Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

Our normal show was recorded Sunday morning before James Franklin's firing - as Torres hit on all the big stories of the weekend. Including the Auburn-Georgia refereeing fiasco, Indiana's moment at Oregon and a Florida star calling out the state of the program. Plus, big wins for Texas, USC and Alabama! Auburn-Georgia refereeing fiasco (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Saturday's Georgia-Auburn refereeing fiasco. After several calls went the way of the Bulldogs - is it fair to say the fix is in?! Indiana stuns Oregon (28:00): From there, Torres reacts to Indiana's stunning win over Oregon. Does this prove Curt Cignetti is the best coach in college football? And just how far can the Hoosiers go? Plus, big wins for Texas, USC and Alabama! A Florida star calls out the Gators program (1:00:00): Finally, Torres reacts to a Florida star CALLING OUT the state of the program! Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Check out their NEW sportsbook in Franklin,

On today's show Torres reacts to BREAKING NEWS that Penn State has FIRED JAMES FRANKLIN! What's next for Franklin and could schools like Arkansas, Virginia Tech or maybe even Kentucky (if they fire Mark Stoops) give him a call? And who are the candidates to replace him at PSU?! Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Check out their NEW sportsbook in Franklin, Kentucky or visit their Las Vegas property! Want to watch your favorite college football team or get tickets to ANY big game - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's show Torres makes his Week 7 CFB picks, then, he talks more Bill Belichick drama, why Billy Napier did little to change his hot seat status with a win over Texas and an interesting story from Kentucky football. Could they actually pay Mark Stoops' insane buyout? Finally, Kentucky basketball gets some good news and you won't BELIEVE what Will Wade said at ACC media days! Week 7 Picks (2:00): After dropping a deep dive Week 7 picks pod, Torres quickly rips through his final selections for a MONSTER Week 7. Included: His thoughts on Texas-Oklahoma, Michigan-USC, Georgia-Auburn and more! More Bill Belichick drama, Billy Napier latest + could Kentucky ACTUALLY buy out Mark Stoops: From there, Torres talks several big college football coaching stories. The drama continues for Bill Belichick - could he be out at the end of this year (21:00)? Plus, why Florida's win over Texas did NOTHING to help Billy Napier's job status (29:00). Plus, an insider says Kentucky may be ready to buy out Mark Stoops - c

In this bonus episode, Aaron shares deep dives and picks on all the big college football games this weekend, discussing: Texas vs. Oklahoma (2:00) Indiana at Oregon (14:00) Michigan at USC (22:00) Alabama at Missouri (31:00) Georgia at Auburn (37:30) Florida at Texas A&M, Arkansas at Tennessee, BYU at Arizona, Arizona State at Utah AND MORE (44:00) Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Check out their NEW sportsbook in Franklin, Kentucky or visit their Las Vegas property! Want to watch your favorite college football team or get tickets to ANY big game - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's show Torres talks the aftereffects of Penn State's loss to UCLA - a new report says James Franklin could be on the move, listing a few intriguing names. Plus, the set up with Bill Belichick and UNC is even crazier than we realize and headed for disaster. Finally, the No. 1 high school recruit in America Tyran Stokes has cut his list to five and the crystal balls are rolling in - do we know where he'll play college basketball next year? Could a big-name school poach James Franklin (2:00): Torres opens today's show by discussing a report that one big school might be trying to poach James Franklin from Penn State. Could he leave PSU for another gig? Bill Belichick and UNC are a bigger mess than we realized (24:00): From there, we discuss a WILD story breaking down just how crazy Bill Belichick's UNC football program is. You won't believe the shocking details on just how bad things are in Chapel Hill - could Belichick be out after one year?! Tyran Stokes commitment coming (44:00): Finally Torr

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Week 5 in college football! UCLA stuns Penn State, as Nico Iamaleava gets revenge on his critics. Plus, the Nittany Lions officially have a James Franklin problem. Texas has an Arch problem - what do they do from here and Alabama makes another statement! Plus, Miami wins and North Carolina keeps getting worse! UCLA stuns Penn State - as Nico Iamaleava gets revenge on his critics (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing one of the most shocking results in recent memory - as UCLA stunned Penn State the Rose Bowl. Nico Iamaleava gets revenge on his critics, while Jerry Neuheisel becomes a college football darling. What does Penn State do about its James Franklin problem (18:00): From there, Torres talks about the Penn State side of the game. James Franklin never loses to bad teams - but now he takes a loss which will probably cost the Nittany Lions a playoff berth. Should he look to get out and get a fresh start somewhere else? Texas' Arch Manning problem (32:0

On today's show Torres shares his Week 6 picks on Vanderbilt-Alabama, Miami-Florida State and more. Plus, a new, sad twist with Nico Iamaleava, more NCAA Tournament talk and private equity coming to college football? Finally, Arkansas insider Wess Moore joins the show to talk LEGITIMATE coaching candidates for the Hogs! Week 6 CFB Preview + Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his Week 6 college football picks, previewing Miami-Florida State, Vanderbilt-Alabama AND MORE! More bad Nico Iamleava news + a busy week in sports (): Next up, Torres talks the rest of a busy week in sports. Things just got worse for Nico Iamaleava as UCLA may be tumbling towards an 0-12 season. Plus, private equity coming to college football, expansion to the NCAA Tournament and Auburn football gets good news after Bruce Pearl's retirement. Arkansas insider Wess Moore joins the show (): Finally, Torres is joined by Arkansas insider Wess Moore to talk the latest with the Arkansas job. Wess broke the story of John Cal

On today's show Torres discusses the latest twists on the Arkansas coaching search - including, has a favorite emerged? Plus, Kentucky football is worse than you think - and an interesting update on five-star Tyran Stokes! Arkansas coaching search latest (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the LATEST in the Arkansas coaching search. Does a surprise story show that a leader has emerged? Plus, an even more surprising endorsement for Jon Gruden as next coach! Arkansas fans SOUND OFF on who they want as coach (31:00): From there, Torres takes comments from the audience - as Arkansas fans explain who they want as next coach. Plus, what would Bobby Petrino have to do to keep the job? A shocking stat shows Kentucky has hit rock bottom (50:00): Next, Torres explains why Kentucky football's downfall is the biggest story in college football no one is talking about - a shocking stat shows how bad they are and why things aren't getting better. An update on top recruit Tyran Stokes (1:08:00): Finally,

On today's show Torres reacts to THE WILDEST Saturday yet in college football. Kalen Deboer gets the biggest win of his time at Alabama - while Kirby Smart OFFICIALLY has a Bama problem. Plus, James Franklin falls short again - why is there any reason to think things will be different? Finally, Torres wraps with a big one for Ohio State, a crushing defeat for USC and why BYU has emerged as maybe the best story in college football. And finally, minutes after the show ended Arkansas fired Sam Pittman - Torres discusses who should be next with the Hogs. Alabama's thrilling win + Kirby Smart's Bama problem (2:00): Torres opens by discussing the thriller in Tuscaloosa between Alabama and Georgia. He explains why this is the biggest win of Kalen Deboer's career and also why the season has now just begun for the Tide. Also, why Kirby Smart officially has "an Alabama problem" - why can't Kirby Smart figure out the Tide (21:00)? James Franklin melts down again (35:00): From there, Torres reacts to Oregon's win a

On today's show Torres makes his Week 5 picks, previewing Alabama-Georgia, Oregon-Penn State, LSU-Ole Miss and this week's other mega showdowns. Then, an expert shares who Florida should go after when Billy Napier is out, and talks Mike Gundy, John Mateer and the retirement of Sister Jean! Week 5 Preview (2:00): Torres opens the show by previewing a MEGA Week 5 slate - with a preview + predictions on Alabama-Georgia, Oregon-Penn State and the rest of an insane slate!!!! (Here is a full list of Aaron's Week 5 picks) Billy Napier's perfect replacement (23:00): From there, Torres discusses a report about who could potentially replace Billy Napier if/when he's fired at Florida. One insider drops an intriguing name - Torres discusses that name + all the other candidates for the coveted Gator job. Odds and ends (36:00): Finally, Torres wraps with odds and ends from the week. He discusses Mike Gundy's firing and why it was time, plus an injury to one of the best players in college football. Finally, he says

On today's show Torres has a LOADED show - as Kalen Deboer makes a BOLD pre-Georgia statement and the Sam Pittman era may FINALLY be coming to an end soon. Plus, whispers on Nico Iamaleava, a surprise story heading into LSU-Ole Miss and did Auburn make a mistake promoting Bruce Pearl's son as head coach? Kalen Deboer's BOLD pre-Georgia comments (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing BOLD comments from Alabama coach Kalen Deboer in the lead-up to Georgia. Should Tide fans be feeling confident?! Sam Pittman era coming to a close (19:00): Next up, Torres reacts to a report that Sam Pittman could be let go at Arkansas as early as this weekend! Could he really be fired following the Notre Dame game? And could Bobby Petrino actually take over as head coach? Nico Iamaleava transfer whispers (44:00): From there, Torres talks Nico Iamaleava. With a coaching change at UCLA - there are ALREADY rumors he could be transferring. How credible are they? And what school actually makes the most sense? Finally

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On today's show Torres talks about a LOADED Week 4 of college football, as Florida and Clemson hit rock bottom. Is today the day Billy Napier is let go? And should Dabo look for other options? Plus, a thriller in Norman - but did the refs steal a win from Auburn? Indiana rolls in victory, Michigan wins and we talk about Arkansas meltdown vs. Memphis Florida and Clemson hit rock bottom (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing crippling losses for Florida and Clemson. The Gators loss proves beyond a reasonable doubt - Billy Napier will NEVER be the guy at Florida and that the sooner the Gators move on the better. Also, Clemson is officially a disaster. Is it time for Dabo to look for a fresh start somewhere else (17:00)? Did the refs STEAL a win from Auburn + Michigan/Indiana win (31:00): From there, Torres reacts to the rest of an insane Week 4 slate. Oklahoma beat Auburn - but did the refs steal a win from the Tigers. Plus, Michigan gets a victory and Indiana destroys Illinois. Are the Hoosiers back

On today's show Torres previews a LOADED Week 4 slate, talking Florida-Miami, Auburn-Oklahoma + Michigan-Nebraska, before moving to some VERY interesting comments about a potential superstar coach coming to the SEC. From there, Torres moves to hoops. With less than 50 days until the season, John Calipari makes a bold move and Kentucky hoops is exerting some VERY quiet confidence. Week 4 College Football Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing his Week 4 college football picks, talking Florida-Miami, Auburn-Oklahoma, Michigan-Nebraska and some surprise other picks! Is Tulane coach Jon Sumrall college football's next star coach (18:00): From there, Torres talks about Lane Kiffin gushing about rising coaching star Jon Sumrall. Kiffin says that the Alabama native will be coaching in the SEC next year. What school is most likely to land him?! Big hoops news at Arkansas + Kentucky (33:00): Finally, with less than 50 days until college hoops - Torres wraps by talking some major stories in the sport.

On today's show Torres show has a recap of a BUSY few days in college sports. We have new data that shows Arch Manning may be even worse than realized and Billy Napier hits rock bottom. Plus, Arkansas' AD makes an ABSURD claim. And who should Virginia Tech pursue as its next head coach?! Is Arch Manning actually worse than we realized (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing shocking stats that may prove that Arch Manning is actually WORSE than we realized. Billy Napier hits rock bottom (21:00): From there, Torres discusses Billy Napier hitting rocking bottom - attacking a reporter at Monday's press conference. Just how soon will Napier be out with the Gators? Arkansas' AD makes an absurd claim + who's next at Virginia Tech (40:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing an ABSURD claim by Arkansas' AD + who are realistic candidates at Virginia Tech? Would Shane Beamer leave his current job to go there (57:00)?! Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Check out t

On today's show Torres rips through an insane Week 3 in college football, discussing Georgia's thrilling win - did the Dawgs win it or Tennessee lose it? Plus Texas A&M wins a classic at Notre Dame, Clemson's season is (unofficially) over and DJ Lagway's meltdown against LSU proves Billy Napier will never be the right guy for the Gators. Finally, Torres talks about two QB's going in the wrong direction - Texas' Arch Manning and UCLA's Nico Iamaleava, who may have hit rock bottom this weekend. Plus, with UCLA coach Deshaun Foster fired after the show went live - Torres adds reaction to Foster's firing at the end! Georgia-Tennessee thriller (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the thriller in Knoxville, Tennessee-Georgia. The big question: Did Tennessee lose it or did Georgia win it? How much blame should Josh Heupel get? Plus why Kirby Smart said something that should have EVERY Georgia fan fired up after the win! A&M's thriller, Clemson's dud + DJ Lagway and Florida fall apart (23:00): From

On today's show Torres previews Week 3 of the college football season with a preview + picks on Georgia-Tennessee, Wisconsin-Alabama, Texas A&M-Notre Dame and more. Plus, why Joey Aguilar could end this week the breakout star of college football, a VERY interesting story on one AP voter + NIL expert Blake Lawrence joins to discuss the evolving world of college sports! Week 3 Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his Week 3 College Football Picks, talking Georgia-Tennessee, Florida-LSU, Arkansas-Ole Miss and more! Joey Aguilar's big shot + AP voting disaster (22:00): From there, Torres switches to some other stories in college football. Why Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar could become college football's BREAKOUT star on Saturday. Plus, the AP voting disaster as one voter moves Florida up in the poll after a loss and tries to justify it! NIL expert Blake Lawrence (45:00): Finally, Torres wraps with a riveting interview with NIL expert Blake Lawrence of OpenDorse, discussing the present and future of

On today's show Torres shares quick thoughts on Week 1 of the NFL - then switches gears to college football. Billy Napier got more bad news at Florida and Coach Prime makes a surprise decision at Colorado. Plus, a first look at this week's MEGA showdown between Georgia and Tennessee! NFL Week 1 thoughts (3:00): With NFL Week 1 in the book - Torres makes the rare decision to talk NFL - discussing big takeaways from ALL the big games this weekend More bad news for Billy Napier (21:00): Next up, Torres discusses MORE bad news coming out for Billy Napier, as his biggest defender has turned on him. Just how long does he ACTUALLY have left at UF? Deion Sanders big move (34:00): From there, Torres talks a BIG, surprise move from Deion Sanders at Colorado. Georgia-Tennessee first look (47:00): Finally, we wrap by talking the BIG one in Knoxville Saturday - Tennessee-Georgia, as we give our first look at who wins this one. Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Che

On today's show Torres has the FULL Week 2 recap - discussing Oklahoma's big win against Michigan and meltdowns from Florida and Billy Napier and Kentucky and Mark Stoops. Plus, the situation with Bill Belichick gets weirder, another awful night for Nico Iamaleava and should we care that Alabama actually looked good?! Oklahoma rolls Michigan - what's their ceiling (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Oklahoma's big win over Michigan and the BIG x-factor no one is talking about. Plus, just how high is Oklahoma's ceiling and should Michigan have cut Bryce Underwood loose more?! Billy Napier + Mark Stoops major meltdowns (19:00): From there, Torres reacts to Billy Napier and Mark Stoops both with COLLASSAL meltdowns that cost their teams potential wins. Was USF the unofficial end of the Napier era at Florida?! And is there any chance Stoops isn't back at Kentucky next season (36:00)?! Things get even more weird with Bill Belichick + it keeps getting worse for Nico Iamaleava (51:00): Finally, Torr

On today's show Torres gives his full Week 2 college football picks - before turning his attention to Alabama. A report says boosters are turning on Kalen Deboer - and is his buyout more manageable than we realized? Plus, a wild report says Dan Hurley nearly retired and a deep dive on five-star superstar Caleb Holt as he gets set to visit Kentucky this weekend. Is this a UK vs. Arkansas five-star battle? Week 2 CFB + Super Bowl Pick (3:00): Torres opens the show by previewing a HUGE weekend of football ahead. He makes his Week 2 college football picks on Michigan-Oklahoma and Ole Miss-Kentucky, plus shares his Super Bowl pick for the season ahead! Alabama boosters turning on Kalen Deboer (20:00): From there, an interesting report at Alabama - are boosters already turning on Kalen Deboer? And is his buyout more manageable than we realized? Dan Hurley retirement report + recruiting news (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps with two college hoops stories - as a report surfaces that Dan Hurley considered retirem