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False Start - College Football Podcast
Hosted by John Buhler and Cody Williams · EN
A college football podcast for everyone... and everyone else.
John Buhler and Cody Williams break down the biggest and littlest college football stories every week to bring the joy of this dumb, beautiful sport to every fan and could-be fan.
John Buhler and Cody Williams break down the biggest and littlest college football stories every week to bring the joy of this dumb, beautiful sport to every fan and could-be fan.
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Episode 294: North Carolina nightmare, Jon Sumrall is a jawer, Florida State likes to break rocks?
5d ago00:44:20Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Some schools do football better than others...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) getting reacquainted with Virginia again.Buhler grabbed the show by the horns in talking about all the bad things that are happening to Cody's beloved North Carolina Tar Heels.Michael Lombardi has been placed on administrative leave, and Bill Belichick probably needs to go after this season as well.From there, Buhler talked on Jon Sumrall's talking and broke down Mike Norvell's Florida State Seminoles trying to break rocks.After that, he looked at comeback candidates for teams out of the Power Four, as well as programs that already have the baked-in clutch gene about them.To wrap up the show, he looked at dark horse contenders out of each Power Four league.Not sure if this show makes you a smarter football fan, but it is always good when you False Start!Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 293: Warde Manuel still moves!, Dabo gets dunked on, Here comes the Boom with Will Muschamp!
1w ago01:02:15Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who doesn't love the sound of their own voice?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) reacted to some of the early talking points from SEC Media Days.Can Will Muschamp make all the difference at Texas? Who does Will Stein think he is?As Dabo Swinney tries to avoid a vat of Raising Cane's sauce, Chip Kelly has put on his hardhat for some more Portillo's.Meanwhile, Warde Manuel will still be collecting them checks well in the Q4 2026.Be the Carson Beck you were meant to be because this is False Start!Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 292: Darian Mensah Speaks, Rhett Lashlee Reacts, Monshun Sales Commits to Indiana
2w ago00:55:33Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!He said, she said...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) dealing with some stinky dog stuff.With ACC Media Days having come and gone, Buhler shared his thoughts on the matter, everything stemming from Darian Mensah's thoughts on leaving Miami, to Rhett Lashlee going to bat for Duke for some reason.After that, Buhler reacted to Monshun Sales committing to Indiana, Ari Wasserman's latest crazy list, easy Power Four schedules, and the best college football rivalries today.You don't even know because this is False Start!Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 291: Michigan has Warde Manuel problems, CFB regression candidates, BYU playoff viable?
2w ago01:09:00Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Read the manual, Manuel!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) attempted to navigate the tricky situation involving Warde Manuel in Ann Arbor.The longtime Michigan AD seems to be on the way out of town, whether he wants to admit it or not.At one point in time, Nick Saban thought about leaving Alabama for Texas, alright.But he did not, so quit askin'!Don't lose your dinosaur, because this is False Start!Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 290: CFP simulation with new offseason FPI data!, Best CFB coaches today, A new job for Brian Kelly?
3w ago01:35:42Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!It is decided!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to forecast who is going to win next year's national championship.With the help of ESPN's new FPI rankings, the boys certainly drove this thing into the ditch!After that, they power ranked the best head coaches in college football today, looked at some university administrative stuff, and questioned if Josh Pate is onto something about Brian Kelly's next job.The numbers do not lie because this is False Start!Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 289: The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, Dave Aranda is a magician, False Start's sad World Cup update
3w ago01:07:25Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, and Coach O is in shambles...On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) spent way too much time talking about the Big 12, and for good reason!The league is now sponsored by Ed Orgeron's favorite energy drink.Could that be what entices him to leave Lane Kiffin behind at LSU to come coach a Power Four program?Dave Aranda also has thoughts about straitjackets.With it being the heart of the offseason, anything and everything was on the table to discuss.Keep your heart rate below 200 BPMs and you'll be fine because this is False Start!Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 288: Clemson's Cooked, How Good is Ole Miss, Players To Get Excited For, Brian Hartline Over-Promises USF
4w ago00:29:40Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!How good is Ole Miss? Will Clemson ever be good again under Dabo Swinney? Cody Williams flies solo like a cup (giving John Buhler a break) to answer these questions, as well as diving into Curt Cignetti and Indiana’s issues with recruiting, players from each P4 league he’s excited to see in the 2026 college football season, Brian Hartline writing checks he might not be able to cash at USF, and the Heisman House being up for sale. Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 287: False Start goes fast with Ricky Bobby to celebrate the Fourth of July
4w ago00:59:01Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!If you ain't first, you're last!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) channeled their inner Shake N Bake to celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang, Ricky Bobby style!The guys talked about coaches, quarterbacks, running backs, and the cinematic masterpiece itself.If you don't chew Big Red, go get some, because this is False Start!Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 286: Arch Manning crowned prematurely, John Mateer is ripped, Cody returns from Norway
Jul 101:12:22Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Take us on!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) was reunited with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) for the first time in a fortnight.Returning from the land of the ice and snow from a midnight sun fun run, the hot springs were flowing out of Cody's mouth for sure!He and Buhler discussed Arch Manning be crowned prematurely, John Mateer being more shredded than Frosted Mini Wheats, as well as Cody's escapades from over in Scandanavia.Whether it be LSR, JLN, or some other contrived acronym, the boys were ready for this one.On we sweep with threshing oar, our only goal will be the western shore because this is False Start!Support the show
Transcribe →Episode 285: Dusty May Michigan exit brings Warde Manuel into focus, Paul Finebaum doesn’t care for Texas Tech at all
Jun 2500:52:31Tap to summarizeReach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!For every transaction, there is an equal and opposite transaction.On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) once again flew solo like a cup, as Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) continues to try to presumably pull Mjolnir out of the earth itself.Buhler discussed the potential ripple effects that could manifest from Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.This puts Michigan AD Warde Manuel into focus, as well as paints Duke AD Nina King in a positive light, as Jon Scheyer did not head to the NBA.After that, Buhler gave his thoughts on the toughest college football stadiums to play in, reacted to Paul Finebaum's thoughts on Texas Tech, and if Kalen DeBoer's unique recruiting plan for Alabama is going to work or not.He finished up the show with some Fore! For Four/Definitely, Maybe, as well as loosened it up a bit with Iowa State finally able to enjoy some libations.Kick back and relax because this is False Start!Support the show
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