Archive - Split Zone Duo

Group of 6 Offseason Vibe Check: Memphis, Memphis, Memphis

Richard and Alex discuss how the offseason is going across the Group of 6 college football conferences.

Apr 9 • Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson

1:30:44

Dabo's Decline and the History of CFB's Guy After the Guy

Just how cautious should a school be when a living legend is on his way down?

Apr 7 • Alex Kirshner, Steven Godfrey, and Richard Johnson

1:33:53

"The Most Interesting Program in CFB in 2026"

Virginia Tech is pushing its chips in on James Franklin. It has to work, or what will?

Apr 2 • Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson

53:35

March 2026

SEC Offseason Vibe Check: Kiffin Money and Chicken Money

Our latest team-by-team trip through the CFB offseason, including LSU and Arkansas.

Mar 30 • Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson

1:03:04

Does Baseball Explain CFB's Future? Feat. Joe Sheehan

Alex has a college football theory. Let's welcome a great baseball writer to talk about it.

Mar 25 • Alex Kirshner

1:31:02

ACC Offseason Vibe Check: Just How Pre-Fired Is Mike Norvell?

Checking in with every team in the ACC, plus one team that is sort of in the ACC.

Mar 23 • Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson

1:00:57

What Makes a College Town? Lucy Rohden Has Figured It Out

Plus, a guide to underrated and overrated experiences from years on the road.

Mar 19 • Richard Johnson

38:50

Big 12 Offseason Vibe Check: Houston, You Have a Quarterback

Listen now | Our Offseason Vibe Check series continues with the Big 12, where only a few teams seem like they should be happy at the moment.

Mar 17 • Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson

1:09:09

Split Zone Duo's 2026 Bracket Contest is Here

SZD subscribers battle for glory and Homefield store credit.

Mar 16 • Split Zone Duo

Lou Holtz (1937-2026)

Our podcast obituary for a giant of college football.

Mar 13 • Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson

1:03:46

Which of College Basketball's Problems are Its Own, and Which are Football's?

Listen now | Alternate title: "The things you're annoyed about in football could be worse!"

Mar 11 • Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, and Rodger Sherman

1:11:29

Big Ten Offseason Vibe Check: Ohio State's President Makes It Weird

Offseason vibe checks return for 2026, starting with the Big Ten.

Mar 10 • Alex Kirshner and Richard Johnson

1:19:25

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