SVPod

ESPN, Omaha Productions, Scott Van Pelt

Scott Van Pelt, the popular SportsCenter anchor, hosts a weekly show that will include long-form interviews, commentary, and expanded takes on his "One Big Thing" segment on SportsCenter.

  • 59 minutes 18 seconds
    Turn the Gaze Inward

    SVP goes solo this week to recap Week 14 of the NFL season, break down the CFP release fallout and more. Starting with MNF, is there hope the Eagles can turn it around? And what about the Chiefs? Who are currently the 10-SEED in the AFC Playoff Picture. SVP also discusses the Colts' unfortunate spiral and signing of Philip Rivers, the Packers' win over the Bears, Miami's resurgence and the teams that can truly make the Super Bowl. Plus, Pooptown. And finally, a word on the CFP release fallout and a college basketball check-in.


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (0:55) MERCH

    (4:16) MNF Recap

    (11:23) Texans top Chiefs

    (14:46) Colts sign old man Phil

    (16:44) Colts fall-off is unfortunate

    (20:41) Packers beat Bears in a great one

    (23:40) Teams that could make the Super Bowl

    (29:32) Salute to Miami

    (31:30) Should the Saints be in Pooptown?

    (32:16) Current Residents of Pooptown

    (33:24) SVP’s fantasy internal review

    (37:56) CFP release fallout

    (46:28) CBB check-in

    (52:15) Thanks for watching

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    10 December 2025, 8:04 pm
  • 40 minutes 47 seconds
    The Reaction

    SVP and Stanford Steve give their reaction to the 12-team College Football Playoff that was announced Sunday. Notre Dame was LEFT OUT, was it the right call? Plus, should Alabama have been the one considered being left out? And what about Ole Miss being ahead of Texas A&M? Finally, a word on Indiana's B1G championship win, Georgia's dominance in Atlanta, the ACC madness and Texas Tech's statement in Arlington. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (0:45) CFP reaction: Miami IN, ND OUT

    (4:40) Should Ole Miss be ahead of A&M?

    (13:15) B1G title game reaction

    (15:45) Big 12 title game reaction

    (20:40) SEC title game reaction

    (22:35) A look at the first round

    (25:30) More CFP reaction

    (32:20) SVP’s kids had a time…

    (37:20) Thanks for watching

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    7 December 2025, 8:31 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Week Penultimate

    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down the latest release of the College Football Playoff rankings. What did the committee get right or wrong? Thoughts on the Notre Dame vs. Miami dilemma, Vanderbilt and Texas’ arguments, how far we’re going to go in terms of expansion and more. Plus, what’s at stake this weekend with conference championship games, a word on the latest coach extensions and what the hell is Penn State going to do?? Additionally, the guys touch on some NFL storylines including how this week’s slate is GREAT. How real are the Broncos? Are the Bears THIS good? And finally, thoughts on waxing your nose and SVP goes full Dark Helmet. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (0:50) SVP wasn’t prepared for the cold… again

    (5:00) CFB coaches are getting PAID

    (8:30) What is Penn State going to do?!?

    (16:06) Bruce Feldman’s tweet is incredible

    (18:00) CFP rankings reaction

    (22:50) CFP rankings reaction: Vanderbilt’s case

    (26:30) CFP rankings reaction: What the committee got wrong

    (32:54) More CFP rankings reax

    (37:00) Brian Hartline to USF!

    (38:20) NFL Week 14 preview

    (41:30) How real is Denver?

    (46:08) Bears’ dominant win over Philly was EYE-OPENING

    (48:40) Lamar Jackson isn’t playing good football

    (50:00) New gear!

    (52:30) SVP’s draft grade was indeed correct

    (57:20) Should you wax your nose?

    (1:03:30) Thanks for watching

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    3 December 2025, 6:55 pm
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    To the Windooow

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 14 of the college football season. The guys start with the big one in Berkeley as Cal ruined SMU’s CFP chances. Now, DUKE gets in the ACCCG?! The SEC got shaken up a bit as well, as Texas upset Texas A&M, and Alabama won a thriller on the Plains to set up another Alabama-Georgia SECCG. The Big 12 is straight forward, and all fringe CFP hopefuls will be pulling for the Red Raiders. Furthermore, what to make of Texas, Notre Dame, Miami & Vanderbilt’s CFP candidacies. The guys also frequently weigh in on the Lane Kiffin drama as his move to LSU seems imminent. Finally, a Thanksgiving recap, some NFL thoughts, special shoutouts and a special message from the heart. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (0:52) Duke somehow punches ticket to ACCCG

    (3:14) Should Lane Kiffin be allowed to coach Ole Miss?

    (6:17) The fallout of Lane’s decision

    (7:41) Ole Miss-Miss State recap

    (9:30) Ann Arbor recap

    (13:00) Ohio State-Michigan recap

    (23:00) Texas-Texas A&M recap

    (31:40) The Angel Tree is special

    (34:37) Ohio State-Indiana will be awesome

    (38:30) Texas Tech blows out WVU

    (39:38) Who’s in the CFP?

    (41:20) ACC could get completely left out

    (44:40) Vanderbilt dominates Tennessee in 2nd half

    (50:20) Texas’ CFP candidacy

    (52:00) Does Lane become a villain?

    (59:10) Oregon handles Washington

    (1:02:30) Iron Bowl recap

    (1:12:50) Bowl eligible shoutouts

    (1:12:15) Lots of politicking coming up…

    (1:16:00) FCS storylines

    (1:17:20) The story of the day

    (1:19:00) The Thanksgiving Parade makes no sense

    (1:20:50) SVP’s favorite video

    (1:22:00) Thanksgiving halftime shows were awesome

    (1:22:50) Thanksgiving recap

    (1:25:20) NFL thoughts

    (1:32:50) Thanks for watching

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    30 November 2025, 8:24 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    Got the Axe Back

    Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve recap all of the action from Week 13 of the college football season. Starting with what happened on the Farm, the Big Man was THRILLED to see Frank Reich, Andrew Luck and the boys get a win. But the best game of the day was where GameDay was, as Oregon got past USC. Georgia Tech also got upset in the night slate, further complicating things for the ACC. Plus, thoughts on Notre Dame’s domination over Syracuse and who should be ahead: ND or Miami? Ohio State also dominated again, as the Buckeyes have simply steamrolled through B1G competition. Also, thoughts on Wisconsin, Washington State, Penn State, the G5, Vanderbilt, Utah, Oklahoma and more. Finally, when Christmas season truly starts and Steve’s goodbye message to Cal. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:

    (0:00) Intro

    (0:38) Steve’s RAW emotion after Stanford beat Cal

    (4:53) Oregon gets past USC

    (21:21) Pitt upsets Georgia Tech

    (31:26) Notre Dame or Miami?

    (35:43) Why the little guy deserves a chance

    (39:03) Shoutout Wazzu

    (43:14) Oklahoma beats Mizzou

    (47:35) Vandy rolls Kentucky

    (48:58) Utah outlasts Kansas State

    (50:12) BYU-Cincinnati reaction

    (53:18) Ohio State has DOMINATED

    (56:18) Ole Miss and Alabama have TOUGH ONES next week…

    (59:18) The Lane Kiffin situation…

    (1:00:36) A&M is FAVORED at Texas for the 1st time since…

    (1:01:43) Wk 14 look ahead

    (1:03:16) Good for Wisconsin

    (1:04:08) Good for Penn State

    (1:06:35) Good Friday games are gonna be good

    (1:08:33) Coming up

    (1:10:03) Update on the loan calls

    (1:13:56) SVP’s Strosniders story

    (1:17:13) Steve is anti-Christmas for 5 more days

    (1:18:08) Steve dealt with more mechanical

    (1:19:06) Steve got AI glasses!

    (1:22:43) No premature texts, please

    (1:22:38) Poise was lost

    (1:23:43) Steve’s WILD outro

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    23 November 2025, 8:39 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Nuclear Warfare at 3 AM

    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 11 of the NFL season, discussing the Broncos' massive win over the Chiefs, the Rams win over Seattle and Monday Night Football. The Cowboys dominated the Raiders, did Gordo dominate the tables in Sin City? Let's just say he had a night. And the guys had quite the Pai Gow experience to recap. Plus, thoughts on the under-appreciated 49ers, the 7-3 Bears, the Eagles, Lions and more. Finally, a word on the Lane Kiffin situation, James Franklin getting hired by Virginia Tech and if Notre Dame can win a Natty. | SVPod

    Approximate Timecodes:

    (0:00) Intro

    (2:27) MNF reaction - props to Dallas

    (3:22) Who is the best team in the AFC?

    (5:37) Bills outduel Bucs

    (7:58) Schedules have mattered a lot this year

    (9:41) Who is the best team in the NFC?

    (11:14) Eagles-Lions reaction

    (14:45) Rams-Seahawks reaction

    (15:47) Are the Lions a dome team?

    (19:10) Are the Bears legit?

    (23:54) How real are the Panthers?

    (25:50) The 49ers are UNDERRATED

    (30:39) STOP CALLING ABOUT THE FAKE LOAN

    (34:55) Current residents of Pooptown

    (37:21) Gordo had a helluva night

    (41:20) The Pai Gow experience

    (54:17) Vegas recap

    (59:36) CFP rankings + Wk 13 preview

    (1:06:09) Can Notre Dame or Miami win a natty?

    (1:08:05) Georgia in the 4Q has been insane

    (1:09:27) The Lane Kiffin situation…

    (1:18:40) Should Aaron Judge have won MVP?

    (1:21:29) Thanks for watching

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    19 November 2025, 1:23 am
  • 58 minutes 49 seconds
    Figured It Out

    Scott Van Pelt is riding solo (mechanical) on a special edition of SVPod to bring you a FULL CFB Week 12 recap. SVP starts with Texas A&M’s HISTORIC comeback win over South Carolina in College Station, reacting to how the Aggies were able to pull off the incredible feat. Then, SVP shares what he thought the overall theme was on the day and why it was important for certain teams to prevail. Later, SVP reacts to Oklahoma’s massive win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa and why he wasn’t necessarily surprised Georgia easily dispatched Texas in Athens. Plus, reaction to Notre Dame’s win over Pitt, Ole Miss’ narrow win against Florida, the madness that is the ACC and utter chaos that is the ACC and more. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (3:22) Bunch of teams figured out how to win

    (3:43) Texas A&M pulls off historic comeback

    (10:18) Michigan escapes at Northwestern

    (11:28) USC rallies past Iowa

    (12:52) What to make of Georgia Tech

    (15:11) Quick hitters

    (17:21) Ole Miss takes care of Florida

    (24:02) Ohio State and Indiana continue to be wagons

    (26:10) Notre Dame, Texas Tech dominate

    (29:03) Oklahoma picks up a MASSIVE win

    (33:43) Georgia rolls Texas

    (38:20) This CRAZY Arkansas stat

    (39:47) Lesson of the day

    (40:38) ACC madness

    (45:45) Late night musings

    (51:20) Merch update

    (52:15) Coming up

    (56:33) Thanks for watching

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    16 November 2025, 7:02 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Emphasis on the Nuff

    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 10 of the NFL season and react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings release. The guys start by discussing Miami’s compelling ranking and how they are in the “playoff picture” because they are the top-ranked ACC team. The guys also discuss Texas’ ranking and the possibility of SIX SEC teams having a chance to make it. Additionally, the guys touch on Steve and the College GameDay crew heading to Pittsburgh for the upcoming showdown against Notre Dame. Then, the guys shift gears to the NFL to recap Monday Night Football from frigid Green Bay, Drake Maye’s MVP case, the Bills’ skid, and of course, Pooptown. Who’s in and who’s out? Finally, a word on the upcoming MNF game, Jameis being named starter, and then SVP’s diva receiver son. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (2:00) CFP Rankings reaction

    (5:50) Does Texas deserve to be ahead of Miami?

    (7:43) How many SEC teams should make it?

    (9:13) The Miami situation

    (11:37) More CFP Rankings reax

    (14:16) Big 12 feels like a one-bid league

    (15:35) The Vanderbilt situation

    (18:04) Can Michigan make some noise?

    (23:11) College GameDay is headed to Pitt

    (26:32) NFL Week 11 slate is great

    (27:29) Eagles beat Packers - reaction

    (33:49) Seahawks-Rams will be awesome

    (38:43) Are the Broncos good?

    (42:53) Who should be the MVP?

    (47:53) What to make of the Bears

    (50:31) SVP failed to dress properly for the cold

    (56:48) Current residents of Pooptown

    (1:00:33) Cause for concern with Buffalo?

    (1:02:07) Don’t be rude on social media

    (1:04:08) Jameis is gonna start!

    (1:06:53) Get ready, Vegas

    (1:10:13) Cowboys-Raiders preview

    (1:12:00) Kid shenanigans

    (1:18:35) Thanks for watching

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    12 November 2025, 8:44 pm
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Steaks Have Been Raised

    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap all of CFB Week 11 LIVE. The guys discuss Indiana’s THRILLING win over Penn State as the Hoosiers avoided an upset, Oregon’s last-second win at Iowa, Texas Tech’s domination of BYU and more. Plus, a full recap of College GameDay from the Big Man including how great the weekend was in Lubbock. The guys also break down Vanderbilt’s overtime win against Auburn to keep its CFP hopes alive, Georgia’s blowout win in Starkville, the chaos that is the ACC after Virginia and Louisville lost, as well as Alabama’s win over LSU, Notre Dame’s win over Navy and what to make of the G5 CFP race. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:


    (0:00) Intro

    (6:34) Indiana survives at Penn State

    (14:24) Oregon wins an ugly one in Kinnick

    (19:05) Texas Tech DOMINATES BYU + Steve’s Lubbock recap

    (35:33) Texas A&M overwhelms Mizzou

    (40:26) Vanderbilt outduels Auburn in a wild one

    (45:39) Where does champagne rank?

    (51:03) Alabama downs LSU

    (54:19) Georgia blows out Mississippi State

    (56:08) Ohio State cruises against Purdue

    (57:06) Notre Dame takes care of Navy

    (58:13) Shoutout Wisconsin

    (1:00:52) The ACC is chaos

    (1:08:15) Shoutout Chris Long

    (1:11:15) UConn beats Duke!

    (1:13:35) The G5 race for the CFP is a mess

    (1:18:05) The steak in Lubbock was generational

    (1:22:37) Thanks for watching

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    9 November 2025, 8:53 am
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Don't Touch the Plate

    SVP and Stanford Steve are back to break down Week 9 of the NFL season, discussing the top NFC contenders, who's in Pooptown and more. SVP is HUGE on the Seahawks and Rams. Are they the two best teams in the NFC? Who are the top 4? Plus a full MNF reaction and Dallas recap, where the Cardinals cruised against the Cowboys. The guys also discuss the Sauce Gardner trade, what to make of the Colts, Steelers, Chargers and Broncos, how bad it could get for the Commanders and more. Plus, the Big Man is headed to Lubbock and y'all need to show up and show out. Additionally, be careful when touching the Shake Shack plates on Delta flights, a word on the start to the College basketball and NBA seasons, how the life of an NFL kicker is insane, important programming notes and more. | SVPod


    Approximate Timecodes:

    (0:00) Intro

    (3:02) Programming notes

    (5:13) Merch coming?

    (6:24) Cowboys trade for Logan Wilson

    (8:16) AT&T Stadium is awesome

    (9:31) Dallas recap

    (14:29) MNF recap

    (16:43) Jacoby Brissett should be QB1

    (18:51) Seahawks dominate Commanders

    (20:11) Rams blow out Saints

    (22:41) SVP’s Top 4 NFC teams

    (29:17) AFC div leaders or the field?

    (31:03) Bills beat Chiefs

    (33:04) Thoughts on IND, LAC and DEN

    (37:13) Current residents of Pooptown

    (41:29) Should Jayden Daniels have been in the game?

    (44:16) More on World Series Game 7

    (47:05) The life of an NFL kicker is wild

    (53:40) Steve is headed to Lubbock

    (53:35) CBB szn is underway

    (1:01:54) Shake Shack plates are DANGEROUS

    (1:03:53) NBA update

    (1:07:45) Who won the Sauce trade?

    (1:10:03) Clemson-PSU Natty not happening

    (1:10:50) CFP Rankings show preview

    (1:12:41) Coming up

    (1:16:49) Thanks for watching

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    4 November 2025, 10:02 pm
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Got Any More Owls?!

    SVP and Stanford Steve discuss all the top storylines from CFB Week 10. The guys break down Texas’ massive win over Vanderbilt from all angles, Oklahoma’s statement win at Tennessee, Indiana’s domination in the Snake Pit, NC State’s upset win over Georgia Tech and more, including live reaction to Utah-Cincinnati. | SVPod 

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    2 November 2025, 12:16 pm
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