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Unnecessary Roughness

Barstool Sports
College Football
Florida State
Michigan Wolverines
Transfer Portal
Alabama Crimson Tide
Ohio State
Dabo Swinney
Heisman Trophy
Georgia Bulldogs
Big Game Boomer
Alabama
Ohio State Buckeyes
Jimbo Fisher
Playoff Selection
College Football Playoff
Penn State Nittany Lions
Washington Huskies
Michigan Football
Jim Harbaugh
Michigan

The only college football podcast in the country that delivers real, raw, unfiltered takes on the best sport in America. Hosts Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith, alongside co-hosts JackMac and Katie Stats, pull no punches when discussing the national landscape of college football. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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College Football podcast on Barstool sports hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith presented by Twisted Tea 00:00 Intro 02:30 Will Ferrell best movies 06:54 Brandon gives us his Heisman long shot 13:14 Initial playoff rankings reaction 25:05 Venmo ... more

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College Football podcast on Barstool sports hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith presented by Twisted Tea In today's episode we clean up all things College Football Week 10, answer your College Football questions, and give our thoughts to the fir... more

College Football podcast on Barstool sports hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith presented by Twisted Tea The Unnecessary Roughness crew instantly recaps all things College Football Week 10. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ DraftKings - GAMBLING PROBLEM?... more

College Football podcast on Barstool sports hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith presented by Twisted Tea 00:00 Intro 04:00 Brian Kelly era over at LSU 29:20 Underwhelming weekend schedule 37:25 Does Penn State even compete with Ohio State? 41:35... more

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Hosts

Brandon Walker
Host known for passionate college football insights and lively commentary, often sharing humorous takes.
Kayce Smith
Co-host offering analysis and engaging in impassioned discussions about college football topics, noted for sharing personal perspectives.
JackMac
Co-host providing commentary and analysis on college football, engaging in humorous banter with co-hosts.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • Uneducated pap

    The nonsensical conservatism and extreme sec bias unfortunately makes sense for this group. Sorry you guys were not smart enough to get into big ten schools haha

    Apple Podcasts
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    Just Like Tiddlywinks
    United States7 days ago
  • Why is T Bob employed ?

    TBob is weird and horny and impossible to listen to. Blutman is the only good part of the show .

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Swaguu69
    United States18 days ago
  • Just not a fun listen

    I’m not an avid Barstool listener, but I enjoy some of their content and was looking for a podcast with a more “entertaining” take on CFB (most of the CFB-focused podcasts I’ve listened to are very dry) so I tried out a few of these episodes. First, I’ll say I can appreciate the passion some of these folks have - Blutman and T-Bob seem to genuinely care about the macro-CFB environment and I respect that. The praise ends there though - I don’t know that I’ve ever listened to a podcast with less c... more

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    2
    Won Iota
    United States19 days ago
  • I'm out...

    unfollowed podcasts with the addition of the 'non stop talker' to now include this one...can't take the AM sports radio schtick...the whole reason NO ONE listens to AM radio sports talk and went to podcasts is because of 'try harders' like t-blobs endless blabbering! 0/5

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    1
    Gmas0802
    United States24 days ago
  • Not worth the time

    A southern curmudgeon, an alcoholic pervert, and a mumble-mouthed freak spit their worst takes about college football

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Choochwick
    United Statesa month ago

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Audio quality issues have been a recurring point of critique, signaling a need for technical improvements.
Positive feedback often highlights engaging analysis and humorous commentary, though some specific hosts receive mixed reviews.
There is a noticeable interest in the hosts' dynamic and the banter surrounding college football culture.
Listeners appreciate the raw and unfiltered approach to discussing college football and enjoy the camaraderie among hosts.

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TEXAS TECH DOMINATES UTAH, DABO IS COOKED, INDIANA STOMPS ILLINOIS + FULL WEEK 4 INSTANT REACTION
Q: T-Bob, what was your gut reaction from this game?
This game was the seventh circle of hell for Jackson Arnold.
IS DABO SWINNEY A TOP 5 COACH IN CFB?
Q: Are you pulling the trigger on calling your guy number one? Are you holding a little bit in the tank for when he eventually becomes number one?
I think he’s earned it over a guy, just a slight edge over a guy like Freeman, who's won some big games now, but still a guy who's won two national titles.
CFB OFFSEASON Q AND A'S
Q: What G5 game in 2025 do you already have circled?
I don't have the schedule memorized, but I like all ball.
CFB OFFSEASON Q AND A'S
Q: Could college football ever do anything to lose you in the way the NBA is losing fans right now?
No, impossible, the college football regular season is phenomenal and every game means too much.
BRIAN FERENTZ IS GONE & HARBAUGH'S CONTRACT REVOKED?
Q: What do you make of Deion throwing his offensive line under the bus the other night?
While I think it's great to hear coaches be honest, I understand why it could ruffle feathers.

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