Next Up with Adam Breneman

USC Football Co-Defensive Coordinator Eric Henderson joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Coach Eric Henderson opens up about his transition from the NFL to college football in this exclusive interview. Eric talks about how he plans to help turn around USC's defense, some of the lessons he learned from Sean McVay and Aaron Donald during his time with the Rams, USC's recruiting strategy and much more. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB EKRIN ATHLETICS: Get 25% off your order with code NEXTUP at https://www.ekrin.com FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:31-Transition from the NFL to College Football 06:02-Lessons Learned with the Rams 06:55-Sean McVay 07:29-Aaron Donald 09:27-Recruiting at USC 12:23-Defensive Culture at USC 13:49-Evaluating Talent 16:48-Best Piece of Advice 18:20-Lincoln Riley 19:00-Overcoming Adversity

USC Football Defensive Coordinator D'Anton Lynn joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, D'Anton Lynn opens up about his plans to rewrite the narrative surrounding USC's Defense. Coach Lynn touches on his defensive scheme and approach to play-calling, the defensive culture he's building with the Trojans, Lincoln Riley and much more. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB EKRIN ATHLETICS: Get 25% off your order with code NEXTUP at https://www.ekrin.com FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:04-First 6 Months at USC 02:09-Taking the USC Job 03:16-USC’s Defensive Culture 04:46-Approach to Play-calling 05:36-Common Traits of Elite Players 06:32-Evaluating Recruits 09:03-Recruiting Pitch 09:34-Catching Breaks 10:14-Penn State Career 10:48-Competitive Advantage as a Coach 11:26-Lincoln Riley 12:01-Best Piece of Advice 12:51-Offensive Trends in College Football 13:48-Defining Success in 2024 14:13-Overcoming Adversity

USC Football WR Zachariah Branch joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Zachariah Branch reflects back on his All-American season with USC last season and explains what USC fans can expect from Lincoln Riley's offense in 2024 with Miller Moss leading the way. Zachariah Branch also talks about playing alongside Caleb Williams, his recruiting process, why he ultimately chose USC, his welcome to college football moment and much more. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB EKRIN ATHLETICS: Get 25% off your order with code NEXTUP at https://www.ekrin.com FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:47-Catching Up 03:56-Reflecting on Last Season 06:09-Welcome to College Football Moment 07:09-Caleb Williams 08:17-Recruiting Process 12:32-Miller Moss 13:19-Zachariah’s Foundation 14:52-Goals for This Season 16:30-NFL Role Models 17:29-Best Piece of Advice

Kane Wommack, Alabama Football's Defensive Coordinator, previously helmed South Alabama and is known for his innovative defensive strategies. In this conversation, he shares insights on transitioning from head coach to defensive coordinator and the thrill of engaging deeply with his players. Wommack discusses the delicate balance of risk in defensive play calling, the evolution of football tactics, and the standards set by coaching legend Nick Saban. He reflects on his journey through adversity and success, shaping his unique coaching philosophy.

USC Football QB Miller Moss joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Miller Moss opens up about the adversity he's faced throughout his time at USC and how he's managed to overcome it. Miller also talks about the challenge of replacing Caleb Williams, what it's like playing QB for Lincoln Riley, his approach to leadership, how he navigates the bright lights of Hollywood and much much more. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB EKRIN ATHLETICS: Get 25% off your order with code NEXTUP at https://www.ekrin.com FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:09-Catching Up 02:46-Taking Over as USC’s Starting QB 03:37-Sitting Behind Caleb Williams 07:29-Embracing Leadership 08:41-Kliff Kingsbury 09:35-Lincoln Riley 13:30-The QB Fraternity at USC 14:13-Managing Distractions 15:41-Overcoming Adversity 17:28-Becoming the Starter 18:30-Offseason Goals 19:10-Best Piece of Advice 21:07-Path to a Championship 21:58-Miller’s Why

Alabama Football QB Jalen Milroe joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Jalen Milroe opens up in this exclusive interview, diving deep into the adversity he's faced in life and his football career, his Heisman hopes for next season, what Alabama fans can expect from Kalen DeBoer's new offense, the differing coaching styles between Kalen DeBoer and Nick Saban, and much much more. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB EKRIN ATHLETICS: Get 25% off your order with code NEXTUP at https://www.ekrin.com FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:22-Catching Up 03:19-Biggest Changes Since Getting to Bama 05:30-Managing Emotions 07:26-Gaining Confidence 09:39-Learning Behind Bryce Young 11:08-Adjusting to Coach DeBoer 12:22-Bama’s New Offense 13:26-Lessons Learned from Nick Saban 15:01-Best Saban Story 16:39-Overcoming Adversity 21:06-Offseason Goals 22:43-2023 Iron Bowl 24:56-Milroe’s Why

Alabama Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. In this interview, Coach Kalen DeBoer gets honest about his transition from Washington to Alabama, how he plans to fill the shoes that Nick Saban left, the changes he's making to Alabama's culture, Jalen Milroe, and much much more. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB SNHU: Learn more about SNHU's Sport Management Bachelor's Degree with this link: https://snhu.edu/adambreneman NIL: Email me at adam@brenemanmedia.com to learn how switching your shipping provider can support NIL efforts at your favorite school EKRIN ATHLETICS: Get 25% off your order with code NEXTUP at https://www.ekrin.com FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 04:22-Catching Up & Adjusting to Alabama 07:29-First Team Meeting at Alabama 08:53-First 48 Hours on the Job 09:49-Deciding to Leave Washington 12:54-Replacing Head Coaches 15:19-Building Alabama’s Staff 18:37-Courtney Morgan 20:20-Biggest Surprises So Far 21:58-Changing Saban’s System 24:29-Core Values 27:17-Time at Fresno State 29:12-Lessons Learned From Last Season at UW 30:48-Jalen Milroe vs. Michael Penix Jr. 32:56-Overcoming Adversity 35:00-Coaching Mindset 37:19-DeBoer’s Culture 39:07-Defining Success 40:51-Building Through the Transfer Portal 43:57-Advice to Younger Self

USC Football Head Coach Lincoln Riley joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Lincoln Riley gets candid about his coaching journey from his early days as a GA at Texas Tech, how he shaped Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray into Heisman winners in Oklahoma, and his shocking exit from OU and leap to USC. Coach Riley also reflects back on his first two years building USC football, the coaching changes he's made on the defensive side of the ball, Caleb Williams, and much much more. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB SNHU: Learn more about SNHU's Sport Management Bachelor's Degree with this link: https://snhu.edu/adambreneman NIL: Email me at adam@brenemanmedia.com to learn how switching your shipping provider can support NIL efforts at your favorite school EKRIN ATHLETICS: Get 25% off your order with code NEXTUP at https://www.ekrin.com FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:28-Catching Up 03:18-Taking Over at USC 04:54-Initial Changes Made at USC 06:27-Reflecting on First Two Years at USC 09:34-Developing QBs 11:52-Evaluating Talent 13:49-Common Traits Amongst Riley’s QBs 15:24-Balancing Head Coaching Responsibilities 18:25-Young Coaching Journey 20:58-Transfer Portal & Roster Management 24:17-Moving to the Big 10 25:56-University Alignment 27:21-Time at Oklahoma 28:54-Investing in Creative 31:07-Overcoming Adversity 33:35-Defensive Changes 35:50-Path to a Championship 38:34-New Facility 40:55-Riley’s Why

Cincinnati Football Head Coach Scott Satterfield joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. Coach Satterfield gives an exclusive look into the highs and lows of his coaching journey, how he intends to transform Cincinnati Football into a national title contender, the challenges he faced in his first year on the job, what Cincinnati fans can expect from the team in 2024, and much much more.  PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NEXTUP at https://www.ShopMando.com The best swim trunks in town. Get 20% off @chubbies with the code NEXTUP at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/nextup FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 02:36-Catching Up 03:02-Taking Over at Cincinnati 04:11-Adjusting to the Big 12 05:31-First Few Days on the Job 08:12-Appalachian State 10:01-Building Culture & Program Values 12:15-Young Coaching Journey 14:07-Toughest Interview 15:58-Analytics 17:26-Win Now vs Build for the Future 19:37-HS Recruiting Strategy  21:02-Overcoming Adversity 23:58-2024 Team Mindset 25:04-University Alignment 26:25-Defining Success for 2024 27:23-NIL 28:26-Common Traits of Elite Players  29:42-Favorite Career Win 30:49-Cincinnati’s Future 31:49-Most Impactful Coach 33:05-Building Relationships 33:38-Scott’s Why

Indiana Football Head Coach Curt Cignetti joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Curt Cignetti discusses his coaching journey at length and how he plans to build Indiana Football into a Big 10 contender. Coach Cignetti also shares some of the lessons he learned coaching under Nick Saban, what it takes to build a winning formula in today's college football landscape, the value of production vs. potential in evaluating players, and much much more.  PRIZEPICKS: Get a $100 Sign Up Bonus with code "AdamB" or this link: https://bit.ly/PrizePicksAdamB Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NEXTUP at https://www.ShopMando.com The best swim trunks in town. Get 20% off @chubbies with the code NEXTUP at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/nextup FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM BRENEMAN HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/NextUpWithAdam  ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@nextupwithadam ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nextupwithab/  ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSHvLjhWJ4XEpHC_sVrucw?sub_confirmation=1 For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: ads@collegesportsco.com Next Up is hosted by Adam Breneman and is presented by The College Sports Company. On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the biggest names in sports and lets them tell their stories, unfiltered. Adam is a former All-American and Penn State alum, media personality, college football analyst for ESPN, and co-founder of The College Sports Company (@TheCollegeSportsCo). CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 01:33-Catching Up 01:47-Why Indiana  05:21-First Few Weeks on the Job 08:58-Winning Formula 14:39-Recruiting Strategy  15:32-Roster Building 18:02-Nick Saban 18:53-Changing Culture 19:58-Evaluation Process 23:12-NIL 24:26-Evaluating Coaches 25:10-Best Piece of Advice 25:30-Lessons Learned Throughout Coaching Journey 26:43-Indiana’s Future  27:50-Kurtis Rourke 28:24-Evaluating QB’s 29:06-Overcoming Adversity 30:21-Curt’s Why