Episodes

  • Week 9 College Football Preview & Predictions
    30 Oct 2026

    Welcome back to another episode of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast! 🎙️🏈

    Week 9 of College Football is HERE, and we've got another LOADED slate of games with major playoff implications, conference championship battles, and potential UPSETS! This week, we're breaking down the biggest matchups, giving our predictions against the spread, and revealing our Moneyline Locks of the Week!

    Can Arizona upset Texas Tech? Will Ohio State stay undefeated against USC? And can Florida shock Georgia in our BCS GAME OF THE WEEK?!

    🔥 WEEK 9 GAME PREVIEWS & PREDICTIONS

    🏈 #22 Arizona vs. #13 Texas Tech (TTU -3.5) Noah Fifita and Arizona are coming off a dominant win over Cincinnati, while Texas Tech looks to bounce back from a loss to the Bearcats. Which explosive offense comes out on top?

    🏈 #25 Wisconsin vs. Iowa (IOWA -3.5) A classic Big Ten showdown! Can Wisconsin pull off the upset, or will Iowa take care of business?

    🏈 Auburn vs. #12 Ole Miss (OLE MISS -10.5) Byrum Brown and Auburn face Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels! Can Auburn keep it close, or will Ole Miss dominate?

    🏈 #20 Northwestern vs. Oregon (ORE -3.5) Aiden Chiles and Northwestern look to challenge Dylan Raiola and Oregon. Could the Wildcats pull off a major upset?

    🏈 #6 Utah vs. Cincinnati (UTAH -6.5) Devon Dampier and Wayshawn Parker take on JC French IV and Cole Tabb in an exciting offensive matchup!

    🏈 Virginia vs. #14 Wake Forest (WAKE -12.5) Can Gio Lopez and Wake Forest cover the double-digit spread, or will Virginia make things interesting?

    🏈 #1 Miami vs. North Carolina (MIA -14.5) Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney look to keep Miami rolling! Can UNC slow down the nation's top-ranked team?

    🏈 #2 Ohio State vs. USC (OSU -6.5) A HUGE Big Ten matchup! Can Jayden Maiava and USC shock the Buckeyes, or will Ohio State continue its championship push?

    💰 MONEYLINE LOCKS OF THE WEEK 🔒

    Our four picks to take care of business!

    • #5 Notre Dame vs. Navy (ND -30.5)
    • #19 SMU vs. Syracuse (SMU -10.5)
    • #7 UCLA vs. Nevada (UCLA -22.5)
    • #11 Texas vs. Mississippi State (TEX -20.5)

    🚨 LEAST LIKELY TO COVER THE SPREAD

    Which favorites are on UPSET ALERT?!

    • Minnesota vs. #4 Indiana (IU -20.5)
    • Arizona State vs. #8 BYU (BYU -16.5)
    • #23 Missouri vs. Arkansas (MIZ -10)
    • #24 Oklahoma State vs. Iowa State (OKST -8.5)

    🏆 BCS GAME OF THE WEEK: #17 FLORIDA vs. #3 GEORGIA (UGA -12.5)

    IT'S RIVALRY TIME IN THE SEC! 🔥🐊🐶

    Florida and Georgia meet in one of college football's biggest rivalries! Will Aaron Philo or Tramell Jones Jr. get the start for Florida? Can Jadan Baugh carry the Gators' offense against Georgia's defense?

    Meanwhile, Gunner Stockton and the Bulldogs look to continue their championship push. Can Florida pull off the UPSET, or will Georgia prove why it's an SEC favorite?

    🔥 JOIN THE CONVERSATION!

    Who wins our BCS Game of the Week? Which underdog pulls off an upset? What's YOUR Moneyline Lock of the Week?

    Drop your predictions in the comments! 👇

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    1 hr and 5 min
  • The Chaos Continues As We Recap Week 8 Of College Football
    28 Oct 2026

    This week, we're breaking down another WILD weekend of college football filled with upsets, controversial calls, playoff implications, and major conference shakeups! From South Carolina's big win over Tennessee to Texas making a statement against Ole Miss, we're diving into the biggest games, performances, and questions surrounding the college football playoff race.

    🍊 South Carolina vs. Tennessee: COCKTOBER IS BACK?! South Carolina picks up its first October home win since 2022 behind a huge performance from LaNorris Sellers! We discuss three Tennessee touchdowns called back by officials, DeSean Bishop's crucial injury, and Tennessee's questionable fourth-down decision. Who deserves the blame for this loss, and are the Vols' playoff hopes officially over?

    🤘 Texas vs. Ole Miss: ARE TEXAS AND ARCH BACK?! Texas overcomes a 24-3 deficit behind Ryleek Brown's 157 rushing yards and a dominant ground attack. Despite turnovers and penalties, Texas gets the job done against an Ole Miss team that struggled offensively. Is Ole Miss still an SEC favorite, and was this the statement win Texas needed?

    ⚔️ BYU vs. UCF: BYU's defense had absolutely no answers! We break down Bear Bachmeier's performance and question whether BYU's offense has become too dependent on its quarterback.

    🔴 Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati: Is Texas Tech really a playoff contender? Cole Tabb explodes for 173 rushing yards, while JC French delivers four touchdowns. We discuss Texas Tech's turnover problems and what this performance means for its postseason hopes.

    🔥 Houston vs. Utah: One of the ugliest games of the weekend! Devon Dampier takes over with his legs, rushing for 150 yards and two touchdowns. We break down the questionable decisions, missed opportunities, and Houston's costly mistakes.

    🏟️ Indiana vs. Michigan: An overtime battle with major questions surrounding both teams! Josh Hoover struggles through a tough performance, and Michigan's offense manages just six points despite running 74 plays. Should Michigan turn back to Bryce Underwood?

    🐘 Texas A&M vs. Alabama: Alabama gets one of the biggest wins of the weekend! After a disappointing loss and battling injuries, the Crimson Tide finds a way to win heading into its bye week. With LSU waiting on the other side, can Alabama keep its playoff hopes alive?

    🏆 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HEADLINES & PLAYOFF TALK

    The SEC playoff race is getting CRAZY! With seven teams sitting at two losses, we're debating whether a three-loss SEC team could sneak into the College Football Playoff. We also break down the latest SEC Championship odds, remaining schedules, and which teams have the best path to Atlanta.

    We also discuss whether the Big 12 is overrated, James Franklin's big win over Clemson, Dave Aranda's firing, and Oregon making a major offensive coaching change.

    🏈 NFL TALK | BCS GAMES OF THE WEEK

    We're shifting gears to the NFL and previewing three exciting matchups:

    • Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills
    • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos
    • Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks

    ⚾ MLB TALK – The latest around Major League Baseball!

    🏀 NBA TALK – Breaking down the latest news and storylines around the league!

    Are Tennessee's playoff hopes finished? Is Texas officially back? Can a three-loss SEC team make the playoffs? And who is your favorite to win the SEC?

    Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

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    1 hr and 16 min
  • Week 8 College Football Preview & Predictions
    22 Oct 2026

    COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 8 IS HERE, AND THE STAKES KEEP GETTING HIGHER! 🏈🔥

    Welcome back to the Blue Collar Sports Podcast! This week, we're breaking down another HUGE slate of college football matchups as conference championship races heat up and the College Football Playoff picture continues to take shape!

    We've got some MASSIVE SEC showdowns, ranked matchups, potential upsets, and plenty of questions heading into Week 8! Can Tennessee's defense carry the Vols past South Carolina? Will Alabama bounce back against Texas A&M? Can Ole Miss take down Texas? And will Indiana continue its impressive season against Michigan?

    We're breaking down the biggest matchups, key players, betting spreads, and our predictions for who comes out on top!

    🏈 WEEK 8 FEATURED MATCHUPS:

    🔥 No. 6 Indiana vs. Michigan (IU -7)

    Josh Hoover and Indiana look to keep rolling behind playmakers Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. But can Michigan's true freshman quarterback Tommy Carr step up and pull off the upset?

    🔥 No. 18 LSU vs. Auburn (LSU -7.5)

    Sam Leavitt and LSU take on Byrum Brown and Auburn in a crucial SEC matchup! Both quarterbacks have shown flashes of greatness, but turnovers could decide this game. Which QB can protect the football and lead his team to victory?

    🔥 No. 11 Tennessee vs. South Carolina (SC -2.5)

    George MacIntyre and Desean Bishop lead the Vols into a tough matchup against LaNorris Sellers and South Carolina. Can Tennessee's defense step up and carry the Vols to another big SEC victory?

    🔥 Texas A&M vs. No. 13 Alabama (ALA -14)

    Marcel Reed and the Aggies take on Keelon Russell and Alabama! Can the Crimson Tide get back on track, or will Texas A&M make things interesting?

    🔥 No. 7 Ole Miss vs. No. 19 Texas (TEX -3)

    Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels face Arch Manning and the Longhorns in one of the biggest matchups of the weekend! Can Ole Miss continue its strong season, or will Texas finally put everything together offensively?

    💰 THESE TEAMS WILL COVER 100%!

    We're putting our confidence on the line and picking the teams we believe are LOCKS to cover the spread!

    • No. 2 BYU vs. UCF (BYU -6.5)
    • No. 8 Texas Tech vs. Cincinnati (TTU -10.5)
    • Michigan State vs. No. 9 UCLA (UCLA -14)

    🚨 WHICH TEAM IS LEAST LIKELY TO COVER?

    Some of these favorites are facing HUGE spreads, but which team should be the most worried about covering?

    • Pittsburgh vs. No. 1 Miami (MIA -20.5)
    • California vs. No. 23 SMU (SMU -19.5)
    • Rutgers vs. No. 24 Northwestern (NU -16.5)
    • Colorado vs. Oklahoma State (OKST -13.5)
    • Vanderbilt vs. No. 12 Kentucky (UK -10.5)

    🏆 BCS GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 14 Houston vs. No. 10 Utah (UTAH -6.5)

    Our GAME OF THE WEEK features a massive ranked Big 12 showdown between Houston and Utah!

    Connor Weigman and the Cougars bring an explosive offense featuring Makhi Hughes and Amari Thomas, while Devon Dampier and Wayshawn Parker look to lead Utah to another huge conference victory!

    Which team makes the bigger statement? Can Houston pull off the upset, or will Utah defend its home field and prove it belongs among the nation's best?

    🎙️ We're giving you our picks, predictions, and biggest upset alerts for Week 8 of the college football season!

    👇 DROP YOUR PICKS IN THE COMMENTS! Which underdog pulls off the biggest upset? Who is your LOCK of the week? And who wins the BCS Game of the Week?

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    40 min
  • The Recap of the Craziest Week of College Football
    21 Oct 2026

    COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS ABSOLUTE CHAOS! 🔥🏈

    Welcome back to Episode 30 of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast! This week, we're breaking down one of the wildest weekends in college football history, as FIVE of the TOP SEVEN teams went down for the first time since 1936! Alabama, Georgia, and Texas all suffered losses on the same day, shaking up the rankings and completely changing the College Football Playoff picture!

    Tennessee dominated Alabama in the trenches, Auburn shocked No. 1 Georgia, Ohio State ended Indiana's incredible winning streak, BYU took down Notre Dame, and Florida stunned Texas! We're breaking down the biggest moments, standout performances, and what these results mean moving forward. Is Alabama's playoff dream officially over? Is Tennessee a legitimate national championship contender? Is Georgia in trouble? And is it time for Texas to make a change at quarterback?

    We're also diving into the latest AP Top 25 rankings, debating who's REALLY the best team in college football, and discussing whether the Big 12 could send THREE teams to the playoffs!

    ⚾ MLB WORLD SERIES PREVIEW: The matchup is officially set between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays! Neither franchise has ever won a World Series, meaning history will be made. We're breaking down the biggest storylines, key players, and our predictions for who takes home the trophy!

    🏈 NFL TALK: Are the Los Angeles Rams officially overrated? Is Cam Ward finally turning things around in Tennessee? Are the 49ers or Chiefs the best team in football? Plus, Brock Purdy's MVP conversation is heating up, and we're bringing back the TUBBS SEGMENT to talk about the Titans finally getting a WIN!

    We're also making our NFL Game of the Week predictions for Patriots vs. Bears and Bengals vs. Ravens!

    🏀 NBA OPENING NIGHT: The NBA season is officially here! We're discussing the most exciting players in new places, the teams we're looking forward to watching, and our WAY-TOO-EARLY NBA Finals predictions!

    From historic college football upsets to the World Series, NFL drama, and the return of the NBA, Episode 30 has EVERYTHING a sports fan could ask for!

    🎙️ Blue Collar Sports Podcast — Real Sports. Real Opinions. Blue Collar Mentality.

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    1 hr and 12 min
  • Week 7 College Football Preview & Predictions
    16 Oct 2026

    Another HUGE weekend of College Football is HERE! On this episode of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, Nate and Skip are back to break down the biggest matchups, betting spreads, upset possibilities, and game predictions from across the country!

    We kick things off with Florida vs. #7 Texas, where the Longhorns enter as 10.5-point favorites. Can Florida pull off a massive upset, or will Texas take care of business?

    The SEC is absolutely LOADED this week! #16 Mississippi State takes on #22 LSU, Auburn faces #1 Georgia, #6 Alabama battles #14 Tennessee, and #13 Missouri goes head-to-head with #6 Ole Miss. Which SEC powerhouse is most likely to fall, and could we see some major upsets?

    Outside the SEC, we've got some incredible matchups, including Penn State vs. Michigan, #2 Notre Dame vs. #8 BYU, Wisconsin vs. #12 UCLA, #15 Kentucky vs. Oklahoma, #18 Oklahoma State vs. #20 Houston, and Nebraska vs. Oregon. We break down each matchup, discuss the spreads, and give our predictions for another exciting weekend of college football!

    🔥 WHICH TEAM IS LESS LIKELY TO COVER?

    Four heavy favorites enter the hot seat this week! We're debating which team is LEAST likely to cover its spread:

    • Miami (-21) vs. Florida State
    • Georgia (-20.5) vs. Auburn
    • Texas (-10.5) vs. Florida
    • LSU (-14.5) vs. Mississippi State

    Are these favorites going to dominate, or are some of these spreads WAY too high?

    👀 LOWKEY GAMES OF THE WEEK

    Not every great matchup gets national attention! This week, we're keeping our eyes on North Carolina vs. Duke (Duke -3) and Northwestern vs. Michigan State (Northwestern -7.5). Could either of these games turn into one of the best matchups of the weekend?

    🏆 BCS GAME OF THE WEEK: #4 OHIO STATE vs. #5 INDIANA!

    It's a TOP-5 SHOWDOWN! The Buckeyes and Hoosiers face off in one of the biggest games of the college football season, with Ohio State entering as a 3.5-point favorite.

    Can Indiana continue its incredible run and knock off the Buckeyes, or will Ohio State prove why it belongs among the nation's elite? Nate and Skip break down this massive Big Ten showdown and make their official predictions!

    💰 BCS PARLAY OF THE WEEK — WEEK 4

    We're putting together another BCS Parlay of the Week with four selections:

    • Nebraska (+7)
    • Kentucky (+6.5)
    • Penn State (+6.5)
    • East Carolina vs. UAB — Under 47.5

    Can we CASH this week's parlay, or will another wild weekend of college football ruin our picks?

    WHO ARE YOU TAKING THIS WEEK?! Drop your predictions in the comments! Who wins Ohio State vs. Indiana? Which favorite fails to cover? And what's your biggest upset pick?

    Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to the Blue Collar Sports Podcast for weekly College Football predictions, rankings, reviews, betting discussions, and all the latest sports news!

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    46 min
  • The Nothing But Ball Talk Episode
    15 Oct 2026

    Another WILD weekend of football is in the books, and the boys are back with another episode of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast! 🎙️🔥

    This week, we're breaking down all the biggest storylines from college football, including Georgia's huge win over Alabama, Kentucky's overtime thriller against LSU, Indiana surviving Nebraska, Oklahoma shocking Texas, and UCLA taking down Oregon in a turnover-filled matchup!

    Is Georgia the clear-cut #1 team in the country? Is Alabama still a national championship contender? Are LSU and Oregon officially in trouble? And is Kentucky a legitimate College Football Playoff dark horse? We're debating it ALL!

    With the college football season reaching the halfway point, we're also handing out our MIDSEASON AWARDS! 🏆 From Heisman favorites and Coach of the Year candidates to the biggest disappointments, surprise teams, and coaches on the hot seat, we're giving our picks and predictions for the rest of the season!

    🏈 NFL TALK: We're bringing out the PANIC METER (1–10) to determine just how worried fans should be about the Chargers, Texans, Commanders, Saints, Eagles, and Cowboys!

    Then it's time for BUY OR SELL, where we debate whether the Raiders, Patriots, Browns, Vikings, and Falcons are legitimate contenders or just fooling everyone!

    ⚾ MLB PLAYOFFS: We're checking in on the Dodgers vs. Brewers and Guardians vs. Rays, along with our updated World Series predictions!

    🔥 BCS GAME OF THE WEEK – NFL EDITION: Seahawks vs. Broncos on Thursday Night Football! We're breaking down the matchup, the Seahawks (-3) spread, and giving our official picks!

    From college football upsets and playoff debates to NFL surprises and postseason baseball, we've got another packed episode you won't want to miss!

    👇 DROP YOUR TAKES IN THE COMMENTS!

    • Is Georgia the best team in college football?
    • Who's your Heisman favorite at the halfway point?
    • Which NFL team should be hitting the panic button?
    • Who's winning Seahawks vs. Broncos?

    👍 LIKE the video, 💬 COMMENT your predictions, and 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more college football, NFL, MLB, and sports debates!

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    47 min
  • Week 6 College Football Preview & Predictions
    7 Oct 2026

    Another HUGE weekend of college football is here! On this episode of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, Nate and Skip are back with their picks for some of the biggest ranked games on the schedule, plus Which Team is LESS Likely to Cover, our Lowkey Games of the Week, and the BCS Game of the Week!

    The competition between Nate and Skip is heating up. Nate currently leads at 24-11 after going 6-2 last week, while Skip sits at 19-16 after a 4-4 week. Can Nate extend his lead, or does Skip start closing the gap?

    This week’s picks include #20 Iowa at Washington, Iowa State at #8 BYU, #7 Indiana at Nebraska, Texas A&M at #14 Missouri, and a massive rivalry matchup between #1 Texas and Oklahoma. We debate whether Arch Manning, the Texas defense, and the Longhorns' rushing attack can take care of Oklahoma as Texas enters as an 8.5-point favorite.

    We also break down #21 UCLA at #16 Oregon, #22 Houston at Kansas State, #10 LSU at Kentucky, and #19 USC at Penn State. Plus, we ask one of the biggest questions of the week: Which upset is more likely — Oklahoma over Texas or Kentucky over LSU?

    🔥 WHICH TEAM IS LESS LIKELY TO COVER?

    Four favorites enter the hot seat: #16 Florida -14 vs. South Carolina, #18 Oklahoma State -10 vs. UCF, #9 Ole Miss -10 at Vanderbilt, and #15 Tennessee -13.5 at Arkansas. Which favorite should you trust the least?

    👀 LOWKEY GAMES OF THE WEEK

    Don't overlook Arizona at West Virginia (Arizona -3) or North Carolina at Pitt (Pitt -4.5). These may not be the headline games, but both could turn into some of the most interesting matchups of the weekend.

    🏆 BCS GAME OF THE WEEK: #2 GEORGIA AT #6 ALABAMA

    It doesn't get much bigger than this. #2 Georgia travels to #6 Alabama with the Crimson Tide favored by just 1.5 points. Who wins this SEC heavyweight showdown, and who are Nate and Skip putting their money on?

    Drop your picks in the comments and let us know: Who wins Georgia vs. Alabama, and who has the better card this week — Nate or Skip?

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    1 hr and 12 min
  • Week 5 College Football Preview & Predictions
    1 Oct 2026

    College Football Week 5 is HERE, and we've got another loaded slate of games! On Episode 26 of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, we're breaking down the biggest matchups, betting spreads, players to watch, and our predictions for another exciting weekend of college football!

    We kick things off with #5 Ohio State vs. #14 Iowa, where Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith look to keep the Buckeyes rolling against a tough Iowa squad. Can the Hawkeyes' rushing attack keep this game close, or will Ohio State cover the 13.5-point spread?

    Next up, #8 Florida vs. #25 Missouri! Aaron Philo and Jadan Baugh have Florida's offense firing on all cylinders, while Austin Simmons has already thrown 11 touchdowns for Missouri. We also break down Auburn vs. #17 Tennessee, where Byrum Brown and Faizon Brandon go head-to-head in an important SEC matchup.

    The SEC action doesn't stop there! #24 Kentucky takes on South Carolina, as Kenny Minchey looks to continue his strong start against LaNorris Sellers and the Gamecocks. We also discuss the suspension of Dylan Stewart and how it could impact South Carolina's defense.

    Over in the Big 12, #10 BYU faces TCU, with Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin leading the Cougars against Jaden Craig and the Horned Frogs. Can BYU's defense be the difference-maker? We also preview #12 Texas Tech vs. Colorado, discussing Will Hammond, Colorado's quarterback situation, and which rushing attack will control the game.

    Meanwhile, #4 Miami takes on Clemson, with the Hurricanes entering as massive 17.5-point favorites! Darian Mensah has been nearly unstoppable, throwing for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns. With Mark Fletcher Jr. returning and Malachi Toney continuing to produce, can Clemson find a way to slow down this Miami offense?

    🏆 BCS GAME OF THE WEEK: #7 ALABAMA vs. #16 MISSISSIPPI STATE!

    We finish the episode with a massive SEC showdown between Alabama and Mississippi State!

    Keelon Russell has thrown for 1,129 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor has exploded for 1,192 yards and 14 touchdowns! Both quarterbacks have been impressive, but which one will step up when it matters most?

    We also compare the rushing attacks of Daniel Hill and Fluff Bothwell and look at a common opponent in South Carolina. Alabama dominated the Gamecocks 49-18, while Mississippi State escaped with a 41-34 victory.

    With Alabama favored by just 6 points, could Mississippi State pull off the upset, or will the Crimson Tide take care of business?

    Who are YOU taking in Week 5?! Drop your predictions in the comments, let us know which teams you think will cover the spread, and tell us who you think will win our BCS Game of the Week!

    Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to the Blue Collar Sports Podcast for weekly College Football previews, predictions, reviews, rankings, and all the latest sports talk!

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    39 min