The Fan’s College Football Show is officially back for Week 1! Barrett Sallee and John Michaels break down the start of the real college football season after a taste of Week 0.

The guys dive into the biggest storylines across the country, including the impact of the transfer portal, new quarterbacks at LSU, Indiana, Miami, Auburn and Baylor, and whether these new faces can quickly mesh with their new teams.

Barrett and John Michaels preview the weekend’s biggest matchups, including LSU vs. Clemson, Baylor vs. Auburn, Ole Miss vs. Louisville, SMU vs. Florida State and Oregon vs. Boise State, while making their picks and discussing which teams could make an early statement.

Plus, they debate the national championship outlook for Miami, Indiana and Clemson, what’s next for LSU under Lane Kiffin, and which games have the potential to get completely wild.

Week 1 is here. It’s time for real college football.

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The Fan's College Football Show is back for a brand-new season, with Barrett Sallee and John Michaels breaking down everything you need to know ahead of Week Zero and the 2026 college football season.

The guys dive into the wild offseason that included lawsuits, NIL, the transfer portal, coaching changes and plenty of controversy before turning their attention to the teams and storylines that will define the season.

They discuss Indiana's stunning rise to the national championship, whether Curt Cignetti can reload, and the pressure facing Alabama and Kalen DeBoer after a disappointing end to last season. They also break down Florida State's struggles, Mike Norvell's future and whether the Seminoles can finally get back on track.

The Miami Hurricanes are another major focus, including Mario Cristobal, the roster turnover, the defensive line and why 2026 could be a playoff-or-bust season for the Canes. The guys also debate Lincoln Riley and USC, Oregon, the growing strength of the Big Ten and whether the SEC is still college football's dominant conference.

Plus, it's time for Heisman Trophy predictions, with Dante Moore, Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith and several potential dark horses discussed. Barrett and John also reveal their College Football Playoff predictions, including their picks for Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Miami, Notre Dame, BYU, Clemson and more.

And finally, Week 0 is here. The guys preview Bill Belichick and North Carolina vs. TCU in Ireland and discuss whether Week Zero belongs in college football.

Subscribe to The Fan's College Football Show for weekly college football analysis, SEC coverage, ACC storylines, College Football Playoff predictions, Heisman talk and more throughout the 2026 season.

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The College Football Playoff bracket is officially set — and the biggest story of the day is the three-team debate everyone is talking about: Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama.

In this reaction episode, Barrett Sallee and John Michaels break down every angle of the controversy:

🔥 Did Notre Dame get screwed?
The Irish beat big brands, stayed consistent, and still got pushed out of the final CFP field. Was the committee’s decision justified — or a total miss?

🔥 Miami Hurricanes crash the playoff field
For the first time in decades, the Canes are in the national title hunt. Did Miami truly earn their spot, or did the chaos around them open the door?

🔥 Alabama makes the CFP after getting smoked by Georgia
The Tide were blown out 28–7 in the SEC Championship. So how did they still make the bracket? And should they have?

We also dive into:
• Strength of schedule arguments
• Head-to-head that finally mattered
• Why Notre Dame was the “odd team out”
• Whether Alabama’s résumé was overrated
• How Miami flipped the narrative late in the season
• What the new 12-team format gets right — and wrong

This is the MOST controversial CFP bracket yet, and we’re breaking it all down.

👇 Drop your take in the comments:
Who deserved it more — Notre Dame, Miami, or Alabama?

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The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by John Michaels and Barrett Sallee, breaks down the latest College Football Playoff rankings with a focus on Alabama, Notre Dame, and Miami. The hosts examine how outcomes on conference championship weekend could reshape the playoff picture, especially for teams on the bubble. They also dive into Lane Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss, discussing how the coaching change may impact the Rebels’ postseason readiness.

The show previews this weekend’s marquee conference championship matchups, including:

• Big Ten: Ohio State vs. Indiana
• ACC: Duke vs. Virginia
• Big 12: BYU vs. Texas Tech
• SEC: Georgia vs. Alabama

Michaels and Sallee assess each game’s stakes, implications, and potential pathways to the playoff as Championship Weekend arrives.

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The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by John Michaels and Barrett Sallee, delivers an in-depth look at the biggest storylines shaping the college football landscape. The hosts analyze the latest developments surrounding Lane Kiffin’s coaching future, discussing how his pending decision could impact his program’s trajectory as it continues its push for a playoff berth. They also offer their reactions to the most recent College Football Playoff rankings, breaking down what the committee got right, what raises questions, and how the race may unfold.

With Rivalry Weekend headlining the schedule, Michaels and Sallee preview all the marquee matchups, including the Iron Bowl (Alabama vs. Auburn), Clean Old-Fashioned Hate (Georgia vs. Georgia Tech), the Lone Star Showdown (Texas A&M vs. Texas), Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt, and The Game (Ohio State vs. Michigan). The show provides insight, context, and expert analysis on how these rivalry clashes could shape the postseason landscape.

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The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by John Michaels and Barrett Sallee, recaps Week 13 highlights, including Georgia Tech’s escape at Boston College and their positioning just one win away from clinching an ACC Championship Game berth. The hosts cover Oklahoma’s victory over Alabama, Georgia’s dominant win over Texas, and Texas A&M’s stunning 27-point second-half comeback against South Carolina. The discussion then shifts to this week’s CFP rankings, debating whether the committee accurately reflected team performances, particularly Miami’s placement below Notre Dame despite an earlier head-to-head victory. The show concludes with an in-depth look at the biggest storyline in college football, as Lane Kiffin faces pressure from LSU and Florida and must decide whether to remain at Ole Miss or pursue other opportunities.

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On The Fan’s College Football Show, hosts John Michaels and Barrett Sallee recapped Week 11 of the college football season. Highlights included Indiana’s narrow victory over Penn State on a late drive from Heisman favorite Fernando Mendoza, Texas A&M’s continued push as national championship contenders, and Oregon’s dramatic road win at Iowa with a game-winning drive from Dante Moore. The hosts also debated whether teams would rather compete in conference championship games or prioritize playoff preparation, discussed benching decisions involving preseason standout quarterbacks LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Florida’s DJ Lagway, and analyzed the evolving Heisman conversation. The show concluded with a preview of Week 12 matchups, including Oklahoma vs. Alabama, Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh, and Texas vs. Georgia.

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The Fan’s College Football Show, hosted by Barrett Sallee and John Michaels, recapped a headline-filled Week 9 across the college football landscape. The hosts broke down Texas A&M’s dominant win over LSU, which led to the breaking news of LSU parting ways with head coach Brian Kelly. They also discussed the rising stock of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, calling him one of the hottest coaching commodities in the country, and debated whether he might consider leaving for a premier program such as LSU or Florida. Additionally, the show reviewed Ole Miss’ win over Oklahoma and the mounting pressure on Sooners head coach Brent Venables as playoff hopes fade. Looking ahead, Barrett and John previewed an exciting Week 10 slate featuring marquee matchups including Vanderbilt vs. Texas, Georgia vs. Florida, Oklahoma vs. Tennessee, and Cincinnati vs. Utah.

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