x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Bearing Down The Gridiron

Darnell "Playmaker" Sallins

Dive into the excitement of the latest games, player highlights, and all things football. Join us weekly for thrilling breakdowns and insights that celebrate the passion of the sport. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, there’s something for everyone.Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, All College FootballMusic by Shadow2Real

sports football

All Episodes

93:31

National Championship Preview

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2026/01/17

It all comes down to this: The National Championship. The Miami Hurricanes are back in the Title Game for the first time since 2001. Indiana looking to become a football program by capturing their 1st ever championship. We will recap the CFP semifinals and preview Monday's National Championship Game. Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!!Music provided by Shadow2Real.Check him out on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vPs2...

en-US

41:38

Nick Saban Sounds the Alarm on NCAA Reform | BDTG...

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2026/01/13

On this episode of Bearing Down the Gridiron, the crew dives deep into the growing conversation around NCAA reform, sparked by comments from Nick Saban.We break down Saban’s concerns about the lack of control within the NCAA, the role of conference commissioners, and why he believes the college football calendar — including the transfer portal and spring practices — needs to change.What does this mean for players, programs, and the future of college football? We discuss it all and explore whether

en-US

128:24

Nick Saban on the NCAA & CFP Semifinals Preview

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2026/01/08

On today’s Bearing Down the Gridiron, we recap the CFP Quarterfinals, discuss potential changes to the NCAA highlighted by Nick Saban, and preview the upcoming CFP Semifinals.Footage courtesy of ESPN.All rights belong to ESPN and its affiliates.This content is used for commentary, criticism, and educational discussion in accordance with Fair Use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act.Sharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!!Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by

en-US

24:25

SEC Bowl Disaster

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2026/01/02

The SEC is not having a stellar bowl season in 2025. Coming in at 2-5 before the CFP Quarterfinals take place, the SEC is the laughing stocking of college football. The Playmaker voices his displeasure with the Southeastern Conference and blames one person for the SEC's downfall. Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College Football!

en-US

107:09

CFP Quarterfinals Preview

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2026/01/01

The College Football Playoffs have now reached the Quarterfinals as 2025 ends and 2026 begins. Quarterfinal Games:Alabama vs. IndianaOregon vs. Texas TechMiami vs. Ohio StateOle Miss vs. GeorgiaSharp Takes, Smarter Debates, and Everything College Football!!!Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics:

en-US

41:21

CFP 1st Round Review

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/12/26

The Playmaker and Cole Johnson review and react to the 1st Round of the College Football Playoffs. Alabama exercised their Oklahoma demons. Miami brought the anguish to Texas A&M. Tulane and James Madison were not match for Ole Miss and Oregon. Sharp Takes! Smarter Debates! Everything College Football

en-US

90:30

College Football Playoffs First-Round Preview

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/12/17

The College Football Playoffs are set to begin this weekend. The First Round of the CFP where we will break each game/ Alabama vs. OklahomaMiami vs. Texas A&MTulane vs. Ole MissJames Madison vs. OregonAlso, Curt Cignetti wins AP Coach of the Year, the ACC reveals the 2026 ACC schedule, and news from South Bend with Notre Dame Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain

en-US

147:30

Championship Weekend + CFP Reaction

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/12/12

The regular season is over, and the College Football Playoffs are set. Who made in and who was left out?-Recap of Championship Weekend-Reaction to the CFPAlso, news and reaction to the Sherrone Moore situation. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/playmakerzParamount+:

en-US

125:58

Championship Weekend Preview

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/12/04

In today's episode: -Coaching changes around college football headlined by Lane Kiffin to LSU-Recap of Rivalry Week as Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Ole Miss solidified their playoff spots with wins -Previewing Championship Week of all nine Conference Championship Games.Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at

en-US

114:53

The Pressure of November

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/11/20

As the season begins to wind down, the pressure begins to mount up. Oklahoma beat Alabama on the road. Newcomers of Louisville, Cincinnati, and South Florida felt the pressure of November. Georgia continues to dominate Texas. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics:

en-US

127:07

Time to Shine

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/11/12

The second College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed. With the reveled, this week of games are massive. Oklahoma and Alabama face off in a Top 15 showdown. Notre Dame visits Pitt as College GameDay makes the trip. The Game of the Week is in Athens, Georgia, as the SEC Championship rematch is Between the Hedges with Texas and Georgia. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and

en-US

116:22

Welcome to November Football

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/11/06

Welcome to November Football! Week 10 saw some of the surprising teams up to this point fall to begin November. Georgia escaped Jacksonville with a win while the Hurricanes fell in Dallas. The first College Football Playoff Rankings were revealed. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics:

en-US

131:08

November Football Time

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/10/30

Week 10 will mean the month of November is here. Now the season has much more meaning. Rivalry games are approaching. The fight conference championship appearances get tighter. Welcome to November Football. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/playmakerzParamount+:

en-US

128:29

Statement or Rebound for Week 9

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/10/26

The Spotlight Game of the Week for Week 9 takes us to Norman, Oklahoma. The 8th ranked Ole Miss Rebels looking rebound after a heartbreaking loss at Georgia. Oklahoma ranked 13th looks to make a statement at home in a Top 15 SEC Showdown. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics:

en-US

174:39

Put Up or Shut Up in October

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/10/16

Statements were made in Week 7. Texas stomps Oklahoma in Red River. USC ran through Michigan. Indiana shut down Eugene and Oregon. Week 8 is a massive week as we 5 ranked vs. ranked matchups. It's put up or shut up time in October. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics:

en-US

189:24

Make A Statement Week 7

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/10/09

Upsets and letdowns took place in Week 6 in College Football. Texas gets drowned in The Swamp. UCLA celebrates 1st win over Penn State, WOW! Miami claims Florida title. Bama cools down Vandy. Now Week 7 is statement Saturday as 3 ranked vs. ranked matchups headline the slate. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at

en-US

166:19

A Week 6 Letdown?

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/10/01

Week 5 of the college football saw big wins from Oregon, Alabama, and Ole Miss while Penn State, Georgia, and LSU suffered 1st losses. Now, Week 6 can be a letdown week for ranked teams going against unranked team. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics:

en-US

117:39

Big Week 5 Showdowns

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/09/24

Week 5 of the college football is a massive week. Georgia host Alabama in a Top 20 SEC opener. LSU visits Ole Miss. Oregon travels to Happy Valley in a Top 10 Big Ten fight. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/playmakerzParamount+:

en-US

193:16

Chaotic Week 3

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/09/18

Week 3 in college football was chaotic. Georgia Tech stunned 12th ranked Clemson in Atlanta. Georgia left Knoxville residents stunned after OT win over Tennessee. Marcu Freeman and Notre Dame searching for answers after Texas A&M stunned the Irish in South Bend.Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at

en-US

149:47

Stunning Week 2 Results

Bearing Down The Gridiron ·

2025/09/10

With the college football season fully underway, Week 2 had a lot of action take place. Oklahoma got a huge win over Michigan in primetime. SMU got upended by Baylor in shootout. Florida went down in the Swamp in upset loss. Bearing Down the Gridiron is brought to you by Fanatics, Official License Everything! Locker Room by Lids! AND Paramount+, stream live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment with Paramount+. Plans start at $7.99/month.Fanatics:

en-US

68 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN