The Chuck Oliver Show

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with how soccer fans and college football fans have so much in common, and Nebraska releasing a video for their uniform reveal. We then catch up with Florida with Shane Matthews from “Pod Up With Matthews in the Morning.”

Mike Hardge of 1300 the Zone in Austin looks at the latest CFB developments in the state. Chuck and Heath discuss the possible reason for the Big Ten's push for 24 in the CFP. Pete Fiutak of College Football New previews the upcoming season. 

Chuck reacts to the college sports bill making it out of committee in DC. Chuck and Heath discuss why the bill is perceived as heavily driven by Texas Tech's interests. Mark Ennis of 93.9 the Ville in Louisville assesses the latest with the Cardinals.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews looks ahead at the season. Chuck and Heath discuss the latest unproductive CFP managers meeting. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine gives the latest on Michigan

Chuck thinks Brendan Sorsby actually benefits from being in the supplemental draft instead of the regular one. Chuck and Heath discuss the Protect College Sports Act making it out of committee but still facing major headwinds in Congress. Jeff Cameron of Warchant updates the latest with FSU.

Rivals National Recruiting reporter Adam Gorney analyzes the latest developments. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big 12 cutting fines in half for the teams that skipped bowls last season, and what it says about the future. Ben Garrett of OMSpirit updates Ole Miss preparing for the season.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss how a baseball result just upped the pressure on Steve Sarkisian this season. Shea Dixon of the Bengal Tiger updates the latest with LSU.

Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB topics. Jed May of UGA Sports updates the latest on Georgia. On3 Senior CFB Insider Chris Low discusses his SEC coach rankings and more.

Chuck reacts to the end of the Brendan Sorsby / Texas Tech saga. Chuck and Heath analyze some other impacts of the Sorsby mess. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.

Charleston Post and Courier Soth Carolina beat guy David Cloninger sizes up the latest with South Carolina. Chuck and Heath discuss Kentucky hiring Michigan State's AD. Drew DeArmond of ESPN 97.7 The Zone in Huntsville looks at the latest on Alabama. 

Chuck reacts to the Big 12 filing a suit for permission to sanction Texas Tech if they play Brendan Sorsby. Chuck and Heath discuss the difference between how Texas Tech is proclaiming support for Sorsby's mental health versus how they handled another recent high profile football player. Larry Williams of Tiger Illustrated updates the latest with Clemson. 

CBS Sports National CFB writer Chris Hummer discusses his piece on the black market paying for unofficial recruiting visits and the Texas Tech saga. Chuck and Heath discuss Colorado having lost momentum heading into year four of Deion Sanders as coach. St Louis Post-Dispatch Missouri beat writer Eli Hoff assesses the latest on the Tigers.

Chuck reacts to Texas Tech's leaders putting out a video trying to spin the Brendan Sorsby saga. Chuck and Heath discuss the potential problems Sorsby playing could create for him. Andrew Spivey of Gator Country discusses the massive renovation of Florida's statement.

Eddie Radosevich of 107.7 the Franchise in Oklahoma City updates the latest with the Sooners. Chuck and Heath discuss USC naming the first "Director of AI" in CFB. Jeff Tarpley of Gig Em 247 goes over the latest Texas A&M developments.

Chuck reacts to the ham-handed remarks by Texas Tech officials trying to defend playing Brendan Sorsby. Chuck and Heath discuss Florida announcing a 1.45 billion renovation to the Swamp. Justin Hokanson of Auburn Sports details the latest with the Tigers. 

On3 CFB analyst Clark Brooks assesses what Brendan Sorsby is as a player and whether he's such a difference maker that it makes sense Texas Tech would play him in the face of criticism. Chuck and Heath discuss how many players in the history of CFB might actually be worth debasing your program's reputation for in pursuit of a title. Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 sizes up the latest with Tennessee.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big 12 ADs pushing the conference to take action on Brendan Sorsby's potentially playing for Texas Tech. Andrew Jones of Tar Heel 247 assesses where things stand at North Carolina.

Chuck and Heath discuss the ridiculousness of people trying to excuse the Sorsby saga through whataboutism. Jake Crain of "Crain and Cone" from on3 reacts to the Sorsby ruling's impact. Kelly Quinlan of Jackets Online updates the latest on Georgia Tech.

Chuck reacts to the pushback against Texas Tech after Brendan Sorsby got his injunction to play Monday. Chuck and Heath discuss Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell's USA Today piece trying to put political heat on the SEC and Big Ten. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.

Nick Roush of KSR looks at Will Stein's recruiting and program messaging at Kentucky so far. Chuck and Heath discuss the one possible positive out of the Brendan Sorsby injunction. Faxon Childress of 105.5 the Roar in Clemson looks at Clemson's more aggressive recruiting this season.

Chuck reacts to Brendan Sorsby getting his injunction to prevent the NCAA from enforcing their eligibility ruling against him. Chuck and Heath discuss Greg Sankey's public proclamation that the SEC and Big Ten have no interest in forming a super league by merging. Jordan Hill of Dawgs 247 updates the latest on Georgia.

Heath starts hour 2 looking at South Carolina with Wes Mitchell from Gamecock Central, and some early numbers on some big games this season. We then talk the SEC with Chris Gordy from the Locked On SEC Podcast. 

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with how fun it might be to have conference challenges in football like they do in basketball, and some new features of the NCAA football video game. We then go around the world of college football with Ralph Russo from The Athletic.

Heath starts hour 2 talking Notre Dame with Nick Shepkowski from SI, and Joey McGuire’s comments about Texas during an announcement. We then look at Florida with Zach Abolverde from Gators Online. 

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with a look back at yesterday’s congressional hearing, and the NC State Virginia game in Brazil being moved back to the US. We then take a deeper look at yesterday’s hearing with Trey Wallace from Outkick.com.

Heath starts hour 2 looking at recruiting with Greg Smith from Rivals, and some foolish remarks from the MAC commissioner. We then talk Ohio State and the Big 10 with Beau Bishop from 97.1 The Fan. 

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with SMU starting a crypto currency, and how there could be an age limit in college football. We then talk with The Film Guy Brooks Austin about the Elite 11 QBs.   

Chuck and Heath discuss Miami's AD search turning contentious. David Murray of Gene's Page updates Mississippi State's progress. Preston Guy of Tiger Bait gives the latest on LSU.

Chuck notes FSU did something better than most realize last season, leading the ACC in rushing. Chuck and Heath discuss the absurdly spread out schedule for this year's CFP semifinals and title game. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.

On3 CFB Insider Pete Nakos looks at a variety of national topics. Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB topics. Eric Henry of Horns 247 updates the latest with Texas. 

Chuck reacts to the new information that came out about Brendan Sorsby's betting habits in the court filings. Chuck and Heath discuss Texas Tech's appeal to the NCAA suggesting a two game penalty for Sorsby. Ira Schoffel of Warchant updates the latest on FSU.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews analyzes some programs whose coaches he's spoken with as he puts together this year's magazine. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big 12 putting replay deliberations on TC this fall like the ACC did. Kolby Crawford of 247 Sports discusses the latest news involving Virginia Tech.

Chuck thinks Jeff Lebby's in a better win now situation. Chuck and Heath discuss Texas Tech challenging Texas to play week one. Charlie Potter of Bama Online assesses the situation at Alabama.

Jarret Johnson of Inside the Red Raiders updates the latest with Brendan Sorsby's eligibility battle at Texas Tech. Chuck and Heath discuss Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek going public with complaints about the timing of Arkansas's games in week 2 and 3. Jon Reed of Fox Sports Knoxville looks at the latest with Tennessee. 

Chuck reacts to the latest legislative proposal to try and regulate college athletics. Chuck and Heath discuss Pete Golding suggesting he'll provide info on tampering by other schools if Ole Miss gets punished for tampering. Ryan Lavoie of Sports Call Auburn joins to discuss the latest on the Tigers.

USA National CFB Columnist Blake Toppmeyer joins Chuck from SEC meetings in Destin. Chuck and Heath discuss the latest bill in DC to try and establish federal rules for college sports. The State (Columbia) Clemson beat reporter Chapel Fowler updates the latest from Clemson. 

Chuck reacts to Jon Sumrall's comments at SEC Meetings about not being willing to miss Tulane's playoff. Chuck and Heath discuss Texas Tech's reaction to Brendan Sorsby's reinstatement request being denied by the NCAA. Steven Willis of the "Locked on Ole Miss" pod assesses the latest with Ole Miss.

Chuck and Heath discuss the SEC possibly reprimanding Lane Kiffin for his Vanity Fair interview comments about Ole Miss. David Lake of Inside the U looks at Miami's offseason so far. 247 Sports Director of HS Football Scouting Andrew Ivins shares the latest on recruiting.

Chuck discusses Greg Sankey's role as the primary voice opposing the CFP expanding to 24. Chuck and Heath discuss why reports that a majority of SEC ADs want to expand to 24 don't actually mean anything. Dave Bartoo joins for his weekly visit.

Tim Hall of 97.1 the Fan in Columbus looks at Ohio State and the Big ten's push for 24 teams in the CFP. Chuck and Heath discuss a report the Big Ten is looking at going to 10 conference games. Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com updates the latest with the Trojans.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the UGA President's comments about the conference imposing its own rules to begin stabilizing since Congress isn't doing anything. On3 National CFB analyst Clark Brooks discusses his top 100 players in CFB.

Jacques Doucet of WAFB TV Baton Rouge reacts to Ed Oregeron being rehired at LSU. Chuck and Heath discuss why FOX and the Big Ten have extra incentive to push for an early expansion of the CFP to 24. Connor Riley of Dawg Nation looks at Georgia

Chuck reacts to Ed Oregeron rejoining LSU's staff. Chuck and Heath discuss why Orgeron is such a perfect fit with what Lane Kiffin's weaknesses are. John Nabors of Inside Arkansas looks at the Razorbacks.

Matt Stahl of AL.com discusses his piece on how much each SEC school spent per win in 2024. Chuck and Heath discuss conferences crying poor publicly while dropping huge dollars to hold meetings at luxury resorts. Sporting News senior writer Bill Bender reacts to the news out of the Big Ten meetings.

Chuck reacts to Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti saying 24 is their only interest for a CFP format and they'll wait until the SEC comes around. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big Ten seeming to believe they're going to dominate the sport going forward. Tyler McComas of KREF radio Norman looks at Oklahoma.

Chuck reacts to Brendan Sorsby filing suit against the NCAA seeking an injunction that will let him play this fall. Chuck and Heath discuss the continuing trend of schools proclaiming support for rules as long as they aren't being asked to actually comply with them. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.

Chuck starts hour 2 looking at Florida State with Brendan Sannone from Noles247, and thoughts on Auburn, we then talk Vanderbilt with Chris Lee from Vandy247.

Chuck starts today with his opening monologue, and an update in the shooting case of Ahmad Hardy. We then talk Tennessee with Russel Smith from FOX Sports Knoxville.

Chuck starts hour 2 with Connor O’Gara from The OG Kickoff, and the only time of the year where college football can get away from the NFL. We then talk recruiting with Adam Gorney from Rivals. 

Chuck is live from Harrahs Cherokee! We start today with the one lone JMU transfer player still at Indiana, and the supposed declining influence of the SEC. We then look at South Carolina with Hale McGranahan from Gamecock247.