Episode 7: Who Should LSU Hire? Coaching Carousel & FCS Playoffs
In Episode 7 of Those Guys Sports Podcast, Chris and Troy break down the latest developments in the college football coaching carousel, discussing major coaching changes at programs like LSU, Penn State, Florida, and Maryland while debating which coaches could be next in line for some of the nation's biggest jobs. They also share why Jason Eck continues to emerge as one of college football's fastest-rising coaches and what his future could look like after turning around the University of New Mexico football program.
The conversation also covers New Mexico State's season, bowl eligibility races across college football, FCS playoff contenders, and why smaller college football programs deserve more national attention. From coaching hires to playoff races, this episode has something for every college football fan.
📋 Topics Covered
🎙️ Looking Back at Our First Guest Interview (0:30)
🏈 College Football Coaching Carousel (3:20)
🔥 Which Coaches Could Be Fired Next? (5:30)
🐺 Jason Eck's Future at UNM (11:20)
🏆 Rising Coaching Candidates Around College Football (12:55)
🌵 Tim Beck, Jerry Kill & New Mexico State Football (14:40)
🎯 Bowl Eligibility: Teams to Watch (19:30)
🏈 Bubble Teams That Could Still Make a Bowl Game (20:00)
📈 New Mexico State's Offensive Struggles (28:00)
🏆 FCS Playoff Race & Championship Contenders (33:40)
🌲 Big Sky Conference Teams to Watch (35:30)
💬 Final Thoughts & Upcoming Prediction Show (40:20)
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Hosted by Chris and Troy, Those Guys Sports Podcast covers football at every level—from FBS to FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and New Mexico & Borderland high school football. Every week we bring you college football news, coaching interviews, recruiting insights, player spotlights, game analysis, and conversations that celebrate the game of football.
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