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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 invite DawgsHQ's Rusty Mansell and Luke Robinson (Locked On Bama) for a debate on Alabama and Georgia, from which program is better set up now to quarterbacks and fanbases for the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs

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Sports Talk J joins Crain & Cone on Tuesday to break down the offseason, from the quarterback battle to both sides of the ball on Rocky Top, for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Crain & Cone invite On3's Ari Wasserman (Andy & Ari) and Brooks Austin (The Film Guy Network) to debate which conference is more dominant right now, and could continue to be in the coming seasons, between the Big Ten and the SEC.

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Crain & Cone invite Alex Donno (Locked On Canes) and Bryan Driskell (Irish Breakdown) back on the show on Thursday for a debate, talking conference affiliation, which program will win a national title next, and next season's quarterbacks, of Miami vs... more

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Parker Thune
Oklahoma football analyst
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Episode: "Texas Will Be BETTER Than Oklahoma in 2026" | HEATED DEBATE
Brad Logan
Contributor from Talk of Champions Network, also involved with OM Spirit
Talk of Champions Network
Episode: Will Lane Kiffin Win a Championship at LSU? | HEATED DEBATE
Blake Raffino
Media member from AYS Sports, The Joe and Raffino Show
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Episode: Will Lane Kiffin Win a Championship at LSU? | HEATED DEBATE
Shelton Walker
From Hightop Sports, making his debut on Crain & Cone.
Hightop Sports
Episode: Florida Gators Football 2026 BREAKDOWN
Kirk Herbstreit
College football analyst and commentator
ESPN/Amazon Prime Video
Episode: TOP QB RANKINGS with Kirk Herbstreit
Andrew Bone
Football analyst from BamaOnLine and On3 Affiliate
BamaOnLine
Episode: Alabama Football Transfer Portal INTEL

Hosts

Jake Crain
Co-host of the college sports show and a former college athlete with a focus on providing analysis and insight into college football.
Blain Crain
Co-host and former college athlete passionate about analyzing college sports, particularly focused on football.
David Cone
Co-host and former college quarterback, providing insights based on his experience in college football analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • 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..

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    4
    Drummer4uva72894
    United States19 days 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 States23 days ago
  • Miss The Old Show

    College football is the GOAT, no question. But I really miss the content about the NFL, MLB, College Basketball, the Masters, etc. they clearly pivoted to be only college football, and it’s a bummer

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    spspspspspspspsspsps
    United Statesa month ago
  • College Football

    90% of this show is College Football 🙄

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Numidia124
    United States3 months ago
  • Hilarious

    The Crain brothers and Cone have great chemistry, voices and insights into the game. They also put out so much content that doesn’t feel forced - recaps, previews, rankings reactions, their own power rankings, interviews. But what sets them apart from their competition is their humor. I’ve laughed so many times the past couple seasons. Last season my favorite line was them talking about a team being the guy from Split. “One minute they’re the beast and the next they’re a little boy picking his n... more

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    5
    Joooohhhhhnnnnnnn
    United States3 months ago

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The podcast's emphasis on expert commentary and humorous insights garners positive feedback, while some listeners wish for a return to a more diverse range of sports topics.
Critics highlight a perceived bias towards certain teams, particularly from the SEC, while others enjoy the in-depth coverage of college football rivalries and recruitment topics.
Many appreciate the dedicated analysis and humor provided by the hosts, praising their chemistry and passionate discussions.
The shift towards a focus on only college football has prompted mixed reactions, with some listeners expressing disappointment over the lack of variety in sports coverage.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Miami Will Be BETTER Than Notre Dame in 2026" | HEATED DEBATE
Q: Will Notre Dame win a national championship before Miami?
Yes, I think Notre Dame will win a national championship before Miami.
"Miami Will Be BETTER Than Notre Dame in 2026" | HEATED DEBATE
Q: Which quarterback do you trust more heading into this season, Darian Mensah or CJ Carr?
Darian Mensah has a higher ceiling than most any quarterback in the country, including CJ Carr.
Will Lane Kiffin Win a Championship at LSU? | HEATED DEBATE
Q: Lane Kiffin will not win a national championship at LSU. What do you think?
Kiffin is a fantastic football coach and with the current roster and financial backing, there is a strong possibility he could win a national championship within a few years at LSU.
Will Lane Kiffin Win a Championship at LSU? | HEATED DEBATE
Q: Lane Kiffin made the right decision leaving Ole Miss for LSU. What say you from the other side?
Kiffin built a successful college football playoff team at Ole Miss, and the timing of his departure was questionable; LSU is historically a better job, but Kiffin could have continued to elevate Ole Miss further.
TOP QB RANKINGS with Kirk Herbstreit
Q: What trait do you look for that can separate a guy from the pack?
Kirk discusses evaluating based on whether players will have great years statistically or if they fit into NFL future projections.

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

Engaging a dedicated audience of college sports enthusiasts, this podcast offers in-depth analysis and spirited discussions on various college football topics. The hosts, consisting of former college athletes, provide insights into team dynamics, player evaluations, and the broader implications of changing landscapes in college sports, particularly centered around football. Frequent debates emphasize rivalries, recruiting strategies, and the significance of games while balancing humor with expert commentary. Unique to this show is its focus on a singular sport - college football - and its exploration of related issues such as playoff structures and coaching decisions, appealing to passionate fans who crave detailed coverage and lively conve... more

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