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Week 7 Preview: Take the Points Podcast

Auburn visits Wade Davis stadium to take on Mississippi State in an action-packed week 7.
Auburn visits Wade Davis stadium to take on Mississippi State in an action-packed week 7.

Tom is joined by guest host Ryan Spillett for week 7 lines and predictions. They begin with a look back at an exciting week 6, then break down this Saturday’s marquee games, including Auburn-Mississippi State, Ole Miss-Texas A&M, Oregon-UCLA, Penn State-Michigan, Florida-LSU, Baylor-TCU and a lot more.

Listen using the player below, or subscribe to the Take the Points College Football Podcast on iTunes or the iPhone Podcast app.

Week 6 Preview: Take the Points Podcast

#3 Alabama heads to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to take on #11 Ole Miss in the biggest game of the week. (Wikipedia photo)
#3 Alabama heads to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to take on #11 Ole Miss in the biggest game of the week. (Wikipedia photo)

Dan and Tom begin this week’s podcast with a discussion on Michigan. After a disastrous loss to Minnesota and the endangerment of a young quarterback, both of the guys argue why Brady Hoke and the athletic director must go. They also discuss other problems at Michigan and what, if any, solutions exist for the university. Then, they break down the week 6 lines, which include a ton of big games. Texas A&M-Mississippi State, LSU-Auburn, Alabama-Ole Miss, Nebraska-Michigan State and many more are covered. The podcast ends with a handful of new segments.

Listen using the player below, or subscribe to the Take the Points College Football Podcast on iTunes or the iPhone Podcast app.

Week 5 Preview: Take the Points Podcast

Lane Kiffin has Alabama's offense really clicking. (Photo courtesy Flickr / user Neon Tommy)
Lane Kiffin has Alabama’s offense really clicking. (Photo courtesy Flickr / user Neon Tommy)

Tom and Dan take a look back at some of the most exciting games from last weekend. Then they preview the biggest games of week 5, including Stanford vs. Washington, Florida State vs. North Carolina State, Notre Dame vs. Syracuse, USC vs. Oregon State, Baylor vs. Iowa State, Penn State vs. Northwestern and more. Plus, Tom discusses his upcoming Fantasy Felon League draft.

Listen using the player below, or subscribe to the Take the Points College Football Podcast on iTunes or the iPhone Podcast app.

Week 4 Preview: Take the Points Podcast

Tiger Stadium

After a bye week, Tom and Dan are back with a week 4 preview. The guys start by discussing some of college football’s recent off-field issues. Dan explains how, despite the way things may seem, athletes’ behavior is actually improving. Then, they break into the week 4 lines, with picks for Auburn-Kansas State, Alabama-Florida, LSU-Mississippi State, Iowa-Pittsburgh, Miami-Nebraska, BYU-Virginia, and all of the other big games of the week. They end with a breakdown of Florida State vs. Clemson, and what role Jameis Winston’s suspension will play in the outcome.

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Thanks, as always, for tuning in.

College Football 2014 Season Preview

cfb-playoff

Here it is, my complete season preview for the 2014 college football season.  Predictions for every conference, along with my four playoff teams, are below. There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s get right into it. (more…)