Coach is joined by college sports insider Dennis Dodd, to unpack a chaotic college football landscape ahead of the 2026 season. The discussion heavily focuses on the monumental legal battle surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who opted for the supplemental draft after a protracted dispute over his playing eligibility, as well as the potential legislative impact of the Cruz-Cantwell bill on the NCAA's self-governance. Shifting to the gridiron, Dodd provides expert insight into the Heisman Trophy race—highlighting Arch Manning as the undisputed favorite alongside contenders like Notre Dame's CJ Carr and TCU's Josh Hoover—while breaking down the shifting power dynamics and top quarterback transfers across the Big 12 and ACC.

Coach is joined by college sports insider Dennis Dodd, to unpack a chaotic college football landscape ahead of the 2026 season. The discussion heavily focuses on the monumental legal battle surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who opted for the supplemental draft after a protracted dispute over his playing eligibility, as well as the potential legislative impact of the Cruz-Cantwell bill on the NCAA's self-governance. Shifting to the gridiron, Dodd provides expert insight into the Heisman Trophy race&mdash;highlighting Arch Manning as the undisputed favorite alongside contenders like Notre Dame's CJ Carr and TCU's Josh Hoover&mdash;while breaking down the shifting power dynamics and top quarterback transfers across the Big 12 and ACC.

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College Football Chaos: Brendan Sorsby’s Legal Saga and 2026 Season Previews With  Dennis Dodd

Doug Mathews is joined by 27-year CBS Sports veteran Dennis Dodd  to discuss why media days represent the true start of the football season. Then, an inside look at how reporter access has changed.

Then, College Football insider Tony Barnhart joins discussing a number of different topics including the Cruz-Cantwell bill addressing the NIL Clearinghouse, SEC Media Day taking place starting on Monday, and as new era in the SEC with six coaches set to begin their first season's in charge. 

Doug Mathews is joined by 27-year CBS Sports veteran Dennis Dodd&nbsp; to discuss why media days represent the true start of the football season. Then, an inside look at how reporter access has changed.
Then, College Football insider Tony Barnhart joins discussing a number of different topics including the Cruz-Cantwell bill addressing the NIL Clearinghouse, SEC Media Day taking place starting on Monday, and as new era in the SEC with six coaches set to begin their first season's in charge.&nbsp;

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With the 2026 college football season rapidly approaching, Doug and college football insider Tony Barnhart dive deep into the off-field politics and on-field storylines dominating the sport.

First, a break down of the Cruz-Cantwell bill addressing the NIL Clearinghouse. They discuss the revelation that $355 million in NIL deals were approved while $90 million were rejected during the first year of the clearinghouse. They also analyze the bill's 19-9 committee vote, its upcoming path to the full Senate, and why the SEC and Big Ten are pushing back to protect their ability to pool television resources.

Then, SEC Media Days kicks off Monday, July 20th, making its first-ever appearance in Tampa, Florida. The guys preview what to expect from the event's 16 participating schools.

Finally, the new era of the SEC brings six new head coaches to the podium, including Will Stein at Kentucky, Alex Golesh at Auburn, and Ryan Silverfield at Arkansas. Tony also highlights the pressure facing Kalen DeBoer and expectations for Arch Manning's upcoming season.

 

With the 2026 college football season rapidly approaching, Doug and college football insider Tony Barnhart dive deep into the off-field politics and on-field storylines dominating the sport.
First, a break down of the Cruz-Cantwell bill addressing the NIL Clearinghouse. They discuss the revelation that $355 million in NIL deals were approved while $90 million were rejected during the first year of the clearinghouse. They also analyze the bill's 19-9 committee vote, its upcoming path to the full Senate, and why the SEC and Big Ten are pushing back to protect their ability to pool television resources.
Then, SEC Media Days kicks off Monday, July 20th, making its first-ever appearance in Tampa, Florida. The guys preview what to expect from the event's 16 participating schools.
Finally, the&nbsp;new era of the SEC brings six new head coaches to the podium, including Will Stein at Kentucky, Alex Golesh at Auburn, and Ryan Silverfield at Arkansas. Tony also highlights the pressure facing Kalen DeBoer and expectations for Arch Manning's upcoming season.
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SEC Media Days Head to Tampa & The Future of NIL w/ Tony Barnhart

Doug Mathews welcomes in  27-year CBS Sports veteran Dennis Dodd  to discuss why media days represent the true start of the football season. Then, an inside look at how reporter access has evolved in the modern era. He notes that despite an influx of different media outlets being allowed into the room, building in-person relationships remains crucial for securing stories.

Doug Mathews welcomes in&nbsp; 27-year CBS Sports veteran Dennis Dodd&nbsp; to discuss why media days represent the true start of the football season. Then, an inside look at how reporter access has evolved in the modern era. He notes that despite an influx of different media outlets being allowed into the room, building in-person relationships remains crucial for securing stories.

College Football Chaos: Brendan Sorsby’s Legal Saga and 2026 Season Previews With Dennis Dodd

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