Coach is joined by sports journalist Dennis Dodd to discuss the shifting college football landscape. Their conversation covers high school recruiting contact periods, the impact of year-round student-athlete campus presence, and how early enrollees manipulate their academic credit loads. They further examine how these factors influence current transfer portal mechanics and long-term roster development strategy.

Coach is joined by sports journalist Dennis Dodd to discuss the shifting college football landscape. Their conversation covers high school recruiting contact periods, the impact of year-round student-athlete campus presence, and how early enrollees manipulate their academic credit loads. They further examine how these factors influence current transfer portal mechanics and long-term roster development strategy.

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.

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In this episode, Coach Matthews welcomes in Todd Berry, former head coach and the former Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Todd discusses an his perspective on the modern era of college athletics including the legal battles, the Transfer Portal and NIL. 

Then, an in depth look at why the SEC and Big Ten now rule the landscape of College Football, which teams in the SEC have the most difficult conference schedules, and more!

In this episode, Coach Matthews welcomes in Todd Berry, former head coach and the former Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Todd discusses an his perspective on the modern era of college athletics including the legal battles, the Transfer Portal and NIL.&nbsp;
Then, an in depth look at why the SEC and Big Ten now rule the landscape of College Football, which teams in the SEC have the most difficult conference schedules, and more!

Forklift Systems Football Saturday 6-13-26

The landscape of college football is shifting faster than ever, and making sense of the chaos requires insight from those who know the game from the inside out. In this episode, Coach Matthews sits down with Todd Berry, former head coach and the former Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

With decades of experience on the sidelines and in the boardroom, Todd offers an unflinching look at the modern era of college athletics. From the legal battles setting new precedents to the "Wild West" of the Transfer Portal and NIL deals, this conversation tackles the tough questions facing the NCAA, conference commissioners, and coaches at every level.

The landscape of college football is shifting faster than ever, and making sense of the chaos requires insight from those who know the game from the inside out. In this episode, Coach Matthews sits down with Todd Berry, former head coach and the former Executive Director of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
With decades of experience on the sidelines and in the boardroom, Todd offers an unflinching look at the modern era of college athletics. From the legal battles setting new precedents to the "Wild West" of the Transfer Portal and NIL deals, this conversation tackles the tough questions facing the NCAA, conference commissioners, and coaches at every level.

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COACH IS JOINED BY Dennis Dodd to dissect the latest controversies and legal battles shaking up college football, starting with the NCAA's recent denial of Brendan Sorsby's eligibility appeal. The duo dives into the bitter scheduling feud between Texas Tech and Texas, highlighting how Texas Tech is willing to forfeit a game rather than back down from the dispute. Their conversation naturally broadens to the financial realities of modern college athletics, acknowledging that while educational degrees matter, market value and compensation are the true driving forces for today's athletes. Furthermore, they evaluate the Protect College Sports Act and how legislative efforts are attempting to navigate player pay in an era dominated by the transfer portal and unprecedented roster turnover.

The discussion then transitions to the immense expectations placed on high-profile programs and individual players, specifically the unmatched hype surrounding Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Dodd and Coach unpack Paul Finebaum's recent, highly critical takes on programs like Indiana and Michigan, using his commentary to pivot toward an analysis of Florida State's ongoing struggles under Mike Norvell despite massive stadium and financial investments. Finally, the segment concludes with a look at the Missouri Tigers' future outlook; they agree that while Eli Drinkwitz has built a consistent contender, navigating the newly expanded SEC and maintaining a top-tier roster will demand relentless offensive output and significant financial backing

COACH IS JOINED BY Dennis Dodd to dissect the latest controversies and legal battles shaking up college football, starting with the NCAA's recent denial of Brendan Sorsby's eligibility appeal. The duo dives into the bitter scheduling feud between Texas Tech and Texas, highlighting how Texas Tech is willing to forfeit a game rather than back down from the dispute. Their conversation naturally broadens to the financial realities of modern college athletics, acknowledging that while educational degrees matter, market value and compensation are the true driving forces for today's athletes. Furthermore, they evaluate the Protect College Sports Act and how legislative efforts are attempting to navigate player pay in an era dominated by the transfer portal and unprecedented roster turnover.
The discussion then transitions to the immense expectations placed on high-profile programs and individual players, specifically the unmatched hype surrounding Texas quarterback Arch Manning. Dodd and Coach unpack Paul Finebaum's recent, highly critical takes on programs like Indiana and Michigan, using his commentary to pivot toward an analysis of Florida State's ongoing struggles under Mike Norvell despite massive stadium and financial investments. Finally, the segment concludes with a look at the Missouri Tigers' future outlook; they agree that while Eli Drinkwitz has built a consistent contender, navigating the newly expanded SEC and maintaining a top-tier roster will demand relentless offensive output and significant financial backing

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