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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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On3's Pete Nakos joins Crain & Cone on Thursday to share the latest intel about the college football coaches who find themselves possibly on the hot seat coming out of Week 4.

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Crain & Cone go through their favorite picks and positions for the weekend, and which teams could pull the biggest upsets, in Week 5.

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Brooks Austin (The Film Guy Network) joins Crain & Cone on Wednesday to preview and predict the top college football games of Week 5.

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Crain & Cone preview and break down Michigan vs. Minnesota, with the Wolverines looking to bounce back from a walk-off loss on the road this weekend against the Golden Gophers.

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Recent Guests

George Wrighster
Host of The Unafraid Show and George Wrighster College of Well Podcast
On3/Unafraid Show
Episode: Oregon vs. Oklahoma State FULL GAME PREVIEW with George Wrighster | Crain & Cone
Brooks Austin
The Film Guy
The Film Guy Network
Episode: CFB BUY-OR-SELL with Brooks Austin
Keelon Russell
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback standout discussion subject
Alabama
Episode: East Carolina vs. Alabama FULL GAME PREVIEW | Crain & Cone
Marcel Reed
Texas A&M quarterback
Texas A&M
Episode: TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL 2026 Record Predictions
Todd McShay
NFL draft analyst, McShay Show host
The Ringer / McShay Show
Episode: Todd McShay's Top-10 College Football Players in 2026
Will Compton
Professional football player, guest on the show
Former NFL linebacker
Episode: NEBRASKA FOOTBALL 2026 Record Predictions with Will Compton
Jim Nagy
Executive director involved with player evaluation
Senior Bowl
Episode: OKLAHOMA FOOTBALL 2026 Record Predictions
Paul Finebaum
Athlete and ESPN/SEC commentator, invited guest
ESPN, SEC Network
Episode: CFB BUY Or SELL with Paul Finebaum
JD PicKell
On3 college football analyst
On3
Episode: Oregon Ducks Football 2026 Season Preview with On3's J.D. PicKell | Can the Ducks Win It All?

Hosts

Jake Crain
Host, former college athlete; frequent collaborator with Blain Crain and David Cone
Blain Crain
Co-host, former college athlete; strong emphasis on chemistry with the team
David Cone
Co-host, former college quarterback; provides analytical and strategic perspective

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k 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 States3 months ago
  • Awesome show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    29HAMILTONWroteTheOther51
    Canada5 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.

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    pwnplaysgames
    United States6 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 States7 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 States8 months ago

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Energetic, funny, and knowledgeable about college football; strong chemistry among hosts; good depth on strategy and players.
Listeners appreciate data-driven takes and banter, but some reviews note a shift toward more college football-focused content.
Respect for insider perspective and storytelling, with humor that keeps episodes engaging.

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College Football Week 2 PREDICTIONS with J.D. PicKell | Ohio State vs. Texas, Oklahoma vs. Michigan
Q: Paint a picture of how this game might unfold in terms of pace and key turning points.
Expect a tactical first half with measured drives and a feel-out period, followed by a decisive stretch in the third or fourth quarter where a quarterback makes a critical play, a turnover changes momentum, or a special teams moment decides the outcome. The defense will aim to bend but not break early, while both teams try to exploit mismatches on the edge and in the red zone, potentially resulting in a late-field-goal finish or a last-minute scoring drive.
College Football Week 2 PREDICTIONS with J.D. PicKell | Ohio State vs. Texas, Oklahoma vs. Michigan
Q: Tell me the story of this game, and who do you trust more: Arch Manning or Julian Sain in this matchup?
The storyline centers on two young quarterbacks facing off in a high-profile non-conference showdown. Arch Manning is under pressure to prove he can lead a top program in hostile environments, while Julian Sain brings a dynamic skill set and playmaking ability, with both offenses aiming to control tempo and push defenses. The group leans toward trusting Sain more in this particular matchup due to better supporting cast and a more proven track record in clutch moments.
CFB BUY-OR-SELL with Brooks Austin
Q: Matt Ruhl will have his best year at Nebraska, with seven wins; buy or sell?
Buy, while recognizing the scheduling and roster challenges, but crediting improved development under the coaching staff and transfer portal strategy.
CFB BUY-OR-SELL with Brooks Austin
Q: Georgia will three-peat as SEC champion but not win the national championship; true or false?
Purchase of Georgia's SEC dominance supported by a favorable schedule; belief that they may fall short of the national title due to challengers like Oregon and an improved bracket.
CFB BUY-OR-SELL with Brooks Austin
Q: Which team will lose to its biggest rival this year, Ohio State or Alabama?
Michigan is favored to beat Ohio State, reflecting the perceived improvements and coaching stability at Michigan relative to the rival's current trajectory.

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Three former college athletes-turned-analysts deliver high-energy, fan-first college football coverage with sharp game-by-game previews, rankings debates, and season projections. The show blends tactical breakdowns, roster discussions, and rivalries with light betting-market and sponsor reads, creating a brisk, opinionated take on each program's ceiling and path to the playoff. Noteworthy strengths include data-informed projections, humorous banter, and strong lane-picking around conferences and big-name matchups, making it appealing to die-hard CFB fans who value insider perspective and vivid storytelling.

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