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Expectations will always be high at Texas and this year is no exception. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins Greg McElroy to discuss the pressure on Arch Manning, what he loves about his roster, what Will Muschamp will bring to the defense and why he feels coaches should have a bigger voice in college football. Plus, Coach Sark talks about strength of schedule and why it might expose a huge CFP flaw and how Curt Cignetti and the “Indiana Way” has changed nonconference scheduling until proven otherwise.

Expectations will always be high at Texas and this year is no exception. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian joins Greg McElroy to discuss the pressure on Arch Manning, what he loves about his roster, what Will Muschamp will bring to the defense and why he feels coaches should have a bigger voice in college football. Plus, Coach Sark talks about strength of schedule and why it might expose a huge CFP flaw and how Curt Cignetti and the “Indiana Way” has changed nonconference scheduling until proven otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dinich on federal legislation for college sports: I'll believe it when I see it (1:22)
13h
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14h

Wolfpack-Cavs, set for Brazil, now in Virginia

The NC State-Virginia football game set to take place in Brazil as the first college football game played in South America is being relocated to the Cavaliers' home field after organizers determined the game could not be conducted in Rio de Janeiro.

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14hHeather Dinich

Saban to Congress: College bill will 'bring order'

Nick Saban appeared in Congress to support the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act, which aims to "bring order to a system that badly needs fixing" in the NIL and transfer portal era.

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1d

SEC, Big Ten jointly oppose college sports bill

The SEC and Big Ten released a joint statement saying they do not support the current version of a bipartisan bill designed to regulate an industry struggling for answers in a quickly changing era in which some players make millions.

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2dEli Lederman

Aggies add 4-star LB to top-ranked 2027 class

Texas A&M landed another blue-chip player for its top-ranked 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from 6-5 outside linebacker Frederick Ards from Orlando, Florida.

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2dDaniel Oyefusi

Browns' Monken: 'Slippery slope' to draft Sorsby

Browns coach Todd Monken says it would be a "slippery slope" to draft Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL's supplemental draft if he's ruled ineligible to play college football due to his gambling addiction.

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2dMax Olson

Lacy, Toney, Moore lead EA Sports CFB 27 cover

EA Sports College Football 27 will also feature Indiana's Curt Cignetti, USC QB Jayden Maiava, Texas' Colin Simmons and Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore on the cover.

2d

Greg McElroy is joined by new SEC Nation host Matt Barrie to discuss if the BIG 12 and ACC can keep up with the SEC and BIG Ten, if the system as a whole is sustainable and the inevitable playoff expansion and what (if anything) will be lost. Barrie also tells you the moment that changed college football for him, if the SEC can break a three year streak without a National Title and if the SEC could really breakaway from the NCAA? Plus, McElroy issues a mea culpa for leaving Miami’s defensive line out of his Top 10.

Greg McElroy is joined by new SEC Nation host Matt Barrie to discuss if the BIG 12 and ACC can keep up with the SEC and BIG Ten, if the system as a whole is sustainable and the inevitable playoff expansion and what (if anything) will be lost. Barrie also tells you the moment that changed college football for him, if the SEC can break a three year streak without a National Title and if the SEC could really breakaway from the NCAA? Plus, McElroy issues a mea culpa for leaving Miami’s defensive line out of his Top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 3: Trading for Giannis

The Thunder lost Game 7 at home to get bounced from the playoffs. How seriously will they be in the mix for Giannis? Then, ESPN Sports Betting Reporter David Purdum joins the show to talk about the latest with Brendan Sorsby, and whether he has a path back to playing college football. Plus, could a team swoop in and steal AJ Brown from the Patriots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hour 4: Gunther joins the show

WWE Superstar Gunther joins the show ahead of his big match against Cody Rhodes on Sunday at Clash in Italy. Also, the crew talks about the open challenge from Texas Tech to Texas. Then, Can He or Canty, including a live tasting of the famous banana wrap. Plus, Canty's Best Bet, and the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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6dDavid Hale

Coach: Texas Tech willing to play Texas in Week 1

After Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made headlines by torching Texas Tech's strength of schedule, Red Raiders coach Joey McGuire shot back with an open invitation for the Horns to pay a visit to Lubbock.

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6dHeather Dinich

LSU AD stresses SEC unity after Kiffin comments

In reaction to the controversial comments made recently by his head coach, Lane Kiffin, first-year LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry told ESPN on Thursday that he has spoken with his coaches about the importance of unity within the SEC.