McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning

Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with us trying to figure out who actually wants a 24-team CFP & if that's the best path; then, the guys ask which era of College Football was best; later, listeners weigh in with their thoughts on when was the best CFB era; and finally, Cole explains why you decided on which era was best for College Football.  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

The 8am hour of Wednesday's Mac & Cube kept on with Manny Navarro, who covers CFB for The Athletic, telling us how Darien Mensa has fit in with Miami, who are the challengers in the ACC, and what's potentially missing from this year's squad; then, listeners ask what we should expect from Miami and Clemson in 2026; later, Craig Smoak, from 365 Sports, says why this a make or break year for Dave Aranda, what the takeaways were from Spring Ball, and what DJ Lagway brings to this Baylor team; and finally, we continue our Game Draft by picking the one game we'd attend/watch/enjoy for Week 6.  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Wednesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with a look at the kick times that have been announced for the '26 season; then, we have a Draft to pick the games we're most excited for in Weeks 1-3; later, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB for your Birmingham Stallions, tells us the best thing at coach AJ McCarron does to make DTR comfortable, what's the next step for this offense, and how they've prepared to take on Columbus this weekend; and finally, the guys continue their Game Draft through Week 5.  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Thursday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube saw Wimp Sanderson, former men's basketball coach at Alabama, tell us  why the CFP shouldn't have expanded in the first place, if a 2 QB system would work at Alabama, and what should happen to the NCAA Tournament; then, Cole & Greg poke fun at some of the preseason Top-25's that have wild selections; later, the guys have their SEC RB Draft ; and finally, we debate the best Edge Rushers and who'll wreck shop in 2026.    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

The 8am hour of Thursday's Mac & Cube continued with Zach Barnett, from Football Scoop, telling us why he's in for a 24-team Playoff, where some teams could see immediate benefits from expansion, and how the CFP Committee should select the 24 teams; then, Greg explains why he'd have Notre Dame preseason #1; later, Matt Stahl, from AL.com, says why College Football might emulate horse racing when it comes to regulation, if it's realistic to expect some sort of cap to be imposed, and who actually has the influence to make any potential changes; and finally, Greg & Cole get into where Gunner Stockton struggles as a QB.  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Thursday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with a look at Brian Kelly using AI to help him find his next gig & which job might be the best fit for him; then, Chris "The Bear" Fallica, from FOX Sports, tells McElroy & Cubelic why he's not wanting a 24-team Playoff, what he thinks of the early lines on some of the biggest CFB games, and why he's not high on Michigan this year; later, the guys debate who should be #1 post-spring; and finally, Cole wonders why so many people aren't high on Gunner Stockton.     "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with our SEC Wide Receiver Draft, where we pick the best WRs for 2026; then, the guys try to figure out what would make a 24-team College Football Playoff more palatable; later, listeners chime in with their thoughts on CFP expansion; and finally, a few Bad Box Scores of the Day wrap up our wonderful Wednesday!  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

The 8am hour of Wednesday's Mac & Cube continued with Eli Lederman, from ESPN, telling us how they ranked who won the offseason in the SEC; then, is [insert SEC team] a legitimate contender to win the SEC; later, Greg explains why he doesn't view Missouri as a SEC contender; and finally, listeners chime in with their questions on the upcoming CFB season "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Wednesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with a discussion of the AFCA's recommendations for College Football and what will / won't work; then, the guys debate if a 24-team is the right way to go; later, Cole & Greg wonder if the regular season will diminish if these changes go through; and finally, listeners weigh in with their thoughts on the potential changes coming to CFB.     "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Tuesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube kept on with Justin Williams, who covers CFB for The Athletic, telling us why there's not resolution in Sorsby vs. the NCAA (yet), what the Red Raiders will be in '26 without Sorsby, and how private capital will affect the Big 12 moving forward; then, we continue on with the Top 50 QBs to focus on the big names at the bottom of that list; later, Cole & Greg say which supporting casts can help elevate the top QBs; and finally, some unreal Bad Box Scores of the Day close out this Tuesday.    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

The 8am hour of Tuesday's Mac & Cube saw a discussion on how helpful/hurtful private equity will be for the Big 12 & the rest of College Football; then, Cole & Greg break down the top 50 QBs of the '26 season; later, the guys then say which QB will be the biggest climber and faller of those QBs; and finally, is CJ Carr the QB we should be keeping an eye on? "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with the gang discovering why Cinco de Mayo is celebrated & how much power the NCAA actually has over collegiate sports; then, David Hale, from ESPN, tells us how the Duke men's basketball & Amazon Prime streaming deal came about, if this is something that College Football could replicate, and what the ACC's major takeaway was for the NFL Draft; later, AJ McCarron, head coach for your Birmingham Stallions, says what more he wants to see from QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, where the defense has grown this year, and how they've prepared to take on Dallas; and finally, the boys recap the UFL weekend action.  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Monday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube saw the guys point out how so many people become horse racing experts in time for the Kentucky Derby; then, Greg points out why kids should be playing multiple sports for as long as they can; and finally, we're counting the days until there's a $50 million roster.    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

The 8am hour of Monday's Mac & Cube started off with a look at roster retention and how it's drastically affecting everyone but the SEC & Big Ten; then, Greg explains why even the power conferences are in worrisome financial situations; and later, the guys are shocked that GameStop is breaded enough to purchase eBay.    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Monday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with everyone, except Cole, saying how we're massive fans of attending weddings; then, Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, tells us why Kalen DeBoer's contract extension shouldn't have been that surprising, how great of a start Alex Golesh is off to, and which fan bases should be the most cautious heading into '26; and later, Greg asks why so many SEC fan bases are both optimistic AND pessimistic.    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!

Friday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube started off with Dick Jerardi, thanks to Bet Online, tells us what to expect from The Preakness and how best to wager the event; then, the guys have issues with the Top 25 RBs and WRs of the 2000s; later, Damian, SaBerre, and Molly Robinson try to figure out the young generation's musical anthem; and finally, we lay out our TV watching plans, thanks to TD's Fine Furniture in Sumiton.  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

The 8am hour of Friday's Mac & Cube continued with Cole saying why he kind of feels sorry for Brendan Sorsby & his alleged gambling controversy; then, David Payne Purdum, from ESPN, tells us how a college athlete like Brendan Sorsby gets flagged for sports bets, and why the power behind sports books no longer resides in Las Vegas; later, the guys poke fun at Michigan State for allegedly having a meth lab; and finally, Cole has a hilarious story about a legally binding contract on a napkin.    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

Friday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube kicked off with a discussion on media rights and how long will it be until Amazon Prime starts with college football; then, Cole needs help with his airline miles; and later, listeners weigh in with their suggestions on the best rewards points / miles systems.  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

Thursday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube saw Wimp Sanderson, former men's basketball coach at Alabama, tells McElroy & Cubelic why money isn't everything in recruiting, and if Alabama should consider a 2 QB system; then, Greg reveals his love of weddings; later, the guys debate whether or not Iron Man is a rip-off of Batman; and finally, Damian explains why Batman is basically unbeatable.    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!

The 8am hour of Thursday's Mac & Cube continued with Pete Thamel, from ESPN, telling us the latest on surrounding Brendan Sorsby & the gambling allegations, if Sorsby's next step is to go pro, and how deep the QB draft class looks for 2027; then, the guys look at what's next for Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech moving forward; later, Cole & Greg say why those wanting Texas Tech to hire a private detective might've been too much; and finally, the boys like what Greg Sankey had to say about the recent CFP meetings.  "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!