Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

We have a special Black Friday episode, as Aaron makes his official Ohio State-Michigan pick and previews the rest of the Rivalry Week college football slate. Then he recaps the Maui Invitational talking Arizona, Arkansas, Creighton and more. Here's a full rundown: Michigan-Ohio State preview + the rest of Rivalry Week college football (2:00): Aaron opens the show sharing his thoughts on Michigan-Ohio State, making his official pick and previewing the rest of the rivalry week college football games. Maui Invitational recap (22:00): The Maui Invitational was an all-time classic, and Aaron shares thoughts on if Arizona is the new Gonzaga, why Creighton needed a week like this and what makes Arkansas so dangerous coming out of this tournament. Get Black Friday specials in the Aaron Torres Media Shop Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em

On today's show, Aaron discusses new Lane Kiffin rumors at Auburn, and tries to separate fact from fiction. Also, he gives his full Feast Week preview, talking about all the big games and teams. Here's your full rundown: New Lane Kiffin rumors set the internet on fire (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest rumors surrounding Lane Kiffin and Auburn. Kiffin spoke about reports, but didn't really deny interest, while a new report has him taking the job this week. What's fact and fiction? Torres takes you through it. Full Feast Week preview: From there, Aaron transitions to college hoops. He gives his quick Day 1 reactions to the Maui Invitational, while previewing the rest of Feast Week - he shares thoughts on the Battle 4 Atlantis and the PK85, discussing teams to watch and the two teams he believes not enough people are talking about. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also,

It's a loaded show, as Aaron discusses what Tennessee's loss means for the College Football Playoff picture, whether we should be more concerned about Michigan or Ohio State after narrow wins and why Lincoln Riley's USC rebuild is ahead of schedule. Then we talk hoops, where Gonzaga beats Kentucky and we preview the Maui Invitational. Here's a full preview: Tennessee loses - here's what it means for the playoff picture (2:00): Aaron opens teh show by discussing what Tennessee's loss means for the College Football Playoff picture. Who are the big winners, also why this is such a disappointing end to an incredible season for Tennessee and their now injured QB Hendon Hooker. More concerned - Michigan or Ohio State (20:30): After Michigan and Ohio State both struggled on Saturday, Aaron asks who you should be more concerned about? There's an easy answer according to Torres. Why USC's rebuild is ahead of schedule and is Caleb Williams the new Heisman favorite (35:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the football conversat

On today's show Aaron discusses Greg Sankey's interesting comments on the SEC's future, gives the Week 12 preview and discusses Gonzaga's loss at Texas - finally, he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" to wrap the week. Greg Sankey talks SEC future (4:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Greg Sankey's interesting comments about what SEC football will look like when Texas and Oklahoma arrive in the league, and who the biggest losers will be. Week 12 college football preview (20:00): From there, Aaron gives his Week 12 preview, discussing USC-UCLA, Utah-Oregon, Kentucky-Georgia and the rest of the Saturday ahead Gonzaga loses - are they in trouble? And what's it mean for Sunday's Kentucky game (35:00) Next, Aaron transitions to Gonzaga's loss to Texas. What did Texas do right, are the Zags in trouble, and what does it mean for Sunday's Kentucky-Gonzaga game. Finally, the show wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" talking his best takes from college football and college hoops and the one NFL story he was way

It's an all-basketball episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron recaps both Champions Classic games, discussing another crushing loss for Kentucky basketball, and why he actually came away impressed with Duke even in a loss. Plus, Syracuse continues its tumble as a once-great program and Arkansas lands another five-star hoops prospect. Here's a full rundown: Kentucky-Michigan State recap (2:00): Aaron opens with another crushing loss for Kentucky in their first big game of the season. Why this loss felt too familiar, but why there are positives as well. Also, what to make of Michigan State? Kansas survives Duke (13:00): Next, Aaron talks about an even stranger game between Kansas and Duke. Kansas led early, Duke made its run and Kansas survived for the win. But AT explains why he actually came away more impressed with Duke than concerned. Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing why Syracuse basketball is racing towards the bottom with another embarrassing loss (27:00), and Arkansas landing another five-sta

It's a quick episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron discusses how Lane Kiffin-to-Auburn rumors are picking up steam + top prospect DJ Wagner's commitment to Kentucky. Lane Kiffin to Auburn rumors pick up steam (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing reports from multiple Auburn writers that Lane Kiffin is officially Auburn's top target. Can they get him? Aaron discusses the plusses and minuses for Kiffin in staying at Ole Miss or going to Auburn. DJ Wagner commits to Kentucky (18:00): Next up, Aaron hits on the big college hoops news - as the top prospect in high school basketball, DJ Wagner, commits to Kentucky. Wagner wraps a historic class for Kentucky - what does it mean for the 2023-2024 Wildcats and college hoops in general? Torres has the answers. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,000 c

On today's show, Aaron discusses the Pac-12 falling apart and compares the first year's of Lincoln Riley and the man who followed him at Oklahoma, Brent Venables. Then he discusses what's fair criticism of Mark Stoops after a loss to Vandy, UConn getting bowl eligible and has live reaction from Friday night's Gonzaga-Michigan State game. Here's a full rundown of today's show: Pac-12 falls apart (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing reaction to Oregon and UCLA losing, costing the Pac-12 it's best shot at the playoff. Also, is Oregon the unluckiest team in college football? Lincoln Riley vs. Brent Venables (20:00): Then Aaron transitions to USC, which improved to 9-1 on Friday, Oklahoma, which fell to 5-5 on Saturday and calls out anyone still blaming Riley for Oklahoma's struggles this year. Other CFB odds and ends (32:00): Aaron wraps the football part of the show explaining why it's fair to criticize Mark Stoops after Kentucky's loss to Vanderbilt and celebrates Jim Mora getting UConn bowl eligible i

On today's show, Aaron reacts to a former Bama player calling out his school and Mark Stoops' NIL comments, before making the Week 11 picks! He also discusses Louisville's brutal loss and wraps with America's favorite podcast segment - "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown of today's show: Former Bama player calls out the program (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing a former Alabama player calling out the program - and explains why he is dead right about the present and future of the Tide. Mark Stoops NIL comments (17:00): Next, Aaron discusses some comments from Mark Stoops on the current state of NIL. Torres explains why he's correct, and why the craziest part of NIL has yet to come. Also, Aaron shares some thoughts on the Week 11 slate. Louisville takes brutal loss + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (38:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with one big college hoops story as Louisville takes an embarrassing loss to Bellarmine, before wrapping the show with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing h

On today's show, Aaron reacts to the new CFB Playoff rankings and wonders if Tennessee is a lock if they win out? Also, an update on the Nebraska coaching search and how can we fix college hoops awful opening night? Plus, some strange recruiting news at Memphis. CFB Playoff reaction - is No. 5 Tennessee a lock if they win out?: Aaron opens the show by discussing the second set of College Football Playoff rankings. Tennessee is at No. 5, so are they a lock to get in the playoff if they win out? Aaron says it's complicated. An update on Nebraska's coaching search: Next up, Aaron reacts to a report that Nebraska has narrowed it's list of candidates and discusses who would be the best fit and who they should stay the hell away from. How to fix college hoops opening night + a weird recruiting story at Memphis: Finally, Aaron reacts to college basketball's forgettable opening night - and explains how to fix it. Also, a strange recruiting story at Memphis! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor

On today's show, Aaron asks a question: Will Nick Saban ever win another national title at Alabama? The answer is more complicated than you think. Then he discusses more bad news for Texas A&M football and shares thoughts on the opening night of college hoops, before making his Final Four and national title picks. Here's a full rundown: Is Nick Saban done winning national titles at Alabama?: Following Alabama's loss to LSU, Aaron asks a question: Will Nick Saban win another title at Alabama? The answer is complicated, but Aaron explains all the reasons why he thinks it's possible that Saban is done winning titles with the Tide. More bad news at Texas A&M: From there, Aaron reacts to a mega-story at Texas A&M, where there's more bad news around the football program. More importantly, is it a sign of things to come for this program, as we enter the off-season and with the transfer portal looming? Reaction to college hoops opening night + Aaron makes his Final Four and title picks: Finally, Aaron wraps the sh

On today's show, Aaron discusses how Alabama has fallen and if it's fixable after an LSU loss, and what the game means for LSU. Also, Clemson struggles and it isn't getting better while Georgia rolls and looks like the best team in the country. What are Tennessee's playoff chances post-loss? And is Hugh Freeze now the favorite in to land the Auburn-job post-Arkansas win? Is Bama broken and can they be fixed? Torres opens the show by discussing yet another Alabama loss, this time to LSU. He explains why college football might have finally caught up with Bama and if Nick Saban has one more fix in him with this team. Also, why Brian Kelly's quick LSU rebuild is even more impressive than you think. Clemson's got issues too: Clemson also took a brutal loss to Notre Dame, raising questions about the present and future of this program too. No, the Tigers aren't out of the playoff mix. But if they can't get it done in this season, with this defense, are they officially regressing as a program? Also, are we sure the

On today's show, Aaron discusses this crazy Kyrie Irving story, previews Tennessee-Georgia and Bama-LSU and discusses Louisville's light punishment from the NCAA. Finally, he plays Aaron Right, Aaron wrong, talking Adam Silver, the College Football Playoff rankings and the most overrated team in college hoops coming into the season. Kyrie craziness (4:00): Aaron opens the show with some quick thoughts on the wild story surrounding Kyrie Irving, the fallout and what's next in one of the craziest off the court stories we've seen in a long time. Tennessee-Georgia, Bama-LSU preview (18:00): From there, Aaron transitions to the meat of the show, hitting on the two big games in college football this weekend. Tennessee has another marquee game - will the Vols pull off another win? And is Bama being undervalued heading into LSU? Louisville sanctions (36:00): The conversation continues as Aaron discusses Louisville's punishment from the NCAA? Was it too light, or did Louisville pay its dues firing Rick Pitino and T

On today's show, Aaron reacts to the College Football Playoff rankings and the reports of Gonzaga to the Big 12. Then, Liberty coach Hugh Freeze joins the show to discuss his 7-1 Liberty team, a matchup with Arkansas this weekend and whether he'd have interest in any available coaching jobs. Here's a full rundown: College Football Playoff Ranking Reaction (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the College Football Playoff rankings, and explains while the committee got one thing right... they got quite a bit dead wrong. Torres has the details. Gonzaga to the Big 12 (15:00): Next, Aaron shares his thoughts on a report that Gonzaga could be headed... to the Big 12! He explains why it actually makes sense, the positives and negatives for the Zags and the Big 12 and whether he thinks it will happen or not. Hugh Freeze joins the show (31:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with the man everyone wants to hear from - Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze! He explains how Liberty is again off to a hot start, and his se

Aaron opens the show by discussing Bryan Harsin's firing at Auburn and what went wrong, before revealing the realistic candidates for the job. From there, he discusses the fall out from the wild brawl and why Michigan State could be in big trouble. Finally he wraps with reaction from a busy weekend of college hoops exhibition's, including Louisville losing to a DII team, Tennessee beating Gonzaga, Texas crushing Arkansas and more! Auburn fires Bryan Harsin, who's next (2:30): Aaron opens the show by discussing Auburn's firing of Bryan Harsin. What went wrong for Harsin and Auburn, and who could be next? Torres shares his thoughts on Deion, Lane Kiffin, Hugh Freeze and more Michigan State-Michigan brawl fall out (25:00): From there, Aaron shares updates from the brawl involving Michigan State and Michigan football - and why things just got even worse for Michigan State. Where does the program go from here? College hoops exhibition thoughts (40:00): Finally, Aaron wraps discussing thoughts on college hoops e

On today's show, Aaron wonders if Tennessee is actually even better than we think, and explains why it's time to ask tough questions of Mark Stoops. Also, are we sure Ohio State is good and Aaron explains how two key things happened over the weekend that could let us know about Auburn football's future. Here's a full rundown: Is Tennessee better than we think (3:00)? Aaron opens the show by discussing Tennessee steamrolling another Top 20 opponent. Why the Vols should be No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff poll and also, why all of sudden, comparisons to 2019 LSU aren't so crazy. Why Mark Stoops needs to evolve (14:00)?: Next, Aaron looks at the other side and wonders if it's time for Mark Stoops to evolve. What Stoops has done at Kentucky is incredible - but with his most talented roster yet, is Stoops still coaching "not to lose" rather than to win? Just how good is Ohio State (24:00)?: Ohio State won once again, but the Buckeyes trailed deep into the fourth quarter. In a year where the expectati

On today's show, Aaron previews the big Week 9 games, and asks if Penn State is Ohio State's toughest matchup until Michigan, if Kentucky can upset Tennessee and why he loves Georgia big over Florida. Plus, Aaron right, Aaron Wrong on Brian Kelly, Jimbo Fisher, Baker Mayfield and one conference's fight for survival. Here's a full rundown: College football's Week 9 preview Part I (5:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the biggest games of the weekend, including why Penn State will be Ohio State's toughest matchup until Michigan, and if Kentucky has enough to upset Tennessee. College football Week 9 preview Part II (18:00): We're back to discuss the other intriguing games in Week 9 including why Georgia will roll Florida, why Michigan might embarrass Michigan State, and the one West Coast everyone should fear. Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong (30:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong" explaining why he was right on Brian Kelly and one big NBA topic, but also dead wrong on Jimbo Fisher a

On today's show, Aaron discusses: The schools that can make the College Football Playoff Part I (2:00): Aaron opens the show by listing all the schools that have a legitimate chance to make the College Football Playoff, opening with the most likely, including Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State and Alabama. The schools that can make the College Football Playoff Part II (16:00): After a quick break he goes through all the rest of the teams, explaining why Clemson may be the most polarizing team in the sport right now, if the Pac-12 can get a bid, and all the longest of long shots who still have a chance. Pac-12 commissioner goes off on USC and UCLA (35:00): Finally, Aaron discusses the Pac-12 commissioners criticism of USC and UCLA and explains why he's dead right. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 on any college football game and get $250 - all courtesy of Betfred. Also, make sure to join the Aaron Torres Pod NFL Pick 'Em!!! Free to enter with a $1,0

On today's show, Aaron discusses: Chaos at Texas A&M (2:00): Three players are indefinitely suspended - could the resume slowly starting to be built to fire Jimbo Fisher with cause? College hoops news and notes (22:00) As Arkansas opens its exhibition slate, Kentucky gets good news on Oscar Tshiebwe and Jim Nantz says goodbye to the sport CEO of Intersport, Charlie Bessler, joins (31:00): To discuss this weekend's charity exhibition between Tennesse and Gonzaga, which we be broadcast live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron opens the show by discussing Nick Saban's embarrassing Jermaine Burton comments, before switching gears and talking Week 8 on the field. Why LSU is ahead of schedule under Brian Kelly, Jimbo Fisher's biggest opponent is now the transfer portal. Plus, Texas takes a bad loss, Clemson's QB issues and Oregon is rising. Here's a full rundown: Quick Jermaine Burton reaction (3:00): Aaron starts with some quick reaction to Nick Saban's Jermaine Burton comments, and explains why Saban doesn't owe anyone an explanation - but why it looks like he is prioritizing winning over punishing his player for striking a woman. LSU ahead of schedule (16:00): From there, Aaron explains why LSU is ahead of schedule after a big win over undefeated, No. 7 ranked Ole Miss, and why this is proof that Brian Kelly was always the right fit for the Tigers. Texas A&M and Texas both lose - and are both looking for answers (29:00): Aaron continues the show by discussing losses for Texas A&M and Texas. He explains why A&M's biggest op

On today's show, Aaron wonders if Nick Saban is getting a pass on a light punishment for Jermaine Burton, then previews the Week 8 slate, including Ole Miss-LSU, UCLA-Oregon, Texas-Oklahoma State and more. He wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing why he was dead right on Alabama, dead wrong on one college football contender, and why the NFL proved him right again. Nick Saban's response to Jermaine Burton (4:00): Aaron opens the show by asking whether Nick Saban is getting a pass on his Jermaine Burton punishment. We have video of an Alabama player striking a female Tennessee fan - so why isn't anyone outraged? Week 8 College Football (18:00): From there, Aaron previews the Week 8 slate. He explains why he believes LSU will end Ole Miss' undefeated streak, why UCLA-Oregon has a chance to be the game of the weekend and also why Texas will roll on the road. Plus, rapid fire thoughts on Ohio State, Penn State and more. Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (35:00): Finally, we wrap with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong