Tailgate on the Quad

Arch Manning led Texas to a win over Tennessee, but Kevin and Ciarnan aren't convinced the Longhorns' quarterback is actually good at football. On this episode of Tailgate on the Quad, the guys break down a stat-line comparison that puts Manning right next to two of the season's most criticized quarterbacks, plus Ciarnan's frustration over Penn State's ugly loss to Wisconsin.

Kevin and Ciarnan cover the week in college football, in...

Lane Kiffin has a lot of excuses after LSU's loss to Ole Miss, and Kevin and Ciarnan go through every single one of them. On this episode of Tailgate on the Quad, the guys also break down Alabama's wild comeback win over Florida State and admit Kevin got last week's Ohio State bet completely wrong.

Kevin and Ciarnan cover Week 3 of the college football season, including:

- Kevin's correction on last week's Ohio State jersey bet aft...

College bowl season just got a little less GR-R-REAT. The Sun Bowl is waving goodbye to Tony the Tiger, and Cheez-It’s jumping ship from the Citrus Bowl. Are the days of absurdly named, snack-sponsored bowls coming to an end? Kevin and Ciarnan are back with the “dumb fan” rundown on what these vanishing brands mean for the sport – and who’s next on the chopping block (defend the Pop-Tarts Bowl at all c...

Is Michigan’s football legacy built on scandal? This week, Kevin and Kiernan take no prisoners, torching the Big Ten officiating circus after Michigan’s jaw-dropping "phantom second" win, roasting conference corruption, and asking: is Dabo Swinney finished at Clemson? Plus, conference chaos, wild upsets, and the freshest takes on the most controversial week in college football.

FCS upsets, power grid disasters in Tallah...

Is LSU still trying to bring NFL players back to college football? The circus in Baton Rouge hits new lows as the SEC looks ready to explode, coaches get roasted, and the only thing crazier than the rules may be the boosters’ side bets. College football’s wildest offseason kerfuffle lands at LSU’s feet, and drags the rest of the SEC into the muck with them.

This week’s episode dives deep into LSU’s leg...

Chaos breaks loose as Week 0 arrives! Did the SEC and Big Ten just declare war on pro athlete transfers? Kevin and Ciarnan return from break to tackle college football’s off-season disasters, the mad NIL world, and the most hilarious AP preseason poll moments you’ll hear all year. If you think college sports are wild, buckle up! This episode brings SEC and LSU madness, gambling scandals, Twitter beefs, and the dumbest N...

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 ...

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...

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 exp...

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, a...

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 controversi...

After a week off due to bad public transit, the boys are back for another episode of controversy in college football! But first, they had to finish up the logos of the MAC because Kev is an idiot, before diving into EA adding microtransactions into Road to Glory and Dynasty modes of CFB 27. Later, they discussed the Big 12 selling out a corporate sponsor in Monster Energy (bad), and Wisconsin selling out to a corporate sponsor in C...

This week, Kev and Ciarnan revisit the never-ending Brendan Sorsby saga as his request to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft is denied. They also discuss the NCAA adopting an age based eligibility model, and debate potential changes to the transfer portal windows. They also react to Brian Kelly joining CBS to cover the Mountain West, and ask an important question: are there actually mountains in Illinois? Then it's time for another l...

Good news came out of college football this week... somehow.

Ciarnan and Kev dive into the conclusion of the Brendan Sorsby saga after declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft, discussing how Texas Tech's gamble on a quarterback turned into one of the biggest offseason controversies in the sport despite the fact that Sorsby is, by most accounts, pretty mid. The guys break down the NC...

College football is dead, Ciarnan & Kev are just here for the eulogy.

They blame Brendan Sorsby after his punishment was reduced from stripped eligibility to a two game suspension, discussing the fallout, NCAA gambling policies, and whether the organization has any idea how to handle sports betting in 2026. They also react to rumors that some programs may be reluctant to schedule Texas Tech moving forward and debate whether the...

This week, Ciarnan and Kev are breaking down some of the wildest stories in sports. Starting off with the NCAA denying Brendan Sorsby reinstatement request, as the duo discusses if league rules need adjusting to match the current state of gambling laws. The two then turn to Ed Orgeron returing to Lane Kiffin's staff at LSU with all the hilarious way that could go wrong, and discuss the SEC potentially seceding from the NCAA (appare...

College football is already spiraling into chaos again, and Kevin and Ciarnan are here to break down all of it. This week, the guys dive into the latest offseason drama, including Michigan’s costly athletic department investigation, what Matt Campbell’s arrival means for Penn State, and what Drew Allar’s move to the Pittsburgh Steelers says about James Franklin’s quarterback development track record.

They al...

College football is getting stranger by the week, and Ciarnan and Kev are here to break it all down.

This week, the guys dive into the latest chaos around the sport, including playoff expansion debates, Dabo Swinney’s recruiting philosophy, Brian Kelly reportedly using AI in his job search, and why international college football games somehow became a real thing. They also react to the Big Ten Conference continuing to dominat...

College football had another chaotic week, and Ciarnan and Kev are here to break it all down.

The guys dive into Paige Shiver’s first public comments since the Sherrone Moore scandal, Brennan Sorsby entering rehab for gambling addiction, and C.J. Bailey facing backlash over shady Instagram promotions, unpacking what these headlines say about the current state of the sport.

Then they shift gears and take a look at the evolutio...