Hit The Books

Brad Powers and Joey Knish are back on Hit the Books to break down everything from the opening weekend of the 2026 college football season, including the biggest storylines, surprising results, betting takeaways, and the best bets from Week 1. From LSU’s statement win over Clemson and Ohio State and Texas looking the part ahead of their massive Week 2 showdown, to Michigan’s wild Hail Mary finish and the biggest betting lessons from the opening slate — Brad and Knish break down what actually matters moving forward. Then, it’s time to look ahead to Week 2 with an early breakdown of the biggest games, potential betting angles, lines to watch, and where the value could be before the market moves. 🔥 ON THIS EPISODE: Week 1 college football recap Biggest CFB storylines from the opening weekend Week 1 best bets & betting takeaways Biggest surprises and disappointments What we learned about the top teams Early Week 2 college football preview Ohio State vs. Texas Week 2 lines, spreads & betting angles Best bets to keep an eye on Hit the Books with Brad Powers & Joey Knish for your weekly college football betting breakdown. 🧃Track all of our plays on Juice Reel: https://www.juicereel.com/addFriend/TheHammer 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. 👍 Like the video 💬 Drop your Week 2 best bet in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more college football betting content all season long #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballBetting #CFB2026 #Week1 #Week2 #BestBets #SportsBetting #HitTheBooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into a loaded Week 1 college football slate, breaking down the biggest games, key matchups, betting angles, best bets, and bold predictions heading into Labor Day weekend. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Week 1 games you NEED to watch • Best bets & betting angles • Biggest spreads and matchups • Bold Week 1 predictions • College Football Playoff & conference implications Week 1 is where the real college football season begins — and we’re getting you ready for it. Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more college football betting content all season long! 🔔 Subscribe for weekly college football previews all season long! 📅 New episodes every week, don't miss a beat! 🧃Track all of our plays on Juice Reel: https://www.juicereel.com/addFriend/TheHammer 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballBetting #CFB2026 #Week1 #Week0 #NCAAF #CollegeFootballPredictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 0 delivered plenty of storylines, surprises, and early overreactions — and now it’s time to turn the page to Week 1. On this episode, we break down our biggest Week 0 reactions, including what we learned from the opening slate, which teams impressed, which teams raised concerns, and what results we’re actually buying into. Then we dive into a loaded Week 1 college football slate, breaking down the biggest games, key matchups, betting angles, best bets, and bold predictions heading into Labor Day weekend. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Biggest Week 0 takeaways • Teams we’re buying — and fading • Week 0 overreactions vs. legitimate concerns • Week 1 games you NEED to watch • Best bets & betting angles • Biggest spreads and matchups • Bold Week 1 predictions • College Football Playoff & conference implications Week 1 is where the real college football season begins — and we’re getting you ready for it. Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more college football betting content all season long! 🔔 Subscribe for weekly college football previews all season long! 📅 New episodes every week, don't miss a beat! 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord:   / discord   ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok -   / thehammerhq   🟪 The Hammer on Insta -   / thehammerhq   FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨    / @thehammerhq   🎧    / @circlesoffhq   🏈    / @fwdprogresshq   The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #CollegeFootball #CFB #CollegeFootballBetting #CFB2026 #Week1 #Week0 #NCAAF #CollegeFootballPredictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football is BACK, and we’re kicking off the 2026 season with our CFB Week 0 Best Bets & Bold Predictions! Brad Powers & Joey Knish are breaking down the Week 0 college football betting slate, including the biggest matchups, betting angles, best bets, and the predictions that could make or break your weekend. 🔥 ON TODAY’S SHOW: • CFB Week 0 Best Bets • Our favorite spreads, totals & moneylines • Bold predictions for the opening weekend • Biggest betting storylines • Games you need to have on your radar • Picks, leans & last-minute betting angles With Week 0 featuring matchups like North Carolina vs. TCU, NC State vs. Virginia, USC vs. San Jose State, and Memphis vs. UNLV, there are plenty of ways to attack the opening college football slate. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly college football previews all season long! 📅 New episodes every week, don't miss a beat! 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #collegefootball #cfb #week0 #hitthebooks #cfbpreview #2026collegefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football is finally back! 🏈 Join hosts Brad Powers and Joey Knish as they break down everything you need to know heading into Week 1 of the 2026 college football season — top matchups, teams to watch, breakout candidates, and bold predictions for the year ahead. Whether you're locking in for a marquee showdown or just trying to figure out who's worth your Saturday, Brad and Joey have you covered with sharp analysis and a whole lot of fun. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly college football previews all season long! 📅 New episodes every week, don't miss a beat! 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord:   / discord   ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok -   / thehammerhq   🟪 The Hammer on Insta -   / thehammerhq   FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨    / @thehammerhq   🎧    / @circlesoffhq   🏈    / @fwdprogresshq   The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #collegefootball #cfb #week1 #hitthebooks #cfbpreview #2026collegefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hit The Books continues its 2026 conference preview series with a full breakdown of the Group of 6! Joey Knish and Brad Powers dig into win totals, early spread numbers, conference storylines, and the angles bettors need to know before the season kicks off. This is the fifth stop in the series, following previews of the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC, with more conferences on the way as Hit The Books builds out its full season betting outlook. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #GroupOf6 #CollegeFootball #CFB #GroupOf6Football #SportsBetting #CFBPicks #FanDuel #HitTheBooks #ConferencePreview #CFB2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hit The Books continues its 2026 conference preview series with a full breakdown of the ACC! Joey Knish and Brad Powers are joined by college football betting expert Step On A Duck to dig into win totals, early spread numbers, conference storylines, and the angles bettors need to know before the season kicks off. This is the fourth stop in the series, following previews of the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12, with more conferences on the way as Hit The Books builds out its full season betting outlook. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #ACC #CollegeFootball #CFB #ACCFootball #SportsBetting #CFBPicks #FanDuel #HitTheBooks #ConferencePreview #CFB2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hit The Books continues its 2026 conference preview series with a full breakdown of the Big 12! Joey Knish and Brad Powers dig into win totals, early spread numbers, conference storylines, and the angles bettors need to know before the season kicks off. This is the second stop in the series, following last week's Big Ten preview, with more conferences on the way as Hit The Books builds out its full season betting outlook. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #Big12 #CollegeFootball #CFB #Big12Football #SportsBetting #CFBPicks #FanDuel #HitTheBooks #ConferencePreview #CFB2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hit The Books continues its 2026 conference preview series with a full breakdown of the Big Ten! Joey Knish and Brad Powers dig into win totals, early spread numbers, conference storylines, and the angles bettors need to know before the season kicks off. This is the second stop in the series, following last week's SEC preview, with more conferences on the way as Hit The Books builds out its full season betting outlook. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #BigTen #CollegeFootball #CFB #BigTenFootball #SportsBetting #CFBPicks #FanDuel #HitTheBooks #ConferencePreview #CFB2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hit The Books kicks off its 2026 conference preview series with a deep dive into the SEC! Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down win totals, early spread numbers, conference storylines, and the angles bettors need to know before the season kicks off. This is the first stop in a multi-week series — a new conference preview drops each week as Hit The Books builds out its full season betting outlook. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #SEC #CollegeFootball #CFB #SECFootball #SportsBetting #CFBPicks #FanDuel #HitTheBooks #ConferencePreview #CFB2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ACC Media Days are officially in the books, and there's plenty to unpack, from coaching hot seats and quarterback battles to the storylines that will shape the conference race in 2026. But the name generating the most buzz right now isn't even in the ACC: Notre Dame QB CJ Carr is entering the season as a legitimate Heisman contender after a breakout freshman campaign, and the college football world is taking notice. Joey Knish and Brad Powers are live to break down all of it, including the ACC media day fallout, what Carr's rise means for Notre Dame's playoff hopes, and how the early season buzz is already shaping betting markets. Plus, the guys are opening it up to your college football betting questions, so bring your lines, your futures bets, and anything else on your mind as we get closer to kickoff. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #CollegeFootball #ACCMediaDays #CJCarr #NotreDameFootball #CFBBetting #SportsBetting #FanDuel #TheHammer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Knish & Powers for a LIVE reaction to Big 12 Media Days as they break down ESPN's newly released FPI rankings and preseason coaching poll. Which Big 12 programs are trending up, and who's on the hot seat before the season even starts? We're diving into team-by-team storylines, coach quotes from the podium, and what it all means for the 2026 season. Catch the guys live every week as they break down the biggest stories in college football, betting angles, and more — all presented by FanDuel. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. 21+ select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), 18+ D.C., KY, WY. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET. Call 1-888-789-7777, visit ccpg.org/chat Connecticut. Visit mdgamblinghelp.org Maryland. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org, call (800) 327-5050 Massachusetts. Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY, text HOPENY New York. Call 1-877-770-7867 Louisiana. #Big12 #CollegeFootball #Big12MediaDays #ESPNFPI #CFB #HitTheBooks #TheHammer #SportsBetting #FanDuel #CollegeFootballBetting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wait is over! Brad Powers and Joey Knish are live to break down everything happening around college football as we get closer to the 2026 season. From Week 1 matchups and preseason win totals to recruiting, coaching storylines, futures, and the biggest questions surrounding the sport, this is an open college football discussion covering anything and everything on the minds of fans and bettors. Whether you're looking for betting insight, season predictions, or just want to talk college football, join the live chat and be part of the conversation. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. #CollegeFootball #CFB #SportsBetting #CFB2026 #LiveStream #FanDuel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest college football games of the 2026 season are already on the board, and Brad Powers and Joey Knish are breaking down the early betting lines from FanDuel. From Ohio State vs. Texas and Michigan vs. Oklahoma to Georgia vs. Alabama, Notre Dame vs. Miami, LSU vs. Ole Miss, and the annual showdown between Ohio State and Michigan, the guys discuss which numbers stand out, where the betting value could develop, and which games they're willing to bet months before kickoff. Is Texas the right favorite against Ohio State? Can Michigan bounce back against Oklahoma? Is Georgia undervalued against Alabama? And which early line offers the best value on the entire board? Plus, Brad and Joey reveal their favorite bets, discuss how they expect these numbers to move throughout the offseason, and explain the importance of betting Game of the Year markets before the rest of the market catches up. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. #CollegeFootball #CFB #SportsBetting #FanDuel #OhioState #Michigan #TexasFootball #GeorgiaFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2027 quarterback class is already generating massive hype, but could it actually become the greatest QB class in NFL Draft history? Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the top quarterback prospects expected to headline the 2027 NFL Draft, including Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin, LaNorris Sellers, CJ Bailey, Nico Iamaleava, Fernando Mendoza, Josh Hoover and more. Would Arch Manning really be the No. 1 overall pick if the draft happened today? Is CJ Carr the safest quarterback prospect in college football? Could Dante Moore ultimately become the best NFL quarterback from this class? The guys rank their top quarterback prospects, debate where the consensus is getting certain players wrong, and make bold predictions about how many quarterbacks could be selected in the first round and first three rounds of the NFL Draft. They also discuss elite non-quarterback prospects like Jeremiah Smith, Leonard Moore and Dylan Stewart, and whether the 2027 NFL Draft could become one of the most talented draft classes in recent memory. Will this quarterback group live up to the hype, or are expectations already getting out of control? 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can score up to $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days from bets that don't win. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. #CollegeFootball #NFLDraft #ArchManning #CFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA — and he's playing in 2026. Powers and Knish break down the ruling, what it means for NCAA enforcement, and whether this sets a precedent that blows the whole system open. Sorsby admitted to placing roughly $90,000 in bets over four years, including wagers on his own Indiana team, and was declared permanently ineligible — until a Texas judge stepped in and handed him a two-game suspension instead. We get into the legal angles, the gambling addiction framing, the role of superstar attorney Jeffrey Kessler, and what happens next as the NCAA eyes an appeal. Is the NCAA's enforcement model broken beyond repair? Hit the Books. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooksto get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org(MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. #CollegeFootball #HitTheBooks #CFB #CollegeFootballCoaches #BradPowers #JoeyKnish #DaboSwinney #LincolnRiley #MarioCristobal #KirbySmart #SteveSarkisian #CoachPrime #USC #TexasFootball #ClemsonFootball #GeorgiaFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hit The Books, Brad Powers and Joey Knish dive into one of the most debated topics in all of college football right now: which head coaches are actually being overrated by the market, the media, and fan perception. The conversation gets heated quickly as they break down the gap between reputation and real results across the sport. Mario Cristobal at Miami comes under the microscope, with discussion around elite recruiting versus actual on-field execution and whether the results truly match the hype. Dabo Swinney’s Clemson tenure is also heavily debated, especially as questions continue to grow around whether the program has adapted enough to modern college football after recent down years. The guys also take aim at Lincoln Riley and whether his offensive brilliance is being overshadowed by deeper program-building concerns at USC, especially after expectations shifted following his arrival. Coach Prime and Colorado are brought into the mix as well, focusing on whether early momentum can realistically be sustained in the new transfer portal era or if regression is coming. From there, the debate escalates into some of the biggest names in the sport. Steve Sarkisian at Texas is questioned in terms of win consistency versus roster talent and program investment, while Kirby Smart at Georgia sparks one of the most controversial takes of the episode, with Brad and Joey challenging whether results fully match the national perception of dominance in today’s college football landscape. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooksto get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org(MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. #CollegeFootball #HitTheBooks #CFB #CollegeFootballCoaches #BradPowers #JoeyKnish #DaboSwinney #LincolnRiley #MarioCristobal #KirbySmart #SteveSarkisian #CoachPrime #USC #TexasFootball #ClemsonFootball #GeorgiaFootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which college football coaches are REALLY on the hot seat heading into the 2026 season? Brad Powers and Joey Knish break down the coaches they believe may not survive the year at their current schools, including Bill Belichick at North Carolina, Deion Sanders at Colorado, Dabo Swinney at Clemson, Shane Beamer at South Carolina, Mike Locksley at Maryland and more. The crew debates whether Bill Belichick will still be coaching at North Carolina in 2027, if Deion Sanders missed his chance to leave Colorado, and whether Dabo Swinney can still compete in the modern era of college football. They also discuss which programs are falling behind financially, the toughest jobs in college football, and which coaches are under the most pressure heading into the season. Will Bill Belichick succeed at North Carolina? Can Deion Sanders keep Colorado relevant without Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders? Is Clemson heading toward a major fall under Dabo Swinney? Let us know in the comments which college football coach you think is under the most pressure this season. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. #CollegeFootball #CFB #BillBelichick #DeionSanders #DaboSwinney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football is changing fast, and Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down one of the biggest questions facing the sport today: does college football need a salary cap? With NIL spending exploding across the country, some college football programs are reportedly pushing toward $40 million and even $50 million rosters. Knish and Powers discuss the future of NIL, donor fatigue, conference spending wars, playoff expansion, and whether the current model of college football is financially sustainable. The guys debate how schools like Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Texas, and Texas A&M could separate themselves financially from the rest of college football, while programs across the SEC and Big Ten try to keep up in the NIL arms race. Joey Knish and Brad Powers also discuss NIL collectives, booster spending, revenue sharing in college sports, the future of non-revenue sports, and whether college football could eventually break away from universities entirely. They also examine how conferences like the SEC and Big Ten could shape the future of the sport as spending continues to rise. Joey Knish and Brad Powers give their thoughts on where college football is headed next and whether the sport can continue spending at this pace without major changes. Hit The Books is part of The Hammer Betting Network sponsored by FanDuel. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. #CollegeFootball #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff #SportsBetting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hit The Books, Joey Knish and Brad Powers break down what a 24-Team College Football Playoff could look like and whether expanding the CFP would completely change college football as we know it. The guys discuss how a 24-Team Playoff would impact the regular season, conference championships, rivalry week, strength of schedule, automatic bids, at-large teams, and the overall structure of the College Football Playoff. They also debate whether college football can realistically support a larger playoff format without damaging what already makes the sport unique. Would a 24-Team CFP improve college football or completely break it? 🔔 Subscribe to Hit The Books for more college football betting analysis, College Football Playoff discussion, sportsbook strategy, and weekly content with Joey Knish and Brad Powers. 🔵 New to FanDuel Sportsbook? New customers can bet 5 & get 150 if your bet wins. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at http://fanduel.com/hitthebooks to get in on the action! LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: http://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Hit The Books on Twitter - https://x.com/HitTheBooksHQ 🔵 The Hammer on Twitter - https://x.com/TheHammerHQ ⬛ The Hammer on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheHammerHQ 🟪 The Hammer on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/thehammerhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Brad - https://x.com/BradPowers7 🔵 Follow Joey - https://x.com/JoeyKnish22 ALL OUR CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@CirclesOffHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ The Hammer Betting Network is an industry leader in providing trusted sports betting content. Visit The Hammer HQ's channel page for access to all of the network's YouTube channels, as well as more content from this channel specifically. Check out our website at https://thehammer.bet/ to find all of The Hammer's content, including videos and articles. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG. #CollegeFootball #CFP #CollegeFootballPlayoff #SportsBetting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices