Ole Miss is in the middle of one of its busiest transfer portal stretches yet, and the timing couldn’t be more chaotic.
In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben react live as Ole Miss stacks early portal commitments, hosts visitors, and prepares to leave for the Fiesta Bowl all at the same time. The guys break down what Pete Golding’s early portal approach tells us about his priorities, why Ole Miss is leaning heavily into defensive additions, and how the program is handling roster building in the middle of a playoff run.
The conversation dives deep into the quarterback dominoes, including Austin Simmons entering the portal, Trinidad Chambliss’ waiver uncertainty, and which transfer QBs Ole Miss is monitoring if it needs to add more than one. Ben also runs through the latest intel on portal targets at defensive back, linebacker, edge, offensive line, and wide receiver.
There’s also discussion on:
Ole Miss’ four early portal commitments and positional needs
Why the portal calendar is broken especially during bowl season
Pete Golding’s role in keeping the organization intact
Retention vs. replacement and why both matter right now
Live listener questions and rapid-fire portal evaluations
Ole Miss is fresh off a Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, and the program is headed into uncharted territory.
In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down what the Sugar Bowl victory meant inside the Superdome, why the atmosphere felt different than any Ole Miss moment before, and how this win changes the mindset of the fanbase.
From there, the conversation shifts to what comes next:
The transfer portal outlook, including quarterback movement and roster retention
What Austin Simmons transferring means for Ole Miss
Why Trinidad Chambliss remains central to the immediate future
Early thoughts on Ole Miss’ upcoming matchup with Miami
Where Ole Miss has to win at the line of scrimmage
What the Rebels need from the passing game to advance
Portal additions to watch and roster construction moving forward
In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down Ole Miss vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, revisiting what went wrong in Athens and what must change for the Rebels to pull off the upset. From Trinidad Chambliss’ role to defensive matchups and game-script realities, the guys give an honest preview of the CFP showdown .
The conversation expands to the rest of the College Football Playoff bracket, including Ohio State vs. Miami, Texas Tech vs. Oregon, and Alabama vs. Indiana, plus who actually looks built to win a national title.
The episode also dives deep into:
Ole Miss transfer portal strategy and retention battles
NIL realities and “right of first negotiation” leverage
Key roster decisions heading into 2026
Live listener questions and game-week predictions
A wide-ranging CFP episode covering playoff football, roster construction, and what really matters this time of year.
In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben recap an unforgettable weekend in Oxford as the Rebels host and win their first-ever College Football Playoff game, breaking down what the moment meant for the program, the fanbase, and the future of Ole Miss football.
From there, the conversation turns national with a full breakdown of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, including Ole Miss vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, Texas Tech vs. Oregon, Ohio State vs. Miami, and Alabama vs. Indiana. Sudu and Ben give their picks, matchup keys, and honest thoughts on which teams look like true national title contenders.
The episode also covers:
• What Ole Miss’ playoff win says about the post–Lane Kiffin era
• Pete Golding’s role in stabilizing the program
• Transfer portal and quarterback outlook discussions
• Why automatic qualifiers remain a problem in the CFP format
• Live listener questions and real-time reactions
In this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down the full context behind Lane Kiffin's latest text to Ben, why the question was asked, and what it says about Kiffin, Ole Miss, and the lingering fallout from his exit.
From there, the conversation shifts back to football with:
First-round College Football Playoff predictions
Ole Miss vs. Tulane preview and matchup thoughts
Transfer portal quarterback and roster options for the Rebels
How Pete Golding and John David Baker are navigating postseason prep
Live listener questions and bracket reactions
The Pete Golding era is in full swing as Ole Miss hires John David Baker as offensive coordinator. In today’s episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down why JDB was the right hire, what his scheme brings to Oxford, and how Ole Miss plans to keep its offensive identity intact after Lane Kiffin’s departure.
We also take a look at the Rebels’ College Football Playoff showdown with Tulane, how the roster and staff are stabilizing, and what still needs to happen before kickoff.
Then the conversation shifts national as Sudu and Ben react to Utah partnering with a private equity firm to operate its athletic department, a groundbreaking move that could reshape the future of college sports.
Plus:
• CFP talk
• Which teams we trust the most heading into postseason play
• Live audience questions on the portal, staff hires, player movement & more
Lane Kiffin is officially gone, and the Lane to LSU fallout has turned into one of the wildest coaching exits in Ole Miss history. In today’s episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben break down everything Rebels fans are asking:
• Why Kiffin’s exit was so messy
• How Pete Golding became the next Ole Miss head coach
• What this means for recruiting, the playoff push, and the program long-term
• Which staff members are staying or leaving
• The truth behind the rumors surrounding Lane, LSU, and Ole Miss
• How the players reacted and what the locker room looks like now
We also dive into what Ole Miss should do on offense moving forward, and whether the Rebels’ playoff seeding could be impacted.
Lane Kiffin is officially leaving Ole Miss for LSU, and he’s doing it in the messiest way possible. In this special breaking-news edition of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben go deep into the chaos surrounding Kiffin’s exit, the timeline of how it unfolded, and how Ole Miss found stability through the storm.
We walk through the viral confrontation between Ben and Kiffin, the behind-the-scenes details from inside the Manning Center, and why Ole Miss fans have every right to feel blindsided. Then, the conversation shifts to the future as Pete Golding is named the new Ole Miss head coach, with the defensive staff staying intact ahead of the College Football Playoff push.
This episode covers:
• The full breakdown of Lane Kiffin’s departure to LSU
• Why the exit unfolded so chaotically and emotionally
• Why Pete Golding makes sense as the new head coach
• What’s next for Ole Miss in the Playoff
• Reactions from fans, players, and media on the ground
One of the wildest days in Ole Miss history captured as it happened.
In Episode 14 of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben dive into the latest around Kiffin’s future, how Ole Miss fans are handling the uncertainty, and which coaching dominoes could fall next.
Plus:
-Why Georgia Tech OC Buster Faulkner deserves real Power 4 head coach consideration
-Why Kewan Lacy and Haynes King should both be in New York for the Heisman ceremony
-And why Georgia and Ohio State might have separated themselves from the rest of college football heading into postseason play
Ole Miss is 10-1 and in the middle of its best season in school history, but instead of celebrating, Rebel fans are stuck wondering if Lane Kiffin is staying or headed to Florida.In Episode 13 of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben dig into the latest on the Kiffin rumors, why the uncertainty overshadows a historic season, and what Ole Miss can do if he leaves.Plus:-Who would be the right fit to replace Kiffin if he takes the Florida job?-Week 13 predictions and playoff talk-Why college football’s coaching timeline is broken, and fans pay the price
Sudu and Ben are claiming it 40 Week on this episode as former Ole Miss defensive lineman Kentrell Lockett joins Game Runs Deep to relive Ole Miss' legendary 2008 upset over Tim Tebow and the undefeated Florida Gators.
Lockett, who wore the number 40, takes us inside the story of his iconic blocked PAT in The Swamp, what it meant for Ole Miss football, and memories of playing for Ed Orgeron and Houston Nutt.
Plus, Sudu and Ben talk:
-Lousiville and Virginia making the ACC look bad
-What Indiana's Comeback Win Over Penn State Says About The Hoosiers
-Key Week 12 matchups and more
Another week, another firing, and another round of Lane Kiffin rumors. On this episode of Game Runs Deep, Sudu and Ben:
Rank the top open Power 4 jobs and predict who fills those vacancies (LSU, Florida, Penn State, Auburn, and more)
Hugh Freeze’s firing at Auburn and how it shakes up the coaching carousel
Lane Kiffin’s future at Ole Miss
Tennessee fans turning on Josh Heupel despite his success
Predicting the first College Football Playoff Poll of the season, Bless Your Heart, and more
Brian Kelly is out at LSU and suddenly, Lane Kiffin is the hottest coach in the country. Can Ole Miss keep him in Oxford? Or will SEC giants like Florida or LSU make offers he can’t refuse?
Sudu and Ben dive into:
What led to Brian Kelly’s firing
Why Lane Kiffin is priority No. 1 for every major opening
The real risk of LSU vs Florida in today’s NIL/portal era
How Ole Miss’ streamlined structure keeps them competitive
Which programs are still in the playoff hunt
Week 9 recaps + “Bless Your Heart”
Week 10 predictions around the SEC
From the buyout madness to the pressure cooker expectations in Baton Rouge and Gainesville, we break down the most chaotic coaching carousel in college football history.
Is Lane Kiffin really leaving Ole Miss for Florida? Sudu and Ben break down the Lane Kiffin to Florida rumors and explain why the idea of a “bigger job” doesn’t hold up in modern college football.
The duo are also joined by Nick Douglas, co-author of “WHERE DID OUR GAME GO?: Inside College Football’s Billion-Dollar Transformation,” to explore how NIL, the transfer portal, realignment, and TV money have reshaped the sport, and why the traditional power dynamics no longer apply.
The guys also recap Ole Miss’ defensive struggles against Georgia, Gunner Stockton’s Heisman push, Ty Simpson’s breakout, and Carson Beck’s regression, plus their Week 9 predictions and upset picks.
Former Georgia Bulldog quarterback and current Fox 5 Atlanta Sports Director and Bulldog Network sideline reporter DJ Shockley joins Sudu and Ben for a loaded new episode of Game Runs Deep . Shock breaks down:
Why Georgia’s pass rush and secondary haven’t looked like vintage Bulldog units
How Trinidad Chambliss’s mobility could stress the Dawgs’ defense
What Ole Miss must do to pressure Gunner Stockton and control the tempo in Athens
Kirby Smart’s mindset leading a young, resilient Georgia team through adversity
Then, it’s a Game Runs Deep fan-favorite moment — Sudu and Shock reunite for their original “Bless Your Heart” segment, the one they first created together on TV before debuting on Game Runs Deep. Along with Ben, they relive the funniest, wildest, and most painful plays from around college football in Week 7.
After Shock signs off, Sudu and Ben go in-depth on the national landscape, including:
Why Ty Simpson has emerged as the clear Heisman Trophy favorite
How Missouri’s misuse of star RB Ahmad Hardy cost them a shot at Alabama
Why Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Hoosiers might be the most improved team in the Big Ten — and why he deserves national recognition as one of the top coaches in college football
Then comes everyone’s favorite rant segment — “Grinding My Gears with Ben Garrett.” This week, Ben sounds off on the narrative that every fanbase thinks it can hire Lane Kiffin away from Ole Miss. He lays out why the Rebels have become a legitimate national program under Kiffin, and how the school’s facilities, NIL resources, and investment make it one of the SEC’s most attractive jobs.
The show wraps with Week 8 predictions, including Sudu and Ben’s upset picks for the biggest games across college football.
It’s one of the most complete episodes yet — equal parts analysis, insider insight, and pure CFB energy.
Sudu and Ben are back on Game Runs Deep after an unforgettable Week 6 of college football. The guys break down Florida’s stunning upset of Texas and what it means for Billy Napier’s future, plus Alabama’s statement win behind Ty Simpson and the steady hand of Kalen DeBoer. They give long-overdue credit to Clark Lea and Vanderbilt for pushing Bama to the brink — and explain why the Crimson Tide look like a playoff threat again.
Ben debuts a brand-new segment, “Grinding My Gears,” unloading on James Franklin. The guys also bring back “Bless Your Heart," highlighting the college football players who got embarrassed on the wrong end of big plays this week.
From Arch Manning’s struggles and Texas’s offensive line woes to the rise of Navy’s Eli Heidenreich and UCLA’s Targaryen-looking play-caller Jerry Neuheisel, it’s a full, fiery, and funny breakdown of everything from Week 6.
Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett are back after a jam packed week of the college football season. The guys break down Ole Miss’ statement win over LSU in Oxford and what Trinidad Chambliss’ rise means for Austin Simmons and Lane Kiffin’s offense. Then, they dive into Alabama’s signature road win at Georgia, what Ty Simpson’s performance means for the Tide, and whether Kirby Smart has a “Bama problem.” From Brian Kelly’s coaching blunders to James Franklin’s ceiling at Penn State, plus why officiating accountability remains broken, this episode covers it all.
Sudu and Ben are back with a loaded Week 5 slate — Georgia–Bama, Ole Miss–LSU, Penn State–Oregon, and more. The guys kick things off by owning what they got wrong last week before diving into Auburn–Oklahoma’s officiating debacle, why Ole Miss’ defense might be better than anyone thinks, and which teams are truly overrated or underrated heading into late September. They spotlight QBs like Dylan Raiola, Josh Hoover, and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, debate the state of Clemson under Dabo, and ask if Fran Brown is college football’s next big coaching hire. Plus, a spirited conversation on Lane Kiffin’s future and the money/enthusiasm gap across programs.
Week 3 of the 2025 college football season delivered everything — upsets, breakout stars, and playoff implications. Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break it all down on Game Runs Deep.
Georgia’s Gunner Stockton silences doubts with a huge performance in Knoxville
Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar keeps the Vols in the SEC hunt
Ole Miss finds a spark in Trinidad Chambliss — QB controversy in Oxford?
Texas A&M and Mario Craver light up Notre Dame, but why are the Irish still ranked?
Auburn vs. Oklahoma preview: John Mateer vs. Jackson Arnold showdown
Florida vs. Miami, Clemson’s decline, and is Dabo headed for Alabama?
New segment: Bless Your Heart — highlighting the weekend’s most meme-worthy plays
From contenders and pretenders to wild coaching speculation, Sudu and Ben give you the sharp takes and behind-the-scenes insight you won’t find anywhere else.
Week 2 in college football was supposed to be light — instead, it delivered upsets, chaos, and big questions across the SEC. Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break it all down on Game Runs Deep:
Florida Upset: USF stuns the Gators, and Billy Napier’s seat gets scorching hot.
Heisman Watch: Oklahoma’s John Mateer emerges as the frontrunner after shredding Michigan.
QB Spotlight: Arch Manning looks banged up, Austin Simmons shows flashes but turnover issues continue, and could Trinidad Chambliss factor in for Ole Miss?
Georgia vs. Tennessee: Are the Dawgs vulnerable with Gunner Stockton at QB, and can Joey Aguilar keep the Vols rolling?
Ole Miss Takeaways: Kewan Lacy’s breakout, Pete Golding’s defense, and a gritty win over Kentucky.
Looking Ahead: Ole Miss vs. Arkansas, Auburn vs. Oklahoma, and why Vanderbilt might upset South Carolina.
Parity has arrived in the SEC — and no team looks invincible.