Flagged For Discussion
Two college football fans who probably love this sport more than we should. Hosted by Farbod Markazi and Jace Hatfield, Flagged for Discussion brings you weekly episodes diving into everything college football — from breaking down the biggest games to reacting to all the chaos, drama, and never-ending changes in the sport. We’ll call it how we see it, and we’re not afraid to get a little emotional about it… because that’s what being a fan is all about.
Episodes

Aug 11, 2025
Aug 11, 2025
1hr 34 min
It’s here... our official 2025 College Football Picks Show 🔥🏈 No hypotheticals. No holding back. Just our full slate of predictions for the entire 2025 season. We break down everything: – Our Top 5 Heisman finalists & winner 🏆 – Every conference championship matchup & winner (Big 12, ACC, B1G, SEC) – Our Group of 5 playoff pick – Full 12-team playoff bracket predictions – Who’s making the National Title game – Our 2025 national champion 🏆 📱 Follow us everywhere: TikTok: flagged4discussion Twitter/X: f4discussion YouTube: flaggedfordiscussion Anywhere you get your podcasts: flaggedfordiscussion

Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
1hr 14 min
Nico Iamaleava is back in LA and ready to lead UCLA — but will he regret leaving Tennessee? We break down his supporting cast, what to expect under second-year head coach DeShaun Foster, and whether the move back home could cost him on the national stage.
Next up: Is Oregon being slept on? The Ducks return a talented and reloaded roster, yet the national buzz has been strangely quiet. We dive into why the ceiling might be higher than people think…and is Dante Moore the guy?
Then we talk DJ Lagway’s injury and why it could dramatically shift Florida’s season. Can Billy Napier survive another tough year, or is his seat getting hotter?
We wrap with some great news: Coach Prime is officially cancer-free 🙌
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Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
1hr 22 min
We’re breaking down the entire ACC heading into 2025 — and yes, we start with SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee’s viral comments calling out the SEC’s “top heaviness.”
We rank every ACC team into tiers, predict how Clemson, Miami, and FSU stack up, and debate:
– CFP Contenders – Does the ACC have more than two horses at the top? – Lashlee vs the SEC: Does he have a point? – Does Clemson need to win the Natty this year?
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Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
1hr 11 min
In honor of SEC Media Days, we're breaking down ALL things SEC in 2025. First, is Nick Saban actually coming back? McElroy, Finebaum, and Kiffin all weighed in — and we’ve got our own takes on where he could land if he did.
Then: it’s SEC COOKOUT time. Who’s running the grill? Who just brought the paper plates? We place every SEC team in tiers to preview the pecking order.
We wrap with hot seat talks, Heisman favorites, and what Brian Kelly is doing to keep LSU focused.

Jul 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025
1hr 13 min
We’re breaking down the Big 12 like it’s the Wild West: Outlaws, Sheriffs, Ranch Hands, Saloon Extras, and Tumbleweeds. Who’s got the firepower to win it all? We give our picks, future bets, and longshot sprinkles. Can the Big 12 ever match the SEC or B1G? Plus: Brett Yormark doubles down on 5+11 and Coach Prime shares his blueprint

Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
35 min
Jace takes the mic solo for a recruiting-heavy episode, spotlighting 2026’s biggest risers (and fallers).
Plus:🔘 EA CFB 26 early release day!🔘 ESPN’s top sleeper picks — do they actually make sense?🔘 Ohio State’s newest star WR makes a big promise.

Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
1hr 24 min
We go deep on the Big Ten title race: Will Oregon repeat? Will Michigan bounce back? Is Penn State finally ready to win big? And does Ohio State actually still have something to prove? Farbod's got his B1G Seating Chart, check it out!
Plus:
🔘 A fresh Program Report on Rhule, Dillingham & Kirby
🔘 CBB 28 gets a release window (!?)
🔘 One Game: Michigan vs. Oklahoma is circled

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1hr 22 min
The Big Ten and SEC are butting heads over the future of the College Football Playoff. Should the 5+7 AQ model win out, or is the 5+11 at-large format the future? We break it all down. We also react to Clark Brooks’ Top 100 player list for 2025 — and ask: Should we fade Georgia and buy into teams like Oregon, Bama, and even Indiana? Plus, this week’s Program Report covers: Steve Sarkisian (Texas) Jonathan Smith (Michigan State) Dabo Swinney (Clemson) And we wrap with a quick look at Syracuse vs Tennessee in Week 1.

Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
1hr 30 min
It's our 10th episode, so it was appropriate for Jace to unveil his Top 10 Teams with the Most to Prove in 2025 — from USC and Alabama to Florida and Michigan — and we break down who’s under the most pressure heading into the season. Then, it’s time to give Ryan Day his long-overdue flowers as we dive into our latest Program Report, featuring Day, Josh Heupel, and Dave Aranda. Plus: - Brian Kelly’s quote about Clemson game - Alabama’s QB1 update - One Game: TCU at UNC - 6-in-60 rapid-fire takes

Jun 8, 2025
Jun 8, 2025
1hr 48 min
In Episode 9 of Flagged for Discussion, we dive deep into the passing of the House Settlement and the monumental shift it creates across college football. What does this mean for roster building, scholarship limits, and the future of walk-ons? How quickly can schools and conferences realistically build out internal systems to handle payroll and compliance? Plus, with the NCAA launching a new College Sports Commission, we debate whether this group will bring clarity or just more confusion. Then, we break down the impact of Evan Stewart’s potentially season-ending injury on Oregon’s playoff hopes and offensive ceiling. Finally, it's round 3 of The Program Report, where we rate and rank Kalani Sitake, P.J. Fleck, and Curt Cignetti across our four core categories. And finally, we close with a look at the Utah–UCLA showdown to open the season. College football just changed forever — and we’re here to talk about it.




