2026 College Football Playoff Picks + Phil Steele (Ep. 2656)
Summary
Phil Steele joins the show to preview the college football season, discussing power rankings, schedule difficulties, and the impact of the transfer portal. He highlights Texas and Ohio State’s tough slates, identifies Pitt as a longshot playoff contender, and praises Virginia Tech’s improvement under James Franklin. The conversation also covers the challenges of West Coast travel, FCS teams moving to FBS, and Steele’s frustration with counterfeit magazines on Amazon.
Topics discussed
Intro, technical difficulties, and Circa Las Vegas event promo
College Football Week Zero and sponsor promotions
Hardest schedules: Ohio State vs. Texas and Virginia Tech analysis
Virginia Tech transfers and Mississippi State coaching changes
Air Force and Alabama previews and betting lines
Phil Steele magazine controversy and fake news discussion
Stock market indicator: Bull and Bear teams explained
FCS teams moving up: North Dakota State and Sacramento State
Playoff predictions, LSU outlook, and Heisman candidates
Indiana's playoff chances and Novig betting sponsor
College campus drug busts and cocaine rings discussion
Full College Football Playoff bracket predictions
Diego Pavia eligibility news and closing remarks
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