Crain & Cone

Crain & Cone, joined by Josh Pate, head down to The 40 Acres, going into year six for Steve Sarkisian, a senior season for Arch Manning, and with the portal additions of players like Cam Coleman, to look at the offseason so far for the Texas Longhorns. -- -- --For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com-- -- --Follow Our Socials:X / Twitter: @CrainandConeInstagram: @CrainCompanyTikTok: @CrainandCone Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain & Cone go between the hedges with DawgsHQ's Rusty Mansell to look at this offseason so far for Georgia. Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the start of Alex Golesh's tenure on The Plains, Crain & Cone look at his first offseason so far at Auburn with Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn.-- -- --Zac Blackerby: https://x.com/Zblackerby?lang=en-- -- --For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com-- -- --Follow Our Socials:X / Twitter: @CrainandConeInstagram: @CrainCompanyTikTok: @CrainandCone Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain & Cone dive into this offseason's moves for the Hurricanes, namely the portal commitment of QB Darian Mensah, with Alex Donno of Locked On Canes & Locked On ACC. Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crain & Cone break down the offseason so far in Ann Arbor with Isaiah Hole of Wolverines Wire and Locked on Michigan-- -- --Isaiah Hole: https://x.com/isaiahhole?lang=en-- -- --For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com-- -- --Follow Our Socials:X / Twitter: @CrainandConeInstagram: @CrainCompanyTikTok: @CrainandCone Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans.For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Moscona, an LSU reporter and ESPN Radio analyst, breaks down LSU's aggressive transfer portal activity and roster shakeup. He discusses Lane Kiffin’s portal strategy and the quarterback room, including Sam Levitt’s injury timeline. Conversation also covers receiver and offensive line additions, defensive reinforcements, and staff stability.

Andrew Bone, a keen Alabama roster analyst from BamaOnLine, joins to dissect the Crimson Tide's transfer portal strategy. He highlights the urgent need for offensive line reconstruction and evaluates key defensive recruits. Interesting insights reveal how transfer rankings can be misleading, and he identifies promising special teams targets. Bone also previews a fierce quarterback competition between Austin Mack and Keelan Russell, before assessing the overall roster with a B- grade, pointing to strengths in defense but lingering concerns on offense.

The hosts dive into their Way-Too-Early Top-25 rankings for 2026 college football. They share insights on team methodologies, including player retention and coaching trust. Indiana grabs the top spot, praised for roster moves and a favorable schedule. Notre Dame's manageable slate and Georgia's talent are hot topics, alongside Ohio State's defensive challenges. Texas' roster changes spark excitement, while Texas Tech faces concerns over defensive losses. The discussion wraps up with dark-horse candidates and coaching shifts that may influence the rankings.

The national championship showdown saw Indiana triumph over Miami with a stunning 27-21 victory. Highlights include a deep dive into Indiana's physical dominance and defensive strategies that disrupted Miami's offense. The discussion shines on quarterback Mendoza's exceptional RPO reads and key players like MVP Omar Cooper Jr. The hosts also critique Miami's play calling and officiating decisions that influenced the game's outcome. They ponder if this 16-0 Indiana squad could be the best college football team ever.

J.D. PicKell, an On3 analyst known as 'the Pickler,' joins the discussion to preview the highly anticipated national championship between Indiana and Miami. He emphasizes Miami's need to utilize their skill players in one-on-one matchups and discusses the importance of winning third downs. The hosts delve into tactical insights, such as Miami's pass rush and the significance of first-down yards. As they make their predictions, J.D. confidently backs Indiana, while Blain insists Miami can pull an upset with their physical style.