Coach is joined by Tony Barnhart for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of college football, specifically focusing on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in game preparation. The duo discusses how AI could revolutionize the analysis of transfer portal data and the breakdown of opponent film, potentially condensing hours of manual labor by graduate assistants into mere minutes of automated processing. They also explore current legal challenges facing the NCAA, specifically regarding player eligibility and the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on the sport’s traditional structure.

The conversation shifts to historical reflections and conference dynamics, featuring a look back at the career of Archie Manning and his record-breaking performances in the late 1960s. Barnhart shares insights from his upcoming book on the SEC, highlighting the leadership of influential figures like former commissioner Roy Kramer and athletic director Vince Dooley. The segment concludes with a look at modern conference realignment, including North Dakota State’s move to the Mountain West and ongoing debates about the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to a 24-team format, which could signal the end of traditional conference championship games.

<p data-path-to-node="0">Coach is joined by Tony Barnhart for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of college football, specifically focusing on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in game preparation. The duo discusses how AI could revolutionize the analysis of transfer portal data and the breakdown of opponent film, potentially condensing hours of manual labor by graduate assistants into mere minutes of automated processing. They also explore current legal challenges facing the NCAA, specifically regarding player eligibility and the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on the sport&rsquo;s traditional structure.</p>
<p data-path-to-node="1">The conversation shifts to historical reflections and conference dynamics, featuring a look back at the career of Archie Manning and his record-breaking performances in the late 1960s. Barnhart shares insights from his upcoming book on the SEC, highlighting the leadership of influential figures like former commissioner Roy Kramer and athletic director Vince Dooley. The segment concludes with a look at modern conference realignment, including North Dakota State&rsquo;s move to the Mountain West and ongoing debates about the potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to a 24-team format, which could signal the end of traditional conference championship games.</p>

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.