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It’s time for the feature: an on-the-record conversation with Memphis Tigers head coach Ryan Silverfield. George asks straight questions about his relationship with Oregon football coach Dan Lanning, Kenny Dillingham at ASu football, and Mike Morvell at FSU football, roster retention in the portal era, how to balance donor expectations with player freedom, and what “fit” means when brand-name jobs call. Silverfield shares the ground-level tactics that actually keep teams intact—clear roles, honest NIL conversations, and building a culture that survives rumors. You’ll also hear candid thoughts on scheduling philosophy, staff development, and why the next wave of hires will be won by programs that align collectives, admissions, and athletic departments behind a single plan instead of chasing a headline. College football coaching carousel heat meets NIL reality. George Wrighster opens with why the AP Top 25, CFP pressure, and today’s NIL market make interviews for jobs like UCLA football, Florida Gators, LSU football, Virginia Tech, and Oklahoma State football uniquely risky—one leak and rival collectives start calling your roster. After breaking down which programs truly offer a step up (resources, recruiting base, administrative runway), George explains why sitting head coaches are nervous to take those meetings at all: if word gets out, your locker room can fracture overnight and star players may “shop” their value before you even return to campus. If you care about how modern coaching searches really work—buyouts, agent games, tampering whispers, sourcing quarterbacks from the portal, and protecting a recruiting class when Twitter goes nuclear—this is your blueprint. Like, subscribe, and drop your question for Coach Silverfield and your short list for UCLA, Florida, LSU, Virginia Tech, and Oklahoma State. We’ll read the best takes on the next live show. #collegefootballlive #collegefootball #danlanning #MemphisTigers #RyanSilverfield #CFB #APTop25 #CFP #CoachingCarousel #NIL #TransferPortal #oregonfootball #oregonducks #kennydillingham #asufootball #mikenorvell #fsufootball #UCLAfootball #FloridaGators #LSUfootball #VirginiaTech #OklahomaState #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #Live
Why CFB Coaches are Terrified + Ryan Silverfield Interview
College Football USC vs Nebraska Prediction and preview with Big Ten stakes, AP Top 25 context, and CFP survival on the line—George Wrighster breaks down the “Keep Hope Alive” game in Lincoln. Two-loss blue bloods collide as the USC football (Lincoln Riley) face the Nebraska football (Matt Rhule). We dig into coaching pressure, roster realities, and why this matchup likely decides who stays in the national conversation. It’s the QB duel everyone’s watching: Jaden Maiava pocket poise and scramble game vs Dylan Raiola’s big arm (and the sacks he invites). USC Trojans high-powered offense (Makai Lemon, Jacoby Lane, TE Lake McRee; RB freshman King Miller) meets a rugged Nebraska cornhuskers defense headlined by tackling machine Jade Wright and a secondary that has allowed only one 160+ yard passer all season. George explains the history (USC unbeaten vs Nebraska, 28–20 last season), the location edge (Memorial Stadium), and the real pressure points around the coaches—Riley’s post-Notre Dame commentary on defensive gaps and DeAnton Lynn’s unit vs the run; Rhule’s Penn State rumors, culture talk, and why honest coordinator self-scouting matters. On offense, Nebraska football must keep Emmett Johnson heavily involved (multi-TD games correlate with wins) while finding ways to keep Raiola upright and decisive. On defense, back-to-back opponents gashed the Huskers on the ground; can Riley resist turning this into a track meet and lean on a steadier run script? USC football, meanwhile, has to solve a Cornhusker pass defense that nobody has torn up—this is Maiava's chance to put a complete game on film against elite DB play. Prediction window: market sits around USC –6.5, but George leans Nebraska to cover and threaten the upset because the one thing USC football must do to win—throw efficiently into tight windows—is the one thing Nebraska consistently erases. Expect a grinder where pressure, field position, and QB decision-making The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow Chapters: 00:00 – “Keep Hope Alive” stakes, two-loss blue bloods 00:45 – Series/history, USC football vs Nebraska football 01:36 – Coach pressure: Riley vs Rhule, donor/AD realities 02:20 – Why poaching P5 head coaches rarely works 03:09 – Nebraska football résumé, DC critique, culture of honesty 03:59 – Bowl eligibility, CFP dreams, and outside noise 04:42 – Rhule–Penn State rumors & the podcast distraction 05:30 – Riley’s post-ND comments; D-line gaps & DC questions 07:00 – QB lens: Mya’ba’s YPA, sacks avoided, rush value 07:47 – Raiola’s arm vs sack profile; why decisiveness matters 08:36 – Nebraska pass D: sub-160 club; test for USC WRs/TE 09:19 – USC football RB King Miller; keeping McRee involved; Lemon/Lane 10:07 – Jade Wright’s emergence; run-D trends & adjustments 10:53 – Nebraska O vs USC D: Emmett Johnson usage & pressure 11:38 – USC pass-rush keys; Eric Gentry response game 12:24 – X-factors: both must run, create pressure, limit mistakes 13:09 – Pick window: USC –6.5; Nebraska cover/possible upset #uscfootball #nebraskafootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #BigTen #USCTrojans #nebraskacornhuskers #APTop25 #CFP #Cornhuskers #LincolnRiley #MattRhule #Predictions #Picks #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #bigtenfootball Lunareh_Good_Times_instrumental_full_3_52 - KSANWRXZSIVF2MAL Ghost_Beatz_Crown_Keeper_instrumental_3_38 - 8JTWLM1UQIOVECPV Lunareh_Adrenaline_Rush_background_vocals_3_33 - RNB1RGDSEFEYJE6J Ghost_Beatz_Pyromaniac_background_vocals_3_36 - E64AYUIPXZXBLRTM Ghost_Beatz_All_Out_instrumental_3_26 - RTJSPM2FMVTPXRNY Ghost_Beatz_Philadelphia_Bounce_background_vocals_2_48 - CRRYSOAHHE8BBO4R Lunareh_Hustle_Culture_background_vocals_3_09 - JDUDELXJIWV01JIX Ghost_Beatz_Barracuda_background_vocals_3_29 - BYESUNCVEMGWBDCT Ghost_Beatz_Open_Skies_background_vocals_2_02 - R0OYGPYL2CWW1ISM Get ready for the USC vs Nebraska showdown, a pivotal college football game where big ten football hopes hang in the balance. Both USC football and Nebraska football entered the season with college football playoff aspirations, making this a must-win to keep hope is alive.
College Football Showdown USC vs Nebraska for Playoff Hopes
Penn State football at Ohio State football has Big Ten and College Football Playoff implications, and a clear prediction & pick—George Wrighster breaks down why Ryan Day’s Ohio State football are under massive pressure while Penn State football (with interim head coach Terry Smith) has nothing to lose. George details the coaching storyline (Day’s national-title mandate, staff churn, Brian Hartline’s trajectory), then pivots to the quarterback battle: Julian Sayin’s blistering Big Ten efficiency vs a Penn State pass defense allowing shockingly few completions. On the other sideline, former Buckeye-fan Ethan Grunkemeyer steps into the moment, with the run-game and protection issues likely deciding whether the Nittany Lions can hang inside the number. Penn State vs Ohio State. pennstatefootball #ohiostatefootball #bigten #cfb #pennstate #collegefootball #ohiostate #collegefootballpodcast #RyanDay #TerrySmith #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #CarnellTate #CalebDowns #BoJackson #Predictions #Picks #UnafraidShow #georgewrighster The upcoming Penn State vs. Ohio State game is a huge Big Ten matchup in college football! The video highlights the opportunity for PSU, especially with James Franklin fired. Can Ohio State football maintain their dominance?
Can Penn State Beat Ohio State This Year?
College Football’s most entertaining mystery might be hiding in plain sight: do SEC football head coaches actually share a group chat? George Wrighster dives into the real-world etiquette behind the power brokers of the SEC. Imagine Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin stirring the pot after a Saturday upset, Nick Saban lurking like a permanent admin, and the Florida Gators or LSU football riding the coaching carousel—does Billy Napier get removed the second he’s fired? Did Brian Kelly’s name ever vanish mid-season? Who decides when an interim coach is added, and is there a league “protocol,” or just old-school handshake rules? Is Kirby Smart at Georgia Bulldogs football the ranking member and get to choose or Kalen DeBoer at Alabama football because they have the most championships? Chapters: 00:00 – Do SEC coaches share a real group chat? 00:14 – Lane Kiffin’s energy & the etiquette problem 00:30 – Fired coaches: remove now, later, or never? 00:45 – Interim coach rules & is Saban forever in? #CollegeFootball #secfootball #FloridaGators #lsufootball #olemissfootball #LaneKiffin #NickSaban #CoachingCarousel #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #Shorts #cfb #cfp #sec #alabamafootball #kalendeboer #georgiabulldogs #kirbysmart The video humorously explores the logistics of the SEC coaches group chat and the awkwardness of removing fired coaches like Brian Kelly from LSU football. The speaker playfully speculates on who handles the task, especially with recent coaching carousel moves in the SEC. Perhaps even coaches from Alabama football and Georgia football are curious about the group chat rules!
Did Florida and LSU Coaches Get Kicked Out the Group Chat?
Penn State vs Ohio State has Big Ten and College Football Playoff implications, and a clear prediction & pick—George Wrighster breaks down why Ryan Day’s Ohio State football are under massive pressure while Penn State football (with interim head coach Terry Smith) has nothing to lose. George details the coaching storyline (Day’s national-title mandate, staff churn, Brian Hartline’s trajectory), then pivots to the quarterback battle: Julian Sayin’s blistering Big Ten efficiency vs a Penn State pass defense allowing shockingly few completions. On the other sideline, former Buckeye-fan Ethan Grunkemeyer steps into the moment, with the run-game and protection issues likely deciding whether the Nittany Lions can hang inside the number. Ohio State football offensive firepower—Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, and emerging RB Bo Jackson—meets a Penn State football defense that’s been elite vs the pass but leaky against the run in recent weeks. George explains why the Buckeyes may lean on the ground, what matchups unlock explosives, and how Caleb Downs and an absurdly stingy Ohio State defense create a brick wall for PSU’s struggling receivers. The coaching message for Penn State is simple: stop playing safe. If Smith wants the job full-time, attack—open the offense, create variance, and force Ohio State into uncomfortable decisions. George closes with a confident call: Ohio State wins, Penn State covers—a two-score game rather than a blowout—plus what the result means for CFP seeding, Heisman chatter, and the Big Ten picture. Like, sub, and drop your score below. The Unafraid Show is about US! Make sure to follow the Unafraid Show on all Social channels: - Follow Unafraid Show on Twitter for more exclusive content: https://twitter.com/UnafraidShow - Subscribe to The Unafraid Show on YouTube for weekly episodes! - Join our Facebook community: https://facebook.com/UnafraidShow - Get a closer look on Instagram: https://instagram.com/unafraidshow Chapters: 00:00 – Big Ten Battle for CFP 00:45 – Coaches Pressure: James Franklin fallout, Ryan Day 01:31 – Brian Hartline future talk 02:19 – Expectations for No. 1 Ohio State this season 03:09 – Terry Smith’s shot: stop playing conservative 04:02 – One-score losses stack up—why PSU must let it rip 04:58 – Julian Sayin’s elite efficiency & Wisconsin tape 05:41 – Penn State football pass D: few completions allowed, INT rate 07:00 – Ethan Grunkemeyer’s backstory & moment of truth 07:42 – Ohio State football weapons: Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, RB Bo Jackson 09:17 – Why OSU may pound the rock vs PSU’s recent rush leaks 10:03 – Penn State football WR transfers and system questions 10:48 – Ohio State football defense = brick wall (Caleb Downs & co.) 11:33 – X-factors: Grunkemeyer’s emotion, portal stakes 12:20 – Final pick: OSU wins, PSU +20.5 covers; CFP ripple #ohiostatefootball #pennstate #bigten #cfb #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #ohiostate #collegefootballpodcast #RyanDay #TerrySmith #JulianSayin #JeremiahSmith #CarnellTate #CalebDowns #BoJackson #Predictions #Picks #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster Lunareh_Good_Times_instrumental_full_3_52 - KSANWRXZSIVF2MAL Ghost_Beatz_Crown_Keeper_instrumental_3_38 - 8JTWLM1UQIOVECPV Lunareh_Adrenaline_Rush_background_vocals_3_33 - RNB1RGDSEFEYJE6J Ghost_Beatz_Pyromaniac_background_vocals_3_36 - E64AYUIPXZXBLRTM Ghost_Beatz_All_Out_instrumental_3_26 - RTJSPM2FMVTPXRNY Ghost_Beatz_Philadelphia_Bounce_background_vocals_2_48 - CRRYSOAHHE8BBO4R Lunareh_Hustle_Culture_background_vocals_3_09 - JDUDELXJIWV01JIX Ghost_Beatz_Barracuda_background_vocals_3_29 - BYESUNCVEMGWBDCT Ghost_Beatz_Open_Skies_background_vocals_2_02 - R0OYGPYL2CWW1ISM Previewing the big game this week, it's Penn State vs Ohio State in a classic Big Ten football matchup! The Ohio State football look to continue their dominance against Penn State football, but will the Nittany Lions pull off the upset in college football? Tune in to see the analysis of all the football action!
Penn State vs Ohio State: Nittany Lions SHOCK the Buckeyes?
College Football Week 10 predictions & preview, AP Top 25 reveal, and the day’s biggest CFB news—all live with George Wrighster. We’ll reset the CFP picture across the SEC and Big Ten, then dive into the headline games: USC vs Nebraska, Oklahoma at Tennessee, Penn State vs Ohio State, Miami at SMU, Georgia vs Florida in Jacksonville, Louisville vs Virginia Tech, Ole Miss vs South Carolina, Michigan vs Purdue, Georgia Tech at NC State, Virginia at Cal, and Vanderbilt at Texas. Expect firm picks, upset alerts, and a transparent Top 25 built on quality wins, schedule strength, and dominance—no preseason bias, no brand tax. You’ll hear how USC football protection must handle a sneaky Nebraska stunt package; why Oklahoma sooners–Tennessee Vols hinges on early-down success and the Neyland cadence; and whether Penn State football can stress Ohio State football vertically or gets squeezed into a field-position game. We’ll also parse Miami Hurricanes football –SMU trench play, the Georgia Bulldogs–Florida Gators rivalry leverage in Jacksonville, and how Jeff Brohm’s structure at Louisville translates against Virginia Tech volatility. Chapters 00:00 – Week 10 kickoff: coaching intel, AD priorities, and why “win the press conference” fails 02:22 – Alma-mater loyalty & realistic candidate pool; under-the-radar names to call 05:42 – Warren Sapp pregame antics at Colorado: culture vs distractions 07:43 – QB usage trend: five-stars as battering rams, durability and NFL ripple effects 09:30 – Hot-seat temperature check: buyouts, fan impatience, and timelines 13:34 – Top 25 reveal method: quality wins • schedule played • dominance (full rundown) 18:56 – USC vs Nebraska: history, coaching pressure, QB keys, and the pick (+6.5 lean) 23:23 – Oklahoma football at Tennessee vols: pace, Neyland factor, QB form, and rebound case 27:47 – Penn State vs Ohio State: spread context, aggressive PSU plan, OSU pressure 30:55 – Vanderbilt vs Texas: QB health watch, roster reality, why Vandy can make it messy 36:12 – Miami at SMU: trenches, turnover math, four-quarter cover factors 41:43 – Cincinnati at Utah: first meeting, QB legs vs bend-don’t-break D, upset window 44:19 – Louisville at Virginia Tech: rat-poison spot, run D vs QB legs, live dog checklist 47:34 – South Carolina at Ole Miss: noise vs locker-room trust; why Rebels are still vulnerable 52:01 – Purdue at Michigan: development vs results, why +20.5 is dangerous 53:40 – Georgia Tech at NC State: thin margins, explosives vs negative scripts 55:24 – Virginia at Cal: bowl-path pressure, freshman QB volatility, Wilcox’s moment 58:49 – Texas Tech vs Kansas State: QB health, defensive surge, why Tech can roll 59:37 – Georgia vs Florida (Jacksonville): interim bump, QB contrast, upset ingredients 1:03:20 – Quick hits & wrap: Notre Dame vs Boston College; Indiana vs Maryland; close & next guest #texaslonghorns #USCfootball #NebraskaFootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #Week10 #APTop25 #CFP #SEC #BigTen #ohiostate #ohiostatefootball #pennstatefootball #Oklahomafootball #TennesseeVols #PennStatefootball #OhioState #miamihurricanesfootball #SMU #Georgia #FloridaGators #Louisvillefootball #VirginiaTechfootball #OleMiss #SouthCarolina #uscfootball #Michiganfootball #Purduefootball #GeorgiaTech #NCState #Virginiafootball #Cal #Vanderbiltfootball #diegoPavia #Archmanning #texasfootball #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #Live ##collegefootballpodcast #collegefootballlive #collegefootball predictions Welcome to Week 10 of our college football podcast breakdown! This week, we're examining potential upsets, as well as diving into some cfb analysis and predictions. We'll be looking at teams like Texas, Georgia, Penn State, and Ole Miss as games get interesting across the country in sports.
WEEK 10 CFB: USC–Nebraska, OU–Tennessee, UGA–Florida: I’m Calling Upsets
LA Dodgers have a walk off home run in Game 3 of the World Series in the 18th innings. Freddie Freeman with another walk off home run in the World Series for the second year in a row. The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to win back to back championships. Shohei Ohtani had 2 home runs and 2 doubles to lift the dodgers in MLB. #dodgers #shoheiohtani #freddiefreeman #ladodgers #mlb #worldseries #baseball #mookiebetts #daveroberts #bluejays #torontobluejays
OMG! Dodgers Walk Off Win in 18 innings! Shohei Ohtani Balled
LSU football fires Brian Kelly and we ask the uncomfortable question: beyond wins and losses, what’s the legacy? In this YouTube Short, George Wrighster reacts to Brian Kelly being out at LSU, and challenges fans to name a single player story about how Kelly changed a life off the field. You hear those stories about Nick Saban, Marcus Freeman, Luke Fickell, even younger coaches—so where are they for Kelly, the former Notre Dame football and Cincinnati head coach? With the SEC in flux and the college football coaching carousel raging, culture and player impact matter as much as recruiting and NIL. If a head coach isn’t leaving men better than he found them, did he really build anything? Drop any firsthand accounts in the comments—prove me wrong, and let’s talk about what leadership should look like in big-time college football. Chapters: 00:00 — LSU fires Brian Kelly: legacy question 00:24 — Where are the player testimonials? 00:52 — Culture is greater than wins: why it matters now 01:14 — Tell me I’m wrong: your stories #LSU #LSUFootball #BrianKelly #CollegeFootball #SEC #CoachingCarousel #NotreDameFootball #CincinnatiFootball #APTop25 #CFB #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster Following Brian Kelly's departure from LSU football, the question is what is his lasting legacy? Did his time with the LSU Tigers produce any truly impactful moments beyond wins and losses? It's hard to find stories of players whose lives were specifically changed by Brian Kelley, unlike with coaches like Joe Burrow, and the Notre Dame program.
LSU Moves On—But What’s Brian Kelly’s Real Legacy?
LSU football fires head coach Brian Kelly — the former Notre Dame football and Cincinnati coach — and we’re going LIVE with instant reaction, SEC fallout, and the coaching carousel shockwaves. This stream breaks what Kelly’s exit means for LSU Tigers recruiting, NIL, the transfer portal, the AP Top 25, and real College Football Playoff implications. We’ll sort shortlists, buyout realities, interim scenarios, and which big names (and fast-rising coordinators) fit Baton Rouge. Plus: how this move pressures rivals like Alabama football, Georgia Football, Texas A&M, Ole Miss football, and Texas Longhorns, and what it signals for the SEC vs Big Ten power race. George Wrighster delivers no-BS analysis on culture, roster retention, December signing day timing, and why patience (or panic) from boosters can make or break the next three seasons. Drop your LSU football candidate, your grade for the move, and your updated Top 10—receipts welcome. Chapters: 00:00 — BREAKING: LSU Tigers fire Brian Kelly 00:51 — Why the LSU football job is elite + Kelly’s résumé context 01:46 — Open jobs list + the headline $53M buyout figure 03:53 — Buyout terms, offsets & perks (how the money actually works) 06:15 — Staff didn’t follow from Notre Dame → culture mismatch signs 07:19 — The “accent” moment & optics problem in Baton Rouge 08:28 — Firing S&C legend Tommy Moffitt → alumni fallout 10:27 — Equipment room shake-up (trust gap with players) 12:27 — Governor involvement & a record buyout season 14:29 — Was the firing fair? Early-season results & context 15:15 — Vanderbilt loss & timing before Alabama 17:13 — Is Brian Kelly hireable? Career record snapshot 19:06 — The 2 rules before firing a head coach 20:13 — Who actually wants LSU now? NIL/portal era reality 22:03 — Big-name myths: Saban, Urban, Kiffin, Freeman, Lanning, Joe Brady 26:16 — Realistic targets & “bridge coach” logic (Franklin/Lashley, etc.) 28:07 — Smart shortlist: Fran Brown, Brian Hartline, Glenn Schumann, Bob Chesney 31:17 — Stop “steal-a-coach” thinking + John Summerall talk: 33:03 — Expectations vs buyouts; why this model is unsustainable 47:27 — Domino effects on staffs & recruiting; final take & sign-off #LSUFootball #BrianKelly #LSU #CollegeFootball #SEC #CoachingCarousel #APTop25 #CFBPlayoff #TransferPortal #NIL #NotreDameFootball #CincinnatiFootball #UnafraidShow #GeorgeWrighster #live Breaking news out of Baton Rouge, as LSU football has fired Brian Kelly. We examine if the decision to fire Brian Kelly was justified, and what the future holds for the Louisiana State University program. The SEC landscape is shifting, and all eyes are on what's next for the Tigers in college football and cfb.
BREAKING: LSU Fires Brian Kelly— What's NEXT for CFB Coaches
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