False Start - College Football Podcast

Episode 291: Michigan has Warde Manuel problems, CFB regression candidates, BYU playoff viable?

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/fan_mail/new] Read the manual, Manuel! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) attempted to navigate the tricky situation involving Warde Manuel in Ann Arbor. The longtime Michigan AD seems to be on the way out of town, whether he wants to admit it or not. At one point in time, Nick Saban thought about leaving Alabama for Texas, alright. But he did not, so quit askin'! Don't lose your dinosaur, because this is False Start! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/support]

Episode 290: CFP simulation with new offseason FPI data!, Best CFB coaches today, A new job for Brian Kelly?

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/fan_mail/new] It is decided! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to forecast who is going to win next year's national championship. With the help of ESPN's new FPI rankings, the boys certainly drove this thing into the ditch! After that, they power ranked the best head coaches in college football today, looked at some university administrative stuff, and questioned if Josh Pate is onto something about Brian Kelly's next job. The numbers do not lie because this is False Start! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/support]

Episode 289: The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, Dave Aranda is a magician, False Start's sad World Cup update

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/fan_mail/new] The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, and Coach O is in shambles... On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) spent way too much time talking about the Big 12, and for good reason! The league is now sponsored by Ed Orgeron's favorite energy drink. Could that be what entices him to leave Lane Kiffin behind at LSU to come coach a Power Four program? Dave Aranda also has thoughts about straitjackets. With it being the heart of the offseason, anything and everything was on the table to discuss. Keep your heart rate below 200 BPMs and you'll be fine because this is False Start! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/support]

Episode 288: Clemson's Cooked, How Good is Ole Miss, Players To Get Excited For, Brian Hartline Over-Promises USF

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/fan_mail/new] How good is Ole Miss? Will Clemson ever be good again under Dabo Swinney? Cody Williams flies solo like a cup (giving John Buhler a break) to answer these questions, as well as diving into Curt Cignetti and Indiana’s issues with recruiting, players from each P4 league he’s excited to see in the 2026 college football season, Brian Hartline writing checks he might not be able to cash at USF, and the Heisman House being up for sale.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/support]

Episode 287: False Start goes fast with Ricky Bobby to celebrate the Fourth of July

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/fan_mail/new] If you ain't first, you're last! On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) channeled their inner Shake N Bake to celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang, Ricky Bobby style! The guys talked about coaches, quarterbacks, running backs, and the cinematic masterpiece itself. If you don't chew Big Red, go get some, because this is False Start! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241263/support]