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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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On today's show Torres is joined by a special guest - as Kentucky guard Lamont Butler joins the show!!!!! The guys talk Lamont's journey to UK, his relationship with Mark Pope, why the Wildcats will be a surprise in 2025 + much, MUCH more
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On today's show Torres reacts to another LOADED Saturday in college football - Texas A&M beats LSU and controls their own destiny the SEC! But it was Mike Elko's comments after the game that caught everyone's attention! Plus, is it officially time for Mark Stoops and Kentucky to part ways? Finally, a busy Day in the Big Ten and Torres explains why it's time to show Colorado some respect!
Texas A&M beats LSU + Mike Elko calls out Jimbo Fisher (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Texas A&M's mega win over LSU - and if the Aggies are truly an SEC title contender. Plus, he dives into Mike Elko's taking a shot at Jimbo Fisher post-game. What'd he say, and did he have a point?
Is it time for Kentucky + Mark Stoops to part ways (18:00): From there, Torres discusses another frustrating loss for Kentucky, this time to Auburn. The Wildcats are 3-5, have lost seven straight SEC home games and almost certainly aren't going bowling for the first time since 2015. Most importantly, Mark Stoops looks tired and defeated. Is it time for both sides to part to ways at the end of the season?
The Big Ten gets wild + put some respect on Colorado's name (29:00): Finally Torres wraps the show with several other big topics. He goes through a busy day in the Big Ten where three teams remain undefeated, but Ohio State struggles. Is this more proof Ryan Day isn't cut out for the biggest job in the league? Plus, after getting to 6-2 and in the midst of a Big 12 title race, Torres explains why it's time to put some respect on Colorado and Deion Sanders (40:00)!
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We've got a LOADED Friday Aaron Torres Pod! Torres went viral for criticizing Bronny James - what did he say? Does he have regrets? And why is he the only one in the media willing to call out what is actually going on? From there, he talks college hoops - as Kentucky dominated its preseason opener - are the Cats better than people realize? Plus, we have several new updates on the No. 1 player in America AJ Dybantsa - is a commitment coming? Finally, Colorado d-line coach Damione Lewis joins the show to discuss working with Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter and the Buffs hot 5-2 start!
Torres goes viral for Bronny James criticism (2:00): Torres opens the show by explaining how he went viral for criticizing Bronny James. What'd he say - and does he have any regrets?!
Colorado d-line coach Damione Lewis joins the show (): From there, Torres welcomes a special guest - as Colorado d-line coach Damione Lewis joins the show! Coach Lewis talks about the Buffs' hot start, working for Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter's greatness. Plus, just how good can the Buffs be?!
College hoops exhibitions + AJ Dybantsa update (): Finally, Torres wraps the show with some college hoops notes. Kentucky won its exhibition by 71 points - SEVENTY ONE! Is it a big deal? And proof that this team is underrated? Also, updates from across the rest of the exhibition landscape. Finally, we got several updates on the recruitment of the No. 1 player in America AJ Dybantsa - is a commitment coming?!
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On today's show Torres welcomes a SPECIAL guest as DJ Wagner joins the show! The former Kentucky guard now at Arkansas, discusses his decision to transfer, his relationship with John Calipari, what to expect from the team, thoughts on this weekend's exhibition against Kansas and much, MUCH more
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It's a busy mid-week pod! Torres discusses some very interesting comments from Nick Saban about the state of Alabama football - and wonders what Saban REALLY thinks about the state of his program. Plus, a listener asks - what would it actually take for Lincoln Riley to be out at USC this season? Finally, with college hoops two weeks away, Torres discusses the biggest stories in the sport, including UConn's 3-peat quest, Cooper Flagg, and new coaches at Kentucky, Arkansas and beyond!
Nick Saban talks Alabama (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Nick Saban, who dropped some interesting comments on the state of Alabama football. What did he say, plus what does Saban REALLY think about the state of the program he left over? Torres dives in.
What would it actually take for Lincoln Riley to be out after this year (19:00): From there, Torres talks USC and answers the question: With an awful record but also a massive buyout, what would it ACTUALLY take for Lincoln Riley to be out at USC after this season?
College hoops is 2 weeks away - here are the five most intriguing storylines (32:00): Finally, with college hoops just two weeks away, Torres talks the biggest stories in the sport, including UConn's 3-peat quest, Cooper Flagg, and new coaches at Kentucky, Arkansas and beyond!
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