Scarbo Knows with Kevin Scarbinsky
You know Kevin Scarbinsky as Scarbo. He knows sports. He knows basketball and football, Alabama and Auburn, the state of Alabama, the SEC and so much more. Join him as he takes you behind the scenes of the biggest stories and inside the minds of the biggest names. When it comes to college sports, you know Scarbo Knows. So let's go.
LSU is right and Jayden Daniels is WRONG
SEC football remains a lightning rod for controversy. Kevin Scarbinsky breaks down the latest hot topic in the land where it just means more.
This segment of Scarbo Knows examines the beef between 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels and LSU. We explore why Daniels and his team are upset with his old school and the way LSU has treated his legacy since he left. We debate who's the winner in this petty tug-of-war.
We also share how other SEC programs like Alabama, Auburn and Arkansas honor their former players while avoiding this kind...
Alabama dead, buried, gone? Wrong!
Is Alabama football really in decline? We analyze unusually mild preseason predictions to determine if they're missing something.
This breakdown examines the current state of Alabama football following a playoff season with an ugly exit. We look at the narrative surrounding the team and address whether the criticism is warranted based on its potential ceiling for this season. Scarbo Knows provides a critical perspective on the coaching and roster management that has sparked debate among fans.
Whether you are a die-hard Alabama supporter or just following SEC football updates, this analysis offers a...
This year's Indiana could be ... Auburn?
Scarbo Knows breaks down the best-case scenario for 2026 Auburn football. We examine whether Alex Golesh can join the program's tradition of shocking coaching debuts.
This analysis examines the trajectory of the 2026 Auburn football team based on recent performance metrics from its new leadership. If you are a fan tracking the team's growth, this breakdown provides a clear look at where the offense stands and what a successful season could look like for the upcoming campaign.
Because Golesh, his offensive coordinator and their quarterback all worked together to put up big numbers last year...
Haters gonna hate DeBoer
Why is there so much online criticism directed at Kalen DeBoer? Scarbo Knows analyzes the data behind the noise.
This video examines the current narrative surrounding the Alabama football head coach. By looking at the actual coaching records for figures like Nick Saban and Paul Bryant, we can place the current expectations into proper historical context. This breakdown is essential for fans trying to separate online speculation from actual performance metrics.
We specifically look at the graphic comparisons of career achievements to see if the skepticism regarding Kalen DeBoer holds up against statistical...
Camp Golesh sets a new course at Auburn
Auburn football is heading to the golf course for fall camp under new head coach Alex Golesh. See why this decision is creating conversation.
This segment from Scarbo Knows examines the interesting choice made by the new Auburn head coach to host fall camp at a golf course and resort. We break down the context behind the location and explain why this specific move has set Golesh apart from the previous coaching regime. If you follow Auburn football, this update provides necessary context on how the program is operating under new leadership.
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Indiana's Inexcusable Approach to Scheduling
Curt Cignetti is reshaping the Indiana Hoosiers football program. Scarbo Knows analyze how upcoming schedule changes impact the team's trajectory and its place in the college football world after winning the national championship.
This breakdown examines the evolving Indiana football schedule and what it means for the program under Cignetti's leadership. Host Kevin Scarbinsky provides an in-depth look at the path ahead for the Hoosiers, moving beyond the surface-level analysis to explain the real-world implications of these future matchups.
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<...Is Curt Cignetti the next Nick Saban?
College football coaching changes have shifted the landscape since the seismic Nick Saban retirement. See how new leaders are rising up, one in particular in the Big Ten, as the Big Ten and the SEC battle for conference supremacy.
This breakdown by Kevin Scarbinsky analyzes the post-Saban era, specifically focusing on the impact of Curt Cignetti at Indiana. We examine where Cignetti ranks among all college coaches at the moment as well as among Saban's more famous proteges. If you follow the SEC or the Big Ten or college football in general, this analysis provides clarity on...
Is Auburn's Jordan-Hare Magic STILL REAL?
Is Jordan-Hare Stadium really haunted? Still magical? Kevin Scarbinsky examines the claims made by prominent college football coaches as recently as SEC Media Days to find the truth.
This breakdown analyzes the legends surrounding the Auburn football stadium to determine if the reputation is earned or simply overhyped. We look at the specific comments made by SEC coaches and players to separate the atmosphere of the venue from the hard, cold reality of the scoreboard.
Whether you are an Auburn fan or just interested in college football lore, this video offers a realistic perspective on...
Don't Drink the Lane Kiffin Kool-Aid
Lane Kiffin made some thoughtful comments at SEC Media Days, but the real story is the myth that continues to surround him. Is he a changed man in his new job at LSU or the same old Lane?
This Scarbo Knows commentary breaks down the reaction to Kiffin's first newsworthy appearance at SEC Media Days as the LSU coach. Kevin Scarbinsky offers a unique perspective on the coach's comments about his new team, his new job and his old mentor Nick Saban. If you follow SEC football, this perspective on the Lane Kiffin persona is...
Give Kalen DeBoer a BREAK, Stephen A.
Which traditional power needs to make serious changes, Alabama football or ESPN? Kevin Scarbinsky analyzes the recent inflammatory rhetoric of Stephen A. Smith toward Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer.
This episode of Scarbo Knows provides an honest, thoughtful look at DeBoer's tenure in Tuscaloosa and examines whether his worst critics have been premature in their evaluation of his performance.
Scarbinsky interprets DeBoer's appearance at SEC Media Days and suggests the coach may have provided a clue about the quarterback competition. He also offers insight into the ongoing dynamic of DeBoer trying to live up...
30 Minutes of Alex Golesh Beats 3 Years of Hugh Freeze
Can Alex Golesh fix Auburn football? See why his SEC Media Days appearance changed the narrative in just 30 minutes.
This breakdown covers the latest commentary from Kevin Scarbinsky regarding SEC Football Media Days. If you follow Auburn football, you know the program has been searching for direction. This analysis compares the immediate impact of the new staff against the previous three-year tenure.
Scarbo Knows examines the specific rhetoric used by Alex Golesh that has fans feeling optimistic about the future of the program. Rather than focusing on long-term promises, this discussion highlights the...
SEC coaches need less whining, more winning
After three years without a national title, SEC football faces questions about its fall from grace. This episode of Scarbo Knows breaks down why the conference might be ignoring the real issues holding it back from the top spot. If you follow college football trends, this analysis offers a critical perspective on the current state of the league. We examine whether leadership understands the root cause of this recent decline and identify what needs to change for the conference to return to its winning ways.
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One MUST WIN for Alex Golesh in Year 1 at Auburn
Listen as Kevin Scarbinsky analyzes the Auburn 2026 football schedule to identify the most critical game for first-year head coach Alex Golesh. This breakdown is for Auburn football and Florida football fans wanting to understand the road ahead for each team under its new head coach. We look at why Auburn has a recent history of choosing the wrong head coach and compare Golesh to previous hires. Subscribe to Scarbo Knows for weekly college football analysis, and comment below with your predictions for this season.
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3 Things Kalen DeBoer CAN'T DO in Year 3 at Bama
Kalen DeBoer faces high expectations at Alabama football. This analysis identifies the critical mistakes DeBoer can't make in his third season as the Alabama coach. Beyond personnel, we look at the strategic pitfalls DeBoer must avoid to keep the program on track. By reviewing the historical accomplishments often associated with championship Alabama coaches like Gene Stallings, this video clarifies what success looks like for the current coaching staff. For dedicated Crimson Tide, SEC and college football fans, this assessment provides a realistic outlook on the team's trajectory. Subscribe for regular Alabama football breakdowns, and comment below on your expectations...
What happened to the Auburn-Georgia rivalry?
Explore the intense Auburn vs Georgia rivalry that helped define SEC football history. Kevin Scarbinsky breaks down the breakdown of the rivalry since Kirby Smart became the Georgia head coach and details just how one-sided this series has become. Scarbo Knows also takes you behind the scenes of Smart's interview for the Auburn head coaching job in 2012 as added motivation for his dominance of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. Follow Scarbo Knows for weekly SEC football breakdowns and comment below on which game, player, coach, rivalry or other subject you want to see analyzed next!
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Alabama fans still angry at Indiana? Here's why
We are so confused here at Scarbo Knows. Didn't Indiana football beat Alabama in the Rose Bowl en route to its first national championship? We dive into the reasons the Indiana defensive coordinator is beefing with Alabama fans. It's a fun subject for talking season.
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Kirby Smart goes off on why SEC titles still matter
Scarbo Knows kicks off Season 2 by analyzing recent statements from Georgia football coach Kirby Smart, breaking down the implications for the current college football landscape. Is winning an SEC championship really the hardest thing to do in sports? Or is Smart promoting a narrative with a purpose? We dive into the SEC's playoff statistics from 2014-2025, specifically looking at how teams like Georgia and Alabama football have performed. This segment also offers a coaching comparison, examining which SEC coaches have led their teams to the SEC Championship game versus the College Football Playoff, providing a fresh perspective during college...
March Madness Alabama style | Holloway arrest and Pearl blowback
The Iron Bowl of Basketball rivalry saw one team miss the NCAA Tournament, making Auburn basketball the talk of Selection Sunday. We also discuss the Alabama Crimson Tide's successful NCAA Tournament bid and the "bad news" surrounding Aden Holloway's felony marijuana possession charge. Plus, we analyze the "Bediako Factor" and its potential impact on Auburn's NCAA basketball chances, bringing you all the latest March Madness.
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0:00 - A new level of March Madness in Alabama
2:40 - The Aden H...
SEC Tournament meltdown | Auburn hits rock bottom
For 30 minutes, it looked as if Auburn would beat Tennessee in the SEC Tournament and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. And then it all vanished: the lead, the game and quite possibly a fifth straight trip to March Madness. We break down the disappointing finish, what went wrong with the season, one team that should not dance before the Tigers and Steven Pearl's future.
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Auburn's dilemma | RIDE or DIE with Steven Pearl
We're diving deep into the future of Auburn basketball. Should Auburn ride or die with coach Steven Pearl for another season? We break down his performance and how it compares to other SEC basketball coaches. This is a crucial discussion for the Auburn Tigers and their college basketball program.
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0:00 - The issue for Auburn basketball
2:36 - The good things the Tigers have done
3:59 - When this season went bad
5:43 - Putting this season in perspective
7:41 - Comparing the first seasons of Bruce and Steven Pearl
10:07 - Keyshawn...
NCAA Tournament Expansion: Just say NO
Scarbo Knows returns to tackle a major debate in college basketball. We discuss why expanding the NCAA tournament is a bad idea, using analogies to highlight the importance of preserving the competition and traditions of March Madness. Tune in for a detailed breakdown of the evolution of this current expansion discussion and the most recent insight from key NCAA Selection Committee members.
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0:00 - Madness before March Madness
1:55 - NCAA president is driving the expansion bus
3:42 - The genesis of the current expansion push
5:20 - How big could football...
SEC Basketball Power Shift | Look at Kentucky looking up at Alabama and Auburn
After a dramatic Auburn victory over Kentucky, the viral postgame interview with Mark Pope sparked a question: Didn't you use to be Kentucky basketball? We break down the story that unfolded on and off the court as the Wildcats melted down. This proud college basketball blueblood has fallen from its throne, and we provide the data to show that Alabama and Auburn have surpassed Kentucky in the SEC basketball hierarchy.
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0:00 - Auburn beats Kentucky | More than a game?
1:40 - Kudos to Steven Pearl and Auburn
4:17 - Auburn's winning sequence
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SEC basketball night to remember | Alabama, Arkansas, Acuff and more!
We highlight a special night of SEC basketball they'll be talking about for years. Relive it as we break down incredible individual performances from Darius Acuff Jr., Labaron Philon and Josh Hubbard, exhilarating games from Alabama-Arkansas to Mississippi State-Auburn and more. Plus, we analyze the SEC standings, the Alabama-Auburn rivalry and Steven Pearl's future.
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0:00 - Best night of SEC hoops in memory
2:30 - Game of the year | Alabama over Arkansas
4:14 - Flashback to the 1992 SEC Tournament
6:10 - A Star is Born | Darius Acuff Jr.
7:21 - John Calipari's...
Steven Pearl's Biggest Gamble | Benching Auburn's Star
Steven Pearl made a big call to bench and then suspend leading scorer Keyshawn Hall for the Auburn Tigers basketball team. We're discussing if this coaching decision was the right move for the team in this episode on college basketball. Tune in to Scarbo Knows for more on Auburn basketball in Year One under Pearl and the implications for the program.
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0:00 - Did Steven Pearl do the right thing?
3:11 - Putting the Arkansas game at risk
4:54 - Year 1 under Pearl 2
6:57 - Good wins and good losses
8:45 - Perspective...
Charles Bediako's college career is over | What happens to him and Alabama now
The Charles Bediako experiment with Alabama basketball has concluded after just five games, marking his second and final departure from the program. A Tuscaloosa judge denied his request for a preliminary injunction, preventing him from continuing to play and highlighting the complexities of NCAA eligibility. We explore this decision's significant implications for Bediako, the Alabama program and college basketball as a whole.
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0:00 - The judge says no more college ball for Bediako
2:42 - Inside the judge's ruling
6:11 - The reaction from the NCAA, Alabama and Nate Oats
12:17 - Bediako rais...
Punked by Florida, where does Alabama basketball go from here?
The Florida Gators' dominant 100-77 victory over Alabama has everyone in college basketball talking. Is this a one-off result or a sign of things to come for Florida, Alabama and the SEC? We break down what this game means for both teams and the broader landscape of NCAA basketball.
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0:00 - Just one game or a larger trend
3:29 - Florida punked Alabama
4:55 - The SEC's best basketball program
5:20 - The stats don't lie
9:02 - Florida's bigs came up huge
11:53 - A message for the Rowdy Reptiles
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Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss and demands NCAA action
Is Dabo Swinney defending college football or making excuses for Clemson's recent slide? We dive into the latest on the Clemson coach and the serious allegations he made of Ole Miss tampering with a Clemson transfer. An NCAA has confirmed it's looking into the accusations, raising questions about rules and governance in college football in the NIL and transfer portal era. Stay tuned for all the sports news on this developing story.
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0:00 - Dabo Swinney: Doing the right thing or making excuses?
2:23 - What set off the Clemson coach?
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SEC basketball just got turned upside down by these two coaches
We're talking about the biggest stories in SEC basketball. Two of the hottest teams are led by two of the league's youngest and newest head coaches. We discuss how Texas A&M's Bucky McMillan has shattered expectations and Auburn's Steven Pearl has surpassed them. Find out why Bucky Ball is not just a cute gimmick and Pearl is more than a nepotism hire gifted the job by his dad, Bruce Pearl. We examine their success to date and update the impact of Charles Bediako rejoining the Alabama basketball team.
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0:00 - Bucky M...
NCAA Eligibility Wars: Charles Bediako and Alabama against the world
The latest controversy in college basketball involves former (and current?) Alabama player Charles Bediako and his NCAA eligibility. We dive into the timeline of events, including the court's intervention, and discuss the implications for Alabama and the NCAA if he actually plays. Is this a sign of things to come for hoops and college sports at large?
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0:00 - Alabama hoops at the center of an NCAA controversy
2:19 - The Bediako file: Who is he?
4:30 - The Timeline: How did we get here?
7:40 - The Alabama hope: Another Final F...
College football wrap-up | Call the Big Ten the SEC's B1G Brother
The college football season has concluded with Indiana as a shocking national champion. We compare the SEC's former dominance vs. the Big Ten's surge of three straight titles. We discuss if recent playoff losses by teams like Alabama and Georgia signal a true power shift, comparing their decline to championship seasons by Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan. Tune into the Scarbo Knows podcast for our take on the future's competitive landscape.
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0:00 - Is the SEC's reign gone with the wind?
2:26 - Who Who Hoosiers
5:29 - The U's cheap s...
Doesn't Cam Newton BELONG in the College Football Hall of Fame
We're diving deep into the recent College Football Hall of Fame announcement and asking the big question: Why was Auburn's Cam Newton, a Heisman winner and national champion, snubbed? This video provides a thorough college football history lesson, comparing Newton with other greats like Alabama football's Mark Ingram and LSU football's Joe Burrow and Auburn football's performance before and after Newton's magical season. Join us for a detailed analysis and discussion of what constitutes Hall of Fame worthiness in NCAA football.
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0:00 - Cam Newton snubbed by College Football Hall of...
Cignetti and Indiana | The next Saban and Alabama?
On the latest Scarbo Knows, Kevin Scarbinsky dives into the big question: Is Curt Cignetti the next Nick Saban? We're talking Indiana football and the potential for a new dynasty, comparing it to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Join the college football debate as we analyze if the Hoosiers are truly building something special.
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Alabama's Rose Bowl BEATDOWN and beyond | Where the Tide goes now
There's no shame in Alabama losing a College Football Playoff game. There's no excuse for losing the Rose Bowl 38-3 to Indiana even if Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are the national champions in waiting. Kalen DeBoer's second Alabama season veered wildly from the highest highs to the lowest lows, and the ending left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. Are four-loss seasons the new normal for the Crimson Tide? Can DeBoer cross what he called the fine line between losing badly in the quarterfinals to winning a national title? Is it RIP for the SEC? Kevin Scarbinsky breaks...
Alabama vs Indiana: Bloodbath at the CFP Rose Bowl? Preview and Prediction
If the CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl were all about history and tradition, Indiana would have no chance to beat Alabama. But since Curt Cignetti got to Indiana and Kalen DeBoer arrived at Alabama, the Hoosiers have been the better program. Who will be better on New Year's Day? Kevin Scarbinsky breaks down the upside down playoff showdown between blueblood Alabama and new blood Indiana and tells you who will win this bloodbath on the latest episode of Scarbo Knows.
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CFP 2025 | Everything comes up Rose Bowl for Alabama | Oklahoma review | Indiana preview
How did Alabama come from 17 points down to beat Oklahoma in the first round of the 2025 CFP? How will Alabama perform as an underdog against No. 1 Indiana in the Rose Bowl? Ask Kevin Scarbinsky because Scarbo Knows. He'll break down the Oklahoma breakdown and the rest of Round 1, size up the Indiana matchup and the other quarterfinals and explain the art of live-posting during a playoff game with a little Social Media 101.
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It's CFB Playoff time and Alabama IS BETTER THAN Oklahoma
No one believes in this Alabama football team. No one outside the Crimson Tide locker room, at least, but that's really all that matters. Alabama should believe it's a better team than it's been in weeks because it's healthier. Alabama should believe it's a better team than Oklahoma, despite that two-point loss last month, because it outplayed the Sooners that day. On the latest episode of Scarbo Knows, Kevin Scarbinsky tells you why he believes Alabama is about to get its revenge, get back some respect and go back to the future with a little crimson deja vu.
<...Sorry, Michigan, but Kalen DeBoer is staying at Alabama
For the second time in recent weeks, Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer went public to shoot down speculation that he might leave for a Big Ten school. First, Penn State. Now, Michigan. On the latest episode of Scarbo Knows, veteran Alabama sports journalist Kevin Scarbinsky explains why you should believe DeBoer, why suggestions that he's on the hot seat right now are absurd, why Damien Harris should stop living in the past and why it still would be in DeBoer's best interest not to lose again to Oklahoma.
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CFB Playoff 2025: Alabama's lucky, Auburn's angry, Notre Dame's down BAD
What would the 2025 College Football Playoff be without a little controversy? The committee arrived at the right result with Alabama and Miami in and Notre Dame out, but they took a twisted road to get there. One day after dancing on Alabama's grave after its SEC Championship beatdown by Georgia, Auburn fans are bemoaning another Bama bump. Meanwhile, Notre Dame's Four Horsemen declined to ride into a bowl game. Kevin Scarbinsky tries to make sense of the madness on the latest episode of Scarbo Knows.
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NO Sure Things: Not Alabama to the playoff or Alex Golesh at Auburn
Will Alabama, after winning its sixth straight Iron Bowl to advance to the SEC Championship Game, not make the College Football Playoff if the Tide loses a rematch with Georgia? Will Alex Golesh be Pat Dye with a passing game as Auburn's new head coach or another offensive guru not ready for prime time on the Plains? Kevin Scarbinsky has thoughts on those pressing issues as well as UAB's endless coaching search and Lane Kiffin's bottomless well of ways to quit on your team in the latest episode of Scarbo Knows.
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Who wins the 2025 Iron Bowl? Scarbo Knows
The better team almost always wins the Iron Bowl, although usually not without some drama along the way, especially when the game is played in Auburn. Alabama at 9-2 is playing for a spot in the SEC Championship Game and the College Football Playoff. Auburn at 5-6 is playing to go to a minor bowl. Will the haunted house that is Jordan-Hare Stadium bedevil the Crimson Tide again? Or will Alabama put down its rival for the sixth straight year? Kevin Scarbinsky tells you who wins on the latest episode of Scarbo Knows.
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