College Chaps Podcast w/ Ivan Maisel (Episode #240)

With Spring training back on campuses we can say we are BACK! On this episode the Chaps chat...the impact Lou Holtz leaves on the gameDavid Cutcliffe retires and we recall our interactions with him Question! Are we asking too much of college football fans?the return of Georgia's all white uniforms grabs our attentionnext instalment of Campus Cross roadsThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we are deep into the postseason so with no guest, the Chaps chat...Never ending legal proceedings across college footballMAC and Mountain West expansionWe plot our 2026/27 College Chaps College Football Tour (badly)Union Jack Classic competition winners announced!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we speak with returning guest Rich Clark, Exucutive Director of the College Football Playoff Committee. On this episode we talk with Rich about....More stories of Sporting event Flyovers with the Air ForceRich's proudest moment from his long military careerHis reflections of a fantastic 2025/26 seasonHealth of the game as Indiana and Miami contest the Championship gameBye week "jinx" of teams failing to get beyond the bye weekAn extended CFB Playoff timetable and the proposed expanded CFB 24 team Playoff College football being played in London at Wembley stadiumYear 3 as Executive Director of the College Football Playoff CommitteeThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode Wilson Alexander from the Baton Rouge Advocate joins us to talk to us about Lane Kiffin's sensational post season move from Oxford to Baton Rouge. On this episode we talk,the end of Brian Kelly's time in Baton ARougeWilson's covering of the Kiffin move : the rumours, the family trip to BR and finally the day Kiffin arrived in Baton RougeExpectations for Kiffin at LSUThe Recruitment story so farWhat a Week 3 return to Oxford will feel like for Kiffin Kiffin’s future at LSUThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we catch up with Union Jack Classic's Chief Operating Officer, Thomas Hensey to talk about the inaugural college football game at Wembley Stadium in September between the Kansas Jayhawks & the Arizona State Sundevils. On this epsiode we talk with Thomas about...Origins of holding a college football game at WembleyDeveloping and growing the game thru community involvement and youth outreach/ flag football in the UKRecreating the college football fan experience in London - tailgating!What student athletes will get out of the eventThe future of the Union Jack Classic - where and whenWhy Indiana winning the National Championship is great for college footballHopes and expectations this year for Thomas's alma mater, TCUAn exciting UJC giveaway!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk with Sophie Hudson, host of the popular podast The Big Boo Cast & alumnus of Mississippi State University. So it's no surprise that we talk about life in Mississippi and life as a Hail State fan!How the Big Boo cast show came about & what’s it like getting on the road to do live shows!Growing up in Mississippi and what football means in the StateWhy the Egg Bowl is the greatest rivalry in sportsThe Kiffin debacle from a Hail State perspectiveIf Jeff Lebby is the right Head Coach for the BulldogsWay too early thoughts and expectations for the Bulldogs in season 2026/7Cowbells!The legacy Mike Leach leaves in StarkvilleWhat to do and what not to miss in Starkville if your are travelling for sports...!Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this special epsiode we broadcast live from Miami ahead of the National Championship game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers.George, Oli and Alex talk...is the levelling of the playing field here to stay & will we see more unexpected finalists in future years?what makes Indiana such a special team?Cignetti's job of making Indiana great againdoes Miami's offense or defense wins this for the Hurricanes?Is Carson Beck an Enigma?How do the Canes keep it a tight game?Our predictiosThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk with legendary College football journalist & author, Ivan Maisel about his new book, “American Coach: The Triumph and Tragedy of Notre Dame Legend Frank Leahy”,We talk with Ivan about,What about Frank Leahy's career that got Ivan interested to write the bookLeahy's time at Boston College prior to him joining the Irish.Notre Dame's role in post World War II US sports.How Leahy won his critics over & ultimately changed the identity of the Fighting Irish.If Notre Dame or any team can return to a period of continued, sustained dominance?What should the new generation of football fans know about LeahyIvan's thoughts on the changing face of the game and our obsession with the CFB PlayoffThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we get the band back together for our Christmas Special - Laura Rutledge, Oli, Alex and George all get around the mic to  look back over an amazing college football season and give some predictions for the College Football Playoff games coming up.Laura's highlights & favourite moments from the seasonbest atmosphere and fans on the road with SEC NationLaura's favourite guests from SEC Nation on the roadbiggest shocks & surprises from the seasonThe team's predictions for round one Playoff gamesWho wins it all in Miami in JanuaryChristmas traditions and which nativity character did the team play back in the day?Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!

On this episode we talk about the shocking news coming out of Ann Arbor that Michigan has sacked Head coach, Sherrone Moore. We discuss...the situation as we know itHead coaching replacementsWhere does the Michigan job rank in the list of jobs you can't turn downNotre Dame sign MOU with CFB Playoff - what is happening?Thanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!