Football Weather covers the college football landscape from a different perspective. Hosts Matt Blaszka and Galen Clavio explore the key storylines, games, personalities, and structural changes that dominate the college football landscape on a weekly basis. With one host from the northeast and one host from the midwest, we approach college football as the universal American sport that it is, rather than something that just belongs to one specific region of the country.
Football Weather covers the college football landscape from a different perspective. Hosts Matt Blaszka and Galen Clavio explore the key storylines, games, personalities, and structural changes that dominate the college football landscape on a weekly basis. With one host from the northeast and one host from the midwest, we approach college football as the universal American sport that it is, rather than something that just belongs to one specific region of the country.
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Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka recap a deceptively quiet Week 12 that still brought plenty of drama — from Oregon’s win over USC and Oklahoma’s defensive slugfest with Missouri, to the LSU / Ole Miss / Florida drama surrounding Lane Kiffin.
The guys also dive into Georgia Tech’s collapse, Illinois’ puzzling loss to Wisconsin, and whether Iowa or Illinois are actually good. Then it’s time for the Merit Poll, Heisman breakdowns, a discussion of the college football calendar and how it affects coaching movement, and a loaded Rivalry Week preview — including Ohio State–Michigan, Texas A&M–Texas, and Indiana’s push to stay perfect.
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If you missed it last night, GC went live with Matt Blaszka and Rhett Lewis to talk about the CFP Committee Rankings for Week 3. We talked about Indiana’s continued placement at 2nd in the rankings, their potential landing spots and opponents, and the chances of various teams at making the final rankings, including deep dives into Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Michigan, USC, Utah, and Vanderbilt.
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Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down a wild mid-November weekend that sent shockwaves through college football — Oklahoma upsets Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Georgia surges, Texas collapses, and the playoff picture gets even messier.
The guys dive into what Oklahoma’s win means for the SEC and CFP race, how Georgia’s dominance reshapes expectations, and whether Alabama can still sneak in. They also discuss Lane Kiffin’s future, Texas A&M’s wild comeback, Ohio State and Indiana’s steady control of the Big Ten, and what the new Merit Poll says about the real playoff contenders.
Plus: a look ahead to Week 12, the biggest CFP selection questions, and how coaching chaos at programs like Maryland and Wisconsin reflects the new NIL-era realities.
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It’s officially Football Weather! Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka dive into another wild week across college football — Indiana’s dramatic win at Penn State, Oregon's last-minute drive to win at Iowa, Texas Tech handling BYU -- to the ongoing chaos in the CFP rankings and the stunning reports about a potential Big Ten private equity deal that could reshape college sports.
The guys also break down big results across the SEC, Big 12, and ACC — including A&M racking up another win, Vanderbilt surviving a scare versus Auburn, Wake Forest wrecking the ACC race (again), and what the committee might do next.
Plus: a full Week 12 preview, playoff projections, and why the business of college football might never look the same again.
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Matt and Galen do their first-ever live Football Weather, talking through the initial reveal of the CFP rankings. They discuss the results as they appeared in real-time, and then look at the paths of teams such as Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Georgia, BYU, Texas Tech, and Texas over the next few weeks. They also answer a variety of viewer questions about seeding, bowl dates, and what-if scenarios for certain teams.
It’s officially Football Weather!Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka react to another stunning weekend in college football — highlighted by Auburn firing Hugh Freeze, Penn State’s continued collapse, the two-way battle at the top of the Big Ten, and the growing list of blue-blood programs that can’t keep up in the new NIL era.The guys also unveil their new Merit Poll, break down the coming College Football Playoff reveal, and discuss what the coaching carousel says about how fast the sport is changing.🎙️ Presented by Homefield Apparel — use code HOME23 for 15% off your first order.👉 Subscribe for weekly national college-football insight, playoff analysis, and a bit of chaos — because it’s always Football Weather.
Brian Kelly is out at LSU — and college football’s coaching carousel just went nuclear. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down why LSU made the move, what it says about the sport’s buyout insanity, and which big jobs (Florida, Penn State, Auburn, and more) could be next.
Then it’s on to the field: Indiana annihilates UCLA in another statement win, Texas A&M rolls through LSU, Alabama survives South Carolina, and Oregon grinds one out versus Wisconsin. We update the Football Weather Merit Poll and debate who really belongs in the playoff picture heading into November.
Plus: a most chaotic Week 10 slate: Ohio State–Penn State, Vanderbilt–Texas, Tennessee–Oklahoma, USC–Nebraska, and late-night fireworks in Cincinnati–Utah.
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Another wild week in college football — and it’s officially Football Weather. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka dive into the shakeups at the top, from Florida firing Billy Napier to Miami’s stunning loss to Louisville, plus the ACC’s chaos and the ever-tightening Big Ten playoff race.
We break down huge performances across the SEC, the rise of Georgia and Texas A&M, Indiana’s dominance, the national Merit Poll, and a full preview of Week 9 — including Indiana–UCLA, Ole Miss–Oklahoma, and the massive Vanderbilt–Mizzou matchup.
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James Franklin is out at Penn State — and college football’s coaching carousel just exploded. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka dig into the stunning firing, how a playoff-level program collapsed in two weeks, and what it means for the next wave of major job openings.
Then it’s on to the field: Indiana stuns Oregon on the road in the Hoosiers’ biggest win in program history, shaking up the Big Ten and the playoff race. We break down IU’s defensive dominance, Ohio State’s steadiness, Ole Miss’s scare, and why Florida, Michigan, and Clemson are trending the wrong way.
Plus: our updated Merit Poll (Indiana No. 1!), the new economics of coaching contracts, and full previews of Ole Miss–Georgia, USC–Notre Dame, and the Holy War between Utah and BYU.
It’s mid-October — chaos season — and it’s officially Football Weather.
What was supposed to be a quiet college football weekend turned into chaos. UCLA shocks Penn State in one of the biggest upsets in decades, Miami dominates Florida State, and Alabama reasserts control in the SEC.
Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down what went wrong for James Franklin and Penn State, how Miami’s win changes the playoff race, and where Oregon-Indiana ranks among Week 7’s biggest matchups. Plus, this week’s updated Football Weather Merit Poll and a full look ahead to Alabama-Mizzou, USC-Michigan, and more.
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Week 6 is here and the college football season is heating up! Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down a wild Week 5 — Oregon outlasting Penn State in double OT, Alabama knocking off Georgia in Athens, Ole Miss taking down LSU, Indiana’s gritty win at Iowa, and more.
We dive into the SEC chaos, the Big Ten separating into tiers, ACC playoff hopes, and Notre Dame’s fading chances. Plus, our brand-new Football Weather Merit Poll and a full preview of the biggest Week 6 matchups — including Miami vs Florida State, Vanderbilt’s shot at Alabama, and Texas Tech at Houston.
Indiana just dropped a 63–10 hammer on Illinois — and the whole country noticed. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka dive into the Hoosiers’ statement win, what it means for the Big Ten, and how national perception has shifted. We also tackle Clemson’s collapse, Wisconsin’s slide, Texas Tech’s playoff push, and Oklahoma’s rise.
Plus: our updated Merit Poll, why the AP and Coaches polls are broken, and a loaded Week 5 preview featuring Alabama–Georgia, Oregon–Penn State, LSU–Ole Miss, and Indiana at Iowa.
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College football is heating up, and Football Weather is here to break it all down.
Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka recap the biggest games of Week 3, including Texas A&M’s win at Notre Dame, Georgia’s overtime battle with Tennessee, Vanderbilt’s surprising rise, and Clemson’s collapse. They dive into the coaching chaos at UCLA and Virginia Tech, discuss which jobs could open next, unveil their post-Week 3 Merit Poll, and preview a stacked Week 4 slate — headlined by Indiana vs Illinois in Bloomington.
From playoff contenders to coaching hot seats, it’s all on the table.
Week 2 brought chaos across college football: Florida collapses against South Florida, Clemson’s offense looks lost, and the ACC and Big 12 face early playoff doubts. Galen and Matt ask whether or not to hit the panic button on key teams, unveil the first Football Weather Merit Poll, and preview Week 3’s biggest matchups — including Clemson–Georgia Tech, Tennessee–Georgia, Miami–USF, and Notre Dame–Texas A&M.
Week 1 delivered chaos and clarity. Galen Clavio and Matt Blaszka break down Miami’s statement over Notre Dame, Ohio State’s defensive strangulation of Texas, LSU’s win at Clemson, and Florida State pushing Alabama around up front. What’s real, what’s noise, and how should we adjust our priors?
We also debut the Football Weather Merit Poll and set the table for Week 2: Michigan–Oklahoma, Illinois–Duke, Iowa–Iowa State, Baylor–SMU, plus our favorite upset alerts and trap games. Quick hits on Tennessee, Auburn, Utah, South Carolina, and early Big Ten reads (including IU’s opener context).
In this episode
Miami vs. Notre Dame: takeaways and Cristobal’s late-game decisions
Ohio State 14–7 Texas: Arch vs. an NFL-level defense
LSU at Clemson vs. FSU at Alabama: who’s for real?
Big Ten temperature check + Nebraska/Cincy notes
Football Weather Merit Poll (Top 10)
Week 2 watch list, upset picks, and must-see matchups
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Week 1 is here. We debut the Football Weather Rankings, break down the SEC’s move to nine conference games (and what it means for Playoff paths), hit quick Week 0 takeaways, and make our picks for the biggest games of the weekend.
On this episode
SEC to 9 conference games: winners, losers, and scheduling ripple effects
Week 0 notes: Ireland slog, Kansas pop, Stanford–Hawai‘i chaos
How our Football Weather Rankings work + early mini-board
Week 1 picks & previews: Texas–Ohio State; Alabama–Florida State; LSU–Clemson; Notre Dame–Miami; Wisconsin–Miami (OH); Michigan State–WMU; Auburn–Baylor; Georgia Tech–Colorado
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College football is back. Galen and Matt dig into the Big Ten’s 24/28-team CFP chatter, decode what Michigan’s penalties actually change, and run a rapid Week 0 preview with intrigue levels and quick picks.
What you’ll learn:
• Why a bigger playoff might fit modern CFB
• What mattered (and what didn’t) in Michigan’s sanctions
• The Week 0 games worth your time—and why
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Who actually has a path to the College Football Playoff? In this episode of Football Weather, we break down the ACC and Big 12 races—and where Notre Dame fits into the bracket math. We talk résumés, schedule landmines, committee optics, and which teams have real margin for error.
What we cover:
ACC contenders and the at-large calculus
Big 12 chaos vs. credibility (and why two-loss teams could linger)
Notre Dame’s path: must-win spots and swing games
Strength of schedule, November positioning, and “style points”
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The Football Weather podcast shifts its focus to the Big Ten as the 2025 college football season approaches. After back-to-back national championships and four teams in last year’s College Football Playoff, the Big Ten is the most dominant conference in college football — and 2025 looks even deeper.
We break down:
Ohio State's title defense and playoff path
Oregon and Penn State’s chances at a deep postseason run
Whether Indiana can repeat its surprise 2024 performance
Key schedules and matchups for USC, Washington, Nebraska, Illinois, and Minnesota
Which non-conference games will shape the playoff picture this year
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The 2025 College Football season starts in just a few weeks! With the calendar now fully turned to August, Football Weather is looking at the college football landscape with an eye to which teams have a legitimate shot at making the 2025 edition of the College Football Playoff. We start with the Southeastern Conference, a league which tried and failed to promote several three-loss teams as legitimate playoff contenders last years. While Alabama, South Carolina, and Ole Miss all missed out on the 2024 Playoff, they were right in the middle of the conversation. How does the conference stack up this year? We go through all the schedules and matchups, and try to figure out how programs like Texas, Georgia, LSU, Texas A&M, and Florida might fit into the playoff debate this season.