George Wrighster interviews Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator and George breaks down the biggest NIL ruling in college football involving the College Sports Commission and Nebraska football, Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian sounding off on college football, Brian Kelly using AI to prepare for his next coaching job, USC and Notre Dame trying to restart their rivalry, the Ahmad Hardy shooting update, Ryan Day’s son committing to Northwestern in this College Football Podcast episode. George explains why the Nebraska football ruling could affect every major program in college football, why USC Trojans does not deserve praise for trying to fix a rivalry problem it created, why Brian Kelly’s AI comments feel weird, and why Steve Sarkisian was right about some things and wrong about others. The biggest takeaway, according to George, is that college football keeps trying to build rules and guardrails that schools immediately fight the second those rules become inconvenient. He explains why the College Sports Commission vs Nebraska case is the biggest NIL ruling since NIL began, why schools want a cap but also want to cheat around it, and why this legal fight is only just beginning. George also digs into Steve Sarkisian comments about tampering, transfer rules, playoff expansion, and academic standards, and says Sark told the truth on some major issues even if he went too far on others. George also reacts to Brian Kelly using AI to prep for future interviews, the possible USC-Notre Dame rivalry return, the Ahmad Hardy shooting news, and Ryan Day’s son committing to Northwestern before sitting down with Oregon football defensive coordinator Chris Hampton to talk about coaching growth, defensive philosophy, Dan Lanning, Big Ten vs SEC, and why Oregon believes it can field the best defense in the country. Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Nebraska NIL Ruling, Sark, Brian Kelly, USC-Notre Dame, Chris Hampton 01:39 Best Thing George Saw Today 02:01 Why The Nebraska NIL Ruling vs CSC Changes Everything 04:12 Georgia Bulldogs And Other Schools Could Be Next 06:13 Is The College Sports Commission Actually Working? 07:20 USC And Notre Dame football Might Restart The Rivalry 09:23 Brian Kelly Is Using AI To Prep For His Next Job 11:32 Ahmad Hardy Was Shot And Three Former Teammates Were Arrested 13:37 Ryan Day’s Son Commits To Northwestern 14:38 Could RJ Day Eventually End Up At Ohio State? 16:38 Steve Sarkisian Goes Off On College Football 18:44 Where Texas Longhorns Sarkisian Went Too Far 19:46 Why A 24-Team Playoff Makes No Sense 22:14 Oregon DC Chris Hampton Joins The Show 22:38 Why Hampton Took A Step Back To Grow At Oregon 23:28 Learning A New Defense Under Dan Lanning 24:38 How Hampton’s Playing Career Shapes His Coaching 25:35 Why Coaching Offense Helped Him As A Defensive Coach 26:20 How Oregon’s Staff Watches Film Together 27:25 Chris Hampton’s Defensive Philosophy 27:52 Who Influenced Hampton The Most As A Coach 28:42 How He Communicates With Players 29:36 Rapid Fire On Brandon Finney, Tatum Tuioti, And Mateo Uiagalelei 31:10 How Hampton Plans To Elevate Oregon’s Defense 31:48 Steve Spurrier’s Influence On Chris Hampton 32:10 Big Ten vs SEC From A Southern Coach’s Perspective 33:05 What Success Looks Like For Oregon’s Defense 33:31 Football, Faith, Food, And Fashion At Oregon 34:43 Wrighster Or Wrong With Kenton Gibbs Begins 35:16 Virginia Was A One-Hit Wonder? 36:23 Is The ACC Cowardly For Avoiding Duke-Miami Drama? 37:56 Are Florida State’s Best Days Behind Them? 40:18 Does Bill Belichick Have To Change At UNC? 43:20 Is NC State’s CJ Bailey A Top 3 ACC QB? 46:11 Will Five ACC Teams Need New Coaches After 2026? 49:27 Are Stanford And Cal Ready To Compete In The ACC? 52:00 Is This Dabo Swinney’s Last Year At Clemson? #OregonFootball #CollegeFootball #TexasLonghorns #CFBNews #CFB #NebraskaFootball #NIL #SteveSarkisian #TexasFootball #BrianKelly #USCFootball #NotreDameFootball #ChrisHampton #RyanDay #OhioStateFootball #NorthwesternFootball #MissouriFootball #AhmadHardy #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #CollegeFootballTalk #CollegeFootballNews #usctrojans Fair Use Disclaimer (NCAA Content): This video contains footage from NCAA football games used under the Fair Use doctrine (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act). The clips are included strictly for the purposes of commentary, analysis, and education. We do not claim any ownership of the game footage. All rights to the original broadcasts and highlights belong to the NCAA and their respective media rights holders (e.g., ESPN, FOX, CBS, Big Ten Network, etc.). All footage is presented without original audio and includes transformative commentary, which is the primary focus of this content. This podcast is intended to inform, educate, and foster deeper understanding of the game.
When you have one of the top recruiting classes, with a lot of blue-chip players, many of the top programs will attempt to flip your commits. That is certainly the case with the USC Trojans' 2027 Class. We have talked about many other commits, but now elite DB Danny Lang is the latest to reveal that teams, specifically the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes, continue to recruit him. Recruiting is a 24/7 endeavor, and the Trojans will need to stay on top of everything all the way to signing day. Tune in and make sure to like and subscribe to the USC LAFB YouTube Channel! Danny Lang quotes from WeAreSC: https://www.on3.com/teams/usc-trojans/news/danny-lang-usc-commitment-mater-dei/ Become a member today and help support the USC LAFB Team while also supporting Youth Sports Initiatives in the Los Angeles area! Become a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3-rN0vKVT_XZVs-m6LXaw/join Join our USC LAFB Message Board for exclusive intel right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USCLAFB/community Check out our USC Trojans LAFB Merch: https://lafbnetwork.myshopify.com/ Become an LAFB Lifer and get special perks by joining our Exclusive USC Trojans Community: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/plans/join/ Join our USC Trojans Message Board: https://www.lafbnetwork.com/forums/forum/usc-trojans/ Listen to our USC Football Trojans Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usc-lafb-a-usc-trojans-show/id1602005638 Go to www.LAFBNetwork.com for FREE full access to all of our podcasts and join the community! Twitter: @LAFBNetwork | @RyanDyrudLAFB | @LAFBJamz | @Tim_Prangley Lincoln Riley is the USC Trojans Football Head Coach for the 2026 College Football Season. The Trojans look to capitalize on an offseason full of momentum and improve their Big Ten play for 2026. Tune in for up-to-date USC Trojans news, opinion, and recruiting intel. Plus, film review, game previews and breakdowns, and our weekly LIVE LAFB Conquest Call-In Show every Wednesday evening! #uscfootball #usc #trojans #collegefootball #cfb #fighton
Which games will define the 2026 college football season for the nation’s top contenders? CBS Sports and Brandon Marcello’s post-spring Top 25 rankings spotlight the biggest “make or break” matchups — and they are not always the obvious ones. From dangerous trap games to brutal schedule spots, we break down the games that could shape the College Football Playoff race for Texas, Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Miami, Texas A&M, LSU, Oklahoma, USC, Ole Miss, Alabama and more. Texas faces a tricky road trip to Missouri. Ohio State gets USC on Halloween night in the middle of a brutal stretch. Oregon hosts Michigan after a road trip to Ohio State. Georgia welcomes Oklahoma and Brent Venables’ defense. Alabama travels to Tennessee in the middle of a loaded SEC gauntlet. Are these the games that will separate national championship contenders from pretenders? Also discussed: 🏈 Texas Longhorns at Missouri 🏈 Ohio State Buckeyes at USC 🏈 Oregon Ducks vs Michigan Wolverines 🏈 Georgia Bulldogs vs Oklahoma Sooners 🏈 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Miami Hurricanes 🏈 Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska 🏈 Texas A&M Aggies at LSU 🏈 LSU Tigers at Ole Miss 🏈 Oklahoma vs Texas in the Red River Rivalry 🏈 USC Trojans vs Oregon 🏈 Ole Miss vs Auburn 🏈 Alabama Crimson Tide at Tennessee Subscribe for more college football rankings, SEC football talk, College Football Playoff debates, schedule breakdowns and high-stakes CFB predictions. #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #TexasFootball #OhioStateFootball #AlabamaFootball #GeorgiaFootball #OregonFootball #NotreDameFootball #SECFootball #BigTenFootball #LSUFootball #OklahomaFootball #USCFootball #OleMissFootball SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com
The Trojans are getting closer to a near-complete 2027 recruiting class, targeting elite prospects like Gavin Williams and Isaiah Bertola. Can Lincoln Riley and his staff outmaneuver Notre Dame, Cal, BYU, and Texas to secure California’s top talent and bolster their secondary with blue-chip defenders and offensive linemen? Key decisions in the next few week could define the Trojans’ future, leaving fans eager for news as the recruiting cycle nears its end. Marc Kulkin breaks down the impact of early commitments, the shift to scouting 2028 and 2029 standouts, and why Friday night matchups—such as USC vs. Fresno State—raise concerns for the fan experience in Los Angeles. The episode also spotlights the pivotal upcoming clash against Ohio State and poses the question: Could this be a trap game for the Buckeyes? Find out what’s at stake as the Trojans gear up for a defining stretch. #USCTrojans #USCFootball #USCRecruiting #AlifeletiTuihalamaka #LukeWafle #NCAA #LincolnRiley #KingMiller #WaymondJordan #Jayden Maiava #OhioState #Oregon, #BigTenfootball #USCrecruiting #Collegefootballplayoffs Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonusc.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Wayfair Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) LISTEN: APPLE: https://apple.co/3Aveb9o SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3Reye1r GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/3bHmlAT Follow Marc! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MarcKulkinCaIt
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USC stands to benefit as college football eyes a radical playoff expansion, but will the regular season lose its magic? Host Marc Kulkin and Musings By Arledge, author, Chris Arledge break down the proposed jump to a 24-team playoff, questioning if programs like USC and Notre Dame will face new scheduling challenges or see old rivalries, such as the iconic USC vs. Notre Dame clash, fade from tradition. The conversation heats up with insights on the USC-UCLA rivalry, the impact of conference realignment, and why recruiting battles on the West Coast could shift dramatically under new leadership. Plus, Chris Arledge shares details about his new book, "Best of Musings from Arledge," offering fans a fresh perspective on Trojan football history. How will NIL deals, neutral-site games, and the pursuit of bigger TV contracts reshape the very heart of college football? #USCTrojans #USCFootball #USCRecruiting #AlifeletiTuihalamaka #RoyeOliver #MakaiBrown #IsiahVandermade #MarcusFakatou #JamieonWinfield #LukeWafle #NCAA #LincolnRiley #KingMiller #WaymondJordan #Jayden Maiava #OhioState #Oregon, #BigTenfootball #USCrecruiting #Collegefootballplayoffs Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonusc.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) LISTEN: APPLE: https://apple.co/3Aveb9o SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3Reye1r GOOGLE: https://bit.ly/3bHmlAT Follow Marc! TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MarcKulkinCaIt
In the 68th College Football with Sam live show, Sam discusses his theory that the Oregon football program has a different type of team entering 2026. He also predicts breakout players on Michigan's offense and Georgia's defense, discusses how well Lincoln Riley has done at USC, and looks at a bold prediction involving the Trojans and the Ohio State Buckeyes. College Football with Sam's goal is to give you joy and mold you into the most educated fan. Make sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you can help yourself by being notified when we release new content and go live. Comment your thoughts so we can have a fun and productive conversation! My email (for sponsorship opportunities or questions): collegefootballwithsam@gmail.com Special thanks to Brycen Moore (contact: bam1229.bm@gmail.com ), Jacob Schnieder (contact: jaketheosch17@gmail.com ), and Jack Williams (contact: jackwilliamsg@gmail.com ) for helping with graphic design! Discord: https://discord.gg/tZVaUJ3WhZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CFBwSam TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collegefootballwithsam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegefootballwithsam/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CFBwSam Merchandise Store: https://cfbwithsam.threadless.com/ Spotify Page: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yYwJCRbhqTmyst5howpAM?si=c326220726014c90 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/college-football-with-sam/id1692426655 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3486a0b3-4706-43bf-95c2-01ccb3a16343/college-football-with-sam 0:00 Introduction 3:15 This Oregon Team Is Special 28:35 Breakout Players On Michigan's Offense 45:30 Breakout Players On Georgia's Defense 1:06:00 Lincoln Riley Report Card 1:20:00 How Texas Tech Reloaded This Year 1:28:30 Is Arch Manning Overrated Or Underrated? 1:37:30 How Much Does Ohio State's 2026 WR Class Contribute? 1:45:30 Viewer Bold Prediction About Ohio State vs USC #collegefootball #oregonfootball #ohiostatefootball #indianafootball #michiganfootball #uscfootball #georgiafootball #texastechfootball #collegefootballwithsam
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