• Episode 291: Michigan has Warde Manuel problems, CFB regression candidates, BYU playoff viable?
    Jul 17 2026

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    Read the manual, Manuel!

    On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) attempted to navigate the tricky situation involving Warde Manuel in Ann Arbor.

    The longtime Michigan AD seems to be on the way out of town, whether he wants to admit it or not.

    At one point in time, Nick Saban thought about leaving Alabama for Texas, alright.

    But he did not, so quit askin'!

    Don't lose your dinosaur, because this is False Start!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 290: CFP simulation with new offseason FPI data!, Best CFB coaches today, A new job for Brian Kelly?
    Jul 14 2026

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    It is decided!

    On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) tried to forecast who is going to win next year's national championship.

    With the help of ESPN's new FPI rankings, the boys certainly drove this thing into the ditch!

    After that, they power ranked the best head coaches in college football today, looked at some university administrative stuff, and questioned if Josh Pate is onto something about Brian Kelly's next job.

    The numbers do not lie because this is False Start!

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Episode 289: The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, Dave Aranda is a magician, False Start's sad World Cup update
    Jul 10 2026

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    The Big 12 runs on Monster Energy, and Coach O is in shambles...

    On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) spent way too much time talking about the Big 12, and for good reason!

    The league is now sponsored by Ed Orgeron's favorite energy drink.

    Could that be what entices him to leave Lane Kiffin behind at LSU to come coach a Power Four program?

    Dave Aranda also has thoughts about straitjackets.

    With it being the heart of the offseason, anything and everything was on the table to discuss.

    Keep your heart rate below 200 BPMs and you'll be fine because this is False Start!

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 288: Clemson's Cooked, How Good is Ole Miss, Players To Get Excited For, Brian Hartline Over-Promises USF
    Jul 7 2026

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    How good is Ole Miss? Will Clemson ever be good again under Dabo Swinney? Cody Williams flies solo like a cup (giving John Buhler a break) to answer these questions, as well as diving into Curt Cignetti and Indiana’s issues with recruiting, players from each P4 league he’s excited to see in the 2026 college football season, Brian Hartline writing checks he might not be able to cash at USF, and the Heisman House being up for sale.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 287: False Start goes fast with Ricky Bobby to celebrate the Fourth of July
    Jul 4 2026

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    If you ain't first, you're last!

    On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) channeled their inner Shake N Bake to celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang, Ricky Bobby style!

    The guys talked about coaches, quarterbacks, running backs, and the cinematic masterpiece itself.

    If you don't chew Big Red, go get some, because this is False Start!

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    59 mins
  • Episode 286: Arch Manning crowned prematurely, John Mateer is ripped, Cody returns from Norway
    Jul 1 2026

    Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!

    Take us on!

    On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) was reunited with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) for the first time in a fortnight.

    Returning from the land of the ice and snow from a midnight sun fun run, the hot springs were flowing out of Cody's mouth for sure!

    He and Buhler discussed Arch Manning be crowned prematurely, John Mateer being more shredded than Frosted Mini Wheats, as well as Cody's escapades from over in Scandanavia.

    Whether it be LSR, JLN, or some other contrived acronym, the boys were ready for this one.

    On we sweep with threshing oar, our only goal will be the western shore because this is False Start!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 285: Dusty May Michigan exit brings Warde Manuel into focus, Paul Finebaum doesn’t care for Texas Tech at all
    Jun 25 2026

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    For every transaction, there is an equal and opposite transaction.

    On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) once again flew solo like a cup, as Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) continues to try to presumably pull Mjolnir out of the earth itself.

    Buhler discussed the potential ripple effects that could manifest from Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks.

    This puts Michigan AD Warde Manuel into focus, as well as paints Duke AD Nina King in a positive light, as Jon Scheyer did not head to the NBA.

    After that, Buhler gave his thoughts on the toughest college football stadiums to play in, reacted to Paul Finebaum's thoughts on Texas Tech, and if Kalen DeBoer's unique recruiting plan for Alabama is going to work or not.

    He finished up the show with some Fore! For Four/Definitely, Maybe, as well as loosened it up a bit with Iowa State finally able to enjoy some libations.

    Kick back and relax because this is False Start!

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    53 mins
  • Episode 284: Lane Kiffin national title guarantee at LSU, more Brendan Sorsby drama, early Big Ten offseason thoughts, remembering some dudes
    Jun 22 2026

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    Everyone is a champion.

    On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) once again flew solo like a cup with Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) working on his moontan under the Norwegian midnight sun.

    Buhler addressed Lane Kiffin's latest controversial statement, Cincinnati trying to play dumb with Brendan Sorsby, and Bill Connelly's thoughts on the Big Ten for ESPN.com.

    After that Buhler, spent the second half of the show with some Father's Day-centric topics.

    From T-I-N, SPIN?! on if his father would have let him play for these college football teams in their current state, to some Tom Petty Just Like Novocaine, to remembering some dudes the Buhler men definitely talked about at some point in time, it is all there.

    Be somebody worth remembering because this is False Start!

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    54 mins