The Ruffino & Joe Show

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their Houston Cougars 2026 preview. Joe and Blake also share their 2026 Heisman dark horse picks. Plus, they rank and debate the top five defensive coordinators in college football.

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football, starting with Chaz Coleman leaving Tennessee. Joe and Blake also preview BYU football heading into the 2026 college football season. Plus, they discuss which college football transfers will have the biggest impact for national contenders like Miami, Indiana, Georgia, Texas, and more.0:00 Introduction8:45 Chaz Coleman29:10 BYU Preview50:00 Transfer Portal Players

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football, starting with the NCAA’s major eligibility rule changes for athletes. They also react to the Brendan Sorsby situation after the NFL denied his path into the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft. Plus, they discuss Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith reportedly being rated as a 99 overall in EA Sports College Football 27.0:00 Introduction6:40 Brian Kelly 15:20 New NCAA Rule Changes31:30 Jeremiah Smith43:55 Brendan Sorsby

Joe and Blake discuss how much pressure is on Josh Heupel at Tennessee in 2026. The guys also deliver their Iowa 2026 preview, breaking down what to expect from Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes’ offense, and a key quarterback battle. Iowa must replace Mark Gronowski’s production, with Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski among the main names competing for the starting job under offensive coordinator Tim Lester. Joe and Blake close by ranking the top five offensive coordinators in college football, discussing the best play-callers, scheme builders, quarterback developers, and offensive minds entering the 2026 season.

Joe and Blake react to the newest movement around the Protect College Sports Act and why the SEC and Big Ten are pushing back. The guys also deliver their Virginia Tech 2026 preview, discussing what to expect from James Franklin’s first Hokies team, quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, and defensive lineman Kemari Copeland. The episode closes with the Matt Rhule hot seat tracker and what Nebraska needs to accomplish in 2026.