Ben is back and with him, he brings two weeks of hot takes that were dearly missed. This week, Ben and Garrett dive into Ben's early-season hot takes before diving deep into Nuttycombe analysis which features clear favorites, potential title challengers, teams the guys like and of course, bold predictions. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

UCLA Hires Andrew Ferris (2:19)
Ben's Hot Takes (6:26)
Who Is Tuohy's Biggest Threat? (27:12)
Notre Dame Men (28:39)
Nuttycombe Men's Preview (33:30)
Nuttycombe Women's Preview (42:48)

Blue Oval Podcast: Valby & Blanks Stun, Northern Arizona Sweeps Nuttycombe

Welcome to the Blue Oval Podcast, presented by The Stride Report. Join Ben Weisel and Garrett Zatlin every Wednesday as they take a deep dive into all of the key distance running action and headlines throughout the NCAA. With in-depth analysis, inside knowledge of major news stories and light-hearted banter, the Blue Oval Podcast is a "must have" in your podcast rotation. Be sure to rate, review, and most importantly, subscribe!