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Crain & Cone
Crain & Cone, hosted by former college athletes Jake Crain, Blain Crain, and David Cone, is a college sports show dedicated to delivering quality analysis and passionate insight to the most die-hard fans. On the On3 Network. For partnership inquiries, please contact: crainandconesales@on3.com
Episodes
Crain & ConeOklahoma Sooners Football 2026 Season Preview with The Oklahoma Breakdown’s Gabe Ikard
The Oklahoma Breakdown’s Gabe Ikard joins Crain & Cone for this year’s season preview of the Oklahoma Sooners, with OU coming off an appearance in the College…
Crain & ConeIs Texas Tech Getting KICKED OUT of the Big 12? | Brendan Sorsby Fallout Continues
Crain & Cone reacts to the latest national and conference fallout since QB Brendan Sorsby was made eligible to play this season for Texas Tech. -- -- -- Boll &…
Crain & ConeCollege World Series Preview and Predictions
Crain & Cone break down the bracket for the 2026 College World Series, including their national title picks, heading into this weekend Omaha. -- -- -- 1st…
Crain & ConeBrendan Sorsby Ruled ELIGIBLE for Texas Tech
Crain & Cone instantly react to the breaking news of Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible, following his court case regarding sports gambling on…
Crain & ConeThe TRUTH About College Football ’27 | Did EA Sports Get It Right?
Following the latest information out for EA Sports College Football '27, and Blain playing the Beta last night, Crain & Cone react to all the details regarding…
Crain & ConeMichigan Wolverines Football 2026 Season Preview with Big Ten Network's Jake Butt
Jake Butt (Big Ten Network, The Blue Print - Michigan TE 2013-2016) joins Crain & Cone on Thursday to preview the upcoming season, including the development of…
Crain & ConeIndiana Hoosiers Football 2026 Season Preview with On3's J.D. PicKell
J.D. PicKell rejoins Crain & Cone this morning to break down the upcoming season, specifically the quarterback spot with Josh Hoover, for the defending…
Crain & ConeMiami Hurricanes Football 2026 Season Preview with On3's J.D. PicKell
Kicking off this summer's season previews, J.D. PicKell joins Crain & Cone to break down the Miami Hurricanes, the defending national runners-up in the College…
Crain & ConeEverything You NEED To Know About College Football '27 | New Game Details EXPLAINED
With the release of today's cover, Crain & Cone instantly react and discuss all the latest details surrounding the upcoming release of EA Sports College…
Crain & ConeCollege Baseball Super Regional Breakdown and Preview
With Regionals wrapped up in the NCAA Baseball Tournament, Crain & Cone preview and break down the eight matchups in the Super Regionals leading into the…
Crain & ConeWho Should Go No. 1? | NBA Mock Draft with SROS
Matthew Geist (SROS) re-joins Crain & Cone to predict his latest mock draft for the top-ten picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. -- -- -- Good Ranchers…
Crain & ConeSEC Spring Meeting Takeaways | Protect College Sports Act, Ole Miss Tampering, Brendan Sorsby
On3's Pete Nakos joins Crain & Cone on Thursday to discuss what he's reported this week while at the SEC Spring Meetings, as well as break down everything from…
Crain & ConeCan the SEC BREAK AWAY from College Football with Danny Kanell | Protect College Sports Act
Danny Kanell joins Crain & Cone to discuss the latest comments coming out of the SEC Spring Meetings, and the released details of the Protect College Sports…
Crain & ConeLane Kiffin TAKES SHOTS at Ole Miss, Georgia | SEC Spring Meetings
Crain & Cone instantly react to the comments made by LSU's Lane Kiffin during his time at the podium this evening from the SEC Spring Meetings. -- -- -- Good…
Crain & ConeCollege Baseball BRACKET Breakdown with D1Baseball | NCAA Regionals Preview and Predictions
Crain & Cone are joined by Jack DeLongchamps (D1Baseball, 11Point7, 643 Charts) to instantly react to the release of the bracket for the 2026 NCAA Baseball…
Crain & ConeEd Orgeron RETURNS To LSU | A Smart Hire by Lane Kiffin?
Crain & Cone react to Ed Orgeron, the national title-winning head coach for the Tigers in 2019, returning to LSU as special assistant to recruiting and defense…
Crain & ConeOhio State vs. Texas EARLY LOOK & PREVIEW with J.D. PicKell
J.D. PicKell joins Crain & Cone on Wednesday to take an early look and break down Ohio State vs. Texas, with the Buckeyes making return trip to play the…
Crain & ConeOklahoma vs. Michigan EARLY LOOK & PREVIEW
Crain & Cone take an early look and break down the non-conference rematch between Oklahoma and Michigan, with the Sooners heading to Ann Arbor to play the…
Crain & ConeTOP-10 SEC Quarterback Rankings 2026
Crain & Cone come together to rank the top-ten quarterbacks, who we currently believe to be starters going into next season, in the SEC -- -- -- 1st Phorm…
Crain & ConeBaylor vs. Auburn EARLY LOOK & PREVIEW With Cole Cubelic
Cole Cubelic joins Crain & Cone again this week to take an early look and breakdown of Baylor vs. Auburn, which will open both team's seasons in Atlanta on…
Crain & ConeCollege Football's Biggest REVENGE GAMES in 2026 with J.D. PicKell
J.D. PicKell joins Crain & Cone on Wednesday to break down the top-five revenge games we'll see on the field next season in college football. -- -- --…
Crain & ConeTop-5 NEW Coaches in College Football with Cole Cubelic
Cole Cubelic joins Crain & Cone on Tuesday to help break down their top-five ranking of who'll be the best new head coaches at their respective programs in…
Crain & ConeCollege Football's Most UNDERRATED Teams in 2026 With Josh Pate
Josh Pate joins Crain & Cone again on Monday to break down six underrated teams for the CFP in 2026. -- -- -- 1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/BOOSTER -- -- --…
Crain & ConeLSU vs. Clemson EARLY LOOK & PREVIEW With Josh Pate
Josh Pate joins Crain & Cone on Thursday for an early breakdown and game preview of Clemson vs. LSU, with the Tigers making the return game to Death Valley in…
Crain & Cone"24-Team Playoff Is HAPPENING" | Paul Finebaum on CFP Expansion, Lane Kiffin, and Alabama
Paul Finebaum joins Crain & Cone on Wednesday to break down the latest on talks surrounding expansion of the CFP to 24 teams, along with other storylines…
Crain & ConeCollege Football's TOP-5 PLAYCALLERS for 2026 | With Coach Dan Casey
Coach Dan Casey joins Crain & Cone on Tuesday to break down his top-five offensive playcallers, whether head coaches or offensive coordinators, around college…
Crain & ConePost-Spring Top-25 College Football Rankings
Coming out of spring practice as we enter May, Crain & Cone re-rank college football with their Post-Spring Top-25 for 2026. -- -- -- 1st Phorm…
Crain & ConePost-Spring Big Ten Football Power Rankings
Following the end of spring practice around the conference, Crain & Cone power rate all eighteen teams from the Big Ten. -- -- -- 1st Phorm…
Crain & ConePost-Spring SEC Football Power Rankings
Following the end of spring practice around the Southeastern Conference, Crain & Cone power rate all sixteen teams in the SEC. -- -- -- 1st Phorm…
Crain & ConeBREAKING: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby GAMBLING SCANDAL UPDATE | Will He Play This Season?
Crain & Cone instantly react to the huge news out of Texas Tech regarding a gambling scandal involving QB Brendan Sorsby, who joined the Red Raiders this…
Crain & ConeNotre Dame SPRING GAME REACTION | With Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell
Irish Breakdown's Bryan Driskell joins Crain & Cone on Monday to break down what we saw from Notre Dame this weekend during the Irish's spring game. -- -- --…
Crain & ConeCollege Football CONTENDERS vs. PRETENDERS | With David Pollack
David Pollack joins Crain & Cone on Wednesday and decides whether nine teams are contenders or pretenders going into next season in college football. -- -- --…
Crain & ConeOhio State Buckeyes SPRING GAME REACTION | With J.D. PicKell
After their spring game on Saturday, J.D. PicKell joins Crain & Cone to discuss what all we saw this weekend, and what it'll mean for this upcoming season…
Crain & ConeMiami Hurricanes SPRING GAME REACTION | With Locked On Canes
Following their spring game on Saturday, Locked On Canes' Alex Donno joins Crain & Cone to break down the latest with the Miami Hurricanes. -- -- -- AURA…
Crain & ConeMichigan Football Spring Game REACTION
Following the spring game for Michigan, Crain & Cone instantly react to what we saw this afternoon from the Wolverines inside The Big House. -- -- -- Good…
Crain & ConeTexas Football Spring Game REACTION
Immediately following Texas' Spring Game, Crain & Cone instantly react to what we saw from the Longhorns on Saturday. -- -- -- Good Ranchers…
Crain & ConeTOP-20 College Football Transfers in 2026 | LIVE DRAFT with J.D. PicKell
J.D. PicKell and Crain & Cone take a look at the top transfers from around college football next season by completing a five-round draft of the biggest portal…
Crain & Cone“This Notre Dame Team is LOADED” | Spring Practice INTEL With Blue & Gold’s Mike Singer
Blue & Gold's Mike Singer joins Crain & Cone on Tuesday to break down the latest this spring surrounding the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. -- -- -- Good Ranchers…
Crain & Cone"Keelon Russell is the FRONTRUNNER at QB" | Alabama A-Day Recap, Breakdown
BamaOnline's Andrew Bone joins Crain & Cone on Monday to break down Alabama, on both sides of the football, and namely the latest on their quarterback battle…
Crain & ConeAuburn Football Spring Practice INTEL | Latest Update from Locked On Auburn's Zac Blackerby
Zac Blackerby (Locked On Auburn) joins Crain & Cone again on Thursday to share the latest out of spring practice on The Plains going into year one for Alex…
Crain & ConeLSU Football Spring Practice INTEL With Matt Moscona
Matt Moscona (Locked On LSU, Louisiana Sports) joins Crain & Cone on Wednesday to break down the latest out of spring practice in Baton Rouge heading into Lane…
Crain & ConeGeorgia Football Spring Practice INTEL | Latest Update from DawgsHQ’s Rusty Mansell
DawgsHQ's Rusty Mansell returns to Crain & Cone on Tuesday to provide the latest updates from out of spring practice for the Georgia Bulldogs down in Athens…
Crain & ConeMichigan SURVIVES UConn to Win National Championship | NCAA Tournament INSTANT REACTION
Crain & Cone instantly react to No. 1 Michigan winning 69-63 over No. 2 UConn to win the national title in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. -- -- -- For partnership…
Crain & ConeMichigan DESTROYS Arizona REACTION | National Title Preview UConn vs. Michigan
Following No. 1 Michigan's blowout of No. 1 Arizona in the Final Four, Crain & Cone react to the Wolverines making the national title game of the 2026 NCAA…
Crain & ConeKyle Whittingham Updates SPRING PRACTICE + Bryce Underwood’s Development | Michigan Football 2026
Kyle Whittingham, the new head coach at Michigan, joins Crain & Cone to talk spring practice for the maize & blue, and what it's like now being in Ann Arbor…
Crain & ConeCFB Coaches UNDER THE MOST PRESSURE, Have The BEST FIRST SEASONS in 2026 with Josh Pate
Josh Pate joins Crain & Cone to discuss several coaches, both older who could be under pressure as well as newer who could have great first season, around…
Crain & ConeMarch Madness FINAL FOUR Preview & Predictions | 2026 NCAA Tournament With SROS
SROS returns to Crain & Cone on Monday to preview this year's matchup in the Final Four from Indianapolis between No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 2 UConn and No. 1…
Crain & ConeHow Jon Sumrall Plans to Bring Florida BACK | Gators Head Coach Interview
Jon Sumrall, the new head coach at Florida, joins Crain & Cone on Thursday to discuss taking the job with the Gators, break down how spring practice is going…
Crain & Cone"Ohio State Will Be Better Than Michigan" | HEATED DEBATE
In the latest episode of their debate series, Crain & Cone invite Isaiah Hole (WolverinesWire, Locked On Wolverines) and Tony Gerdeman (Buckeye Huddle, Buckeye…
Crain & ConeMarch Madness SWEET 16 Preview & Predictions With SROS | 2026 NCAA Tournament
Following the end of the opening weekend of March Madness, Matthew Geist (SROS) joins Crain & Cone to preview the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. -- --…
Crain & ConeCollege Football’s BIGGEST GAMES of 2026
Crain & Cone provide their individual five selections for the biggest games of the upcoming season in college football -- -- -- 1st Phorm…
Crain & ConeMarch Madness BRACKET BREAKDOWN | Biggest Upsets & Final Four Picks
Crain & Cone go through the entire bracket region-by-region for the 2026 NCAA Tournament and make their picks for every game, for every upset, and for who will…
Crain & ConeBREAKING: March Madness Bracket Reveal INSTANT REACTION | NCAA Tournament
Crain & Cone instantly react region by region to the selection of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. -- -- -- Raycon: www.buyraycon.com/booster -- -- -- Intro…
Crain & ConeTOP 5 EASIEST Places to Play in the SEC | College Football By the Numbers
Crain & Cone take a look, based on the home records over the last five years, at the five easiest places to play in the SEC. -- -- -- Good Ranchers…
Crain & Cone"I Trust Sumrall MORE Than Norvell" | Andy Staples, Danny Kanell Debate Florida, Florida State
On3's Andy Staples and Danny Kanell (CBS Sports, Cover 3 Pod) join Crain & Cone on Wednesday for another heated debate focused on Florida and Florida State…
Crain & ConeMarch Madness BUBBLE BREAKDOWN | The Field of 68's Rob Dauster Joins
The Field of 68's Rob Dauster joins Crain & Cone on Monday entering conference championship week to break down the bracket projections, from the top overall…
Crain & Cone"Georgia Has A BETTER PROGRAM Than Alabama" | HEATED DEBATE
Crain & Cone invite DawgsHQ's Rusty Mansell and Luke Robinson (Locked On Bama) for a debate on Alabama and Georgia, from which program is better set up now to…
Crain & ConeTennessee Volunteers Football 2026 BREAKDOWN | SPORTS TALK J talks VOLS
Sports Talk J joins Crain & Cone on Tuesday to break down the offseason, from the quarterback battle to both sides of the ball on Rocky Top, for the Tennessee…
Crain & ConeWhich Conference Is More DOMINANT: The Big Ten or SEC? | HEATED DEBATE
Crain & Cone invite On3's Ari Wasserman (Andy & Ari) and Brooks Austin (The Film Guy Network) to debate which conference is more dominant right now, and could…
Crain & Cone"Miami Will Be BETTER Than Notre Dame in 2026" | HEATED DEBATE
Crain & Cone invite Alex Donno (Locked On Canes) and Bryan Driskell (Irish Breakdown) back on the show on Thursday for a debate, talking conference…