VSiN College Football Betting Podcast

The 2026 college football season is finally here, and Tim Murray believes there are seven teams with a legitimate chance to win the national championship: Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Texas, Indiana, and Miami.

To break down each contender, Tim brings in insiders and experts who know these programs inside and out. Bill Landis discusses Ohio State, Dan Rubinstein breaks down Oregon, Drew Butler previews Georgia, Tim O'Malley analyzes Notre Dame, Michael Jenkins tackles Texas, Wes Reynolds discusses Indiana, and Alex Donno wraps things up with Miami.

The show covers each team's national championship case...

Tim Murray kicks off the show with a look at the latest college football betting news and win total markets, including his thoughts on Penn State. Then, college football handicapper Kyle Hunter joins the show to reveal his preseason power ratings, identify his favorite win total bets, and break down several key Week Zero and Week 1 matchups.
 

Kyle reveals his top seven teams, with Ohio State and Notre Dame tied at No. 1, followed by Oregon, Indiana, Georgia, Texas, and Miami. He also discusses how he adjusts his power ratings in an era of massive transfer portal t...

Tim Murray welcomes Stanford Steve to the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast to preview the 2026 college football season and discuss the teams, quarterbacks, coaches, and storylines that could shape the race for the national championship.

Stanford Steve reveals his 2026 national championship pick — Notre Dame — while explaining why he is so high on the Fighting Irish. The guys also break down Indiana's chances to repeat, Oregon's championship upside, Miami's potential to be even better than last season, and whether Ohio State can remain at the top of the sport.

The conversation also dives into Penn State and...

Tim Murray welcomes Matt Youmans back to the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast as the 2026 season rapidly approaches. Matt reveals his preseason Top 10 power ratings, including why Notre Dame sits at No. 1, how closely packed the top seven teams are, and why he remains bullish on BYU, Indiana, Georgia and Oregon.

The guys break down major contenders including Notre Dame, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas, Indiana and Oregon before diving into Matt’s best college football bets. They discuss Michigan under 8.5 wins, UCLA over 6.5, Louisville over 7.5 and a potential ACC title run, plus Fresno State as Matt’s pick...

Tim Murray and Adam Burke dive deep into the Group of Six in the latest VSiN College Football Betting Podcast, breaking down the American Conference, Sun Belt, Conference USA, MAC, and the independents.

The guys analyze the biggest conference contenders and uncover their favorite preseason betting angles, including Navy, UTSA, East Carolina, Memphis, South Florida, Army, Tulsa, Georgia Southern, Old Dominion, James Madison, Liberty, Toledo, Miami, Central Michigan, Akron, and UConn.

Adam reveals his favorite win-total bets, including Army Under 7.5, UTSA Over 7.5, East Carolina Over 7.5, Tulsa Over 5.5, Georgia Southern Over 3.5 conference wins, Central Michigan Over 6.5...

Tim Murray and Adam Burke break down the ACC ahead of the 2026 college football season in this comprehensive conference betting preview. The guys discuss Miami as the odds-on favorite to win the ACC, whether the Hurricanes can finally get over the hump under Mario Cristobal, and the biggest questions surrounding their 10.5-win total.

They also dive into Louisville and quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, including Tim's 100-to-1 Heisman bet, Clemson's potential bounce-back season under Dabo Swinney, and whether the Tigers are worth a 14-to-1 shot to win the conference.

The conversation continues with Florida State's difficult schedule...

The VSiN College Football Betting Guide is out. In this Episode of the CFB Podcast Tim Murray is joined by one of the Guide's contributors - Wes Reynolds who helped break down the Big Ten. In this deep-dive episode, the guys analyze the brutal gauntlets awaiting Big Ten contenders. They debate whether laying the price on heavyweight favorite Ohio State (+180) is the sharp play, if Oregon (+260) is being slept on as a powerhouse, or if defending national and conference champ Indiana (+250) can run it back behind their new-look offense. They also pinpoint longshot conference title flyers on mid-tier programs like...

The VSIN CFB Betting Guide is out - In this Episode of the CFB Podcast - one of the magazines contributors Jonathan Von Tobel joins Tim Murray to breakdown the two conferences he reported on -The SEC AND Mountain West. Is Georgia still the team to beat in the SEC? Can Texas live up to the hype? And who takes the crown in a wide-open, reshaped Mountain West? We’re breaking down the SEC blue-bloods where and hunting big-value underdogs out West. Get a full breakdown top picks, best futures, and more all on this episode of the VSIN College Fo...

The VSiN College Football Betting Podcast is back with a deep dive into the 2026 Heisman Trophy race as Tim Murray and Dustin Swedelson break down the best value bets on the board.

Should bettors back favorites like CJ Carr, Darian Mensah, Arch Manning, Dante Moore, or Julian Sayin? Or is the real value hiding with longshots such as John Mateer, Devin Dampier, Lincoln Kienholz, Drew Mestemaker, Bear Bachmeier, Avery Johnson, and Kevin Jennings?

The guys analyze historical Heisman trends, discuss why veteran quarterbacks continue to dominate the award, debate transfer portal success stories, and identify...

Is Oregon really the best team in college football entering the 2026 season? On this episode of the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast, Tim Murray welcomes Pick Six Previews creator Brett Ciancia to break down his highly anticipated 2026 college football preview magazine.

Brett explains why he has Oregon as his national championship favorite, why Georgia is flying under the radar in the SEC, and why Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oklahoma are legitimate College Football Playoff contenders. The duo also discusses Texas Tech's rise in the Big 12, Alabama's surprising drop in Brett's rankings, sleeper teams, overrated teams...

The VSiN College Football Betting Podcast is loaded with betting insight and college football conversation as Tim Murray welcomes two outstanding guests.

First, Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins the show to break down his favorite 2026 college football season win totals, including betting analysis on Michigan, Michigan State, Florida State, Arkansas, and LSU. The guys also preview the highly anticipated Notre Dame vs. Miami showdown, discuss College Football Playoff futures, conference races, and teams that could surprise—or disappoint—this season.

Later, Fred Segal, creator of the wildly popular Old Takes Exposed account, stops by to disc...

Which college football teams won the 2026 schedule lottery—and which programs got the toughest road to the College Football Playoff?

Tim Murray welcomes Parker Fleming (VP of Football Strategy at Dropback) to break down the biggest scheduling advantages and disadvantages across the Power Four conferences. The duo analyzes why Texas Tech, Notre Dame, Georgia, Penn State, Kansas State, and NC State are positioned for success, while Ohio State, Colorado, North Carolina, Stanford, and Michigan State face brutal paths.

They also discuss:

- Why Texas Tech is the Big 12 favorite desp...

The college football preview season is officially here, and Phil Steele joins Tim Murray for one of the biggest episodes of the year on the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast.

Phil breaks down his highly anticipated 2026 College Football Preview Magazine, revealing his preseason power ratings, national championship contenders, surprise teams, and Group of Six sleepers. The conversation dives into the biggest betting storylines entering the season, including why Notre Dame, Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana, and Miami headline the title race.

The duo also discusses Alabama's bounce-back potential under Kalen De...

The countdown to the 2026 college football season is officially on!

Tim Murray welcomes Joshua "Duck" Nunn of Action Network for an in-depth betting preview covering SEC and Big Ten futures, season win totals, Week 0 betting opportunities, and several of the best value plays on the board.

The guys break down why Georgia sits atop the SEC, whether Texas is being overvalued, Oklahoma's playoff upside behind John Mateer, and why Mississippi State could be one of the biggest fade teams in the country.

They also discuss Ohio State, Oregon, Iowa, So...

The countdown to college football season is on, and this episode is packed with betting insights for 2026. Tim Murray welcomes DraftKings Trading Manager Matt Grill for a behind-the-counter look at how college football odds are created, including power ratings, national championship futures, Heisman Trophy odds, and the biggest line moves in Week 0, Week 1, and Game of the Year markets.

Matt breaks down the futures landscape featuring Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas, Indiana, Georgia, Miami, and more, while discussing how NIL, the transfer portal, and expanded playoffs continue to reshape the betting market.

Later, Sports Gambling...

The Brendan Sorsby saga is officially over, and now the focus shifts to what it means for Texas Tech’s 2026 College Football Playoff and Big 12 Championship hopes.

Host Tim Murray is joined by renowned college football handicapper Brad Powers to discuss the impact of Sorsby’s departure, whether Texas Tech remains the team to beat in the Big 12, and why the Red Raiders may still have the most favorable schedule in the conference. The conversation also dives into some of the biggest Game of the Year betting markets, including Notre Dame vs. BYU, Miami vs. Notre Dame, Mich...

The college football landscape just got rocked by a landmark court ruling in West Texas, completely reshaping the Big 12 betting market overnight. This week, we dive headfirst into the Texas Tech / Brendan Sorsby gambling saga and what his freshly granted court injunction means for the Red Raiders' win total. Ian Fitzsimmons of ESPN radio joins the show to break that down. Plus, we starting doing some team and conference previews and a look at some of Ian's favorite quarterbacks as we start the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Tim Murray welcomes first-time guest Mike Calabrese to the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast for a massive offseason betting discussion heading into the 2026 college football season.

Tim and Mike dive into why Willie Fritz and Houston could surprise the Big 12, whether Kansas State is a sneaky conference title contender, and if Texas Tech deserves favorite status despite quarterback uncertainty. The guys also discuss Arch Manning and Texas’ SEC chances, Notre Dame’s national title expectations, and why Louisville could be a dangerous Week 1 underdog against Ole Miss.

Plus, Mike shares his though...

The VSiN College Football Betting Podcast returns with a loaded offseason episode as Tim Murray dives into the biggest quarterback storylines and the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers.

Tim opens the show by debating whether Week 1 of the 2026 college football season actually lives up to the hype, highlighting intriguing matchups like Ole Miss Rebels vs. Louisville Cardinals, UNLV Rebels at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, and SMU Mustangs at Florida State Seminoles.

Then, ESPN’s David Hale joins the podcast to discuss his massive rankings of all 138 quarterback situations in college football. Hale explains why quarterbacks like Ar...

In the ever-evolving world of college football betting, fans and bettors alike often find themselves asking: "How do I navigate the complexities of betting on my favorite teams?" In this episode, we’ll break down insights shared by Ty Hildenbrandt and Dan Rubenstein from the Solid Verbal podcast, focusing on their expert analysis and strategies for betting on college football. The guys start the show by giving some of their favorite teams that might surprise people to make the playoffs. Then give some off the radar QB's that could make a splash. The guys will have a good laugh about pl...

Tim Murray returns with another edition of the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast featuring former Ohio State linebacker and SiriusXM host Bobby Carpenter.

The show opens with a deep dive into potential Big Ten betting trap spots and situational scheduling angles for top contenders, including Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers, Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, Michigan Wolverines, and Penn State Nittany Lions. Tim highlights key sandwich spots, look-ahead games, and underdog opportunities that sharp bettors should already have circled for the 2026 college football season.

Then Bobby Carpenter joins the show to discuss Ohio State’s championship ex...

Tim Murray is back with another episode of the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast, diving deep into the 2026 college football betting landscape with legendary handicapper and two-time Circa College Hoops champion Paul Stone. The guys break down LSU’s massive expectations under Lane Kiffin, debate key game-of-the-year lines including Alabama vs. LSU, and discuss why the Tigers could be playoff-bound this season.

Plus, Tim and Paul explore the loaded Heisman Trophy market featuring Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss, CJ Carr, and several breakout quarterback candidates across the country. The episode also covers Texas’ national title outlook, Texas Tech’s rise...

The VSiN College Football Betting Podcast dives deep into the ACC with expert handicapper Joshua “Duck” Nunn, breaking down the 2026 landscape from a bettor’s perspective. From Miami’s explosive upside—and potential pitfalls—to SMU’s rise as a true contender, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

A major highlight: the early Game of the Year line featuring Notre Dame vs. Miami, where Notre Dame opens as a 5.5-point favorite. The matchup is shaping up to be one of the most electric environments of the season, with massive playoff implications and a potential statement spot for both progr...

The latest episode of the VSiN College Football Betting Podcast dives headfirst into one of the most surprising off-season storylines—Texas Tech’s sudden shakeup and the massive betting implications surrounding Brendan Sorsby. Host Tim Murray is joined by elite handicapper Brad Powers to break down how this news reshapes the Big 12 landscape—and whether the Red Raiders are still the team to beat.

From there, the conversation expands into a full-blown power conference preview. The guys analyze Ohio State’s brutal schedule, debate whether Texas is being overvalued, and spotlight Oregon as a potential national title contende...

The offseason grind rolls on as host Tim Murray welcomes ESPN’s Bill Connelly—creator of the influential SP+ rating system—for a deep dive into the analytics shaping the 2026 college football season. From returning production trends in a transfer portal era to early SP+ rankings, this episode breaks down how bettors can gain an edge before kickoff. The conversation explores Notre Dame’s surprising lead in returning production, how to properly weigh roster continuity, and which teams may be over- or undervalued in early futures markets. Plus, Bill shares insights on the biggest transfer portal winners, potential regression candidat...

The countdown to college football is ON, and we’re diving headfirst into one of the most profitable betting markets in sports—season win totals.

Host Tim Murray is joined by Action Network’s Joshua Nunn to break down early lines from major sportsbooks and uncover value before the market moves. From powerhouse programs like Penn State to rising teams like Vanderbilt and tricky ACC squads like Wake Forest, this episode is packed with sharp insights and actionable bets.

We also explore:

Why win totals are Joshua Nunn’s fa...

With 173 days until Week 0, Tim Murray welcomes college football insider Ari Wasserman from On3 to break down the biggest storylines shaping the 2026 season.

The conversation dives into Wasserman’s Top 10 college football quarterbacks list, including where Notre Dame's CJ Carr ranks and why this upcoming season could be the deepest QB year in recent memory. The guys discuss the massive number of Heisman contenders, long-shot betting opportunities, and why players like John Mateer and LaNorris Sellers could still shake up the race.

They also analyze major transfer quarterback fits, including:

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Tim Murray opens up the podcast discussing the loaded class of quarterbacks in college football this upcoming season. Is there going to be value in the Heisman Trophy market? 

Just to name a few... 

Texas Arch Manning, Oregon Dante Moore, Notre Dame CJ Carr, Ohio State Julian Sayin, Georgia Gunnar Stockton, Ole Miss Trinidad Chambliss...

Plus, Indiana added TCU transfer Josh Hoover, Miami added Duke transfer Darian Menshah, Texas Tech added Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby...

Lastly, with the passing of leg...

Tim Murray opened up the podcast, looking at Indiana's run to the National Championship, and discussed when is the right time to play a National Championship future. Is Indiana going to become the exception or the rule with long shots winning the National Title with the expanded College Football Playoff field?

Later, Tim welcomed Collin Wilson of the Action Network to the show. Tim & Collin ran through the four power conferences, dishing out some early expectations, including coaching changes at Arkansas, Florida, Auburn, Penn State, and UCLA. What teams won the schedule lottery? How will P...

Tim Murray is back as the VSiN College Football Betting podcast returns for another season. You can email the show throughout the offseason at CFBpod@vsin.com.

Tim welcomed college football handicapper Brad Powers (@BradPowers7) to the podcast for some early offseason thoughts including....

-Winners & losers in the transfer portal

-Upgrade or downgrade at quarterback

-Coaching changes

-Josh Hoover takes over for Fernando Mendoza at Indiana

-Ohio State impressive haul in the portal & Arthur Smith comes in as OC

-Notre Dame expectations i...

The Indiana Hoosiers are champions! Indiana capped off a perfect 16-0 season on Monday with a 27-21 win over Miami. Before welcoming Wes Reynolds and Adam Burke to the podcast, Tim Murray opens the show with a massive Thank You to the listeners of this podcast. Tim also recapped the season on the podcast... some winners and some losers.

Fresh off his trip to the National Championship, "Hoosier" Wes Reynolds joined Tim to recap the scene from Hard Rock Stadium. How did Indiana make the memorable run to a National Title? Is Indiana a t...

There is only one game left in the 2025-26 College Football season...

Indiana (-8.5) vs Miami on Monday Night at Hard Rock Stadium

Tim Murray and Matt Youmans previewed the National Championship and dished out a couple of best bets.

Tim was only joined by Miami alum & Fox Sports College Football analyst Chris "The Bear" Fallica. Tim & Chris discussed whether the point spread has gone too far towards Indiana. Additionally, is there an angle for the total on Monday night? Lastly, if Indiana wins, who...

Tim Murray welcomed Wes Reynolds to the podcast for his normal visit but Wes was especially pumped up this episode! His Hoosiers are one win away from a National Championship.

Wes recapped his trip to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl and the dominant performance by Indiana over Oregon. Tim & Wes then turned the National Championship. How does Miami pull off the upset of Indiana? Will Indiana continue to roll? 

Indiana is currently an 8.5 point favorite... Is the number too high? 

Do Wes or Tim have...

Indiana vs Miami. 

Tim Murray and Adam Burke are back to give some early thoughts on the National Championship. Tim & Adam discuss the remarkable run by the Hoosiers and how dominant they have been. Indiana is now 24-0 SU in games they are favored under Curt Cignetti. 

With the Hoosiers' dominance through the College Football Playoff, can Miami hang with Indiana? Has the line moved too much? Did the Hurricanes make too many mistakes vs Ole Miss to beat the Hoosiers?

The countdown is on to...

On the eve of the College Football Playoff Semifinals, Tim Murray is joined by Wes Reynolds before Wes heads down to Atlanta for Indiana vs Oregon. Is Wes worried by the masses joining him on the Indiana bandwagon? How does he see Friday night playing out in Atlanta? Is Wes worried about the Hoosiers? Wes also gave his thoughts on Miami vs Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl and dished out a best bet.

Lastly, Tim is joined by Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews. Before diving into the previews of the semifinals, Brett r...

There are only three games left in the College Football season but Tim Murray & Matt Youmans are pumped to break down the CFP Semifinals and dish out their best bets for each game.

Fiesta Bowl: Miami vs Ole Miss (TM & MY bet)

Peach Bowl: Indiana vs Oregon (TM & MY bet)

After Matt, Tim welcomed Dan Rubenstein of the Solid Verbal Podcast to the show. Dan is an Oregon alum so Tim & Dan went in-depth on the Oregon/Indiana game. What is the path to victory for the Du...

Tim Murray & Adam Burke are back in the New Year to preview the College Football Playoff Semifinals... Miami vs Ole Miss & Oregon vs Indiana. Tim & Adam are especially pumped for Thursday night's Fiesta Bowl between Miami & Ole Miss. The Hurricanes' defense has been dominant but can they contain Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss? Will Miami Offensive Coordinator Shannon Dawson continue to have exceptional game plans? On Friday in the Peach Bowl, it is a rematch of game from October... Indiana vs Oregon. Will Indiana continue to roll or can Oregon get revenge from their loss to the Hoosiers earlier in...

Tim Murray & Matt Youmans are back to preview the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals and the remaining bowl games as well as dish out some best bets.

#10 Miami vs #2 Ohio State (TM & MY bet)

#5 Oregon vs #4 Texas Tech

#9 Alabama vs #1 Indiana (MY bet)

#6 Ole Miss vs #3 Georgia (TM bet)

Reliaquest Bowl 

#23 Iowa vs #14 Vanderbilt (TM & MY bet)

Sun Bowl

Arizona St vs Duke

Citrus Bowl

#18 Michigan vs #13 Texas

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Tim Murray and Adam Burke are back for a normal Monday episode of the podcast following Christmas. Before jumping into the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals, Tim & Adam recapped the exciting Hawaii Bowl, the bad beat in the New Mexico Bowl, Tim's interaction with Snoop Dogg and Kyle Whittingham heading to Michigan. Then, Tim & Adam previewed the four CFP quarterfinals... Miami vs Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl Oregon vs Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl Indiana vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl Georgia vs Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl Lastly, Tim welcomed Brett Ciancia (@PickSixPreviews) back to the podcast...

Merry Christmas! Tim Murray is back from Boise and joined by Wes Reynolds for another installment with 'Wednesdays with Wes.' Tim & Wes give some early thoughts on the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals...

Ohio State vs Miami (Cotton Bowl)

Oregon vs Texas Tech (Orange Bowl)

Indiana vs Alabama (Rose Bowl)

Georgia vs Ole Miss (Sugar Bowl)

Next, Tim & Wes previewed the busy bowl action on Saturday December 27...

Pitt vs East Carolina (Military Bowl)

Clemson vs Penn Sta...