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Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans. On the On3 Network. For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com

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Crain & Cone go through each game on the schedule and predict the final record for the Auburn Tigers.

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Crain & Cone go through each game on the schedule and predict the final record for the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Recent Guests

Jim Nagy
Executive director involved with player evaluation
Senior Bowl
Episode: OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL 2026 Record Predictions
Malik Zaire
Former Notre Dame quarterback
Notre Dame
Episode: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football 2026 Season Preview with Malik Zaire
Sean Callahan
HuskerOnline On3, season preview guest
HuskerOnline On3
Episode: Nebraska Cornhuskers Football 2026 Season Preview with HuskerOnline's Sean Callahan
Gabe Ikard
Former Oklahoma All-American center; guest on Crain & Cone
Oklahoma Breakdown
Episode: Oklahoma Sooners Football 2026 Season Preview with The Oklahoma Breakdown’s Gabe Ikard
J. D. PicKell
On3 Indiana football analyst
On3
Episode: Indiana Hoosiers Football 2026 Season Preview with On3's J.D. PicKell
Jack DeLongchamps
D1 Baseball analyst who discussed the bracket reveal
D1Baseball
Episode: College Baseball BRACKET Breakdown with D1Baseball | NCAA Regionals Preview and Predictions
Paul Finebaum
Media personality, host of Paul Finebaum Show
ESPN/SEC Network
Episode: "24-Team Playoff Is HAPPENING" | Paul Finebaum on CFP Expansion, Lane Kiffin, and Alabama
Dan Casey
Coach and author of Trends in Offensive Football
Author, Trends in Offensive Football
Episode: College Football's TOP-5 PLAYCALLERS for 2026 | With Coach Dan Casey
Bryan Driscoll
Notre Dame analyst; founder of Irish Breakdown
Irish Breakdown
Episode: Notre Dame SPRING GAME REACTION | With Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell

Hosts

David Cone
Host of the show; former college quarterback with background in athlete-turned-analyst storytelling.
Blain Crain
Co-host; former Western State Colorado wide receiver; known for sharp takes and chemistry with peers.
Jake Crain
Co-host; former college athlete; strong narrative voice and platform presence.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Best rivalries

    Love the show fellas. Followed you here from DW. Does the hometowns of the players factor in? These national brands are paying players from all over who didn’t grow up with the rivalries. How many Ohio state and Michigan players are from Florida or Texas? Did they really grow up caring about that game? It matters in the rankings and it’s something that bothers me about the Big Ten’s ascendancy now that they can pay players. It’s not state or regional pride anymore. It’s money.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TLocke15
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome show

    Love the show. Would love to see you guys do more hockey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    29HAMILTONWroteTheOther51
    Canada4 months ago
  • Less Sports and More Commercials

    Old format was better. I was definitely telling people about this show for years. This new format with On3 is a 23 minute episode that is 8 minutes of commercials so it’s like 15 minutes of sports. I get it’s not college football season, but this isn’t even the dead season for sports yet. Hope they can find some footing. I will gladly come back and give it five stars if the show improves.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pwnplaysgames
    United States4 months ago
  • More sports please

    Really like you guys, but unfortunately I’ve stopped listening the last year or so because it’s only college sports. Wish you talked more about the NFL and NBA, even MLB..

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Drummer4uva72894
    United States6 months ago
  • Solid Sports Show

    It’s a great sports show overall and they are now purely college football which is fine. I liked when they covered the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and other sports when they were part of DW. Still a great show and I will continue to listen to them

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boyroney
    United States6 months ago

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Chemistry among hosts is a key strength, with engaging banter and expert takes.
Listener interest in deep dives into playcalling and coaching changes is high.
Guests are consistently credible and add valuable context to debates about rosters and schemes.
Many fans appreciate balance of humor with serious football analysis, though some want broader sport coverage.

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CFB BUY Or SELL with Paul Finebaum
Q: Do you think the Texas fan base will turn on Steve Sarkisian if they miss the playoffs this year?
I'm selling the idea that the fan base will immediately turn on Sarkisian; the fan base has patience given their history, though media sentiment may shift if results are not achieved.
CFB BUY Or SELL with Paul Finebaum
Q: Paul Finebaum, are you buying or selling that Kalen DeBoer will win a national title at Alabama during his tenure?
I'm selling that; Alabama's standard and unique history make it unlikely that DeBoer will clinch a national title at Alabama specifically, though he could be successful elsewhere.
Georgia Bulldogs Football 2026 Season Preview with On3's Rusty Mansell
Q: Coney, what does the schedule look like and how does it set up the team this year?
Rusty and the hosts walk through a schedule that starts with a mix of non-conference and SEC opponents, with potential early tests but a path that could help the defense and Gunnar Stockton settle in, followed by tougher games that will reveal the team's depth and ceiling.
Alabama Football 2026 Season Preview with Josh Pate
Q: What could signal progress or risk as the season unfolds?
Key indicators would be the effectiveness of the run game, the efficiency of the RPO integration, and whether the QB transition solidifies into consistent high-end play by September and November.
Alabama Football 2026 Season Preview with Josh Pate
Q: Can you forecast Alabama's record with the current QB competition and schedule?
The hosts lean toward nine or perhaps ten wins, acknowledging the back-loaded schedule and the need for strong QB play and run game support to achieve higher outcomes, while noting potential volatility in early weeks.

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What is Crain & Cone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, humor-infused college football analysis show led by three former college athletes who dissect rosters, coaching moves, and big game matchups with a fan-friendly banter style. Episodes typically blend tactical breakdowns, play-calling insights, and season previews, often featuring guest analysts from major college programs or national outlets. Sponsorships are woven into the banter, keeping a casual, sponsor-friendly rhythm. The format favors deep dives into SEC and national college football topics, with quick takes, rankings debates, and practical coaching/strategy angles that appeal to serious fans and industry players alike. The show's strengths lie in chemistry among the hosts, strong guest lineups, and accessible, entertaining... more

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