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Tailgate on the Quad

Tailgate on the Quad

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All football all the time... except when we get into some shenanigans. Join hosts Kev and Ciarnan as they break down the hottest news in college football, and a bunch of random things along the way.Copyright Belly Up Media Network 🎙 Football (American)
Episodes
  • MACtion and Brian Kelly Loves Getting High (In the Mountain West)
    Jun 25 2026

    This week, Kev and Ciarnan revisit the never-ending Brendan Sorsby saga as his request to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft is denied. They also discuss the NCAA adopting an age based eligibility model, and debate potential changes to the transfer portal windows. They also react to Brian Kelly joining CBS to cover the Mountain West, and ask an important question: are there actually mountains in Illinois? Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering the MAC. From iconic mascots and underrated classics to some truly questionable design choices, the guys rank every Mid-American Conference logo while celebrating the beautiful chaos that makes MACtion one of the best traditions in college football. Plus, thoughts on The Citadel finding bodies during their stadium renovation, World Cup talk, mascot weirdness, and planning some MACtion livestreams!

    00:00 NFL denies supplemental draft request

    06:38 NFL legal dispute discussion

    10:17 Discussing Brandon Source's draft prospects

    13:03 Big 12 legal discussions

    14:37 College football lawsuit drama

    20:33 Old bodies, not a murder case

    21:15 Brian Kelly joins CBS

    24:48 New eligibility rules for athletes

    29:16 NCAA transfer timeline discussion

    31:56 Raccoons at college football games

    34:51 Getting rid of the logo 38:45 Discussing logo design choices

    42:25 Central Michigan's logo history

    46:25 Discussing color changes

    47:56 Toledo vs. Kent State Performance

    50:54 Changing team branding and mascots

    55:04 USA's World Cup chances

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    1 hr
  • The Brendan Sorsby Saga Is Finally Over and the NCAA Looks Good?
    Jun 18 2026

    Good news came out of college football this week... somehow.

    Ciarnan and Kev dive into the conclusion of the Brendan Sorsby saga after declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft, discussing how Texas Tech's gamble on a quarterback turned into one of the biggest offseason controversies in the sport despite the fact that Sorsby is, by most accounts, pretty mid. The guys break down the NCAA's handling of the situation, gambling rules in college sports, and whether Sorsby actually has an NFL future.

    They also discuss Arch Manning's continued grip on the college football world, Zachariah Branch reportedly leaving USC over facility restrictions, college football's obsession with neutral-site games, and why Notre Dame always seems to find its way into the conversation.

    Plus, thoughts on TCU's shamrock-themed uniforms ahead of the Aer Lingus Classic and a heated debate over field storming. Their conclusion? The only teams storming the field are either poverty programs or little brothers.

    College football chaos, NCAA controversy, transfer portal drama, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here.

    00:00 Controversy over Texas Tech decisions

    05:56 Gambling rules in college sports

    09:16 Supplemental draft bidding process

    10:58 Discussing Brendan Sorsby's contract

    16:09 College football team dynamics

    17:54 Concerns about player's motivations

    21:57 Discussing draft prospects and choices

    25:58 Discussing USC facility issues

    28:06 College football's financial impact

    32:31 Major league rugby in Nashville

    34:58 Discussing early-season games

    38:05 Reduced fines long-term benefits

    41:18 Only poverty programs storm the field

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    46 mins
  • Brendan Sorsby, NCAA Chaos, and Pac-12 Logo History
    Jun 11 2026

    College football is dead, Ciarnan & Kev are just here for the eulogy.

    They blame Brendan Sorsby after his punishment was reduced from stripped eligibility to a two game suspension, discussing the fallout, NCAA gambling policies, and whether the organization has any idea how to handle sports betting in 2026. They also react to rumors that some programs may be reluctant to schedule Texas Tech moving forward and debate whether the NCAA is creating more problems than it's solving.

    They also discuss Nick Saban calling on Congress to help save college football, Mike Leach landing on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot, Virginia Tech receiving a massive $75 million donation, North Dakota getting caught tampering in one of the dumbest ways imaginable, UCLA's Karson Gordon entering the transfer portal as a track athlete, and Virginia vs. NC State being moved from Brazil back to Charlottesville.

    Then it's time for another logo history deep dive, this time covering the Pac-12... or what's left of it. From iconic mascots and forgotten classics to unnecessary gradients, questionable redesigns, and some surprisingly great branding decisions, the guys break down every school's logo history and debate which programs got it right and which completely missed the mark.

    College football chaos, NCAA controversy, transfer portal nonsense, Pac-12 logo history, and plenty of hot takes. It's all here.

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    00:00 Discussing team chances in tournament

    04:39 NCAA tampering violation incident

    06:36 NCAA transfer portal loophole

    10:35 Letting Franklin go

    15:12 Nick Saban's political involvement

    16:58 Criticism of NCAA governance

    22:21 Questioning NCAA integrity

    23:52 Discussing gambling and its implications

    28:07 College sports controversy response

    33:50 Discussing NCAA's waning influence

    37:30 Discussing retro design elements

    40:23 Describing the beaver illustration

    42:02 Choosing a Boise State logo

    46:56 Funny colorblind moment in podcast

    49:45 Discussing Texas State's Logo Changes

    54:42 Writing about top quarterbacks

    56:41 Wrapping up and checking in

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    58 mins
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