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Football Weather covers the college football landscape from a different perspective. Hosts Matt Blaszka and Galen Clavio explore the key storylines, games, personalities, and structural changes that dominate the college football landscape on a weekly basis. With one host from the northeast and one host from the midwest, we approach college football as the universal American sport that it is, rathe... more

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No. 1 Texas lost the Red River Rivalry, Georgia finally won at Alabama, Indiana escaped Nebraska, UCLA stunned Oregon—and six weeks into the season, college football still doesn’t seem to have one clearly dominant team.

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Georgia visits Alabama in a game that could determine the new No. 1 team in college football, while undefeated Indiana heads to Nebraska for its biggest road test yet. College Football with Sam joins Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka for a loaded Week 6 ... more

Penn State got run over by Northwestern, Michigan lost the Little Brown Jug, Alabama dismantled undefeated Mississippi State—and Week 5 exposed just how many early-season college football narratives were wrong.

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Can undefeated Mississippi State and breakout quarterback Kamario Taylor handle Alabama? Can Iowa drag Ohio State into another ugly Big Ten fight? And which struggling program is under more pressure when Washington visits USC?

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Recent Guests

Nicole Auerbach
NBC Sports college football writer
NBC Sports
Episode: Nicole Auerbach on Indiana’s Rise, Big Ten Questions & LSU-Ole Miss
Sam Neidermann
Play-by-play voice of the North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison (ND State)
Episode: North Dakota State to FBS: NDSU’s Historic Move with Sam Neidermann
Stefan Krajsnik
Staff writer covering Ohio State for cleveland.com
cleveland.com
Episode: 🏈 Ohio State Offseason Begins, NIL Reality Check & Big Picture CFB Debates | Football Weather
Bryan Curtis
Editor-at-large for The Ringer
The Ringer
Episode: 🏈 CFP First-Round Preview + College Football Media Wars with Bryan Curtis (The Ringer)
Rhett Lewis
Friend from the Back Home Network
Back Home Network
Episode: CFP Week 3 Analysis - Football Weather LIVE

Hosts

Galen Clavio
Host of Football Weather
Matt Blaszka
Co-host of Football Weather

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Good stuff

    Galen is great, as usual. The other dude doesn’t add much of significance to the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ferdinand Mendoza
    United States5 months ago
  • Contend good. Audio not so much.

    Love the content! Don’t enjoy the audio: Galen’s audio is much quieter than his co-host, necessitating turning the volume up but then someone’s mic keeps making a thumping sound. Will definitely keep tuning in, but I, for one, would appreciate some auditory improvements. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NPPOD
    United Statesa year ago
  • Everything Galen does is good

    Everything Galen does is good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BKR78
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners consistently praise the depth of analysis and the hosts' willingness to tackle governance and playoff debates.
Audio quality varies between episodes; one mic issue distracts from otherwise solid content.
Galen brings strong, data-backed takes; the co-host's input can feel uneven at times.

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#85
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#172
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Football Weather Live - Alabama-Mississippi State, Ohio State-Iowa + USC-Washington | Week 5 Preview
Q: Which team has surprised you the most so far this season?
Sam highlights Washington's regression on defense and lack of offensive production as the most surprising development, while others note the lack of a clear, dominant team across the nation.
North Dakota State to FBS: NDSU’s Historic Move with Sam Neidermann
Q: What is the secret sauce behind North Dakota State's sustained success and ability to move up to the FBS?
Sam highlights a combination of developmental culture, a long-standing tradition from Division II through the present, strong quarterback development, dominant line play, and a proven organizational blueprint that has produced consistent winning and readiness for the more demanding FBS level.
Our 2026 College Football Playoff Picks with College Football with Sam: Ohio State, USC, Oregon & More
Q: Where do you see Oregon landing given their on-paper talent and tough road slate?
Oregon is incredibly talented but their big away games and coaching staff questions create a scenario where they could be in the playoff picture with losses if the bracket breaks right, especially with a strong roster and depth.
Our 2026 College Football Playoff Picks with College Football with Sam: Ohio State, USC, Oregon & More
Q: Sam, with Ohio State at 11th in your bracket, what was your rationale on that?
I believe Texas and Ohio State have schedules so tough that they may go under their win totals, making 9-3 or 10-2 the more likely outcomes, which would push them out of the playoff unless there are exceptional circumstances or other teams falter.
🏈 Michigan Hires Kyle Whittingham, CFP Format Questions & Quarterfinal Previews
Q: What is the next step for CFP format changes in 2026 and beyond?
The hosts suggest two paths: either remove the weekly rankings show or increase transparency by airing committee deliberations to explain rankings, and they favor expanding the playoff to 16 or more teams to include additional data points and reduce perceived exclusivity.

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This show delivers brisk, data-driven takes on the college football landscape, with two Midwest/Northeast hosts dissecting conference dynamics, playoff formats, scheduling, and governance. Episodes frequently cover realignment, NIL issues, and the money and policy forces shaping who wins on the field, often mixing analytical projections with light banter and sponsor integrations. A standout aspect is the ongoing willingness to discuss structural changes at a systems level (playoff formats, governance bodies, and scheduling) rather than just team-by-team recaps, making it especially relevant for brands looking to align with national-level football trends and informed, opinionated discourse.

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1. Nicole Auerbach
2. Sam Neidermann
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4. Bryan Curtis
5. Rhett Lewis

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