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Always College Football with Greg McElroy

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Michigan Wolverines
Jim Harbaugh
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College Football Playoff
Washington
Washington Huskies
Nick Saban
Alabama
Ohio State
Big Ten
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Alabama Crimson Tide
Kalen Deboer
SEC
NCAA College Football
Rose Bowl
Sugar Bowl
Texas Longhorns
Florida State

ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy takes a deep dive into the sport with the biggest names on and off the field. With off-seasons being a thing of the past, McElroy goes year-round with analysis, opinions and insight on top teams and under-the-radar stories from coast to coast.

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Alabama held its spring game over the weekend and McElroy’s big takeaway is the quarterback competition between Mack and Russell is a LOT closer than anticipated. Florida and Tennessee also held spring games and McElroy breaks down the QB competition... more

Lincoln Riley joins the show to discuss why his ‘big picture’ rebuild of USC is coming together, how he has handled the expectations, what the #1 recruiting class in 2025 means for the Trojans, why there will be little drop off in the WR room, if thi... more

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Greg McElroy breaks down President Donald Trump’s executive order on college sports from Friday. What does it mean? And what REAL impacts can it have? McElroy discusses all aspects of the order, including the five-year and one-transfer rules, how it ... more

Spring practices are in full swing and McElroy is here to help you decipher some of the intel coming out. Mike Elko says Texas A&M has work to do, Michigan is building an offense around Bryce Underwood, Jamal Rule has impressed EVERYONE at Nebraska a... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Orlovsky
Former NFL quarterback, NFL analyst
ESPN
Episode: Greg McElroy and Dan Orlovsky breakdown NFL draft prospects | Always College Football
Ryan Day
Head coach, Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State University
Episode: 1-on-1 with Ryan Day + Ohio State’s BIGGEST question! | Always College Football
Cooper Manning
Parent of Arch Manning; member of the Manning family
Manning family
Episode: Cooper Manning talks Arch, life as a football dad and much more | Always College Football
Mario Cristobal
Head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, former national champion as a player and notable recruiter
Miami Hurricanes
Episode: Mario Cristobal EXCLUSIVE + why a 24 team CFP would kill the regular season | Always College Football
David Pollack
College football analyst and host of the Seaball Get Ball podcast
ESPN
Episode: Big 10 dominance, CFP’s future & the evolution of the game with David Pollack | Always College Football
Kurt Signetti
Head Coach of the Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana University
Episode: The Indiana Hoosiers are National Champs! | Always College Football
Aaron Murray
Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback and co-host of the Mack and Murray College Football Show
Mack and Murray College Football Show
Episode: Alabama vs Georgia, Oregon vs Penn State & more with Aaron Murray | Always College Football
Danny Kannel
Co-host of Dusty and Danny in the Morning
Sirius XM, CBS Family of Networks
Episode: Florida State & Miami’s resurgence + McElroy’s Top 25 | Always College Football
Dan Lanning
Head coach of the Oregon Ducks.
Oregon Ducks
Episode: 1-on-1 with Dan Lanning + which conference has the best QB’s | Always College Football

Host

Greg McElroy
ESPN college football analyst who provides in-depth analysis, opinions, and insights on college football, engaging with major names and discussing both prominent teams and lesser-known stories.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Yet another caa mouthpiece

    Jimmy Sexton’s payroll has another employee.

    There is a zero percent chance this is a college football podcast,” McElroy said. “Zero. Total, genuine propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Acexline
    United States11 days ago
  • NFL Trojan horse topic

    Excellent and very perceptive analysis. You are really on to something. It will be interesting to see how the schedules and playoffs of college & NFL leagues line up and compete over the next decade. Great show and insight!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big W (down South)
    United States2 months ago
  • Sec bias is hilarious

    Your bias is showing McElroy

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Just Like Tiddlywinks
    United States3 months ago
  • SEC homer…

    There’s plenty of space in the podcast world for people who want to support their team or conference. However, Mcelroy tries to make people think he’s playing it down the middle when he is such a homer. Still thinks SEC should have had more teams in the playoff.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    democrat to conservative
    United States3 months ago
  • Best show for college football breakdowns

    If you wanna hear about every game for a upcoming weekend this is the guy you wanna hear from, more than just storylines, a real in-depth outlook on every team throughout season. No biases, just straight up talkin’ ball, best college sports podcast ESPN has to offer!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    munyun661
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some criticism exists regarding perceived bias towards specific teams, particularly from SEC fans, while others feel the podcast effectively captures the complexity of college football narratives.
Listeners appreciate the detailed breakdowns and insights on college football, with many praising the host's knowledge and objective analysis.
The engaging style and in-depth analysis make it a recommended choice for fans seeking serious discussions about college football.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#74
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#221
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#168
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#246
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#60
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#62
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

1-on-1 with Ryan Day + Ohio State’s BIGGEST question! | Always College Football
Q: How do you manage the balance between development and recruitment with such turnover?
We stay committed to development, leverage strong recruiting pipelines, and ensure that players understand expectations and the brand's seriousness, while using the NFL-level coordination to maximize our efficiency.
1-on-1 with Ryan Day + Ohio State’s BIGGEST question! | Always College Football
Q: What are the biggest changes in your staffing and coaching approach this year?
We've adopted a CEO-style leadership, bringing in NFL minds to run their sides of the ball while I focus on overall culture and big-picture decisions, which has helped with continuity and depth.
Big 10 dominance, CFP’s future & the evolution of the game with David Pollack | Always College Football
Q: Do you think it would be helpful for the NFL to engage with leaders from college football?
I think it definitely wouldn't hurt, but we don't have a leader in college football like the NFL does.
Big 10 dominance, CFP’s future & the evolution of the game with David Pollack | Always College Football
Q: What do you want to see the postseason look like?
I would love to see conference championships go away and more home games be introduced.
Mario Cristobal EXCLUSIVE + why a 24 team CFP would kill the regular season | Always College Football
Q: Is 24 teams the natural evolution, or is it the beginning of the end for the regular season as we know it?
The concern is that expanding the playoff could lead to regular season apathy, diminishing the value of winning each game, as many teams may secure playoff spots regardless of their performance.

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