bulldogs take down the Tennessee Volunteers. Elsewhere, LSU goes down HARD to the Florida Gators whose bowl chances are looking up after the win.

Caroline, Fitz & Adam share their biggest takeaways from the weekend including why Billy Napier and Florida will be the talk of the town in the offseason and which two players have pulled ahead in the Heisman race.

(0:37) Tennessee @ Georgia recap

(26:32) Oregon @ Wisconsin recap

(33:48) There’s no ‘great’ CFB team this season

(46:50) Florida will be the talk of the town

(55:31) Heisman race narrows to two

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12-team playoff is already BROKEN + Heisman contenders & pretenders

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:42:19 +0000

Caroline Fenton & Jason Fitz react to the second edition of the 2024 College Football Playoff Rankings. Only two weeks into the 12-team rankings and with Boise State in, Georgia out, Miami as the four seed, and three Big 10 teams in the top four—is the new playoff system already broken?

The two give an update on the most likely Heisman contenders. Should Miami’s Cam Ward have the edge over Colorado’s dual-threat, Travis Hunter? Are Alabama’s Jalen Milroe and Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart pretenders or contenders for the Heisman?

Caroline & Fitz share which games they’re watching in Week 12 such as Tennessee at Georgia, Utah at Colorado, and (if you’re truly desperate for something to watch) Nebraska on the road at USC.

(2:17) CFP Rankings reactions

(21:37) Notre Dame CFP spolier?

(27:09) Would one-loss BYU make playoffs?

(29:15) Georgia @ Tennessee implications

(33:19) Who is best in SEC?

(40:57) Top Heisman contenders

(47:01) Should Heisman ceremony be in January?

(51:56) Heisman contenders or pretenders

(56:10) Tennessee @ Georgia preview

(58:40) Utah @ Colorado preview

(59:46) Nebraska @ USC preview

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Down go LSU & Georgia and is Miami's ONE loss a big deal?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:39:51 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down Lane Kiffin’s signature win as Ole Miss takes down Georgia. Ole Miss finally proved they have the defense they were seeking to build via the transfer portal and, while Georgia certainly isn’t out of playoff contention, they have major play calling issues to sort out if they’re going to go all the way.

The trio also look at Alabama’s dominant win against LSU. The Tigers had no answer for Jalen Milroe who just might have worked his way back into Heisman contention.

Miami ends their unbeaten run after being upset by Georgia Tech but will the loss be a big deal or no deal for Cam Ward’s Heisman hopes? Plus, we raise a glass and pour one out for the highest of highs and lowest of lows from college football Week 11.

(0:38) Georgia @ Ole Miss recap

(22:46) Alabama @ LSU recap

(36:43) Big deal/no deal: Miami loss to Georgia Tech

(38:36) Big deal/no deal: Colorado 7-2 record

(40:38) Big deal/no deal: Army 9-0 record

(47:30) Raise a glass/pour one out

(1:06:26) The chaser

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First-ever 12 team playoff rankings revealed: what did we learn?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:25:01 +0000

The inaugural 12 team College Football Playoff rankings are finally here. Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman provide instant reactions to the top 25 ranked teams. What does this initial ranking tell us about what the CFP committee values about the eye test, strength of schedule and quality losses?

We know who the top-ranked teams are, but what does it all mean? Could 4 teams from the Big 10 realistically make it into the playoffs? What happens if BYU loses in the Big 12 title game and a previously unranked spoiler team earns a spot?

Caroline, Fitz & Adam preview the biggest matchups of week like Georgia on the road at Ole Miss, Alabama vs. LSU and a BYU rivalry game at Utah.

(0:33) Playoff rankings reactions

(3:46) Value of the eye test

(10:08) Value of 2 & 3 loss teams

(16:36) Blowout losses don't disqualify you

(18:52) Can 4 Big 10 teams make playoffs?

(24:07) Will SEC cannibalize itself?

(28:28) What if BYU loses Big 12 title game?

(30:11) How bad is a conference title game loss?

(39:22) Which teams will crash out of the rankings?

(49:30) Georgia @ Ole Miss preview

(53:20) Alabama @ LSU preview

(56:49) BYU @ Utah preview

(1:00:24) South Carolina @ Vanderbilt preview

(1:02:53) Washington @ Penn State preview

(1:03:13) Florida State @ Notre Dame preview

(1:05:50) Clemson @ Virginia Tech preview

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Ohio State defense stifles Penn State, Ole Miss is back & Clemson is DONE

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 3 Nov 2024 05:50:44 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the biggest matchups of college football Week 10. Penn State remains ‘always the bridesmaid’ after losing yet again to Ohio State. Texas A&M’s playoff hopes are in serious trouble after they’re upset by South Carolina, leaving no SEC team unbeaten in conference play. Meanwhile in the ACC, Clemson gets embarrassed by Louisville and SMU painfully puts an end to Pitt’s undefeated season.

The trio share one thing learned from the weekend including Miami playing lights out with their Heisman star whereas Georgia’s Carson Beck may well have removed himself from Heisman contention entirely. Plus, is Ole Miss really back in the playoff conversation?

(0:44) Ohio State @ Penn State recap

(17:26) Miami playing video game football

(22:10) Carson Beck Heisman hopes are over

(27:46) Ole Miss back in the picture

(34:30) Louisville @ Clemson recap

(40:21) Texas A&M @ South Carolina recap

(47:32) Pitt @ SMU recap

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Playoff rankings projections, Ohio State vs. Penn State preview & is USC cursed?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:05:17 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman put on their CFP committee hats and give their take on the college football playoff rankings ahead of the official release next week. The trio agree that Oregon is their no.1 team, but there’s plenty of debate surrounding where programs like Texas A&M, Ohio State, Texas, BYU and Georgia might belong.

The team has some Halloween fun by taking a look at the most ‘cursed’ teams in college football including the likes of USC, Penn State, Iowa & Tennessee.

Caroline, Fitz & Adam preview the biggest games of Week 10 such as Ohio State at Penn State, Texas A&M at South Carolina and Georgia taking on Florida.

(9:13) Power Hour playoff rankings

(9:28) Ranking no. 1

(9:59) Ranking no. 2

(11:51) Ranking no. 3

(13:31) Ranking no. 4

(15:58) Ranking no. 5

(18:13) Ranking no. 6

(18:18) Ranking no. 7

(25:02) Ranking no. 8

(30:29) Ranking no. 9

(32:50 ) Ranking no. 10

(36:28) Ranking no. 11

(37:06) Ranking no. 12

(40:36) Playoff seeding

(46:01) ‘Cursed’ CFB programs

(57:13) Ohio State vs. Penn State preview

(58:33) Texas A&M vs. South Carolina preview

(1:01:02) Louisville vs. Clemson preview

(1:02:02) Pitt vs. SMU preview

(1:04:14) Duke vs. Miami preview

(1:04:39) Oregon vs. Michigan preview

(1:05:58) Georgia vs. Florida preview

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Texas A&M wins, Navy finally loses & what's haunting you from Week 9?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:09:52 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman share their instant reactions to Texas A&M’s win against LSU. After a switch at QB gives the Aggies enough life to secure the win, will Texas A&M have a quarterback controversy on their hands?

The trio play a game of “NIL” as they share the biggest names, impactful images and the things they liked from Week 9. Dan Lanning continues to build his Oregon dynasty, Vanderbilt proves they’re for real, and Penn State finally looks worthy of being the no. 3 team in the county.

Caroline, Fitz and Adam then share the things that will haunt them from the weekend, from bad behavior from fans to an unfortunate performance from Syracuse’s Kyle McCord.

(0:36) LSU @ Texas A&M recap

(11:37) Name, Image & Liked-It

(11:45) Name: Dan Lanning

(17:02) Name: Vanderbilt

(23:52) Image: Drew Allar

(28:29) Image: Ohio State late TD

(34:22) Liked: Ewers 14-7 TD pass

(38:08) Liked: Indiana

(42:25) Liked: Notre Dame beat Navy

(47:00) Things that will haunt you from Week 9

(47:22) Haunted by fans throwing things onto field

(54:46) Haunted by poor Kyle McCord performance

(57:43) Haunted by Missouri's record

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Midseason grades: A+ for Boise State, F for Oklahoma State & more

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Caroline Fenton, Adam Breneman, Jason Fitz) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:54:15 +0000

Now officially more than halfway through the 2024 college football season, Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman give several teams their midterm report cards. From Texas to Northern Illinois, Boise State, Miami, and everything in-between — does your favorite team make the grade?

In the spirit of spooky season, the trio share the scariest performances from Week 8 whether it be the scary good of Cade Klubnik or the scary bad of Nebraska.

Caroline, Fitz & Adam preview the weekend’s biggest games including a statement opportunity for LSU vs. Texas A&M and a must-win game for Notre Dame vs. Navy.

(0:36) Georgia vs. Texas recap

(5:11) Midterm grades

(33:00) 'Scary' performances from Week 8

(48:23) LSU @ Texas A&M preview

(49:47) Notre Dame vs. Navy preview

(53:33) Boise State @ UNLV preview

(55:49) Texas @ Vanderbilt preview

(58:09) Penn State @ Wisconsin preview

(59:23) Michigan @ Michigan State preview

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Week 8 reactions: Cam Ward is Superman; down goes Texas & Alabama

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz, Adam Breneman) — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 06:18:19 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman take a deep dive into the biggest SEC games of Week 8: Georgia’s dominant win against No. 1 Texas and Tennessee’s upset of Alabama. With every SEC now with a loss in hand, which teams are most likely to make the playoffs?

The trio share their biggest takeaways from the weekend such as LSU showing their true colors as a top 10 team and Indiana is much more than a simple underdog story.

Finally, it’s time for college football stock exchange with Cam Ward’s stock continuing to rise as he carries the Miami offense and covers for their defense but it’s stock down for Lincoln Riley—did USC’s coach doom not one but two programs this season? All this and more on the College Football Power Hour.

(0:33) Georgia @ Texas recap

(12:35) Alabama @ Tennessee recap

(27:23) LSU is a top team

(32:11) SEC Championship hail Mary

(36:04) Indiana is legit

(45:20) Stock up: Cam Ward

(47:06) Stock down: Miami defense

(50:25) Stock down: Michigan

(52:39) Stock up: Army & Navy

(55:58) Stock down: USC & Lincoln Riley

(59:39) Stock up: BYU & Iowa State

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Clemson; Texas A&M ranked too low, mid-season Heisman favorites & could Georgia somehow miss playoffs?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:05:04 +0000

Caroline Fenton & Jason Fitz wrap up Week 7 of college football as they take one last look at Oregon’s victory against Ohio State. While the Buckeye fanbase starts to doubt their head coach, Ryan Day, Ducks fans sing Dan Lanning’s praises for a strategic 12-man penalty.

A new AP Poll is out so Caroline and Fitz break down who’s ranked too high, too low and just right. What business does Michigan have to still be in the Top 25 and what’s giving Iowa State the edge against their fellow undefeated conference opponent BYU?

As the midway point of the season approaches, the duo look at the current Heisman odds for top candidates such as Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, and Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel.

Caroline & Fitz also make some mid-season playoff predictions, including the possibility that traditional powerhouses Alabama & Georgia might not find themselves in playoff contention come December.

Finally, the pair share which games they’re watching this weekend, from the best-of-the-best SEC matchups to a few games only a college football sicko could bring themselves to watch.

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(2:16) Oregon win vs. Ohio State recap

(12:29) Teams ranked too high

(21:00) Teams ranked too low

(25:55) Teams ranked just right

(30:34) Mid-season Heisman favorites

(40:43) Which Top 15 teams will make the playoffs?

(57:10) Binge/stream/sicko

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Week 7 Reactions: Oregon edges out Ohio State, USC is a joke & Clemson is a DAWG

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 06:42:26 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman recap the biggest games from Week 7 starting with Oregon’s 32-31 victory against Ohio State. Is Lanning getting enough credit for his gutsy play-calling in this Oregon win? Or were costly mistakes by Ohio State’s quarterback Will Howard more to blame?

The trio share their biggest takeaways from the weekend including Penn State being a national title contender and the death of USC’s playoff chances. Plus, after a close victory against Florida, can we really trust that Tennessee can be a playoff team?

Caroline, Fitz & Adam name their ‘dawgs’ and ‘puppies’ of the weekend as they give props to ASU, Clemson & Texas, while sharing some skepticism for Georgia & Alabama after their unimpressive victories.

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(0:28) Ohio State vs. Oregon recap

(15:59) Penn State is legit

(19:23) USC is a joke

(24:23) Tennessee can't be trusted

(32:15) Dawgs & puppies

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Cam Ward carries his team, trust issues with Oregon & Georgia ranked above Alabama?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 02:36:03 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman wrap up Week 6 of college football with Miami’s comeback victory on the road against Cal in what might be the statement game so far for Cam Ward’s Heisman campaign. The latest AP Poll has Georgia ranked above Alabama despite the Bulldogs losing painfully to the Crimson Tide less than 10 days ago. Both teams are 4-1 but one lost to the other, so how can that be?

Caroline, Fitz & Adam share what teams, players and even conferences in college football they have trust issues with. Can we trust Oregon’s offense to hold up against Ohio State this weekend and can Nico Iamaleava ever be who Tennessee needs him to be?

Finally, the trio previews some of the biggest matchups this upcoming weekend including Ole Miss vs. LSU & Texas vs. Oklahoma.

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(1:50) Miami @ Cal recap

(9:40) Georgia ranked too high

(18:55) Indiana & Pitt ranked too low

(21:16) Texas & Ohio State ranked just right

(24:49) College Football trust issues

(45:21) Penn St @ USC preview

(47:08) Texas @ Oklahoma preview

(51:31) Ole Miss @ LSU preview

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Week 6 reactions: SEC chaos as Vanderbilt stuns Alabama & Arkansas upsets Tennessee

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 6 Oct 2024 07:08:30 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to Vanderbilt’s shocking upset of no. 1 Alabama. While Alabama’s playoff hopes remain intact, how can Kalen DeBoer get the Crimson Tide their unbeatable identity back? Also in the SEC, Arkansas comes back from an 11-point deficit to beat Tennessee. Why couldn’t the Vols defense keep the Razorbacks off the field in this game?

Caroline, Fitz & Adam talk about the biggest things they learned from this slate of games. Are we underestimating Penn State? And did we count Texas A&M out way too soon?

To wrap, the trio raises a toast to SMU & Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and pours one out for Oklahoma State’s playoff hopes and dreams (ouch).

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(0:05) Alabama vs. Vanderbilt recap

(23:42) Tennessee vs. Arkansas recap

(33:15) One thing we learned

(46:54) Raise a glass, pour one out

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Another look at Alabama, playoffs are still anyone’s game & is Duke getting disrespected?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 02:45:09 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman take a final look at Alabama’s win against Georgia. How is it the Crimson Tide was able to win even after taking their foot off the gas in the second half? And Georgia falls to 5th in the AP Poll after the loss, but is that fair to the Bulldogs?

The newly expanded College Football Playoff is more wide-open than ever, but is it enough for Rutgers to get in? What about Colorado? Or BYU? Or Ole Miss? The trio make the case for these teams and more.

To wrap, Caroline, Fitz & Adam share what games are worth watching in Week 6.

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(0:27) Georgia vs. Alabama recap

(13:44) Georgia ranked just right

(16:59) Michigan ranked too high

(22:29) Duke ranked too low

(26:00) Notre Dame ranked too low

(31:00) So you're saying there's a chance...

(46:43) Binge/stream/skip

(49:07) Missouri @ Texas A&M preview

(51:16) Iowa @ Ohio State preview

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Week 5 Reactions: Alabama beats Georgia in thriller & Michigan offense is ugly, but it works

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:22:46 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to Alabama’s exciting win against Georgia. After such a dominant start, how did the Crimson Tide almost let the game slip away? Jalen Milroe shows Heisman promise, Kalen DeBoer proves his worth, and Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs are down—but how badly?

The trio shares the biggest things they learned this weekend, from uncovering Michigan’s true identity (ugly as it may be) to what makes Penn State look so promising. Then it’s time for the Week 5 stock report: Jaxson Dart and Ole Miss go down while Kentucky’s stock might just be at an all time high.

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(00:05) Georgia vs. Alabama recap

(27:29) One thing we learned: Penn State

(32:17) One thing we learned: Notre Dame

(36:10) One thing we learned: Michigan

(42:10) Stock up: Indiana

(44:50) Stock down: Ole Miss

(48:37) Stock up: Mark Stoops

(53:48) Stock down: conclusive evidence

(1:00:06) Stock up: Michigan State

(1:03:49) Stock down: UNLV haters

(1:07:48) Stock up: Kansas State fan's follow through

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Georgia vs. Alabama game preview, Will Howard’s Heisman hopes & USC ranked too low?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:37:53 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman get you ready for the biggest game of college football Week 5: Georgia vs. Alabama. Does it mean more for Kalen DeBoer to prove he’s the right man to lead the Crimson Tide? Or is all the pressure on Kirby Smart to finally get another win against Alabama?

The trio take a look back to wrap up Week 4 and share the most impactful names in the game such as Ohio State’s Will Howard and Oklahoma’s potential new starting QB, Michael Hawkins Jr. New AP Poll rankings are out - should USC be ranked above Michigan despite losing to them last week? The three also dive in on Colorado’s OT victory against Baylor and an unfortunate situation concerning BYU & a burrito…

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(00:55) Georgia vs. Alabama preview

(21:08) Name to watch: Will Howard

(26:16) Name to watch: Michael Hawkins Jr.

(31:45) Scenes from Colorado OT win vs. Baylor

(38:36) BYU "Live Mas"

(44:08) AP Poll Goldilocks rankings

(59:58) Binge, stream, skip

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Week 4 Reactions: USC loses in Big 10 debut & Oklahoma faces QB controversy

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:57:39 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman talk Michigan’s win against USC. The Wolverines got the win but they still have big issues at QB. Speaking of QBs, after struggling offensively vs. Tennessee, Oklahoma finds themselves in a proper quarterback controversy. Clemson topples NC State - is the sky falling for the Wolfpack or can they find a way to live up to their preseason hype?

The trio raise a glass and pour one out as they commemorate the highest highs and lowest lows of the weekend, from Illinois upsetting Nebraska to a UNC loss to James Madison with a shocking scoreline.

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(00:40) USC vs. Michigan

(8:49) Tennessee vs. Oklahoma

(18:50) Sky falling for NC State?

(23:37) Sky falling for Oklahoma St?

(27:00) Sky falling for Missouri?

(31:00) Raise a glass

(37:28) Pour one out

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Travis Hunter for Heisman, Georgia ranked too high and is Orji starting for Michigan a big deal or not?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:45:02 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman talk Travis Hunter’s Heisman odds, concern for Georgia’s offense and Michigan’s new starting QB and pick whether each is a big deal or not so much.

The three then take a look at this week’s AP Poll. Is Georgia ranked too high after struggling to pull off a win at Kentucky and does Penn State have any business being ranked above USC?

Caroline, Fitz & Adam then share which games this weekend are must-watch and which you can go ahead and skip.

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(1:17) Big deal or no big deal?

(24:50) AP Poll Goldilocks rankings

(39:40) Binge, stream, skip

(52:30) Tennessee to implement "talent fee"

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Week 3 Reactions: Should Georgia still be no. 1? FSU is abysmal & Oregon finally shows up

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:13:51 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the biggest games from Week 3 including Georgia narrowly scraping by Kentucky to avoid an upset and Alabama running circles around Wisconsin. Plus, is there any shred of hope left for Florida State after a 0-3 start?

The trio share three things they learned this weekend, from Notre Dame’s playoff chances after a bounce back win and Texas’ dominance with or without their starting QB.

Finally, Caroline, Fitz & Adam buy and sell CFB stock including stock up on Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders and a surprising stock down on LSU, even after their comeback win against South Carolina.

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(00:26) Georgia vs Kentucky

(9:06) Alabama vs Wisconsin

(16:43) Sky is falling for Florida State

(24:45) Sky is falling for Florida

(27:33) One thing we learned

(43:45) Stock up/stock down

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What's up with Alabama & 3 RBs to watch in Week 3

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:48:37 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman take a long look at Alabama's game vs. South Florida. Is Alabama the team that played it close with USF for three quarters or the team that dropped 28 points on them in the fourth? Plus, how will they fare in their first road game under Kalen Deboer this weekend?

The trio play a game of NIL - "Name, Image & Liked It" where they give the name of a player to watch this weekend, an image they won't soon forget from last week, and something in college football they just really liked.

Finally, what games are we binging, streaming, and skipping in Week 3?

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(1:00) What's going on with Alabama?

(11:00) Name, Image & Liked It

(47:00) Binge, Stream, Skip

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Week 2 Reactions: Ewers has got swagger, Nebraska pummels Colorado and is Notre Dame officially in trouble?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 8 Sep 2024 06:39:46 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman take a dive into the biggest results from college football Week 2 including Texas’ toppling of Michigan, a narrow Penn State win vs. Bowling Green and unexpected heroics from Northern Illinois against Notre Dame. Do the Fighting Irish have any chance of making the College Football Playoff now?

The trio share three things they learned from the weekend, such as just how narrow the margins between teams are and that those Nebraska Cornhuskers are FOR REAL.

Caroline, Fitz & Adam also name their top dawgs and pathetic puppies from the Week 2 results including Steve Sarkisian and Tennessee's defense. Fitz even names himself – but as a dawg or a puppy?

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(0:30) Texas vs. Michigan

(10:20) Northern Illinois vs. Notre Dame

(20:42) Bowling Green vs. Penn State

(27:40) What Did We Learn in Week 2?

(40:02) Dawgs & Puppies

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Are Michigan & Oregon ranked too high & what games we're watching in Week 2

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 03:42:12 +0000

Week 1 of the college football season is finally in the books (it's okay to cry, Florida State fans) and the first midseason version of the AP college football poll is finally out.

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to this early-season poll and chat about which teams are ranked too high, too low or just about right. Were the Michigan Wolverines' and Oregon Ducks' wins a bit too close for comfort? Are we sleeping on Penn State? Can USC prove that they can be the cream of the Big Ten?

Later in the show, the trio raise a glass to Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame team, and pour one out for Brian Kelly's LSU team and Deion Sanders' Buffaloes team.

Closing out the episode, the group previews four games they're watching (or skipping) in Week 2: Tennessee at NC State, Colorado at Nebraska, Michigan at Texas and South Florida at Alabama.

(2:10) - Ranked too high: Michigan?

(6:00) - Ranked too high: Oregon?

(13:10) - Ranked too low: Penn State?

(20:05) - Ranked just right: Georgia & USC?

(26:45) - Raising a glass for Riley Leonard, Marcus Freeman & Notre Dame

(32:05) - Pouring one out for Brian Kelly's LSU decisions

(37:00) - Pouring one out for Colorado and Deion Sanders

(41:45) - Week 2 Preview: Tennessee vs. NC State

(44:15) - Colorado vs. Nebraska

(46:00) - Texas vs. Michigan

(49:50) - South Florida vs. Alabama

(53:15) - The Chaser: Florida State fan's wager goes wrong

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USC outlasts LSU in Week 1 opener, is Brian Kelly already on the hotseat?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 05:56:11 +0000

Week 1 of the 2024 college football season continued on Saturday night aas USC defeated LSU 27-20 in the dying minutes of Vegas Kickoff Classic. Both teams debuted new QBs in USC’s Miller Moss and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, as well as shiny new defenses.

It was a back and forth game throughout the full 60 minutes, but the Trojans got the upper hand with a game-winning TD scored in the final seconds. How will LSU fans feel about another 0-1 start? Is Brian Kelly already on the hot seat? Is Lincoln Riley’s upgraded Trojans defense ready to exorcise the demons from 2023's campaign? Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman hash it all out in this bonus episode of College Football Power Hour.

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Week 1 Reactions: Cam Ward is a Heisman candidate, Big Ten is deep & Florida is cooked

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Sun, 1 Sep 2024 06:24:27 +0000

Week 1 of the 2024 college football season is (mostly) in the books and things are looking great for Georgia, Notre Dame and Miami, while the season is already off to a rocky start for Clemson & Florida.

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman kick off this Week 1 edition of the College Football Power Hour with reactions to all the big games from Saturday. Notre Dame and Riley Leonard had a big win on the road in College Station over the Texas A&M Aggies. Clemson got boat raced by yet another elite Kirby Smart Georgia Bulldogs team. Meanwhile in Gainesville, Cam Ward and the Miami Hurricanes made Billy Napier's Gators squad look lifeless in what looks to be a long season for Florida.

The squad also shares their stock report with a stock up on Penn State, a surprising stock down on an Iowa team that put up 40 points on Illinois State and praise for Vanderbilt after a rare statement win.

(0:30) - Notre Dame gets the early road win at Texas A&M

(9:05) - Clemson blown out by Georgia, Dabo Swinney needs to adapt

(17:00) - Florida loses to Miami, it's going to be a long season for Gator fans

(24:45) - What we learned in Week 1: Big Ten is the deepest, best conference

(28:05) - We need to relax about close games in the first half

(32:35) - Cam Ward is going to be a top Heisman candidate

(37:30) - Stock Up: Penn State

(40:50) - Stock Down: Iowa

(45:50) - Stock Down: The ACC

(47:50) - Stock Up: The transfer portal

(52:00) - Stock Up: Vanderbilt preseason over bettors

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Georgia Tech upsets Florida State, CFP Predictions & what are we watching in Week 1?

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:57:00 +0000

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and the newest addition to Yahoo Sports, Adam Breneman kick off the inaugural College Football Power Hour with a look at Week 0's biggest matchup, a surprising result in which the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets surprised two continents with a win over ranked Florida State in Dublin, Ireland. The crew explains how Haynes King and Brent Key led the team to a victory and why the 0-1 hole Mike Norvell's Seminoles squad finds itself in may not be the end of the world.

Later in the show, the trio share their biggest observations from Week 0, such as why offensive line coaches should get more shots at as head coaches (shout out Brent Key), if college football should experiment with a preseason & why roster turnover matters more than ever.

Wrapping up the show, the gang makes one lock and one surprise pick for the new 12-team CFP and they open the Week 1 viewers guide with some recommendations as to which games you should watch and which games you should skip.

(3:30) - Georgia Tech upsets Florida State in Dublin

(16:10) - Things we learned in Week 0

(34:00) - 3 locks, 3 surprises for the 12-team CFP

(54:15) - Binge/Stream/Skip viewers guide to Week 1

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Teaser: Overrated/Underrated/Properly Rated: USC, Alabama, Oregon, Ole Miss & Georgia

podcasts@yahoosports.com (Yahoo Sports) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:29:14 +0000

Jason Fitz & Caroline Fenton just need to get some takes off in advance of the premiere of College Football Power Hour, which drops its first full episode on Tuesday, August 27th. With just days to go before Week 0 kicks off, the pair play a game of Overrated/Underrated/Properly Rated. Thoughts on the USC Trojans, Alabama Crimson Tide, Georgia Bulldogs and more abound in this quick episode before the show kicks off for real next week.

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