Unnecessary Roughness

405 episodes · 4 with AI analysis

The only college football podcast in the country that delivers real, raw, unfiltered takes on the best sport in America. Hosts Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith, alongside co-hosts JackMac and Katie Stats, pull no punches when discussing the national landscape of college football. New episodes drop every Tuesday. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/unnecroughness

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College Football National Championship PreviewTransfer Portal Quarterback Rankings and ValuationCollege Football Playoff Schedule ReformLine of Scrimmage Dominance in Modern FootballQuarterback Development and NFL ReadinessCoaching Success Without Blue-Blood ProgramsPass Rush Grades and Defensive Line EvaluationTime of Possession as Strategic AdvantageFan Base Travel and Stadium Crowd DynamicsNIL and Transfer Portal Impact on Coaching

Analyzed Episodes

Jan 15, 2026

MIAMI INDIANA PREVIEW - 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

College Football National Championship PreviewTransfer Portal Quarterback Rankings and ValuationCollege Football Playoff Schedule Reform

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Jan 20, 2026

MIAMI INDIANA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP INSTANT REACTION

College Football National Championship Game AnalysisTransfer Portal Impact on Program BuildingNIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Compensation Strategy

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Feb 3, 2026

THE OFFSEASON IS HERE, MIKE KATIC TALKS NEW ERA OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL, & IS ALABAMA A TOP 5 SEC JOB?

Transfer Portal Economics and Recruiting StrategyCollege Football Playoff Scheduling and Game SpacingBig Ten Conference Dominance and Tier Rankings

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Feb 12, 2026

BRANDON WALKER AND KAYCE SMITH DELIVER A THROWBACK EPISODE

College Football Playoff Calendar OptimizationKurt Signetti Coaching Performance Analysis2025 NFL Draft Quarterback Evaluation

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