Tailgate on the Quad

All football all the time... except when we get into some shenanigans. Join hosts Kev and Ciarnan as they break down the hottest news in college football, and a bunch of random things along the way.

Tailgate on the Quad is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 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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  Episode #107

  Tulane Brings the Mardi Gras Heat and Purdue's New AD is an Idiot

  Aug 12, 202646 min

  This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down Purdue's new athletic director and his questionable comments about Indiana, the Hoosiers' rise to the top of college football, and why Michigan apparently isn't that interested in its biggest rivalries anymore. They also roast Texas Tech for calling itself the "most hated" team in college football, celebrate Tulane's new Mardi Gras uniforms, and discuss why anonymous coaches might be the worst trash talkers in the sport (or at least the biggest cowards). The guys also dive into conference and national championship odds, including some absolutely ridiculous longshots, before debating which underrepresented teams they might cover this season. College football is almost here. The takes are already flying. 0:00:00 – Back in the saddle: College football hype, intro rants, and conference stupidity 0:06:00 – Purdue AD’s wild comments, Indiana’s big flex, and athletic department shade 0:12:00 – Michigan and Ohio State rivalry hot takes, Underwood’s $10M question, and hate-fueled football 0:18:00 – Joey McGuire’s villain origin story, Texas Tech’s “most hated” delusion, and Tulane’s jersey drip 0:24:00 – National championship odds, sleeper picks, and mid-table mayhem 0:30:00 – Conference champion odds: Big 12, ACC, Big Ten, and SEC debates and disrespect 0:36:00 – Dark horse SEC chatter, LSU’s schedule gauntlet, and picking underrepresented teams 0:42:00 – The “mid” curse, bowling for sadness, and closing chaos

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  Episode #106

  The Indiana Hoosiers are Cowards and We Hate Paul Finebaum

  Aug 5, 202645 min

  College football is finally here... well, almost. This week, Ciarnan and Kev get into everything happening before Week 0, starting with the latest scheduling drama as more home-and-home series disappear from the sport. They also discuss the growing influence of prediction markets, why that could change the way fans consume college football, and the dangers that come with it. The guys also react to Vanderbilt's latest uniform reveal, Akron's wild promotion that lets a random fan call the team's first offensive series, the preseason Coaches Poll, Nick Saban's latest comments, Paul Finebaum stirring the pot, and another round of NCAA legal drama. Plus, they debate whether Notre Dame should finally join a conference before wrapping things up with a few completely unnecessary rants. We are so back. 0:00:00 – Back in college football month! Jersey patch drama, series cancellations, hype videos, and preseason feels 0:06:00 – Home-and-home cancellations: Indiana-Notre Dame, cowardly scheduling, and rivalry returns 0:12:00 – Akron lets a fan call the first series: chaos play-calling theories and Zips marketing genius 0:18:00 – Legal news: NCAA 5th-season injunctions, transfer chaos, and conspiracies 0:24:00 – Jersey patches out of control, Vanderbilt’s unbranded look, and hilarious merchandising mishaps 0:30:00 – Breaking down the preseason Coaches Poll: snubs, surges, the Penn State “sweet spot,” and portal panic 0:36:00 – Top 5 teams: Is Ohio State scary? Texas hype, Georgia trust, and Notre Dame overhype 0:42:00 – Coaching expectations: Saban “under the radar,” Paul Finebaum rants, media circus, and future of Bama 0:48:00 – Life lessons and show close: Bad drivers, Kennesaw State to the natty, and hot mascot moments

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  Episode #105

  CFB Sellouts: Breaking Down Notre Dame & Ohio State's Jersey Patches

  Jul 29, 202656 min

  College football season is almost here, but the offseason still refuses to calm down. This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down Ohio State & Notre Dame's massive jersey patch deals and debate whether schools or conferences are better off cashing in on sponsorships. They also discuss the latest lawsuits surrounding player transfers, the NCAA's never-ending stupidity, Brett Bielema's comments about the SEC, Michigan State's lofty expectations, and why the Arch Manning Heisman hype may have gotten completely out of hand. Then it's time for another conference logo showdown, this week featuring the Mountain West Conference. From iconic classics and underrated mascots to logos that look more like government agencies than football programs, the guys discuss every Mountain West logo and decide which schools nailed their branding and which ones desperately need a redesign. 0:00:00 – Jersey patch chaos, Arch Manning hype, and college football countdown 0:06:00 – Big 12 vs. Ohio State deal, commercialization of CFB, and the "patch problem" 0:12:00 – NIL mess, player transfer lawsuits, and college football’s shifting identity 0:18:00 – NCAA suspensions, administrative scandals, and Karen’s rant about contracts 0:24:00 – Big Ten Media Days: Bielema’s SEC shade and a deep dive on Big Ten odds 0:30:00 – The questionable Heisman hype for Arch Manning and legacy QB wishful thinking 0:36:00 – Mountain West Conference logos: nostalgia, bad upgrades, and logo roasts 0:42:00 – Mountain West logos Pt. 2: UNLV Confederate weirdness, New Mexico State disasters 0:48:00 – San Jose State logopalooza, UTEP debates, and Wyoming’s subtle glow-up 0:54:00 – More MW visuals: North Dakota State, Grand Canyon, UC Davis throwdown, and wrap-up 0:59:00 – Favorite conference logos, what’s next, and social plugs

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  Episode #104

  SECession: Why the Southeastern Conference Wants to Leave the NCAA

  Jul 21, 20261h 1m

  College football season is almost here, and somehow the offseason is still delivering chaos. This week, Ciarnan and Kev break down the biggest stories coming out of SEC and ACC Media Days, including the latest rumors of the SEC potentially breaking away from the NCAA and what that could mean for the future of college football. They also discuss Ward Manuel's continued controversy at Michigan, the Big Ten and ACC's recent success, and James Franklin's latest move. Then it's time for another conference logo breakdown, this week featuring the American Conference. College football news, SEC Media Days, ACC Media Days, NCAA drama, conference realignment, American Conference logo history, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here. 0:00:00 – Warde Manuel stepping down Michigan's scandal-ridden success 0:06:00 – SEC dominance vs. NCAA; conference pride, secession stakes, and market realities 0:12:00 – Media Days: Will Stein’s Kentucky confidence, Big Ten vs. SEC scheduling, and assessing conference strength 0:18:00 – ACC vs. Big Ten: Narduzzi’s comments, conference parity, and the future of ACC power programs 0:24:00 – James Franklin at Virginia Tech: “more with more” debate and Penn State legacy talk 0:30:00 – American Conference logos: Big East nostalgia, UAB dragon downgrade, ECU skull and crossbones 0:36:00 – FAU, Memphis, and Charlotte logo evolution; branding hits and misses 0:42:00 – North Texas, Rice, USF, and Temple: Mid-2000s action logos, minimalism, and local school comparisons 0:48:00 – UTSA, Tulane, and Tulsa: Ranking the strongest, most original American logos 0:54:00 – Army and Navy logos: Old school vs. modern design, balancing history and branding 1:00:00 – Wichita State’s mascot evolution, episode wrap-up, social plugs, and hopes for August/season guests

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  Episode #103

  Michigan Knew and C-USA Logo History

  Jul 15, 202659 min

  This week, the guys dive into the latest chaos surrounding Michigan athletics, including the ongoing investigation into Ward Manuel and the allegations that Michigan attempted to cover up the Sherrone Moore affair scandal. They discuss what it means for the Wolverines, institutional accountability, and why the hits just keep coming in Ann Arbor. They also react to the latest eye-popping NIL numbers, break down the ACC's controversial new tiebreaker rules, and give their thoughts on Tennessee's new "blackout" uniforms. Plus, a discussion on Western Kentucky's controversial roster decision. Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering Conference USA. From forgotten classics and underrated mascots to some truly questionable branding decisions, the guys rank every C-USA logo and debate which schools nailed it and which desperately need a redesign. 0:00:00 – Apocalyptic weather, Michigan chaos, and Ward Manuel scandal intro 0:06:00 – Michigan fallout: competence vs. cover-up, program-wide scandals, and coaching decisions 0:12:00 – NIL Clearinghouse money, and oversight skepticism 0:18:00 – ACC’s new tiebreaker rules: bias and championship scenarios, Miami/Clemson favoritism 0:24:00 – Conference USA uniform talk, Western Kentucky scholarship controversy, and transfer portal issues 0:30:00 – Conference USA logo breakdown: opinions and rivalry, New Mexico State & Liberty analysis 0:36:00 – Sam Houston, Middle Tennessee State, and Western Kentucky logo debates, Big Red mascot love 0:42:00 – Delaware & FIU logos, mascot oddities, and continued hot takes 0:48:00 – Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Rice Owls, Missouri State Bears, and Yukon Huskies logo segment 0:54:00 – Funny CFB player names, Washington’s athletic budget, anti-British sendoff, and episode close

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