Unafraid Show with George Wrighster

George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down Big 12 win totals for 2026, including Texas Tech football, BYU football, Utah football, Arizona football, Arizona State football, Baylor football, Oklahoma State football, TCU football, Kansas football, UCF football, Colorado Buffaloes, and the rest of Big 12 football. George also reacts to SEC football commissioner Greg Sankey talking about the messy future of college football, Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning calling out NIL enforcement, Marcus Freeman’s accountability at Notre Dame football, and Deion Sanders taking criticism from a former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback. The biggest part of the show is the full Big 12 win total breakdown with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden going team by team through Texas Tech, BYU, Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Oklahoma State, TCU, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, UCF, and Colorado. George explains why Texas Tech looks like the clear Big 12 favorite, why BYU feels like the best challenger, why Arizona is being slept on, why Arizona State is one of the biggest mysteries in college football, why Baylor and TCU are facing serious pressure, and why Colorado’s year-four expectations under Deion Sanders are still a major issue. The episode also hits college football governance, Greg Sankey and SEC power, Notre Dame culture under Marcus Freeman, NIL enforcement, recruiting, transfer portal strategy, and the future of the sport. #Big12 DeionSanders #OregonFootball #Big12Football #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #TexasTechFootball #BYUFootball #UtahFootball #ArizonaFootball #ArizonaStateFootball #BaylorFootball #OklahomaStateFootball #TCUFootball #KansasFootball #UCF #ColoradoFootball #GregSankey #DanLanning #MarcusFreeman #DeionSanders #NIL #CFP #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #UnafraidShow #NotreDameFootball  #TexasTech #Big12News #cfbnews   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Greg Sankey, Dan Lanning, Marcus Freeman, Deion, Big 12 Win Totals 02:38 Greg Sankey And The Messy Future Of College Football 07:21 Dan Lanning Calls Out NIL Enforcement Chaos 12:00 Marcus Freeman’s Accountability Is Why Notre Dame Recruits Trust Him 15:34 Deion Sanders Takes A Shot From A Former Colorado QB 20:22 Big 12 Win Totals Begin 22:09 Ralph’s Wild AI Highlight Take 29:24 Big 12 Rankings And Win Totals Intro 31:11 Texas Tech 2026 Win Total Prediction 34:09 BYU 2026 Win Total Prediction 36:31 Utah 2026 Win Total Prediction 39:00 Arizona 2026 Win Total Prediction 42:50 Arizona State 2026 Win Total Prediction 46:05 Baylor 2026 Win Total Prediction 49:09 Oklahoma State 2026 Win Total Prediction 51:23 TCU 2026 Win Total Prediction 54:20 Cincinnati 2026 Win Total Prediction 56:22 Iowa State 2026 Win Total Prediction 58:28 Kansas 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:01:51 UCF 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:08:00 Colorado 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:13:19 Top 10 Football Movies Of All TimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down Big Ten win totals for 2026, including USC Trojans football, Oregon Ducks football, Ohio State football, Michigan Wolverines football, Indiana football, Penn State football, Iowa football, Washington Huskies football, Wisconsin football, Nebraska football, and the rest of Big Ten football. In this Unafraid Show live episode, George also reacts to Matt Leinart refusing to un-retire his USC jersey for a recruit, Dante Moore opening up about his mental health and growth from UCLA to Oregon, Greg Sankey’s latest SEC power play, and the Bruce Pearl backlash.   The biggest part of the show is the full Big Ten win total breakdown with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden going team by team through USC, Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, Indiana, Penn State, Iowa, Washington, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Purdue, and Rutgers. George explains why USC’s 8.5 number is a pressure warning for Lincoln Riley, why Oregon’s 10.5 says national championship, why Ohio State’s 9.5 feels shockingly low, why Indiana’s 10.5 is a trap, and why Penn State, Washington, and Wisconsin all have paths to beat expectations. The episode also hits college football recruiting, NIL, retired jerseys, mental health in CFB, Greg Sankey and SEC politics, Bruce Pearl nepotism criticism, and NCAA Tournament bracket picks.   Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Big Ten Win Totals, Matt Leinart, Dante Moore, Greg Sankey 04:00 Matt Leinart Refuses To Un-Retire USC No. 11 08:24 Dante Moore Opens Up About Mental Health And UCLA 14:01 Greg Sankey’s SEC Power Play Explained 18:07 Why Bruce Pearl Keeps Getting Criticized 23:08 Big Ten Win Totals Begin 26:13 USC Trojans 2026 Win Total Prediction 33:10 Ohio State Buckeyes 2026 Win Total Prediction 38:25 Oregon Ducks 2026 Win Total Prediction 44:53 Michigan Wolverines 2026 Win Total Prediction 49:07 Indiana Hoosiers 2026 Win Total Prediction 53:00 Penn State Nittany Lions 2026 Win Total Prediction 57:05 Iowa Hawkeyes 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:00:08 Washington Huskies 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:06:15 Wisconsin Badgers 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:08:21 Illinois Fighting Illini 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:10:58 UCLA Bruins 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:13:47 Minnesota Golden Gophers 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:16:39 Nebraska Cornhuskers 2026 Win Total Prediction 01:22:15 Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers Rapid Fire 01:28:30 George And Ralph Reveal Their NCAA Tournament Brackets   #BigTen #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #USCFootball #OregonDucks #OhioStateFootball #MichiganFootball #IndianaFootball #PennStateFootball #WashingtonFootball #NebraskaFootball #WisconsinFootball #IowaFootball #MattLeinart #DanteMoore #GregSankey #BrucePearl #LincolnRiley #DanLanning #RyanDay #KyleWhittingham #CurtCignetti #MattCampbell #CFP #CollegeFootballTalk #CFBNews #UnafraidShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden break down why college football spring practice still matters in college football, why the Queens transfer portal controversy is being viewed all wrong, how NFL Draft age trends are affecting recruiting. This Unafraid Show live episode also finishes with a hilarious and fascinating top 10 list of the most unbelievable sports performances ever. The episode opens with George explaining why CFB spring football still matters, especially for young players, early enrollees, and programs trying to build culture. Using Curt Cignetti’s comments as a jumping-off point, he argues that spring reps are where confidence, discipline, physicality, and development really start to show. He also explains why Nick Saban’s approach to teaching football in the classroom before the field still makes a ton of sense. Then George reacts to Queens University coach Grant Leonard being upset about larger schools scouting his players during the conference tournament. George says smaller schools need to stop thinking with a scarcity mindset and start selling development as the product. Using Nevada coach Jeff Choate’s “come here, develop, then go get paid” idea, he argues that becoming a launching pad can actually help programs recruit better and grow faster. Later, George and Ralph dive into NFL Draft age trends, why first-round teams still chase younger prospects, and what that means for recruiting, holdbacks, and how fans evaluate five-star and high four-star prospects. It turns into a bigger conversation about upside, floor, physical development, and why age matters more than many people want to admit. The show also tees up a debate about who really runs the state of Florida right now with Miami, Florida State, and even USF in the conversation. And to close the episode, George and Ralph go through their top 10 most unbelievable sports performances ever, sparked by Bam Adebayo’s shocking 83-point game. Subscribe to The Unafraid Show for more college football analysis, recruiting talk, transfer portal debate, NFL Draft discussion, and bold sports commentary. ***Download the app today and use promo code UNAFRAID to score SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code UNAFRAID. https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-OhBC1JaUJI Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Spring Practice, NFL Draft Age Trends 02:37 Why CFB Spring Practice Still Matters 05:13 Nick Saban’s Teaching-First Coaching Philosophy 07:13 Queens University Transfer Portal Controversy 10:05 Jeff Choate’s “Go Get A Million From Oregon” Pitch 12:13 Caden Pinnock, NIL Reality, And Smaller Schools 15:03 NFL Draft Age Trends And Recruiting 20:56 Jeremiah Smith And The Problem With More Tape 23:51 Why George Values High-Floor Prospects 24:04 Holdbacks, Factories, And NFL Projection 31:15 Third-Round Picks And Why Older Players Rise Later 36:10 Who Should Have Stayed In School Longer? 39:36 Why Recruit Age Matters More Than Fans Admit 43:45 Top 10 Most Unbelievable Sports Performances 47:56 Buster Douglas Shocks Mike Tyson 49:19 Tim Howard’s World Cup Save Frenzy 50:40 Linsanity And Jeremy Lin’s Unreal Run 52:51 Fernando Tatis Sr. Hits Two Grand Slams In One Inning 54:56 David Tyree’s Helmet Catch 58:21 Monty Curry’s 522-Yard Game 01:01:35 Abebe Bikila Wins Barefoot 01:13:56 Tommy Frazier’s Legendary Title Game 01:17:28 Outro #CollegeFootball #NFLDraft #CFB #TransferPortal #Recruiting #SpringPractice #oregonfootball  #GeorgeWrighster #RalphAmsden #MiamiHurricanes #FloridaState #USF #CurtCignetti #NickSaban #QueensUniversity #JeffChoate #BamAdebayo #SportsDebate #CFB #UnafraidShow #oregonducks #ohiostatefootball #notredamefootball #indianafootball #bigten #secfootball #nil #big12 #accfootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Wrighster breaks down the biggest issues in college football before diving into every SEC team’s biggest fear for the season with Brooks Austin from The Film Guy Network, and later bringing in Ralph Amsden for a huge quarterback tiers debate. This episode of The Unafraid Show covers Greg Sankey, SEC power, the NCAA’s future, a Senate media-rights proposal, Brian Kelly, Sherrone Moore, SEC Football fears, and the quarterbacks shaping the next college football season. The show opens with George reacting to Greg Sankey’s comments about the SEC, the NCAA, and the future of college football, plus a broader conversation about power, money, media rights, and whether the sport is headed toward a super league or collective bargaining model. George also weighs in on whether Brian Kelly deserves another shot and what it would take for Sherrone Moore to rebuild trust. Then Brooks Austin joins the show to go through every SEC team’s biggest fear for the upcoming season. From Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Auburn, Texas A&M, South Carolina, and beyond, George and Brooks break down the one thing each SEC program does not want to admit it is worried about. This part of the episode is built for SEC fans who live for team-by-team debate, roster concerns, playoff pressure, and brutal honesty. Later, Ralph Amsden joins George for a full college football QB tiers conversation. They sort quarterbacks into Heisman / elite, championship caliber, NFL draft darling, future face of college football, portal-bound, hype quarterbacks, and track stars. The segment includes takes on Dante Moore, CJ Carr, Nico Iamaleava, John Mateer, Devin Dampier, Lenorris Sellers, Kevin Jennings, Rocco Becht, Byron Brown, and more. This is a loaded episode with college football power talk, SEC Football analysis, roster concerns, coaching debates, and QB rankings all in one place. Subscribe to The Unafraid Show for more college football analysis, SEC talk, Big Ten debate, recruiting conversation, quarterback rankings, and bold takes from George Wrighster. #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #cfb  #texaslonghorns #GeorgeWrighster #BrooksAustin #TheFilmGuyNetwork #RalphAmsden #GregSankey #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #QBtiers #DanteMoore #CJCarr #BrianKelly #SherroneMoore #TexasFootball #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaFootball #LSUFootball #OklahomaFootball #cfbpredictions #cfbnews #quarterback #rankingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of George Wrighster's College Football Show, George gets into the list of attendees in Donald Trump's March 6th College Sports Roundtable- are any of these people going to be able to fix the real issues that are actually ailing college sports? College football is in a weird spot right now: NIL money is exploding, the transfer portal is basically free agency, the College Football Playoff keeps creeping toward bigger expansion, and the people “in charge” still don’t have a clean system that everyone trusts. The calendar insanity, recruiting windows, enforcement that changes case-by-case, and the constant gamesmanship around schedules and CFP résumés. The point is simple: you can’t keep patching leaks while the entire boat is cracked. Then former NFL All-Pro and Maryland football legend Shawne Merriman joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation that ties the college game to the pro game: Big Ten realities, how money changes roster building, how scouts really view traits at the NFL Combine (including why arm length matters for edge rushers), and why being a great football player doesn’t automatically mean you can box at a high level (yes, the Jake Paul athlete-callout talk gets addressed). It’s a mix of serious football truth and the kind of real-life athlete perspective fans don’t usually hear. To close, Ralph Amsden jumps in for the 2026 season roadmap: Oregon football’s biggest pressure points as the hunted team in the Big Ten, the Ducks’ “can’t slip” games (USC, Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Washington), and the non-conference matchups that will shape CFP narratives across the sport—Miami vs Notre Dame, Ohio State vs Texas, Alabama vs Florida State, Oklahoma vs Michigan, and Notre Dame vs BYU. If you want college football explained simply—with NIL, CFP, Big Ten/SEC power dynamics, NFL Combine truth, and the games that will decide the season—this episode is loaded. Chapters: 00:00:00 – Donald Trump college sports roundtable + “who got left out” 00:00:46 – New NIL system is broken + “don’t bring problems, bring solutions” 00:02:16 – Biggest college football problems: calendar, scheduling, NIL, portal, officiating, CFP size 00:03:05 – NIL imbalance + pay-for-play vs real NIL + eligibility questions 00:05:48 – Who’s invited: commissioners, ADs, coaches (Saban, Urban, etc.) 00:09:16 – Why nothing changes without the players in the room 00:10:22 – What breaks the system first: donor fatigue + fan frustration + TV pressure 00:14:58 – The fix: College Sports Commission power + player leadership + CBA roadmap 00:18:44 – NIL clearinghouse/NILGO + deals stuck or rejected 00:22:07 – Money at stake: approvals vs rejections + eligibility consequences 00:23:02 – How NIL cap gets worked around (brands/media-rights partners) 00:24:57 – The “salary cap” idea: unlimited NIL, limited pay-for-play 00:25:56 – Shawne Merriman Interview begins 00:26:51 – Shawne Merriman on Maryland football + Big Ten money reality 00:29:55 – Transfer portal/NIL accountability: “you shouldn’t keep money and bounce” 00:31:16 – Parenting athletes: pressure + responsibility in modern football 00:34:49 – NFL Combine talk: edge rushers + freak athlete era 00:36:14 – Arm length matters: what scouts/GMs really value 00:40:37 – David Bailey (Texas Tech) + pass rush impact vs combine drills 00:45:35 – Will Anderson (Alabama Football) example: “who cares about drills—can he rush?” 00:46:23 – Jake Paul vs NFL players: why boxing/MMA craft is different 00:52:48 – Watching your kids play football hits different (parent nerves) 00:56:32 – AI in sports business + Sean Merriman tech ventures 00:58:54 – Ralph Amsden joins 01:01:12 – Oregon Ducks national championship pressure talk 01:14:27 – Oregon vs USC football at the Coliseum: recruiting + statement game 01:19:28 – Oregon at Illinois football: Big Ten road danger 01:22:02 – Why Oregon–Ohio State doesn’t define the season (if Ducks handle business) 01:23:00 – Oregon vs Michigan football: Kyle Whittingham factor 01:31:50 – Oregon vs Washington Huskies: rivalry + “can’t lose” 01:37:20 – 5 most important college football non-conference games begin 01:38:33 – Miami Huricanes  football at Notre Dame football: CFP eliminator vibes 01:40:21 – Ohio State football at Texas football: rematch + pressure game 01:44:41 – Florida State football vs Alabama football: season consequences 01:49:01 – Oklahoma football vs Michigan football: litmus test matchup 01:50:54 – Notre Dame football at BYU football: tough road test   #CFB #OregonFootball #donaldtrump #TransferPortal #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff #bigtenfootball  #SECFootball #OregonDucks #USCFootball #MichiganFootball #NIL #WashingtonFootball #miamihurricanesfootball  #NotreDameFootball #OhioStateFootball #TexasFootball #AlabamaFootball #FloridaStateFootball #BYUFootball #OklahomaFootball #UnderdogFantasy #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #shawnemerriman #CollegeFootballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.