Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Torres reacts to the rest of a busy weekend in college football - talking Bill Belichick's embarrassing debut and more bad news for Kalen Deboer. Plus, funny quotes from James Franklin and Brian Kelly and did Tennessee officially win its QB "trade" with UCLA? Bill Belichick's brutal debut (2:00): Torres opens by Bill Belichick's BRUTAL debut at UNC - is it a big deal or not? More bad news for Kalen Deboer (19:00): Next, Torres dives BACK into Alabama - and explains why one insider believes the situation at Alabama is even WORSE than we realized! The rest of the weekend in football (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps with the rest of a busy weekend in college football, including funny quotes from Brian Kelly + James Franklin, thoughts on Miami's win - and also, did Tennessee UPGRADE at QB with Joey Aguilar?! 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

On tonight's show Torres has your FULL Week 1 college football recap - talking Alabama flopping against Florida State, if Arch Manning is overrated or Steve Sarkisian is to blame and LSU's statement against Clemson. Plus, Nico Iamaleava was even WORSE than expected in his UCLA debut Alabama's disaster (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking another embarrassing loss for Alabama - and if Kalen Deboer might officially be the wrong guy in Tuscaloosa. Arch Manning struggles - but what about Sark (21:00): From there, Torres switches up discussing Texas' loss to Ohio State. Arch Manning is getting the blame - but why isn't Steve Sarkisian being held responsible for Texas' awful performance? LSU's statement (35:00): Next, Torres talks LSU's statement win at Clemson - why he was dead wrong and why they might be the best team in college football! Nico Iamaleava's disastrous debut (45:00): Finally, he wraps talking Nico Iamleava's disastrous debut - and why Tennessee is better off without him! Circa i

Torres has quick, IMMEDIATE reaction as Ohio State beats Texas in a Top 5 matchup to open the season - as the Buckeyes defense DOMINATES and Arch Manning struggles! 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a LOADED Thursday show - as Torres makes his Week 1 picks, talks Dave Portnoy vs. Ohio State and the latest VERY intriguing SEC expansion rumor. Plus, college hoops recruiting ramps up this weekend with Arkansas, UNC, NC State and others taking center stage! Week 1 picks (2:00): Torres opens the show with Week 1 picks, making his selections on Texas-Ohio State, LSU-Clemson, Alabama-Florida State and much, MUCH more Dave Portnoy vs. Ohio State (25:00): From there, Torres shares his thoughts on Dave Portnoy reportedly being banned from Ohio State-Texas on Saturday. The latest realignment rumors (38:00): We have realignment rumors in college sports - as the SEC + Big Ten are apparently eyeing two prominent ACC schools - but not the ones you think. College hoops recruiting news (51:00): Finally, we have college hoops recruiting news - as Arkansas, UNC, NC State and Indiana host big visitors. Who has the edge in these early recruitments? Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the

On today's show - Torres makes his season-long college football picks - selecting his preseason 12-team playoff, national champion and Heisman picks! 12-team College Football Playoff (2:00): Torres opens by giving his 12-team playoff, with a surprise SEC champ and a couple off the radar picks as well. Also, one of college football's most polarizing teams makes the field! Torres' national championship pick (29:00): From there, Torres makes his national championship pick as one college football returns to the top of the sport. Heisman selection (39:00): And finally, Torres adds his Heisman pick, explaining why one veteran QB gets the nod - but not the one you think. 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

On today's show Torres is LIVE from Circa Casino and Sportsbook in Las Vegas giving out Week 0 picks and talking the SEC adding a 9th league game. Plus, Circa VP of Operations Mike Palm joins the show to discuss the launch of the company's new sportsbook in Kentucky! Week 0 Preview + Picks (2:00): We have FOOTBALL and Torres opens things up previewing everything heading into Week 0. Picks and thoughts on Iowa State-Kansas State and the rest of the opening weekend games! More on the SEC going to 9-league games (23:00): From there, Torres dives deeper into the SEC going to 9 league games - what it means... and what it doesn't mean. Circa VP Mike Palm joins the show (36:00): Finally, Circa VP of Operations Mike Palm joins the show to discuss Circa's rise, the upcoming football season and what fans can expect from Circa's new sportsbook in Franklin, Kentucky! Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Check out their NEW sportsbook in Franklin, Kentucky or visit the

On today's show Torres is LIVE from Circa Casino in Las Vegas! He gives his five best college football over/under win totals for the season - before getting to some other big stories across sports. Could we be looking at a Jon Gruden/Coach O "dream team" in college football, the SEC wants to go to 9 games. Plus, a very cryptic tweet from five-star Tyran Stokes - WHAT DOES IT MEAN?! Best CFB Over/Under win total bets (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing his five best over/under win total bets for the 2025 College Football season! SEC goes to 9-league games + Jon Gruden/Coach O working together (25:00): From there, Torres reacts to breaking news that the SEC is going to 9 league games, what it means and what's next. Plus, the wild story of Jon Gruden and Coach O potentially working... together at their next school? 5-star Tyran Strokes' cryptic tweet (45:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show discussing a cryptic tweet by 5-star Tyran Stokes - what it mean... and DOESN'T MEAN! Circa is the OFFICI

On today's show Torres wonders if one SEC head football coach is in the process of torpedoing his team's season! Also, thoughts on Auburn claiming multiple new national titles and Coach O's potential return to college football! Plus, John Wall retires and Torres explains why he might be the most influential college basketball player of the 21 century. Finally, some VERY interesting quotes from Dan Hurley in a VERY interesting week at UConn. Is one SEC coach about to ruin his team's season before it begins + return of Coach O (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking all things college football, just days away from Week 0 kicking things off. Is one SEC coach about to ruin his team's season before it even begins? What do we make of Auburn "claiming" extra national titles? Plus, Coach O says he's ready to return to college football - who should hire him? John Wall retires from basketball (28:00): From there, Torres discusses John Wall's retirement from basketball - and explains why his time at Kentucky will

On today's show Torres opens with TWO major announcements and an exciting update on the show. He then discusses Michigan's punishment for sign stealing and the Big Ten's proposed, embarrassing 28-team playoff. Plus an interesting story out of North Carolina - and did an SEC coach throw SHADE at Kentucky basketball? North Carolina's AD makes a bold statement (): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing North Carolina's AD making a BOLD statement about the school's future - and why it's great news for Tar Heels fans. An SEC coach takes a dig at Mark Pope + Kentucky (52:00): And the show ends with Torres discussing one SEC coach taking a MAJOR dig at Kentucky coach Mark Pope! 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! Fi

On today's show Torres is joined by legendary college football media personality, Phil Steele of Phil Steele magazine. The guys have a full deep dive into the 2025 season, talking the most overrated teams, underrated, disappointing and more. If you're ready for college football - THIS is the preview show for you! 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks the WILD John Mateer/Oklahoma gambling story - what's fact? What's fiction and what's next. Plus, Alabama has its starting QB, did Kentucky football just get the ultimate disrespect and a new twist in the Shedeur Sanders saga in Cleveland! John Mateer/gambling story (2:00): Torres opens the show with the WILD story of Oklahoma starting QB John Mateer possibly, allegedly, maybe getting caught from old Venmo transactions. Torres reacts to Mateer's statement of denial - and can anyone prove he actually did it? If they do, what might be the consequences? College football camp notes (23:30): From there, Torres talks college football camp notes. Alabama has its starting QB. Also, did Kentucky football get the ultimate disrespect heading into the 2025 season - and can they use it as motivation? Shedeur Sanders' newest twist (45:00): Finally, Torres shares the newest twist following Shedeur Sanders debut - and why we got proof on Tuesday that Shedeur's impact was bigger than we r

On today's show - Torres talks a TON of football. He shares the 8 teams he believes can win college football's national title, before switching gears to the wildest story of the weekend. Could Jon Gruden come to the SEC? One school makes sense as a landing spot! Plus, Jimbo Fisher wants back into college football as well. Finally, WE HAVE to discuss Shedeur Sanders' debut as Cleveland Browns quarterback! The only 8 teams that can win college football's national title (2:00): Torres opens the show by explaining why he believes there are only 8 teams which can win college football's national title. Who are they? And how likely is it that they're the last team standing?! Torres shares his thoughts. Jon Gruden wants to coach in the SEC (25:00): From there, Torres hit on the BIG story of the weekend - as Jon Gruden admits that he would he "die" to coach in the SEC. Gruden wants to return to coaching - and Torres believes there's one SEC school that HAS to give him a call. Shedeur Sanders' debut - how muc

On tonight's show ‪Torres is joined by "Inside Arkansas" Curtis Wilkerson - as the guys talk covering John Calipari, the Razorbacks REALISTIC expectations for 2026 + and will Coach Cal get Arkansas to their first, elusive Final Four in 30 years?! Plus, a quick look at the state of the football program + will Sam Pittman be gone after this year?! 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to the SEC dropping its basketball schedule - and all the big games in the season ahead. Then it's all football, as Roger Goodell says a potential "College Football Red Zone" could be coming, as Torres also discusses "Hard Knocks" and "Any Given Saturday" - which he hasn't watched yet but has high hopes for (NO SPOILERS!). Finally, quick thoughts on Shedeur Sanders getting his shot to start for the Browns in their preseason opener. SEC basketball schedule drops - biggest games and takeaways (2:00): On Wednesday, the SEC officially dropped days and times of all their basketball games. Torres has the biggest takeaways and reactions to the biggest games and toughest schedules. College Football "RedZone" channel coming (22:00): From there, Torres reacts to the news of Roger Goodell saying there may be a college football "RedZone" channel coming. Also, could it work for sports like college basketball and more? Other football notes (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking oth

On today's show Torres reacts to the first College Football Coaches poll - discussing the five teams that are the MOST OVERRATED AND UNDERRATED! He then shares a bold claim by Dabo Swinney and switches to basketball. Five-star Tyran Stokes may have just given a hint to his recruitment + BYU basketball has fans... HYPED! College Football Coaches Poll Drops - most overrated + underrated teams (2:00): Torres opens with FULL reaction to the first College Football coaches poll - naming the 5 most overrated AND underrated teams in the rankings! Dabo Swinney makes a bold statement (22:00): From there, Torres reacts to Dabo Swinney making a BOLD statement about his 2025 Clemson Tigers - as Torres explains why Dabo is DEAD RIGHT! No NCAA Tournament expansion, Tyran Stokes recruiting twist + BYU drops an INSANE hype video (33:00): Finally Torres wraps by talking hoops! The NCAA Tournament will NOT expand - but Aaron believes the work is just beginning to keep the field at 68! Plus, 5-star Tyran Stokes shares

Football is here, and Torres celebrates (with plenty of hoops as well!). College football camps are officially open - Torres shares his biggest storylines coming into the season. Plus, an intriguing story surrounding the future of Arkansas football. Could a surprise name want in? Finally, a hoops story. Bill Self is thankfully out of the hospital - but has addressed his future. And he said something interesting when asked who should replace him! College football camp opens - here are the biggest stories (24:00): College football camps have opened and Torres has the biggest stories to follow - just how good is Penn State actually and why we were all wrong on Clemson. Plus, Arch Manning, Deion Sanders and key, early injury news. Is a big time coach angling for the Arkansas football job (24:00): From there, Torres discusses a VERY interesting story - is one big-time coach angling for the Arkansas coaching job?! Bill Self discusses what's next at Kansas (41:00): Finally, with Bill Self out of the hospit

On today's bonus pod - Torres plays a fun game, projecting where EVERY five-star high school basketball player in the 2026 class - ends up playing college basketball. Thoughts on stars Tyran Stokes, Taylen Kinney, Jordan Smith Jr. and others + schools like Kentucky, Louisville, Arkansas, Duke basketball AND MORE! 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a quick, bonus Aaron Torres Pod - as Torres reacts to Deion Sanders' emotional press conference announcing that he has beaten cancer. 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 - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres rips through a BUSY weekend in the world of sports - talking about Nico Iamaleava's lies CONTINUING to pile up and Bill Self's health after the Kansas coach was hospitalized - is this the end for Self?! Finally, Nick Saban with some funny comments on a return to coaching + Torres shares HIS thoughts on "Happy Gilmore 2!" Nico Iamaleava can't stop lying (2:00): Torres opens with Nico Iamaleava's embarrassing trip to Big Ten media days. He claims that he left Tennessee to "be closer to family" and it "wasn't about money" - both of which have been proven false. Why can't he just tell the truth about his departure? Bill Self hospitalized - how much longer will he coach (): From there, Torres talks Kansas coach Bill Self being hospitalized over the weekend. While Self is out of the hospital - is this the unofficial end of his coaching career at Kansas?! Happy Gilmore 2 Review (): Finally, Torres wraps giving his review of "Happy Gilmore 2" and explaining why, if you didn't enjoy the

On today's show Torres does a BIG, mailbag pod! He shares thoughts on 2026 hoops recruiting, the Heisman Trophy and SEC hoops in 2026. Plus, what are realistic expectations for Hubert Davis and UNC, why does Arkansas commit JJ Andrews get disrespect and what movie or show would he re-make with Happy Gilmore 2 coming out this weekend? RIP Hulk Hogan (2:00): Torres' 2025 Heisman Pick (8:00) Predicting the 2026 NCAA Tournament (13:00) Torres argues with a listener over Boogie Fland (18:00) What would it actually take for North Carolina to fire Hubert Davis after this year (26:00)? Is the 2026 basketball recruiting class - the worst ever (38:00)? Why doesn't Arkansas commit JJ Andrews get the respect he deserves (49:00)? If Torres could re-make one movie or TV show which would it be? (58:00) 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 Al