Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

Former Oregon athletic director Pat Kilkenny joins the show to talk about the upcoming Oregon vs Gonzaga basketball game that will be held at the Moda Center in November. Kilkenny discusses the baseball team and the significant investment required for the program, contrasting it with the football program, where the funding appears to be endless. Kilkenny says that the baseball program has been funded without any help from Phil Knight. Kilkenny is disappointed with the NCAA for how they haven't dealt with NIL and says that college sports have lost a little bit of it's charm.

Oregon State head coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss Oregon State's rough game against Cal in week one. Bray talks about what went wrong in the Beavers opening game loss to Cal, but also mentioned that they were close in numerous situations. Bray gives a message to frustrated Beavers fans and lets them know that losing isn't expected. Bray previews the Oregon State week two game against Fresno State and expects the team to bounce back.

Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team's loss to BYU over the weekend. Barnum talks about whether coaches are being a little more snarky with one another in public. Barnum thinks that coaches are not afraid to say things about other coaches because of the NIL deals and wins they get over one another. Barnum talks about the obstacles they face as a team when they have to play the games where they get paid by the other schools. Barnum talks about the little things he does to treat his players fairly and make them feel like they are at a big-time college football program.

John Canzano is in talking about week one of college football. Canzano gives his reactions to all of the biggest games over the weekend, including the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers. Canzano wonders how much longer Kalen DeBoer will be the head coach of Alabama, but also wonders why there are some fans who want Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers gone. Canzano talks about Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy's comments about Oregon and how much money they spend. Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team's loss to BYU over the weekend. Barnum talks about if coaches are being a little more snarky with one another in public. Barnum thinks that coaches are not afraid to say things about other coaches because of the NIL deals and wins they get over one another. Barnum talks about the obstacles they face as a team when they have to play the games where they get paid by the other schools. Barnum talks about the little things he does to treat his players fairly and make

John Canzano is in talking about college football week one and previewing the games. Canzano talks about what the most important things are going to be in the Oregon State, Oregon, and Portland State week one games. Later, Canzano talks about the big-time games in week one and makes his picks in some of the biggest games of the weekend. The BFT jury is back and talking about top ten matchups in college football week one, who do you hate as a sports fan, and should adults try to get autographs from athletes? The big splash, what's on tap, and much more!

John Canzano is in and wondering how we can improve college football. Should the sport add a commissioner like Nick Saban, or should there be automatic Power 4 match-ups between conferences? Later, Canzano also picks his winner and loser from the Micah Parsons blockbuster trade. Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program. Walker previews the Oregon State vs Cal matchup in week one of the season. Walker discusses how he is preparing for Cal after the Beavers got blown out by Cal last season. Walker talks about the difference between the Beavers offense this season and last, and tells Canzano how new quarterback Maalik Murphy has become the leader of the team. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning joins the show to preview the Oregon Ducks vs the Montana State Bobcats. Lanning discusses Montana State and mentions that they are one of the top running teams in the nation. Lanning talks about game prep week and what goes through it. Lanning is looking for his team to avoid mental mistakes as they face

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning joins the show to preview the Oregon Ducks vs the Montana State Bobcats. Lanning discusses Montana State and mentions that they are one of the top running teams in the nation. Lanning talks about game prep week and what goes through it. Lanning is looking for his team to avoid mental mistakes as they face Montana State. The two talk about Lanning's favorite midnight snack and his weight this season.

Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program. Walker previews the Oregon State vs Cal matchup in week one of the season. Walker discusses how he is preparing for Cal after the Beavers got blown out by Cal last season. Walker talks about the difference between the Beavers' offense this season and last, and tells Canzano how new quarterback Maalik Murphy has become the leader of the team.

John Canzano is in discussing college football week one. Canzano previews the games that he is looking forward to including a game that isn't being talked about as one of the games he can't wait to watch. Later, Canzano talks about the UNLV AD taking shots at the Pac-12. Oregon State head coach Trent Bray joins the program. Bray talks about his coaching style and how he has adjusted it heading into year two. Bray discusses new quarterback Maalik Murphy and what he will bring to the offense, including his ability to throw the football down the field. Bray previews the Cal Bears and discusses head coach Justin Wilcox, as well as what he expects from Cal. Bray also mentions what show he was obsessed with during the offseason. Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, Jeff Faraudo, joins the program to discuss the Oregon State vs Cal game in week one. Faraudo talks about how this Cal is the unknown because the coaches haven't allowed the media to get a look at practice, which is not how it used to be in Berkeley. Faraudo

Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, Jeff Faraudo, joins the program to discuss the Oregon State vs Cal game in week one. Faraudo talks about how this Cal is the unknown because the coaches haven't allowed the media to get a look at practice, which is not how it used to be in Berkeley. Faraudo doesn't expect true freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to be leaned upon to win the game, but expects the Cal offense to be able to throw the football against the Oregon State defense.

Oregon State head coach Trent Bray joins the program. Bray talks about his coaching style and how he has adjusted it heading into year two. Bray discusses new quarterback Maalik Murphy and what he will bring to the offense, including his ability to throw the football down the field. Bray previews the Cal Bears and discusses head coach Justin Wilcox, as well as what he expects from Cal. Bray also mentions what show he was obsessed with during the offseason.

John Canzano is in talking about the Cleveland Browns naming Dillon Gabriel their backup quarterback. Canzano wants to put to rest the narrative that this move is racially motivated while also recognizing that racism is everywhere in sports. NBC News sports reporter Andrew Greif joins the program to discuss his new book "Beyond Fast". The book is about how a high school coach revolutionized distance running. The coach went through plenty of obstacles, and Greif talks about some of the obstacles from the book. Greif is a former Oregon athlete, and he talks about if growing up in Coos Bay, Oregon, helped shape his life. Greif talks about race inside a locker room and how it plays a role, if any, for players in the professional leagues. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss the loss to Tarleton State in week 0 of the college football season. Barnum talks about what he did wrong in the blowout loss in week 0, but vouches that he will be better going forward. Barnum discusses

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss the loss to Tarleton State in week 0 of the college football season. Barnum talks about what he did wrong in the blowout loss in week 0, but vouches that he will be better going forward. Barnum discusses how it's challenging to keep your team together when playing against exceptionally strong teams and suffering losses. Barnum mentions how much money they are getting for playing against BYU and compares the Cougars to the Oregon Ducks.

NBC News sports reporter Andrew Greif joins the program to discuss his new book "Beyond Fast". The book is about how a high school coach revolutionized distance running. The coach went through plenty of obstacles, and Greif talks about some of the obstacles from the book. Greif is a former Oregon athlete, and he talks about if growing up in Coos Bay, Oregon, helped shape his life. Greif talks about race inside a locker room and how it plays a role, if any, for players in the professional leagues.

John Canzano is in talking about week 0 of college football and the disappointing loss by the Portland State Vikings. Portland State lost to Tarelton State 42-0 and Canzano wonders what is wrong with the Vikings football program and if they should get rid of it all together. Later, Canzano talks about Shedeur Sanders' performance in the Browns preseason game over the weekend where Sanders took five sacks. Canzano thinks that it's not all Sanders' fault, but he is a lot to blame. The great Phil Steele joins the program to talk about college football week one. Steele gives his opinions on Oregon and Oregon State heading into the season. Steele also talks about how he comes up with who graces the cover of the magazine. KJR in Seattle's Ian Furness joins the program to discuss potential new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon. Furness says that in hockey circles that Dundon is considered cheap and was actually voted as the least liked owner according to NHL agents. Furness also previews Washington State football and w

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss college football week 0 and Stanford's loss to Hawaii. Wilner also discusses the Oregon Ducks this season and suggests that Oregon should avoid receiving a bye in the college football playoff and instead secure a home playoff game. Wilner talks about Boise State and has some real questions about the Broncos this season without Ashton Jeanty. Wilner also gives his Heisman and national champion picks.

KJR in Seattle's Ian Furness joins the program to discuss potential new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon. Furness says that in hockey circles that Dundon is considered cheap and was actually voted as the least liked owner according to NHL agents. Furness also previews Washington State football and what he expects from the Cougars as the season is upon us. Furness talks about the new Pac-12 and has a worry about the new conference that one team will dominate the conference.

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in for John Canzano and the guys are talking about week 0 of the college football season! The season kicks off tomorrow and the guys give their thoughts and predictions for the games. Later, the guys talk about the NFL off-season and the 49ers acquiring running back Brian Robinson Jr from the Commanders. University of Oregon radio analyst Mike Jorgensen joins the program to get us ready for the Ducks upcoming season. Jorgensen talks about the strides that quarterback Dante Moore has made and why Moore will be a very good quarterback this season. Jorgensen talks about freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore and says that Moore has all the tools to be effective as a true freshman. Montana State will be the Ducks first opponent, and while Jorgensen thinks the Bobcats can put up a fight. Jorgensen thinks that Dante Moore's familiarity with the offense will be the difference. Jorgensen mentions a few players he thinks will stand out on the defensive side. Locked on College Football

Locked on College Football podcast host Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to talk about college football and some of the new changes in the sport, including the SEC going to nine conference games and the adjusted metrics to the CFP when it comes to strength of schedule. McLaughlin talks about week 0 and gives his picks for some of the big games. McLaughlin thinks Washington has a high ceiling. McLaughlin talks about Dakorien Moore at Oregon and what impact he could make this season. McLaughlin talks about Oregon State and what he could see out of the Beavers this season.

University of Oregon radio analyst Mike Jorgensen joins the program to get us ready for the Ducks upcoming season. Jorgensen talks about the strides that quarterback Dante Moore has made and why Moore will be a very good quarterback this season. Jorgensen talks about freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore and says that Moore has all the tools to be effective as a true freshman. Montana State will be the Ducks first opponent, and while Jorgensen thinks the Bobcats can put up a fight. Jorgensen thinks that Dante Moore's familiarity with the offense will be the difference. Jorgensen mentions a few players he thinks will stand out on the defensive side.