Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Torres reacts to a LOADED Saturday of college hoops. Arkansas STUNS Kentucky at Rupp. What this says about John Calipari. Also, questions about Mark Pope? Then, Torres talks the rest of a big day of hoops, hitting on UConn's big win over Marquette, Duke-UNC AND MORE! John Calipari gets his revenge on Kentucky (3:00): Torres opens by discussing Arkansas' stunning win over Kentucky - and why this proves you can never really give up on Cal's teams How worried should we be about Mark Pope (23:00): While Arkansas wins, Kentucky takes the stunning loss and looks flat and unprepared. Should UK fans at all be worried about Mark Pope's long-term fit? Duke smashes UNC - as Tar Heels hit rock bottom (42:00): From there Torres talks Duke-UNC and explains why this has to be rock bottom for the Tar Heels program UConn beats Marquette - and will only get better (53:00): UConn beats Marquette on the road - and Torres believes we're about to see the best version of UConn going forward Bob Hurley goes craz

On today's show Torres discusses John Calipari's return to Kentucky as Arkansas Razorbacks head coach. How will Wildcat fans react. John Nabors from "Inside Arkansas" joins to preview the game. And finally, Torres looks ahead to an INSANE Saturday slate, including Arkansas-Kentucky, Duke-North Carolina, UConn-Marquette AND MORE! John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena - how will fans react (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari's return to Arkansas - and whether he believes fans will cheer or boo the Arkansas head coach. Arkansas insider John Nabors joins the show (24:00): From there, Torres is joined by John Nabors of "Inside Arkansas" to preview the game from the Hogs perspective. How do Arkansas fans REALLY feel about their slow start under John Calipari and how much time will he get to fix things. Also, there's no way the Hogs can ACTUALLY beat Kentucky... right? Previewing a LOADED slate of games (59:00): Finally, Torres wraps by previewing a LOADED slate of Saturday games, giving thoug

On today's show as ‪Torres‬ looks back at a BUSY Tuesday in college hoops - Kentucky stuns Tennessee, as Mark Pope's insane start continues. UNC loses again - what is Hubert Davis future? Plus, big wins for Louisville, Michigan State and BYU and a look back at Arizona's stunner on Monday. Plus, an intriguing college football recruiting story?! Kentucky beats Tennessee - in Mark Pope's best win at UK (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Kentucky stunning Tennessee in Knoxville. Torres dives deep, explains why this is Mark Pope's most impressive win at UK and why the Vols may not quite be who we thought they were. UNC loses - what's Hubert Davis future + the rest of Tuesday college hoops (20:00): From there, Torres talks about a busy Tuesday in college hoops. UNC loses to fall to 13-9 - if they miss the tournament what is Hubert Davis' future?! Plus, he talks Arizona's thrilling Monday night win, as well as Louisville, Michigan State and BYU picking up wins. Also, a VERY interesting recruiting story o

On this bonus Aaron Torres Pod - Torres welcomes in coach Bruce Pearl of the No. 1 ranked Auburn Tigers! The guys talks his team's rise, star Johni Broome and just how far this team can go in March! Plus, Torres previews Tuesday night's MEGA showdown between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville Bruce Pearl joins the show (2:00): Torres opens by welcoming Bruce Pearl to the show, head coach of No. 1 ranked Auburn. The guys talk Auburn's historically great start, win over Tennessee Saturday and why star Johni Broome deserves National Player of the Year. Plus, why Pearl believes his team won't have any letdowns deeper in the season and why he is no where near retirement even in his mid-60's. Kentucky-Tennessee preview (19:00): From there, Torres previews Tuesday night's mega showdown between Kentucky and Tennessee. Both teams are coming off a loss with big games to come - and can't afford to fall here. So who gets the win!? Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over you

On today's show Torres talks NFL playoffs - before switching gears to college hoops. The Bills choke again and it falls on Sean McDermott - should he be back?! Plus, weekend college hoops as Auburn and Houston survive and Kentucky is stunned by Vanderbilt. Plus, more proof Dan Hurley is college hoops new villain - and why that's a good thing!  AFC/NFC title game reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by talking NFL Playoffs! Torres doesn't talk a ton of NFL, but has to react to the Bills choking again against the Chiefs - losing for a fourth time in the playoffs. Torres dives deep and wonders if this should be it for Sean McDermott. Plus, is the Eagles win proof Saquon Barkley should be the NFL MVP - even if he won't get it?! Weekend college hoops (): Plus, weekend college hoops as Auburn (23:00) and Houston survive (34:00) and Kentucky is stunned by Vanderbilt (46:00). Is Kentucky just banged up or regressing?! Plus, more proof Dan Hurley is college hoops new villain - and why that's a good thing. Also, ho

On today's show Torres reacts to Arkansas finally winning an SEC game - and asks, can they build on it?! Then he looks at the rest of the Wednesday college hoops slate from Wednesday, including Rick Pitino and St. John's cooking in the Big East. From there he looks at plummeting College Football Playoff ratings and explains what's gone wrong - and hands out his weekend NFL picks! Arkansas gets its first SEC win (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas getting its first SEC win over Georgia - is this something that John Calipari can *actually* build on? Plus, Torres discusses the rest of a big middle of the week in college hoops - including two big rallies in the SEC, and Rick Pitino doing *historic* things at St. John's! College Football Playoff TV ratings + NFL Picks (30:00): From there, Torres talks a little football - College Football Playoff rankings plummeted this year - and Torres believes there's an obvious reason why. Also, Torres doesn't talk a ton of NFL - but has to make his picks for

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Tuesday night of college hoops. Arkansas star Boogie Fland out for the year - is all hope lost for John Calipari's first Arkansas team?! An interesting look at Dan Hurley's latest tirade - and if this time he went too far? Plus, why Louisville is the best story in college hoops + a final prediction on five-star Caleb Wilson Arkansas star out for the year - what now? (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Arkansas star Boogie Fland being out for the year - is ALL hope lost for the Razorbacks this season? Dan Hurley's latest rant (18:00): Next up, Torres discusses Dan Hurley's latest rant - plays some of his postgame sound and discusses whether the coach crossed the line - or is he right to be mad at officials?! Louisville is the best story in college hoops + a final thought on 5-star Caleb Wilson (34:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show explaining why Louisville might just be the best story in college hoops right now - as they improve to 15-5 on the year. And fina

On today's show Torres talks about Ohio State's national title run! How should Ryan Day's critics feel?! Is it bad for college football that the Buckeyes "bought" a national title? And is the SEC's run of dominance officially over - and is college football ready to enter its "Big Ten era?!" Ohio State wins the natty - how should Ryan Day's critics feel (2:00): Ohio State has won the national title and Torres wonders: How should Ryan Day's critics feel right now? Should they be embarrassed for calling for his job? Or vindicated that he turned things around and got the job done? Should we care that Ohio State "bought" a national title (21:00): From there, Torres switches gears and turns his attention to another topic: It is known that Ohio State spent $20 million on its roster. Should we care that they "bought" a title - or is this just the new norm in college football? Is the SEC's run of dominance in college football over (29:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the state of college football. For a sec

On today's show Torres reacts to a GREAT Saturday of college hoops - as he discusses the Alabama-Kentucky thriller and if Auburn is legitimately unbeatable. Plus, North Carolina loses to... Stanford as questions about Hubert Davis emerge. Speaking of future, how should John Calipari move forward as Arkansas continues its historically bad start? Alabama topples Kentucky in a thriller (): Torres opens with talking a Top 10 thriller between Alabama and Kentucky. Alabama gets a win it desperately needs while the Wildcats come up just short at home. Is the Wildcats defensive effort officially starting to become a concern - or is Alabama's offense just that good?! Auburn keeps rolling (): From there, Torres talks about two other teams going in different directions. Auburn is now 17-1 and 2-0 since losing the best player in college basketball in Johni Broome, and Torres explains why it might be time for Tiger fans to start booking tickets for the Final Four. Time to panic at North Carolina (): Then he switches ge

On today's show Torres makes his college football national title game pick - before diving into the college hoops mailbag. Who is in Torres' mid-season Final Four? Who will be the next coach at Indiana? Plus, a WILD what if at Kentucky! College Football Championship Game Preview + Pick (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Monday night's college football title game - Notre Dame-Ohio State. Who wins and how does it go down? Torres shares his thoughts! Mailbag (18:00): Next up, Torres opens up the mailbag and answers your questions! What is his mid-season Final Four picks - Torres has some surprise selections? Plus, who should replace Mike Woodson when the Indiana job opens up?! And a great HYPOTHETICAL Kentucky question. Also, Torres gets "Old Takes Exposed" by Purdue fans! You won't BELIEVE what he said and how Boilermakers responded! Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details

Support pets that have been displaced by the California Wildfires - Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY HERE!!! On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD night of college hoops. Arkansas is 0-4 in the SEC, as their season spirals out of control! Plus, Indiana gets embarrassed at home. Is Mike Woodson done? Upsets at Florida and Alabama + Arizona is hitting its stride. Finally, Kentucky gets another Top 15 win - and this one is quietly maybe its most impressive yet! Arkansas falls to 0-4 in SEC play - is all hope lost for John Calipari (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing John Calipari falling to 0-4 in SEC play at Arkansas. Is all hope lost for the Hogs and how did it get so bad?! Indiana suffers embarrassing loss - is this the beginning of the end for Mike Woodson (18:00): From there, Torres discusses Indiana suffering the worst home loss in program history. Mike Woodson is already on the hot seat - was this the unofficial end for the Hoosiers head coach?! The rest of college hoops (34:00): Finall

In this bonus episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast - Aaron answers the question: Who is the best team in a LOADED SEC basketball conference? Torres drops his first ever SEC Basketball Power Ranking. Plus, a MAJOR announcement to lead the show. Donate to the PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY 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 about the SEC's disappointing postseason - and how worried should the league be?! Then he talks about a LOADED college hoops weekend as Kentucky wins a thriller, Cooper Flagg BALLS OUT, Auburn deals with injury issues + is Arkansas an NIT team?! Texas loses in the playoff - capping a disappointing season for the SEC (): Torres opens the show by discussing Texas' loss in the Cotton Bowl and an end to a disappointing season for the SEC. For the first time since 2005, we have gone back-to-back years with no SEC team playing for a title - how did we get here? And should the league be concerned? LOADED college hoops weekend (26:00): Torres then does a deep dive on a LOADED college hoops weekend, discussing Kentucky winning a thriller, why Alabama is the most underappreciated elite team in the country (39:00) + Cooper Flagg balls out (46:00) and why Johni Broome's injury isn't the worst thing for Auburn (48:00). Finally, he talks about the disappointing Arkansas Razorbacks, and a shoc

On today's show Torres reacts to the THRILLER between Notre Dame and Penn State, before turning his attention to mid-week college hoops. He talks Arkansas, UConn and others lose, while Mick Cronin has a WILD press conference rant. Notre Dame beats Penn State in a playoff THRILLER (2:00): Torres opens the show with quick reaction to Notre Dame beating Penn State in an Orange Bowl thriller, including the single most impressive thing about the Irish's victory. Mid-week college hoops (): From there, Torres does a DEEP dive into mid-week college hoops (20:00): John Calipari says he hasn't lost faith in Arkansas, but what about fans? UConn loses again, as a strange narrative emerges (36:00). Is Illinois the most underrated team in the land and what about Mick Cronin going OFF in a WILD postgame press conference (1:00:00)? 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 megaphon

On today's show Torres makes his final CFP semifinal picks, before talking about Kirk Herbstreit claiming that ESPN has no SEC bias. Should we believe him?! Plus, should Carson Beck consider returning to school - and Shedeur Sanders, second round pick?! College Football Playoff picks (2:00): Torres opens by making his College Football semifinal playoff picks, sharing thoughts and predictions on Notre Dame-Penn State and Texas-Ohio State. Kirk Herbstreit claims ESPN doesn't have SEC bias - should we believe him (21:00): From there, Torres responds to Kirk Herbstreit claiming that ESPN doesn't have SEC bias, after the network has been criticized for their college football coverage. Should we believe him?! Odds and ends (33:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with a few odds and ends. He wonders if Carson Beck could or should consider a return to school - and what a realistic transfer option might look like. Also, could Shedeur Sanders fall to the second round of the NFL Draft - one expert says yes! We welcom

On today's show Torres talks the first GREAT weekend of the college hoops season, as Kentucky tops Florida in a Top 10 thriller + John Calipari makes a big, public gaffe. Plus big wins for UConn, Arizona, Bama and Duke. Finally, will Shedeur Sanders and Deion Sanders say no to the Tennessee Titans - who have the No. 1 overall pick in the draft?! Kentucky wins a Top 10 thriller (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the game of the day Saturday - a Top 10 thriller between Kentucky and Florida. The Wildcats get the win, and Torres learned one BIG thing about them this season. Plus, why he came away more impressed than expected on the Gators. John Calipari's gaffe after the Tennessee blowout (19:00): From there, Torres talks about a BIG gaffe from John Calipari after Arkansas lost to Tennessee. What did he say?! And just how big of a deal was it?! Also, was the blowout more about Tennessee being good or Arkansas being bad?! Torres also talks the rest of the college hoops weekend, as UConn, Alabama, Duke a

On today's show Torres previews two MEGA Top 25 college hoops matchups in the SEC - as Kentucky hosts Florida in a Top 10 matchup, plus John Calipari makes his SEC debut as Arkansas travels to Tennessee in a Top 25 matchup We welcome a new partner - 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

In this first episode of 2025, Torres recaps the full College Football Playoff. He discusses Marcus Freeman outcoaching Kirby Smart in the Sugar Bowl, and does Georgia's loss prove the SEC was overrated all year?! Plus, he shares his thoughts on the Arizona State-Texas refereeing fiasco and the PROOF the refs got it wrong. Finally, he talks Ohio State's dominant win over Oregon and also, the most interesting thing about Penn State that no one is talking about! Notre Dame beats Georgia - has the SEC been overrated all year (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing the Sugar Bowl, as Marcus Freeman outcoached Kirby Smart to victory. Also, does this prove the SEC was overrated all year?! Arizona State-Texas officiating fiasco (25:00): From there Torres talks the officiating fiasco between Texas and Arizona State - and proof that the Sun Devils got screwed. Finally, he wraps with Ohio State's dominant win over Texas, and also - why Penn State advancing in the College Football Playoff is a good thing - sort of?!?

On today's show Torres makes his College Football Playoff picks for all of Tuesday and Wednesday's games, then discusses a WILD story of players suing a coach over NIL. Finally, he gives you the 10 biggest stories for college hoops heading into 2025. College Football Playoff Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his second round College Football Playoff picks, previewing Ohio State-Oregon, Notre Dame-Georgia, Texas-Arizona State and Penn State-Boise State. Leonard Hamilton being sued by FSU players over unpaid NIL (24:00): From there, Torres hits on the WILD story of Florida State players suing coach Leonard Hamilton over unpaid NIL money. Is this a sign of how crazy college sports is? Or a one-off deal?! The biggest stories in college hoops heading into 2025 (38:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing the biggest stories in college hoops heading into 2025 - including the SEC's dominance, UConn's pursuit of a 3-peat, plus how do the first years for Mark Pope and John Calipari end at Kentu

On today's show Torres reacts to the opening round of the playoff - did Ryan Day and Ohio State prove everyone wrong? Plus, Torres has an explanation as to why there were so many playoff blowouts. Finally, he discusses Lane Kiffin's Twitter behavior during the playoff Did Ryan Day and Ohio State prove everyone wrong (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Ohio State's beat down of Tennessee. It was one of the finest days of Ryan Day's career - and we finally saw the best version of Ohio State. The question now - can they keep it up?! And if so, are the Buckeyes the favorite to win it all? Why were there so many blowouts in the College Football Playoff (22:00): Next, Torres talks about the fact that all four playoff games were blowouts. He believes there are two obvious reasons that this happened. One obvious, and one not. Lane Kiffin's social media meltdown (36:00): Finally, Torres talks about Lane Kiffin's Twitter meltdown, and says that Kiffin's whining is everything that's wrong with the new College