Category: college football

Nebraska HC Scott Frost on Casey Thompson and USC/UCLA joining Big Ten | Number One Ranked Show

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost sits down with RJ Young to talk about his quarterback room including Texas Longhorns transfer QB Casey Thompson. Then Frost details how he’s preparing his Cornhuskers to take on the Northwestern Wildcats Week 0 in Dublin, Ireland. Frost also shares his thoughts on the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins joining the Big Ten, and how he feels about the future of college football.

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Michigan's Cade McNamara & Jim Harbaugh on 'disrespect' heading into 2022 season | Number One Ranked Show

RJ Young speaks with Michigan Wolverines’ QB Cade McNamara and head coach Jim Harbaugh at Big Ten Media Days. They recap the successful season they had in 2021 including beating the Ohio State Buckeyes, winning the Big Ten, making it to the college football playoff, and speak on wanting to carry that success into 2022. McNamara and Harbaugh also reveal whether they feel Michigan is being under-appreciated and disrespected after all of last year’s success.

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Is Michigan being disrespected after winning the Big Ten? | Number One Ranked Show

RJ Young discusses the Michigan Wolverines as they prepare to try and repeat as Big Ten Champions. Coming off their best season under Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines have not been shown the respect we usually reserve for the defending Big Ten Champion. Even if they don’t repeat this year, RJ believes they have the talent to have a very good year.

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Why Ohio State's C.J. Stroud will win the Heisman & Jack Sawyer will have a breakout year | Number One Ranked Show

FOX Sports’ RJ Young explains why he believes Ohio State Buckeyes’ quarterback C.J. Stroud will win the Heisman Trophy this season, due in part to the incredible amount of talent surrounding him in Tre Henderson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. RJ also shares why you should be paying attention to Ohio State DE Jack Sawyer, who is poised to have a breakout sophomore season.

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Georgia makes Kirby Smart the highest-paid coach in college football | Number One Ranked Show

RJ Young reacts to the news that the Georgia Bulldogs and Kirby Smart agreed to a new long-term contract that makes Smart the highest paid coach in college football and the highest-paid employee at a public university in the nation. RJ believes the timing of this announcement is interesting given Smart’s recent comments about NIL, and why he doesn’t believe players should earn $10k a month.

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The Big 12 is as close to parity as it's ever been, plus Texas Tech making big moves | Number One Ranked Show

RJ Young explains why every team in the Big 12 ought to be competitive this season, which should make for more parity in the conference than there has been in a long time. Teams at the top like Oklahoma, Texas, and Baylor likely won’t have an easy path to a conference title with programs like Oklahoma State, Kansas State, and Texas Tech on the rise. Plus, RJ shares his thoughts on Texas Tech’s significant investment into their football program, in the form of a new $200-million football facility and $25,000 NIL contracts to 100 of its players.

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Miami Hurricanes' HC plans to hang up 'Turnover Chain' for good | THE HERD

Colin Cowherd shares his thoughts on the Miami Hurricanes, who will be abandoning the ‘turnover chain’ according to new head coach Mario Cristobal. The turnover chain is a staple in Hurricanes’ sideline celebrations, an 36-inch, 2.5-kilogram, 10-karat gold chain worn by players after forcing a turnover. Colin breaks down what this decision says about Cristobal’s understanding of the culture in Miami college football.

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Steve Sarkisian: 'I would not be where I am today without Nick Saban' | BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS | Number One Ranked Show

RJ Young is joined by Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian explains his approach to coaching this year’s team, which is made up mostly of freshman and sophomores, and why he believes it is important to be humble and open with his players. Sarkisian also describes his relationship with Alabama head coach Nick Saban and what Saban has done to help Sarkisian’s career.

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Nick Saban believes megaconferences will create a 'caste system' in CFB | THE HERD

University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban criticized NCAA’s NIL system during the SEC media day. Saban was quoted saying “megaconferences will create a caste system.” Colin Cowherd is floored by Saban’s remarks and reacts to criticism of megaconferences in college football.

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Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez and RB Deuce Vaughn | BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS | Number One Ranked Show

RJ Young is joined by Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez and RB Deuce Vaughn. Martinez shares what the transition has been like for him since he transferred from Nebraska to Kansas State, and explains what went into his decision. RJ refers to Deuce as his “superhero,” and Vaughn explains why former Kansas State RB Darren Sproles is the “blueprint” to success for a running back with his body type.

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Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy and WR Brennan Presley | BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS | Number One Ranked Show

FOX Sports’ RJ Young is joined by Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy and WR Brennan Presley. Gundy explains why he is very confident in his team this year, specifically because they have an experienced quarterback in Spencer Sanders. Gundy also shares what the Cowboys’ win over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl has done for his program, and gives his thoughts on the current state of college football. Presley recounts his kickoff return for a touchdown against Oklahoma, and discusses what it’s been like to have his brother on the same team as him.

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