The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Rebuilding Through Faith & Football | Coach Scott Cochran on Addiction, Recovery & Mentorship
Dec 30, 2025
Scott Cochran, a renowned college football strength coach and author, shares his compelling journey through opioid addiction and recovery. He discusses the pivotal role of family, faith, and accountability in reshaping his life as well as his coaching philosophy. Cochran candidly recounts how, after hitting rock bottom, he found peace and honesty in faith, which transformed his mentoring approach. He also highlights his innovative concept of 'skull sessions' for mental development and tells inspiring stories about coaching legends like Nick Saban.
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Overdose That Changed Everything
- Scott Cochran describes reaching a near-fatal overdose after taking fentanyl he thought was something else.
- His wife found him and brought him back, which became the turning point toward recovery.
From Headaches To Full Addiction
- Scott explains migraines from yelling led doctors to prescribe oxycodone and Vicodin, which escalated quickly.
- Over years he moved from oral pills to snorting and sourcing larger amounts from dealers.
A Daily Cycle Of Dependency
- Scott recounts daily routines of taking pills multiple times per day that consumed his life for eight to ten years.
- He sought new doctors and dealers when prescriptions ran out, making addiction relentless.