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Unnecessary Roughness

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The only college football podcast in the country that delivers real, raw, unfiltered takes on the best sport in America. Hosts Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith, alongside co-hosts JackMac and Katie Stats, pull no punches when discussing the national landscape of college football. New episodes drop every Tuesday.


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Episodes

Why USC Will Be The Most Disappointing Team In The Pac-12

In Episode 304: -Twitter doesn't treat Notre Dame fairly -We analyze Nick Saban's smile (yes, you read that right) -Missouri's outrageous watch party video and reaction from Eli Drinkwitz -Teams that will be better than everyone thinks -The Bo Nix billboard in NYC is so dumb -Vanderbilt Stadium is NOT ready -Pac 12 fans should've cared more before the conference imploded overnight -USC's playoff hopes ride entirely on whether or not their defense can do anything -Utah is incredibly consistent bu...

Aug 17, 20231 hr 27 min

Why Texas Is Finally Back: Full Big 12 Preview

In Episode 303: The Blind Side Reaction AP Poll Big 12 Preview Big 12 Predictions ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the brands that sponsor our show! High Noon: Look for them on Drizly/at your local convenience or liquor store, or visit highnoonspirits.com to find it near you! Factor: Head to Factormeals.com/Walker50 & Use Code Walker50 To Get 50% Off! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Mus...

Aug 15, 20231 hr 33 min

Is This Finally The Year Florida State Surpasses Clemson? Full ACC Conference Preview

In Episode 302: -It's finally time for conference previews and we're starting with the ACC! -Hating on realignment -Greg Sankey is a massive hypocrite when it comes to speaking on conference realignment -Kayce on the Johnny Manziel doc -Virginia is in for a ROUGH season and may even need to do a hard reset -Virginia Tech's offense can't get any worse, right? -Boston College is about to find out why Phil Jurkovec wasn't the reason they were bad -Duke got plenty of transfers but will it be enough ...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 9 min

The Collapse Of The Pac-12 And Which Teams Will Survive When The Dust Settles

In Episode 301: -Analyzing the collapse of the Pac-12 -Will the ACC step in and save any of the remaining Pac-12 teams? -Reminiscing on CFB before conference realignment took hold of the sport -Florida State keeps falling on swords for Clemson's benefit -Eli Drinkwitz and Dan Lanning had some interesting quotes -Will the "student athelete" label become meaningless for CFB players in the future? -JackMac's final Scoop City predictions on conference realignment moves -Leaks from Alabama practice -...

Aug 07, 20231 hr 25 min

We FIX Conference Realignment in the CFB World

In Episode 300: -Brandon explains why he hasn't been in any content this week -Conference realignment is turning CFB upside down -The ACC and Pac 12 are going down together -Why the SEC is not taking Clemson or FSU -Texas A&M was the root of everything gone wrong in CFB -Reacting to the new Barstool NY HQ seating chart -Iowa State kicker busted for betting on CFB games -Johnny Manziel opened a sports bar in College Station -Hugh Freeze is back on the recruiting game -Oklahoma fans are pre-co...

Aug 03, 202357 min

The Most Disrespected Players, Coaches, And Teams Heading Into 2023

In Episode 299: -UFOs are actually real and we're talking about football -Talking about disrespect in CFB -Harbaugh suspended for buying recruits cheeseburgers -Brandon's early impressions on the Chicago office -The Minnesota news is a weak attempt at a hit piece -The Joe Milton hype train needs to stop -Pitt is always disrespected in the ACC -Why do people act like James Franklin can't coach? -Brandon and Kayce fight over whether or not Sam Pittman is disrespected -Oregon deserves more respect ...

Jul 27, 20231 hr 27 min

Cole Cubelic On Why Hugh Freeze Will Work At Auburn + Who Will Make The CFP

In Episode 298: -Cole Cubelic joins the show to talk all things SEC! -Why does there have to be a graphic for every little thing in CFB? -Getting Cole's thoughts on the current state of SEC Media Days -What goes on behind closed doors at media days? -Cole learned some crazy new info on Will Rogers -Cole's discussion with Mark Stoops about Kentucky's future after Will Levis -Who "won" the SEC Media Days? -Zach Arnett was a tough guy to crack at the media days -Cole was impressed by this particula...

Jul 25, 20231 hr 41 min

The Hardest Teams To Get A Read On Heading Into 2023

In Episode 297: -Twitter vs Instagram DMs -Kayce gives her list from last week -The hardest teams to read going into 2023 -What is Ole Miss doing with their QB situation? -Can Cade Klubnik revive Clemson back to their usual dominant form? -Kentucky could be a comeback team of the year candidate -The meat riding of South Carolina is crazy -Notre Dame has an unreal schedule -Roughnecks give their hardest to read teams! ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the brands that sponsor our s...

Jul 20, 20231 hr 4 min

The 6 Teams With The Biggest Storylines Heading Into 2023

In Episode 296: -Kayce had some wifi issues -SEC media day is here -Paul Finebaum's take on Saban's legacy -Is Ryan Day done for if Ohio State loses to Michigan again? -The most interesting team from each conference -The SEC is the conference of storylines this year -Why is everyone giving Texas A&M the benefit of the doubt? -Oklahoma could be a first or last place team -Wisconsin is going to look insanely different and we're excited -Picking the most juicy win totals in CFB ++++++++++++++++...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 20 min

Did Northwestern Make The Right Decision Firing Pat Fitzgerald???

In Episode 295: -Pat Fitzgerald fired from Northwestern -Coach O interested in Northwestern job? -Hazing and the ripple effect the Fitzgerald firing will have on CFB -Discussing Captain Cons' take on the rules for being a fan of CFB schools -What truly makes a "bandwagon" fan? -Who would be the best CFB coach to have as a personal chef? -Lincoln Riley should put down the kitchenware -Getting drafted to play in the MLB versus playing football ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the ...

Jul 13, 20231 hr 14 min

The 10 Most Intriguing QBs in CFB for 2023

In Episode 294: -We recorded an hour before Pat Fitzgerald was fired -Brandon vs slow pitch softball Twitter -Jack vs roller coasters -Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern controversy -Georgia players can’t stop getting speeding tickets -SEC media day is the worst event ever -Big 12’s preseason conference team poll, OU largely absent -Marco Wilson asked about his infamous shoe throw -10 most intriguing QBs heading into the 2023 season -Brandon’s 2 minute drill ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by s...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 45 min

The 10 Things We Irrationally Hate About CFB - HATE WEEK 2023

WELCOME TO HATE WEEK 2023 -We hate on Tulane, because why not. -Brandon hates Kirby Smart’s stupid dumb face -People who plan fall weddings are the WORST -JackMac just hates everything about Brandon and Kayce apparently. -Travy hates essentially everything and everyone that challenges Alabama -Our resident TCU fan, Dawson, comes in guns ablazing -We cannot stand cocky conference newcomers -Big Ev reveals his most hated CFB teams and people -The new OT rules are disgusting and will ruin games -Ja...

Jun 27, 20232 hr 1 min

How Oklahoma Will Dominate The SEC By 2026

In Episode 292: -Special guest, Oklahoma Sooner alumnus and former pro, Gabe Ikard! -Gabe gets big timed by Brandon, fires back -Gabe's stories at Oklahoma -Gerald McCoy does not like us. At all. -Discussing our ongoing "feud" with Oklahoma fans -Gabe on how Lincoln Riley weaponized the Boomer Sooners on Twitter -How Gabe first found out about Lincoln Riley leaving OU and the s**tstorm that followed -Gabe on why Oklahoma's abysmal defense caused last year's 6-7 season -Texas slaughtering Oklahom...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 51 min

10 of the Biggest Questions Surrounding the 2023 CFB Season

In Episode 291: -Looking at some of the most bizarre college national championships -Our producer, Noah, picks his CFB fandom! -Players are boycotting the NCAA Football game -The Big 10's schedule planning for next year is crazy -Brandon's 10 open-ended questions for the 2023 CFB season -Do you bet Caleb Williams or the field for the Heisman? -Brandon's HOT bagel take -2 Minute Drill! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the brands that sponsor our show! High Noon: Look for t...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 29 min

We Spent Two Hours Saying Something Nice About EVERY CFB Team

In Episode 290: -To warm up for Hate Week, we’re doing Respect Week -Our producer is down to Michigan or Penn State for his college allegiance -Netflix’s upcoming Florida Gators documentary -SEC announced that they’re going with an 8-game schedule for this year -Brandon will not back down from his Garth Brooks vs George Strait take -Is Nick Saban a coward or calculated for his 8-game vote? -We are a “Sam Hartman is hot” podcast -Kayce has so many nice things to say about Texas -Jack maybe says s...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 49 min

The 3 College Football Teams With Wake Up Calls Coming In 2023

In Episode 289: -SEC In-conference schedule changes -Does Alabama really have the elite talent to win the West? -Rules for picking your lifelong CFB teams -3 teams that are in for a rude awakening -Garth Brooks vs George Strait argument -Are we prepared for the Pac 12? -Katie’s insane high school scandals -Kayce’s 2-minute drill ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the brands that sponsor our show! High Noon: Look for them on Drizly/at your local convenience or liquor store, or visi...

May 31, 20231 hr 24 min

Why Baker Mayfield Isn't The Best College QB Ever

In Episode 288: 00:00:00-00:11:40 - Intro 00:11:40-00:17:30 - Bama Rush 00:17:30-00:28:52 - Kevin Warren/Big 10 00;28:52-00:48:22 - Bill Connelly’s Top 75 College QB’s 00:48:22-01:01:21 - Big Game Boomer Graphic 01:01:21-01:07:00 - Bear Alexanders Apartment 01:07:00-01:14:00 - Georgia Fans High Noon: Find High Noon At HighNoonSpirits.com or get delivered on Drizzly Barstool Sportsbook: Terms Apply. MUST BE 21+ Gambling Problem? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER Factor: Head to FactorMeals.com/Walker50 & us...

May 25, 20231 hr 15 min

Why The Fall Of The ACC Will Change CFB Forever

In Episode 287: -The ACC is suddenly collapsing -Clemson, Florida State, and Miami leading the charge -Texas A&M is going 10-2 apparently -The boys might be back on Texas again -Phil Steele's CFB magazine is mid unless he adds Brandon to his list -Dylan Raiola commits to Georgia -The new era of QBs and NIL might be seriously hurting CFB -There's no way Stetson didn't graduate in SEVEN years, right?? -Discussing Brandon's Twitter polls ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the bra...

May 16, 20231 hr 29 min

Top 5 Players, Coaches, and Teams With the Most to Prove in 2023

In Episode 286: -Brandon’s story of meeting an Aggie in Home Depot -Payton Thorne transfers to Auburn -Which head coaches cut their own grass? -Iowa, Iowa State players getting investigated for gambling -Top 5 players, coaches, and teams that have the most to prove in 2023 -Can Quinn Ewers play like a top QB with Arch Manning looming? -Brent Venables needs to prove himself big time -Will TCU prove last year wasn’t a fluke? -Kayce’s 2 minute drill -Which summertime foods would you never eat durin...

May 10, 20231 hr 37 min

Teams Riding the Hype Train Heading Into 2023 + Surprise Guest!

In Episode 285: -Surprise guest appearance! -Auburn’s TJ Finley enters the transfer portal -Revisiting the Saban vs Kirby argument with our guest -The exodus of Michigan State, the Spartans lose their QB1 and WR1 -Brandon would never take a victory lap about his Will Levis takes being 1000% correct. Never. -Looking at the 2024 NFL Mock Draft -Tyler Buchner transfers the Alabama -Teams that are riding the hype train heading in to 2023 -2 Minute Drill! +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by suppo...

May 02, 20231 hr 23 min

Why This Is The LEAST Dangerous Alabama Team Nick Saban Has Ever Had

In Episode 284: -Ole Miss fan's CRAZY Facebook post about Morgan Wallen concert -Things are getting rocky for Colorado -Is Alabama not that intimidating this season? -Greg Sankey is becoming a dictator -Bear Alexander transfers to USC -Kansas State fans went OFF on us -Will Levis + Draft talk -Looking at every playoff contenders' schedule You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 35 min

Why Nick Saban is No Longer the Best Coach in CFB (Top 10 Coaches List)

In Episode 283: -Brandon's back from vacation -Spring QB battles aplenty! -Arch Manning's first spring game was... interesting -Jeremy Pruitt's hearing underway -TCU and tampering controversies in the transfer portal era -Our "Top 10 Coaches for 2023" lists -Should Ryan Day be considered a top 10 coach? -Kirby vs Saban -Which schools are the best (and worst) at developing star talent? +++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the brands that sponsor our show! HelloFresh: Go to https://barstool....

Apr 19, 20231 hr 13 min

The Top 10 Most Annoying CFB Fan Bases RANKED

In Episode 282: -Spring football is a decaying relic of CFB -Kliff Kingsbury is back -Top 10 teams that need to STFU and play -Brandon came up with the most genius rule change of all time -Creating new rivalries in CFB -Top 10 most annoying fanbases on Twitter -We asked the Roughnecks to create new rivalries You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/unnecroughness...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 5 min

The 10 Most Un-Answerable Questions in CFB

In Episode 281: -CBB vs CFB Playoffs -UConn Basketball -Nebraska Fans are not happy with us -Brandon's Un-answerable Questions -Is Saban still the "Best Coach in America"? -Can TCU do anything to avoid being called a "flop"? -What makes an exciting Heisman race? -Is the transition Big 12 the most interesting conference in 2023? -Which of these 4 schools fit in their conference the least? -Good Stadium, Bad Team? -Angel Reese/Kim Mulkey -5-star QB or Best OC? -Which program has fallen off the har...

Apr 04, 20231 hr 9 min

Determining College Football Blue Bloods

In Episode 280: -We answer a TON of mailbag questions from you guys -The untold struggles of paternity leave -UConn making the Final Four and what it takes to become a blue blood in the NCAA -The biggest things fans look out for during Spring football -Brandon does a blind reaction to 247's "Best CFB Stadium Atmospheres" list -Cam Newton and the butterfly effect on Mississippi State -Can northern schools ever level the playing field when it comes to recruiting talent? -Brandon is HIGH on Penn St...

Mar 28, 20231 hr 14 min

Andy Staples Tells Us Why FSU And Clemson Are Going To Lose Conference Realignment

In Episode 289: -Remembering Trevor Moawad and his legacy -The best food in the CFB world -Conference re-alignment -Boston College vs the ACC -Which NCAA sports actually MAKE money? -Can Kirby Smart truly become Nick Saban? -Debating the current state of recruiting -Are Oklahoma and Texas ready for the switch? -Who will be the best of the Big 12 newcomers? -Will Sam Hartman take Notre Dame to the promised land? -The Pac 12 is the best QB conference. Period. -Deion is grabbing the attention of al...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 6 min

Danny Kanell Reveals Why He Hates The SEC

In Episode 278: -Interview w/ Danny Kanell -How Danny will respond to FSU moving to the SEC -Expanded playoff discussion -Blowouts in the CFB Championship versus other major sporting events -Is it Georgia against the field for SEC champs? -Most Miami fans don't go to Miami -Haener and Hooker vs Levis and Richardson -True/False segment -Will Arch Manning start games this year? -Conferences are not created equal -Much more! ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the brands that sponsor ...

Mar 13, 202345 min

Have Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney Won Their Final National Championship?

In Episode 277: -Big Ev joins to talk ball with the boys -Saban is NOT a fan of the SEC Pods -Is Ryan Day in trouble if he loses to Harbaugh again? -Who is the biggest threat to Georgia in the SEC East? -Caleb Williams has a good chance at going back-to-back in the Heisman race -Saban and Dabo may have won their last national championship already -Can Penn State make the leap and compete with Michigan/OSU? -The Top 5 QBs in CFB next year might all be non-SEC/Big 10 -Sam Pittman could be in for a...

Mar 09, 20231 hr 15 min

ESPN Anchor Reveals What CFB Fanbase He Hates The Most - INTERVIEW W/ PETER BURNS

In Episode 276: -Special guest, Peter Burns! -Peter's awkward moment with Tom Hart and his deceased dog -How do sportscasters keep their biases in check? -Who is the most animated anchor in college sports? -Peter shares the story of his ESPN audition -Morality might be dead in CFB -Split household between Peter's LSU and his Bama-fan wife -Does the SEC West have a bad team in it? -Favorite restaurant in the CFB scene? -Peter's most HATED team ++++++++++++++++++ Support us by supporting the brand...

Mar 01, 202356 min

Josh Pate Joins To Debate Brandon Walker On All Things College Football

In Episode 275: -Special Guest, Josh Pate! -Major pace-of-play changes may coming to CFB -Jaden Rashada and NIL -Josh on who gets to claim Jalen Hurts -Can Saban resurrect Alabama into the apex predator it once was? -Mario Cristobal has a tough road ahead of him -Are fans expecting way too much from Deion? -Phil Longo and Wisconsin is gonna be WEIRD -Will TCU have an encore or is the show over? -Is Penn State ready to force a three-team race between Ohio St and Michigan? -Josh is HIGH on Texas A...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 13 min
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