Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

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The personal podcast of radio personality and writer Aaron Torres, where he breaks down the biggest topics of the day in sports, with a heavy emphasis on college basketball and college football. He is also joined by some of the biggest names in sports and sports media as guests. There's a reason this is "The Podcast That is Sweeping America," after all.

  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    Michigan flips the No. 1 QB in America, Deion Sanders gets his QB of the future, Week 13 CFB picks + Arizona-Duke and Maui Invitational PREVIEWS!

    We've got a LOADED show - as Aaron reacts to Michigan flipping the No. 1 QB in America and Deion Sanders getting his QB of the future. Plus, Week 13 CFB picks and thoughts on Friday night's Arizona-Duke game and a Maui Invitational preview which begins Monday!


    No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood flips from LSU to Michigan (2:00): After recording a full show - the bombshell dropped that No. 1 QB in America Bryce Underwood flipped from LSU to Michigan. How did Michigan pull it off! Plus, what does it mean for Brian Kelly's future at LSU as the Tigers continue to stumble!


    Colorado gets ITS QB of the future (28:00): From there, we pick up the normal show - as Colorado got it's QB of the future on Thursday! 5-star Julian Lewis is a Buffalo - does this mean Coach Prime is DEFINITELY staying at Colorado?! And what five-star recruits could he bring with him?


    Week 13 Picks (48:00): Torres also makes his Week 13 college football picks, giving predictions on Indiana-Ohio State, Ole Miss-Florida, Alabama-Oklahoma and much, MUCH more


    Previewing Duke-Arizona + Maui Invitational (1:01:00): Finally, Torres wraps with some college hoops! He previews Friday night's mega showdown between Arizona and Duke, before looking ahead to a LOADED Maui Invitational field!


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    22 November 2024, 9:25 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Is Indiana REALLY worthy of a CFB Playoff bid? Deion Sanders/Dallas Cowboys rumors + Tuesday night college hoops!

    On today's show Torres discusses the most controversial team in college football Indiana - and if they're REALLY worthy of a College Football Playoff bid? Plus, he addresses the Deion Sanders/Dallas Cowboys rumors and why Coach Prime isn't leaving CU! Finally he talks Tuesday college hoops, discussing Marquette beating Purdue, and some very interesting comments from Dan Hurley and Mark Pope after their teams picked up wins!


    Is Indiana REALLY worthy of a playoff berth (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the biggest topic in college football - the Indiana Hoosiers. The Hoosiers have no good wins but are still in line to get a playoff berth. Should they? Also, is big brand and SEC bias working against them?


    Deion Sanders/Dallas Cowboys rumors (22:00): From there Torres talks the latest rumors involving Deion Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys will need a coach after this season - but Torres tells you why he ISN'T leaving CU. Also, is there any way for Shedeur Sanders to actually end up in Dallas?


    Tuesday college hoops (39:00): Finally, Torres wraps by talking Tuesday college hoops. Marquette smacked Purdue at home, while Dan Hurley calls out his own team. Plus, Mark Pope shouts out one of Kentucky's emerging stars after another dominant win!


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    21 November 2024, 9:20 am
  • 55 minutes 25 seconds
    Week 12 CFB Recap: Tennessee-Georgia and the SEC's WILD playoff picture (who's in and who's out?)! Florida rolls and LSU falls + Colorado wins again and is Deion Sanders set to go get a signature recruiting win?!

    On today's show Torres reacts to Tennessee-Georgia and talks about a wild SEC playoff picture! Georgia, Tennessee, Bama and Ole Miss are all tied at No. 2 in the standings - who gets in the playoff and who's out?! Also, Florida beats LSU - is it proof Florida made the right decision bringing back Billy Napier?! And what's next for LSU? Plus, Colorado wins again - Torres explains why they should be the Big 12 title favorite! Plus, is Deion about to get a stunning recruiting win?!


    Tennessee-Georgia reaction + the INSANE SEC playoff picture: Torres opens the showing talking about a wild SEC playoff picture! Georgia, Tennessee, Bama and Ole Miss are all tied at No. 2 in the standings - who gets in the playoff and who's out?!


    Florida beats LSU (22:00): Is it proof Florida made the right decision bringing back Billy Napier?! And is it proof that Brian Kelly isn't the answer at LSU?!


    Colorado wins + is Deion about to get his biggest recruiting win yet at Colorado? (41:00): Plus, Colorado wins again - Torres explains why they should be the Big 12 title favorite! Plus, is Deion about to get a stunning recruiting win?!


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    18 November 2024, 9:25 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    College football's first $10 million QB? Why the 12-team playoff is set to disappoint + time to blow up the Champions Classic, Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky fans + John Calipari says Arkansas 'not in a good place'

    We've got a LOADED Friday show - as Aaron explains why he thinks the 12-team playoff is set to disappoint fans, then discusses if we're about to get our first $10 million college QB! He also hands out his Week 12 picks! Finally, he wraps on college hoops, asking if it's time for UConn to replace Michigan State in the Champions Classic, John Calipari saying Arkansas 'is not in a good place' + Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky fans. Is he right?!


    Why college football's 12-team playoff is set to disappoint fans (3:00): Torres opens the show by explaining why college football's 12-team playoff is set to disappoint fans - and why we WON'T see the best teams in college football in the field.


    Are we about to get college football's first $10 million QB (17:00): Next, Torres asks if we're about to get college football's first $10 million QB - as a report says Michigan appears ready to break the bank for 5-star high school superstar Bryce Underwood. Will it happen? And is Underwood worth the money?! Plus, Torres gives his Week 12 college football picks


    Time to boot Michigan State from the Champion's Classic, John Calipari says Arkansas 'not in a good place' and Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky fans! (35:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking college hoops. Some media think it's time to boot Michigan State out of the Champions Classic and replace them with UConn. Torres shares his thoughts. Plus, John Calipari says Arkansas is 'not in a good place' is it time for Hog fans to panic (45:00)? And finally, Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky fans! Does he have a point (54:00)?!

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    15 November 2024, 9:05 am
  • 56 minutes 31 seconds
    Champions Classic REACTION: Kentucky's STATEMENT win over Duke + Kansas takes care of Michigan State

    On today's show Torres reacts to the Champions Classic opening night college hoops event! Kentucky gets its signature win of the Mark Pope era, and Torres explains why it proves one big thing about these Wildcats. Plus, why Duke fans should feel good about their team. Finally, some reaction to Kansas-Michigan State, and why the Jayhawks played no where near their best basketball!


    Kentucky-Duke (2:00)


    Kansas-Michigan State (30:00)


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    13 November 2024, 9:25 am
  • 50 minutes 47 seconds
    Champions Classic Preview (Preview + Picks on Duke-Kentucky + Kansas-Michigan State) + John Calipari adds another 5-star

    On today's show Torres previews the Champions Classic, giving his preview + picks on Duke-Kentucky and Kansas-Michigan State. Plus, John Calipari adds another 5-star at Arkansas. Here's the impact Meleek Thomas will have in Fayetteville!


    Duke vs. Kentucky preview (4:30): Torres opens the show by previewing the mega showdown Tuesday night - Duke vs. Kentucky. Who wins, how does it go down + what are the x-factors? Torres shares his thoughts!


    Kansas vs. Michigan State preview (16:00): From there Torres shares thoughts on Kansas taking on Michigan State in the early game. What did we learn with Kansas' narrow win over North Carolina? Plus, what to make of the state of Michigan State's program? And a final pick as well!


    John Calipari adds another five-star (26:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the commitment of five-star superstar Meleek Thomas at Arkansas, and the impact he could have as a Razorback in 2025-2026!


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    12 November 2024, 9:25 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Week 11 CFB RECAP: Bama destroys LSU + is Brian Kelly the wrong fit for the Tigers? Ole Miss signature win, FSU coaching shake-up + Colorado playoff bound?

    On today's show Torres reacts to a LOADED Week 11 in college football. Alabama crushes LSU, but is Brian Kelly the right fit in Baton Rouge? Ole Miss beats Georgia and shakes up the SEC title race, and Colorado and Coach Prime keep winning! Plus, Florida State fires both coordinators on Sunday as their season spirals!


    Alabama destroys LSU (4:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Alabama's destruction of LSU. How Bama stays in the playoff race with this win, and did we all overreact to the Tide's struggles earlier in the season?


    Is Brian Kelly the wrong fit for the Tigers? (14:00): From there, Torres continues the conversation from the LSU perspective. After a second straight embarrassing loss and completely out of the playoff race - is it possible that Brian Kelly might not be the right fit in Baton Rouge?!


    Ole Miss gets its signature win + what's next for Georgia (25:00)? Next Torres talks about Ole Miss's signature win. How Lane Kiffin built a playoff contender in one off-season - plus, does Kirby Smart have a tough decision to make at the quarterback spot?!


    Florida State coaching staff shake-up (38:00): Torres wraps with two quick stories, discussing Florida State shaking up their coaching staff - and firing both coordinators on Sunday. How did it get so bad? And is there any reason to think it'll get better?


    Colorado: Playoff bound (47:00)?!: Finally, we wrap talking the Colorado Buffaloes. Deion Sanders team wins again and has an inside track at a Big 12 championship game appearance. Is this team playoff bound?!


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    11 November 2024, 9:35 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Billy Napier back at Florida - was it the right decision? Week 11 picks + John Calipari struggles in Arkansas debut - no big deal or cause for concern?

    On today's show Torres reacts to the news that Billy Napier will return for another year at Florida. Was it the right decision or is UF making a mistake? Plus, what about reports that Sam Pittman will return to Arkansas as well? From there, Torres makes his Week 11 picks talking Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Ole Miss and more. Finally, he recaps a busy Wednesday and Thursday in college hoops, including Villanova losing and Arkansas struggling in John Calipari's debut. No big deal or cause for concern?


    Billy Napier is back + is Sam Pittman OFF the hot seat (3:00): Torres opens the show by hitting on two big coaching moves this week. Florida announced that Billy Napier will return for another year. Did they jump the gun or is this the right decision? Plus, a report is out that Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is NOT on the hot seat - Torres says he doesn't believe it and explains why he doesn't believe Pittman will be back in 2025!


    Week 11 College Football picks (24:30): From there, Torres makes his Week 11 college football picks, discussing Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Ole Miss and the other big games on Saturday. For deep dives on all the big games make sure to follow the College Football Betting YouTube page as well!


    Wednesday/Thursday college hoops (36:00): Finally, Torres reacts to some college hoops from the last few days. He talks about Villanova losing and why it's proof that Kyle Neptune was the wrong guy to replace Jay Wright. Plus, UConn rolls and what about Arkansas? They win an ugly game in John Calipari's debut against Lipscomb. No big deal or is it a cause for concern?


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    8 November 2024, 9:05 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    College Hoops DAY 1 REACTION: Gonzaga dominates, Cooper Flagg debut, Kentucky, Bama, Ohio State roll

    On today's show Torres reacts to opening night in college hoops! Gonzaga dominates Baylor - are they better than we thought? Plus, thoughts on Cooper Flagg's debut, UNC's struggles and Kentucky and UCLA rolling. Finally, some MAJOR recruiting news for BYU!


    Gonzaga-Baylor reaction (3:00):


    A pair of Top 25 teams, Texas and Texas A&M fall (13:00)


    Cooper Flagg debut, UNC struggles, Louisville rolls (24:00)


    Kentucky, Bama both look awesome + the rest of a busy opening night (32:00):


    BYU gets a MAJOR recruiting win - is another big one coming (50:00)


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    5 November 2024, 9:11 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Week 10 CFB recap: Ohio State beats Penn State, James Franklin falls short again, crazy SEC title race + Lincoln Riley and USC are a disaster

    On today's show Torres recaps an INSANE Week 10 in college football. Ohio State wins a Top 10 matchup with Penn State - but is this MORE proof James Franklin can't win the games that matter at Penn State?! Plus, Clemson and Texas A&M lose - and it's crippling for one team. Plus, what to make of the WILD SEC title race. Finally, Torres talks disaster at USC, where Lincoln Riley loses again and you've got to wonder - will he try to find a way out after this season?


    Ohio State beats Penn State - ramifications for both teams (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the Top 5 matchup in Happy Valley, as Ohio State beat Penn State. Torres gives credit to Ryan Day for one of the most important wins of his career, but what about Penn State? At 1-10 vs. Ohio State, is this more proof that James Franklin can't beat the teams that matter at PSU?!


    Clemson/Texas A&M lose, SEC title race, is Florida improving enough for Billy Napier to stay (19:00): From there, Torres rips through the rest of the Week 10 slate. He discusses Clemson's loss, and why it's more crippling than you think. Plus, Texas A&M loses - and the SEC is in chaos. With five teams tied atop the standings, who actually has the edge for Atlanta?! Also, Florida narrowly lost to Georgia with a back-up QB - is it enough for Billy Napier to keep his job another year?!


    USC loses again - what's Lincoln Riley's future (45:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking about another crushing loss for USC. What is Lincoln Riley's future after falling to 4-5 - and will he try and get out this off-season?!


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    4 November 2024, 9:14 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Week 10 College Football Picks + Torres makes his official 2024-2025 college hoops predictions

    On today's show Torres makes his official Week 10 college football picks, discussing Ohio State-Penn State, Florida-Georgia and more! He also talks a fascinating college football recruiting story, as Michigan tries to flip the top player in America. He discusses the Dodgers World Series title and wraps by making his official 2024-2025 college hoops picks. With the season starting on Monday he shares his Final Four, national title pick and much, MUCH more.


    Week 10 College Football Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by giving out his Week 10 college football picks. He asks if this is the biggest game of Ryan Day's career, before previewing Ohio State-Penn State, Michigan-Oregon, Florida-Georgia AND MORE!


    Can Michigan pull off an all-time recruiting shocker with a BIG NIL bag (18:00): From there, Torres talks a fascinating college football recruiting story. The No. 1 QB in America, Bryce Underwood, has been committed to LSU for a year. But could a late, BIG NIL push get him to land at Michigan instead?!


    Dodgers win the World Series + Torres makes his 2024-2025 college hoops picks (28:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking two big topics. He quickly shares thoughts on the Dodgers winning the World Series and what it was like in LA following the victory. Finally, with college hoops starting on Monday, he does a deep dive on the season ahead. He shares his picks for the most overrated/underrated teams, and makes his Final Four and title picks (34:00)!


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    1 November 2024, 8:22 am
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