Tailgate on the Quad

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...

It’s NFL Mock Draft season! Kevin and Ciarnan dive into their annual mock draft, breaking down their picks, key positional needs, and the wild scenarios that could shake up the board. The episode kicks off with reactions to Kalen DeBoer’s major Alabama extension and debate over college football news, from Big Ten trash talk to the latest in NIL drama. The hosts also weigh in on Bleacher Report’s controversial &ldq...

On this week's episode, Ciarnan and Kevin break down the most chaotic stories in college sports. They unpack Dianna Russini’s dramatic exit from The Athletic, roast Brian Kelly’s move into TV, and shake their heads at Sherrone Moore’s absurdly light sentence. They also discuss Iowa losing wins over tampering (for Cade McNamara?!), to head-scratching proposed eligibility rules. Kevin goes off on Alabama’s wei...

In this episode of Tailgate on the Quad, Ciarnan and Kevin dive into the latest college football drama, including Texas Tech’s clash with the Big 12 commissioner over Friday games and the legendary tortilla tradition. The hosts analyze Ryan Day’s dinosaur-inspired take on college football evolution, weigh in on NFL Draft destination choices, and discuss Mike Vrabel’s headline-grabbing vacation. The episode’s...

The boys are back after a brief break to dive into the latest shenanigans in college football. They kick things off with Dan Orlovsky’s cacting like a victim discuss the ongoing Trinidad Chambliss eligibility case, and includes a pitch for a Brian Kelly-inspired movie. The highlight is a bracket showdown to determine the top live animal (and human-adjacent) mascot in college football, with Bevo, Mike the Tiger, Peruna, and mo...

Kevin & Ciarnan dive into the wild world of college football scandals. From Louisiana Tech’s brutal 20-game schedule and conference drama, to the Big Ten's request for clarity on tampering rules, the crew pulls no punches. They weigh in on Michigan’s lawsuits, USC’s controversial jersey retirements, and infamous college football scandals, like McDonald’s bags full of cash from Tennessee, strippers on uni...

On this episode of "Tailgate on the Quad," Kevin and Ciarnan return with technical difficulties and dive headfirst into St. Patrick’s Day festivities with their Irish Bracket—crowning the most iconic Irish thing. The hosts debate everything from Michael D. Higgins’ famous Bernese Mountain Dogs to the international powerhouse Guinness, alongside Irish staples like Kerrygold butter, St. Patrick’s and St. Steph...

After a short break, hosts Kevin and Ciarnan return to tackle a wild mix of college football news and their signature shenanigans. The episode opens with reflections on Notre Dame legend Lou Holtz’s passing and his legacy, followed by reactions to recent FBS realignments: Sacramento State’s surprising move to the MAC and North Dakota State joining the Mountain West. NIL deals and corporate sponsorships on jerseys spark ...