Best Basketball Conference The ACC Football Podcasts (2025)

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Best of the Fan: All about Rodgers’ hand 1:00:59

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The Steelers are in a tight race for the division lead with Baltimore with a big game in Chicago this weekend. Will Rodgers play and continue to dominate the Bears? Or, will the Steelers 30-year drought in Chicago continue?

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Terry Smith Has Penn State LOCKED IN + Coach Search Update — Nittany Lions vs. Nebraska Predictions 29:50

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Penn State hosts Nebraska in a primetime Senior Night showdown — and interim head coach Terry Smith has the Nittany Lions trending up. Host Zach Seyko previews the matchup, shares keys to victory, and reveals the latest on Penn State’s coaching search featuring Kalen DeBoer, Eli Drinkwitz, and Bob Chesney. Plus, Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton…

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ACC Experts DEBATE James Franklin to Virginia Tech: The Fallout + What’s Next for Penn State 32:50

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James Franklin is officially the new head coach at Virginia Tech — and the fallout is massive. Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) joins Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs (Locked On ACC) to discuss what the move means for both programs. Can Franklin rebuild the Hokies into an ACC power? And who will replace him at Penn State — Bob Chesney, Eli Drinkwitz…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 11-21-2025 2:38:18

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Joe Starkey, Donny Football, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Friday, November 21st, 2025

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10AM - Are the Steelers similar to the Bears or are they a step above? Four pressing questions in Steelers-Bears 45:23

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Hour 1 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: The 6-4 Steelers play the Bears (7-3) in Chicago on Sunday. It's not a believable resume for the Bears and Joe thinks the Steelers may win by 10 or more points. We all think the Steelers are going to win. Four pressing questions in Steelers-Bears.

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11AM - Ray Fittipaldo thinks the Steelers will MISS the playoffs; The Numbers Game in Steelers-Bears 11-21-2025 39:16

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Hour 2 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Ray Fittipaldo gives it a 65% chance that Aaron Rodgers plays on Sunday. He likes the safety situation now with Jalen Ramsey looking very comfortable. Ray thinks the Steelers won't go to the playoffs this year. The numbers that matter in Steelers-Bears Sunday.…

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12PM - Nick Kostos' weekly picks, Amy Smiley of 84 Lumber joins; The Bechtold Breakdown - Suwinski is back, Penn State post-Franklin outlook 40:09

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Hour 3 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: Nick Kostos thinks the only team in the AFC that can win the Super Bowl is the Chiefs. Nick would bet the Bears in the matchup against the Steelers. Austin is stunned by the Pirates bringing back Jack Suwinski for $1.25 million. 19 recruits have decommitted from Penn State since James Franklin was fired a…

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1PM - The Quiz Show once again ends in predictable fashion for Joe Starkey; College Football and NFL Week 12 picks! 33:26

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Hour 4 with Joe Starkey and Donny Football: The Quiz Show once again ends in predictable fashion for Joe Starkey. College Football and NFL Week 12 picks.

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College Football and NFL Week 12 picks! 14:43

22h ago14:43

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Joe Starkey, Donny Football, and Austin Bechtold's College Football and NFL Week 12 picks.

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The Quiz Show 11-21-2025 18:43

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The Quiz Show once again ends in predictable fashion for Joe Starkey!

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The Bechtold Breakdown - Suwinski is back, Penn State post-Franklin outlook 16:22

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Austin is stunned by the Pirates bringing back Jack Suwinski for $1.25 million. An ESPN story today said that Pete Alonso is a good fit for the Pirates. Eugenio Suarez at $20 million per season makes a lot of sense. 19 recruits have decommitted from Penn State since James Franklin was fired and only 1 from LSU, 0 from Florida.…

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Nick Kostos' weekly picks, 84 Lumber Vice President of Marketing and PR Amy Smiley joins 23:47

23h ago23:47

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Nick is going to buy us lunch for Joe's winning bet that Bo Nix and the Broncos would beat the Chiefs! But Joe bets double or nothing! Nick would bet the Bears in the matchup against the Steelers, but wants to know what is going on with Aaron Rodgers. 84 Lumber Vice President of Marketing and PR Amy Smiley joined us on location!…

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The Numbers Game in Steelers-Bears 11-21-2025 13:41

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The numbers that matter in Steelers-Bears this Sunday from Chicago.

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Ray Fittipaldo thinks the Steelers will MISS the playoffs 25:35

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Ray gives it a 65% chance that Aaron Rodgers plays on Sunday. He likes the safety situation now with Jalen Ramsey looking very comfortable. Alex Highsmith is likely going to have to deal with his pec injury the rest of the year. Ray predicts the Steelers to win, but to miss the playoffs!

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Four pressing questions in Steelers-Bears 11:00

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1. Should Darius Slay start and how many snaps should James Pierre be on the field? We think Pierre should have the majority of the snaps. 2. Pat Freiermuth was targeted one time against the Bengals. Does Pat Freiermuth have a bigger role soon?

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11-21-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: MAXX BALL Friday - The talent at Alabama & Florida's next coach; Stanford Steve gives winners 47:47

1d ago47:47

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Friday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube rolled on with more MAXX BALL FRIDAY for Lettuce Week!! Right out the gate, the guys get asked about the Alabama roster under Kalen DeBoer; then, Cole & Greg get asked what traits are necessary for the new Florida coach; later, Stanford Steve, from SportsCenter w/SVP & College Gameday, gives winners for Week 13, and …

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Are the Steelers similar to the Bears or are they a step above? 34:22

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The 6-4 Steelers play the Bears (7-3) in Chicago on Sunday. Are the Steelers like the Bears or are they a step above? It's not a believable resume for the Bears and Joe thinks the Steelers may win by 10 or more points.

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Stanford Steve, from SportsCenter w/SVP & College Gameday, gives McElroy & Cubelic winners for Week 13, and says what teams should be looking for in their new coaches 16:46

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"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Jox-FM | Cumulus Media Birmingham

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11-21-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: MAXX BALL Friday - Tennessee vs. Florida & Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt; Eric Mac Lane talks ACC; game predictions 46:48

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The 8am hour of Friday's Mac & Cube continued with MAXX BALL FRIDAY for Lettuce Week!! We began with Eric Mac Lain, from the ACC Network, telling us how big this weekend is for the conference, who the best team in the ACC is, and why the bottom of the league is strangely intriguing; then, MAXX BALL continues as we go over the entire ACC slate of ga…

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Eric Mac Lain, from the ACC Network, tells McElroy & Cubelic how big this weekend is for the conference, who the best team in the ACC is, and why the bottom of the league is strangely intriguing 13:56

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"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Jox-FM | Cumulus Media Birmingham

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11-21-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 1: MAXX BALL Friday - What we want to see from Alabama & Missouri vs. Oklahoma; Chris Low talks Lane Kiffin & Ole Miss 48:46

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Friday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube kicked off MAXX BALL FRIDAY for Lettuce Week!! First up, it's Alabama & Eastern Illinois - more so what we want to see from Alabama this weekend; then, Missouri vs. Oklahoma gets broken down; later, Cole & Greg look at what's going on with Lane Kiffin and his future at Ole Miss (or somewhere else); and finally, Chris…

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Chris Low, of On3 Sports, tells McElroy & Cubelic what exactly is happening with Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss job, how this could cause issues with their Playoff seeding, and if there is legitimacy to ... 11:04

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"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Jox-FM | Cumulus Media Birmingham

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Nebraska's Matt Rhule Still in Penn State’s Coaching Mix?! — Penn State vs. Nebraska Preview 28:26

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It’s Matt Rhule’s return to Happy Valley — but is the Nebraska head coach still in play for Penn State’s vacancy? Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) and Connor Happer (Locked On Nebraska) preview Saturday’s primetime matchup, break down both quarterback situations, and analyze the chaos surrounding Penn State’s coaching search after James Frankli…

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Big 10 SQUAD - What the Penn State Nittany Lions Will do in Week Thirteen 31:54

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Big Ten College Football Playoff chaos looms as Oregon Ducks face USC Trojans in a game that could determine whether three, four, or even five conference teams make the expanded playoff. Can the Trojans pull off the upset in Eugene and crash the party? The panel breaks down Oregon's defensive dominance against USC's explosive passing attack, Michig…

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Army Invite Wrestle-Offs? Penn State’s Lineup Takes Shape! — Penn State Wrestling Analysis 29:36

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Penn State wrestling heads to the Army Black Knight Invitational — but with heavyweight drama brewing, a few spots could still be up for grabs. Host Zach Seyko and analyst Jeff Byers preview the event, break down lineup battles (Cochran vs. Mirasola, Duke vs. Sealey), and react to Ohio State’s dominant showing at the National Duals. Can the Buckeye…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 11-20-2025 2:30:38

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, November 20th, 2025

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10AM - Tyler Kennedy: Penguins locker room significantly better with Dan Muse; Tristan Jarry can take his time coming back, Sergei Murashov looks GREAT 44:04

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Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Tyler Kennedy: A source inside the locker room told TK that the vibes inside the locker room are so much different and better with Dan Muse. "Everyone has a voice" with Dan Muse as head coach. Tyler Kennedy is encouraged by what he's seen from Sergei Murashov as the answer in goal. He wouldn't rush Tristan Jarry back fr…

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11AM - Chris Hoke: I've always believed in Mason Rudolph; Hokie doesn't regret Pickens trade, picks Bears to beat the Steelers 36:18

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Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Chris Hoke: Hokie discusses how Aaron Rodgers will need to protect himself with his wrist injury. Hokie shares how he was the first advocate for Mason Rudolph. Not Mark Kaboly. Hokie wants the Steelers to give Mason Rudolph a chance at some point. Chris Hoke shares how George Pickens was late to meetings, the team plane…

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12PM - Pirates fans react to national reports of future free-agent spending; James Franklin introduced at VT, Pitt must beat Georgia Tech and Miami 35:19

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Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: What do you expect the Pirates to do in the offseason? We want to see the Pirates be aggressive and actually do something. As Paul Skenes said, "talk is cheap." James Franklin is officially the next head coach of Virginia Tech. Pitt has big games against Georgia Tech and Miami for a chance to play in the conference champio…

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1PM - The Limitless Express: L.C. Greenwood up for HOF, Rodgers on the Bears; Jeff Hathhorn on Pitt basketball, football, and a Steelers injury update 34:54

2d ago34:54

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Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani: L.C. Greenwood is a semifinalist for the Class of 2026 in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Aaron Rodgers explained how he loves playing the Bears. Jeff is with Pitt basketball to announce Pitt-UCF. The ACC isn't deep and outside of Duke, there are a lot of question marks. If Mason Rudolph has to start, Jeff doesn't think it'…

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Jeff Hathhorn on Pitt basketball, football, and a Steelers injury update 16:02

2d ago16:02

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Jeff is with Pitt basketball to announce Pitt-UCF. The ACC isn't deep and outside of Duke, there are a lot of question marks. ACC football has been unpredictable. If Mason Rudolph has to start, Jeff doesn't think it's that much of a drop off from the first couple weeks of the season.

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The Limitless Express - L.C. Greenwood up for HOF, Aaron Rodgers' comments on the Bears 18:51

2d ago18:51

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L.C. Greenwood is a semifinalist for the Class of 2026 in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bob thinks the NFL will be 20 games in the next five years! The Patriots are not fools gold, but Cam Newton is trying to say they are. Aaron Rodgers explained how he loves playing the Bears.

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James Franklin introduced at Virginia Tech, Pitt must beat Georgia Tech and Miami 18:06

2d ago18:06

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James Franklin is officially the next head coach of Virginia Tech. Franklin and Penn State agreed to a $9 million buyout. Franklin could make an immediate impact in the ACC. Pitt has big games against Georgia Tech and Miami for a chance to play in the conference championship.

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Pirates fans react to national reports of future free-agent spending 17:10

2d ago17:10

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What do you expect the Pirates to do in the offseason? We want to see the Pirates be aggressive and actually do something. As Paul Skenes said, "talk is cheap." Pirates fans weigh in and are tired of hearing about players the Pirates could add, and want to see the Pirates add solid players.

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Chris Hoke doesn't regret Pickens trade, picks Bears to beat the Steelers 14:19

2d ago14:19

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Chris Hoke shares how George Pickens was late to meetings, the team plane, and didn't have accountability. Hokie thinks the Steelers needed a new voice and had to move on. Hokie thinks Steelers-Bears will be a one-point game??

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Chris Hoke - "I've always believed in Mason Rudolph" 21:57

2d ago21:57

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Chris Hoke discusses the roughing the passer calls against the Bengals. They're terrible calls, but by rules it's a penalty. Hokie discusses how Aaron Rodgers will need to protect himself with his wrist injury. Hokie shares how he was the first advocate for Mason Rudolph. Not Mark Kaboly. Hokie wants the Steelers to give Mason Rudolph a chance.…

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Tristan Jarry can take his time coming back, Sergei Murashov looks GREAT 21:30

2d ago21:30

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Tyler Kennedy is encouraged by what he's seen from Sergei Murashov as the answer in goal. He wouldn't rush Tristan Jarry back from injury and wants to see an extended look at Murashov and Arturs Silovs. TK wants to see more Murashov. A look around the NHL.

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Tyler Kennedy - Penguins locker room significantly better with Dan Muse 22:32

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A source inside the locker room told TK that the vibes inside the locker room are so much different and better with Dan Muse. "Everyone has a voice" with Dan Muse as head coach. TK thinks that the Penguins have a plan for Harrison Brunicke. If Malkin wants to stay for another year, what does Dubas want to do?…

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11-20-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 3: What are the expectations for new coaches; our Upset Picks; Wimp Sanderson talks SEC 47:37

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Thursday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube saw Wimp Sanderson, former men's basketball coach at Alabama, tell us what was different for Alabama basketball in the win over Illinois vs. the Purdue loss, why Lane Kiffin will stay put, and why running the ball seems so difficult; then, Cole & Greg remind everyone how hard it is to win in CFB because people wond…

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Wimp Sanderson, former men's basketball coach at Alabama, tells McElroy & Cubelic what was different for Alabama basketball in the win over Illinois vs. the Purdue loss, why Lane Kiffin will stay put ... 19:24

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"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Jox-FM | Cumulus Media Birmingham

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11-20-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 2: Coaching Carousel updates; Rubix Cubelic!!; Matt Zenitz talks SEC jobs 48:11

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The 8am hour of Thursday's Mac & rolled on with a look into the backup plans for Florida, LSU, and a few other schools if their main target turns down the coaching job; then, Matt Zenitz, from CBS Sports, tells us how committed & all-in LSU is for Lane Kiffin, what the plan is for Florida, and where a few other schools stand with their Coaching Sea…

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Rubix Cubelic - 11/20/2025 8:19

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Matt Zenitz, from CBS Sports, tells McElroy & Cubelic how committed & all-in LSU is for Lane Kiffin, what the plan is for Florida, and where a few other schools stand with their Coaching Searches 20:06

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11-20-25 McElroy & Cubelic in the Morning Hour 1: What we want to see from Alabama & Auburn this weekend; Wilson Alexander talks LSU Coaching Search; where does Lane end up? 47:45

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Thursday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with what we want to see from Alabama & Auburn as they face easily beatable opponents this weekend; then, Wilson Alexander, who covers LSU for The Advocate, tells us the latest on their coaching search, what happened when the Kiffins came to town, and where LSU would go if Lane says no; later, Cole & Greg won…

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Wilson Alexander, who covers LSU for The Advocate, tells McElroy & Cubelic the latest on their coaching search, what happened when the Kiffins came to town, and where LSU would go if Lane says no 12:52

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Recruiting Expert Explains How James Franklin Can HURT Penn State at Virginia Tech 29:10

2d ago29:10

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James Franklin is officially the new head coach at Virginia Tech — and Penn State fans are stunned. Host Zach Seyko and recruiting expert Brian Smith break down the fallout: how Franklin could hurt Penn State in the portal, which players and assistants might follow him, and where the Nittany Lions go from here in their coaching search. They also de…

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Press Conference NAILED - James Franklin Introduced to Hokienation - Hoops, Miami Preview 1:38:37

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Pete and Sam break down the introductory press conference for James Franklin in Blacksburg. There was a lot of fanfare, and a lot of emotion in Cassell on Wednesday. It looked and felt big-time, which is exactly how Coach Franklin wants it! Also, we still have a football team playing games, and an undefeated basketball game, so we talked about them…

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Penn State, Big Ten Coaching Carousel Ready to Speed Up — Private Equity Deal is Downright Unfair! 34:33

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Big Ten coaching carousel heats up with James Franklin’s move to Virginia Tech and rumors swirling around Lane Kiffin, Brian Kelly, and Lincoln Riley. Can Penn State land Bob Chesney to fill its high-profile vacancy? Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins weigh in on the biggest names, shakeups, and job openings redefining the college football landscape. Is Mi…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 11-19-2025 2:28:39

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

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10AM - Six Pack: Big Ben compliments Rudolph, Rodgers injury, Ramsey & Slay notes; Pirates free agency rumors, Virginia Tech hires James Franklin 49:24

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Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Ben Roethlisberger was complimentary of Mason Rudolph on his podcast. Should Rudolph play against Chicago if Aaron Rodgers isn't close to 100%? We all think that Rodgers will play, especially being against the Bears. Jeff Passan reported that the Pirates were willing to offer double what they paid for in th…