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Unafraid Show is officially joining On3, and George Wrighster explains what the partnership means for the channel, college football coverage and everyone who has helped build the show. George also opens with a bigger warning for college football: do not let the conversation around the sport become more exhausting than the sport itself. Using the WNBA as the example, he explains how stars like Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, DiJonai Carrington and the nonstop debates around race, gender, politics and identity have at times overshadowed the actual basketball. The show then breaks down the latest College Football Playoff expansion debate, including a proposed 20-team format with play-in games, and asks whether adding more teams actually improves the championship or simply creates more television inventory. The episode also covers Cam Coleman’s viral Texas Longhorns practice catch and why fans overreact to fall camp clips, LSU hiding quarterback mistakes in practice footage, Arizona State and Colorado camp fights, and Joey McGuire claiming Texas Tech is the most hated team in college football. George also discusses the NCAA and FBI partnering to protect college athletes from sextortion and digital exploitation, why that type of protection matters more in the NIL era, and why the Big 12’s Monster Energy sponsorship deal may have undersold the conference’s value. Plus, George tells the full story behind the Unafraid Show joining On3, from growing up with a severe stutter, breaking into radio and television, finding his authentic voice, leaving SiriusXM to go all-in on college football and building the show from the ground up. He also explains what viewers can expect next: more access, more travel, more game-day coverage, more interviews and expanded College Football Court segments. Finally, George ranks On3’s preseason Top 25 ballots and explains why he believes the Big Ten deserves more respect than the SEC right now, with Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana leading the conference conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Unafraid Show Joins On3 + CFB Headlines 00:55 College Football Cannot Lose The Game 02:45 WNBA Style Off-Field Drama Is Taking Over CFB 09:37 20-Team College Football Playoff? 12:46 Unafraid Show Joins On3 13:37 Texas Longhorns WR Cam Coleman Practice Catch Goes Viral 16:47 Is Texas Tech College Football’s Villain? 19:56 NCAA & FBI Protecting College Athletes 21:43 Big 12 Monster Energy Deal Criticism 23:53 What Joining On3 Means For The Show 25:22 George Wrighster’s Story 27:38 From Stuttering To Sports Media 29:04 Breaking Into Radio And Television 31:20 Finding George’s Authentic Voice 32:57 Why The Unafraid Show Was Created 35:27 Why On3 Was The Right Fit 38:18 What Comes Next For The Channel 39:53 Ranking On3’s Preseason Top 25 Ballots 42:31 The Big Ten Wins The Rankings Debate 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 #CollegeFootball #On3 #CFP #GeorgeWrighster #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #texaslonghorns #CFB #TexasTechFootball #OregonFootball #OhioStateFootball #CollegeFootballNews #CollegeFootballRankings #WNBA #caitlinclark
College Football is Turning Into the WNBA, NEW On3 Partnership & MORE
The Unafraid Show is officially joining On3, and George Wrighster explains what the partnership means for the channel, college football coverage and everyone who has helped build the show. George also opens with a bigger warning for college football: do not let the conversation around the sport become more exhausting than the sport itself. Using the WNBA as the example, he explains how Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, DiJonai Carrington and the nonstop debates around race, gender, politics and identity have at times overshadowed the actual basketball. The show then breaks down the latest College Football Playoff expansion debate, including a proposed 20-team format with play-in games, and asks whether adding more teams actually improves the championship or simply creates more television inventory. The episode also covers Cam Coleman’s viral Texas practice catch and why fans overreact to fall camp clips, LSU hiding quarterback mistakes in practice footage, Arizona State and Colorado camp fights, and Joey McGuire claiming Texas Tech is the most hated team in college football. George also discusses the NCAA and FBI partnering to protect college athletes from sextortion and digital exploitation, why that type of protection matters more in the NIL era, and why the Big 12’s Monster Energy sponsorship deal may have undersold the conference’s value. Plus, George tells the full story behind the Unafraid Show joining On3, from growing up with a severe stutter, breaking into radio and television, finding his authentic voice, leaving SiriusXM to go all-in on college football and building the show from the ground up. He also explains what viewers can expect next: more access, more travel, more game-day coverage, more interviews and expanded College Football Court segments. Finally, George ranks On3’s preseason Top 25 ballots and explains why he believes the Big Ten deserves more respect than the SEC right now, with Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana leading the conference conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Unafraid Show Joins On3 + CFB Headlines 00:55 College Football Cannot Lose The Game 02:45 WNBA Style Off-Field Drama Is Taking Over CFB 09:37 20-Team College Football Playoff? 12:46 Unafraid Show Joins On3 13:37 Texas Longhorns WR Cam Coleman Practice Catch Goes Viral 16:47 Is Texas Tech College Football’s Villain? 19:56 NCAA & FBI Protecting College Athletes 21:43 Big 12 Monster Energy Deal Criticism 23:53 What Joining On3 Means For The Show 25:22 George Wrighster’s Story 27:38 From Stuttering To Sports Media 29:04 Breaking Into Radio And Television 31:20 Finding George’s Authentic Voice 32:57 Why The Unafraid Show Was Created 35:27 Why On3 Was The Right Fit 38:18 What Comes Next For The Channel 39:53 Ranking On3’s Preseason Top 25 Ballots 42:31 The Big Ten Wins The Rankings Debate 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 #CollegeFootball #On3 #CFP #GeorgeWrighster #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #texaslonghorns #CFB #TexasTechFootball #OregonFootball #OhioStateFootball #CollegeFootballNews #CollegeFootballRankings #WNBA #caitlinclark
College Football has a WNBA problem, NEW On3 Partnership & MORE
Is college football trying to force Notre Dame into a conference? George Wrighster breaks down the growing pressure surrounding Notre Dame football and why independence is suddenly becoming one of the sport’s biggest debates. Indiana Hoosiers and USC Trojans have canceled future games against Notre Dame, Texas Longhorns have raised scheduling questions, and coaches including Joey McGuire, James Franklin and Dabo Swinney have publicly questioned why the Fighting Irish get to operate differently. Are they jealous or scared of Marcus Freeman's team? George explains how Notre Dame’s NBC television deal, ACC relationships, national recruiting power, donor support and playoff access allow the Irish to maintain an independent model that most programs cannot replicate. But is that actually unfair? The Big Ten and SEC do not produce equal schedules for every team either, and playing the same number of conference games does not mean every schedule has the same difficulty. George argues Notre Dame football should remain independent as long as it can—and should only join a conference if the school believes it is best or if a future college football super league changes everything. Should Notre Dame stay independent or finally join a conference? Drop your take in the comments. Chapters: 00:00 Is College Football Forcing Notre Dame Into A Conference? 00:49 Dabo, James Franklin & Joey McGuire Speak Out about Notre Dame 01:30 Why Notre Dame Independence Works 03:08 How College Football Could Pressure Notre Dame 04:49 The Conference Fairness Argument 05:34 Why Notre Dame Should Stay IndependentThe 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 #NotreDameFootball #Indianafootball #CollegeFootball #CFB #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #ACCFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #DaboSwinney #MarcusFreeman #JoeyMcGuire #NotreDameFightingIrish #GeorgeWrighster #UnafraidShow #NotreDame
Why Everyone Suddenly Wants Notre Dame In A Conference
Arch Manning will be good for Texas football in 2026, but George Wrighster does not believe he will finish as a Heisman Trophy finalist. The Manning name guarantees massive attention, but the Heisman requires elite production, signature moments and big wins. Texas Longhorns have a brutal schedule featuring Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, LSU, Texas A&M and the rest of the SEC, leaving almost no room for average performances. George explains why Arch can still have a strong season without living up to the enormous Heisman expectations surrounding him at Texas football. Will Arch Manning make it to New York? Drop your prediction in the comments. Chapters: 00:00 Arch Manning Misses The Heisman Trophy 00:13 The Pressure Of The Manning Name 00:27 What It Takes To Win The Heisman 00:40 Texas Longhorns Brutal Schedule 00:57 Why Arch Falls Short of the CFP 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 #ArchManning #TexasFootball #TexasLonghorns #HeismanTrophy #Heisman #CollegeFootball #CFB #SECFootball #OhioStateFootball #OklahomaFootball #LSUFootball #GeorgeWrighster
Why Arch Manning WON'T win the Heisman ❌🏈 #archmanning #texasfootball #cfb
The SEC could put four or even five teams into the College Football Playoff and still fail to send anyone to the semifinal. George Wrighster explains why Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana and Notre Dame football are capable of matching SEC football teams physically, while a dangerous Big 12 champion could create even more matchup problems. With no reseeding in the CFP bracket, teams like Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers may face brutal paths—and once the playoff begins, there are no quality losses. Win or go home. Do you think the SEC sends a team to the semifinal? Drop your prediction in the comments. Chapters: 00:00 No SEC Team Reaches The Semifinal? 00:13 Making The CFP Isn’t Dominating It 00:27 Oregon, Ohio State & Indiana Can Match The SEC 00:42 Notre Dame And Big 12 Matchup Problems 00:55 Why The CFP Bracket Could Hurt The SEC 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 #SECFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #Texaslonghorns #CFP #CollegeFootball #CFB #georgiabulldogs #GeorgiaFootball #TexasFootball #LSUFootball #OregonFootball #OhioStateFootball #IndianaFootball #NotreDameFootball #BigTenFootball #Big12Football
The SEC is in trouble this year #CFP #CollegeFootball
Curt Cignetti and Indiana football just won a national championship, so why are the Hoosiers taking Notre Dame off the schedule? George Wrighster explains why Indiana can no longer schedule like an upstart program. After an 11-1 regular season and a championship run, the Hoosiers have officially entered college football’s upper echelon. Cignetti has built his image around confidence, fearlessness and challenging the establishment—but George argues canceling Notre Dame football sends the opposite message. Is Indiana football making a smart College Football Playoff decision, or are the Hoosiers ducking a game a national power should want? Drop your take in the comments and subscribe to the Unafraid Show. Chapters: 00:00 Curt Cignetti and Indiana Cancels Notre Dame 00:13 Why George Is Disappointed 00:29 Indiana Isn’t An Upstart Anymore 00:43 The Fearless Image Problem 00:58 Where’s The Heat For Cignetti? 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 #IndianaFootball #NotreDameFootball #collegefootball #IndianaHoosiers #CurtCignetti #NotreDame #BigTenFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff #BigTen #GeorgeWrighster #Collegefootball #CFB #CollegeFootballPodcast
Did Indiana Football just ruin their reputation? 📉 #CollegeFootball #IndianaFootball
Preseason college football rankings get treated like fact, but the numbers tell a different story. George Wrighster breaks down why the Coaches Poll has value while still getting nearly half of its preseason Top 10 wrong. Over the last six seasons, only 53.3% of teams ranked in the preseason Coaches Poll Top 10 finished the year there. Programs like Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia and Notre Dame may be safe picks because of talent and reputation, but preseason polls are still projections—not proof. How much do you trust preseason rankings? Drop your take in the comments and subscribe to the Unafraid Show. Chapters: 00:00 Who Really Votes In The Coaches Poll? 00:16 How Accurate Are Preseason Rankings? 00:31 Why The Poll Still Has Value 00:45 Nearly Half The Top 10 Falls Out 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 #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballRankings #CoachesPoll #PreseasonTop25 #OhioStateFootball #OregonFootball #georgiabulldogsfootball #NotreDameFootball #CollegeFootballPredictions #GeorgeWrighster
Why the Coaches Poll gets it wrong #coachespoll #cfb
George Wrighster reveals his 2026 College Football Playoff Top 12, with Oregon Ducks earning the No. 1 seed ahead of Notre Dame Football, Georgia Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes. Ohio State Buckeyes lands at No. 5, followed by Oklahoma, defending champion Indiana, BYU, Texas A&M, USC, Ole Miss and Boise State, while SMU is the first team left out. George explains why Dante Moore makes Oregon the team to beat, why Marcus Freeman has Notre Dame in the national title conversation, why Lincoln Riley is under major pressure at USC and why Ohio State’s youth could matter despite elite talent. Drop your CFP Top 12 in the comments and subscribe to the Unafraid Show for more college football rankings and playoff predictions. Chapters: 00:00 CFP prediction reveals 00:10 No. 11 Ole Miss 00:20 No. 10 USC Trojans 00:40 No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers 00:56 No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes 01:08 No. 4 Miami Hurricanes football 01:27 No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs 01:40 No. 2 Notre Dame football 01:58 No. 1 Oregon Ducks 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 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #OregonFootball #NotreDameFootball #GeorgiaBulldogs #CollegeFootball #CFB #MiamiHurricanesFootball #OhioStateFootball #IndianaFootball #USCFootball #BYUFootball #TexasAMFootball #DanteMoore #MarcusFreeman
This CFP Bracket Will Shock You 😳 #collegefootball #shorts
George Wrighster reveals his full 2026 College Football Playoff bracket, with the Oregon Ducks earning the #1 seed and beating Notre Dame football for the CFP national championship. The projected field also includes four Big Ten and SEC football teams: Georgia Bulldogs, Miami Hurricanes football, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Indiana football, BYU football, Texas A&M, USC Trojans, Ole Miss Rebels and Boise State, while SMU is the first team left out. George predicts Miami will upset Ohio State, Notre Dame will beat Georgia, Indiana will eliminate USC and Oregon will finally finish the job behind Dante Moore and Dan Lanning. Drop your 12-team CFP field and national champion in the comments, and subscribe to the Unafraid Show for more college football predictions and playoff debate. Projected Playoff Results First Round No. 5 Ohio State over No. 12 Boise State No. 6 Oklahoma over No. 11 Ole Miss No. 7 Indiana over No. 10 USC No. 9 Texas A&M over No. 8 BYU Quarterfinals No. 1 Oregon over No. 9 Texas A&M No. 2 Notre Dame over No. 7 Indiana No. 3 Georgia over No. 6 Oklahoma No. 4 Miami over No. 5 Ohio State Semifinals No. 1 Oregon over No. 4 Miami No. 2 Notre Dame over No. 3 Georgia National Championship No. 1 Oregon over No. 2 Notre Dame Chapters: 00:00 2026 CFP Bracket Prediction Reveal 01:34 How The 12-Team CFB Playoff Works 02:19 First Team Out: SMU 04:32 #12 Boise State 05:57 #11 Ole Miss 07:32 #10 USC 10:22 #9 Texas A&M 11:54 #8 BYU 13:57 #7 Indiana 16:48 #6 Oklahoma 18:15 #5 Ohio State 20:45 #4 Miami 22:59 #3 Georgia 24:32 #2 Notre Dame 26:39 #1 Oregon 28:59 CFP First Round Predictions 29:41 Oklahoma vs Ole Miss 30:23 Indiana vs USC Trojans 30:57 Texas A&M vs BYU 31:11 Oregon Ducks vs Texas A&M 31:54 Notre Dame vs Indiana Football 32:32 Georgia vs Oklahoma Sooners 33:18 Miami vs Ohio State Buckeyes 34:08 CFP Semifinal Oregon vs Miami Hurricanes football 35:03 CFP Semifinal: Notre Dame vs Georgia Bulldogs 35:53 CFP National Championship Oregon vs Notre Dame football 36:44 Oregon Ducks Win The National Championship #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #CollegeFootball #CFB #OregonFootball #NotreDameFootball #OhioStateFootball #MiamiFootball #GeorgiaFootball #IndianaFootball #OklahomaFootball #USCFootball #DanteMoore #DanLanning #MarcusFreeman #UnafraidShow 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 See the projected 2026 college football playoff bracket and understand which teams are positioned to secure a spot this season. This breakdown analyzes the upcoming 2026 college football playoff field by looking beyond simple roster rankings. Instead, we evaluate the specific schedules, head-to-head matchups, and current win-loss records that determine the path to the postseason. Whether you are tracking your favorite team or curious about the current landscape of the sport, this analysis provides a clear picture of the projected CFP bracket. We examine how Big Ten, SEC football, ACC, and Big 12 autobids impact the seeding process and identify which programs have the most favorable routes to contention. By analyzing the intersection of conference standings and strength of schedule, you gain a realistic expectation of how the 2026 college football playoff bracket could shape up when the final decisions are made. Subscribe for weekly college football seeds and predictions, and let me know in the comments which team you think is the biggest lock for the playoff this year.
2026 CFP Bracket Revealed: Oregon vs Notre Dame National Championship
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