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Unafraid Show with George Wrighster
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College Football Made Simple. Hosted by former NFL tight end, Oregon Duck, George Wrighster, this channel breaks down the biggest stories in college football, NIL, transfer portal drama, conference realignment, coaching shakeups, and more—with zero fluff and all facts. From viral reactions and deep-dive interviews with players and coaches to fiery takes on the issues college football media is too scared to touch—we don’t hold back. Whether you’re SEC loyal, Big Ten proud, ACC lover, have Big 12 passion, G6 enthusiast or just love the game—this is your home for honest, unfiltered, unapologetic football coverage. 📺 New videos weekly 🎙 Interviews, reactions & live streams 🔥 Always Unafraid.
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Texas Longhorns CFP Chances, Indiana Football Reality Check, 24-Team Playoff, Brendan Sorsby & More
2w ago00:41:49Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster tells the truth about Texas Longhorns football under Steve Sarkisian. He breaks down whether Texas Football is a real CFP national championship contender, whether Steve Sarkisian is a championship-level coach, why the 24-team College Football Playoff (CFP) keeps gaining momentum, why Indiana fans need a reality check, what Brendan Sorsby’s judge means for Texas Tech, and why college football fans still root for the laundry more than the names in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. George also explains why Oregon football had a better offseason than Indiana Football, why the Big Ten coaches unanimously backing a 24-team CFP is bad for the sport, and why the Texas Longhorns are now in the uncomfortable spot where respect is no longer enough and only trophies will do. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that Texas is no longer trying to prove it belongs. Texas already matters again. The real question now is whether Steve Sarkisian can finish the job and turn playoff relevance into a national championship. George explains why Sark rebuilt Texas from a 5-7 mess into a real SEC contender, why Quinn Ewers changed the way people talked about the Longhorns, and why the Arch Manning era now comes with no more excuses. He also breaks down why replacing Pete Kwiatkowski with Will Muschamp is a huge gamble, why the 24-team playoff would hurt the regular season more than help it, why Indiana fans are acting like new money in college football, and why fans care more about the jerseys winning than any single player’s NIL value. George also digs into Texas Tech football QB Brendan Sorsby’s legal situation, the Oregon Ducks transfer lawsuit, and the bigger truth that college football still has no real unified leadership. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Texas Longhorns, 24-Team CFP, Indiana, Brendan Sorsby, NIL 01:32 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:00 Why The 24-Team Playoff Is Probably Coming 03:08 Why Coaches Love 24 Teams For The Wrong Reasons 03:52 The Biggest Problems With A 24-Team Playoff 06:12 What The 2025 Bracket Would Have Looked Like 07:04 Why Rivalry Week Would Actually Lose Value 09:24 Why College Football Needs One Real Boss 11:39 George Calls Out Indiana Hoosiers Fans And ESPN 12:31 Why Indiana Football Is Acting Like New Money 15:03 Why Oregon Had A Better Offseason Than Indiana 16:27 Brooks Austin Was Right About The Laundry Over The Names 18:44 Why Fans Root For Teams More Than Players 21:32 Brendan Sorsby Gets A Texas Tech Judge 23:02 Tommy Tuberville Running For Governor? 23:21 Oregon football Sues Transfer Dakota Fields 24:31 The Truth About Texas Under Steve Sarkeesian 25:19 How Sark Rebuilt Texas Into A Real Power 26:12 Why Texas football Missing The CFP Changed Everything 27:10 Why Sark’s Defensive Coordinator Move Raises Questions 27:59 Quinn Ewers Changed The Way People Saw Texas 29:29 Why The Arch Manning Era Still Has Questions 30:19 Texas Has No Excuses On Offense In 2026 31:14 Will Muschamp And The Huge Defensive Gamble 32:48 The Pressure On Sark Is About Reputation Now 33:32 Top 10 NFL Games For College Football Fans 34:32 Why Caleb Downs vs The Giants Matters 35:29 Browns vs Titans And The WR Draft Debate 36:24 Raiders vs Jets And The Stanford-Cal Rivalry Twist 37:15 Raiders vs Saints And Arizona State vs Arizona Storylines 38:02 Panthers vs Bears For The Interior Football Sickos 38:56 Browns vs Bucs And Reuben Bain vs Spencer Fano 39:56 Why Every Chiefs Game Matters For College Football Fans #TexasLonghorns IndianaFootball #CFP #TexasFootball #stevesarkisian #ArchManning #QuinnEwers #CollegeFootballPlayoff #OregonDucks #OregonFootball #BrendanSorsby #TexasTechFootball #NIL #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #WillMuschamp #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootballNews #bigtenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Lane Kiffin Goes WOKE, USC Football on Trial, Florida Gators NIL Mistake & MORE
2w ago01:14:51Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster breaks down USC Trojans football, the 24-team College Football Playoff, Lane Kiffin, Vanderbilt football, Jared Curtis, John Summerall, Drew Allar, Notre Dame football, and the future of college football in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. George explains why USC Trojans is going to college football court, why the ACC and Big 12 backing a 24-team playoff is so short-sighted, why Lane Kiffin’s comments about Ole Miss and Mississippi revealed more than people think, how Jared Curtis and Vanderbilt just showed what modern NIL really looks like, and why Jon Sumrall believing more money solves everything is missing the bigger issue. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps chasing easier paths, more access, and more money instead of protecting what actually makes the sport great. He explains why the 24-team playoff would only move the goalposts again for coaches and conferences, why the playoff should still feel exclusive, and why the Big 12 and ACC are fooling themselves if they think expansion automatically fixes their access problem. George also sounds off on Lane Kiffin’s Vanity Fair comments and says Lane told the truth about recruiting stereotypes, but also revealed that he left Ole Miss because LSU looked like an easier path. He then breaks down why USC fans and USC itself are both on trial in “college football court,” why Drew Allar’s reset with the Steelers proves coaching and development matter more than hype, and why throwing money at problems, like John Summerall wants Florida to do, does not automatically create championships. Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow Chapters: 00:00 Intro: USC, 24-Team Playoff, Lane Kiffin, Vanderbilt NIL, Drew Allar 01:33 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:01 Lane Kiffin’s Vanity Fair Comments Spark Backlash 02:40 What Lane Kiffin Really Revealed About Ole Miss And LSU 06:15 Why The Big 12 And ACC Want A 24-Team Playoff 06:45 Why Expansion Would Not Save Coaches Or Conferences 07:46 Why The CFP Rankings and AP Poll Mess Would Only Get Worse 08:47 ACC, Big 12, And Notre Dame Push For 24 Team CFP 09:48 Keep It At 12 Or Move To 16 10:10 Jared Curtis, Vanderbilt, And The NIL Movie Role 11:53 What Nate Bargatze’s Pitch Revealed About NIL 12:20 Jon Sumrall Wants More Money At Florida Gators NIL 13:57 SEC Donations And Why Spending Is Not The Same As Winning 15:04 Texas, Tennessee, And The Money Problem In College Football 15:37 Drew Allar Got Drafted By The Steelers 16:07 Why Pittsburgh Is Rebuilding Drew Allar From Scratch 17:49 USC Football Goes To College Football Court 18:11 Charge 1: Ducking Notre Dame 19:45 The Week Zero vs Week Three USC-Notre Dame Debate 21:29 Charge 2: Is USC Really A Big Ten Contender? 24:49 Charge 3: Misappropriation Of Funds In Recruiting 26:47 Charge 4: Lincoln Riley’s Championship Window Claim 30:13 Charge 5: Criminal Negligence On Defense 34:18 Charge 6: Identity Theft With Alternate Uniforms 35:32 Charge 7: SEC-Style National Recruiting At USC 40:05 Charge 8: Media Restrictions Around USC 42:17 Charge 9: Does UCLA Represent LA Better Than USC? 43:26 Charge 10: USC Social Media Disorderly Conduct 45:08 Final Charge: Are USC Fans Failing The Program? 50:10 Ryan Dyrud’s Closing Argument For USC 51:28 Ryan Predicts USC’s 2026 Record 52:56 Top 10 Names In All Of Sports Begins 53:06 Z White Woman And Native Naming Traditions Explained 01:00:53 God Shammgod, Scientific Mapp, And The Coldest Crawford 01:05:10 Mobility Is An All-Time College Football Name #USCFootball #LaneKiffin #CFP #USCTrojans #CollegeFootballPlayoff #VanderbiltFootball #JaredCurtis #JonSumrall #floridagators #FloridaFootball #DrewAllar #NotreDameFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #LincolnRiley #Big12Football #ACCFootball #NIL #CollegeFootballNews #bigtenfootball #cfbnews #collegefootballpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Interview: Oregon DC Chris Hampton, Nebraska NIL Ruling, Steve Sarkisian, Brian Kelly, USC-Notre Dame
3w ago00:54:35Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster interviews Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator and George breaks down the biggest NIL ruling in college football involving the College Sports Commission and Nebraska football, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian sounding off on college football, Brian Kelly using AI to prepare for his next coaching job, USC and Notre Dame trying to restart their rivalry, the Ahmad Hardy shooting update, Ryan Day’s son committing to Northwestern in this College Football Podcast episode. George explains why the Nebraska football ruling could affect every major program in college football, why USC Trojans does not deserve praise for trying to fix a rivalry problem it created, why Brian Kelly’s AI comments feel weird, and why Steve Sarkisian was right about some things and wrong about others. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps trying to build rules and guardrails that schools immediately fight the second those rules become inconvenient. He explains why the College Sports Commission vs Nebraska case is the biggest NIL ruling since NIL began, why schools want a cap but also want to cheat around it, and why this legal fight is only just beginning. George also digs into Steve Sarkisian comments about tampering, transfer rules, playoff expansion, and academic standards, and says Sark told the truth on some major issues even if he went too far on others. George also reacts to Brian Kelly using AI to prep for future interviews, the possible USC-Notre Dame rivalry return, the Ahmad Hardy shooting news, and Ryan Day’s son committing to Northwestern before sitting down with Oregon football defensive coordinator Chris Hampton to talk about coaching growth, defensive philosophy, Dan Lanning, Big Ten vs SEC, and why Oregon believes it can field the best defense in the country. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Nebraska NIL Ruling, Sark, Brian Kelly, USC-Notre Dame, Chris Hampton 01:39 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:01 Why The Nebraska NIL Ruling vs CSC Changes Everything 04:12 Georgia Bulldogs And Other Schools Could Be Next 06:13 Is The College Sports Commission Actually Working? 07:20 USC And Notre Dame football Might Restart The Rivalry 09:23 Brian Kelly Is Using AI To Prep For His Next Job 11:32 Ahmad Hardy Was Shot And Three Former Teammates Were Arrested 13:37 Ryan Day’s Son Commits To Northwestern 14:38 Could RJ Day Eventually End Up At Ohio State? 16:38 Steve Sarkisian Goes Off On College Football 18:44 Where Texas Longhorns Sarkisian Went Too Far 19:46 Why A 24-Team Playoff Makes No Sense 22:14 Oregon DC Chris Hampton Joins The Show 22:38 Why Hampton Took A Step Back To Grow At Oregon 23:28 Learning A New Defense Under Dan Lanning 24:38 How Hampton’s Playing Career Shapes His Coaching 25:35 Why Coaching Offense Helped Him As A Defensive Coach 26:20 How Oregon’s Staff Watches Film Together 27:25 Chris Hampton’s Defensive Philosophy 27:52 Who Influenced Hampton The Most As A Coach 28:42 How He Communicates With Players 29:36 Rapid Fire On Brandon Finney, Tatum Tuioti, And Mateo Uiagalelei 31:10 How Hampton Plans To Elevate Oregon’s Defense 31:48 Steve Spurrier’s Influence On Chris Hampton 32:10 Big Ten vs SEC From A Southern Coach’s Perspective 33:05 What Success Looks Like For Oregon’s Defense 33:31 Football, Faith, Food, And Fashion At Oregon 34:43 Wrighster Or Wrong With Kenton Gibbs Begins 35:16 Virginia Was A One-Hit Wonder? 36:23 Is The ACC Cowardly For Avoiding Duke-Miami Drama? 37:56 Are Florida State’s Best Days Behind Them? 40:18 Does Bill Belichick Have To Change At UNC? 43:20 Is NC State’s CJ Bailey A Top 3 ACC QB? 46:11 Will Five ACC Teams Need New Coaches After 2026? 49:27 Are Stanford And Cal Ready To Compete In The ACC? 52:00 Is This Dabo Swinney’s Last Year At Clemson? #OregonFootball #CollegeFootball #TexasLonghorns #CFBNews #CFB #NebraskaFootball #NIL #SteveSarkisian #TexasFootball #BrianKelly #USCFootball #NotreDameFootball #ChrisHampton #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #NorthwesternFootball #MissouriFootball #AhmadHardy #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #CollegeFootballTalk #CollegeFootballNews #usctrojansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Truth About Clemson, 24-Team CFP Backlash, Marcus Freeman on SNL & More
3w ago00:56:56Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster answers the questions about the future of Clemson football under Dabo Swinney. He breaks the CFB News incliding the 24-team College Football Playoff proposal and why CFB coaches support it, new Brendan Sorsby gambling situation update, Why Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman pulled out of SNL (Saturday Night Live), why the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles are canceling their 2027 and 2028 games, and the future of college football in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. George also addresses a situation on X with @CrainAndCone about the CFB Top 25. And finally, he is joined by former college football QB turned comedian Daniel Bridge-Gadd for a hilarious top 10 on which college football coaches, past and present, would win in real fights. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps drifting toward what is best for money and job security instead of what is best for fans and the sport itself. He explains why coaches pushing for a 24-team playoff are being short-sighted, why that kind of expansion would water down the CFB regular season, and why home-and-home games like Georgia Bulldogs vs Florida State Seminoles are exactly what fans should be getting instead of more neutral-site nonsense. George also digs into the Brendan Sorsby case and asks the real question: if Texas Tech says it is not paying for his legal defense, then who is? He then breaks down the Crain & Cone preseason ranking debate, why Marcus Freeman pulling out of SNL after the Sherrone Moore situation was the right move, and then gives a full truth-telling breakdown of Clemson football under Dabo Swinney. This is a full college football conversation built around whether the Clemson Tigers can get back to national championship level under Dabo Swinney, why coaches want a 24-team playoff even though fans hate it, what is really going on in the Brendan Sorsby gambling and legal situation, why Marcus Freeman made the smart move pulling out of Saturday Night Live, and why Georgia and Florida State canceling a home-and-home is bad for college football. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow Chapters 00:00 Intro: Clemson, 24-Team Playoff, Brendan Sorsby, Marcus Freeman 01:34 Best Thing George Saw Today 01:57 Why Coaches Want A 24-Team Playoff 03:41 Why A Bigger Playoff Solves Nothing 04:42 Which Coaches Back The 24-Team CFP 05:50 Why Fans And Media Hate The Idea 07:55 Why A 24-Team Playoff Would Water Down The Sport 08:24 Why Georgia Bulldogs And Florida State Seminoles Cancel Their Home-And-Home 08:56 Why Neutral Site Games Are Bad For Fans 09:36 Brendan Sorsby’s Legal Situation Raises More Questions 10:19 Who Is Paying For Brendan Sorsby’s Defense? 12:14 George Explains The Craine & Cone Twitter Situation 15:42 George Says It Was A Misunderstanding, Not Beef 17:49 Why Marcus Freeman Pulling Out Of SNL Was Smart 20:40 The Truth About Clemson Football Under Dabo Swinney 22:16 Clemson Tigers Culture-First Approach In The NIL Era 24:21 Why Dabo Swinney Says Clemson Football Does Use The Portal 24:42 Clemson’s 2021 Through 2025 Results Explained 27:30 Clemson’s Recruiting Slippage And Long-Term Ceiling 29:33 Can Dabo Still Win Another National Championship? 30:59 Top 10 Coaches Who Would Win In A Fight 32:18 Lou Holtz vs Joe Paterno 34:22 Mario Cristobal vs Chris Petersen 36:40 Woody Hayes vs Urban Meyer 39:54 David Shaw vs Jim Harbaugh 42:22 Lincoln Riley vs Ryan Day 46:53 Todd Graham vs Mike Norvell 49:44 Dabo Swinney vs Kyle Whittingham 54:20 Curt Cignetti vs Nick Saban #CFBNews #ClemsonFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BrendanSorsby #CFP #DaboSwinney #MarcusFreeman #NotreDameFootball #GeorgiaFootball #FloridaStateFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #TransferPortal #NIL #CFP #ClemsonTigers #TexasTechFootball #CollegeFootballTalk #CollegeFootballNews #CollegeFootballPodcast #ACC #SECFootball #BigTen #CollegeFootballPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →GUEST: Brooks Austin, AI Recruiting, 24-Team Playoff, NEW CFB Blue Bloods, Big Ten, SEC, ACC Payouts & More
4w ago01:49:26Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster breaks down college football recruiting, AI in football, Big Ten football, SEC football, Big 12 expansion money, Kirby Smart, college football blue bloods, and the future of the College Football Playoff in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode on the Unafraid Show. This is a full college football conversation built around how AI is changing recruiting and player evaluation, why the Big Ten is outpacing the SEC financially, why the Big 12’s private equity move is risky, why a 24-team playoff could hurt the sport, and which programs still deserve to be called blue bloods over the last 25 years. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football is changing faster than a lot of people want to admit. He explains how AI is already being used by programs like Florida and Nebraska to sort through portal players and evaluate recruits, and why that could help staffs save time while also creating a dangerous filter that causes some prospects to get missed. He also reacts to Kirby Smart giving the Big Ten credit, argues that the SEC’s talent advantage has masked coaching issues, and breaks down why the Big Ten’s massive payouts prove football is a full-scale money-making enterprise now. George also sounds off on the Big 12’s private equity play, warns that a 24-team playoff is about money more than fans, and then closes with Brooks Austin for a huge blue-blood debate based on AP top-5 finishes, CFP appearances, conference titles, national championships, recruiting, and first-round picks over the last 25 years. Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, Oklahoma, USC, LSU, Clemson, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Florida State, Miami, and Notre Dame all get put under the microscope, while Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Auburn, Penn State, and Indiana become part of the larger conversation too. That is what makes this such a huge college football, AI recruiting, Big Ten vs SEC, Kirby Smart, Big 12, blue bloods, Notre Dame, USC, Alabama, Ohio State, and Brooks Austin conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: AI Recruiting, Big Ten Money, Blue Blood Debate 01:39 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:06 How AI Is Already Changing College Football 02:40 Florida And Nebraska Using AI In Football Operations 03:58 Could AI Start Evaluating Recruits Before Humans? 05:01 Will AI Help Recruiting Or Make More Kids Fall Through The Cracks? 06:01 Kirby Smart Reluctantly Gives The Big Ten Credit 07:18 George Says The Big Ten Is Better Coached Than The SEC 08:24 Why The SEC Grind Argument Is Wearing Thin 09:25 Big Ten Payouts Prove College Football Is Big Business 10:27 Ohio State, Michigan, And Penn State Revenue Gap 11:33 How The SEC Compares Financially 12:38 ACC And Big 12 Payouts Compared 13:43 Why Scholarships No Longer Match Football’s Real Value 14:45 The Big 12’s Risky Private Equity Play 16:56 Why The Big 12 Credit Line Could Be Dangerous 18:05 Why Coaches Want A 24-Team Playoff 19:08 George Says Fans Hate The 24-Team Idea 20:10 Why A Bigger Playoff Could Hurt The Regular Season 20:41 Brooks Austin Joins For The Blue Blood Debate 22:21 The Metrics For Modern Blue Blood Status 25:11 Alabama Is The Modern Blue Blood King 28:00 Ohio State Comes In At No. 2 31:10 Georgia’s Rise Under Kirby Smart 34:52 Oklahoma’s 25-Year Run Gets More Respect 38:19 USC Still Makes The List — But The Prestige Is Fading 44:11 LSU’s Last 25 Years Are Undeniable 49:00 Clemson’s Entire Run Belongs To Dabo 54:30 Texas Makes The List But Feels Underachieving 57:38 Florida’s Last 25 Years Still Carry Weight 01:02:03 Michigan Makes It — But Feels Texas-Like 01:06:16 Florida State Makes It, But Brooks Pushes Back Hard 01:24:53 Miami Lands On The List 01:25:24 Notre Dame Makes It Despite Conference Penalty 01:28:09 Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Penn State, Auburn, And Indiana Get Love #CollegeFootball #CFB #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #Big12Football #ACCFootball #AIRecruiting #KirbySmart #GeorgeWrighster #BrooksAustin #BlueBloods #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #UnafraidShow #OhioStateFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #USCFootball #NotreDameFootball #TexasFootball #LSUFootball #ClemsonFootball #FloridaStateFootball #MichiganFootball #NebraskaFootball #TennesseeFootball #IndianaFootball #CollegeFootballPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dan Lanning Interview, CFB News, Duke + Amazon Prime, NCAA Eligibility rules
4w ago00:50:21Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster breaks down Oregon football in an interview with head coach Dan Lanning. He also discusses the updates in Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal and his eligibility at Texas Tech football. In addition college football media rights with Amazon Prime, ghost transfers, NCAA eligibility five-to-play-five rules, and the future of college football in this loaded College Football Podcast episode on the Unafraid Show. This is a full college football conversation built around Dan Lanning explaining why Oregon Ducks football keeps growing, Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation getting worse for Texas Tech and Cincinnati, Duke basketball and Amazon Prime opening the door to future college football streaming fights, and why the NCAA’s next eligibility move could create a massive legal mess. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps moving faster than the people trying to regulate it. He explains why Duke basketball getting major games onto Amazon Prime matters for the future of college football media rights after Notre Dame and USC were blocked by the Big Ten from trying something similar, why Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation has become a disaster involving NIL, lawsuits, and NFL Draft fallout, and why ghost transfers and NCAA five-to-play-five rules could create even more chaos in the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, and Big 12 conferences. George also sits down with Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning, who talks about Oregon Ducks culture, draft development, roster retention, Dante Moore, player growth, family, mentorship, and why the Ducks keep leveling up under his leadership. Then George closes with a fun personal top 5 on the worst things he ever spent NFL money on, from an absurd Escalade and club nights to jewelry, gambling, and more. That is what makes this such a huge Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning, Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, NIL, transfer portal, college football streaming, NCAA eligibility, and college football conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Dan Lanning, Brendan Sorsby, Ghost Transfers, Oregon 01:20 Dan Lanning’s Cameo Move For Childhood Cancer Research 02:06 Oregon Rivals Troll Dan Lanning For Charity 02:34 Duke, Amazon Prime, And The Future Of College Football Media Rights 04:43 Brendan Sorsby Gambling Fallout Gets Worse 05:24 Cincinnati, Texas Tech, And The Money Around Sorsby 06:27 Why Brendan Sorsby’s NFL Future Took A Massive Hit 07:28 When Did Cincinnati Know About The Gambling? 08:30 Should Texas Tech Risk A Ghost Transfer? 09:31 Why Salary Caps Still Matter In College Football 09:43 NCAA Five-For-Five Eligibility Rules Is Going To Create Lawsuits 11:32 How NIL Changes The Eligibility 12:36 Could States Build College Football Farm Systems? 16:33 Dan Lanning Joins The Show 17:16 Watching Former Assistants Become Head Coaches 18:04 Sitting With Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq On Draft Night 18:40 When Coaches Know A Player Is A First-Rounder 19:40 What NFL Teams Ask About Oregon Ducks Players 20:21 Why Dan Lanning Stays At Oregon 21:15 Dante Moore’s Decision To Return 21:58 How Oregon Builds Leadership And Player Growth 22:51 What Oregon Football Learned From Last Season 23:46 Why Rivalry Trash Talk Is Good For College Football 24:33 Does Dan Lanning Watch College Football As A Fan? 26:40 How The GA Coaching Role Has Changed 27:34 Has Anyone Ever Pulled A Dan Lanning-Style Job Chase? 28:01 Family, Parenting, And Reading A Book A Month 30:00 Dan Lanning On Jeff Choate’s Recruiting Pitch 30:47 Dan Lanning On Indiana’s Coaching And Defense 32:22 How Oregon Has Grown Heading Into 2026 34:49 Bear Alexander, Brandon Finney, And Oregon’s Defensive Growth 36:34 What Success Looks Like For Oregon In 2026 37:17 Breaking In New Coordinators At Oregon 38:58 Dan Lanning Recruits You To Become An Oregon Fan 40:43 George’s Top 5 Worst Ways He Wasted NFL MoneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Miami Hurricanes Predictions, Diego Pavia, Brendan Sorsby, College Football Podcast
Apr 2900:55:38Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster breaks down Miami Hurricanes football, Mario Cristobal, Diego Pavia, Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech football, Oregon football, the NFL Draft, Big Ten vs SEC football, and the truth about where college football stands right now in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. This is a full college football conversation built around whether Miami Hurricanes football is really back, why Diego Pavia was never getting drafted in the NFL Draft, why Texas tech football's Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation was inevitable in modern sports culture, and why the NFL Draft says more about the Big Ten and SEC than people want to admit! The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps exposing what is real and what is fake. He explains why Miami Hurricanes under Mario Cristobal has gone from a five-win mess to a national title game appearance and real 2026 expectations, why Diego Pavia’s college success was never the same thing as being an NFL Draft quarterback, and why Brendan Sorsby’s situation says a lot about the gambling culture young players now grow up around. George also reacts to the NFL Draft, argues that the Big Ten is better than the SEC football despite SEC football having more total NFL draft picks, points to Oregon Ducks draft haul as proof of elite development under Dan Lanning, and closes with a funny “Wrighster or Wrong” segment with Ralph Amsden on NFL Draft fans, Roger Goodell boos, draft-night girlfriends, and more. That is what makes this such a huge Miami Hurricanes, Mario Cristobal, Diego Pavia, Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, Oregon Ducks, Big Ten vs SEC, NFL Draft, and college football conversation. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Miami, Diego Pavia, Brendan Sorsby, Big Ten vs SEC 01:23 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:03 Why college Football Spring Game Attendance Matters 02:50 Why USC Trojans Fans Need To Do Better 03:51 Diego Pavia Was Never Getting Drafted in NFL 05:51 Why The Big Ten Is Better Than The SEC Right Now 08:54 What The NFL Draft Says About Oregon Football 12:02 Brendan Sorsby Gambling Fallout 15:01 Texas Tech’s Quarterback Problem After Sorsby 17:05 The Truth About Miami Hurricanes football Under Mario Cristobal 20:15 How Miami Hurricanes football Became A Real CFP Team 22:20 The Difference-Makers Miami Has Developed 24:24 Miami’s 2026 Schedule And Expectations 25:29 Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney, And Miami’s Future 27:27 Wrighster Or Wrong: NFL Draft Hot Takes 29:11 NFL Draft Fans Are Out Of Their Minds 31:46 Why Roger Goodell Should Still Get Booed 35:00 WWE-Style NFL Draft Trolling Works 39:14 Why Tipping Draft Picks On Twitter Is Trash 42:03 Why Draft Night Girlfriends Are A Bad Idea #miamihurricanesfootball #nfldraft #cfbnews #DiegoPavia #BrendanSorsby #collegefootball #cfb #Miamihurricanes #MarioCristobal #TexasTechFootball #OregonFootball #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #acc #CollegeFootball #cfp #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #NFLDraft #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #TransferPortal #DanLanning #DarianMensah #CamWard #RedRaiders #OregonDucks #ACCFootball #Big12Football #CollegeFootballPodcast #CollegeFootballNews #Miami #TexasTech #VanderbiltFootball #Collegefootball #CFB #collegefootballpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to Pick Heisman Winner, Why Indiana + Alabama Are Beefing + USC Chances, Top 10 & More
Apr 2201:00:28Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster breaks down Alabama vs Indiana, Ty Simpson, Bryant Haines, Taylen Green, John Gruden, the transfer portal, Lincoln Riley, USC football, and the 2026 Heisman race in this loaded College Football Podcast episode on the Unafraid Show. This is a full college football conversation built around Indiana football new rivalry with Alabama Crimson tide, whether Taylen Green should stay at quarterback, why the transfer portal debate misses the bigger picture, whether USC football’s championship window is really open under Lincoln Riley, and how to predict the next Heisman Trophy winner. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football is at its best when new teams matter and old assumptions get challenged. He explains why Indiana Hoosiers beating Alabama football and then winning the national championship created one of the funniest and most real rivalries in the sport, why Bryant Haines (Indiana football) and Ty Simpson (Alabama football) accidentally helped fuel it, and why parity is exactly what college football needs. He also sounds off on Jon Gruden telling Arkansas QB Taylen Green he should switch to wide receiver, argues that TJ Moe is blaming the transfer portal for problems adults actually created through conference realignment and roster management, and questions whether Lincoln Riley and USC football can really afford anything less than 10-2 in 2026. Then George closes by using the last 10 years of Heisman trophy history to explain what kind of player usually wins the award and predicts Oregon quarterback Dante Moore will take it home over players like Arch Manning (Texas Longhorns) and CJ Carr (Notre Dame football), before drafting the best Heisman trophy seasons of the last decade with Ralph Amsden. The Unafraid Show is about US! 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Notre Dame Intel, $60M NIL Rosters , Arch Manning Debate, Colorado's Size, Top 10
Apr 2100:47:20Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster breaks down Notre Dame football's trajectory under HC Marcus Freeman, Arch Manning being overrated, Colorado football, Julian Lewis, Alabama football GM Courtney Morgan explains that college football rosters topping $60 million in NIL, in this loaded George Wrighster’s College Football Podcast episode. This is a full college football conversation built around whether Marcus Freeman is a championship-caliber coach, why Arch Manning at is not a generational prospect yet, why Colorado Buffaloes and Deion Sanders are pushing back on the “small roster” narrative, and why the 2028 recruiting class could blow up the current NIL salary model. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps asking fans to ignore what is right in front of them. He explains why Colorado football can be light on paper and still look physically impressive compared to Big Ten, big 12, ACC, and SEC football teams, why Arch Manning (Texas Longhorns) should be evaluated like every other quarterback instead of being crowned early because of his last name, and why rising NIL demands are pushing the sport toward a breaking point that only a real salary cap and true business structure can fix. George also tells a great recruiting-host story from his Oregon Ducks days, reacts to Ryan Broyles talking about Michael Crabtree as a host, and then gives a full Notre Dame football breakdown. He argues that Marcus Freeman did not inherit a rebuild, that Notre Dame Fighting Irish has become nationally relevant and likable again, and that Freeman has the recruiting, culture, roster, and championship DNA to win the Fighting Irish their first national title since 1988. The show closes with Ralph Amsden joining George for a funny top 10 segment on which college football coaches should have landmarks named after them, including Nick Saban, Brian Kelly, Pete Carroll, Herm Edwards, James Franklin, Ryan Day, Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning, and Kalen DeBoer. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow #NotreDameFootball #ArchManning #NIL #CollegeFootball #MarcusFreeman #texasfootball #texaslonghorns #ColoradoFootball #JulianLewis #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #CFB #AlabamaFootball #NickSaban #DanLanning #KalenDeBoer #BrianKelly #RyanDay #KirbySmart #CoachPrime #CFBNews #CollegeFootballTalk #UnafraidShow #DonorFatigue #NotreDame #FightingIrish #TransferPortal #ArchManningHype #CollegeFootballPodcast #JordanFaison #CJCarr #Recruiting #Collegefootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Colorado Buffs Size, NFL Draft Intel, Iowa NCAA Penalties, Marcus Freeman, & More
Apr 1600:58:29Tap to summarizeGeorge Wrighster breaks down Deion Sanders and Colorado football, Iowa football and NCAA tampering penalties, Marcus Freeman’s viral Esquire feature, Sherrone Moore’s sentencing and future, and the 2026 NFL Draft in this loaded Unafraid Show live episode. This is a full college football conversation built around Colorado’s roster size, Kirk Ferentz and Cade McNamara, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, Michigan’s coaching fallout, and top NFL Draft names like Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson, Reuben Bain, Kenyon Sadiq, Dylan Thieneman, and more. The biggest issue, according to George, is that college football keeps giving fans chaos from every angle. He explains why Colorado really does look small compared to top programs, why Deion Sanders’ 2026 season may come down to the first four games, why Iowa getting hit with tampering penalties over Cade McNamara shows how broken NCAA enforcement still is, and why Marcus Freeman’s Esquire feature says a lot about how different modern coaching culture looks. George also breaks down why Sherrone Moore was not set up, why he still could deserve another coaching opportunity in the future, and then brings on Tony Pauline to talk the 2026 NFL Draft, including Fernando Mendoza as a potential QB1, Reuben Bain, Kenyon Sadiq, Ty Simpson, Carnell Tate, Dylan Thieneman, and more before closing with a top 10 mock draft. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Colorado, Iowa, Marcus Freeman, Sherrone Moore, NFL Draft 01:53 Best Thing George Saw Today 03:24 Why Colorado Buffaloes’s Team Looks Small 06:29 Colorado’s First Four Games Will Decide The Season 08:40 Iowa Hit With NCAA Tampering Penalties 10:32 Why NCAA Enforcement Takes Too Long 13:35 Marcus Freeman Goes Full Model Mode 15:16 Sherrone Moore Sentencing And Michigan Fallout 18:59 Why Michigan Had To Clean House 20:50 Does Sherrone Moore Deserve Another Chance? 22:52 Tony Pauline Joins The Show 23:33 Fernando Mendoza As QB1 In The 2026 NFL Draft 28:42 Why Tony Pauline Is Sold On Fernando Mendoza 29:33 Reuben Bain’s Draft Outlook 30:24 Ohio State Defenders In The 2026 NFL Draft 32:25 Dylan Thieneman’s NFL Projection 33:12 Kenyon Sadiq’s Rising Draft Stock 34:42 Carnell Tate And The Wide Receiver Rankings 37:06 Ty Simpson And The Quarterback Class 38:31 Arch Manning, Dante Moore, And The 2027 QB Debate 40:49 Top 10 Picks In The 2026 NFL Draft 41:47 No. 1 Fernando Mendoza To The Raiders 45:08 No. 2 Arvell Reese To The Jets 46:53 No. 3 David Bailey To The Cardinals 48:32 No. 4 CeCe Mauga To The Titans 50:11 No. 5 Jeremiah Love To The Giants 51:47 No. 6 Jordan Tyson To The Browns 53:27 No. 7 Sonny Styles To Washington 54:12 No. 8 Kenyon Sadiq To The Saints 55:39 No. 9 Caleb Downs To The Chiefs 56:36 No. 10 Reuben Bain To The Bengals #CollegeFootball #ColoradoFootball #nfldraft #CFB #DeionSanders #IowaFootball #KirkFerentz #MarcusFreeman #SherroneMoore #GeorgeWrighster #TonyPauline #NFLDraft #2026NFLDraft #FernandoMendoza #TySimpson #ReubenBain #KenyonSadiq #DylanThieneman #Big12Football #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #NotreDameFootball #MichiganFootball #UnafraidShow #CFBNews #CollegeFootballTalk #collegefootballpodcast #cfpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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