The Blackout

Pick’em Profile: Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas enters 2024 regaining QB Jalon Daniels from the back injury that held him out of most of the 2023 season, losing OC Andy Kotelnicki to Penn State, & eyeing a Big XII title with Texas & Oklahoma moving on to the SEC. What's in store for the Jayhawks?In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the KU's roster, the Jayhawks' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead.Join us again Friday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Iowa State Cyclones (the 14th of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmDPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pick’em Profile: Miami Hurricanes

Mario Cristobal led the Hurricanes to some very disappointing lows. Now, heading into 2024, Miami is set with a talented core of players, big additions from the transfer portal, and higher expectations than last season's 7-6 finish would have many people believing in.In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Miami's roster, the Hurricanes' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead.Join us again Monday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Louisville Cardinals (the 12th of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmDPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pick’em Profile: NC State Wolfpack

2023 saw another exceptional defense hit the field in Raleigh, NC, but the Wolfpack offense left a lot to be desired on the offensive side of the ball. Heading into 2024, Dave Doeren's team welcomes a lot of transfers on offense to try and remedy the ailments of last season.In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the NC State's roster, the Wolfpack's most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead.Join us again Wednesday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Missouri Tigers (the 10th of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmDPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pick’em Profile: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

A year ago, Notre Dame was good but not great, as it hit its collective head against the ceiling of the best teams it played in 2023, finishing 10-3.In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Notre Dame's roster, the Fighting Irish's most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead.Join us again Friday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the North Carolina Tar Heels (the eighth of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmDPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pick’em Profile: Ole Miss Rebels

The Portal King was at it again this offseason. Lane Kiffin brings back an ultra-talented offense and add portal pieces to both sides of the ball to set up a potential playoff run from Oxford, MS.In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Ole Miss' roster updates, the Rebels' most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead.Join us again Monday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Oklahoma State Cowboys (the sixth of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmDPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pick’em Profile: Texas A&M Aggies

Mike Elko returns to Texas A&M - this time as head coach, rather than defensive coordinator. What lies before him is a roster laden with talent but missing some stars from the 2023 version of the Aggies.In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Texas A&M's roster updates, most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead.Join us again Wednesday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Texas Longhorns (the fourth of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmDPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pick’em Profile: Washington Huskies

In 2023, Washington came up just shy of winning a national championship. After its loss to Michigan in the Natty, Husky faithful watched as their head coach left for Alabama, their roster quickly depleted, and their athletic department shifted for greener (er, richer) pastures in the Big Ten.Now, with Jedd Fisch taking the place of Kalen DeBoer, nearly an entirely new roster, and many new foes on the 2024 schedule, go no further than finding out what UW's outlook is for the season ahead.In this episode, Thomas Black & Eric Mulhair discuss the Huskies' roster updates, most important games on the schedule, and their ideas for what outcome we'll all see in the season ahead.Join us again Friday, on Patreon, for another Pick'em Preview covering the Utah Utes (the second of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmDPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Co-Host + 2024-25 Season-Preview Details

The Blackout is back, ahead of the 2024-25 College Football Pick'em Season! Thomas Black, here as always, is joined by new co-host Eric Mulhair. Don't worry: Alan Denton is still going to be around - just in a different fashion than before!Join us again a week from today on this podcast feed for a FREE Pick'em Preview covering the Washington Huskies (the first of 18 Pick'em Previews coming this summer). Following that episode, throughout the offseason, every other Pick'em Preview will be reserved for Season-Ticket Holders on The Blackout's Patreon account. On top of that, all the money that comes into The Blackout's Patreon will be used to increase the prize pot for all of our future contests!Want to help others get involved? Send them the link for the Registration Form below. That will sign them up to receive invitations to our groups and will give us all the info we need to distribute any prizes necessary.REGISTRATION FORM: http://eepurl.com/hF1AmDPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackoutPodMUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Championship ATS Pick’em Pod: Michigan-Washington

It's time for college football's National Championship. With that, not only is it time to name a CFP champion, it's also time to determine the Top 3 prize winners in The Blackout's ATS Bowl Pick'em. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to Thomas Black's & Zane Chappalear's ATS Locks in:Michigan (-4.5) vs WashingtonHINT: With Thomas in a tie for first place heading into the Natty, you'd be served well to know where he's going with his pick.If you would like to gain access to TB's & ZC's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Alan Denton's Natty ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level!Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan | Lock the Block by RIOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Championship Week ATS Pick’em Pod: SMU-Tulane, Oregon-Washington, App State-Troy, Oklahoma State-Texas

This is the final week of The Blackout's regular-season ATS Pick'em, and now is the time to listen to Thomas Black's picks! TB is in the Top 3, and knowing what he's doing can allow you to block him, follow his lead to a better spot, or flip picks, giving yourself a solid chance to catch or pass him. With $350 in cash and prizes reserved for the Top 3, knowing the competition as best as you can is a BIG DEAL! This week, listen to TB's & Alan Denton's ATS Locks & other picks (12:08) in:SMU (+3.5) at Tulane, Oregon (-9.5) vs Washington, Appalachian State (+6.5) at Troy, & Oklahoma State (+13.5) vs TexasIf you would like to gain access to Thomas Black's & Alan Denton's Confidence Value Picks, plus other additional tools to help you in the 2023-24 season, visit The Blackout's Patreon account (NOTE: to get weekly CVPs, join at the Walk-On tier or higher). Plus, you'll get Zane Chappalear's Championship Week ATS Locks & CVPs by email if you join at the Team Captain level!Want to invite a friend to compete for hundreds of dollars in cash & prizes in The Blackout's Bowl-Season Against-the-Spread & Confidence Pick'ems? Copy and send this link to a friend via text or email: Registration Form.MUSIC: Raw Space by Spazz Cardigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices