Our 2026 College Football Fantasy Things Draft
Summary
Hosts Dan Rubenstein and Ty Kelly return for their annual "Fantasy Things" draft, predicting absurd college football tropes for the 2026 season. They select scenarios like a coach joking about AI advice, passive-aggressive James Franklin, and unwatchable alternate uniforms. The episode also covers the Akron Zips' fan-designed opening drive and the inevitable "Ball Sack" game jokes, celebrating the sport's inherent ridiculousness.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro
Fantasy Things concept and history
Draft rules and first pick: AI coaching jokes
Passive-aggressive James Franklin
Political ads during games
Akron scoring on promotional drive
Sponsors: Head Start and Unshakeables
Rugby-style fake punt
Pat McAfee and the Ball-Sac game
Unwatchable alternate uniforms
Excessively windy games
Anthony Beck crowd shots and Arch Manning NIL
SEC draft picks and playoff arguments
Backup QB becomes legend
Penny stocks and unlikely scenarios
Outro and Patreon promotion
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