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Gridiron & The Gospel
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.
Episodes
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Week 8 - Another Week of Upsets Shake the College Football Landscape
Hosts George Schroeder and Todd Unzicker unpack a chaotic week in college football, including the impact of NIL and the transfer portal, playoff uncertainty…
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Week 7 Recap: Chaos in the Top Ten; Miami Survives to Claim #1; BYU Beats Irish with College Gameday in Town
Five of the top seven teams fell on the same wild Saturday. George Schroeder and Todd Unzicker unpack the historic upsets and ask: Is there a truly dominant…
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Week 6 Recap: Oklahoma stuns Texas; Georgia tops Alabama; LSU falls at Kentucky; Indiana escapes Nebraska
Todd Unzicker and Dean break down the weekend’s biggest upsets, the teams that are for real, and why this era of college football is rewarding programs that…
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Week 5 Recap: The Week College Football’s Parity Finally Took Over
Jeremiah Smith is forcing a bigger question: is Ohio State’s star receiver already the best player in college football? George Schroeder and Todd Unzicker…
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Week 4 Recap: Texas wins on the road, Michigan falls at the buzzer, Florida is for real, Kamario Taylor shines
College football’s first quarter has already shaken up the playoff picture. Texas survived a tough road test at Tennessee, Oregon made a statement against USC…
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Week 3 Recap: Ole Miss holds off LSU, A&M falls to Kentucky, NC State fumbles away a win
One play in Nashville, one lightning delay in Tuscaloosa, and one toxic reunion in Oxford changed the entire feel of Week 3. George Schroeder and Todd Unzicker…
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Week 2 Recap: Texas Comeback Stuns Ohio State, Oregon and Oklahoma Fall
Texas, Ole Miss, Alabama, and Virginia step into the spotlight after one of the wildest early-season weekends in recent college football memory. George…
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Week 1 Recap - A wild finish in Ann Arbor, a beating in Baton Rouge, and why Clemson may be in big trouble
The craziest Week 1 endings, the real LSU-Clemson takeaway, and the games that will shape the early season are all on the table here. If you want sharp college…
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Week 0 Overreactions and Why the QB Landscape Will Shape the Season
College football is back, and Week 1 is already setting up the kind of chaos that separates contenders from pretenders. George Schroeder and Todd Unzicker kick…
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College Football's New Chaos & Week 0 Preview
College football is back, and the biggest Week Zero story might not even be on the field. A wild eligibility loophole, a possible NFL-to-college return, and a…
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Breaking Down the Preseason Coaches' Poll
The 2025 preseason coaches poll is out, and it instantly raises the biggest question in college football: is the SEC still the deepest league, or has the Big…
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2026 College Football Season Preview - Part 1
Join George Schroeder and Todd Unzicker as they dive into the upcoming 2026 college football season, discussing key matchups, team dynamics, and the evolving…
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Every Day Counts with David Pollack
Former ESPN analyst David Pollack joins the show to talk faith and football with George and Todd. Connect with us online at gridironandthegospel.com Follow us…
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Gus Malzahn on Coaching, Retirement, and Faith
Former UCF, Auburn, and Arkansas State head coach Gus Malzahn joins the show to talk about his coaching career, his new retirement life, and how his faith has…
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Season in Review and a Look Ahead to 2026
Todd, Dean, and George reflect on Indiana's championship run and delve into the impact of the transfer portal, the rise of the Big Ten, and the future of…
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Indiana Wins the College Football Playoff Championship
The Indiana Hoosiers, led by Coach Curt Cignetti and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, capped a perfect 16-0 season with a hard-fought 27-21 win over Miami in…
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College Football Playoff Championship Game Preview
The whole gang is here for a preview of the CFP Championship Game. What are the keys to the game for Miami and Indiana? What will the makeup of the crowd be…
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Indiana rolls Oregon, Miami outlasts Ole Miss to set up CFP title game
George and Todd recap Indiana's dominant win over Oregon in Atlanta as well as Miami's victory over Ole Miss in Phoenix. Be sure to catch this recap episode…
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College Football Playoff Semifinals Preview
Brand, George, Jonathan, and Todd break down the quarterfinal games and preview the upcoming semifinals. The guys also make their picks for who makes it to the…
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College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Preview
Todd, George, and Jonathan preview the CFP quarterfinal round and make their picks for the semis. Also, a look at bowl sponsorships and how the Pop Tarts Bowl…
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First Round Recap: Bama storms back, Miami holds on, Ole Miss & Oregon cruise
The first round of the College Football Playoff had both drama and blowouts. The two G5 teams, Tulane and James Madison, made quick exits at the hands of Ole…
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Playoff Preview, Heisman Thoughts, and Moore Out at Michigan
George and Dean preview the first round of the College Football Playoffs, review Fernando Mendoza's Heisman win, and discuss the strange events surrounding…
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Selection Sunday: Did the CFP committee get it right?
Todd, Brad, and Jonathan join George for a roundtable discussion about selection Sunday and whether or not the committee got it right with including Miami and…
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Week 14: Kiffin to LSU, Rivalry Weekend Recap, Championship Game Previews
Lane Kiffin is leaving Oxford and headed to the Bayou to coach LSU. Also, Todd and George recap rivalry weekend and preview the upcoming conference…
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Week 13: Mac Powell, Playoffs, and Where Will Lane Land?
Mac Powell of Third Day joins the show with Brad and George to talk college football and faith. The guys review the weekend, talk through the playoff…
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Week 12: A&M survives, Bama falls, and what to make of the ACC
Texas A&M came back from a 30-3 deficit to beat South Carolina while Alabama couldn't overcome Oklahoma's defense. Also, Dean and George take a deeper look at…
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Week 11: CFP rankings released; Indiana remains unbeaten
The first College Football Playoff rankings were released this week. George and Dean break those down as well as Indiana's dramatic, last minute win over Penn…
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Week 10: Freeze out at Auburn, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, and Vandy stumble
Hugh Freeze is out at Auburn after their loss to Kentucky. And Brad Edwards returns to the program this week to talk coaching changes and the ranked teams that…
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Week 9: A&M ends Brian Kelly's tenure at LSU
35 unanswered points by the Aggies spelled the end of the Brian Kelly Era at LSU this weekend. Kelly was let go less than 24-hours after the Aggies routed the…
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Week 8: Miami falls; Napier out; Vandy moves into the top 10
After the dust settled on week 8, it showed that nine Top 25 teams lost—including four top-10 teams. But even a win over Mississippi State couldn't save Billy…
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Week 7: Texas wins Red River Rivalry; James Franklin out at Penn State
A lot happened this weekend across the college football landscape, and Todd Unzicker jumps on this week with George to break down the big wins by Texas…
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Week 6 - Miami tops FSU, Bama returns, Penn State & Texas fall
Miami declared themselves state champs of Florida after their 28-22 win over Florida State. Elsewhere, Penn State and Texas fell hard, and Alabama avenged last…
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Week 5 - Oregon, Ole Miss and Alabama Get Statement Wins
Dean Inserra returns to the pod this week to discuss the big wins by Alabama, Oregon, and Ole Miss over the weekend. Also, Florida State fell on the road at…
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Week 4 - Oklahoma, Indiana, and Miami win big; Clemson & Florida continue to struggle
Todd 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…
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Week 3 - A&M Downs Notre Dame, LSU's Defense Holds off Florida, & Coaching Changes Begin
Brad 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…
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Week 2 - Florida upset by USF, Oklahoma beats Michigan
Nico 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…
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Week 1 - Alabama & Texas Struggle, LSU and Miami Grab Top 10 Wins
Arch 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…
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2025 Season Preview
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…
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2024 Season Recap
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…
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Ohio State defeats Notre Dame to claim national championship
In 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…
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Ohio State and Notre Dame to meet in national championship
George and Brad analyze the thrilling college football playoff semifinals, focusing on the matchups between Ohio State and Texas, and Notre Dame and Penn…
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Playoff Chaos: Four Upsets Highlight CFP Quarterfinals
What 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…
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College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Preview
George and Brad discuss the upcoming quarterfinals of the college football playoff, focusing on the significance of bowl games, the matchup between Penn State…
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Playoff Round One Recap: Blowouts on Campus
Paul 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…
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America's Game, Heisman Winner, Playoff Preview, and Belichick to UNC
George and Brad discuss the Heisman Trophy race, coaching changes, and playoff predictions. They analyze the unusual circumstances surrounding this year's…
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The College Football Playoff Is Set
George and Brad discuss the recent reveal of the 12-team college football playoff bracket and delve into the drama surrounding conference championship games…
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Rivalry Weekend Recap
George and Brad discuss the conclusion of the college football regular season, highlighting key upsets and their implications for the playoff picture. They…
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Road teams struggle, upsets abound as the season winds down
George 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…
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Georgia downs Tennessee; Indiana and Ohio State set for showdown in Columbus
George 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…
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Ole Miss upsets Georgia, the Tide rolls, and Indiana remains unbeaten
In this episode of Gridiron and the Gospel, hosts George Schroeder and Brad Edwards delve into the recent upheavals in college football, particularly focusing…
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Ohio State downs Penn State; Texas A&M upset; Indiana rolls on
In 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…
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Texas A&M downs LSU, Indiana remains perfect, Texas bounces back
In 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…
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Texas Falls, Oregon Moves to #1, USC Loses Again—featuring Chris Low
ESPN's Chris Low joins Brad and George to analyze Texas' loss, Georgia's resurgence, Alabama's struggles, and Tennessee's defensive strengths, while also…
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Texas cements itself as #1; Oregon & LSU win thrillers
In this episode of Gridiron and the Gospel, hosts George Schroeder and Brad Edwards discuss the thrilling Red River Rivalry, Texas's dominance, and its…
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Vanderbilt Shocks the World; Miami Avoids Upset Thanks to Cam Ward
What 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…
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An Instant Classic in Tuscaloosa; Ole Miss Falls at Home
George and Brad dive into this past weekend's Georgia vs. Alabama game, analyze both teams' performances, discuss unexpected upsets (Ole Miss), and explore the…
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Tennessee wins on the road, Jason Romano joins the pod
Tennessee 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…
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Texas is your new #1
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…
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Notre Dame upset by Northern Illinois, Texas mauls Michigan
Week 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…
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Week 1 in review
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…