Yards and Stripes

Price Atkinson

Yards & Stripes: Service Academy Football is a weekly podcast strictly dedicated to covering the three service academy football programs (Army, Navy, and Air Force). Each episode will focus on storytelling with a featured guest who either played, coached, or is affiliated with one of the three service academies.

  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Yards And Stripes: Navy Retains Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy as Bowl Season Awaits
    Navy rallies late to defeat Army 17–16 and reclaim the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy in another classic chapter of the historic rivalry. Price Atkinson and Steve Carney break down Blake Horvath’s clutch performance, Eli Heidenreich’s game-winning touchdown, and Alec Tecza’s season-saving hustle play. The episode also previews Army vs. UConn in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl and Navy vs. Cincinnati in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, discusses opt-outs and transfer portal impacts, and weighs in on the College Football Playoff debate surrounding Group of Five teams.

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    23 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 57 minutes 58 seconds
    Big 12/SEC Breakdown: Texas Tech’s Title Push, Big 12 Basketball Chaos, and Ohio State’s Playoff Path
    Texas Tech shockingly emerges as a national title favorite as Big 12 SEC Breakdown dives deep into the College Football Playoff. The crew analyzes the Red Raiders’ roster, Joey McGuire’s turnaround, and how Tech matches up with Georgia, Ohio State, and Oregon. Big 12 basketball takes center stage with early dominance from Arizona, Iowa State, and Houston, and a possible 10-bid league. Transfer portal drama surrounds Texas Tech and Arizona State quarterbacks, while CFP previews include Oklahoma vs. Alabama, A&M vs. Miami, and Ole Miss vs. Tulane. Plus, NBC4 Columbus reporter Joe Nugent joins the show to break down Ohio State’s playoff path and championship potential.

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    19 December 2025, 4:09 pm
  • 40 minutes 32 seconds
    Pigskin & Burnt Ends: College Football Playoff Chaos, Texas Pride, and Bowl Season Truths
    The College Football Playoff is here, and Pigskin & Burnt Ends breaks down what it means—especially for Texas programs. From Texas A&M hosting its first-ever playoff game against Miami, to Texas responding to playoff disappointment with a Citrus Bowl showdown versus Michigan, the postseason is packed with pressure and opportunity. The episode also examines SMU’s future ACC challenges, Houston’s urgency-driven Texas Bowl matchup with LSU, and Texas Tech’s stability following major contract extensions. Bowl season isn’t just about talent—it’s about motivation, discipline, and direction.

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    18 December 2025, 3:33 pm
  • 59 minutes 13 seconds
    Big Ten Paradigm: Championship Breakdown, Coaching Carousel Chaos & College Football Playoff Outlook
    This episode breaks down Indiana’s historic Big Ten Championship win over Ohio State, the tactical turning points in the game, and what it means for the College Football Playoff picture. Host Noah Drury and guest Tyler Danberg analyze Ohio State’s red zone struggles, Indiana’s defensive dominance, and how the Hoosiers became the No. 1 seed. The conversation also dives into major coaching moves across the Big Ten, including Penn State hiring Matt Campbell and the turmoil surrounding Michigan’s unexpected head coaching vacancy. The episode closes with a look at playoff matchups, bowl game previews, and why the Miami-Notre Dame-Alabama debate left fans divided heading into postseason play.

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    11 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 33 minutes 47 seconds
    Get Off My Pylon: BYU Snubbed, Oregon Surges, and Why College Football’s Playoff System Is Broken
    Championship Weekend exposed major flaws in the college football playoff system, and on the season finale of Get Off My Pylon, Matt Zemek breaks it all down through a Western football lens. BYU’s playoff snub, despite a strong résumé, highlights once again how brand power outweighs results. Oregon, meanwhile, emerged with a favorable playoff draw and legitimate national title hopes. Zemek also proposes replacing outdated conference championship games with “bubble games” to fix competitive imbalance. Plus, insights on USC, UCLA, Washington, Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Cal, Stanford, and a fascinating coaching rumor at Washington State. It’s a full postseason and offseason outlook as college football heads toward 2026.

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    10 December 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    Yards And Stripes: Our 126th Army-Navy Spectacular
    Army and Navy renew the greatest rivalry in sports as the Black Knights (6–5) face the No. 22 Midshipmen (9–2) in the 126th Army–Navy Game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. With the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy on the line, both teams enter motivated and battle-tested. Navy brings one of the most explosive offenses in recent academy history behind quarterback Blake Horvath, while Army counters with the toughness and discipline of quarterback Cale Hellums and a physical defensive front. The episode features insights from Navy play-by-play voice Joe Miller and Army insider Sal Interdonato as both sides break down matchups, bowl destinations, and the national significance of America’s Game.

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    10 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 49 minutes 13 seconds
    This Week in the ACC: ACC Championship Chaos, Playoff Debate & Basketball Resurgence Highlight a Wild Week
    This week, Matthew and Jeff break down Duke’s stunning ACC Football Championship victory over Virginia and what it means for the conference. The discussion heats up around the College Football Playoff selections, including Miami’s inclusion, Alabama’s controversial bid, and Notre Dame’s snub. The hosts also analyze the latest FCS Playoff action following North Dakota State’s shocking loss and highlight Montana State as the top title contender. On the hardwood, ACC men’s basketball surges with multiple teams building NCAA Tournament resumes. The episode wraps with Virginia Tech’s recruiting explosion under new leadership and optimism for the Hokies’ future

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    10 December 2025, 3:13 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Big 12/SEC Breakdown: Big 12 & SEC Championship Chaos, Playoff Politics, and Tulane’s Play-In Game With Maddy Hudak
    Championship Week brings playoff chaos as the Big 12 and SEC races reach their final showdown. The panel debates Alabama’s controversial playoff standing, Texas Tech’s firm grip on a spot, and BYU’s uphill climb for respect. Georgia vs. Alabama headlines the SEC title game with major playoff implications, while coaching drama swirls around Lane Kiffin, LSU, and multiple SEC hires. Kansas State’s surprise coaching change also reshapes the Big 12 landscape. The episode wraps with a featured interview with Tulane sideline reporter Maddy Hudak, who previews Tulane vs. North Texas in the American Championship — a true win-and-in playoff play-in game with history on the line.

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    5 December 2025, 11:21 pm
  • 49 minutes 50 seconds
    Pigskin & Burnt Ends: Texas Chaos, Aggie Heartbreak, and Tech Dominance
    Week 14 delivered rivalry chaos and playoff drama across Texas college football. Arch Manning led a second-half surge as Texas stunned No. 3 Texas A&M, creating major College Football Playoff implications. Texas Tech dominated West Virginia 49–0 and secured its first-ever Big 12 Championship appearance with a potential playoff bye in sight. SMU suffered a crushing loss to Cal that ended its ACC title hopes, while Houston, TCU, and North Texas all closed the regular season with statement wins. With conference championship games and final playoff rankings approaching, the 12-team field remains volatile as coaching changes and postseason stakes collide across the state.

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    4 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 43 minutes 44 seconds
    Florida Football Insiders: Coaching Carousel, Miami’s Playoff Hope, and a Wild Finish Across the State
    The Week 15 edition of Florida Football Insiders wraps up the regular season with sweeping coverage of coaching chaos, playoff drama, and rivalry results across the Sunshine State. Jason Powers and Mark Moses break down Florida’s hiring of Jon Sumrall, USF’s big move to land Ohio State assistant Brian Hartline, and Alex Golesh’s jump to Auburn. Miami’s playoff hopes, Florida State’s mounting struggles under Mike Norvell, and Florida’s dominant rivalry win also take center stage. The show recaps UCF, FIU, FAU, and the latest NFL action from the Buccaneers, Jaguars, and Dolphins as championship weekend and the College Football Playoff arrive.

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    3 December 2025, 11:00 pm
  • 43 minutes 1 second
    Get Off My Pylon: Conference Championship Chaos and the New Reality of College Football’s 12-Team Playoff
    In this episode of Get Off My Pylon, Matt Zemek reviews Championship Week across Western college football, breaking down key results, coaching moves, and playoff implications. He covers Stanford and Cal’s coaching futures, Mountain West chaos that sent Boise State and UNLV to the title game, and BYU’s uphill battle against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship. The episode also examines USC’s underwhelming rivalry win over UCLA, UCLA’s bold hire of Bob Chesney, Oregon’s playoff position after beating Washington, and the growing structural flaws of conference championship games in the 12-team playoff era.

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    2 December 2025, 11:00 am
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