The Ruffino & Joe Show

The Ruffino & Joe Show

Blake Ruffino and Joe DeLeone join forces to talk about the latest in the SEC and College Football

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August 6, 2025 60 mins

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino analyze the latest college football developments in this comprehensive update.

Topics covered in this episode:

2025 ACC Football Preview: In-depth analysis of key programs including SMU, North Carolina, Miami, Clemson, Florida State, and others

Fall Camp Insights: Latest buzz from training camps across the country, with a focus on the Ohio State quarterback competition

This discussion offers expert per...

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Get ready for a deep dive into the 2025 Big Ten football season. Hosts Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down what to expect from top programs including Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, USC, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Indiana, and more.

This preview covers key roster changes, coaching updates, transfer portal news, and which teams are most likely to dominate the newly expanded Big Ten. Will traditional powerhouses stay on top...

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2025 SEC Football Predictions & Rankings
Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino deliver their expert 2025 SEC Preview before the college football season kicks off. Where will top programs like Georgia, Texas, LSU, and Oklahoma finish in the standings? How do Florida, Texas A&M, and Tennessee stack up in this year’s SEC power rankings?

This video breaks down bold predictions, team outlooks, and the biggest storylines across the South...

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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest headlines coming out of college football training camps:

Auburn QB Battle – Hugh Freeze outlines his strategy for developing rising star Jackson Arnold. Can he lead Auburn in 2025?
Utah in the Big 12 – How will Kyle Whittingham’s Utes adapt in their debut Big 12 season? Key strengths and concerns revealed.
Georgia Tech Rising? – Will Brent Key unlock a breakout season for Haynes ...

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Joe DeLeone & Blake Ruffino Break Down Must-Watch College Football Stories
Dive into expert analysis and bold predictions in this week’s college football episode:

Colorado Football Preview: How will Kaidon Salter perform under Deion Sanders’ leadership?

UNC Football Breakdown: Can Bill Belichick revitalize the Tar Heels and lead a turnaround in 2025?

Top Training Camp Storylines: The key position battles, breakout players, and ...

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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino deliver the can't-miss headlines shaking up college football:

Lincoln Riley sounds off on the possible end of the iconic USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry
Michigan HC Sherrone Moore keeps it real — Bryce Underwood hasn’t secured QB1 yet
Mizzou doubles down with a contract extension for HC Eli Drinkwitz
UNC’s bold push to leave the ACC for the SEC is gaining momentum

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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino react to the biggest buzz shaking up the college football world.

Florida State HC Mike Norvell shares alarming insight into Seminoles' struggles
Miami QB Carson Beck opens up on turnover chaos and what's next
Mario Cristobal hints at a game-changing defensive shift for Miami
Oregon’s Dan Lanning reveals bold strategy as Ducks enter Big Ten

From coaching concerns to quarterback questions — this episode ...

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Joe DeLeone & Blake Ruffino dive into explosive college football news ahead of Big Ten Media Days!

This Week's Top Headlines:

Tony Petitti vs NCAA: Big Ten commissioner fights potential Michigan Football punishment over sign-stealing

Memphis snubbed by Big 12? Why the Tigers may be left out — and what it means for expansion

Jake Retzlaff to Tulane: Ex-BYU QB finds a new home — is Tulane a sleeper team in 2024?

Steve Sarkisian s...

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Joe DeLeone & Blake Ruffino break down the most jaw-dropping college football stories from SEC Media Days and beyond

30-Team Playoff?!
Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz stuns SEC Media Days with a radical 30-team College Football Playoff pitch. Could this be the future of CFB?

Arizona State 2025 Preview
With Sam Leavitt at QB and Kenny Dillingham leading the charge, can ASU defend its Big 12 title and go back-to-back?

Louisville 2025 O...

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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the most important stories from SEC Media Days that are shaping the college football season.

Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer discusses the quarterback race between Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell

DeBoer addresses last season’s underperformance and outlines expectations moving forward

Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson responds to Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos ahead o...

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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino unpack the wildest headlines from SEC Media Days 2025 — and nothing is off the table:

Nick Saban comeback rumors – Is the GOAT eyeing a return to college football?
Vanderbilt’s Bold Moves – Diego Pavia & Clark Lea call out the SEC elite
Greg Sankey Drops a Playoff Bombshell – New format, new controversy
Lane Kiffin vs. Hugh Freeze Golf Feud?! – The SEC drama extends to the fairway…

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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive into the most urgent stories shaking the college football world ahead of SEC Media Days:

House v. NCAA Aftermath — Why the new NIL approval from the CSC

South Carolina 2025 Season Preview — How will LaNorris Sellers do in 2025? What the Gamecocks need to contend.

Oklahoma Football Trouble — Brent Venables is losing ground in recruiting. What’s going wrong in Norman?

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Joe DeLeone & Blake Ruffino unpack the wildest moments from 2025 Big 12 Media Days — this is the college football coverage fans are buzzing about:

Deion Sanders stirs the pot with a QB battle update at Colorado
Scott Frost takes a jab at Nebraska
Brett Yormark claims Big 12 is the deepest conference in football
Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire challenges LSU

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College Football 2025: Shocking Changes & Big Questions Ahead! Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino unpack the most important headlines:

USC 2025 Preview – Will Lincoln Riley finally deliver a championship season with the Trojans?

Iowa’s Big Gamble? – Can SDSU transfer Mark Gronowski solve the Hawkeyes' quarterback puzzle?

Oklahoma News – Legendary AD Joe Castiglione steps down. What’s next for the Sooners?

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Latest 2026 College Football Recruiting News – Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down the biggest stories you need to know this week!

Felix Ojo commits to Texas Tech, strengthening Joey McGuire’s future roster

Calvin Russell joins Syracuse, a big win for Fran Brown’s recruiting push

Auburn's Hugh Freeze under fire—more time on the golf course than on recruiting? Fans and analysts react.

Notre Dame suffers a huge blow as top OL Ch...

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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive into the latest must-know CFB headlines:

Georgia Football Reloaded — Kirby Smart is dominating recruiting again. Can anyone catch the Dawgs?

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Declares War — “I’ll NEVER lose to Michigan again.” Bold or brilliant?

Oklahoma 2025 Season Preview — Can Brent Venables + John Mateer return the Sooners to national glory?

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Massive Shifts in College Football! Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino break down what’s really happening behind the scenes 👀

2025 LSU Football Preview — Can Brian Kelly finally break through and lead the Tigers to the College Football Playoff? Will Garrett Nussmeier emerge as the SEC’s next breakout QB?

Recruiting Shockers for 2026: Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Michigan & Alabama just landed some of the biggest recruits in the count...

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College Football News Breakdown with Joe DeLeone & Blake Ruffino

Get the latest updates and bold analysis on three major CFB stories:

EA Sports College Football 26 just dropped its Top 10 Team Rankings — Find out which programs rose, which fell, and who’s making noise early.

Washington Huskies 2025 Season Preview — Can QB Demond Williams Jr. lead Jedd Fisch's squad to a statement year in the Big Ten?

Jim Harbaugh Legal Twist — ...

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Major shakeups in College Football 2025? Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino tackle the hottest headlines:

Arkansas Football 2025 Preview – Can Taylen Green rise under pressure and revive Sam Pittman's legacy?
Tampering Drama – Bret Bielema hints Kirby Smart may have crossed the line. What's going on behind the scenes at Georgia?
🏆 Game-Changers Ahead – These 2025 matchups could flip the entire college football season on its head!

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Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino dive into the wildest headlines rocking the sport right now:

Pac-12 Realignment is DONE – Who’s left standing in the “new” Pac-12?
Texas Tech goes all-in with a jaw-dropping $55 million NIL war chest – is this the future of recruiting?
College Gameday Alert! Ohio State vs. Texas gets the spotlight – here’s why it matters
QB Showdown: Nussmeier vs. Arch Manning – Is LSU or Texas REALLY developing the be...

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