Podcast
Chicago's College Tailgate
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling host Chicago's College Tailgate, getting you ready for your College Football Saturdays by breaking down every conference, the Top 25, Heisman watch and more.
- Episodes
- 252
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 47 min
- On air since
- 2023
- Latest episode
- 3 days ago
Episodes
252 episodes, newest first
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47 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Trick or treat: what teams deserve to be in the CFP? How will they perform? Trick or treat continued (Top 5 teams). THE PICKS! The crew puts together their parlay! John Harbaugh story about Jeffery Simmons.
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48 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Previewing todays CFB slate. Is there a single team that is a big favorite for the championship? Is it wide open? Does Northwestern have a legitimate shot at the playoffs? Also, college basketball is back! NFL Senior Reporter Kalyn Kahler joins to talk about Northwestern and Chip Kelly. Chicago Bears v. Arizona "Bear Down" slogan.
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43 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Jack McGrath and Pat The Designer are live at Scratch Public House talking about Trey Kaufman-Renn commiting to Kansas after playing 5 years of college basketball. The boys also go through their picks and whip up a parlay.
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50 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Jack McGrath and Pat The Designer are LIVE from Scratch Public House previewing todays CFB slate. Is Arch Manning bad? Is Northwestern for real? Why hasn't Arch been good, is Texas better served with Lacey Jr at QB? Jack has a question about college allegiance, who does he root for? How does your college allegiance change from sport to sport? Bears lost Cole Kmet for the season.
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41 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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ADAM RITTENBERG, ESPN CFB INSIDER joins the show to talk college football and playoff expansion. The Picks! The Picks continued!
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46 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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ESPN and CFP are close to an agreement on a 24-team playoff! Is this ruining CFB? What is the best CFP format? Calls on the CFP expansion, does the regular season matter less? Taking a look at the teams on the CFP bubble! Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey took the stand and wants to know the rules!
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44 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Bears vs Packer is tomorrow, is the tide turning in the rivalry? Jack deemed this the year of the QB in CFB, is that still true? The Boys go through and make The Picks!
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43 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Jack McGrath is live previewing Alabama vs Georgia, and other games we are looking forward to on today's slate. Taking Calls on people remembering Mike Ditka. Plus, TRACY BUTLER, from ABC 7 joins the show to give us a look to see if the weather will affect any CFB games!
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1 hr 4 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Jack McGrath takes you around Week 5 of College Football.. Who of the ranked teams on the road is most in line for an upset today? Plus, the picks for the week and QB rankings through 4 weeks
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43 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Ole Miss travels to Florida and the Gators are favored? A look around the great CFB slate Jack continues to look around the CFB slate and discuss QB play around the country. The Picks! Mississippi State is trying to set what record? I need more cowbell!
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1 hr 31 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Jack McGrath and Tyler Aki are LIVE from Firehouse Grill in Evanston. LSU vs Ole Miss is tonight! How will the crowd react to Lane Kiffin's return? The guys talk about UNC vs Clemson, Should Dabo Swinney be on the hot seat? What is the future of Bill Belichick? With Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for LSU, who are the biggest traitors in Chicago sports? A look around the College Football Scoreboard! The Picks! Previewing Colorado vs Northwestern and more!
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46 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Texas vs OSU quick preview. Then Jack dives into Michigan controversy loss against Western Michigan. The teams that are playing for their CFB playoff chances today! Western Michigan University President Russ Kavalhuna joins the show to share his thoughts on the Michigan loss. Picks for CFB Week 2
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47 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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LSU Keeps going to court! Jack breaks down the updates in terms of player's eligibility. The 2026 CFB season will be the year of the.. Quarterback, The Picks!, and Predicting the teams in the College Football Playoff!
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48 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Jack McGrath is taking you through the College Sports disaster, who is to blame? Are the legal challenges ruining your passion for CFB starting? Are you hate watching Bill Belichick and UNC? Adam Rittenberg, ESPN CFB Insider joins the show. Plus The Picks!
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46 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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What is the winning formula for Miami? State of the Industry in the broadcast booth plus a little nfl preview of the Divisional Round
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49 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Shea & Tyler Preview the College Football Championship between Indiana & Miami. How has Cignetti recruited so well?
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46 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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How Ole Miss became America's Team and why everyone cheered for them. Now let's have a conversation, the SEC is no longer the best conference in CFB. What is next for the SEC?
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46 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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This is Indiana! Is the 2025 Indiana Hoosiers now one of the best CFB teams in history? Callers on Indiana beating up on Oregon. Can Cignetti catch Saban? Rob from Sugarland on how the CFB title draft went for the fellas & where does IU go from here? Now let's take a look at Oregon, the seat might get hot for Dan Lanning.
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46 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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Can IU dominate the state of Indiana In Football? Tyler & Shea debate if they can overcome Notre Dame. Recapping Miami & Oregon's wins in the CFB playoffs. Donte Moore is the clear best QB in the class. Ole Miss Vs Miami Full Breakdown & Lane Kiffin's drama. A full look at the NFL Week 18 slate!
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47 min
Chicago's College Tailgate
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This is Indiana! Tyler & Shea go into how IU is at the top of CFB after being at the bottom for so long. Indiana fans, this show is for you!
Callers on Indiana's success.
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