The Chuck Oliver Show

Chuck starts hour 2 talking Tennessee and Joey Aguilar with Russell Smith from FOX Sports Knoxville, and Ohio State president Ted Carter’s take on NIL. We then look around the SEC with Chris Gordy from Locked on SEC.  

Chuck starts today’s show with Cal’s spending and if they can afford to fire a coach, and the passing of friend of the show, Wes Rucker. We then look at Texas with David Eckert from the Austin American-Statesman. 

Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central looks at South Carolina's latest developments. Chuck and Heath discuss the surprising amount Texas is paying Will Muschamp to take over as DC. Auburn coach Alex Golesh discusses what it's been like since taking over the program. 

Head coach of the Auburn Tigers Alex Golesh joins Chuck Oliver on The Chuck Oliver Show to look at what he's building out on the Plains.

Chuck thinks SMU's moves to raise money are a warning to other programs with less deep pockets than them. Chuck and Heath discuss Georgia's latest driving related embarrassments. Trey Biddy of Hawg Sports analyzes the latest news around Arkansas.

Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith looks at the latest recruiting info and trends. Chuck and Heath discuss Jedd Fisch making a puzzling choice in picking a fight online. Anthony Dasher of UGA Sports looks at Georgia's latest staff moves. 

Chuck has thoughts on Clemson. Chuck and Heath discuss whether Dabo Swinney's goodwill with fans could be running out. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine looks at the latest major staff moves out of Michigan.

Chuck and Heath discuss Michigan making major changes in their recruiting and personnel staff. Mark Blankenbaker of ESPN Louisville assesses Jeff Brohm's program as he continues to work to replace staffers. Tony Tsoukalas of Touchdown Alabama looks at what the Crimson Tide landed out of the transfer portal.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss Alabama continuing to make adjustments to their recruiting staff. Dave Bartoo joins for his weekly visit. 

Heath starts hour 2 looking at Vanderbilt with Chris Lee from Vandy247, and schools trying to find cause to fire coaches to save money. We then talk Miami with David Lake from Inside The U. 

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with Sacramento State agreeing to join the MAC and the negative effect on college sports, and Nick Saban and Urban Mayer’s golf outing with the president. We then talk to the head coach of the Florida Gators, Jon Sumrall, about how he’s building the program in a new regime. 

Head coach of the Florida Gators Jon Sumrall joins Heath Cline on The Chuck Oliver Show to look at how he's building the program for the upcoming season.

Phillip Dukes of "The Scoop with Dukes" looks at Auburn as things begin to come together under Alex Golesh. Chuck and Heath discuss LaNorris Sellers unique status as one of just five QBs from the class of 23's top 35 to still be with his program, and the only one with three OCs in that time. Jon Reed of Fox Sports Knoxville analyzes Tennessee and Joey Aguilar's hopes of continued eligibility.

Chuck reacts to the Mississippi court ruling that grants Trinidad Chambliss eligibility for this season pending appeal. Chuck and Heath discuss the Big Ten's latest version of the 24 team playoff. 

Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writer Liam Rooney updates FSU after their transfer portal class met the press. Chuck and Heath discuss the different way coaches discuss their teams in the NIL era. Missouri beat reporter Eli Hoff of the St Louis Post-Dispatch looks at Missouri.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the message sent by Alabama's latest staff hire. Graham Coffey of Dawgs Central looks at Georgia.

Cole Cubelic of WJOX Brimingham and the SEC Network analyzes the impact of several SEC offensive line transfers. Chuck and Heath discuss coaching moves at Oklahoma and Tennessee. Mike Craven of Dave Campbell's Texas Football looks at possible key impact freshmen for various Texas programs.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss another bowl going out of business and some surprising revelations by Nebraska's former AD. Shea Dixon of the Bengal Tiger looks at LSU. 

Chuck and Heath discuss the surprise among the six teams to sign top 15 classes through both high school and the portal this year. Graham Hall of Swamp 247 looks at Jon Sumrall's progress in year one at Florida.On3 Senior Insider Chris Low looks at Gus Malzahn's impact on the game as he retires.

Chuck thinks schools have a much better idea how to use NIL than they did even a year ago. Chuck and Heath discuss the fallout of the Charles Bediako case ruling. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. 

Brian Hadad of Sports Talk Mississippi looks at Mississippi State heading toward spring. Heath goes through some early lines for the first couple of weeks of the 2026 season. Ryan Fowler of Tide 100.9 in Tuscaloosa discusses Alabama.

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss North Dakota State's puzzling move to the Mountain West for football. Tyler McComas of KREF radio in Norman sizes up Oklahoma post transfer portal. 

Mark Passwaters of Aggie Yell updates the latest goings on with Texas A&M. Chuck and Heath discuss UT-San Antonio coach Jeff Traylor's offer to turn the program into a 24-7-365 reality show if someone wants to kick in enough money to buy a national championship. Pete Fiutak of College Football News discusses the difficulty of preseason predictions with Chuck. 

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the meaning of Greg Sankey giving an affidavit opposing eligibility for an Alabama basketball player. Richard Cross of Super Talk Mississippi looks at Ole Miss and Trinidad Chambliss.

USA Today Senior National CFB columnist Blake Toppmeyer sizes up the multiple ongoing eligibility sagas in CFB. Chuck and Heath discuss Texas Tech's defensive staff losing multiple coaches to other gigs. David Cloninger of the Charleston Post and Courier looks at South Carolina.

Chuck analyzes the latest legal development in Trinidad Chambliss's quest for another year of eligibility at Ole Miss. Chuck and Heath discuss an arrest for Georgia that wasn't quite as bad as initial reports. TJ Walker of Big X Sports Radio in Louisville looks at Kentucky's first weeks under new HC Will Stein.

Ryan Callahan of Go Vols 247 assesses the latest info on Joey Aguilar trying to stay an extra season at Tennessee's QB. Chuck and Heath discuss Curt Cignetti's ability to maintain staff continuity after the program's success. Jesse Simonton of the Surrender Cobra Substack looks at the top contenders to be preseason number one. 

Chuck's opening monologue. Chuck and Heath discuss the impact of Georgia losing an up and coming assistant to the NFL. Connor Riley of Dawg Nation looks at the latest stories from Georgia.

Chuck and Heath discuss Georgia Tech losing yet another staffer to a power program.247 Sports Director of HS Scouting Andrew Ivins analyzes Georgia's high profile RB commit for 2027 and the class of 26 prior to their final signing day. Ira Schoffel of Warchant looks at FSU's path forward after OC Gus Malzahn's retirement. 

Chuck's surprised some veteran QBs aren't maximizing their financial opportunities in college. Chuck and Heath discuss Joey Aguilar's lawsuit to try and get another year to play for Tennessee. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. 

Clark Brooks of SEC Stat Cat discusses SEC offensive trends from the 2025 season. Chuck and Heath discuss Gus Malzahn's retirement and its impact on FSU. Anthony Broome of the Wolverine discusses the transition to Kyle Whittingham as head coach. 

Chuck believes Kyle Whittingham is the ideal fit for Michigan at this point in their program. Chuck and Heath discuss the ongoing questions about when the CSC will start to enforce rules visibly. On3 National CFB Insider Brett McMurphy explains why the CFP expansion remains at a stalemate. 

Heath starts hour 2 talking Florida with Jeff Cardozo from WRUF Gainesville, and congress unable to get legislation passed to improve college athletics. We then look around the SEC with Chris Marler from ESPN 104.5.  

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start the show with the news of Lou Holtz being admitted to hospice care, and Hollywood Smothers transferring to Texas. We then look at Missouri with Callum McAndrew from The Columbia Daily Tribune. 

Justin Hokanson of Auburn Sports describes how the early weeks of the Alex Golesh era are going. Chuck and Heath discuss Ohio State's schedule being better to prepare them for postseason in 2026. Tye Richardson of ESPN Arkansas looks at the Razorbacks after a major portal influx.

Chuck believes Curt Cignetti, not Lane Kiffin, has earned the title of Portal King right now. Chuck and Heath discuss more tampering allegations against Ole Miss. Chris Nee of Noles 247 sizes up FSU's roster post portal.

Rivals national recruiting reporter Adam Gorney looks at the final five star rankings a week before the official signing day. Chuck and Heath discuss the group of 6 playoff participant not being required to be a champion any longer, and how that change happened without most schools apparently realizing it. Tyler James of Blue and Gold analyzes the impact of a key staff loss for the Fighting Irish.

Chuck reacts to UNC coach Bill Belichick being left out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first eligible year. Chuck and Heath discuss the possible impact on UNC of the Belichick snub. CBS Sports transfer portal guru Chris Hummer sizes things up after recent controversies involving Darian Mensah and Luke Ferrelli.

Chuck and Heath discuss Duke settling their lawsuit with Darian Mensah and the potential fallout. Jake Wimberly of ESPN 105.9 The Zone in Central Mississippi looks at multiple topics with Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Clint Lamb of Cover Crimson analyzes Alabama changing offensive line coaches.

Chuck reacts to the ACC Championship game moving to the noon slot on Championship Saturday. Chuck and Heath discuss possible changes to the targeting rule. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit. 

Chuck kicks off hour 2 looking at the Dabo-Ole Miss situation with Will Vandervort from The Clemson Insider, and other CFB topics. We then look at what’s happening in Oklahoma with Parker Thune from KREF Radio. 

Chuck opens today’s show with Clemson’s accusations of Ole Miss tampering with a player, and how the presence of talent isn’t enough in the SEC. We then look at Ohio State and their new OC hire with Spencer Holbrook from Letterman Row. 

Chuck starts hour 2 talking with Jake Crain from Crain and Cone on his early top 25, and Damon Wilson committing to Miami after leaving Mizzou. We then talk Tennessee with Russell Smith from Fox Sports Knoxville. 

Chuck’s opening monologue. Chuck then looks at the playoffs staying at twelve games for now before talking USC with Ryan Abraham of USCFootball.com. 

Chuck starts hour 2 talking with Bryce Koon from The Bengal Tiger about what’s happening in LSU, and a new trend in college football starting in Oxford. We then look at Georgia Tech with Kelly Quinlan from Jackets Online.

Chuck opens the show wondering why Dave Doeren is back at NC State, and where CJ Bailey ranks among the QBs in the ACC. We then look at the Georgia Bulldogs with Jordan Hill from Dawgs247. 

Miami beat writer Adam Lichtenstein of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel looks at what's next for the Hurricanes after their loss in the CFP title game. Chuck and Heath discuss the increased difficulty of trying to project "way too early" top 25s. Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit looks at their various portal acquisitions and departures. 

Chuck reacts to Darian Mensah being sued by Duke to try and prevent him leaving. Chuck and Heath discuss one play that could have changed the outcome of the CFP title game. David Glenn of the North Carolina Sports Network analyzes the merits of Duke's lawsuit and what happens now.

Chuck and Heath discuss more angles from the CFP. Chuck and Heath discuss the blatant officiating issues from the title game. Chris Doering of the SEC Network discusses the national title game and what the SEC needs to do to get back there.

Chuck thinks Curt Cignetti's biggest impact will be showing coaches they don't have to move to a "big" program to win a title. Chuck and Heath discuss more from the CFP title game. Dave Bartoo of CFB Matrix joins for his weekly visit.