Show notes
College football analyst Brooks Austin joins The Groff Show for a wide-ranging conversation from the NFL Combine. We break down why Caleb Downs might be the best player in the NFL Draft, discuss the 2026 quarterback class featuring Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier and Carson Beck, and talk about the biggest problems facing college football today. Brooks also shares how he built his platform as one of the top independent college football creators, his breakthrough moment with Paul Finebaum, and why understanding the “why” behind the game matters more than just the highlights. If you enjoy college football analysis, film breakdown and real conversations about the sport, this episode is for you.00:00 Intro01:10 Brooks Austin Named a Top 5 CFB Creator02:13 Starting on YouTube & Advice for Young Content Creators03:44 Why Brooks Focuses on Film Breakdowns06:33 Paul Finebaum Breakthrough Moment08:09 Sports Media Influences Growing Up11:23 Watching Players Reach the NFL Combine14:00 Caleb Downs: Best Player in the NFL Draft?17:09 2026 QB Class: Ty Simpson, Garrett Nussmeier & Carson Beck21:28 Rueben Bain vs David Bailey: The Arm Length Debate24:21 Underrated NFL Draft WRs to Watch26:43 Brooks Austin’s Offseason27:48 The Return of the 4-3 Defense in CFB30:58 Best Transfer Portal Class: Texas or LSU?34:24 Natty Contenders: Texas, Georgia, Oregon & Ohio State36:17 Notre Dame Hype & CJ Carr Discussion39:19 College Football’s Governance Problems42:57 Pressure at Texas: Sark & Arch Manning43:59 The State of Georgia Football47:14 Is Alabama in Trouble Under Kalen DeBoer?49:03 Miami ACC Odds vs Texas Tech Big 12 Odds51:17 Wrap Up & Final Thoughts
