Welcome to another episode of Forklift Systems Football Saturday 

Coach is joined by college football insiders Jimmy Hyams and Dennis Dodd to break down the sport's rapidly shifting landscape, evaluating everything from conference power dynamics to the complexities of NIL and revenue sharing. Referencing an OpenDorse report, the panel unpacks how financial shifts are rewriting roster-building strategies alongside their predictions for the expanded playoffs. Hyams identifies Georgia as the clear SEC favorite and forecasts a four-loss regression for Alabama, while Dodd highlights Oregon’s elite defense, Notre Dame’s highly favorable schedule, and Utah’s potential to dominate the wide-open Big 12. Furthermore, Dodd praises Missouri’s overachieving program and their massive $250 million stadium renovation as a prime example of how mid-tier teams are investing heavily to keep pace with the elite.

Shifting to off-field developments, the discussion examines the NCAA's recent implementation of "low-hanging fruit" policies aimed at stabilizing a chaotic system. These calculated steps include a one-time transfer portal window, a six-week coaching dead period, and a "five-for-five" eligibility rule that effectively eliminates traditional redshirting. While major structural challenges—like capping player pools and enforcing anti-tampering rules—remain unresolved, these changes signal that the NCAA is actively recognizing its systemic issues. The Ultimate Takeaway: Despite unprecedented changes to revenue sharing, playoff expansion, and massive infrastructural investments by rising programs, the path to a national championship still dictates that these teams must consistently defeat established blue-blood powerhouses on the field.

Welcome to another episode of Forklift Systems Football Saturday&nbsp;
Coach is joined by college football insiders Jimmy Hyams and Dennis Dodd to break down the sport's rapidly shifting landscape, evaluating everything from conference power dynamics to the complexities of NIL and revenue sharing. Referencing an OpenDorse report, the panel unpacks how financial shifts are rewriting roster-building strategies alongside their predictions for the expanded playoffs. Hyams identifies Georgia as the clear SEC favorite and forecasts a four-loss regression for Alabama, while Dodd highlights Oregon&rsquo;s elite defense, Notre Dame&rsquo;s highly favorable schedule, and Utah&rsquo;s potential to dominate the wide-open Big 12. Furthermore, Dodd praises Missouri&rsquo;s overachieving program and their massive $250 million stadium renovation as a prime example of how mid-tier teams are investing heavily to keep pace with the elite.
Shifting to off-field developments, the discussion examines the NCAA's recent implementation of "low-hanging fruit" policies aimed at stabilizing a chaotic system. These calculated steps include a one-time transfer portal window, a six-week coaching dead period, and a "five-for-five" eligibility rule that effectively eliminates traditional redshirting. While major structural challenges&mdash;like capping player pools and enforcing anti-tampering rules&mdash;remain unresolved, these changes signal that the NCAA is actively recognizing its systemic issues. The Ultimate Takeaway: Despite unprecedented changes to revenue sharing, playoff expansion, and massive infrastructural investments by rising programs, the path to a national championship still dictates that these teams must consistently defeat established blue-blood powerhouses on the field.

Not many analysts in the midsouth have as much football expertise as Doug Mathews brings to the microphone every Saturday morning. It’s Forklift System’s Football Saturday on 104-5 The Zone.

Mathews, best known for his 10 seasons as Running Backs Coach and Defensive Coordinator for the University of Tennessee, tells it like it is and lets you take show where you want to go every weekend.

Forklift Systems Football Saturday covers all the big games across the nation, including all the action within the Southeastern Conference. It’s the perfect preview before you catch your favorite team play Saturday afternoon. Featuring long-time college football writer Tony Barnhart and NFL analyst Charles Davis.