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COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are giving a little love to the fringe playoff contenders with paths that aren’t quite as clear as the primary teams. Which of those fringe teams could be in the thick of the playoff race in November? Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. This week, Shehan had five things in college football that were making him angry. SpotifyGoogle PodsAmazonStitcherGoodpodsRecent episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowWeek 5Week 4Week 3Week 2

J.J. McCarthy has been excellent since taking over as Michigan football’s starting quarterback, but he’s yet to have one of those games that really stuff the stat sheet.

Only 16 teams have survived the chaotic first five weeks of college football without a loss, and for the second season in a row, Michigan is one of them.

It was the first big road test for the Michigan Wolverines, and they looked well prepared as the men in maize took down the Iowa Hawkeyes 27-14, thanks to the play of Mike Morris and Eyabi Okie.

The Michigan football team finally had a chance to justify lofty national expectations this weekend, and that’s exactly what it did, dominating Iowa at the always-dangerous Kinnick Stadium.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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Saturday’s game in Iowa City is the road test of the season as the Wolverines have not won in Kinnick Stadium since 2005.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- The college football playoff discussion rolls on with every team in the country looking vulnerable to varying degrees. There is a clear top two teams, and Doug and Shehan agree Ohio State belongs in that mix. One team was kicked out of the playoff discussion, either Baylor or Oklahoma. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. College Football Survivor Show on Apple PodcastsSubscribe anywhere you find podcasts to get the free show each week.

One of the toughest games of Michigan football‘s season is on the horizon, and it’s going to reveal whether this year’s team still has the ability to grind out tough road wins.

Michigan football opened as a double-digit favorite at Iowa this weekend, but this is still a very dangerous game, regardless of how the two teams have looked so far.

The Michigan Wolverines survived their first challenge of the 2022 season with some record-setting contributions by junior running back Blake Corum and senior tight end Luke Schoonmaker to defeat the Maryland Terrapins 34-27 in the Big House.

Michigan football had a tougher time than expected in its first Big Ten test. Now, the question is: Was this weekend a much-needed reality check for the Wolverines, a cause for concern, or a sign that Maryland is better than we thought?

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Blake Corum was eager to be a workhorse. The Michigan running back got his wish on Saturday and delivered a game-changing performance.

Tanner Morgan threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns and Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 103 yards and a score to lead Minnesota to a 34-7 rout over struggling Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both schools.

Michigan football kicks off Big Ten play this weekend by hosting Maryland in a battle of unbeaten teams led by dynamic young quarterbacks.

No. 4 Michigan will start the Big Ten season against unbeaten Maryland on Saturday in what figures to be a stern test.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are ready to show some respect to the best team in the country, with a deep discussion about the Georgia Bulldogs. The result -- is Georgia the new standard in college football? Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. College Football Survivor Show on Apple PodcastsSubscribe anywhere you find podcasts to get the free show each week.

Gameday parking and tailgating for Michigan football, a shuttle to and from the stadium, and overnight spots for RVs are now available at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor.

Michigan football tore through the non-conference schedule and is now looking to defend last year’s Big Ten title. We haven’t learned a whole lot about the Wolverines yet, but my opinion about their conference matchups has changed drastically over the last three weeks.

College football doesn’t have exhibition games, but it has felt like it in certain towns, with teams feasting on inferior competition in the first few weeks. And while some teams welcome overmatched opponents this Saturday, it also marks the start of Big Ten play.

Despite the lack of competition on the other side of the ball, the Michigan Wolverines dominated all three phases to defeat the University of Connecticut Huskies 59-0 to improve to 3-0 on the season.

Since the last time it played Connecticut almost exactly nine years ago, Michigan football has risen from the ashes to reclaim its spot among the top 10 programs in the country.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

McNamara is coming off a season where he led Michigan to a win over Ohio State, a Big Ten championship and its first berth in the College Football Playoff. And now, he’s McCarthy’s backup.

The defending Big Ten champions are just one week from the start of conference play, but first, Michigan football needs to take care of business against Connecticut, the third-straight heavy underdog to visit Ann Arbor.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On the bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show this week, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarjah pick the surprises and disappointments of the first two weeks of the college football season. The Survivor Show has been all over BYU’s potential all offseason, so that Week 2 win wasn’t a surprise. Will Kentucky, Michigan State or Oklahoma State be added? Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. College Football Survivor Show on Apple PodcastsSubscribe anywhere you find podcasts to get the free show each week.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On one episode of The College Football Survivor Show this week, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarjah dig into a big question that encapsulates the college football season so far -- Could BYU beat Alabama? Alabama is coming off a one-point road win over Texas, which is probably in the second tier of Big 12 teams behind Oklahoma, Baylor and Oklahoma State. Will Kentucky, Michigan State or Oklahoma State be added? Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. College Football Survivor Show on Apple PodcastsSubscribe anywhere you find podcasts to get the free show each week.

I’m making a very un-Jim-Harbaugh-like request for the Michigan football team this weekend, and I think it makes a lot of sense: Focus on the passing attack this weekend against Connecticut.

Is there anything we can say for sure about the Michigan football team after two blowout wins over terrible teams?

Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines worst kept secret in the Big Ten was finally revealed to the public as QB1 J.J. McCarthy put on a show for the ages in his debut as a starter, albeit against the Hawaii Rainbow Raiders.

The college football world hardly noticed Michigan’s blowout win over a weak Hawaii team on Saturday, but considering what happened around the sport, the Wolverines are happy to keep going unnoticed.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend.

The Michigan quarterback controversy is over, but there’s another issue that needs to be addressed.

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Last week’s excitement for the Michigan football opener has been replaced by the buzz of a new starting quarterback, as the Wolverines prepare for what should be another blowout victory.

J.J. McCarthy will start a night game for No. 4 Michigan against Hawaii at the Big House on Saturday.

And there’s one injury that could determine what happens in the BYU-Baylor showdown on Saturday, and the guys dig into that. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to the show on all major podcast platforms:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google PodsFor more discussion of Clemson’s quarterbacks, Ohio State’s offense and Brian Kelly’s losing debut at LSU, listen to this week’s bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show. You can get a bonus episode each week by subscribing on Apple Podcasts for $2.99 per month. Last week’s College Football Survivor ShowComparing Ohio State and Alabama and making playoff picks

Some familiar faces have been posted around Michigan Stadium to teach fans the do's and don'ts of recycling.

Let’s dive into our experts’ Western Michigan vs. Ball State prediction and explain why they think the Broncos can win big. Western Michigan vs. Ball State prediction featuring Western Michigan -6.5 (-110 available at FanDuel)Western Michigan fell to Michigan State 35-13 in its season opener, but redshirt freshman quarterback Jack Salopek totaled 193 yards and went 21-for-36 in the losing effort. The Cardinals allowed 218 rushing yards to Tennessee, and Western Michigan totaled 141 yards on the ground against an impressive Michigan State defensive line. Western Michigan vs. Ball State odds for Saturday’s game provided by FanDuelFor Saturday’s matchup Western Michigan is a -6.5 favorite with a -110 price, while Ball State is a +6.5 underdog with -110 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. If you want to fade or follow our experts’ Western Michigan vs. Ball State prediction and don’t have an account at FanDuel Sportsbook, click here to sign up.

Michigan football’s schedule has drawn plenty of attention this offseason, but now that games have actually started, we have some real data on what to expect.

The Chicago Bears plan to build an enclosed suburban stadium that could host Super Bowls, College Football Playoff games and Final Fours. The Bears released conceptual illustrations Tuesday of the proposed stadium and entertainment complex that would be built on the site of a former horse racing track in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The Bears said the project could include restaurants, office space, a hotel, fitness center, new parks and open areas as well as “other improvements for the community to enjoy.”

Michigan football moved all the way up to No. 4 in this week’s AP poll after a blowout win over Colorado State in the opener.

If there’s a song that’s become the theme of 2022 in the sports world, it’s definitely “Narco.”

Michigan State linebacker Darius Snow is out for the season and safety Xavier Henderson will be sidelined indefinitely after both were injured when the 15th-ranked Spartans beat Western Michigan in their season opener.

After losing to Michigan in their regular season finale, Ohio State missed out on winning a fourth-straight Big Ten title. With a rearranged defense and CJ Stroud still taking the snaps, Ohio State are once again the favorites to win the Big Ten Championship. With Freeman using his defensive experience, the Fighting Irish have hopes of being in CFP contention at the season’s end. What: NCAA Football (Week 1)Who: #5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. #2 Ohio State BuckeyesWhen: Saturday, September 3Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)Channel: ABCStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, SlingBetting: Nebraska vs. Northwestern highlights College Football Week 0Check out the NCAA Football rankings

College Football Week 1 free expert picks and odds available at DraftKingsThe Utes are -2.5 favorites against Florida and carry -125 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook. Our expert best bet for #23 Cincinnati vs. #19 Arkansas: Arkansas -6.5 (-110 at DraftKings and FanDuel)Arkansas will host the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday afternoon, and we expect the Razorbacks to roll. Cincinnati’s defensive line has an average weight of 271 pounds, and the Bearcats were bullied by Alabama in last year’s College Football semifinal. Where to bet on College Football Week 1Betting on College Football is extremely easy if you’re located in a state where sports betting is legal. Luckily, college football betting props are legal in Michigan, and all new users can bet on their favorite Michigan State or Michigan props this weekend.

It’s pretty amazing how much can change in one year. On the eve of kickoff last season, the Michigan football team was unranked, coming off a losing season, and on the brink of having to start over with a new staff.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah pick their four teams that will make the College Football Playoff and predict their national champions. Thanks for being part of the second season of the College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to the show on all major podcast platforms:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google PodsPrevious episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowRanking the best quarterbacks among playoff contenders; Should Wisconsin and Houston join the discussion? Ranking the best running backs among playoff contenders; Should Michigan and NC State join the discussion? Ranking the best defenses among playoff contenders; Should Arkansas and Texas A&M join the discussion?

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State prediction: Over 59 points (-110 at DraftKings Sportsbook)The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this Saturday night at the Horseshoe, and both offenses should shine in their opening game. For Notre Dame, head coach Marcus Freeman is making his debut after serving as the defensive coordinator last season. Notre Dame vs Ohio St spread, total and latest lines via DraftKingsOhio State is -17 favorites with -110 odds on Saturday night, while Notre Dame is a +17 underdog at an identical -110 price via DraftKings Sportsbook. How to bet on Notre Dame vs. Ohio State at PointsBet SportsbookIf you agree with our experts’ best bet and need a place to bet on it this weekend, click this link to register for a new account at PointsBet Sportsbook. MORE SPORTS BETTING STORIESMichigan vs. Colorado State prediction, latest lines and best bets for Week 1BetMGM deposit code: Up to a $1,000 deposit bonus for new users#15 Michigan State vs. Western Michigan prediction and best bets: Friday, 9/2

Michigan is coming off its best season under Jim Harbaugh.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- A year ago, nobody was talking about Michigan as a College Football Playoff contender before the season. So when Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah drafted eight dark horse playoff contenders on their bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show this week, they were talking about the Michigan path. Could Michigan State be a team that takes it this season? They also discussed five other teams and didn’t pick them as playoff contenders right now: Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Wisconsin and Houston. Recent episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowRankings contenders by their quarterbacksRanking contenders by their head coachesRanking contenders by their receivers

College football is back in full swing and so are our Big Ten picks. Our five college sports writers will be making their weekly picks of Big Ten college football games throughout the fall. We’ll publish our picks against the spread every Thursday and keep track of our results throughout the year to crown a champion at the conclusion of bowl season.

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The Western Michigan Broncos will head to Michigan State for an interstate competition, and both teams are coming off successful 2021 campaigns. #15 Michigan State vs. Western Michigan predictions available at FanDuelWestern Michigan will travel to East Lansing this week for a Friday night matchup against No. 15 Michigan State, and the two schools are only 80 miles apart. Michigan State vs. Western Michigan best bets from our experts featuring Over 54.5 at -114 odds via FanDuelFor Friday’s matchup, Michigan State is a large -22.5 favorite with a -114 price, while Western Michigan is a +22.5 underdog at -106 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. The entire roster for Michigan State and Western Michigan should be ready to roll at kickoff this Friday.

Michigan football didn’t lose any significant players to the transfer portal this offseason, but 12 reserves did decide to take their chances with different teams.

Michigan opens its season Saturday at home against Colorado State.

Jim Harbaugh spoke Monday ahead of the Michigan football season opener, addressing the quarterback battle, the addition of Eyabi Anoma, the team’s depth chart, and more.

The quarterback battle between Cade McNamara and J.J. McCarthy has consumed the Michigan football fan base this offseason, and this weekend, Jim Harbaugh fanned the flames by giving starts to both.

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Here's a ranking of all 12 games on the 2022 Michigan football schedule, ordered from the easiest win to the most difficult challenge.

Michigan football is right around the corner, so we decided to argue about the upcoming season, like what the team's final record will be, who will win the quarterback battle, and which players will be the best on both sides of the ball.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are offering their final position rankings of the preseason. This time it’s quarterbacks, as Doug and Shehan rank the quarterbacks on the 11 teams in their playoff mix. Additionally, the bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show this week included a discussion of some of these quarterbacks in a different setting. Ranking the best running backs among playoff contenders; Should Michigan and NC State join the discussion? Ranking the easiest paths among playoff contenders; Should Baylor and Oklahoma join the discussion?

A new fan club will help financially support U-M football players.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah discuss two more playoff contenders, both of them independents (for now): Notre Dame and BYU. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Ranking the best running backs among playoff contenders; Should Michigan and North Carolina State join the discussion? Ranking the best defenses among playoff contenders; Should Arkansas and Texas A&M join the discussion? Ranking the easiest paths among playoff contenders; Should Baylor and Oklahoma join the discussion?

Here’s a sentence you probably didn’t expect to read today: Michigan football wide receiver A.J. Henning and women’s basketball forward Cameron Williams have signed name, image, and likeness deals with the Chicago White Sox.

The Michigan State football team is ranked No. 15 in the preseason AP poll coming off last year’s 11-win campaign.

Michigan football will enter the 2022 season ranked No. 8 in the AP poll after winning the Big Ten title and advancing to the College Football Playoff a year ago.

The Wolverines helped one teen's dream of playing for U-M come true on Saturday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this College Football Survivor Show, the focus shifts to the Pac-12 as Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah continue to debate adding teams to their preseason mix of playoff contenders. That’s the start of the show, and then it’s on to ranking all the contenders by how good their pass catchers are, both receivers and tight ends. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Ranking the best defenses among playoff contenders; Should Arkansas and Texas A&M join the discussionRanking the easiest paths among playoff contenders; Should Baylor and Oklahoma join the discussion? Picking the perfect College Football Playoff committee

The Michigan football team is ranked No. 6 in the preseason Coaches Poll after making its first College Football Playoff appearance last year.

Question marks on defense and a pending quarterback battle at Michigan didn’t faze a voting bloc of college football coaches. 6 in the preseason coaches’ poll, unveiled Monday by USA Today. The preseason AP poll, voted on by members of the media, is due out next week. 8 ranking in the coaches’ poll (ninth in the AP poll), checks in at No. 14 in this year’s preseason coaches’ poll.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are discussing two more teams and whether they belong in the mix of college football playoff contenders. And then they’re ranking all the playoff contenders by who has the best running backs. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to the show on all major podcast platforms:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google PodsRecent episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowDoes Alabama, Georgia or Clemson have the best defense among contenders? Picking the perfect College Football Playoff committeeBetting $1,000 on this college football seasonIs college football headed toward two super conferences?

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are ranking college football contenders by who has the best defense. Texas A&M and Arkansas are debated here as the other SEC teams that maybe deserve to be viewed as playoff contenders ... maybe. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to the show on all major podcast platforms:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google PodsRecent episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowDo Baylor and Oklahoma belong in the playoff conversation? Picking the perfect College Football Playoff committeeBetting $1,000 on this college football seasonIs college football headed toward two super conferences?

First, on a previous episode, Doug and Shehan had to determine that Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State and Clemson were sure-thing contenders this season, so they are in the playoff mix. At the start of this episode, Doug and Shehan debate whether Baylor and Oklahoma should join that group. It’s a discussion of whether the schedules for teams like Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State could really trip them up. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to the show on all major podcast platforms:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google PodsRecent episodes of The College Football Survivor showPicking the perfect playoff committeeBetting $1,000 on this college football seasonIs college football headed toward two super leagues?

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- The College Football Survivor Show launched a year ago with the premise that there were four sure things in college football when it came to contending for the College Football Playoff. Only Alabama made the playoff from the group of sure things. So who are the sure things in 2022? Are the sure things the same as last year, or have some of them changed? Here are seven potential sure things to vote on for this season.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey doesn’t have to pretend to play nice anymore. A year ago, he was part of the subgroup creating the suggestion of a 12-team college football playoff with six automatic bids for the highest-ranked conference champs. The first was a way to spread the wealth in college football. Now don’t expect the SEC, which is reshaping the college football landscape, to ever go back to it. Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show on:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google Pods’Other recent College Football Survivor Shows

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- College football is around the corner, so Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are taking this episode of The College Football Survivor Show to take one last look off the field, and do something that this show about the college football playoff has wanted to do since it started a year ago:Pick the perfect College Football Playoff Selection Committee. On this episode, Doug and Shehan take turns making nominations to the 13-person committee, choosing specific people and groups of people. This is a discussion about the people who matter most in college football, and about the way playoff teams are determined. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show on:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google PodsMore episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowBetting $1,000 on this college football seasonIs college football headed toward just two super leagues?

Michigan’s football program is once again a national title contender, based on 247Sports’ Blue Chip Ratio. Not surprisingly, six of the 15 BCR teams are from the Southeastern Conference. Every year since 2013, a team on Elliott’s BCR list has won the national title. In Michigan’s 2022 recruiting class, 10 of the 22 prospects it signed were rated as a four or five star. To view the full 2022 BCR list, click here.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are placing bets on the season. Most of them have to do with teams that could be in the playoff race, but not all of them. Thanks as always for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show on:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google PodsPrevious episodes of The College Football Survivor Show10 things driving us crazy about college footballIs college football headed two super leagues? Pac-12 playoff previewThe four most important people in College Football Playoff historySEC preview

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are complaining -- but hopefully in a good way. Doug and Shehan each list five things that are driving them crazy about college football and its ever-evolving landscape right now. And before the seasons kicks off, there will be a companion podcast listing the 10 things they guys like most about college football. Thanks for listening to this Apple Podcast episode of The College Football Survivor Show.. Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show on:* AppleAnd subscribe on other platforms:* Spotify* Stitcher* Google Pods

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah thought they were taking last week off, but the Big Ten, USC and UCLA had other ideas. So the latest episode of The College Football Survivor Show is here to discuss the move of USC and UCLA from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten and what that portends for the future of college football and the playoff. Doug thinks this means two super leagues -- the SEC and Big Ten -- that will determine their champions how they see fit and then match them for the national title. But what will happen with Notre Dame, Clemson, Miami, Florida State, Oregon, Washington, Baylor and any major football program not currently in the SEC or Big Ten? Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show on:* Apple* Spotify* Stitcher* Google PodsCollege Football Conference Previews on The College Football Survivor ShowPac-12SECBig 12Big TenACC

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- If you ranked the 10 most important regular-season games of the 2021 college football season in terms of their affect on the playoff race, that list might looking something like this. North Carolina State-Clemson, Sept. 25These games knocked teams like Ohio State, Oklahoma and Clemson out of the playoff. On the bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show this week, Shehan Jeyarajah and Doug Lesmerises drafted the 10 games they think will fit the bill. And just like it was in 2016 and 2021, Ohio State-Michigan could be a play-in game for the Big Ten Championship, and therefore very likely a play-in game for the College Football Playoff. Subscribe on Apple and pay $2.99 a month to get four bonus episodes and get even more College Football Survivor Show in your life.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this latest conference preview on The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are joined by guest Mike Rodak of AL.com, who covers Alabama. He jumps on the pod to help break down the SEC and the playoff contenders in college football’s best conference. Is Alabama a lock for The College Football Playoff yet again? Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show and the fourth conference preview following the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12. Latest episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowBig 12 previewBig Ten previewACC preview10 most important people to the playoff race

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Imagine walking out of the movie “Top Gun” in 1986 and being told the sequel won’t come out until 2022. On this bonus episode of The College Football Survivor Show, that’s what Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah had in mind. They drafted the 10 college football programs that changed the most since 1986. For $2.99, those subscribers get an extra episode of The College Football Survivor Show each week. But if you like that episode, then maybe it’s time to subscribe and get two episodes of The College Football Survivor Show each week.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Sam Khan Jr., a senior college football writer for The Athletic, joins Shehan Jeyarajah and Doug Lesmerises to dive into a summer playoff preview for the Big 12 on this episode of The College Football Survivor Show. Who is the playoff favorite in the conference -- Oklahoma, Baylor or Oklahoma State? Are Bijan Robinson or Quinn Ewers of Texas, Dillon Gabriel of Oklahoma or Deuce Vaughn of Kansas State real Heisman Trophy contenders? Find out on this episode of The College Football Survivor Show. Previous episodes on The College Football Survivor ShowBig Ten playoff previewACC playoff preview10 most important people in the playoff race

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- There have been 24 victories in the eight-year history of the College Football Playoff. Nobody has to tell a college football fan that Alabama (three titles, seven appearance in eight years) and Clemson (two titles, six appearances in eight years) have dominated the playoff era. And in a few weeks, Doug and Shehan will do a final overall Mount Rushmore for the top four people to represent college football in the playoff era. But for this pod, it’s Saban, Swinney and who else? Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show:* Spotify* Stitcher* Google Pods* ApplePrevious Mount Rushmore episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowAssistant coachesDefensive linemenQuarterbacksDefensive backsReceiversLinebackersRunning backs

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are drafting again on this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, this time picking the 10 people that will have the greatest impact on the 2022 race for the College Football Playoff. Thanks for listening to another episode of The College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show:* Spotify* Stitcher* Google Pods* AppleOne episode each week of The College Football Survivor Show is available to subscribers on every podcast platform. An additional bonus episode each week is heard only on Apple Podcasts for listeners who subscribe there. LATEST EPISODES OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SURVIVOR SHOWBig Ten Playoff and Heisman previewACC Playoff and Heisman previewPicking 36 teams for a college football top breakaway tierChoosing the 4 best quarterbacks in College Football Playoff history

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are joined by Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com to talk about the favorites and other contenders in the Big Ten when it comes to the College Football Playoff race and the Heisman Trophy race in 2022. What does Ohio State need to do to make a playoff run, and is C.J. Is Michigan ready to stay on top, and how much more might the Wolverines get from their skill players? Is Mel Tucker building a long-term playoff contender at Michigan State? Thanks for listening to another episode of The College Football Survivor Show.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- The College Football Survivor Show is starting to break down the major college football conferences to find the best players and best teams with an eye toward the 2022 College Football Playoff. First up is the ACC, as Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are joined by Nate Mink of Syracuse.com to discuss everything about the conference. These questions will be answered about the ACC:Most likely playoff teamPlayoff darkhorseBest Heisman candidateDarkhorse Heisman candidateMost important game for the playoff raceTeam most likely to be a playoff spoilerTeam on the rise and in the playoff race 5 years from nowPredicting whether the ACC will have a playoff team or notThanks for listening to the College Football Survivor Show, which produces a free episode like this and a bonus episode for Apple Podcast subscribers each week. Ahead on the show, there will be playoff previews of the Big Ten, the Big 12, the SEC and the Pac-12, so come back the rest of the offseason to get everything you need to know about the best teams and best players in the playoff mix ahead of the 2022 college football season. Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show:* Spotify* Stitcher* Google Pods* ApplePREVIOUS EPISODES OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SURVIVOR SHOWPicking 36 teams to break off in the top tier of college footballThe four quarterbacks for our College Football Playoff Mount RushmoreUSC, Oklahoma, Penn State, Baylor, Oklahoma State spring football recapsNotre Dame, Texas, Utah, Oregon spring football recapsAlabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan State, Miami spring football recaps

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- On the bonus episode this week of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah discuss assistant coaches and pick the four best for the assistant football coach Mount Rushmore of the playoff. Alabama has made the College Football Playoff in seven of the eight years the playoff has been around. Thirteen assistants in 57 spots is 4.38 playoff appearances per assistant for Clemson.,In between is Ohio State, with four playoff appearances, 38 spots and 21 different assistants in them. And don’t forget the other episode of The College Football Survivor Show each week which is available to everyone wherever you listen to podcasts. PREVIOUS BONUS EPISODES OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SURVIVOR SHOWMount Rushmore Defensive LinemenWhat the NFL Draft told us about the College Football PlayoffMount Rushmore Defensive Backs20 teams we’d like to see Nick Saban coach to the College Football PlayoffMount Rushmore receivers

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- This week, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah finished their final Mount Rushmore for College Football Playoff players on The College Football Survivor Show. The Tigers have 4 offensive players and 4.5 defensive players. Alabama has 3 defensive players and 4 defensive players. LSU’s offensive dominance in 2019 led to 3 offensive players. Running back Mount RushmoreLinebacker Mount RushmoreReceiver Mount RushmoreDefensive back Mount RushmoreQuarterback Mount RushmoreDefensive lineman Mount Rushmore

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are here to solve some problems for college football on the latest episode of The College Football Survivor Show. And then, a Doug theory for how to keep conferences together while creating a new tier of college football. Listen to find out who they are and how this new plan for college football would work. Thanks for listening to The College Football Survivor Show. Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show:* Spotify* Stitcher* Google Pods* AppleLatest episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowQuarterback Mount Rushmore for The College Football PlayoffUSC, Oklahoma, Penn State, Baylor, Oklahoma State spring football wrapNotre Dame, Texas, Utah, Oregon spring football wrapAlabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan State, Miami spring football wrapMichigan, Clemson, Texas A&M, Cincinnati spring football wrap

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Looking for a quick getaway this spring or summer? Call yourself a college football fan? With eight years of the College Football Playoff in the books, Doug and Shehan have been working through Mount Rushmores for different position groups to celebrate the best performances in the playoff. Previously, on College Football Survivor Show bonus episodes for Apple Podcast subscribers ($2.99 a month for four episodes), Doug and Shehan picked the four best playoff performers at running back, linebacker, receiver and defensive back. Subscribe to The College Football Survivor Show:* Spotify* Stitcher* Google Pods* ApplePrevious Mount Rushmore bonus episodes of The College Football Survivor ShowDefensive backsReceiversLinebackersRunning backs

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Which of the best college football programs in the country looked like playoff contenders this spring and which didn’t? The College Football Survivor Show tried to answer those two questions throughout spring football, and now that college football has moved into the offseason, these podcasts can still guide you in the months ahead as we consider which teams to watch most closely when practice starts in August. There were four episodes on the best teams in the country as Doug Lesmerises talked with 18 experts around college football. If you haven’t had the chance to listen to them all yet, file these away and get to them on a quiet day sometime this month. Get subscribed so you don’t miss an episode of The College Football Survivor Show.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- In 15 years at Alabama, Nick Saban has won six national titles. * When Saban took over at Alabama in 2007, the Tide had gone 36-27 the previous five years and finished out of the year-end top 25 rankings three times. * When Saban took over at LSU in 2000, the Tigers had gone 33-24-1 the previous five years. * When Saban took over at Michigan State in 1995, the Spartans had gone 27-29-1 the previous five years. That’s what Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah are curious about on The College Football Survivor Show, and what they plan to ask about this spring and summer.