Football Weather

Football Weather covers the college football landscape from a different perspective. Hosts Matt Blaszka and Galen Clavio explore the key storylines, games, personalities, and structural changes that dominate the college football landscape on a weekly basis. With one host from the northeast and one host from the midwest, we approach college football as the universal American sport that it is, rather than something that just belongs to one specific region of the country.

Football Weather is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Most Delusional CFB Fan Bases? Auburn, Penn State, Notre Dame + AP Poll

  Aug 18, 20261h 3m

  Who has the most delusional fan base in college football? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka debate Auburn, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, LSU, Notre Dame, Michigan and more—after breaking down the 2026 AP preseason poll and the teams getting too much or too little respect. The episode starts with Ohio State at No. 1, Oregon near the top, Georgia’s curious lack of first-place votes, Indiana’s placement after a national championship season, and the uncertainty surrounding Miami and a crowded group of SEC playoff contenders. Galen and Matt also examine USC, Michigan, Washington and Penn State as they try to sort out the next tier of Big Ten teams. Then things get more dangerous: which college football fan bases have expectations that are most disconnected from reality? Auburn’s coaching carousel and historical peaks enter the conversation, as do Penn State’s expectations after James Franklin, Tennessee’s relationship with its glory years, Texas’ enormous resources, Florida State’s ACC frustration, LSU’s coaching history, and the never-ending debate surrounding Notre Dame. And where does Michigan fit? Sometimes a fan base sounds delusional because its program really has accomplished enough to justify the confidence. Subscribe to Football Weather for smart, conversational national college football analysis throughout the 2026 season.

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  Who Makes the 2026 College Football Playoff? Contenders, Locks & Dark Horses

  Aug 9, 202654 min

  Who has the clearest path to the 2026 College Football Playoff—and which preseason favorite is most likely to fall short? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down the new CFP rules, the biggest contenders in every major conference, and the teams best positioned to claim one of the 12 playoff spots. They discuss Notre Dame’s new top-12 guarantee, automatic bids for Power Four champions, the Big Ten’s crowded race, the SEC’s many unanswered questions, Miami’s path through the ACC, Texas Tech and BYU in the Big 12, and the Group of Six race led by Boise State and UNLV. Plus: Akron’s viral season-ticket sweepstakes, the stalled Protect College Sports Act, and why at least one overlooked team will probably crash the playoff picture. This episode is brought to you by Homefield Apparel. Use code HOME for 15% off your first order. Football Weather is also sponsored by Upstairs Pub in Bloomington, Indiana. Subscribe to the Back Home Network on YouTube, follow Football Weather on Spotify, and check out CrimsonCast and Big Red Carpet for more IU football coverage.

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  Miami, Texas Tech and the Growing ACC–Big 12 Gaps, Plus Notre Dame–USC Returns

  Aug 3, 20261h 26m

  Can Miami finish the job after reaching the national championship game—and is anyone capable of stopping Texas Tech in the Big 12 ? Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka preview the ACC and Big 12 contenders, playoff paths, coaching pressure points, and the growing talent gap within college football. The episode begins with a look at why preseason polls still matter, even when the predictions prove spectacularly wrong. Galen and Matt examine how early rankings shape perception, résumé strength, and the College Football Playoff conversation throughout the season. From there, they break down Miami’s attempt to return to the national title game with Darian Mensah at quarterback, the questions surrounding Mario Cristobal , and whether Clemson , Louisville , SMU or Florida State can emerge as a legitimate ACC challenger. They also debut the Football Weather Power Four Hot Seat Board and examine the pressure surrounding Mike Norvell and other coaches. In the Big 12, Texas Tech enters as the clear favorite despite the Brendan Sorsby situation and uncertainty surrounding new starting quarterback Will Hammond. Could BYU , Houston , Utah or another contender disrupt the Red Raiders’ path? And should losing a conference championship game affect a team’s playoff standing? The show closes with breaking news that Notre Dame and USC will renew their rivalry beginning in 2030, replacing Notre Dame’s scheduled series with Indiana —and a larger debate about why college football’s approach to nonconference scheduling no longer makes sense. Check out the Football Weather 2026 Power Conference Hot Seat Board ! Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more Football Weather and smart, conversational national college football coverage throughout the 2026 season.

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  Can the SEC Reclaim College Football? Georgia, Alabama, Texas and Our 2026 SEC CFP Picks

  Jul 27, 20261 hour

  Galen and Matt preview a remarkably uncertain 2026 SEC season. They discuss the league’s complaints about its new nine-game schedule, its recent struggles against the Big Ten, and the growing pressure surrounding several prominent coaches. The conversation covers Pete Golding’s challenge at Ole Miss, Kalen DeBoer’s position at Alabama, Steve Sarkisian’s expectations at Texas, potential surprise seasons from Florida and Tennessee, and the schedules that could determine the SEC Championship race. They finish by selecting their playoff teams and debating how many bids the SEC can earn against a deep group of Big Ten contenders.

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  SEC Scheduling Angst, Texas Pressure, USC’s Upside and the 9–3 CFP Debate with College Football with Sam

  Jul 24, 20261 hour

  Sam from College Football with Sam joins Galen and Matt for a wide-ranging preseason mailbag. They discuss the SEC’s reaction to its nine-game schedule, whether a 9–3 team could reach the playoff, and why the Big Ten may have the more compelling championship race. The conversation also turns to the pressure surrounding Steve Sarkisian and Texas, USC’s potential breakthrough under Lincoln Riley, the message Big Ten coaches could deliver at Media Days, and the ACC’s bewildering new tiebreaker system.

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