Aaron Torres Sports Podcast

On today's show Torres previews the Champions Classic, giving his preview + picks on Duke-Kentucky and Kansas-Michigan State. Plus, John Calipari adds another 5-star at Arkansas. Here's the impact Meleek Thomas will have in Fayetteville! Duke vs. Kentucky preview (4:30): Torres opens the show by previewing the mega showdown Tuesday night - Duke vs. Kentucky. Who wins, how does it go down + what are the x-factors? Torres shares his thoughts! Kansas vs. Michigan State preview (16:00): From there Torres shares thoughts on Kansas taking on Michigan State in the early game. What did we learn with Kansas' narrow win over North Carolina? Plus, what to make of the state of Michigan State's program? And a final pick as well! John Calipari adds another five-star (26:00): Finally, Torres wraps by discussing the commitment of five-star superstar Meleek Thomas at Arkansas, and the impact he could have as a Razorback in 2025-2026! Thank you to our new partner Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking

On today's show Torres reacts to a LOADED Week 11 in college football. Alabama crushes LSU, but is Brian Kelly the right fit in Baton Rouge? Ole Miss beats Georgia and shakes up the SEC title race, and Colorado and Coach Prime keep winning! Plus, Florida State fires both coordinators on Sunday as their season spirals! Alabama destroys LSU (4:00): Torres opens the show by talking about Alabama's destruction of LSU. How Bama stays in the playoff race with this win, and did we all overreact to the Tide's struggles earlier in the season? Is Brian Kelly the wrong fit for the Tigers? (14:00): From there, Torres continues the conversation from the LSU perspective. After a second straight embarrassing loss and completely out of the playoff race - is it possible that Brian Kelly might not be the right fit in Baton Rouge?! Ole Miss gets its signature win + what's next for Georgia (25:00)? Next Torres talks about Ole Miss's signature win. How Lane Kiffin built a playoff contender in one off-season - plus, does Kirby

On today's show Torres reacts to the news that Billy Napier will return for another year at Florida. Was it the right decision or is UF making a mistake? Plus, what about reports that Sam Pittman will return to Arkansas as well? From there, Torres makes his Week 11 picks talking Alabama-LSU, Georgia-Ole Miss and more. Finally, he recaps a busy Wednesday and Thursday in college hoops, including Villanova losing and Arkansas struggling in John Calipari's debut. No big deal or cause for concern? Billy Napier is back + is Sam Pittman OFF the hot seat (3:00): Torres opens the show by hitting on two big coaching moves this week. Florida announced that Billy Napier will return for another year. Did they jump the gun or is this the right decision? Plus, a report is out that Arkansas coach Sam Pittman is NOT on the hot seat - Torres says he doesn't believe it and explains why he doesn't believe Pittman will be back in 2025! Week 11 College Football picks (24:30): From there, Torres makes his Week 11 college football

On today's show Torres reacts to opening night in college hoops! Gonzaga dominates Baylor - are they better than we thought? Plus, thoughts on Cooper Flagg's debut, UNC's struggles and Kentucky and UCLA rolling. Finally, some MAJOR recruiting news for BYU! Gonzaga-Baylor reaction (3:00): A pair of Top 25 teams, Texas and Texas A&M fall (13:00) Cooper Flagg debut, UNC struggles, Louisville rolls (24:00) Kentucky, Bama both look awesome + the rest of a busy opening night (32:00): BYU gets a MAJOR recruiting win - is another big one coming (50:00) Thank you to our new partner Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres recaps an INSANE Week 10 in college football. Ohio State wins a Top 10 matchup with Penn State - but is this MORE proof James Franklin can't win the games that matter at Penn State?! Plus, Clemson and Texas A&M lose - and it's crippling for one team. Plus, what to make of the WILD SEC title race. Finally, Torres talks disaster at USC, where Lincoln Riley loses again and you've got to wonder - will he try to find a way out after this season? Ohio State beats Penn State - ramifications for both teams (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the Top 5 matchup in Happy Valley, as Ohio State beat Penn State. Torres gives credit to Ryan Day for one of the most important wins of his career, but what about Penn State? At 1-10 vs. Ohio State, is this more proof that James Franklin can't beat the teams that matter at PSU?! Clemson/Texas A&M lose, SEC title race, is Florida improving enough for Billy Napier to stay (19:00): From there, Torres rips through the rest of the Week 10 slate. He dis

On today's show Torres makes his official Week 10 college football picks, discussing Ohio State-Penn State, Florida-Georgia and more! He also talks a fascinating college football recruiting story, as Michigan tries to flip the top player in America. He discusses the Dodgers World Series title and wraps by making his official 2024-2025 college hoops picks. With the season starting on Monday he shares his Final Four, national title pick and much, MUCH more. Week 10 College Football Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by giving out his Week 10 college football picks. He asks if this is the biggest game of Ryan Day's career, before previewing Ohio State-Penn State, Michigan-Oregon, Florida-Georgia AND MORE! Can Michigan pull off an all-time recruiting shocker with a BIG NIL bag (18:00): From there, Torres talks a fascinating college football recruiting story. The No. 1 QB in America, Bryce Underwood, has been committed to LSU for a year. But could a late, BIG NIL push get him to land at Michigan instead?! Dodg

On today's show ‪Torres‬ is joined by a special guest - as Kentucky guard Lamont Butler joins the show!!!!! The guys talk Lamont's journey to UK, his relationship with Mark Pope, why the Wildcats will be a surprise in 2025 + much, MUCH more Thank you to our new partner Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to another LOADED Saturday in college football - Texas A&M beats LSU and controls their own destiny the SEC! But it was Mike Elko's comments after the game that caught everyone's attention! Plus, is it officially time for Mark Stoops and Kentucky to part ways? Finally, a busy Day in the Big Ten and Torres explains why it's time to show Colorado some respect! Texas A&M beats LSU + Mike Elko calls out Jimbo Fisher (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Texas A&M's mega win over LSU - and if the Aggies are truly an SEC title contender. Plus, he dives into Mike Elko's taking a shot at Jimbo Fisher post-game. What'd he say, and did he have a point? Is it time for Kentucky + Mark Stoops to part ways (18:00): From there, Torres discusses another frustrating loss for Kentucky, this time to Auburn. The Wildcats are 3-5, have lost seven straight SEC home games and almost certainly aren't going bowling for the first time since 2015. Most importantly, Mark Stoops looks tired and defea

We've got a LOADED Friday Aaron Torres Pod! Torres went viral for criticizing Bronny James - what did he say? Does he have regrets? And why is he the only one in the media willing to call out what is actually going on? From there, he talks college hoops - as Kentucky dominated its preseason opener - are the Cats better than people realize? Plus, we have several new updates on the No. 1 player in America AJ Dybantsa - is a commitment coming? Finally, Colorado d-line coach Damione Lewis joins the show to discuss working with Deion Sanders, Travis Hunter and the Buffs hot 5-2 start! Torres goes viral for Bronny James criticism (2:00): Torres opens the show by explaining how he went viral for criticizing Bronny James. What'd he say - and does he have any regrets?! Colorado d-line coach Damione Lewis joins the show (): From there, Torres welcomes a special guest - as Colorado d-line coach Damione Lewis joins the show! Coach Lewis talks about the Buffs' hot start, working for Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter's gre

On today's show Torres welcomes a SPECIAL guest as DJ Wagner joins the show! The former Kentucky guard now at Arkansas, discusses his decision to transfer, his relationship with John Calipari, what to expect from the team, thoughts on this weekend's exhibition against Kansas and much, MUCH more We welcome a new partner as BlueChew is a new sponsor of the Aaron Torres Pod. To enjoy the best intimacy of you life, try a free month of BlueChew. Just visit BlueChew.com and use promo code "TORRES" to get a month free!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a busy mid-week pod! Torres discusses some very interesting comments from Nick Saban about the state of Alabama football - and wonders what Saban REALLY thinks about the state of his program. Plus, a listener asks - what would it actually take for Lincoln Riley to be out at USC this season? Finally, with college hoops two weeks away, Torres discusses the biggest stories in the sport, including UConn's 3-peat quest, Cooper Flagg, and new coaches at Kentucky, Arkansas and beyond!  Nick Saban talks Alabama (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Nick Saban, who dropped some interesting comments on the state of Alabama football. What did he say, plus what does Saban REALLY think about the state of the program he left over? Torres dives in. What would it actually take for Lincoln Riley to be out after this year (19:00): From there, Torres talks USC and answers the question: With an awful record but also a massive buyout, what would it ACTUALLY take for Lincoln Riley to be out at USC after this season?

On today's show Torres rips through another INSANE college football Saturday. Georgia re-establishes itself as a power, while the refs butcher a major call. Tennessee might have quietly found another level, while Alabama is reeling. Who has worse: USC or Oklahoma? Indiana is a power! Will DJ Lagway save Billy Napier's job?! Georgia rolls + SEC officials embarrass themselves (3:00): Torres opens the show by discussing Georgia's dominant win over Texas. The Dawgs made a statement, but the story was a refereeing disaster. It was an embarrassing moment for the SEC, and absolutely needs to be changed going forward! Tennessee wins + is Kalen Deboer already in trouble at Bama (20:00): From there, Torres talks about Tennessee's in over Alabama. It's a great sign for the Vols, but what about Bama? "The standard" seems to be disappearing as we speak - and is Kalen Deboer already crumbling under the pressure in Tuscaloosa (27:00)?! Which situation is worse: Oklahoma or USC? Plus the rest of the weekend in college foo

On today's show Torres reacts to the SHOCKING news that Virginia coach Tony Bennett has retired. Why now and what's the legacy of a man who won a national title - and zero NCAA Tournament games since?!  Plus, Torres shares his Week 8 college football picks!  We welcome a new partner as BlueChew is a new sponsor of the Aaron Torres Pod. To enjoy the best you-know-what of your life, try a free month of BlueChew. Just visit BlueChew.com and use promo code "TORRES" to get a month free!!! Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres reacts to the first AP Poll in college hoops - who's too HIGH and who's too LOW? Plus, is UConn hoops about to go on an INSANE recruiting run?! Finally, Alabama insider Ryan Fowler joins to discuss the state of Alabama football, concern in the fan-base and if Kirby Smart's Georgia program is out of control AP College Hoops Poll is out - who is overrated and underrated (3:00): Torres opens the show by reacting to the first AP College Hoops Poll, which dropped Monday! He then discusses the teams that he believes are most overrated and underrated heading into the year! UConn hoops about to go on an INSANE recruiting run (23:00): From there, Torres switches gears to college hoops recruiting. UConn is the two-time defending champion - and there's a good chance they could go on an INSANE recruiting run over the next few weeks! Alabama insider Ryan Fowler joins the show to talk the state of Bama football (36:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by bringing on his buddy Ryan Fowler from Tide

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Week 7 in CFB - was Ohio State-Oregon a thriller, or just more proof Ryan Day can't win the big one? Are Alabama fans starting to turn on Kalen Deboer after struggling against South Carolina? Plus, with Ole Miss and Florida both losing Saturday night - does that get us one step closer to Lane Kiffin at UF?! And what's Kentucky's next step after ANOTHER bad loss to Vanderbilt? Oregon-Ohio State thriller (2:00): Oregon beats Ohio State in a thriller in Eugene. Dan Lanning finally gets his big victory, but what about Ohio State? Just a tough loss against a great team? Or more proof that Ryan Day can't win the big one? Are Bama fans turning on Kalen Deboer (20:00): From there, Torres turns his attention to Alabama struggling to beat South Carolina at home on Saturday. He reads angry tweets and DM's from Bama fans - and wonders: Are Tide fans starting to turn on Kalen Deboer?! Is Lane Kiffin to Florida picking up steam? (34:00): Next, Torres talks about an interesting dev

On today's show Torres previews an INSANE Week 7 slate - making picks on Ohio State-Oregon, Texas-Oklahoma, Ole Miss-LSU, USC-Penn State + MORE! Ohio State-Oregon (5:00) Texas-Oklahoma (17:00) Ole Miss- LSU (26:00) Penn State-USC (38:00) Kansas State-Colorado (46:00) Plus, we welcome a new partner - Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Torres recaps an INSANE Saturday in college football. Alabama is stunned by Vanderbilt - just a loss or bigger picture issues for the Tide? Plus, Arkansas absolutely stuns Tennessee! Why no program deserves a win like this more than the Hogs and what does it mean for Tennessee? Finally, the Big Ten race is wide open, is A&M a playoff contender + a surprise 4-2 squad! Alabama STUNNED by Vanderbilt (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Alabama's STUNNING loss to Vanderbilt. In the 12-team playoff era is it "just a loss" or are there bigger picture ramifications for the Tide? Plus, everything this win means for Vandy! Arkansas beats Tennessee in a THRILLER (15:00): Next up, Torres talks Arkansas WILD win over Tennessee. Why no program deserves this win for the Hogs - also, why this might not be the last big win of the Razorbacks season. Also, what impact does it have for Tennessee? And are there big picture concerns starting to emerge for Josh Heupel? The rest of an INSANE week in college footbal

On today's show Torres gives his final Week 6 college football picks - hitting on Missouri-Texas A&M, Auburn-Georgia, Arkansas-Tennessee and two showdowns in the Big Ten. Plus, he discusses Hugh Freeze and Auburn getting some MUCH needed good news. He wraps with a mega college hoops recruiting update segment, as key visitors head to Duke, North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisville and more, with updates at UConn, Kentucky and BYU as well! Week 6 College Football picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his Week 6 picks, talking Missouri-Texas A&M, Auburn-Georgia, Arkansas-Tennessee, Michigan-Washington and much, MUCH more. Hugh Freeze and Auburn pick up a MUCH needed win (22:00): From there, Torres discusses Auburn football and Hugh Freeze getting some MUCH needed good news. What was it? And what impact will it have in Auburn's brutal 2024 season and beyond? Mega college hoops recruiting update (35:00): Finally, he wraps with a mega college hoops recruiting update segment, as key visitors head to Duke, Nort

On today's show Torres updates his 12-team Playoff one month in, with three new teams from before the season. Plus, is Travis Hunter officially the Heisman favorite? Finally, he talks Gonzaga to the Big Ten, some interesting John Calipari comments and discusses the passing of legends Pete Rose and Dikembe Mutombo. Torres' 12-team playoff + Heisman races one month into the season (2:00): With the calendar turning to October - Torres decided it was time to refresh his preseason 12-Team Playoff bracket. A new No. 1 is in (though not the No. 1 in the AP Poll), with three new teams in the bracket overall. Plus, he looks at the Heisman Trophy race - talking Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe... and another Alabama player?! Gonzaga to the Pac-12 + other hoops notes (28:00): From there, Torres talks Gonzaga's move to the Pac-12, and what it means for college sports. Plus, another interesting college hoops note. RIP Pete Rose + Dikembe Mutombo (48:00): Finally, he wraps the show talking about the passing of Pete

On today's show Torres reacts to a WILD Saturday in college football - Alabama beats Georgia in a thriller. Could this team win a title in Year 1 under Kalen Deboer? Plus, does Georgia have an "Alabama problem" or is it much deeper than that?! Plus, Kentucky stuns Ole Miss as Mark Stoops gets revenge. Also, is Colorado a legit Big 12 title contender and the rest of a busy weekend in CFB! Alabama's insane win + is Georgia overrated (2:00): Torres opens the show by discussing the Bama-Georgia thriller in Tuscaloosa. Alabama gets the victory and it's even more impressive than you think. Plus, could the Tide mess around and win a title in Year 1 under Kalen Deboer? Plus, Georgia fought hard, but lost - after struggling with Kentucky and Clemson. Is it possible this team is just overrated (18:00) Kentucky stuns Ole Miss (26:00): From there, Torres reacts to the Top 10 shocker as Kentucky stuns Ole Miss in Oxford. Torres breaks down the big 4th down conversion late and why he's happy for Mark Stoops. Plus, why Ke