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After a brief hiatus from completing our conference previews, and the whole thing has gone to hell in a handbasket. We discuss the cancellations so far, what it's like to be a fan of a team who won't play this season, how testing has changed to potentially allow for football, and more. Diving into the #WeAreUnited and #WeWantToPlay movements, how these can play out for a season this year but also situations in the future. Wrapping up the show, we go over the modified Big 12, SEC, and ACC schedules – maybe making some prediction changes along the way.    Additional Topics : Liberty's testing initiative, high profile players that have opted out, questions from Twitter, how good can Kentucky possibly be, and Kiel doubling down on his bold SEC pick.    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We preview the 2020 SEC season, going over new coaching and coordinator hires, grading out some coaches who may (or may not) be on the hot seat, highlight some players to watch out for, key games this season, and make our 2020 conference championship predictions!    Additional Topics : The soul of Feleipe Franks, Offensive/Defensive philosophy changes and growing pains across the league, LSU's talent drain?, good quarterbacks all over the league, Bo Pelini is back!, and much more!    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We preview the 2020 ACC season, going over new coaching and coordinator hires, grading out some coaches who may (or may not) be on the hot seat, highlight some players to watch out for, key games this season, and make our 2020 conference championship predictions!    Additional Topics : Jeff's love of sequences, the (perceived) history of Virginia Tech offenses, Louisville/North Carolina explosiveness, Duke & Miami's defensive lines, who will replace Justyn Ross, and more!    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We preview the 2020 Big Ten season, with special guest @MarcGivler of BuckeyeScoop.com. Going over new coaching and coordinator hires, preview players to watch out for, key games this season, and make our 2020 conference championship predictions! We also speak about the Big Ten's decision to go to a conference only, and what that may mean for the conference and CFB in 2020.    Additional Topics : Is Kirk Ciarrocca or Mike Bajakian a better hire, why Schiano is the best option for Rutgers, Mel Tucker, the next step at Maryland, Penn State & Ohio State's stable of running backs, turnover at Michigan, Fross & Brohm with make-or-break years, PJ Fleck, and more!    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We preview the 2020 Big 12 season, with special guest Parker Flemming (@statsowar) going over new coaching and coordinator hires, grading out some coaches who may (or may not) be on the hot seat, preview players to watch out for, key games this season, and make our 2020 conference championship predictions!    Additional Topics : Is Tom Herman going all in cleaning house with coordinators, replacing Jalen Hurts production, tons of great quarterbacks throughout the league, what makes the Big XII the most fun conference to watch, what sort of leap to expect from Spencer Sanders & Max Duggan, and more!    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

BONUS EPISODE : We breakdown the recent proposal for conference realignment in response to COVID-19, brought to you by none other than Pat Forde. Sports Illustrated released the guidelines and the teams...and let's just say some teams really got wronged. Conference by conference we discuss what we love, like, hate & pick our "conference winner".     Additional Topics : Why are you doing this to Hawai'I, how long until Penn State loses a conference game, at least two fantastic lacrosse conferences, another two fantastic baseball conferences, and what the hell is this rating system.  Partner of the Forgotten5  Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We preview the 2020 Pac-12 season, going over new coaching and coordinator hires, grading out some coaches who may (or may not) be on the hot seat, answer some listener questions, preview players to watch out for, key games this season, and make our 2020 conference championship predictions!    Additional Topics : How the Pac-12 can help with exposure, a deep-dive into what makes Wilcox special, Kevin Thomson the next Dennis Dixon or next Hackenberg?, how can Utah rebound, Max Borghi, and more!    Interact with us on Twitter @RunPodOption   Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

Bonus episode! We did a guest spot with Hardcore CFB to discuss the upcoming 2020 season, Covid, CFB Playoffs, and more.  Go give Cory a follow @HardcoreCFB or "Hardcore College Football" on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, wherever you listen! Chapter XXXVIII: 2020 Storyline Game & Quotes w/Marty | Run Pod Option Show description : The 2020 College Football season is quickly approaching us! I allow Marty from Run Pod Option to come on the show to talk about which storylines are going to be headlines in the 2020 season. We talk COVID-19, CFP Newcomers, and other storylines from all Power Five Conferences and a little love to the G5 as well. Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption  Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net  Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We welcome back Nic & invite another of the Forgotten 5 family in Part II of our G5 2020 preview; we discuss the Mountain West & American Athletic conference's 2020 season this episode. Covering new coaching hires, grading current coaches on the state of their program, players to watch in each conference & predictions for the Championship games.    Additional Topics : Four different MWC West division champion picks, how great of a job is UNLV, Troy Calhoun's tenure, Craig Bohl becoming a force in the conference, a Nevada legacy running back, San Jose State's WR Room, UCF's QB Room, deep diving into ECU, and more!    Interact with us on Twitter, @RunPodOption   Email Us runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network   Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We have sports logo nerd Robert Behrens (@rcb05) on to discuss some of our favorite (and least favorite) logos in college football in what was an extremely fun show to take part in. Conference by conference, we talk about our best & worst, rounded out by our Top 10s! Give us a listen, and let us know on Twitter what school has your favorite logo?    Additional Topics : Penn State driving slowly, an Aggie speaking highly of UT?, Jayhawks debate, Foghorn Leghorn on steroids, and more!    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We are joined by Forgotten5's Nic Lewis to discuss all things MAC, Conference USA, & Sun Belt in Part One of our G5 2020 Conference previews. Every conference we go through incoming coaches and staff, players to watch on both sides of the ball, games to tune in for, and we make our predictions for each division and championship.  Follow Forgotten5 on Twitter; @RememberF5or visit them, http://www.forgotten5.com   Additional Topics : Frank Solich's pants, a key (re)addition to UAB's defense, how long of a leash does Dana Dimel have, Lester's WMU team, Arkansas State's QB battle, and so much more!    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We invite Corwin Heller from the Juicing The Numbers Podcast to come on and talk about the 2020 NFL Draft.  We cover some potential hidden gems, some absolutely beautiful draft classes (we see you, Cowboys), mind-numbing selections in the first round, and why the Bears did worse with less.    Additional Topics : Great value deep for the Vikings, the Raiders doing what everyone thought, Aaron Rodgers' replacement, Jalen Hurts at the next level, and a few handfuls of undrafted free agents that could really make a difference.    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We spoke with Matt Brown, author of "What If? A Closer Look at College Football's Great Questions," the Extra Points newsletter (https://mattbrown.substack.com/), and formerly of SBNation.  We discuss some of the short-term and long-term effects COVID-19 may have on large and small athletic departments, the future of coach salaries, and poke around on some "What Ifs" in the modern era of college football.    Additional Topics : Tulane and Jim Harbaugh, economical influence on boosters for programs, could Nick Saban have won a championship for the Hurricanes, and more!    Follow Matt Brown on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/MattBrownEP     Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We are joined by Kyle Johnson, former CSFL standout with Chestnut Hill College.  We discuss what the CSFL (Sprint Football) is, CSFL history, some of the standout names you may of heard (Brendan Clements) & loads of fantastic talent that he introduces us to.  We cover the game's growth, which newer addition to the CSFL to keep an eye out for, and just how odd that Navy coaching gig is.    For more information about CSFL (Sprint Football), give Kyle a follow on Twitter @CSFLHub, check out his podcast & give the CSFL Hub web-site a visit at https://sprintfootball.game.blog/    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We take a crack at the NFL First Round draft, making our way from #1 to #32.  Analyze that great picks, laugh at some of the bad picks, and address some key needs for NFL teams.  Did #TankingForTua work out for the Dolphins?  What one running back went in the first round?  How many LSU players went in the first round?  Who are some really great treasures that will be available after the first round that your team may look to add; gems and potential UFA to keep an eye out for.      Take a listen, and tell us how you thought we did for your team!      Additional Topics : Is Henry Ruggs III more like Tyreek Hill or Tavon Austin?  Gary Patterson sweating.  Who fell to the Jets that could be an absolute game changer?      Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We run through what we think are some of the most impactful transfers coming into the 2020 college football season, which new QB will have the most impact, what a fullback transfer can do to a program, and Oregon might have a treat at WR.  We also play a little recruiting class trivia, go over some of the biggest surprises from recruiting this year (both good & bad), and we dive deep into the one-time transfer rule being promoted and just what kind of trouble schools may get into.    Additional Topics : Franks the most impactful SEC QB transfer?  UCLA running out of money, Kiffin may have himself a stud TE, former NFL coaches glory – or lack thereof, and more!      Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We discuss all of the head coach moves in FBS that have occurred, list the priorities for Michigan State's coaching search, interesting coordinators and just how wild the SEC West is going to be.    Additional Topics : Is Sam Pittman the best hire in the SEC this year, Mountain West's new head coaches and their importance for realignment,  All Hail Rolovich, the path to Florida State's climb back into relevance, and more!    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We discuss everything about the LSU vs Clemson National Championship Game, how good was Joe Burrow, Trevor Lawrence's worst game of his career, what plays changed the course of the game, and some analytics grades across the board.  We also read your survey responses for YOUR favorite moments/games of the 2019-20 season submitted by you.    Additional Topics : Jimbo Fisher is the Ultimate Warrior, how Pac-12 refs are like Spider-Man, Georgia Tech's elite punter, ¿Texas regresó?, beauting TTUN, Minnesota's dream weaving, and more!    Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net    Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

How about them playoffs!  We talk about the results of LSU/OU (yikes) & Clemson/Ohio State!  Take a tour of all the post-New Year's Day bowls, from Birmingham all the way to the LendingTree.  We also discuss some of our favorite bowl games so far this season, and finish with a strong pick-a-side National Championship preview.    Additional Topics : Boston College's dudes, Ric Flair droppin' refs, scorned by Hawai'I, how much Kiel still hates Pitt, maybe USC is just not good, Kirk 'the hitman' Ferentz, and more!      Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Presented by the Fifth Quarter Network, http://www.fifthquarter.net      Subscribe, Rate, and Review! 

We cover every bowl from the Independence to the Sugar, we dive into the playoff matchups, and we make our picks for every game with some news/notes for each!  We discuss if Wake Forest has just lost it, which state has more Redboxes (Illinois or Cal), does Oklahoma State stand a chance, what Kansas State is on the precipice of, and why Air Force/Washington State should be a lot of fun.    Additional Topics : Harbaugh/Saban, how will Memphis be different without Norvell, Belk Bowl should be a fun mess, is Oregon/Wisconsin secretly the best game, and more!      Interact with us on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/runpodoption    Email Us at runpodoption@gmail.com    Subscribe, Rate, and Review!