A Faith & College Football Podcast On Gridiron & The Gospel, listeners will get their fix on what’s happening on and off the field, while also exploring the people, places and passions of faith’s intersections with one of America’s favorite pastimes.
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Week 4 - Oklahoma, Indiana, and Miami win big; Clemson & Florida continue to struggle
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58:22Todd Unzicker joins the pod this week to talk about big ranked wins for Oklahoma, Indiana, Miami, and more. Also, the seats are hot in Gainesville and Clemson. Todd and George also look ahead to the upcoming matchups between Oregon and Penn State as well as Alabama and Georgia. All that and more this week on Gridiron & The Gospel. Connect with us o…
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Week 3 - A&M Downs Notre Dame, LSU's Defense Holds off Florida, & Coaching Changes Begin
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56:19Brad Edwards returns for this week's episode highlighting Texas A&M's and LSU's big wins. The guys also dive into the whirlwind of coaching changes and challenges in college football. From UCLA's Dishon Foster and Virginia Tech's Brent Pry taking early exits, to the pressures mounting on Florida's Billy Napier, Brad & George explore the dynamics an…
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Week 2 - Florida upset by USF, Oklahoma beats Michigan
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48:37Nico Gramatica's last-second field goal gave South Florida an 18-16 win over in-state rival Florida at The Swamp. Also, Oklahoma beat Michigan in Norman in a matchup of college football blue bloods. George and Dean also discuss the issues with preseason rankings and more on this week's episode of Gridiron & The Gospel. Connect with us online at gri…
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Week 1 - Alabama & Texas Struggle, LSU and Miami Grab Top 10 Wins
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53:20Arch Manning and Texas went into the Horseshoe and were manhandled by Ohio State to open the season. Alabama looked far from the powerhouse we have seen in recent years in their loss to Florida State. And LSU and Miami notched big wins over Clemson and Notre Dame to open the season. George and Dean cover all that and more on this week's episode of …
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Join us as we kick off an exciting new season of Gridiron & the Gospel! This season, we're thrilled to introduce some fresh changes, including a new co-host in Dean Inserra who brings a unique perspective and energy to the show. Get ready for insightful conversations, captivating stories, and a deeper dive into the the sport you love. Tune in and b…
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In this episode, George Schroeder and Brad Edwards dive into the highs and lows of the recent college football season. They chat about the expanded playoff format, the magic of rivalries, and how player compensation is reshaping the game. Along the way, they unpack viewership trends, fan engagement, and what the future might hold for playoff rating…
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Ohio State defeats Notre Dame to claim national championship
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1:01:21In this episode, George Schroeder and Brad Edwards break down the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. They dive into Ohio State's standout performance, Notre Dame's surprising resilience, the key players who made a difference, and the coaching decisions that shaped the outcome. They also reflect on the season as a whole an…
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Ohio State and Notre Dame to meet in national championship
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1:08:46George and Brad analyze the thrilling college football playoff semifinals, focusing on the matchups between Ohio State and Texas, and Notre Dame and Penn State. They discuss the key moments, coaching decisions, and the implications of these games for the upcoming national championship. The conversation highlights the strengths and weaknesses of eac…
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Playoff Chaos: Four Upsets Highlight CFP Quarterfinals
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1:12:56What a wild week! All the top playoff seeds lost, turning the college football world upside down. George and Brad dive into the shocking upsets and how the expanded playoff format has changed the game. Ohio State looks dominant, but can they stay consistent? Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s win over Georgia could be a turning point for their program. With c…
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College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Preview
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1:10:11George and Brad discuss the upcoming quarterfinals of the college football playoff, focusing on the significance of bowl games, the matchup between Penn State and Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of Texas, Arizona State, Ohio State, Oregon, Notre Dame, and Georgia. They analyze each team's performance, potenti…
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Playoff Round One Recap: Blowouts on Campus
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1:19:49Paul Putz joins the guys to discuss the opening round of the college football playoff and debate the merit of team selections. They explore the dynamics of the playoff format, the significance of home field advantage, and this week's upcoming playoff round. They also throw out some predictions for the upcoming bowl matchups while emphasizing the cu…
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America's Game, Heisman Winner, Playoff Preview, and Belichick to UNC
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1:18:50George and Brad discuss the Heisman Trophy race, coaching changes, and playoff predictions. They analyze the unusual circumstances surrounding this year's Heisman winner, Travis Hunter, and the implications of coaching hires, including Bill Belichick's return to college football and Scott Frost's return to UCF. The conversation also highlights thei…
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The College Football Playoff Is Set
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1:06:45George and Brad discuss the recent reveal of the 12-team college football playoff bracket and delve into the drama surrounding conference championship games, the decisions made by the selection committee, and the implications of historical biases in rankings. The conversation also touches on the strength of schedule, the future of the playoff forma…
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George and Brad discuss the conclusion of the college football regular season, highlighting key upsets and their implications for the playoff picture. They analyze Georgia's dramatic overtime win against Georgia Tech, the recent struggles of Ohio State against Michigan, the pressure on coach Ryan Day, and the implications for the team's future. It …
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Road teams struggle, upsets abound as the season winds down
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1:02:37George and Brad discuss Alabama's shocking defeat to Oklahoma, implications for the SEC and playoff picture, Indiana's loss to Ohio State and the rise of underdog teams like Kansas. They also touch on coaching changes, the impact of the transfer portal, and the unpredictability that makes college football so compelling highlighting the emergence of…
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Georgia downs Tennessee; Indiana and Ohio State set for showdown in Columbus
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1:06:12George and Brad delve into the SEC landscape, playoff implications, and the dynamics of the 12-team playoff system. They analyze Georgia's win over Tennessee, the SEC Championship picture, and the potential for teams like Indiana and Texas to make an impact. The conversation also touches on the rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M, the Big 12 Champi…
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Ole Miss upsets Georgia, the Tide rolls, and Indiana remains unbeaten
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1:01:21In this episode of Gridiron and the Gospel, hosts George Schroeder and Brad Edwards delve into the recent upheavals in college football, particularly focusing on the playoff implications of significant upsets. They analyze the unexpected performance of Ole Miss against Georgia, the struggles of the Bulldogs, and the implications for both teams movi…
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Ohio State downs Penn State; Texas A&M upset; Indiana rolls on
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58:04In this episode of Gridiron and the Gospel, hosts George Schroeder and Brad Edwards recap the weekend's college football action, focusing on key matchups such as Penn State vs. Ohio State and the impressive performance of Oregon. They discuss the implications of Indiana's undefeated season and how the selection committee might rank them. The conver…
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Texas A&M downs LSU, Indiana remains perfect, Texas bounces back
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57:28In this episode of Gridiron and the Gospel, hosts Jonathan Howe and Brad Edwards focus on key games such as LSU vs. A&M and Texas vs. Vanderbilt. They analyze the implications of these games on playoff hopes, the performance of teams like Indiana and SMU, and the overall uncertainty surrounding the top college football teams this season. The conver…
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Texas Falls, Oregon Moves to #1, USC Loses Again—featuring Chris Low
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55:36ESPN's Chris Low joins Brad and George to analyze Texas' loss, Georgia's resurgence, Alabama's struggles, and Tennessee's defensive strengths, while also addressing the challenges faced by USC under Lincoln Riley. The conversation culminates in playoff predictions and the significance of upcoming games in shaping the college football landscape. Con…
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Texas cements itself as #1; Oregon & LSU win thrillers
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1:03:47In this episode of Gridiron and the Gospel, hosts George Schroeder and Brad Edwards discuss the thrilling Red River Rivalry, Texas's dominance, and its implications on the new 12-team playoff format. They also review Ohio State vs. Oregon, LSU's upset over Ole Miss, and Penn State's overtime victory against USC, while touching on the struggles of T…
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Vanderbilt Shocks the World; Miami Avoids Upset Thanks to Cam Ward
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1:15:07What a day for college football. Five of the top 11 teams fell on the day and none was bigger than Alabama's loss to Vanderbilt—its first win over a top five team in history. Then while folks were sleeping, Cam Ward led Miami to a furious 25-point comeback that summed up the crazy day that was in college football. Also, Brad and George are joined b…
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An Instant Classic in Tuscaloosa; Ole Miss Falls at Home
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1:02:15George and Brad dive into this past weekend's Georgia vs. Alabama game, analyze both teams' performances, discuss unexpected upsets (Ole Miss), and explore the implications of coaching and player development. They also touch on the importance of craving God's Word, drawing parallels between spiritual growth and the instinctive nature of a baby's de…
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Tennessee wins on the road, Jason Romano joins the pod
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1:20:10Tennessee is a Top-5 team after going on the road and beating Oklahoma. Also, Michigan rallied to beat USC and Baylor snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Also this week, George and Brad are joined by Jason Romano, host of the Sports Spectrum podcast, who shares his journey from ESPN to Sports Spectrum, emphasizing the importance of identity i…
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Texas used its big win over UTSA to leapfrog Georgia to #1 as the Bulldogs struggled at Kentucky. Brad and George also take a look at the dismal seasons happening at Florida and Florida State. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel on Twitter and Instagram…
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Notre Dame upset by Northern Illinois, Texas mauls Michigan
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1:03:46Week two was highlighted by Texas going into the Big House and steamrolling Michigan as well as Northern Illinois going into South Bend and beating Notre Dame. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel on Twitter and InstagramBy George Schroeder and Brad Edwards
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Week One was not the best for the ACC with Florida State losing (again), Virginia Tech losing to Vanderbilt and Clemson getting steamrolled by Georgia, but other conferences had their struggles as well with LSU falling to USC, Florida losing at home to Miami, and Houston losing to UNLV. That said, most teams got their season off to an expected good…
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Week 0 - Georgia Tech Upsets Florida State
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58:33Georgia Tech upset Florida State in Ireland to kick off the 2024 college football season. Not to fret, Noles fans. Winning out would still put you in the playoff thanks to the expanded field this year. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel on Twitter and Instagram…
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Looking ahead to 2024 with Rece Davis
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1:04:08Rece Davis, host of College GameDay, joins the show to look ahead at the 2024 season. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel on Twitter and InstagramBy George Schroeder and Brad Edwards
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It's the start of Season 2, and the guys highlight all the things that will be different this year including the great conference reshuffling as well as the start of an 8-team playoff. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel on Twitter and Instagram…
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NCAA exploring NIL settlement worth more than $2.7B
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1:04:28The boys are going to take a break for the summer, but before they go, Brad and George discuss the possibility of the NCAA settling NIL lawsuits for an eye-popping $2.7 billion. FAITH George shares what is on his heart. Picks The guys share their top three stadiums they want to visit to watch a college football game. We'll be back in August for Sea…
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Quarterbacks go early and often in the NFL Draft
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1:02:45George and Brad review the first round of the NFL draft and the bevy of QBs who were selected in the first round as well as Lincoln Riley's work in developing NFL-ready QBs. FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks The guys share their "memorable opinions" from NFL drafts of yesteryear. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow…
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A conversation with Chris Stewart, the voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide
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1:10:02Chris Stewart, the voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, joins the guys to talk football and faith and what it has been like to see Alabama transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer. FAITH George shares what is on his heart. Picks The guys pick the top three places to eat in the SEC. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on soc…
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Spring transfer window, and has Ohio State figured out NIL?
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55:16The Spring Transfer Window opens April 16, and there is likely to be a lot of movement across college football. Also, have Ryan Day and Ohio State figured out NIL in Columbus? FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the top QB battles this spring. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social medi…
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Could we get a college football super league?
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1:02:43Rumors of a college football super league are circulating. Could that be on the horizon? And how might promotion and relegation work? FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick their top three favorite interviews from their careers. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gos…
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Notre Dame, Conference Alignment, and the College Football Playoff
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59:29With the changes to the college football landscape, Notre Dame may be forced to make a historic change and fully join a conference—or will it? The guys discuss that and more. FAITH George shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick their favorite non-conference games slated for the 2024 season. Connect with us online at gridironandthego…
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Athletic Director moves change CFB landscape
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59:12There were some athletic director moves this week, and one in particular was a bit surprising. FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the top three favorite candies. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel on Twitter and Instagram…
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14-team playoff and a discussion with Vance Pitman
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1:29:47Vance Pitman drops by to talk football, ministry, and Alabama. Also, the guys discuss the latest developments in the 14-team playoff. FAITH George shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the top three snubbed teams from the College Football Playoff era. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at …
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Playoff drama before the playoffs even start
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1:23:07ESPN is reporting the purported 14-team version of the College Football Playoff may NOT come with guaranteed spots to certain conferences or byes for the B1G and SEC. FAITH George shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the top six plays from the College Football Playoff era. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow…
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Before we have even started the expanded 12-team playoff, administrators are kicking around a 14-team version with guaranteed spots to certain conferences. FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the top three teams not to win a national championship in the College Football Playoff era. Connect with us online at gridirona…
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Jules rules in favor of Tennessee in NIL rules challenge
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58:10A temporary restraining order regarding the NCAA's enforcement of NIL and transfer rules has added chaos to the college sports landscape and may force an alteration to the classification of student athletes and could result in employment status—and more taxes. FAITH George shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick their top three team…
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Chip Kelley leaves UCLA, heads to Ohio State
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1:09:36Chip Kelly announced he is leaving the head coaching job at UCLA to take the offensive coordinator role at Ohio State. FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick their top three stadiums for home atmospheres in College Football. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel …
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Tom Luginbill joins the show to talk about the changing landscape in college football and how NIL needs to be addressed. FAITH George shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the top three coaching hires from the most recent coaching carousel cycle. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @grid…
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Tennessee and the NCAA are battling over allegations of NIL violations which is highlighting the inherent problems with the current NIL arrangements. FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the top three coaches in the SEC not named Kirby Smart. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media …
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Michigan made it official this week with Sherrone Moore, so the guys break down the fire and how that might affect the transfer portal. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel on Twitter and Instagram Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_go…
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Player personnel changes at Alabama and #HarbaughWatch
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1:07:31FOOTBALL The guys discuss the personnel changes at Alabama, how "Group of Five" coaches are moving on to bigger jobs, and where Jim Harbaugh might land next season. FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the top three programs poised to make the jump to the next echelon in college football. Connect with us online at grid…
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DeBoer moves to Bama as Saban announces retirement
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58:58FOOTBALL Kalen DeBoer is the new head football coach at Alabama after Nick Saban announced his sudden retirement this week. FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick their way-too-early top 5 for the 2024 season. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on social media at @gridiron_gospel on Twitter and …
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Nick Saban announces retirement - Emergency Pod
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36:47Alabama head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement today and sent a massive shockwave through the college football landscape. Friends of the pod, Dean Inserra and Jonathan Howe join George and Brad to discuss the fallout as well as what's next—and WHO is next—for the Crimson Tide. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us on …
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Michigan wins the national championship
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1:06:37FOOTBALL The college football season has ended, and Michigan came out on top with a resounding 34-13 win over Washington. Brad and George break it all down. FAITH George shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick their final top five of the season. Gridiron and the Gospel is brought to you by Subsplash: the leading engagement platform …
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Michigan beats Alabama, Washington holds off Texas
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1:18:03FOOTBALL The College Football Playoff title game is set. Michigan will take on Washington for the national title. George and Brad break down the CFP semifinals and take a look ahead to the title game. FAITH Brad shares what is on his heart. Picks Brad and George pick the CFP championship game. Gridiron and the Gospel is brought to you by Subsplash:…
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