Blue Collar Sports Podcast

Blue Collar Sports Podcast

por Nathaniel Crook

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Week 5 College Football Preview & Predictions

College Football Week 5 is HERE, and we've got another loaded slate of games! On Episode 26 of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, we're breaking down the biggest matchups, betting spreads, players to watch, and our predictions for another exciting weekend of college football! We kick things off with #5 Ohio State vs. #14 Iowa, where Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith look to keep the Buckeyes rolling against a tough Iowa squad. Can the Hawkeyes' rushing attack keep this game close, or will Ohio State cover the 13.5-point spread? Next up, #8 Florida vs. #25 Missouri! Aaron Philo and Jadan Baugh have Florida's offense firing on all cylinders, while Austin Simmons has already thrown 11 touchdowns for Missouri. We also break down Auburn vs. #17 Tennessee, where Byrum Brown and Faizon Brandon go head-to-head in an important SEC matchup. The SEC action doesn't stop there! #24 Kentucky takes on South Carolina, as Kenny Minchey looks to continue his strong start against LaNorris Sellers and the Gamecocks. We also discuss the suspension of Dylan Stewart and how it could impact South Carolina's defense. Over in the Big 12, #10 BYU faces TCU, with Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin leading the Cougars against Jaden Craig and the Horned Frogs. Can BYU's defense be the difference-maker? We also preview #12 Texas Tech vs. Colorado, discussing Will Hammond, Colorado's quarterback situation, and which rushing attack will control the game. Meanwhile, #4 Miami takes on Clemson, with the Hurricanes entering as massive 17.5-point favorites! Darian Mensah has been nearly unstoppable, throwing for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns. With Mark Fletcher Jr. returning and Malachi Toney continuing to produce, can Clemson find a way to slow down this Miami offense? 🏆 BCS GAME OF THE WEEK: #7 ALABAMA vs. #16 MISSISSIPPI STATE! We finish the episode with a massive SEC showdown between Alabama and Mississippi State! Keelon Russell has thrown for 1,129 yards and 8 touchdowns, while Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor has exploded for 1,192 yards and 14 touchdowns! Both quarterbacks have been impressive, but which one will step up when it matters most? We also compare the rushing attacks of Daniel Hill and Fluff Bothwell and look at a common opponent in South Carolina. Alabama dominated the Gamecocks 49-18, while Mississippi State escaped with a 41-34 victory. With Alabama favored by just 6 points, could Mississippi State pull off the upset, or will the Crimson Tide take care of business? Who are YOU taking in Week 5?! Drop your predictions in the comments, let us know which teams you think will cover the spread, and tell us who you think will win our BCS Game of the Week! Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to the Blue Collar Sports Podcast for weekly College Football previews, predictions, reviews, rankings, and all the latest sports talk!

The Back To Normal Episode

WE’RE BACK TO NORMAL! After a little bit of a different schedule, the Blue Collar Sports Podcast is back talking everything happening across the sports world! College Football: We break down Tennessee vs. Texas and ask the big question—is Arch Manning not as good as expected, or is the Vols defense better than people thought? Florida gets a huge matchup with Ole Miss, but is Florida REALLY a Top 10 team? We also dive into Oregon vs. USC, Dante Moore’s future in college football, what Oregon could look like with Dylan Raiola, and whether this could be Lincoln Riley’s final season at USC. We also look at some of the biggest surprises of the college football season so far, including Mississippi State starting 4-0 and climbing to No. 16, Kamario Taylor entering the Heisman conversation, Florida reaching the Top 10, and UCLA and Kentucky finding themselves ranked! NFL: Three weeks are in the books, and there are already plenty of surprises. We discuss the undefeated Bills, Chiefs, Raiders, Vikings, and 49ers, along with the Browns' surprising 2-1 start. On the other side, what’s going on with the Rams, Patriots, and Cowboys at 1-2? And how concerned should fans be about the Buccaneers, Chargers, and Texans starting 0-3? MLB Playoffs: The Braves take down the Phillies 5-3 behind a huge three-run homer from Austin Riley. We break down the matchup and what it means as the postseason continues. NBA Media Day: Basketball is BACK! We talk about the 76ers' new BIG FIVE of LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe. Then we look around the league at some of the teams we’re most excited to watch, including the Timberwolves with Melo and Anthony Edwards, Portland with Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, Toronto with Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes, Phoenix with Devin Booker and Jalen Green, and Washington with Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and AJ Dybantsa. College Football. NFL. MLB Playoffs. NBA. We’ve got a little bit of EVERYTHING in Episode 25! Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE and let us know your biggest surprise of the football season so far!

Week 4 College Football Preview & Predictions - Blue Collar Sports Podcast

College Football Week 4 is here, and this slate is LOADED! On Episode 24 of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, we’re breaking down our predictions, spreads, players to watch, and biggest storylines for another huge weekend of college football. We start with Colorado vs. Baylor, where Colorado looks to clean up its turnover problems while Baylor gets DJ Lagway back. Then we dive into a massive matchup between Oklahoma and #2 Georgia, as John Mateer and the Sooners face Gunner Stockton and a Georgia offense that has been rolling. The SEC brings several huge games this week. #4 Ole Miss travels to #21 Florida, with Trinidad Chambliss and Aaron Philo leading two explosive offenses. Can Ole Miss get it done without a healthy Kewan Lacy? We also have South Carolina vs. #8 Alabama, Vanderbilt vs. Auburn, and #23 Texas A&M vs. #10 LSU, where Sam Leavitt and Marcel Reed both have something to prove. Elsewhere, we break down #15 Utah vs. Iowa State, #17 Iowa vs. #18 Michigan, Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia, and #19 Missouri vs. #24 Mississippi State. Michael Hawkins Jr. has been dangerous through the air and on the ground for West Virginia, while Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor enters Week 4 with 11 passing touchdowns. We also have one of the biggest offensive matchups of the weekend with #20 Oregon vs. #12 USC. Dante Moore has thrown for 849 yards and 9 touchdowns, while Jayden Maiava has exploded for 1,173 yards, 12 touchdowns, and only 1 interception. With Oregon favored by just 3, this one could be a shootout. 🏆 BCS GAME OF THE WEEK: #1 TEXAS vs. #14 TENNESSEE The Longhorns enter as 5.5-point favorites with Arch Manning leading the offense alongside Hollywood Smothers and Ryleek Brown. Tennessee counters with Faizon Brandon, who has thrown for 552 yards and 6 touchdowns, while a major question surrounds the status of Deshean Bishop. Who wins Week 4? Which favorites cover? And which team is about to shock college football? Drop your Week 4 predictions in the comments, and let us know which game you’re most excited to watch! Subscribe to Blue Collar Sports Podcast for weekly CFB previews, predictions, reviews, rankings, and more!

Week 3 College Football Review - Blue Collar Sports Podcast

College Football Week 3 delivered chaos! On Episode 23 of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, we’re breaking down the biggest games, upsets, performances, and questions coming out of another wild weekend of college football. We start with our Game of the Week: #7 LSU vs. #8 Ole Miss. Is Trinidad Chambliss putting together a Heisman-caliber season? How much did Ole Miss prove while playing without a healthy Kewan Lacy? We also discuss Sam Leavitt’s performance and Lane Kiffin following the loss. Then we hit the rest of the Week 3 slate. #22 Houston nearly knocked off #13 Texas Tech, 28-26, after jumping out to an early 10-0 lead—but turnovers proved costly. Is Houston still a legitimate Big 12 contender? We break down Vanderbilt’s 35-31 win over NC State, Jared Curtis’ first career start, and what happened with CJ Bailey. We also look at #24 Oklahoma’s 14-6 win over New Mexico and ask whether John Mateer and the Sooners are ready to compete in the SEC. One of the biggest results came with Kentucky’s 31-21 win over #9 Texas A&M. What’s going wrong for Marcel Reed and the Aggies, and could Kenny Minchey have Kentucky ready to make some noise in the SEC? We also discuss #23 Louisville’s 41-31 win over #16 SMU and whether the Cardinals can make a run at the ACC behind Lincoln Kienholz. Plus, we break down Virginia vs. West Virginia, including a huge performance from Michael Hawkins Jr., and discuss what the result means for both programs. We also talk Florida vs. Auburn and what Florida’s win could mean heading into its matchup with Ole Miss. Finally, we reveal the latest BCS Top 25 College Football Rankings! Texas remains at #1, followed by Georgia, Ole Miss, Miami and Notre Dame in our Top 5. Texas Tech climbs into the Top 10, LSU sits at #11, Louisville comes in at #17, and West Virginia and Houston round out the rankings at #24 and #25. Drop your Week 3 reactions in the comments: Who impressed you the most? Who’s overrated? And which teams are legitimate conference contenders? Subscribe to Blue Collar Sports Podcast for our weekly College Football previews, reviews, predictions, rankings, and more!

Week 3 College Football Preview & Predictions

Week 3 of the college football season is here, and Blue Collar Sports is breaking down a loaded slate of games! We’re giving our predictions, looking at the spreads, highlighting the players to watch, and diving into the biggest storylines heading into the weekend. We kick things off with a Friday night ranked matchup between #22 Houston and #13 Texas Tech, with the Red Raiders entering as 7.5-point favorites. Both teams already have a common opponent in Oregon State, giving us plenty to compare before Connor Weigman and Houston take on Will Hammond and Texas Tech. From there, we break down Arizona State vs. Kansas, including Cutter Boley’s hot start and why Dylan Edwards could be a sneaky difference-maker. We also preview North Carolina vs. Clemson, NC State vs. Vanderbilt and the beginning of the Jared Curtis era, plus #9 Texas A&M vs. Kentucky and #10 Alabama vs. Florida State. The ranked matchups continue with #16 SMU vs. #23 Louisville, where Kevin Jennings and Lincoln Kienholz headline what could turn into one of the most entertaining offensive battles of the week. We also give our picks for Mississippi State vs. South Carolina, Florida vs. Auburn, #25 Virginia vs. West Virginia, and Colorado vs. Northwestern. We’ll discuss some of the biggest players and storylines in each matchup, including Aaron Philo, Jadan Baugh, Michael Hawkins Jr., Julian Lewis, Kamario Taylor, and Florida’s new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. Finally, we finish with the BCS GAME OF THE WEEK: #7 LSU vs. #8 Ole Miss! LSU enters as a 3-point favorite as Sam Leavitt and the Tigers go head-to-head with Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels in a Top-10 showdown. We break down both offenses, the players who could decide the game, and give our predictions for one of the biggest matchups of Week 3. Who are you taking this week? Drop your picks in the comments! Like the video, subscribe to Blue Collar Sports, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our College Football and NFL predictions and recaps every week!

Week 2 College Football Review - Blue Collar Sports Edition

College Football Week 2 is in the books, and we’ve got A LOT to talk about! 🏈🔥 On this episode of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, we break down the biggest games, surprises, disappointments, and early storylines from another wild weekend of college football. We kick things off with our Trending Topics. How good is Oregon, and is the pressure starting to build on Dan Lanning after a close win over Boise State followed by a loss to Oklahoma State? Is Michigan actually a contender after escaping Western Michigan 13-12 before beating Oklahoma 17-10? We also discuss whether Oklahoma State is a legitimate Big 12 contender, if LSU belongs in the SEC contender conversation, and debate which young quarterback has looked better so far: Keelon Russell or Faizon Brandon. Plus, it’s never too early for some Heisman talk. We give our early shoutouts to Darian Mensah, Arch Manning, Jayden Maiava, Drew Mestemaker, and Kamario Taylor and discuss who has started making a name for themselves through the first few weeks of the season. Then it’s time for the Week 2 Game Review. We break down Missouri’s 38-21 win over Kansas as Austin Simmons continues to come into his own, Iowa’s defensive battle against Iowa State, and Tennessee’s impressive 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech behind Faizon Brandon and a huge 147-yard performance from DeSean Bishop. We also cover BYU’s 28-17 win over Arizona, Michigan shutting down Oklahoma 17-10, and Texas A&M’s dominant 48-20 victory over Arizona State. But one of the biggest stories of the weekend came in Oregon’s 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State. Dante Moore and the Ducks struggled while Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker stole the show, accounting for 317 passing yards and another 109 yards on the ground. Finally, we finish with the GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 4 Texas. Ohio State looked like it had the game wrapped up with a 23-3 lead entering the fourth quarter, but Arch Manning and the Longhorns stormed back with 20 unanswered points to pull off an unbelievable 24-23 comeback victory. Who impressed you the most in Week 2? Who disappointed? And which teams are legitimate College Football Playoff contenders? Drop your takes in the comments! Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more College Football predictions, recaps, rankings, and debates every week! 🎙️ Blue Collar Sports Podcast — Sports talk for the hardworking, everyday fan.

Week 0 - College Football Predictions

College football is officially BACK! 🏈🔥 On Episode 20 of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, we’re kicking off the 2026 season with our College Football Week 0 Predictions, breaking down four matchups and giving our picks against the spread. We start overseas in Dublin, Ireland, as North Carolina takes on TCU (-7.5). We break down Billy Edwards Jr. getting the starting nod for the Tar Heels, the weapons surrounding him, and a TCU offense led by Harvard transfer Jaden Craig. Can UNC start the season with an upset, or will the Horned Frogs take care of business in Ireland? Next, we head out west for San Jose State at No. 14 USC (-38.5). Jayden Maiava returns after throwing for over 3,700 yards last season, with King Miller and Waymond Jordan leading the backfield and some new weapons arriving at receiver. The Trojans are massive favorites, but the real question is: can USC cover 38.5? Then we break down an ACC matchup between NC State and Virginia (-5.5). CJ Bailey returns after a 3,100-yard, 25-touchdown season for the Wolfpack, while Virginia looks to Beau Pribula and Tennessee transfer Peyton Lewis to lead the Cavaliers. We discuss whether UVA deserves to be favored or if NC State can pull off the road upset. Finally, we close out our Week 0 slate with Memphis at UNLV (-5.5). Memphis enters the season with a quarterback battle between Air Noland and Marcus Stokes, while UNLV brings in Auburn transfer Jackson Arnold to pair with 1,000-yard running back Jai’Den Thomas. We give our predictions and discuss which team we trust to start the year 1-0. Week 0 is here, the lines are set, and it’s time to make some picks! Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know which teams you’re riding with this weekend. Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our College Football Pick’em and weekly recaps throughout the 2026 season!

The Biggest Change Yet

On this week’s episode of Blue Collar Sports, we kick things off with our Weekly Recap, breaking down a change to the podcast schedule, recapping the Miami trip, and talking about how our Fantasy Football draft played out. Then we jump into Trending Topics from around the sports world. In the NBA, we discuss the Denver Nuggets signing DeMar DeRozan, the Miami Heat adding Klay Thompson, the Cleveland Cavaliers re-signing James Harden, and a three-team trade involving the Nuggets, Cavaliers, and Clippers that sends Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to Los Angeles. Over in the NFL, training camp is officially taking its toll as injuries continue to pile up around the league. We break down some of the biggest injuries and what they could mean heading into the 2026 season. Next, it’s time for College Football Talk as the season gets closer! We discuss Oklahoma extending head coach Brent Venables, Keelon Russell emerging as Alabama’s QB1, and Tennessee’s quarterback battle between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. We also take a look at Tennessee’s new 2026 Smokey Grey uniforms, the season-ending injury to safety Edrees Farooq, former Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos entering the transfer portal, and finally break down the AP College Football Top 25. For this week’s Fun Segment, we bring back “Who He Played For?!” Can we remember where Spencer Rattler, De’Von Achane, Michael Wilson, Brian Burns, and Von Miller played their college ball? And, as always, we close out the show with another edition of Locker Room Heat! If you enjoy the episode, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT your thoughts on the AP Top 25, the biggest stories heading into football season, and who you think is being overlooked!

The Top 10 TE Rankings - 2026 Fantasy Football

On this week’s episode of Blue Collar Sports, we kick things off with our Weekly Recap before jumping into some of the biggest Trending Topics around the sports world. We talk about the latest surrounding Jayden Daniels, Russell Westbrook, and Kyler Murray and give our thoughts on what’s going on with each of them. Then, we switch things up with this week’s fun segment — Lucas Gas Station Order — where we find out who can put together the ultimate gas station haul. Next, we dive into the main event of the episode: our Top 10 Tight End Rankings for the 2026 Fantasy Football season! We rank Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Colston Loveland, Kyle Pitts, Tyler Warren, Harold Fannin Jr., Sam LaPorta, Tucker Kraft, Travis Kelce, and Jake Ferguson and break down where we believe each TE should fall heading into fantasy drafts. We also give some honorable mentions to Mark Andrews, Juwan Johnson, and Dallas Goedert who just missed the Top 10. After the rankings, we build our 2026 Fantasy Football Sleeper Team, highlighting some under-the-radar players we believe could outperform their draft position this season. At quarterback, we look at Kyler Murray, Tyler Shough, and Malik Willis; at running back, Bhayshul Tuten, Rico Dowdle, and Jonathon Brooks; at wide receiver, Michael Wilson, Parker Washington, and Cyrus Allen; and at tight end, Isaiah Likely, Brenton Strange, and Gunner Helm. These are some of the names we think fantasy owners need to keep an eye on as draft day gets closer. Finally, we close out Episode 18 with our iconic Locker Room Heat, and this week we’re talking TV SHOWS! 📺🔥As always, nothing is safe once we enter the locker room.

The Top 25 WR Rankings - 2026 Fantasy Football

On this week’s episode of Blue Collar Sports, we kick things off with our weekly recap before jumping into the latest around the college football world. With the Coaches Top 25 Poll officially out, we break down the rankings, give our biggest takeaways, and discuss which teams might be ranked too high or too low heading into the 2026 season. Then we switch things up with this week’s fun segment: “WHO HE PLAY FOR?!” How well do we actually know where some of these players ended up around the league? Next, it’s time for NFL League Talk as football is officially back! We break down the Hall of Fame Game and the battle between Beck vs. King, plus some of the biggest stories from around the league, including Stefon Diggs signing a one-year deal with Washington, Aaron Donald showing up at practice, and the Kirk Cousins vs. Maxx Crosby fight. Finally, we continue our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings with one of the deepest positions in fantasy: WIDE RECEIVERS. We rank our Top 25 Fantasy WRs heading into draft season, starting with Ja’Marr Chase at No. 1 and working through stars like Puka Nacua, JSN, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Drake London, A.J. Brown, Malik Nabers, Nico Collins, and plenty more. We also give our honorable mentions with Carnell Tate, Christian Watson, Josh Downs, Rome Odunze, and Tre Tucker before wrapping up the episode with another edition of Locker Room Heat! Who’s ranked too high? Who’s too low? And who are you targeting in your 2026 fantasy football draft?

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