The Ruffino & Joe Show

SEC Football Podcast: Drama, Updates & Greg Sankey’s CFP Vision
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino bring you the hottest takes from the SEC spring meetings in this week’s must-watch SEC football podcast. From Lane Kiffin controversies to Greg Sankey’s bold 16-team playoff comments, we’re breaking it all down! 🏈🔥

🗣️ Topics Discussed:

Shots fired at Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin

Kirby Smart on the QB battle: Gunner Stockton vs Ryan Puglisi

Florida AD Scott Strickland rants about the College Football Playoff

Greg Sankey explains why 16 teams might be the future

Massive Shifts in College Football You NEED to Know!

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the seismic changes rocking college football right now:

Playoff Seeding Shakeup – What the new format means for your favorite teams
Notre Dame’s Big Win – Why they can now earn a 1st-round bye
SEC & Big Ten vs NCAA? – Could two super conferences break away?

Massive College Football Shifts Incoming?!

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive into the latest college football drama you need to know:

USC vs Notre Dame Rivalry at Risk — Is this legendary matchup on the verge of collapse?
NCAA’s New Enforcement Proposal — Could this reshape the future of college football?
2025 Illinois Football Preview — What to expect from Bret Bielema, Luke Altmeyer, Gabe Jacas, and more

College Football 2025: Bold Predictions, Drama & Shocking Takes!

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest stories rocking college football right now:

🏈 Missouri Football 2025 Preview — Can Eli Drinkwitz take the Tigers to the next level?
🔥 Tuberville vs. Texas — Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville calls out Texas for NIL “imbalances”
⚡️ Urban Meyer Sounds Off — Has the Big Ten officially overtaken the SEC? Meyer thinks so!

Stay tuned for expert analysis, bold takes, and insider insight into the evolving world of NCAA football.

🚨 Can Ole Miss Win the SEC in 2025? Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the hottest college football headlines—starting with a bold preview of Lane Kiffin's squad. Is this finally the year for Austin Simmons and the Rebels?

🏈 This Episode Covers:
🔹 Ole Miss 2025 Football Preview – Will Lane Kiffin lead the Rebels to SEC dominance with rising star QB Austin Simmons?
🔹 Nick Saban vs. Trump?! – The legendary coach reacts to President Trump's proposed college sports commission aimed at fixing NIL & the transfer portal.
🔹 Week 1 Blockbusters:
• Notre Dame vs Miami
• LSU vs Clemson
• Alabama vs Florid

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive deep into the latest buzz in college football recruiting and early 2025-2026 season storylines:

🚨 Jackson Cantwell Commits to Miami
The No. 1 OT in the 2026 class is headed to the Miami Hurricanes. What does this major win mean for Mario Cristobal’s rebuild and Miami’s future?

📈 Indiana Football 2025 Season Outlook
With Curt Cignetti taking over and Fernando Mendoza at QB, can the Hoosiers become a Big Ten sleeper?

👀 Early Week 1 College Football Preview
From marquee matchups to under-the-radar teams—we’re breaking down what you need to watch...

College Football Playoff Expansion: 16 Teams Incoming?
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive into this week’s must-know stories in college football:

Playoff Shakeup – Could the CFP expand to 16 teams? Reports say the Big Ten & SEC may lock down 4 automatic bids each.
UNC Football Controversy – Bill Belichick, Jordan Hudson, and a swirl of drama… what’s really going on in Chapel Hill?
Auburn Football 2025 Preview – Will Hugh Freeze finally turn the tide? Can Jackson Arnold live up to the hype?

Big shifts are coming in college football — and it starts with Michigan’s 2025 season preview!
Join Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino as they break down whether Sherrone Moore and rising star Bryce Underwood can lead the Wolverines to a breakout year.
We also uncover why Jim Knowles shocked Buckeye Nation by leaving Ohio State for Penn State, and explore the implications of a massive 12-year matchup deal between Notre Dame and Clemson.

Will Michigan overachieve in 2025 under Moore and Underwood?

Why Jim Knowles walked away from Ohio State

College Football Bombshells: Michigan, Jared Curtis, & Texas Tech 2025!
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive into this week's must-know CFB stories—from Michigan’s internal suspension to the top QB in the 2026 class making headlines!

This Episode Covers:

Michigan suspends Sherrone Moore amid the Connor Stallions sign-stealing scandal

#1 QB Jared Curtis (2026) chooses between Georgia and Oregon — full breakdown

Texas Tech 2025 football preview: Can Joey McGuire’s elite transfer class deliver a Big 12 title?

Perfect for fans of college football news, recruiting buzz, and early 2025 season projections.

Join Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino as they break down the biggest headlines in college football heading into 2025.

In this episode:
👉 Miami Football 2025 Preview – Can Mario Cristobal, Carson Beck, and breakout star Rueben Bain take the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff?
👉 Nick Saban & Donald Trump – Are they teaming up on a game-changing NIL Executive Order? We unpack the shocking rumors.
👉 Iowa State Scandal – The coaching staff gets caught in a sports betting controversy. What does this mean for the future of the program?

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the top college football headlines you need to know:

Colorado Transfer Portal Takeover
Coach Prime isn’t slowing down! Deion Sanders adds serious talent with DeKaylon Taylor, Larry Johnson, John Slaughter, and Hykeem Williams joining Colorado’s 2025 roster.

Florida Gators 2025 Season Preview
Can Billy Napier and breakout QB DJ Lagway finally push Florida into the College Football Playoff conversation?

Micah Hudson Returns to Texas Tech
A massive boost for the Red Raiders — what Micah Hudson’s return means for Texas Tech’s offense and 2025 o...

Stay ahead of college football news with Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino!
In this episode:

Clemson 2025 Preview: Can Cade Klubnik and Dabo Swinney lead the Clemson Tigers back to the College Football Playoff?

USC Football Update: New coach officially names Jayden Maiava the starting QB — can he bring USC back to dominance?

Bill Belichick Controversy: Fallout from his viral CBS interview and concerns over his relationship with Jordan Hudson.

Join Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino as they dive into the latest college football news!
In this episode:

What went wrong for Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders after falling to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, landing with the Cleveland Browns.

How Penn State strengthens its roster by adding wide receiver Trebor Pena from Syracuse via the transfer portal.

2025 Alabama football preview: Can Kalen DeBoer lead the Crimson Tide back to the College Football Playoff with Ty Simpson at quarterback?

Live College Football Breakdown with Joe DeLeone & Blake Ruffino
Get ahead of the 2025 college football season with expert insights on the hottest headlines:

Notre Dame 2025 Championship Hopes
Can Marcus Freeman and Jeremiyah Love take the Fighting Irish back to glory?

NIL Scandal Alert: SEC vs Iamaleava?
Is Arkansas targeting Madden Iamaleava illegally over NIL payments? A legal showdown could shake up the SEC.

Ohio State Transfer Win
Buckeyes land Beau Atkinson — how does this impact Big Ten title hopes?

QB Steve Angeli to Syracuse?
Former Notre Da...

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive deep into two of college football’s biggest storylines:

Ohio State 2025: Can the Buckeyes Repeat?
Fresh off a national championship, Ryan Day’s Ohio State gears up for another title run. We break down the offensive firepower led by Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin, and what fans can expect from this reloaded roster.

Georgia Reloads: Kirby Smart Strikes Again
Georgia Football just scored big in the transfer portal, landing Josh McCray, Joshua Horton, and Elo Modozie. Is this the best portal class of 2025? And how does it shif...

Breaking College Football Transfer Portal News! Join Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino as they dive into the latest college football updates shaking up the offseason.

In this live stream, we cover top transfer moves, QB battles, and rising storylines:

🔹 Nico Iamaleava commits to UCLA – What this means for DeShaun Foster’s Bruins
🔹 Steve Angeli enters the portal – Is Tennessee his next stop after Notre Dame?
🔹 Notre Dame QB Race Heats Up – Kenny Minchey vs CJ Carr: Who starts?
🔹 Jaydn Ott transfers to Oklahoma – Big pickup for the Sooners’ backfield
🔹 Colorado honors legends – Jerseys retired f...

Join Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino as they break down the latest headlines shaking up college football

Oregon Ducks 2025 Preview – Can Dan Lanning’s squad make a CFP run?

Jaden Rashada Lawsuit Heats Up – What does this mean for Billy Napier & Florida’s program?

Alabama QB Battle Spring Update – Who's leading the charge in Tuscaloosa?

In today’s livestream, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive deep into the quarterback battles at Notre Dame and Ohio State, two of the most talked-about positions heading into the season. Who’s taking the lead in spring practices? Who has the edge heading into the fall?

Plus, we shift focus to Penn State’s 2025 outlook — how will James Franklin's squad do with Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, and Kaytron Allen returning

Join Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino as they break down the 2025 Texas football preview, asking the big question — can Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning lead the Longhorns to an SEC title and national championship run?

Plus, we dive deep into the 2026 football recruiting class and spotlight the unexpected programs making major waves: USC, Kansas, Louisville, and Illinois. Find out who's quietly stacking talent and why the recruiting landscape may be shifting faster than expected.

Join Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino as they break down the top 5 defensive players in the Big Ten for the upcoming season! They analyze Ohio State's Caleb Downs, Minnesota's Koi Perich, Oregon's Matayo Uiagalelei, Dillon Thieneman, and more standout defenders.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss on today's show:

The top 5 SEC football defensive players – Breaking down standout defenders like LSU’s Mansoor Delane, Whit Weeks, Tennessee’s Jermond McCoy, Texas’ Collin Simmons, and Anthony Hill. Who is the best defensive player in the SEC?

Stanford football hires former Colts coach Frank Reich

0:00 Introduction
5:15 Frank Reich to Stanford football
21:25 Anthony Hill Jr & Collin Simmons
37:00 Dylan Stewart South Carolina football
45:25 LT Overton & Suntarine Perkins
53:00 Jermod McCoy Tennessee football
57:00 Patrick Payton LSU football

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the latest in college football:

Deion Sanders' contract extension at Colorado – What it means for the program’s future.

NCAA blocks Colorado vs. Syracuse spring game – Why was the proposal shut down?

Bryce Underwood impressing at Michigan spring practices – A sneak peek at the future Wolverines QB.

Jeremy Pruitt sues the NCAA over Tennessee firing – The latest on the legal battle.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss:

The top 5 wide receivers, running backs, and tight ends in the ACC for 2024, featuring standout players like Florida State football's Duce Robinson, Clemson football's Antonio Williams and Bryant Wesco Jr, and Miami football's CJ Daniels. Who are the best playmakers in the conference?

Stanford football fires head coach Troy Taylor – What’s next for the program? Coaching candidates and potential replacements.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the Top 5 Big Ten football running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends! Who are the biggest stars in the conference?
Featuring top players like:
Penn State Football: Kaytron Allen, Nick Singleton
Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith
Michigan football: Justice Haynes
Oregon football: Evan Stewart
Washington football: Jonah Coleman
And more top talent from across the Big Ten!
0:00 Introduction
10:40 Ron Rivera takes Cal football GM job
18:15 Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State football
28:55 Nick Singleton, Penn State football
35:15 Evan Stewart, Oregon football
43:45...

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss:

The top 5 SEC football wide receivers, running backs, and tight ends, featuring top talents like Alabama football's Ryan Williams, Texas football's Ryan Wingo, Auburn football's Cam Coleman, and more rising stars in college football.

Breaking news on the latest Georgia football driving incident involving Nitro Tuggle and Marques Easley, and what it means for SEC football.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football news:

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football news:

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football news:

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino debate who the top 5 quarterbacks for Big Ten football are. They discuss Penn State football's Drew Allar, Illinois football's Luke Altmeyer, Ohio State football's Julian Sayin, and more

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino rank the top 5 Big 12 football coaches on today's show, discussing names like Utah football's Kyle Whittingham, West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez, Colorado's Deion Sanders, Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, and more

0:00 Introduction
13:00 Big 12 coaches

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest college football news:

0:00 Introduction
4:50 Eddie George
55:10 Dan Lanning
16:45 ACC coaches

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest college football news:

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in College Football:

0:00 Intro
11:30 Top 5 SEC Coaches

Joe Deleone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest in college football:

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss:

0:00 Introduction
7:35 Nagy
22:05 Big Ten SEC
37:20 Scott Fro

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss:

0:00 Intro
7:00 Deion
28:03 DCs

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss:

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss what to expect for Bill Belichick in his first year at UNC football on today's show. They also cover their favorite players that they think will break out in 2025

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0:00 Intro
8:00 Belichick
24:05 Breakout players

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss:

0:00 Intro
11:45 Underdog
39:31 West Virginia
13:45 Playoff format
47:40 Ohio State

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest college football headlines: - Which college football coache

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the latest college football headlines:

s will be fired by the end of the 2025 season? - Ohio State football's quarterback battle - Pete Thamel on the playoff format NOT changing