The College Football Chaps

On this episode Wilson Alexander from the Baton Rouge Advocate joins us to talk to us about Lane Kiffin's sensational post season move from Oxford to Baton Rouge. On this episode we talk,the end of Brian Kelly's time in Baton ARougeWilson's covering of the Kiffin move : the rumours, the family trip to BR and finally the day Kiffin arrived in Baton RougeExpectations for Kiffin at LSUThe Recruitment story so farWhat a Week 3 return to Oxford will feel like for Kiffin Kiffin’s future at LSUThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we catch up with Union Jack Classic's Chief Operating Officer, Thomas Hensey to talk about the inaugural college football game at Wembley Stadium in September between the Kansas Jayhawks & the Arizona State Sundevils. On this epsiode we talk with Thomas about...Origins of holding a college football game at WembleyDeveloping and growing the game thru community involvement and youth outreach/ flag football in the UKRecreating the college football fan experience in London - tailgating!What student athletes will get out of the eventThe future of the Union Jack Classic - where and whenWhy Indiana winning the National Championship is great for college footballHopes and expectations this year for Thomas's alma mater, TCUAn exciting UJC giveaway!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk with Sophie Hudson, host of the popular podast The Big Boo Cast & alumnus of Mississippi State University. So it's no surprise that we talk about life in Mississippi and life as a Hail State fan!How the Big Boo cast show came about & what’s it like getting on the road to do live shows!Growing up in Mississippi and what football means in the StateWhy the Egg Bowl is the greatest rivalry in sportsThe Kiffin debacle from a Hail State perspectiveIf Jeff Lebby is the right Head Coach for the BulldogsWay too early thoughts and expectations for the Bulldogs in season 2026/7Cowbells!The legacy Mike Leach leaves in StarkvilleWhat to do and what not to miss in Starkville if your are travelling for sports...!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this special epsiode we broadcast live from Miami ahead of the National Championship game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers.George, Oli and Alex talk...is the levelling of the playing field here to stay & will we see more unexpected finalists in future years?what makes Indiana such a special team?Cignetti's job of making Indiana great againdoes Miami's offense or defense wins this for the Hurricanes?Is Carson Beck an Enigma?How do the Canes keep it a tight game?Our predictiosThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk with legendary College football journalist & author, Ivan Maisel about his new book, “American Coach: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy”,We talk with Ivan about,What about Frank Leahy's career that got Ivan interested to write the bookLeahy's time at Boston College prior to him joining the Irish.Notre Dame's role in post World War II US sports.How Leahy won his critics over & ultimately changed the identity of the Fighting Irish.If Notre Dame or any team can return to a period of continued, sustained dominance?What should the new generation of football fans know about LeahyIvan's thoughts on the changing face of the game and our obsession with the CFB PlayoffThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we get the band back together for our Christmas Special - Laura Rutledge, Oli, Alex and George all get around the mic to  look back over an amazing college football season and give some predictions for the College Football Playoff games coming up.Laura's highlights & favourite moments from the seasonbest atmosphere and fans on the road with SEC NationLaura's favourite guests from SEC Nation on the roadbiggest shocks & surprises from the seasonThe team's predictions for round one Playoff gamesWho wins it all in Miami in JanuaryChristmas traditions and which nativity character did the team play back in the day?Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk about the shocking news coming out of Ann Arbor that Michigan has sacked Head coach, Sherrone Moore. We discuss...the situation as we know itHead coaching replacementsWhere does the Michigan job rank in the list of jobs you can't turn downNotre Dame sign MOU with CFB Playoff - what is happening?Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we speak with Chris Childers of the Full Ride Show on Sirius XM and Mad Dog Radio to talk about the chaos of an unprecedented weekend of coaching hires across college football.On this episode we talk...The Kiffin debacle: was Keith Carter right to move on before the playoffs?; is the LSU job currently better than Ole Miss?: is Pete Golding the right move going forward?Chris shares his views on the Sumrall hire for Florida.Might Auburn have secured the best coach of them all?Could Arkansas have misfired with their new Head coach?Has UCLA stolen Bob Chesney from under the noses of much bigger programs?Huepel says no, but could Penn State refocus their attention on the Vols Head coach?Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

It's Thanksgiving and we welcome good friend of the show, Seth Saunders from Preferred Walk On to talk about an exceptional season from the Group of 5 teams. On this show we talk to Seth about...What we give thanks for during this 2025 football seasonThe impact of Eric Morris' situation at North Texas & if this opens the door for Navy to get into the American title gameThe job Charles Huff has done at Southern MissRemaining scenarios for who takes on Western Michigan in the title game Kennesaw State’s awesome season What happened to Boise State this year and the job Sean Lewis has done at San Diego StateWhat more could JMU have done this season to get nationally recognised There are 23 Rivalry Games over the course of the weekend: We discuss how would we spend our Thanksgiving weekend & which games we would want to go to!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we speak with Connor O'Gara from Saturday Down South about the current coaching turmoil happening across college football. We talk....the Lane Kiffin situation does Saturdays Gamecocks historic collapse mean Beamer is on the hotseat?The latest on LSU, Florida, Auburn, Arkansas coaching searchesIs James Franklin a good fit for the Hokies? Is Kirby Smart the best coach in college football right now?.Connor's prediction for who will be playing in the SEC Championship game in AtlantaThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk with former Quarterback and now crime novelist, Eli Cranor about his new book Mississippi Blue 42. We talk about...Eli's journey from football quarterback to crime novelistPlaying football in SwedenWhy Arkansas and Mississippi are perfect settings for his novelsHow 2013 Quarterback Eli would have fared in 2025 college athleticsWhat is happening in Fayetteville and how the Hogs get out of this messEli's next novelThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we catch up with Yea Alabama & Cover Crimson's Emily Grace McWhorter to talk about the good and the bad thats been happening across the State of Alabama. We talk...Hugh being “frozen” out on The Plains. What next for Auburn? Can the Crimson Tide win a National Championship?Is the Play Off Committee finally giving the SEC credit for its competitive nature? The difference Ryan Grubb has made to the Crimson Tide offense? The playoff committee ranking a 6-2 Notre Dame ranked over 7-2 Texas & Oklahoma!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk about the announcement of the inaugural Union Jack Classic to be played at Wembley Stadium next September between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Arizona State Sundevils.We hear from:- Managing Editor of the Touchdown, Simon Carroll who has just returned from a visit to The University of Kansas. We talk about the rivalry game between the Jayhawks and Kansas State and what to expect from the Kansas community when they descend on London next year.- Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold on why he wanted to bring the Jayhawks to London before anyone else and his interest in developing not just Kansas football but college football outside of the US.- BIGXII Commissioner Brett Yormark who talks with us while he was visiting Wembley about the importance of expanding the Conference brand outside of the US and what UK fans should expect watching College Football in the UK for the first time!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode wecht with ACC Networl's Eric Mac Lain about the news happening across the Conferences...James Franklin is out at Penn StateCan Dabo turn things around in Clemson?Is Georgia Tech the hardest team to defeat in the ACC?Can Virginia win out to secure a place in the ACC Championship game?Is the Tar Heels experiment over for Chapel Bill?Nebraska to the Play Off's?Which Group of 5 Team is likely to make the Play Off's?Can the Hurricanes win it all?Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode the Chaps speak with SEC Network's Alyssa Lang to talk about another excting week of SEC football.Surviving storming the field and that viral Diego Pavia momentSouth Carolina football and what has been happening in Columbia this season?Ole Miss & Texas A&M are top of the SEC table - is this a SECCG in the making?Are we sleeping on Mizzoou?The pressure Texas is under to win Red RiverHow hot is Hugh Freeze's seat these days?Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode all three Chaps are reunited to review the news from Week 5 & look forward to Week 6 of this epic College Football season. On this episode,Confirmed news that College Football will be played in London next season!BIG10 road trip chaos : time zone travel is a nightmare!Sam Pittman leaves Arkansas, but will interim HC Bobby Petrino ever leave Fayetteville again?What is happening with the LSU Tigers offense & can defense win Championships?Tix under Twenty is BACK! Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode the Chaps catch up with long time friend, Chris Fallica or The Bear as we all know him to preview Week 5 of this fantastic College Football season. We....preview the Alabama v Georgia gametake a look at Oregon v Penn Statethe timing of Mike Gundy's departure from OK StateJohn Mateer's hand injury and what it means for the SoonersAre USC the most underrated team in college football?Indiana & Curt Cignetti....better than last year?Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk with our guest, ESPN's David Hale about life covering the ACC and specifically the thrills & spills of this season. We talk with David....Is this Miami team legit?What is happening at Clemson?the 2-10 Noles have turned it around - can they too be an ACC title contender?Georgia Tech have surprised us or have they? Do the Yellowjackets have more in the locker?Does all of this mean that the ACC could have more than 2 teams in the CFB Play Off?Candidates for the Virginia Tech job?Belichick's tyrannous spell at Chapel Hill so far...Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode the Chaps take a look at the story lines from Week 2 and look forward to the Week 3 schedule,return of the Border Warare the Bulldogs from Starkville back?Oklahoma overturns Michigan : is Mateer a Heisman candidate?Alabama whoop ULM : bust what does this actully mean?Floriday Billy is back on the hotseatWeek 3 Match ups :Aggies v Iris; Vols v Dawgs; Tigers v YellowjacketsThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

With a stellar week one of football behind us and week 2 schedule to look forward to we chat aboutthose games which surpassed expectations and caugh us by surpriseWhat about those South Florida Bulls?is Miami better than we thought?must win game for Notre Dame against the Aggies in 2 weeks time?is Florida State much improved or Alabama in decline?Go Utes!Manning Mania has come to a screeching halt - why we think its unjustWeek Two look forward : which games to focus onThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!