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On today’s edition of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, Paul Catalina, Host of 365 Sports, breaks down the Top Five Reasons Notre Dame Is Wrong in their reaction to the newest playoff format and bowl landscape. Paul lays out why the Irish misread the situation, how their own decisions helped create this exact postseason puzzle, and why cultural ripple effects inside a locker room matter more than bowl prestige. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #notredame #irish #top5

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Rundown:

(0:25:00) Zach Barnett, FootballScoop.com

(1:10:00) Pat Smith, 3ManFront

(1:35:00) Riley Nelson, Former BYU Quarterback

(2:00:00)Blake Horvath, Navy Senior Quarterback

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Riley Nelson, Former BYU Quarterback and BYU Football Analyst, for a candid, energetic, and highly detailed breakdown of the Big 12 Championship rematch between BYU and Texas Tech. Speaking from an aerobics room at the gym — tank top and all — Riley dives straight into what went wrong in Lubbock, what changes with a neutral-site environment, and why BYU’s offensive identity will look dramatically different this time. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 #byu #big12championship

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David Smoak and Paul Catalina are joined by Pat Smith, Longtime SEC Radio Host and College Football Analyst, for a deep and candid conversation on the shifting balance of power across the SEC and the national landscape. Pat breaks down why Alabama’s grip on the league has loosened, how Georgia’s dominance has changed expectations, and why programs like Texas, Oklahoma, and even rising mid-tier SEC schools now see a real path to contention. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #sec #coachingcarousel

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Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Zach Barnett, National College Football Writer for FootballScoop, for one of the most fast-moving and informative coaching carousel conversations of the year. Zach breaks down the wildest week in recent memory — Auburn, Florida, Penn State, and multiple other major jobs all in play — and explains why this cycle feels unlike anything he’s covered before. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #acc #big12 #bigten #sec

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Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, breaks down the biggest keys to the Big 12 Championship rematch between BYU and Texas Tech — a game with playoff stakes, high emotion, and two teams that know each other extremely well. Paul explains how BYU can disrupt Baron Morton, why Texas Tech must start fast, and how Kalani Sitake’s return to the sideline after a dramatic week could fuel the Cougars. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #byu #texastech #big12 #big12fb #top5

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Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, breaks down the five best candidates to replace Matt Campbell at Iowa State after Campbell reportedly moves toward taking the Penn State job. Paul evaluates each potential hire through the lens of scheme fit, recruiting philosophy, player development, and how each coach would maintain or elevate the foundation Campbell built in Ames. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 #coachingcarousel #iowastatecyclones #mattcampbell #top5

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Rundown:

(0:30:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com

(1:00:00) Max Olson, ESPN

(1:25:00) CFB Picks

(2:05:00) Shiel Wood, Texas Tech Defensive Coordinator

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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David Smoak, Paul Catalina, and Craig Smoak are joined by Max Olson, Senior College Football Writer for ESPN, for an insightful and fast-paced conversation covering championship weekend chaos, the transfer portal’s biggest winners, and the future of conference title games. Max shares the incredible journey of Texas Tech star Jacob Rodriguez, from overlooked walk-on to Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and explains why Rodriguez’s story is one of the most remarkable transformations in college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec

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David Smoak, Paul Catalina, and Craig Smoak are joined by Sam Khan Jr., Senior College Football Writer for The Athletic, for a wide-ranging and timely conversation on the most chaotic era the sport has ever seen. Sam breaks down how the nonstop calendar — transfer portal windows, early signing periods, coaching changes, and conference realignment — has turned college football into a true 12-month operation, leaving coaches, players, and administrators scrambling for solutions. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec

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David Smoak sits down with Blake Horvath, Navy Midshipman Quarterback and Future Naval Aviator, for one of the most heartfelt and revealing conversations of the year. Horvath shares what the Army–Navy game truly feels like from the inside — the intensity of rivalry week, the pranks across service academies, the pressure of representing thousands of midshipmen, and the emotion of stepping onto the field surrounded by classmates who will soon serve around the world. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #navy #midshipmen #army #military #annapolis

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Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, breaks down exactly how Penn State ended up in one of the most embarrassing coaching searches in modern college football. Paul unpacks the fractured relationship between James Franklin and athletic director Pat Kraft, why firing a successful coach in-season backfired, and how unrealistic expectations from a fanbase still living in the shadow of Joe Paterno created the perfect storm. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #bigten #pennstate #nittanylions

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David Smoak sits down with Shiel Wood, Texas Tech Defensive Coordinator, for an extensive and insightful conversation on the Red Raiders’ remarkable surge into the Big 12 Championship Game. Wood breaks down how Joey McGuire’s leadership transformed the program, why the locker room’s culture and love for one another became Tech’s “secret weapon,” and how a roster built from every direction — high school recruits, returning veterans, and key transfers — blended into one of the nation’s most disciplined, connected defenses. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 #texastech #wreckem

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Rundown:

(0:40:00) Dave McCann, Deseret News/BYUtv

(1:25:00) Dave Bartoo, CFB Matrix

(2:05:00) Zach Gelb, Infinity Sports Network

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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Paul Catalina and David Smoak are joined by Zach Gelb, National Radio Host for CBS Sports Radio, for a fiery and unfiltered breakdown of Penn State’s chaotic and increasingly embarrassing coaching search. Gelb explains how the Nittany Lions whiffed on their first wave of candidates — including Matt Rhule, Joe Moorhead, Kenny Dillingham, and others — before scrambling toward names like Brian Daboll, Jeff Brohm, or an NFL assistant as the process devolved into confusion. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec

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Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Dave Bartoo, CFB Matrix Founder and National College Football Analytics Expert, for one of the most detailed and data-driven breakdowns of the entire playoff race. Bartoo explains exactly why Alabama and Notre Dame flipped, how Stanford and Texas A&M factored into the equation, and why the margins between Alabama, Notre Dame, BYU, and Miami are razor thin. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #rankings

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Paul Catalina and David Smoak are joined by Dave McCann, BYUtv Host and BYU Insider, for the most detailed and revealing breakdown yet of how close Kalani Sitake came to leaving BYU for Penn State — and how the Cougars pulled back their head coach at the very last possible moment. Dave explains the tense 48-hour window, the assistant coaches already looking at houses, the $100 million Penn State offer, the recruiting class on the verge of collapse, and why the agreement wasn’t finalized until the night before National Signing Day. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #byu #big12 #kalanisitake #coachingcarousel

Paul Catalina, 365 Sports Host and Creator of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, breaks down another wave of headline-grabbing coaching hires across the country — including the biggest recruiter in America landing at USF and one of the most respected coordinators in football returning home to Kansas State. Paul delivers sharp, honest grades on each move, including UCLA’s bold swing for Bob Chesney, North Texas landing Neil Brown, Kentucky betting big on Will Stein, and why Brian Hartline may be the single best hire of the entire cycle. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #top5

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Rundown:

(0:40:00) Ari Temkin, Big 12 Radio on Tune In

(1:00:00) Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports

(1:45:00) Craig Smoak’s “Off the Radar”

(2:05:00) John McClain, Hall of Fame Columnist

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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365 Sports is joined by Shahan Jeyarajah, National College Football Writer for CBS Sports, for a wide-ranging and fast-moving breakdown of a dramatic week in college football. Shahan dives into BYU stabilizing its future by keeping Kalani Sitake, how NIL and investment shifted the decision, and why Texas Tech’s extension of Joey McGuire strengthens the Big 12’s upper tier. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel

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365 Sports is joined by Ari Temkin, Big 12 Radio Host on SiriusXM, for a deep, honest look at BYU’s playoff odds, the committee’s ranking biases, and why the Cougars’ résumé isn’t getting the respect it deserves. Ari breaks down what BYU must do to get in, why Texas Tech’s position is locked, and how national perception continues to shape the Big 12’s ceiling. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 #byu #kalanisitaki #wreckem

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Rundown:

(1:00:00) Mack Brown, Hall of Fame Football Coach

(1:25:00) Brett McMurphy, On3.com

(1:45:00) CFB Championship Week

(2:05:00) Phil Bennett, College Football Analyst

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak sit down with Phil Bennett, Former Baylor Defensive Coordinator and Longtime College Football Coach, for one of his most candid and entertaining breakdowns yet. Coach Bennett unloads on Baylor’s struggles, Texas A&M’s meltdown against Texas, Arch Manning’s growth, Texas’ offensive identity, and why quarterback scrambles continue to haunt defenses. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec

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Paul Catalina, David Smoak, and Craig Smoak are joined by Brett McMurphy, Action Network Senior College Football Insider, for one of the wildest breakdowns of the coaching carousel to date. Brett dives into Lane Kiffin’s stunning move, the fallout across the SEC and Big 12, the chaos created by simultaneous firings, and why this weekend was unlike anything he’s ever covered.He also details the Penn State search, including why Kalani Sitake has emerged as the clear target, and how the Big 12 title game could directly shape that decision. Brett offers insider updates on Lane Kiffin’s departure timing...

365 Sports welcomes Mack Brown, College Football Hall of Fame Coach, for an honest, insightful, and powerful conversation about Texas’ electric win over Texas A&M, the pressure of rivalry atmospheres, and how penalties, discipline, and identity have shaped the Longhorns’ recent surge. Coach Brown also dives deep into the College Football Playoff debate — from SEC and Big 12 résumés to the challenges facing the committee, scheduling philosophies, and why the sport desperately needs alignment at the national level. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #sec #texas #gigem #hookem

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Paul Catalina returns with another edition of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, presented by Flag & Anthem, continuing his in-depth grading of the latest coaching hires across college football. From Pete Golding taking over at Ole Miss to Pat Fitzgerald landing at Michigan State and James Franklin making the jump to Virginia Tech. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel

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Paul Catalina breaks down the week’s biggest coaching moves in Paul Catalina’s Top Five, presented by Flag & Anthem. In this episode, Paul evaluates the most impactful hires across college football — from Lane Kiffin’s shocking leap to LSU to Florida landing Jon Sumrall to Oklahoma State’s bold move with Eric Morris. Paul and Mickey dissect fits, ceilings, recruiting impact, and what these transitions mean heading into a wild new era of the sport. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #coachingcarousel #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #lanekiffin

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Rundown:

(0:40:00) CFB Pick ‘Em

(1:00:00) Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports

(1:25:00) Big 12 “Mojo” Rankings

(1:45:00) Saban on College Football (Video/Discussion)

(2:05:00) John McClain, Hall of Fame Columnist

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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In this episode, Shehan Jeyarajah — National College Football Writer for CBS Sports — joins 365 Sports to break down Oklahoma State’s stunning move to hire Eric Morris and why it could become one of the most impactful coaching decisions of the entire cycle. Shehan details Morris’ track record as an elite quarterback developer, his success crafting explosive offenses at every stop, and why moving from a “disadvantaged” program to an “advantaged” one in Stillwater could unlock his full potential. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #pokes #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #ericmorris #lanekiffin

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Rundown:

(1:03:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com

(1:25:00) Big 12 Summary

(1:45:00) Coaching Carousel

(2:05:00) Phil Bennett, College Football Analyst

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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Former Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Bennett joins 365 Sports to give candid, unfiltered insight into Baylor’s decision to retain Dave Aranda and the university’s surprising public endorsement of its football direction. Bennett reacts to President Linda Livingstone’s letter, the timing of the announcement, and the challenges Baylor now faces heading into a pivotal offseason. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #big12 #baylor #davearanda

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Sam Khan Jr. — Senior Writer for The Athletic — joins 365 Sports to break down the wild, unpredictable Big 12 playoff race and what could happen as Texas Tech, BYU, Texas, and Texas A&M enter a decisive final stretch. Sam dives into potential rematches, playoff math, committee biases, and why the Big 12’s margin for error is far slimmer than the SEC or Big Ten. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec

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In this edition of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, Paul Catalina — Co-Host of 365 Sports — breaks down the essential steps programs must take after choosing to retain their struggling head coaches for 2026. With Baylor, Florida State, Wisconsin, and Maryland all opting to stay the course, Paul outlines what these universities must do next to avoid falling further behind in the rapidly changing landscape of college football. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #coachingcarousel #top5

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In this episode of Paul Catalina’s Top Five, Paul Catalina — Co-Host of 365 Sports — breaks down the leading candidates to replace Justin Wilcox at Cal following his departure. Paul analyzes five names who fit Cal’s identity, West Coast recruiting footprint and long-term program needs, ranging from rising offensive minds to established defensive leaders. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #cal #cali #california #acc #goldenbears #bayarea #top5 #coachingcarousel

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Rundown:

(0:30:00) Zach Barnett, FootballScoop.com

(1:00:00) Big 12 Picks

(1:25:00) Mickey Spagnola, DallasCowboys.com

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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Zach Barnett — National College Football Reporter for Football Scoop — joins 365 Sports to break down Baylor’s stunning decision to retain Dave Aranda for 2025 and why the move has instantly become one of the most polarizing stories of the coaching carousel. Barnett explains the timing, the internal dynamics, and how President Linda Livingstone’s announcement reshaped Baylor’s path just as the carousel hits full speed. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #baylor #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #sicem #davearanda

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Rundown:

(0:25:00) Sam Khan, TheAthletic.com

(0:45:00) Max Olson, ESPN

(1:10:00) Taylor McHargue, CBS Sports

(1:25:00) CFB Picks

(1:45:00) Craig Smoak’s “Off the Radar”

(2:05:00) Colby Carthel, SFA Football Coach

(2:20:00) Paul’s “Top 5”/Super Chat’s/Wheel/Quizzes/Poll Results

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Taylor McHargue — College Football Analyst for CBS Sports — joins 365 Sports for a full breakdown of one of the wildest weekends of the season. Taylor opens with Texas A&M’s stunning 30–3 comeback, explaining why the Aggies’ second-half shutout, Marcell Reed’s turnaround, and Mike Elko’s leadership all signal a team built for the College Football Playoff. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #gigem

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Max Olson — Senior National College Football Writer for ESPN— joins 365 Sports to break down Baylor’s rapidly unfolding leadership crisis, the timing of Mack Rhoades’ departure, and the urgent decisions facing the university. Olson explains why Baylor had to act quickly, how long the move has been in motion, and what the school must do to avoid falling behind during the busiest coaching carousel in years. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #baylor #sicem #scandal #mackrhoades

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Sam Khan Jr. — National College Football Reporter for The Athletic — joins 365 Sports to break down the explosive situation unfolding at Baylor, where the Board of Regents is meeting to finalize the departure of Athletic Director Mack Rhoades. Sam explains why Baylor acted quickly, how the separation is being handled behind the scenes, and what this means for the future of the university’s athletic department. #collegefootball #cfb #cfp #acc #big12 #bigten #sec #baylor #mackrhoades #scandal

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