In a report published October 13, 2026, The Ruffino & Joe Show provided a preview of several major College Football Week 7 matchups. Hosts Blake Ruffino and Joe DeLeone analyzed upcoming games including Notre Dame versus BYU, Ohio State versus Indiana, and Alabama versus Tennessee.
The preview highlighted the matchup between Notre Dame and BYU, noting that this may be the first time the nation sees Notre Dame outside of Week 1. The hosts discussed the Notre Dame defense, which is led by Marcus Freeman and features the number one overall defense in the country. In discussing the Provo environment, the hosts noted the high level of viewership surrounding the program.
The discussion also covered the matchup between Indiana and Ohio State. Joe DeLeone suggested that Ohio State is the lean for the game based on Indiana's issues so far this season. However, he noted that expectations for Indiana have been defied in the past, including during their national championship run last season. The hosts suggested this game has significant implications and matches the intensity of previous high-profile matchups.
Beyond the specific matchups, the hosts touched upon various college football topics, including NIL and the impact of coaching decisions. They also mentioned that Mike Roach from 247
Sports is scheduled to appear later in the week to discuss recruiting implications related to current situations.
The hosts indicated they would continue to provide content throughout the week, with more live broadcasts scheduled for upcoming days to break down more games.
The podcast was sponsored by Kalshi, a prediction market platform where users can trade on various outcomes. The hosts encouraged listeners to subscribe and share the show on social media platforms like X, formerly Twitter, to support the program's growth toward 40,000 subscribers.
