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Next Up with Adam Breneman

Adam Breneman
College Football
NIL
Transfer Portal
Penn State
NIL (name, Image, Likeness)
Recruiting
NFL
National Championship
College Sports
Football
USC
Penn State Football
Nick Saban
Arizona State University
Leadership
Adversity
Texas Tech Football
Revenue Sharing
Jalen Milroe
Curt Cignetti

On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up features candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and e... more

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I traveled to Bloomington, Indiana to sit down with reigning national champion head coach Curt Cignetti and learn how he transformed the Hoosiers into the top program in college football. We discussed the standards, culture, and leadership principles... more

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Miami running back Mark Fletcher has already faced more adversity than most players do in an entire career. I traveled to Coral Gables to sit down with Fletcher and discuss his recruitment process, his relationship with Mario Cristobal, battling thro... more

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Miami Football is back in the national spotlight, and Executive Director Dennis Smith has been one of the key people behind the scenes helping make it happen. I traveled to Coral Gables to sit down with Smith and get an inside look at what his day-to... more

I traveled to Miami to sit down with Mario Cristobal and learn how he's rebuilding one of college football's most iconic programs. Cristobal opened up about growing up in Miami, playing for the Hurricanes, and what it means to return home as head coa... more

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Recent Guests

Curt Cignetti
Head coach, national champion
Indiana University football program
Episode: The Blueprint for Building a National Championship Program from Indiana’s Curt Cignetti
Dennis Smith
Executive Director of Football and General Manager at the University of Miami
University of Miami
Episode: He Went From Making $8,500 a Year to Managing Miami’s Football Roster
Mario Cristobal
Head coach of the University of Miami
University of Miami
Episode: Miami’s Head Coach Outlines His ‘Fairy Tale’ Career | Mario Cristobal Interview
Dabo Swinney
Head football coach at Clemson University
Clemson University
Episode: Dabo Swinney Opens Up Like Never Before | Full Interview
Nick Krahe
West Virginia University's star offensive lineman
West Virginia University
Episode: Nick Krahe On What to Expect from West Virginia Football in 2026
Zac Alley
West Virginia defensive coordinator
West Virginia University
Episode: He Won Two National Titles. He’s Bringing that Success to West Virginia
Wren Baker
West Virginia Athletic Director
West Virginia University
Episode: The Most Powerful Man in Morgantown | West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker
Rich Rodriguez
West Virginia head coach, former Michigan coach, Maryland native
West Virginia University
Episode: He’s Doing It His Own Way at West Virginia | Rich Rodriguez Interview
Vernell Brown III
Florida wide receiver, star freshman turned 2026 prospect
University of Florida (Football Program)
Episode: Florida Wide Recover Reveals Expectations for 2026 | The Vernell Brown Interview

Host

Adam Breneman
Host of Next Up with Adam Breneman; college football analyst and interviewer with a focus on leadership, program-building, and the business of college sports.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 239 ratings
  • Finally something different

    I really love the depth of questions he provides. It’s nice hearing different points being touched on than what the big networks always hit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    War Eagle Baby
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome show

    Love the peek behind the curtain of college sports’ biggest names. The stories are incredible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kdmart3
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must-listen for CFB fans

    Love Adam’s unique perspective thats a blend of his playing days and insightful analysts. He brings in guest after guest after guest and they are all such engaging conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachelsko
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great College sports show

    Love the in depth interviews by Adam

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Numbaaaaa 1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the Nate episode

    So awesome to have these kinds of refreshing and candid convos!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alfredwestcott
    United Statesa year ago

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Great way to get behind-the-scenes of program building
High-quality guests and prep-driven discussions
Deep, candid conversations with top figures in college sports

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Matt Campbell Tells All: His Plan to Restore Penn State Football | Full Interview
Q: What do you look for in a young coach that makes you say this guy could be a coach for me at Penn State?
He emphasizes coaching humility, willingness to learn from adversity, and a track record of developing players and staff, preferring coaches who started their journeys in lower levels and climbed up.
Matt Campbell Tells All: His Plan to Restore Penn State Football | Full Interview
Q: What was the moment like when you actually decided to take the job with your family?
He shares the personal and familial considerations, the sense of coming home near his upbringing, and the conviction that this was the right place to lead a program with deep roots.
Matt Campbell Tells All: His Plan to Restore Penn State Football | Full Interview
Q: First team meeting right here. What did you feel knowing that you're now responsible for one of the most storied programs in college football?
He describes recognizing the weight of Penn State's history and his commitment to honoring the legacy while building a modern, growth-oriented program through relationships, trust, and alignment.
Miami’s Head Coach Outlines His ‘Fairy Tale’ Career | Mario Cristobal Interview
Q: What was the moment you decided to return to Miami and take on the challenge?
It was a deep, late-night realization that the opportunity to restore Miami's program and impact its people outweighed staying elsewhere, and leaving FIU in a better place reinforced the decision.
Miami’s Head Coach Outlines His ‘Fairy Tale’ Career | Mario Cristobal Interview
Q: What's the number one lesson you took away from coach under Nick Saban?
Always attack human nature: wake up with fire, avoid complacency, and keep everyone on edge while maintaining an organizational tempo and high standards.

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This show features candid conversations with influential figures in college sports, ranging from coaches and athletic directors to athletes, executives, and industry professionals. Episodes often center on program-building, leadership, NIL, the transfer portal, and strategic decisions shaping modern college football, with a mix of personal storytelling and actionable insights for listeners who sponsor or pitch guests. Noteworthy is the host's hands-on, prep-driven interview style that draws out behind-the-scenes perspectives and practical lessons from high-impact personalities across programs and conferences.

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2. Dennis Smith
3. Mario Cristobal
4. Dabo Swinney
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6. Zac Alley
7. Wren Baker
8. Rich Rodriguez

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