Varsity FC Rundown

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By: Varsity FC Staff

Varsity FC Rundown is your daily audio briefing on the two kinds of football that matter most: college gridiron and world fútbol. In 15–20 minutes, one host walks you through the biggest games, upsets, title races, and storylines from campus Saturdays to global matchdays, no fluff, just a clean, news-style rundown you can actually keep up with.

Harbaugh Ditches Michigan: Wolverines in Chaos & The Wild Serie A Title Race
Yesterday at 3:34 PM

Wolverines in chaos and a Serie A title race on a knife's edge. We break down Michigan's disastrous head coach search during Citrus Bowl prep against Texas and dive into the pressure-cooker at the top of the Italian table, where one loss could end a championship dream. Plus, we analyze Coach Prime's transfer portal turnover and the desperate fight to avoid relegation in Florence


Harbaugh Ditches Michigan: Wolverines in Chaos & The Wild Serie A Title Race
Yesterday at 3:34 PM

Wolverines in chaos and a Serie A title race on a knife's edge. We break down Michigan's disastrous head coach search during Citrus Bowl prep against Texas and dive into the pressure-cooker at the top of the Italian table, where one loss could end a championship dream. Plus, we analyze Coach Prime's transfer portal turnover and the desperate fight to avoid relegation in Florence


Arsenal's Christmas Glory & Notre Dame's South Bend Collapse
Last Wednesday at 2:51 PM

**Tradition is Dead: Notre Dame & USC Ditch Rivalry | Arsenal's Premier League Christmas Crown** On this Christmas Eve episode, we mourn the death of a classic college football rivalry as Notre Dame and USC prioritize scheduling over tradition, debating if the sport has gone soft. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, we analyze the immense pressure on Arsenal as they sit top at Christmas, trying to fend off a surging Manchester City and a disruptive Aston Villa threatening to crash the title party


Rock Bottom: Trojan Tradition Dies & Wolves Collapse
Last Tuesday at 3:23 PM

**Keyshawn Johnson Blasts USC's "Scared" Rivalry Exit | Premier League Relegation Crisis Deepens** On today's show, Keyshawn Johnson unleashes on USC for abandoning its century-old rivalry with Notre Dame, asking if the Trojans are "scared" of the competition. We dive into the death of tradition and the PR nightmare engulfing the program. Then, we pivot to the on-field jeopardy in the Premier League, where Wolves have hit a historically catastrophic rock bottom, and we spotlight the silent crisis putting a massive club like West Ham in the relegation zone


Rock Bottom: Trojan Tradition Dies & Wolves Collapse
Last Tuesday at 3:23 PM

**Keyshawn Johnson Blasts USC's "Scared" Rivalry Exit | Premier League Relegation Crisis Deepens** On today's show, Keyshawn Johnson unleashes on USC for abandoning its century-old rivalry with Notre Dame, asking if the Trojans are "scared" of the competition. We dive into the death of tradition and the PR nightmare engulfing the program. Then, we pivot to the on-field jeopardy in the Premier League, where Wolves have hit a historically catastrophic rock bottom, and we spotlight the silent crisis putting a massive club like West Ham in the relegation zone


Aston Villa's Title Hunt Intensifies & A Defensive Crisis Deepens
Last Monday at 2:26 PM

**Aston Villa Shocks Premier League Title Race | Lincoln Riley's USC Coaching Crisis** Unai Emery's Aston Villa crashes the Premier League title race after a massive win over Manchester United, sparking euphoria at Villa Park. We contrast that with the anxiety in Los Angeles, where Lincoln Riley faces a defensive crisis as Penn State makes an aggressive move for his coordinator, D'Anton Lynn. We'll analyze the coaching chess match threatening USC's future, preview the Sugar Bowl, and break down a chaotic, red-card-filled Sunday in European soccer


Michigan's Miss & Spurs See Red: Anatomy of a Double Collapse
Last Sunday at 6:39 PM

**Michigan's Coaching Search Explodes & Spurs See Red in Premier League Chaos** We break down a frantic day of high-stakes collapse as Michigan's hunt for a new head coach implodes with top target Kenny Dillingham staying at Arizona State. Across the pond, Tottenham melts down with two red cards in a dramatic loss to Liverpool, while the title race between Arsenal and Man City tightens


Michigan's Miss & Spurs See Red: Anatomy of a Double Collapse
Last Sunday at 6:39 PM

**Michigan's Coaching Search Explodes & Spurs See Red in Premier League Chaos** We break down a frantic day of high-stakes collapse as Michigan's hunt for a new head coach implodes with top target Kenny Dillingham staying at Arizona State. Across the pond, Tottenham melts down with two red cards in a dramatic loss to Liverpool, while the title race between Arsenal and Man City tightens


Michigan's Miss & Spurs See Red: Anatomy of a Double Collapse
Last Sunday at 6:39 PM

**Michigan's Coaching Search Explodes & Spurs See Red in Premier League Chaos** We break down a frantic day of high-stakes collapse as Michigan's hunt for a new head coach implodes with top target Kenny Dillingham staying at Arizona State. Across the pond, Tottenham melts down with two red cards in a dramatic loss to Liverpool, while the title race between Arsenal and Man City tightens


Portnoy's Pick: Can Dortmund's Yellow Wall Close The Premier League Gap?
Last Saturday at 4:17 PM

Chaos reigns in Ann Arbor as Michigan's coaching search turns into a circus, with Dave Portnoy publicly backing his pick, Kenny Dillingham. We contrast the pandemonium with the professional stability of Borussia Dortmund's famous Yellow Wall after a key victory. Plus, we dive into the Premier League's razor-thin title race between Arsenal and Man City and the historic desperation at the bottom of the table


Portnoy's Pick: Can Dortmund's Yellow Wall Close The Premier League Gap?
Last Saturday at 4:17 PM

Chaos reigns in Ann Arbor as Michigan's coaching search turns into a circus, with Dave Portnoy publicly backing his pick, Kenny Dillingham. We contrast the pandemonium with the professional stability of Borussia Dortmund's famous Yellow Wall after a key victory. Plus, we dive into the Premier League's razor-thin title race between Arsenal and Man City and the historic desperation at the bottom of the table


Hoover's Portal Shockwave & Arsenal's Premier League Title Grip
12/19/2025

A transfer portal shockwave hits college football as 3,000-yard passer Josh Hoover leaves TCU, and we debate if Texas A&M can win it all. In the Premier League, Arsenal's title grip tightens heading into Christmas while Wolves face an impossible relegation battle. We break down the high-stakes pressure at the top and bottom of the table, plus Aston Villa's challenge to Chelsea's billions


Raiola Exits: Inside the Historic Collapse of Nebraska's Wolves
12/18/2025

**Raiola's Shock Exit Sparks Nebraska Crisis | Premier League's Title Race & Historic Relegation Battle** We tackle the transfer portal chaos as Dylan Raiola's shock exit plunges Nebraska into crisis and forces a panic search for a new QB. Then, we shift to the Premier League's brutal reality, where the title race tightens between Arsenal and Man City, Aston Villa emerges as a genuine contender, and Wolves face a historically doomed relegation battle


Raiola Exits: Inside the Historic Collapse of Nebraska's Wolves
12/18/2025

**Raiola's Shock Exit Sparks Nebraska Crisis | Premier League's Title Race & Historic Relegation Battle** We tackle the transfer portal chaos as Dylan Raiola's shock exit plunges Nebraska into crisis and forces a panic search for a new QB. Then, we shift to the Premier League's brutal reality, where the title race tightens between Arsenal and Man City, Aston Villa emerges as a genuine contender, and Wolves face a historically doomed relegation battle


Coach O Unleashed: Gridiron What Ifs & The Pharaoh's Flex
12/17/2025

**Coach O's USC Regret & Arsenal's Premier League Title Pressure** We explore one of college football's great 'what-ifs' as Ed Orgeron reflects on the USC job that got away and the path it forged to a title at LSU. This springboards into a debate on the interim coach trap and the modern chaos of NIL recruiting and transfer portal gems. Across the pond, Arsenal feels the heat at the top of the Premier League table as Man City closes in, while we break down Egypt's massive friendly win over Nigeria and ask if a historically bad Wolves team can possibly survive...


Old Trafford in Chaos: Manchester United's Crisis & USC's Player Retention Protocol
12/16/2025

**Manchester United's 8-Goal Chaos & Lincoln Riley's Radical Plan to Beat the Transfer Portal** From on-field chaos to off-field strategy: We dissect Manchester United's wild 8-goal draw that sinks their Top 4 hopes, and then dive deep into Lincoln Riley's groundbreaking USC "retention protocol"—a bold move to combat the transfer portal that's changing the business of college football forever


Red Flags: Jedd Fisch's Seattle Shocker & French Soccer's Card Chaos
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12/15/2025

**Fisch Dodges Michigan Rumors After Huskies Win; Spurs Collapse & Ligue 1 Sees Four Red Cards**\n\nWashington's dominant bowl victory is completely overshadowed by coach Jedd Fisch's awkward non-denial of the Michigan rumors. Across the pond, the theme is discipline breakdown—Tottenham suffers a disastrous collapse against Nottingham Forest, while a wild Ligue 1 match erupts with seven goals and an astonishing four red cards. We break down all the drama, plus Erling Haaland's brace keeping Man City in the title hunt and a massive derby upset that shocked the North East of England.


Washington Dominates Boise State To Kick Off Bowl Season
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12/14/2025

**DeBoer's Michigan Rumors, Arsenal's Title Grit & Lazio's 9-Man Miracle Explained**\n\nIt's a day of survival and dominance. We break down Lazio's unbelievable 1-0 victory with just nine men in a chaotic Serie A clash and Arsenal's gritty win to stay atop the Premier League. In College Football, the Washington Huskies annihilate Boise State behind their QB's monster 479-yard performance, all while former coach Kalen DeBoer's rumored links to the Michigan job create distractions for two major programs


Vegas Shakes Up CFB Playoff Odds; Girona Stuns La Liga, Leipzig Collapses
12/13/2025

**Vegas Shakes Up CFB Playoff Odds; Girona Stuns La Liga, Leipzig Collapses** We're breaking down the dramatic betting line shifts for the College Football Playoff, analyzing why sharp money is pouring in on Alabama over Oklahoma. Plus, we react to Friday's European soccer shockers, as Girona proves they're for real with a massive road win, while RB Leipzig suffers a stunning upset that throws the Bundesliga's top-four race into chaos.


Lane Kiffin's SEC Revenge & The Premier League's Wildest Shake-Up
12/12/2025

**Lane Kiffin's SEC Revenge & The Premier League's Wildest Shake-Up** This episode dives into a world of future drama and immediate crisis. We break down the pettiness of the new SEC schedule as Lane Kiffin's revenge date is set and analyze the staggering number of QBs hitting the Transfer Portal. Then, we jump to the Premier League, where Crystal Palace has staged a coup on the top four, Wolves are staring down a historically disastrous season, and the title race between Arsenal and Man City is reaching a boiling point.


Utah's $500M Power Play, Big Ten's CFB Stranglehold & Liverpool's Champions League Statement
12/10/2025

College football's landscape is shattered as Utah lands a historic half-billion-dollar private equity deal, while the Big Ten solidifies its dominance with Indiana shocking the nation at #1. We analyze the Utes' financial power play and Texas Tech's surprising rise to #4. Across the pond in the Champions League, Liverpool makes a massive statement by shutting down Inter Milan at the San Siro, while an unlikely hero emerges in Barcelona as defender Jules Koundé scores a stunning brace to secure a vital win.


Pulisic's Best Form Ever? Indiana Shocks College Football at #1 & Premier League Chaos*
12/09/2025

Today is all about American excellence and underdog triumphs. Christian "Captain America" Pulisic delivers a stunning brace to lead AC Milan, sparking debate about his best form ever. In college football, chaos reigns as Indiana shocks the nation by hitting #1, leading a Big Ten surge that is dominating the latest polls. We also cover Manchester United's demolition of a collapsing Wolves squad and Crystal Palace's improbable run into the Premier League's top four.


CFB Playoff Bracket Revealed; Real Madrid’s Meltdown Ignites Soccer Chaos
12/08/2025

**CFB Playoff Bracket Revealed; Real Madrid’s Meltdown Ignites Soccer Chaos** While College Football finds order with its 12-team playoff bracket officially set, featuring top seeds Indiana and Ohio State, the world of soccer descends into absolute chaos. We break down the finalized road to the CFB championship and then dive into a wild Sunday on the pitch, headlined by Real Madrid's stunning implosion with two red cards in a shocking loss, massive upsets in Serie A, and Crystal Palace's improbable climb into a Champions League spot.


Hoosier Hysteria Upends CFB Playoff; Villa Villain Shakes Up Premier League Title Race
12/07/2025

**Hoosier Hysteria Upends CFB Playoff; Villa Villain Shakes Up Premier League Title Race** It's a weekend of high-stakes upsets and defensive masterclasses. In College Football, the "Defense Wins Championships" mantra rings true as #2 Indiana shocks #1 Ohio State in a slugfest for the Big Ten title, and Georgia smothers Alabama, blowing the playoff bracket wide open. In the Premier League, the title race is in chaos after Unai Emery's Aston Villa stunned league-leaders Arsenal, while superstars like Harry Kane went wild with hat-trick heroics across Europe.


The Discipline Divide: Boise State's Playoff Path Clears as Red Cards & Turnovers Cause Chaos
12/06/2025

**The Discipline Divide: Boise State's Playoff Path Clears as Red Cards & Turnovers Cause Chaos** This weekend, the difference between winning and losing was one word: discipline. In college football, Boise State punched its ticket to the MWC title with a clean, dominant win, clearing its path to the 12-team playoff. Tulane did the same, suffocating North Texas by forcing five turnovers in a defensive masterclass. On the flip side, European soccer was a sea of red cards and lost composure. While French giants like Monaco and Marseille crumbled in crucial Ligue 1 matches, 10-man Brest pulled off a miracle win, proving...


Big Ten's CFB Playoff Takeover; Man United's Shock Draw & Villa's Surprise Surge
12/05/2025

**Big Ten's CFB Playoff Takeover; Man United's Shock Draw & Villa's Surprise Surge** On the brink of Championship Weekend, the Big Ten holds the College Football Playoff hostage with three teams in the top five. We break down their stranglehold and Texas Tech's surprise run. Plus, Manchester United stumbles in a shocking draw against West Ham, Aston Villa crashes the Premier League's elite, and the Liga MX playoffs reach a boiling point.


College Football Playoff Chaos: Indiana & Texas Tech CRASH the Top 4 | Man City's 9-Goal Thriller
12/03/2025

**College Football Playoff Chaos: Indiana & Texas Tech CRASH the Top 4 | Man City's 9-Goal Thriller** Welcome to the outlier episode. We're breaking down a sports landscape gone wild, starting with a shocking College Football Playoff ranking that has Indiana at #2 and Texas Tech at #4—is this chaos or clarity? We'll also dive into Kalani Sitake's massive statement to stay at BYU. Then, we pivot to the Premier League's unbelievable nine-goal thriller between Manchester City and Fulham, a defender's shocking brace for Spurs, and Barcelona's dominant win over Atletico Madrid.


Kiffin Dumps Ole Miss for LSU Shaking Up CFB; Vardy's Shock Brace in Italy
12/02/2025

**Kiffin Dumps Ole Miss for LSU Shaking Up CFB; Vardy's Shock Brace in Italy** The college football world is reeling as Lane Kiffin ditches #7 Ole Miss for SEC rival LSU, sending the playoff picture into absolute chaos. We break down the fallout and contrast the SEC's instability with the iron grip #1 Ohio State and #2 Indiana have on the Big Ten. Across the pond, Jamie Vardy turns back the clock with a shocking brace in Serie A, while Arsenal extends its Premier League lead and Cruz Azul wins a 5-goal Liga MX thriller.


Miracle in the Iron Bowl: Ohio State Flips the Script, PSG Stunned & CFB Playoff Chaos Begins
11/30/2025

**Iron Bowl Miracle & Ohio State's Revenge: CFB Playoff Chaos, PSG Stunned** Relive the impossible as Jalen Milroe’s 4th-and-31 “Mil-Miracle” saves Alabama’s season in a chaotic Iron Bowl, while Ohio State makes a dominant statement by dismantling Michigan in Ann Arbor to flip the Big Ten script. Across the pond, Monaco hands PSG a stunning first league loss to blow the Ligue 1 title race wide open. From Manchester City's narrow escape to an underdog's shocking bid for a New Year's Six bowl, we break down a weekend of upsets that has set the stage for championship madness.


Texas Upset Wrecks CFB Playoff Picture | Ohio State-Michigan Preview & Global Soccer Shocks
11/29/2025

**CFB Playoff CHAOS: Texas Stuns A&M! | Ohio State-Michigan 'The Game' Preview & Global Soccer Upsets** College Football Playoff chaos erupts as unranked Texas stuns #3 Texas A&M, blowing the SEC wide open and rewriting the national title picture. We break down the fallout and look ahead to the biggest rivalry of all: Ohio State vs. Michigan, where a key defensive matchup could decide 'The Game' and the Heisman Trophy. Across the pond, the upsets continue as newly-promoted Como rock Serie A, while a stunning draw in Germany puts a major dent in RB Leipzig's title hopes. Plus, we dive into...


Mbappé's Champions League Masterclass & The CFB Playoff Shakeup: Notre Dame's Trophy Hunt, Arsenal's Rise
11/27/2025

**Mbappé's 4-Goal Masterpiece & The CFB Playoff Shakeup** Kylian Mbappé single-handedly reshapes the Champions League with a four-goal explosion for Real Madrid, while Arsenal sends a message to Europe by dominating Bayern Munich. Back in the States, the College Football Playoff picture is on a knife's edge as Notre Dame fights for the Legends Trophy and its survival, a #1 vs. #2 Big Ten showdown looms, and we uncover the hidden-gem players in both sports poised for a breakout.


CFB Playoff Shakeup & AP Poll Chaos | Premier League Title Race: Arsenal vs Spurs Draw, Man City vs Liverpool Preview
11/26/2025

AP Poll Chaos Shakes Up CFB Playoff; Premier League Title Race Explodes With no games played, a new AP Poll has sent shockwaves through the College Football Playoff picture, and we're breaking down the fallout. On the pitch, the Premier League delivered high drama with a thrilling draw between Arsenal and Tottenham, setting the stage for a massive Manchester City vs. Liverpool showdown. We'll analyze the new rankings, Heisman contenders, and preview the biggest matches of the week.


Bowling Green's Statement Win, Man City's Champions League Collapse & Red Card Chaos
11/26/2025

**Bowling Green's Playoff Push, Man City's Shock Upset & Champions League Red Card Drama** We break down Bowling Green's dominant 45-14 victory over UMass and analyze their path forward in the conference. Plus, we dive into the Champions League chaos, from Manchester City's stunning 0-2 collapse against Leverkusen to pivotal red cards and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brilliant return to form for Marseille.


Man Utd Stunned by 10-Man Everton! Plus: Serie A Drama, Liga MX Chaos & CFB AP Poll Breakdown
11/25/2025

**Title:** Soccer Shockwave: 10-Man Everton Stuns Man Utd! Plus: Serie A Upsets, Liga MX Chaos & CFB AP Poll Breakdown **Summary:** We're breaking down a stunning weekend of upsets, led by 10-man Everton's unbelievable 1-0 victory over Manchester United. The drama continues in Serie A with Como's 5-1 thrashing of Torino, while Liga MX descends into chaos with three red cards in a single match. Plus, with college football quiet, we dive deep into the latest AP Poll and look ahead to a massive rivalry showdown for Georgia.


Everton SHOCKS Man Utd! | Soccer Upset Chaos, Red Card Drama & CFB Coaching Rumors
11/25/2025

**Everton SHOCKS Man Utd! | Soccer Upset Chaos, Red Card Drama & CFB Coaching Rumors** A massive Premier League upset as 10-man Everton stuns Manchester United! We break down that shocking result and dive into more soccer chaos from around the globe, including a 5-1 demolition in Serie A and a Liga MX match that ended with three red cards. Then, we shift from the pitch to the gridiron to discuss the hottest college football coaching rumors and preview the key matchups shaping the playoff race.


Arsenal Dominates Tottenham | CFB Playoff Chaos & Heisman Race Breakdown
11/24/2025

**Arsenal Demolishes Tottenham! | CFB Playoff Chaos, Heisman Race & Georgia vs. Ole Miss Preview** We break down Arsenal's dominant 4-1 derby victory over Tottenham, fueled by an electrifying hat trick from Eze. With college football on a bye, we dive deep into the new AP Poll, analyzing the chaotic playoff picture and a reshaped Heisman Trophy race. Plus, we cover results across Serie A and Ligue 1 and look ahead to the massive SEC showdown between Georgia and Ole Miss.


Buckeyes Roll, Barcelona Surges, Liverpool Rocked: CFB & Soccer's Biggest Shake-Ups
11/23/2025

**Upset Alert & Power Plays: Liverpool Stunned, Ohio State & Barcelona Dominate** We're breaking down a weekend of football shake-ups where giants either roared or stumbled. While Ohio State dismantled Rutgers and Barcelona surged with a 4-0 win to declare their title ambitions, the script was flipped in the Premier League with Liverpool's shocking 0-3 collapse against Nottingham Forest. We'll also cover Oregon's offensive masterclass over USC, Udinese's surprising victory in Serie A, and the rising underdogs from the FCS to the Eredivisie that are making noise.


UNLV's Statement Win, Marseille's Rivalry Riot & The Sun Belt Upset You Missed
11/22/2025

**Football Chaos: UNLV's Rise, Marseille's Rivalry Rout & The Wildest Game You Didn't See** We break down UNLV's dominant 38-10 statement win over Hawai'i that's putting the Rebels on the national map. Then, we head to the French Riviera where Marseille's attack clicked in a ruthless 5-1 demolition of rival Nice. Finally, we uncover the hidden game of the week: a chaotic Sun Belt thriller where Louisiana’s punishing ground game narrowly survived Arkansas State’s explosive special teams and two defensive touchdowns in a 34-30 nail-biter.


Ohio's 363-Yard Ground Assault: The Most Unstoppable Formula in College Football?
11/20/2025

**Title: Ohio’s 363-Yard Ground Assault: The Unstoppable Football Formula Hiding in Plain Sight?** **Summary:** While everyone else looks to the air, Ohio University went back in time, running the ball 57 times for a staggering 363 yards and six touchdowns. With only 28 passing yards, they proved you don't need a modern playbook when you can physically overwhelm an opponent. We break down how this ground-and-pound masterpiece, paired with a defense that racked up 8 tackles for loss and 9 QB hurries, might be the most effective—and overlooked—winning formula in college football today.


MACtion's 3-Pass Blowout: Deconstructing the Wildest Box Score of the Year
11/20/2025

**Title:** Football's Wildest Stat Line: How Ohio Won a Blowout with Only 3 Passes **Summary:** We dissect one of the wildest box scores of the year: Ohio's 42-14 demolition of UMass, achieved with just three completed passes. We explore how their 363-yard ground-and-pound assault reveals a powerful team identity, while also digging into the hidden stories behind the stats—from Kent State’s spiral against Central Michigan to what defensive pressure and third-down efficiency tell us about a team's coaching and late-season trajectory.