Week 1 gave us everything we could have asked for and we're ready for more! Action Network betting experts Mike Calabrese and Mike Ianiello are back to break down Week 2 and lay out their favorite bets. From the G5 Heros of the Week and best bets to the guy's round-robin play and underdog parlay, BBOC is back in the thick of it all and the guys really don't like Trent Dilfer. Subscribe, rate and review for more college football betting content all season long. And for any listeners who haven't s...
Sep 06, 2023•40 min
Upsets and bad beats were flying with Colorado and Texas State knocking off TCU and Baylor while James Franklin and Penn State made plenty of folks angry by punching in a touchdown against West Virginia with just seconds to go and the game already well in hand. Action Network experts Stuckey and Collin Wilson return to recap an absolutely thrilling holiday weekend of betting. We also listen to a glorious collection of furious voicemails and take a quick peek at the Week 2 lines. 1 - RECAPPING FS...
Sep 04, 2023•55 min
Appetizers finished, eager gamblers belly up to the table this weekend, starving for college football's first heaping plate of sides and totals. The first loaded slate of the year promises action from Thursday to Monday night, filling our Labor Day weekend with the ecstasy and nausea only college football gambling can provide. Hosts Stuckey and Collin Wilson are back for their sixth season talking college football for Action Network, maniacally diving into all the games fit to wager on, from ano...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Last week was just the appetizer and we're finally at the main course for Week 1 in the College Football season! Action Network betting experts Mike Calabrese and Mike Ianiello are back to break down Week 1 and lay out their favorite bets. From the G5 Heros of the Week and best bets to the guy's round-robin play and underdog parlay, BBOC is back in the thick of it all. We know you've been craving it so dig in! Subscribe, rate and review for more college football betting content all season long. ...
Aug 30, 2023•50 min
Starting next week, the Bad Beat Hotline (959-BAD-BEAT) will be in full display as we launch our BBOC Monday recap episodes. But this week, we offer a bonus episode featuring Action Network college football experts Mike Calabrese and Brett McMurphy as they touch on the biggest takeaways from Week Zero and the storylines to keep an eye on for the Week One slate ahead. Plus, Caleb Williams is the new player face of Dr. Pepper and their traditional Fansville campaign. What does this portend for the...
Aug 28, 2023•21 min
WE MADE IT, FOLKS! Actual, real life college football games have finally returned, and with them our flagship BBOC episodes hosted by Action Network experts Stuckey and Collin Wilson. Together they go through the kind if tantalizingly underwhelming slate only gamblers could salivate over, with FIU, UTEP, San Jose State and UMass all on the menu. Plus, we've got Notre Dame playing Navy on the Emerald Isle! The guys go through every game, highlighting the opportunities they see before a loaded Wee...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min
College football is back! Real, live games to wager on return this weekend for Week Zero, historically a slate only gamblers could love. This season is no different, with an underwhelmingly delicious array of options for all the degenerates out there. Together Action Network's G5 conference betting experts Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello discuss "their guys" this season, give their favorite plays for Week Zero and more. Subscribe, rate and review for more college football betting content. A...
Aug 23, 2023•47 min
Real live college football games are nearly upon us! So as we do every year here at BBOC, our hosts wrap up the preseason by summarizing their favorite preseason bets across every conference. Stuckey and Collin Wilson of Action Network go through the ACC, Big Ten, Big XII, Pac-12 and SEC, plus G5 experts Mike Calabrese and Mike Ianniello jump in with their picks in the AAC, Sun Belt, Mountain West, Conference USA and MAC. Plus, to wrap up the show, we announce our second annual Action Network Al...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min
The 2023 College Football season is just around the corner and gamblers are chomping at the bit and honestly, so are Action Network betting experts Colin Wilson, Brett McMurphy and Mike Calabrese. They join forces in this episode of BBOC to discuss the sure-to-be-exciting Heisman Trophy race. Tune in to hear how the guys are feeling before the season kicks off and how they're approaching betting the award this time around. From the favorites to a few longshots they might have their eye on, it's ...
Aug 14, 2023•40 min
The division of Nick Saban, Brian Kelly, Jimbo Fisher and Lane Kiffin adds Hugh Freeze back into the mix in 2023, as the SEC West earns its reputation as the most dangerous division top-to-bottom in the nation. Action Network college football betting experts Stuckey and Collin Wilson wrap up their 11-part division betting previews here, diving deep into each program for win totals, division futures and more. Are the changes in Starkville too much for Mississippi State? Is Mississippi and the Lan...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min
We all know in the SEC "It Just Means More" for fans, players and gamblers alike. And with Georgia striving for a third straight National Championship, Action Network experts Stuckey and Collin Wilson here at BBOC have analyzed every team from a betting perspective. Can any of these teams unthrone the Bulldogs? The Tennessee Volunteers are a popular candidate, but will Collin find fault on Rocky Top? Beamer Ball in South Carolina has the fanbase buzzing, and the Missouri Tigers have eyes on anot...
Aug 09, 2023•58 min
The MAC holds a special place in the hearts of the Action Network faithful, as a Rust Belt conference full of intrigue, tumult, and midweek betting opportunities. As always, this year expert and MAC Manifesto impresario Stuckey joins hosts Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello to dive deep into every program. As a conference famous for never letting a champion repeat, who can come from behind the pack to win it all this season? And just how terrible can Kent State possible be? Answers to all thes...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Biff Poggi, Trent Dilfer, Tom Herman and other coaching luminaries underpin one of the most electrifying, wide-open conferences in college football. As these programs look to manufacture a "Power Six," our Action Network experts Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello welcome on Stuckey to go through more than a dozen teams rife with churn and intrigue. Can Biff Poggi inject much-needed capital into a reconstructed Club Lit? How badly will the ill-fated Trent Dilfer Era begin in Birmingham? Why are...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 18 min
As Pootie Tang's father warns us all: "Don't let the ladies get between you and The Belt." Words to live by for gamblers and Sun Belt diehards alike, as Action Network college football experts Michael Calabrese, Mike Ianniello and Stuckey strap in their Fun Belts. Together they cover every team in the conference, from newcomer James Madison to lowly Louisiana Monroe, and every program in between. Is Southern Miss a team worth backing? What will happen with GJ Kinne and Texas State? And why is Ol...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Coach Prime has arrived in the Pac-12 (for now). Are USC, UCLA, Oregon and the other West Coast blue bloods on notice? Plus, is Oregon State here to stay? How bleak are things at Cal? All of these questions and more are tackled by Action Network college football betting experts Stuckey and Collin Wilson as our conference betting previews march on. 5 - USC 11 - UTAH 17 - OREGON 22 - WASHINGTON 28 - OREGON STATE 36 - UCLA 41 - WAZZU 45 - ARIZONA 51 - ARIZONA STATE 56 - CAL 61 - STANFORD 65 - COLOR...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 19 min
With four new programs walking into the Big XII party this season, Action Network hosts Stuckey and Collin Wilson have a lot of discuss today. Will it be Horns Up for gamblers this fall in Austin? Can Boomer Sooner repair the wagon in Norman? Should we give all glory to the Hypnotoad in Forth Worth, or Bear Down in Waco? The Bounce House, the Pokes, and the Little Apple are on today's menu, as we go Guns Up down Country Roads to discuss one of the most exciting conferences in all of college foot...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min
The Big Ten might be the most intriguing and most discussed conference in college football, with expansion on the horizons and expectations soaring. Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State are the toast of the conference, but who do Action Network experts Stuckey and Collin love most among this trio? Together they go through every program, including a rebuilding Nebraska, a rebranding Wisconsin, and a reeling Michigan State. 4 - MICHIGAN, OHIO STATE, PENN STATE 17 - MARYLAND 23 - MICHIGAN STATE 24 -...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Is the ACC a two horse race between Clemson and Florida State? Is Louisville primed to surprise? Is Boston College even worth mentioning? Action Network college football betting experts Stuckey and Collin Wilson are reunited for another season of conference previews as they go deep on all things Atlantic Coast Conference. 2 - FSU CLEMSON 11 - DUKE 15 - UNC 19 - NC ST 23 - LOUISVILLE 28 - MIAMI 36 - PITT 42 - WAKE FOREST 51 - SYRACUSE 56 - VIRGINIA TECH 62 - GEORGIA TECH 67 - UVA And for any list...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min
From blue-blood Notre Dame to FBS debutant Jacksonville State, this episode has it all! Action Network experts Collin Wilson, Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello cover every program in Conference USA along with independents like UMass and UConn, providing their favorite win totals and CUSA futures along the way. Is Rich Rod's Jacksonville State team an FBS version of a Hot 'N Ready pizza? Is Notre Dame ready to run through a soft schedule? Can UMass somehow be even worse than prior seasons? Wha...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 16 min
College football conference previews have returned! Collin Wilson joins his Action Network colleagues Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello to preview the Mountain West Conference from a futures and win totals perspective. Is Boise set to win the conference again? Are the Fresno Bulldogs destined for heartbreak? And does Hawaii have what it takes to win four games? All of these questions answered and more. 3 - BOISE 10 - AIR FORCE 20 - SDSU 26 - WYOMING 34 - UTAH STATE 40 - UNLV 46 - SJSU 53 - CO...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Our offseason refresher episodes continue with the second and final installment featuring our Action Network experts Stuckey, Collin Wilson, Brett McMurphy and Mike Calabrese. They drill down deeper into the specific conferences and programs they're eyeing this season. Is Texas finally back? Is Kansas still feisty? What is happening at Clemson? Plus, are there win totals that still have value across the college football landscape? And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, rememb...
Jul 17, 2023•35 min
The boys are back! With college football's hallowed Week Zero slate around the corner for gamblers everywhere, it's time to reassemble Action Network's dream team of Stuckey, Collin Wilson and Brett McMurphy, along with stalwart co-host Mike Calabrese to dive deep into the Group of 5 conferences. Together this foursome helps our loyal listeners catch up on everything that has transpired this offseason in a rollicking two-part episode. So welcome back friends to our third glorious college footbal...
Jul 17, 2023•35 min
The College World Series is officially set and Action Network college betting experts Collin Wilson and Mike Calabrese are back to break it all down. The final eight teams include Oral Roberts, TCU, Virginia, Florida, Stanford, Wake Forest, Tennessee and LSU. Games get underway Friday, June 16 at 2pm ET. Find out where the guys are seeing value, who they're backing and who they're fading in this year's tournament right here on BBOC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Jun 14, 2023•26 min
Action Network's Brett McMurphy, Collin Wilson and Stuckey are back for the New BCS to talk a little bit of everything and nothing at the same time this college football offseason. Brett brings an update on the Magnificent 7 and what might happen in the coming months or years. Surprise, surprise, it's all about the Benjamins, baby! Plus, it's goodbye to the Cheez-It Bowl and hello to the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Finally, a look at the Hall of Fame and a sources stumper that'll take you back to the 90s. A...
Jun 08, 2023•41 min
The road to the College Baseball World Series in Omaha continues with 16 teams remaining and BBOC is back with Collin Wilson and Mike Calabrese to break it all down. Together the guys dive into the matchups this weekend looking at sides, totals, series bets and futures. Find out where the guys are seeing the most value and who to back. Subscribe, rate and review for more college sports betting content. And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use bonus code ACTION a...
Jun 07, 2023•32 min
Ten years after the advent of the College Football Playoff, a lot has changed throughout the college football landscape for bettors and fans alike. But with significant changes on the horizon, Action Network college football experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese, Collin Wilson and Brett McMurphy break down the ways the CFP has shaped the college football landscape, where the Playoff will take the game moving forward, and what to expect in the years ahead from a gambling perspective. And for any listen...
May 15, 2023•47 min
Brett McMurphy, Collin Wilson and Stuckey return to kick off a special offseason series of episodes. Together the guys tackle the biggest headlines of the college football offseason, update listeners on what they've been up to during the college sports betting offseason, and provide some recreation recommendations along the way. Plus, we get some trivia from Stuckey and a haunting story involving Collin Wilson and relish. And for any listeners who haven't signed up yet at BetMGM, remember to use...
Apr 26, 2023•36 min
The NFL Draft is later this week, and Action Network college football experts Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello return to preview the best late-round gems from the Group of Five conferences. We hear some love for Fresno State stars, plenty of vitriol about Clayton Tune, high praise for the biggest wagon in UAB history, and plenty more. Plus, is the heir apparently to Chris Johnson ready to set the NFL on fire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acas...
Apr 24, 2023•51 min
The NFL Draft begins next week in Kansas City, with limited fanfare over the top prospects from the Group of 5 conferences. Luckily, our G5 experts Michael Calabrese and Mike Ianniello have returned to discuss all the top talents before next Thursday's first round, providing context around some lesser-known names in NFL circles. Together they go through the top players across conferences like the Mountain West and Conference USA, and next episode will go further down the board to the late-round ...
Apr 18, 2023•40 min
The madness of college hoops has been building all season for this moment. One shining moment, if you will. Action Network college hoops betting experts Stuckey, Mike Calabrese and BJ Cunningham are back for one last time this season to break down the NCAA Tournament Championship game between the UConn Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs. With sides, totals and player props, the crew dives into everything you can expect in the game and where they see value in gambling. Thank you to everyone who h...
Apr 03, 2023•27 min
