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On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports.
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April 17, 2025
Penn State’s offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki is one of the most creative minds in college football. In this episode, we dive deep into his offensive philosophy, how he’s developing Drew Allar into a future star, and the culture shift happening inside the Penn State football building. Kotelnicki opens up about why he left Lance Leipold after 11 years, what it was like getting hired by James Franklin, and how he’s building a unit that’s tough, explosive, and hard to defend. We break down the plays, the process, and the mindset behind one of the most intriguing offenses in the country, and why Penn State fans should be excited for what’s coming. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $50 bonus from PrizePicks with code "Next Up": https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/NextUp SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpWithAdam?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM: INSTAGRAM | https://shorturl.at/d9IdQ X | https://x.com/NextUpWithAdam TIKTOK | https://shorturl.at/qasuc SPOTIFY | https://shorturl.at/5ZdaK APPLE PODCASTS | https://shorturl.at/mW49D For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS: 0:17 - Year 1 vs Year 2 Spring Ball 1:46 - Why Coach Kotelnicki chose Penn State 4:24 - What surprised Coach Kotelnicki when arriving to Happy Valley 5:35 - Implementing an offensive identity 8:20 - Drew Allar's next step 10:39 - Penn State's wide receiver room 12:38 - Being a creative offensive coordinator 15:20 - Balancing risk as a playcaller 18:34 - Overcoming adversity 20:29 - Best piece of advice Coach Kotelnicki has ever received 22:07 - What Coach Kotelnicki wants to see in 2025 from his offense On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports. Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
April 10, 2025
In this episode of Next Up with Adam Breneman, presented by Teamworks, USC General Manager Chad Bowden joins the show for a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a national powerhouse football program. Chad shares how he made the decision to leave Notre Dame and join Lincoln Riley at USC in just 24 hours, and why he believes California is home to the best high school football talent in the country. He opens up about how the role of a college football GM has evolved, what most fans and media don’t understand about NIL, and the pressure that comes with building not just a roster, but a culture. From his daily routine, to what it’s like working alongside Lincoln Riley, to USC’s transition to the Big Ten—this conversation is packed with insight from one of the sharpest minds in college football. If you're a USC fan, a football junkie, or just curious about what goes into building a powerhouse program in today’s game, this is a must-watch. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpWithAdam?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM: INSTAGRAM | https://shorturl.at/d9IdQ X | https://x.com/NextUpWithAdam TIKTOK | https://shorturl.at/qasuc SPOTIFY | https://shorturl.at/5ZdaK APPLE PODCASTS | https://shorturl.at/mW49D For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro :36 - When Bowden knew he wanted to go to USC 1:51 - How the GM role has changed in the past 3 years 2:50 - Strategy for developing and maintaining relationships 4:38 - Winning the offseason as a GM 7:04 - Day in the life as USC football GM 9:05 - Favorite moment so far at USC 10:00 - Lessons form Lincoln Riley 10:58 -USC joining the Big 10 12:19 - What fans don't understand about NIL 13:52 - How USC can win a National Championship On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports. Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
April 3, 2025
Duke Head Coach Manny Diaz joins Adam Breneman for an in-depth conversation about his coaching journey, leadership philosophy, and the challenges of building a winning program in today’s college football landscape. From getting fired at Texas in 2013 to leading Miami and coordinating one of the nation’s top defenses at Penn State, Diaz has seen it all. Now, he’s taking on a new challenge at Duke, and he’s determined to make his mark. In this episode, Diaz shares his approach to building a strong culture, the importance of toughness in his coaching philosophy, and what it takes to recruit and retain top talent in the era of the transfer portal. He also reflects on the pivotal moments in his career, the lessons he learned from James Franklin, and the differences between taking over at Duke versus Miami. Whether you’re a college football fan, coach, or aspiring leader, this conversation provides valuable insight into the mindset of a Power 4 head coach and what it takes to succeed at the highest level. Don’t miss this inside look at the future of Duke Football and the man leading the charge. PRIZEPICKS: Get a $50 bonus from PrizePicks with code "Next Up": https://www.prizepicks.com/ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@NextUpWithAdam?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW NEXT UP WITH ADAM: INSTAGRAM | https://shorturl.at/d9IdQ X | https://x.com/NextUpWithAdam TIKTOK | https://shorturl.at/qasuc SPOTIFY | https://shorturl.at/5ZdaK APPLE PODCASTS | https://shorturl.at/mW49D For sponsorships or business inquiries reach out to: [email protected] CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - First team meeting at Duke 2:40 - First order of business as Duke Head Coach 4:27 - Pivotal moment in Coach Diaz’s career 5:35 - Coaching philosophy 6:25 - Being a production assistant at ESPN 8:26 - When Coach Diaz knew he wanted to be a head coach 9:14 - Process of getting job at Duke 14:09 - Taking over Duke vs. Taking over Miami 15:07 - Building a staff 17:07 - What Coach Diaz looks for in young coaches 18:59 - Lessons from Coach Franklin 22:10 - Ready to be a head coach again 23:46 - Building a relationship with players 26:21 - Building a team to win now vs. building for the future 27:50 - When Coach Diaz knew his team was tough 29:20 - Managing risk during a game 30:18 - Spring Practice thoughts 32:47 - Important stats to Coach Diaz 34:23 - Play calling as a head coach 35:34 - Being honest with players 36:35 - Advice to his younger self 37:24 - Overcoming adversity 40:05 - Biggest challenge at Duke 41:11 - Duke’s culture 44:33 - What will take Duke to the next level 45:07 - NIL at Duke 46:42 - Philosophical changes throughout coaching journey 48:10 - Coach Diaz’s why On Next Up, college football analyst Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in college sports and lets them tell their stories unfiltered, direct to the fans. Next Up is a Front Office Sports Network show featuring candid, open, and honest conversations with the most impactful figures in college sports including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives shaping the business of college sports. Adam is a former All-American, Penn State alum and media personality. Front Office Sports is the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the intersection of sports, business and culture.
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