2026 Meetings & Speakers

Stewart Mandel - College Football Editor-in-Chief of THE ATHLETIC

Stewart Mandel is Editor-in-Chief for College Football at The Athletic and one of the nation's most recognized college football writers and analysts. A longtime observer of the sport, Stewart is known for his insight into everything from the College Football Playoff and conference realignment to the personalities and storylines that make Saturdays so much fun. He is also an author and co-host of The Audible podcast.

Andy Staples - Co-Host of the popular Andy & Ari On3 daily podcast

Andy Staples is one of the most respected and entertaining voices in college football media. Currently a national college football analyst and host for On3, Andy co-hosts the popular Andy & Ari On3 show, providing daily analysis of the biggest games, stories and personalities shaping the sport. A former University of Florida football player, Andy brings the perspective of someone who has both played the game and spent years covering it from the inside.

Bobby Carpenter - Former Ohio State All-American Linebacker and national media personality

Bobby Carpenter is a former Ohio State All-American linebacker, first-round NFL Draft pick and one of college football's most recognizable media personalities. A member of Ohio State's 2002 National Championship team, Bobby went on to play six seasons in the NFL before building a successful career in sports media. His combination of playing experience, football knowledge and personality has made him a popular voice on both television and radio.

EDGAR THOMPSON & MIKE BIANCHI

Edgar Thompson and Mike Bianchi bring two familiar Florida sports voices to the Orlando Touchdown Club. Thompson is the Orlando Sentinel's senior writer covering the Florida Gators, reporting from Gainesville on Florida football, recruiting and the rapidly changing world of college athletics. Bianchi has been an Orlando Sentinel sports columnist for more than two decades, covering UCF, Florida, Florida State, the Orlando Magic and the biggest stories in Central Florida sports. A longtime friend and familiar face to OTC members, Mike also served for years as the Club's emcee. Together, Edgar and Mike promise plenty of college football conversation, stories and opinions.

Charles Davis - Veteran broadcaster and Lead College Football Analyst for CBS Sports

Charles Davis is a veteran football broadcaster and analyst for CBS Sports and one of the most respected voices in the game. Beginning this fall, he takes on the role of lead college football analyst for CBS Sports. A former University of Tennessee defensive back, Charles has built a distinguished broadcasting career covering both college football and the NFL, bringing an uncommon combination of football knowledge, preparation and personality to every broadcast.

Mike Kruczek and Daunte Culpepper

Back Together Again! Former UCF Head Coach Mike Kruczek and All-American quarterback Daunte Culpepper reunite for a special Orlando Touchdown Club evening. Together, they were part of a pivotal era in UCF football history, as Culpepper developed into one of the nation's premier quarterbacks and helped put the Knights on the national football map. They'll share stories and memories from the team and the years that helped launch UCF toward the program it is today. (And yes, they might look slightly different today than they do in the picture on our Home page.)

Rick Neuheisel

Rick Neuheisel is one of college football's most recognizable voices and personalities. A former Rose Bowl MVP quarterback at UCLA, he went on to become head coach at Colorado, Washington and UCLA, compiling 87 career victories and leading Washington to a Rose Bowl championship. Today, Rick is a longtime college football analyst for CBS Sports, where his experience as both a player and coach gives him a unique perspective on the biggest games, personalities and stories shaping the sport.

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