Post-Spring College Football Top 25 for the 2026 Season

Tennessee RB DeSean Bishop on His Faith, Underdog Story, & Vols Football

College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop as TPF’s “Summer Interview Series” rolls on. Patteson describes Bishop as an “underdog, who is rooted and reminded by his faith” and begins the show by asking Bishop when he fully committed his life to Jesus Christ and how he leans on his faith in moments of adversity. The duo then pivots through Bishop’s journey from being a standout running back at the high school ranks to becoming a walk-on for Tennessee Football. Bishop recalls how he felt like he was undervalued coming out of the high school ranks, especially after rushing for 8,347 yards and 102 touchdowns at Karns High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bishop explains how important it was to learn from VFL’s Jabari Small, Jaylen Wright, and Dylan Sampson, and how he was able to have a breakout season for the Big Orange in 2025. The Knoxville native also reveals a never-before-told story of how he was able to play against Alabama last season despite not being able to walk earlier in the week in the lead up to the game. As things wind down, Patteson and Bishop discuss what is to expect this upcoming season, and the All-SEC back shares that he wants to be the best running back in all of college football. Follow The PatteFacts: A College Football Show wherever you get your content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepattefacts X/Twitter: https://x.com/ThePatteFacts  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589

Memphis QB Marcus Stokes on Early Adversity, Choosing Memphis Football, and CFP Expectations

College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by West Florida transfer and Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes as TPF’s “Summer Interview Series” rolls on. Patteson begins the show by asking Stokes how he got into football, and how he dealt with adversity from the public eye at such a young age. The duo then pivots through Stokes’ journey to Memphis, discussing the decision to choose West Florida after being committed to the University of Florida, what he learned during his time with the Argonauts, and how he landed at Memphis. Stokes recalls how he remembered coach Charles Huff’s departure from Marshall to Southern Miss from years prior, in which he took a number of players with him, and how that sense of loyalty was valuable to him. Memphis added a number of transfers this offseason as well, following the hiring of Huff in December, and Stokes detailed how he has tried to lead by example as the quarterback despite all the new faces. As things wind down, Patteson and Stokes discuss what life is like in Memphis, his passion for making music, and this season’s expectations: a College Football Playoff Follow The PatteFacts: A College Football Show wherever you get your content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepattefacts [https://www.instagram.com/thepattefacts] X/Twitter: https://x.com/ThePatteFacts [https://x.com/ThePatteFacts]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589]

Colorado LB Gideon ESPN Lampron on Coach Prime, His Unique College Football Journey, and Why "ESPN" Is His Middle Name

College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson is joined by Bowling Green transfer and Colorado linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron in his first “Summer Interview Series” Podcast. Patteson begins the show by asking Lampron the REAL story about how “ESPN” ended up being his middle name. The duo the pivots through Lampron’s journey to Colorado, discussing the decision to choose his position out of high school, what he learned during his time at Dayton, and how he landed at Bowling Green. Lampron details the uncertainties in College Football of committing to a school only to have your coach leave months later, which is what happened once he became a Falcon. The transfer portal and NIL dominate college football these days, and the two discuss what that looked like for one of the nation’s most highly-coveted recruits, including a never-told story of how Lampron met coach Deion Sanders in the airport. As things wind down, Patteson and Lampron discuss what life is like in Colorado, this season’s expectations, and what Lampron does during his free time. Follow The PatteFacts: A College Football Show wherever you get your content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepattefacts [https://www.instagram.com/thepattefacts] X/Twitter: https://x.com/ThePatteFacts [https://x.com/ThePatteFacts]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589]

The Best Week of College Football in 2026? - TPF Mailbag 6/4

College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson answers questions from fans in his first “TPF Mailbag Podcast.” Patteson takes a number of questions and begins the show by answering which week from the College Football season is the best, and he tells listeners to “circle November 7, 2026” on their calendars. He also reveals which team he currently favors in the highly-anticipated return for Lane Kiffin in LSU vs. Ole Miss. Patteson also answers whether he believes that Louisville has the tools to win the ACC Championship and make the College Football Playoff. In a two-part question, he answers whether LSU and Alabama will go over their win totals, and if Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed will win the Heisman Trophy. Tennessee’s quarterback battle is one of the most intriguing storylines of the offseason, and Patteson delivers his inside information for who he favors heading into the summer. He wraps the episode by answering his SEC sleeper team, and he makes a strong argument for the Kentucky Wildcats under first-year head coach Will Stein.  Follow The PatteFacts: A College Football Show wherever you get your content! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepattefacts [https://www.instagram.com/thepattefacts] X/Twitter: https://x.com/ThePatteFacts [https://x.com/ThePatteFacts]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1 [https://open.spotify.com/show/19It1auDbpFA0QwcphDZfd?si=6e532676279644e1]  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pattefacts-a-college-football-show/id1630719589]

Post-Spring College Football Top 25 for the 2026 Season

College Football's fastest-rising analyst William Patteson ranks his Top 25 teams in College Football following the end of Spring Practice. He reveals which team he has at #1 heading into next season while debating how to stack the "elite" and "fringe elite" teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Notre Dame, Miami, and Georgia. He breaks down his decision to place Curt Cignetti and Indiana inside the top six a year after shocking the country by winning the National Championship. Patteson reveals Arch Manning and Texas’ place inside his rankings and whether Oklahoma joins them inside his Top 10. Michigan is entering a new era with Kyle Whittingham in charge of the Bryce Underwood-led Wolverines but what questions does Patteson have for them and others? Patteson also lists the teams "on the cut" of the Top 25.