Coach is joined by college football reporter Dennis Dodd to break down major offseason storylines and the landscape heading into the upcoming season:


College Football Playoff Expansion & Media Rights: Analysis of former Fox Sports Networks president Bob Thompson’s commentary on CFP valuation, discussions surrounding a potential 20-team playoff model, and whether ESPN can retain exclusivity versus opening bidding to networks like Fox, NBC, CBS, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime.


The SEC Championship Game vs. CFP: Greg Sankey’s stance on CFP formatting, the financial value of the SEC Championship Game (~$100 million annually), and the cultural impact of maintaining the title game in Atlanta versus expanding playoff berths.


SEC Eligibility & NCAA Rule of Restitution: Commissioner Sankey’s memo instructing SEC programs to adhere strictly to NCAA eligibility rules to avoid future penalties regarding additional years of eligibility under pending court rulings.


Jayden Daniels Cease-and-Desist: The legal merits and precedent of Jayden Daniels’ legal team issuing a cease-and-desist to LSU regarding the reissuing of his No. 5 jersey to an active player.


Preseason Rankings & AP Poll Trends: Historical trends of preseason Top 10 teams finishing the season unranked, the impact of high transfer portal turnover on roster consistency, and expectations for programs like Ohio State, Notre Dame, and USC.


Morning Practice Schedules: The evolution of early-morning practice routines pioneered by coaches like Chip Kelly, focusing on player recovery, scheduling logistics, and beating afternoon heat.


Media Access & Modern Press Boxes: The rise of credentialed digital media, podcasting, and streaming outlets, and the ongoing necessity of on-site reporting.

Coach is joined by college football reporter Dennis Dodd to break down major offseason storylines and the landscape heading into the upcoming season:
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College Football Playoff Expansion &amp; Media Rights: Analysis of former Fox Sports Networks president Bob Thompson&rsquo;s commentary on CFP valuation, discussions surrounding a potential 20-team playoff model, and whether ESPN can retain exclusivity versus opening bidding to networks like Fox, NBC, CBS, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime.
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The SEC Championship Game vs. CFP: Greg Sankey&rsquo;s stance on CFP formatting, the financial value of the SEC Championship Game (~$100 million annually), and the cultural impact of maintaining the title game in Atlanta versus expanding playoff berths.
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SEC Eligibility &amp; NCAA Rule of Restitution: Commissioner Sankey&rsquo;s memo instructing SEC programs to adhere strictly to NCAA eligibility rules to avoid future penalties regarding additional years of eligibility under pending court rulings.
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Jayden Daniels Cease-and-Desist: The legal merits and precedent of Jayden Daniels&rsquo; legal team issuing a cease-and-desist to LSU regarding the reissuing of his No. 5 jersey to an active player.
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Preseason Rankings &amp; AP Poll Trends: Historical trends of preseason Top 10 teams finishing the season unranked, the impact of high transfer portal turnover on roster consistency, and expectations for programs like Ohio State, Notre Dame, and USC.
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Morning Practice Schedules: The evolution of early-morning practice routines pioneered by coaches like Chip Kelly, focusing on player recovery, scheduling logistics, and beating afternoon heat.
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Media Access &amp; Modern Press Boxes: The rise of credentialed digital media, podcasting, and streaming outlets, and the ongoing necessity of on-site reporting.
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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.