# Urban Meyer on Lane Kiffin, Marcus Freeman on the NFL, SMU Preview

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Podcast: [The Ruffino & Joe Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ruffino-joe-show-6037899)
Published: 2026-07-06T00:25:33+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino discuss the biggest college football news and rumors, starting with Marcus Freeman and the growing conversation around whether the Notre Dame head coach could eventually leave college football for the NFL. They also react to Urban Meyer's comment that Lane Kiffin needs to win now at LSU. Plus, they preview SMU football for the 2026 college football season. Rhett Lashlee has built SMU into one of the most intriguing programs in the ACC, and Kevin Jennings gives the Mustangs a dynamic quarterback who could help SMU make another major jump. 0:00 Introduction 7:50 Urban Meyer on Lane Kiffin 24:35 Marcus Freeman NFL 44:30 SMU Preview

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