Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Aaron updates his "Too Early Top 25" after all the chaos of the last few weeks, then switches to college hoops. Kentucky gets smoked - is it time to panic, plus the rest of the night in college hoops. Plus, DePaul started off the carousel - who will be their next coach? Torres has some thoughts!  An updated College Football Top 25 - after the chaos of the off-season (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing shakeups in college football's "Way Too Early Top 25" after two weeks of the off-season. There's a new No. 1 + how does Nick Saban's retirement impact Bama's ranking? Plus, all the other big moves up and down! Torres dives in! DePaul fires its coach to start the hoops carousel - who's next?! (23:00): From there, Torres reacts to the news that DePaul has fired coach Tony Stubblefield. The first job is open - and Torres has the scoop on who's next! Kentucky gets smoked + the rest of Tuesday night in college hoops (36:00): Finally, Torres reacts to Kentucky getting destroyed by South Caro

Torres rips across the sports world, talking about ANOTHER meltdown by the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City, "Big Z's" INSANE debut for Kentucky and Ohio State crushing the portal. Plus, Arizona football keeps its stars, Florida football gets more bad news and a WILD weekend in college hoops. Buffalo Bills melt down again vs. KC (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the game of the weekend in the NFL - as Buffalo melted down again against Kansas City. Why do we keep believing in Buffalo when they keep letting us down?! Ohio State crushes the portal, Florida football sanctions, Arizona keeps its stars (14:00): From there, Torres gets to a busy weekend in football as well. Ohio State continues to CRUSH the portal, as two more stars sign up, and Florida football gets hit with an NCAA investigation -but is that the worst thing?! Plus, Arizona stars spurn their former head coach and return to Tucson - are the Wildcats favorites in the new Big 12 next year?! Big Z headlines a WILD weekend in college hoops

On today's show, Aaron discusses Bama football getting crushed by the portal - and can the Tide stop it? Plus, college hoops: Can UConn actually repeat, what the heck is going on with Kentucky star recruit "Big Z" Zvonimir Ivisic and Rodney Terry's "Horns Down" comments. Finally, we play "Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown: Bama football is getting crushed by the portal (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Bama football getting crushed by the portal, with several players leaving - including two superstars. How worried should Bama fans be? Plus, Torres shares some quick thoughts on the Cowboys bringing back coach Mike McCarthy. College hoops - Can UConn go back-to-back + what the heck is going on with star Kentucky recruit Zvonimir Ivisic (18:00): From there, Torres shares some college hoops thoughts. Can UConn actually go back-to-back, after yet another dominant win on Wednesday? Plus, what the heck is going on with star freshman Zvonimir Ivisic? Torres has the latest. Finally, what the

On today's show Aaron discusses a new twist on Jim Harbaugh - could he potentially return to Michigan? Plus, Torres discusses a new head coach at Arizona and Kalen Deboer's staff coming together at Bama. Plus, he discuses the three teams he believes are the best in college hoops right now + Tuesday nights results across the country. A new twist in the Jim Harbaugh/NFL rumors - is he returning to Michigan?! (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing a new twist in the Jim Harbaugh/NFL rumors. Harbaugh has interviewed for a couple jobs - but a new clause in his Michigan contract may convince him to return to Ann Arbor. Torres has the details. Arizona has a new football coach + Kalen Deboer puts together a monster staff (17:00): From there, Torres discusses Arizona settling on a coach to replace Jedd Fisch + Kalen Deboer putting together a monster first staff at Alabama. Is it already the best in college football? The three best teams in college hoops right now + Tuesday night results (36:00): Finally Torres

On today's show Aaron discusses the debacle with the Dallas Cowboys, why its time to fire Mike McCarthy and the one man who can save them. Plus, he shares thoughts on Kalen Deboer heading to Alabama and also, what to make of Jedd Fisch's suprising decision to leave Arizona to Washington. Dallas Cowboys debacle (and the one coach who can save them (2:00): Torres opens the show with a rare NFL take - as he had to hit on the Cowboys debacle against the Packers. What went wrong? Is Mike McCarthy the guy? And if not, the one name who should absolutely replace him. Kalen Deboer to Alabama (14:00): From there, Torres shares his thoughts on Kalen Deboer officially becoming Alabama's next head coach. Torres explains why he likes the move and why talks of his "fit" are overrated? Also, what to make of Deboer's opening press conference - and what's next now that he's officially at Bama?! Jedd Fisch leaves Arizona for Washington (29:00): From there, Torres wraps by discussing the shocker on Sunday - as Washington foun

On today's show Torres talks the latest wildest twists in the Bama coaching search + Nick Saban explains why it was time to step away. Finally, he talks the craziest college hoops week in years, as No. 1, 2, 3 and 5 all lost this week! Nick Saban speaks (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Nick Saban talking retirement. Torres discusses Saban's comments about his first day of retirement and what's next and explains why Saban is WAY different than most people make him out to be. Also, is there any parallel between Saban and Bill Belichick and Pete Carool, who are all in their 70's and all of out jobs this week?! The latest in the Alabama coaching search (18:00): Next up, Torres talks about the latest in the Alabama coaching search. He discusses the one coach who said no - and the handful of names that seem to be emerging as the legitimate candidates to replace Saban! Wildest college hoops week of the season (32:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by discussing the wildest week of college hoops of the

On today's show Aaron reacts to the shocking news that Nick Saban will retire! We break down his legacy, why he decided to do it now, and most importantly... who will be NEXT at Bama?! Torres' initial reaction (2:00) Why did he decide to do it now (6:00)? What's his legacy (10:00)? Who will replace Nick Saban (16:00) Plus, just overall thoughts on the greatest coach to ever live + your questions (30:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron has immediate reaction to Michigan's national championship win over Washington! What went right (and wrong) for the Wolverines + why Michigan proved to be a worthy national champion. Plus, what's next for Harbaugh, is his legacy cemented at the school + Torres takes your questions live on air!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres talks title game: Should there be an asterisk if Michigan wins + what factors weigh into Harbaugh's future. Then he looks at a crazy weekend of college hoops where Kentucky picked up a signature road win, UNC looks its best in years, controversy in Lawrence, Auburn stomps Arkansas and much, much more! Jim Harbaugh's future after the title game + should there be an asterisk next to a Michigan title: After making his national title pick on Friday's show, Torres shares big picture thoughts on Monday's title game. Should sign stealing allegations put an asterisk next to a Michigan title? Plus, what factors will weigh in on whether Jim Harbaugh stays or goes to the NFL?! Kentucky, UNC big wins + controversy at Kansas headline a wild weekend in college hoops: From there, Torres talks college hoops, discussing impressive road wins for Kentucky and UNC + another controversial victory for Kansas at Phog Allen. Plus, St. Johns and UConn roll in the Big East and what's wrong with Arkansas after

On today's show, Torres makes his title game pick between MIchigan and Washington and shares a wild portal story. Plus, Ohio State has another QB - is this one actually the guy? And he wraps by previewing a mega weekend in college hoops! Torres makes his title game pick: Torres opens by making his title game pick, and sharing his thoughts on Michigan-Washington, who will and how it will go down. The craziest portal story yet + Ohio State finally has its QB (17:00): Next up, Torres shares the wildest portal story we've seen so far - plus, Ohio State adds *another* QB out of the portal. Is this one the one who will actually fix Ryan Day's squad?! College hoops weekend preview (35:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing all the big games in college hoops this weekend, including big showdowns in the SEC, ACC, Big East and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Aaron answers mailbag questions, discussing Michigan star JJ McCarthy calling out Ohio State and would Georgia have won it all if they were in the playoff? Plus, Rick Pitino and Dan Hurley go at it and is Kentucky basketball headed for another historic draft night?! Here's a full rundown: JJ McCarthy calls out Ohio State (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Michigan star JJ McCarthy calling out Ohio State for sign stealing - and explains what he thinks the comments REALLY means about Michigan and Ohio State. He also discusses internet chatter about if Georgia would've actually won it all if they'd made the playoff - and why it's a flawed conversation to begin with (18:00). Pitino vs. Hurley + Kentucky's potentially historic draft class (28:00): Next, he switches to college hoops where he discusses this week's public dust-up between Dan Hurley and Rick Pitino and also discusses if Kentucky is headed towards a potentially historic NBA Draft class this spring. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

On today's show Aaron does a full deep dive into both insane semifinals - talking Bama-Michigan and Washington-Texas, talking all the big storylines from both games. Plus, an early look at Washington-Michigan for the championship! Michigan-Bama (1:30): Torres opens the show talking Michigan-Bama, and why this game encapsulated both team's seasons. What to make of the Wolverines sloppy - but incredible win - and the coaching job Nick Saban did with this Alabama squad. Washington-Texas (17:30): From there, Torres recaps Washington-Texas. Did Michael Penix have the best ever College Football Playoff performance, and should Kalen Deboer *already* be considered one of the top coaches in the sport?! Plus, a first look at the Michigan-Washington national championship a week from now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bonus pod, Torres shares quick reaction to Ohio State's embarrassing loss to Missouri - as Ryan Day loses another big game and frustration grows in Buckeye land! KENTUCKY - Sports betting has come to your state! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app - bet $5 on any game and get $150 in free bets when you use the code "TORRES" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final show of 2023, Aaron gives his final thoughts on the 2023 College Football Playoff and who wins and how. He also asks - can bowl season be saved (and does it need to be?!). Then, NBC analyst and former Ohio State Buckeye Joshua Perry joins the show to talk Ohio State, Michigan, Jim Harbaugh's future and more, and we wrap with Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong. College Football Playoff final thoughts (2:00): Torres opens by the show by giving his final thoughts on the College Football Playoff - and why his opinion has changed on one of the two big games. Also, he explains why everyone is looking at non-playoff bowl games wrong, and why no, bowl season does not need to be "saved." NBC Analyst Joshua Perry joins the show (25:00): Next up, Aaron is joined by NBC analyst and former Ohio State Buckeye Joshua Perry to break down all the big games. He explains just how crushing a bowl game loss would be for Ryan Day at Ohio State, and gives new perspective on Jim Harbaugh and the NFL. Plus, are we all looking at

On this post-holiday edition of the Aaron Torres Pod - Torres previews and makes his picks on the two College Football Playoff games: Michigan-Alabama and Washington-Texas, plus previews the Orange Bowl (Georgia-FSU), Cotton Bowl (Missouri-Ohio State), Peach, Alamo bowls and more! Michigan vs. Alabama - Rose Bowl (2:00) Texas vs. Washington - Sugar Bowl (13:00) Florida State vs. Georgia - Orange Bowl (25:00) Ohio State vs. Missouri - Cotton Bowl (35:00) Ole Miss vs. Penn State - Peach Bowl (44:00) Arizona vs. Oklahoma - Alamo Bowl (53:00) Plus, all the other big bowl games (59:00) KENTUCKY - Sports betting has come to your state! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app - bet $5 on any game and get $150 in free bets when you use the code "TORRES" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun discusses his career at UConn, what he thinks of the current team, comparisons to Dan Hurley, recruiting Ray Allen, Kemba Walker and how he nearly got Kevin Durant to UConn AND MORE!!! KENTUCKY - Sports betting has come to your state! Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app - bet $5 on any game and get $150 in free bets when you use the code "TORRES" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torres opens the show the show by reacting to a crazy signing day, including a disastrous day for Florida, and all the big winners and losers of the day. Plus, what's going on with 5-star Jordan Seaton - who might not sign with Colorado after all? Then from there he switches to college hoops, where he talks Mick Cronin's lame NIL comments, UConn losing its first Big East game and a busy week in college hoops. Here's a full rundown: National Signing Day recap and reaction (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing National Signing Day recap and reaction. He discusses the debacle at Florida, where the Gators' class fell from No. 3 to No. 15 - and just how bad have things gotten for Billy Napier. Plus thoughts on the big winners and losers, plus - what the heck is going on at Colorado, where five-star Jordan Seaton might not be signing with Deion Sanders after all? Mick Cronin's lame NIL comments, UConn loses + the rest of a busy weekend in college hoops: From there, Torres reacts to a busy week in college hoops

On a busy National Signing Day show - Torres whips around college football. He discusses chaos at USC, which has lost several high profile players in the portal? What's going on and how blame should USC get?! Plus, Nebraska officially landed the top QB in America - what does it mean for the Huskers? Plus, a full National Signing Day preview talking about the big players, potential flips and everything you need to know!  What's going on at USC (2:00): Torres opens the show by asking the question - what the heck is going on at USC?! A five-star quarterback has transferred out, plus several key defensive players. Has Lincoln Riley completely lost control of this program?! The top QB is headed to Nebraska + the rest of all the big Signing Day stories (17:00): From there, Torres reacts to the huge piece of news of the week - as Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 QB in HS football has flipped from Georgia to Nebraska! Why it's both surprising and not surprising, and what does it mean for Nebraska going forward?! Also, he lo

On today's show Aaron discusses Georgia football - which keeps losing players to the portal. Is it time to panic for Dawgs fans? Plus a quick update on what happened in the portal this weekend. Then he turns his attention to Kentucky's mega win over UNC - and the one lesson we learned about the Cats, plus Purdue-Arizona, UConn-Gonzaga and more! Is Georgia football falling apart (2:00): Torres opens the show discussing a wild few days with Georgia football. The Dawgs have now lost 18 players to the portal, and their top recruit visited Nebraska this weekend - is it time to panic for Kirby Smart?! Portal updates from the weekend (15:00): From there, Torres updates some big portal moves from the weekend, including Auburn makes moves, Lane Kiffin revamping his roster, more work from Coach Prime and Colorado + much, much more. Kentucky beats Carolina and the rest of a WILD weekend in college hoops (29:00): From there, Torres talks about Kentucky beating North Carolina - and the one thing we learned about the Ca

On today's show Aaron shares takeaways from the SEC schedule drop this week, then discusses Louisville basketball's meltdown this week. He previews a mega weekend on the court before welcoming in Intersport's Mark Starsiak to discuss how the games comes together. Finally, it's a WILD edition of Aaron Right/Aaron Wrong: SEC football schedule release (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Wednesday's SEC schedule takeaways. Why divisions hurt Georgia and help Bama, plus why Billy Napier is screwed at Florida. Also, who has it tougher - Texas or Oklahoma?! And could Arkansas lose enough early where Bobby Petrino ends up as interim?! Louisville basketball disaster + a preview of a LOADED weekend (21:00): Next up, Torres talks about Louisville's meltdown - the worst parts, and who could one day replace Kenny Payne. Plus, he previews Gonzaga-UConn, Purdue-Arizona, Indiana-Kansas and Kentucky-UNC (35:00). Intersport's Mark Starsiak joins (48:00): Next, Torres welcomes his buddy Mark Starsiak from Intersport.