From there, we sort all 16 teams into tiers and work through a crowded middle class that may be deeper than either of us expected. How much should Utah’s infrastructure matter after major changes on the sideline and along both lines of scrimmage? Can Arizona, TCU or Kansas State stay in the championship race? Are we falling too hard for Oklahoma State’s potential, and how much faith should we place in Kenny Dillingham as Arizona State faces the conference’s most difficult schedule?

We also identify the players we are most interested in watching, debate several new quarterback situations and make our early Big 12 Championship Game predictions. Plus, the Monster Energy sponsorship inspires a shady monetization strategy, Willie Fritz becomes the world’s most dependable roofing contractor, and one verbal stumble launches a questionable new Cincinnati business venture.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - The Monster Energy Big 12?
6:25 - The Basics & Big Themes
17:05 - Surprise Observations
20:09 - Contender Tiers

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We also dig into James Franklin’s full-scale reboot at Virginia Tech, Ty’s increasingly dangerous belief in NC State, and a pivotal season for Brent Key at Georgia Tech. With new quarterbacks, rebuilt offensive lines, coordinator changes and transfer portal additions everywhere, how much confidence should we place in recognizable coaches and favorable schedules? Plus, we examine why Cal could become one of the most entertaining teams in college football, whether Syracuse can recover with Steve Angeli back under center, and what Bill O’Brien can realistically build at Boston College.

Elsewhere, Dan experiments with performance-enhancing inhalers, Ty launches Bros for Brohm, the Calgorithm gains strength, and we issue another annual warning about hiring Ted Roof.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:01 - Duke Blue Devils Preview
14:26 - Clemson Tigers Preview
25:00 - NC State Wolfpack Preview
32:29 - Louisville Cardinals Preview
40:22 - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Preview
50:36 - Virginia Tech Hokies Preview
1:06:02 - Cal Golden Bears Preview
1:12:53 - Syracuse Orange Preview
1:18:03 - Boston College Eagles Preview
1:22:33 - Parting Shots

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We also examine whether SMU is ready to take another step under Rhett Lashlee, whether Virginia can build on last season’s breakthrough with defense and small ball, and whether Pitt can turn another fast start into something more sustainable. Florida State enters a defining seventh season under Mike Norvell, while North Carolina begins Year 2 of the Bill Belichick experiment with Bobby Petrino running the offense. Wake Forest remains dangerous, strange and difficult to play, while Stanford begins a patient rebuild under Tavita Pritchard.

Plus: The Davis Warren Commission, Mid-Atlantic Hawkeyes, quarterback passport stamps, an unexpected amount of Train trivia, HGTV renovation metaphors, and an important reminder to wash your produce.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:11 - Virginia Cavaliers Preview
17:30 - Miami Hurricanes Preview
29:13 - Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
41:14 - SMU Mustangs Preview
47:04 - Pitt Panthers Preview
53:29 - Florida State Seminoles Preview
1:03:32 - North Carolina Tar Heels Preview
1:08:08 - Wake Forest Demon Deacons Preview
1:14:03 - Stanford Cardinal Preview

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From there, we sort the rest of the ACC into contender tiers and confront the question that defines the league this season: Who comes after Miami? We debate how much to trust Kevin Jennings and SMU, Jeff Brohm’s latest rebuild at Louisville, Clemson’s return to Chad Morris and the long list of possible challengers lurking in the conference’s crowded middle. We also examine the unusually unsettled quarterback landscape, widespread offensive line turnover, the arrival of James Franklin at Virginia Tech and the pressure facing Mike Norvell at Florida State.

Plus, we identify our ACC pet teams, search for surprise storylines and hold an entirely unnecessary conference nickname draft.

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The Mountain West has undergone an even more dramatic transformation, with North Dakota State making the jump to FBS and Northern Illinois and UTEP entering the league. Can NDSU immediately contend with UNLV and New Mexico? Does Hawaii have enough around Micah Alejado to make a run? And can Air Force, Wyoming or one of the conference’s rebuilding programs force its way into the race? We also venture into Conference USA, where Western Kentucky may be the preseason favorite, but Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Liberty and several recent FBS arrivals give us plenty of reasons to question the established order.

Finally, we bolt independent UConn onto the end of the preview and explore Jason Candle’s attempt to rebuild a roster that lost nearly everything from last season.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:05 - Pac-12 Conference Preview
38:44 - Mountain West Conference Preview
1:09:55 - CUSA Conference Preview
1:27:24 - UConn Football Preview

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We start in the American, where UTSA, Navy, Memphis, Army, FAU, USF and ECU all have some version of a case, even if nearly every team comes with one glaring question. Then we move to the Sun Belt, where James Madison enters a new era with Billy Napier, Old Dominion has real intrigue, Louisiana and Troy headline the West, and nobody feels quite as loaded as last year.

Finally, we close with the MAC, where Miami (Ohio) and Western Michigan appear to be the class of the conference, while Toledo, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Bowling Green, Ohio and Eastern Michigan crowd into a very meaty middle.

Plus: Dan’s questionable subtitle, a punny new vehicle at Coastal Carolina, Lunch Winfield, Goose Crowder, Sacramento State’s strange MAC arrival, Keldric Luster, and the looming joy of the Ball-Sac rivalry.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
6:37 - American Conference Preview
46:40 - Sun Belt Conference Preview
1:11:00 - MAC Preview

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We also run through the biggest names and roster moves shaping the season, including a huge crop of new head coaches, notable broadcast changes, the biggest transfer portal targets, and the quarterback storylines that could define the year. Plus, we look at early national title odds, conference favorites, Group of Six playoff contenders, and the broader themes we’ll be tracking all summer as our full preview series gets underway.

Also: the Ball-Sac rivalry, North Dakota State’s FBS arrival, the triumph of bike shorts, the return of the Poinsettia Bowl, and a joyous march in the Fleck Parade.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome back
3:35 - What is this episode?
6:26 - The Basics
10:20 - Notable Changes
30:16 - New Coaches
35:49 - Announcer Changes
39:52 - Notable Transfers
56:16 - Big Storylines
1:01:34 - The Odds
1:06:21 - Common Themes
1:15:57 - Parting Thoughts

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Plus, we talk portal spending, quarterback development, new coaching leashes at Michigan State, Penn State and Virginia Tech, college football’s value as a live-event experience compared to the World Cup, EA Sports dynasty strategy, social media guardrails, and sundae bars.

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We also dig into the art of finding weird stats, the value of schedule spots, the eternal appeal of the letdown lookahead sandwich, and whether elevation deserves a bigger place in how we talk about home-field advantage. Plus, Chris shares a few early thoughts on teams he trusts and teams he is more skeptical of heading into 2026, with Indiana, Miami, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Florida State and Arkansas all coming up along the way.

Before the interview, we also react to the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga after the NFL declined to hold a supplemental draft.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:13 - Brendan Sorsby denied NFL Supplemental Draft
8:29 - Chris Fallica joins

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Then, with preview season still a few weeks away, we open the window into the weirdest corners of college football fandom with help from the Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) social feed. We dig through offseason fan brain at Texas Tech, Florida State, LSU, Washington, Oregon and beyond, touching on conference realignment fantasies, private investigator hypotheticals, Lane Kiffin’s housing situation, recruiting angst, national title expectations and one Auburn thread that probably should not have made it onto a college football podcast.

Plus: a new logo is on the way, Ty’s voice is still recovering, Dan pitches an “immersive college football experience,” and things end with an unfortunate discussion of fermented Japanese green plums.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:05 - Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL Supplemental Draft
27:22 - Message Board Gems

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We start with Florida and the Jon Sumrall reboot, then dig into Arizona State’s questions, Kentucky’s brutal SEC schedule, Minnesota’s surprisingly low win total, and Virginia Tech’s fascinating reset under James Franklin. Plus, we debate whether TCU has enough runway and whether Wisconsin is finally ready to clear the bar under Luke Fickell.

Also: Dan searches for a new lease, Ty searches for a Seattle soccer ticket, third-quarter sing-along traditions, the dangers of too many stadium sound effects, and how fuzzy June math led us directly to the today's concept.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
7:25 - Explaining Teeter Teams
9:32 - Florida Gators
16:47 - Arizona State Sun Devils
23:29 - Kentucky Wildcats
30:10 - Minnesota Golden Gophers
37:52 - Virginia Tech Hokies
44:18 - TCU Horned Frogs
49:59 - Wisconsin Badgers

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Plus, the Sarks debate whether anyone other than Miami is worth backing in the ACC, whether Notre Dame is being set up as the sport’s most polished strength-of-schedule mirage, and which long-shot ideas still deserve emotional capital before the season begins.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro to Sark Tank 3.0
4:55 - Brendan Sorsby & Texas Tech
14:13 - The SEC's Return To Glory
22:24 - Gary Patterson's Return
29:26 - New G6 Playoff Teams
38:34 - Miami vs. The ACC Field
46:02 - Notre Dame

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We dig into College Football Playoff format fatigue, the role of TV money and conference power, the constant hope that Congress can somehow “fix” college sports, the growing presence of gambling in broadcasts, and whether the Arch Manning conversation has swung too far in the other direction. Plus, we get into teams and coaches who deserve more attention, including Florida, UCLA, Michigan, and the broader world outside the SEC and Big Ten.

We also wander into West Coast scheduling thoughts, the need for more strange bowl game energy, Sacramento sports sadness, college football media golf rankings, and the inevitability of major news breaking whenever Richard goes to Europe.

And, right in the middle of our recording, news broke of Brendan Sorsby's reinstatement. (We react as best we can!)

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:29 - Richard Johnson joins the show
7:30 - CFP format
12:31 - TV network influence
19:22 - The government and CFB
22:18 - Arch Manning
28:48 - Brendan Sorsby news
33:05 - Gambling as part of studio shows
40:25 - ACC Thursdays
44:10 - West Coast scheduling
45:53 - Jon Sumrall
50:22 - Big Ten & SEC vs. the World
56:54 - Kyle Whittingham
1:03:35 - Rapid Fire

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We dig into the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT), their upside, their flaws, their best college football comp, and what casual American fans should actually watch for when the games begin. Bill also walks us through the broader field, from favorites like France, Spain and England to possible sleepers like Norway, Turkey, and Mexico. Plus, we get into expectations for Canada, the randomness of the new knockout format, why this tournament could produce some truly strange outcomes, and much more.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:19 - World Cup Basics
7:55 - USMNT's CFB Comp?
11:33 - USMNT Built for Speed?
17:12 - USMNT's Most Interesting Players
20:31 - USMNT's Intent
23:23 - USMNT In Possession
25:23 - Effects of More Time Between Games
26:58 - What Pochettino Brings to USMNT
30:18 - Tactical Levers at the World Cup
33:44 - Crazy Loaded Position Groups
37:24 - England Roster & Defensive Mindset
40:48 - Realistic Picks for Winners & Sleepers
48:29 - Interesting Managers & Playstyles
52:14 - Expectations for Canada
54:15 - Rapid Fire Predictions & Comps

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We also dig into first-time College Football Playoff possibilities, the rising risk of major transfer portal investments, and whether Curt Cignetti’s championship run at Indiana was more impressive than anything Nick Saban or Kirby Smart ever did in a single season. Plus, we talk through what fans of rebuilding teams should actually look for in Year 1, why playoff expansion arguments still feel slippery, and which players or teams are perfect for showing off at a June cookout.

And, naturally, the episode eventually drifts into Brendan Fraser playing Dwight Eisenhower in a D-Day weather drama, bad old predictions, Drake Lindsey discourse, Arkansas despair, and Dan’s ongoing effort to make Ty regret his phrasing.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Summer Loves?
16:08 - First-time CFP Candidates?
18:36 - Vetting Transfers?
30:00 - Cignetti vs Saban/Smart?
38:46 - Cookout Players/Teams?
41:50 - Fox's CFP Motivation?
47:55 - Hope for Arkansas?
55:37 - Rapid Fire Questions

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We also get into the more specific quirks that make college football feel like college football: pylon cams, visor coaches, turnover props, weird eye black, old-school announcers, preview magazines, 68-degree noon kickoffs, coaches losing their minds on the sideline, late-night windows and the constant possibility that a huge favorite might get dragged into a game it has no business losing.

Plus, we look ahead to some of the real football reasons to be excited for 2026, including a loaded crop of star players, a monster Week 10 schedule, the evolving Group of Five playoff race and the SEC’s move to a nine-game conference schedule. Consider this a little kickoff yearning for the summer months, a reminder that, for all the sport’s problems, there’s still nothing quite like it.

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We dig into Mario Cristobal and Miami, Matt Rhule’s turnaround reputation, Lane Kiffin’s chaos factor, Ryan Day’s “born on third base” label, Texas A&M’s hard ceiling, Oregon’s late-season hurdle, Clemson’s attempts to adapt, James Franklin’s big-game baggage and the difficulty of following Nick Saban at Alabama. Along the way, we get into the transfer portal, coaching hires, College Football Playoff expectations, roster-building, fan perception and how quickly old narratives can become outdated.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
5:46 - Mario Cristobal & Miami will trip up
13:45 - Matt Rhule is a turnaround genius
20:38 - Lane Kiffin is misunderstood
26:25 - Ryan Dan was born on third base
32:35 - Texas A&M has a hard ceiling
38:56 - Oregon will fall flat late
45:33 - Clemson can't adapt
54:08 - Big Game James Franklin
56:09 - Being the guy after Nick Saban

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Then it’s time for an ACC vibe check, as we take a look at the conference before full preview season kicks into gear. Miami looks like the league’s clearest headliner, but after that, things get messy fast. We work through the conference’s biggest connective tissues, including offensive line questions, thin receiver rooms, quarterback uncertainty, Cal’s wide range of outcomes, Louisville’s favorable path, Georgia Tech’s possible regression, and whether Virginia Tech or NC State could turn into a surprise playoff-adjacent story.

Also included: Slices 'N Steps in NYC, illegal-streaming hypotheticals, Chili’s corn nostalgia, and the beginning of what may become a fully realized ACC-as-abandoned-mall taxonomy.

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro & Slices 'N Steps in NYC
6:38 - Tony Petitti's 24-Team CFP Plan
31:07 - The Vibrant ACC Mall
38:00 - The Cal Factor
45:20 - The Case for Syracuse
52:07 - The Case Against Georgia Tech
59:48 - Miami's Heisman Elimination Game
1:07:49 - Virginia Tech's CFP Chances
1:12:41 - The Surprise Orange Julius
1:17:05 - Mapping Out The ACC Mall

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Could Ohio State’s schedule create a real College Football Playoff problem? Is Maryland quietly positioned to take a step forward? Can Wisconsin stabilize things for Luke Fickell, Iowa mess around with a playoff run, or UCLA become one of the more interesting teams in the conference under Bob Chesney? We also dig into Oregon’s internal coordinator hires, Michigan’s tricky first year under Kyle Whittingham, and USC’s unlucky, unforgiving schedule.

Along the way, there are schedule sandwiches, quarterback questions, offensive line concerns, coaching crush rankings, a surprising amount of hernia talk, and more.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:01 - Ohio State misses the CFP
14:22 - Maryland wins a game after September
20:42 - Wisconsin saves Luke Fickell's job
27:23 - Oregon regrets new coordinators
34:19 - Iowa makes the CFP
39:27 - UCLA wins 8 games
47:22 - Michigan becomes a mess
55:52 - USC's unlucky schedule

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Along the way, we dig into the weeks that look especially dangerous for teams stuck between emotional rivalry games, cross-country trips, short weeks, and potential letdown spots. Ohio State, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Penn State, Oregon, USC, LSU, Ole Miss, BYU, Texas Tech and others all pop up as we sort through the best weekends, the sneaky ones, and the obvious trap-ortunities.

Plus, we discuss shared calendars, zhoug sauce, Trappy Valley, the revered Ball-Sac Game, how much of November should be blocked off, and several increasingly questionable strategies for preserving couch time during the best stretch of the season.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
7:36 - Week 0
9:33 - Week 1
12:11 - Week 2
17:49 - Week 3
23:20 - Week 4
25:17 - Week 5
30:28 - Week 6
37:38 - Week 7
40:04 - Week 8
44:40 - Week 9
47:09 - Week 10
53:09 - Week 11
57:47 - Week 12
1:03:51 - Week 13

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We discuss the new marriage between Michigan State and Pat Fitzgerald, which leads us into a broader conversation about safe hires, risky hires, Transfer Portal recruiting, and what it actually means to rebuild in the modern Big Ten. We also touch on Texas, Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian, Florida State, Mike Norvell, and the kinds of expectations that can turn a normal season into a referendum.

We also spend some time on the quarterback and offensive coordinator pairings we’re most curious to watch, with stops at places like Georgia Tech, UCLA, Florida, Kentucky, and a few others. Which combinations are actually exciting? Which ones feel volatile? Which ones have the widest range of possible outcomes?

And because it’s an offseason Q&A, we find room for the important stuff: wearing your team’s gear when things are bleak, whether video podcasts have raised the appearance bar, and Dan’s surprisingly spicy take on wearing sneakers with suits.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:09 - Mass CFB Exodus?
25:04 - Why Pat Fitzgerald?
38:39 - New QB-Coach Pairings?f
47:50 - Loser Sports Apparel?
53:00 - Texas Expectations?
59:46 - Norvell's Future?
1:06:03 - Old School Showbiz?

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From there, we zoom out to the SEC’s national championship drought, Texas’s non-conference schedule, the future structure of college football, and what a more stable version of the sport might look like by 2035. And naturally, we also find time for foot massagers, suspicious domain names, street-naming philosophies, and a little competitive geography talk.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:16 - Brendan Sorsby & Portal Buyers' Remorse
22:16 - Homegrown Talent
36:18 - Non-con Schedule Smoke
44:12 - SEC vs The Field
51:24 - CFB in 2035
1:07:45 - Street Naming Strategies

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We also dig into the Bob Chesney's roster build at UCLA, Oklahoma State's full offensive transfusion, Lane Kiffin's quarterback insurance policy, and what to make of the pairing of Bryce Underwood and Kyle Whittingham in Ann Arbor. Bill also shares his Alabama skepticism, his read on Indiana's encore, and why he's increasingly intrigued by Texas A&M.

And, to close things out, a little World Cup talk in advance of this summer's tournament.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:05 - Bill Connelly joins the show

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Then, we're joined by fantasy football extraordinaire, Jason Moore of The Fantasy Footballers, for a crossover segment years in the making. Jason gives his advice for how our favorite college stars translate to fantasy football, talks through a uniquely thin fantasy class, and picks out his favorite landing spots among the biggest rookie names. Plus, he helps Ty through his issue of drafting too many rookies. When in doubt, just bet against the bad teams.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:19 - Brendan Sorsby seeks treatment for gambling problem
10:47 - Jason Moore of The Fantasy Footballers joins the show

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We talked through the most accurate comps and comparisons for Fernando Mendoza, the incredible Ohio State defensive factory, the Ty Simpson versus Garrett Nussmeier conversation, Jeremiyah Love's place among recently drafted running backs, Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq and Dillon Thieneman, a loaded class of offensive linemen and much more.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
4:25 - Clemson
15:55 - Virginia Tech
24:57 - Alabama
36:22 - Baylor
46:20 - South Carolina
53:48 - Colorado
1:00:59 - Nebraska
1:11:12 - Michigan State

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
8:13 - Florida State's QB Race
16:49 - Arizona State's QB Race
22:44 - Florida's QB Race
27:18 - Alabama's QB Race
30:45 - Notre Dame's RB, WR, OL
37:55 - Oregon's Coordinators
41:43 - Miami's Line
49:02 - Rapid Fire

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
7:04 - Elite Losers
33:33 - Schedule Gauntlets
57:56 - Elite QBs
1:06:49 - Elite Coaches

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This year's bracket covers a wide range of things from modern life, from everyday conveniences and travel staples to entire cultural institutions and lifestyle choices. There are heated debates, a few philosophical tangents, and at least one matchup that spiraled into something neither of us expected.

Fill out your own picks at https://garbage.solidverbal.com!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro to the 2026 Secret Garbage Bracket
8:58 - Skinny Cans vs. Luxury Watches
14:33 - Haircut Industrial Complex vs. Podcasts on YouTube
22:11 - Cars
30:02 - Grocery Stores vs. Food Delivery Services
42:20 - Streaming Services vs. Carry-on Luggage
54:30 - ChatGPT vs. Greeting Cards
1:04:14 - The Future vs. Dog Parks
1:16:28 - Beach Vacations vs. Wireless Charging
1:25:20 - Miami Metro Area vs. Thought Leadership
1:34:40 - Short-form Content
1:38:05 - Elite Eight Matchups
1:43:33 - The Final Four
1:48:19 - The Championship
1:56:43 - Also Receiving Votes

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
8:18 - Arkansas
16:43 - Georgia Tech
22:42 - Missouri
30:02 - Florida
40:08 - Oregon
48:07 - Texas
53:46 - Michigan
58:45 - Georgia
1:03:12 - USC
1:07:44 - Wisconsin
1:09:33 - Rapid Fire (Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Iowa, Alabama)

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
7:43 - Omar Cooper Jr.'s catch
13:14 - Oregon derails Penn State's season
18:55 - West Virginia wins the Backyard Brawl
23:28 - Tyler Buchner's botched hold
30:54 - South Carolina gives away a 27-point lead
37:57 - Ole Miss falls just short against Miami
46:09 - Utah breaks Chris Klieman
51:27 - The 4th quarter of UNLV vs Air Force
53:40 - Georgia comes back on Tennessee
59:56 - Cal upsets SMU
1:04:13 - Rapid Fire: New Mexico beats SDSU, Montana State's wild FCS title, the Iron Bowl & the CFP National Championship

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We get into the players following their coaches to new destinations, the quarterback pickups nobody saw coming, the edge rushers changing conferences, and the linebackers ready to take over defenses. The big themes keep coming up: how much does coaching familiarity actually matter, can G5 numbers translate to a Power 4 schedule, and what happens when a proven producer lands in a more stable situation?

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
5:33 - Caleb Hawkins (Oklahoma State)
11:48 - Adam Mohammed (Cal)
19:06 - Ian Strong (Cal)
22:05 - Omarion Miller (Arizona State)
26:45 - Cutter Boley (Arizona State)
31:19 - Aaron Philo (Florida)
36:39 - JJ Buchanan (Michigan)
43:29 - Ben Brahmer (Penn State)
46:52 - Damon Wilson (Miami)
50:29 - Chaz Coleman (Tennessee)
53:44 - Devan Thompkins (Alabama)
56:39 - Austin Romaine (Texas Tech)
59:44 - Sammy Omosigho (UCLA)
1:03:53 - Cade Uluave (BYU)
1:05:49 - Jontez Williams (USC)
1:08:32 - DJ McKinney (Notre Dame)
1:10:26 - Kenny Minchey, DJ Lagway, Anthony Colandrea, Darian Mensah & Colton Joseph

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:02 - Let's Play Over/Under
6:47 - Alabama
15:22 - Ohio State
23:30 - Texas Tech
29:32 - Clemson
35:02 - Florida State
36:36 - Ole Miss
44:11 - Penn State
51:30 - BYU
57:56 - LSU

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:53 - Surprise Playoff Draft
15:03 - Breaking CFB Inertia
25:05 - Still Love CFB?
31:39 - Players As Employees?
38:33 - Favorite Big Back?
43:41 - CFB Docs?
49:03 - CFB Figure Skating Pairings
51:33 - Power Plays?
52:55 - G5 Contenders?
55:04 - QB Development?

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Kalen DeBoer's Future at Alabama
14:17 - The Value of Playing Time
23:47 - Altering CFB History
35:04 - Canceling Marquee Matchups
44:54 - A Two-Bid Big 12
56:54 - Optimal Tailgating

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:42 - Key Themes for CFB in 2026
13:28 - Conference Structure
24:50 - Scheduling
33:42 - College Football Playoff
45:18 - The TV Product
53:02 - The On-Field Product
1:02:24 - NIL
1:11:43 - The Transfer Portal 

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:14 - Gary Patterson at USC
13:30 - Will Muschamp at Texas
20:58 - Drew Mehringer & Chris Hampton at Oregon
29:02 - Ron Roberts at Arkansas
36:53 - Jason Beck at Michigan
44:48 - Bobby Hauck at Illinois
50:10 - Arthur Smith at Ohio State
57:59 - Chad Morris at Clemson
1:05:41 - Taylor Mouser at Penn State

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Explaining the Coach Draft
7:47 - Oklahoma State
14:34 - Syracuse
20:54 - Purdue
27:21 - Virgina Tech
33:00 - UCLA
38:12 - West Virginia
43:01 - Boston College
47:21 - Wisconsin
50:01 - Stanford
52:34 - Rutgers
56:23 - Colorado
58:14 - North Carolina
1:00:43 - Florida
1:04:29 - Michigan State

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In our wide-ranging conversation, we also touch on the television presentation of college football, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on fandom, the insanity of Indiana winning a national championship, and the cautionary tale of horse racing.

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0:00 - Intro
4:10 - Chuck Klosterman Interview

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:34 - Sacramento State joins the MAC
13:47 - SEC Scheduling Controversy
28:44 - Scott Frost & UCF
38:34 - Bill Belichick & North Carolina
46:50 - Jake Dickert & Wake Forest
51:28 - Rich Rodriguez & West Virginia
58:44 - Barry Odom & Purdue
1:05:27 - Frank Reich & Stanford
1:10:28 - Other Coach Grades

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Most importantly, we play "Trend or Not a Trend" with six teams heading into 2026. Is Miami's high-level winning sustainable? Can Oklahoma's defense carry a middling offense deep into the SEC? Is Arizona's defensive leap here to stay? Where does Virginia go from here at quarterback? Is Texas A&M a playoff contender with that gauntlet schedule? Can USC get back to double-digit wins under Lincoln Riley?

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:13 - North Dakota State goes FBS
17:33 - The Bill Moos Nebraska Book
29:16 - Six Teams on Trend Watch
30:48 - Miami's high-level winning
36:20 - Oklahoma as a 2026 SEC contender
42:12 - Arizona's reborn defense
47:11 - Virginia as a 2026 ACC contender
52:05 - Texas A&M as a 2026 CFP team
58:03 - USC as a 10-win team

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In this episode, we share our own picks before opening it up to the Verballerhood, whose submissions cover everything from Kenny Dillingham staying at Arizona State to the absurdity of Lane Kiffin's move to LSU, Arkansas fans learning to love heartbreak, Indiana fans debating whether to protect their hearts or go all in on Curt Cignetti, and much more. Plus, a brief Super Bowl debrief, a Timothée Chalamet conversation, and the debut of Dan's bucket of wrenches.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro / Super Bowl recap
6:27 - What we're doing today
8:51 - Dan's "winning despite" teams (Duke, Mizzou, Minnesota, Wake Forest)
10:58 - Steve Angeli and Syracuse's collapse without him
13:34 - Wisconsin as a bucket of wrenches
17:08 - Northwestern's what-could-have-been season
19:21 - Jason Eck and New Mexico's nine-win season
22:16 - Penn State's leaked Pat Kraft audio
25:08 - Ty's Quick Hits: Mason Heinschel, Houston's quiet 10-3 season, Arch Manning actually got better
29:29 - Dan's Quick Hits: Arizona's nasty defense, SMU's post-playoff rebuild, Double transfers
31:51 - Kenny Dillingham staying at Arizona State
35:15 - Arkansas tried
37:20 - Indiana, Curt Cignetti, and protecting your heart
44:19 - Fernando Mendoza's F-bomb and industry plant theory
45:34 - Cal, the Wilcox era, and the Mendoza that got away
46:56 - Lane Kiffin-LSU drama
49:23 - Georgia ripping rivals' hearts out
50:17 - North Texas's record-setting season
51:38 - Player shoutouts: Jeremiyah Love, Ahmad Hardy, Jacob Rodriguez, Jayden Maiava
53:40 - Quick fan hits: Ohio State, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma, Oregon, Purdue
57:34 - Ball State tried to be the worst
57:47 - Florida State's first month
58:26 - Rutgers' top-50 offense / Arizona retaining Seth Doege and Noah Fifita
59:54 - ESPN cinematography and best broadcast production

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When the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kick off Sunday night, it won't just be two NFL teams battling for a championship. It will be Sam Darnold's redemption story that started at USC, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's effortless brilliance that lifted Ohio State, Kenneth Walker dragging Michigan State to glory, and Drake Maye carrying on North Carolina's royal lineage. Join us as we break down both rosters, revisit the moments that made these players who they are, and enjoy Super Bowl 60 as one big college reunion.

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
6:03 - Dan Wetzel on Sherrone Moore & Michigan Football
41:01 - Sean O'Connell on Kyle Whittinham & Utah Football

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What defined the 2025 college football season for you? Let us know what we missed!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:49 - Miami is back!
12:45 - Notre Dame controversy
21:06 - Shirtlessness
25:26 - Dan Lanning is nuts
29:36 - Texas Tech's spending spree
35:08 - Everything Diego Pavia
40:38 - Drew Mestemaker
43:07 - The UCLA Roller Coaster
47:51 - John Mateer
51:57 - Tiebreakers
56:57 - Others Receiving Votes

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In this episode: Why the Lane Kiffin-to-LSU saga touched every corner of college football culture. Indiana's national championship and the refreshing "plainness" of how they won it. The Penn State coaching search trilogy (expectations to collapse to Crumbl cookies). Bill Belichick's first year at North Carolina... both the 4-win disappointment and, well, everything else. Alabama's bizarre tumble into (and out of) the playoff. Two Group of Five teams crashing the party. And Lee Corso's farewell to College GameDay.

Comment below with what we need to cover in Part 2!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:02 - The Most 2025 College Football Things
6:54 - Lane Kiffin
17:19 - Indiana
26:34 - Penn State, Clemson & Texas
36:20 - Bill Belichick
43:52 - Alabama
55:04 - Tulane & James Madison
1:03:03 - Lee Corso

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0:00 - Intro
4:44 - News Update
21:17 - Way-Too-Early Top 12s

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
11:03 - 7 Big Questions
38:02 - The Case for the Miami Hurricanes
54:43 - The Case for the Indiana Hoosiers
1:05:05 - Our official predictions

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Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
04:13 – Dylan Raiola to Oregon
19:02 – Sam Leavitt to LSU
23:31 – Ty Simpson... back to college?
30:56 – Q&A: Matt Campbell vs. James Franklin
38:38 – Q&A: Time to Hate Indiana?
44:02 – Q&A: Curt Cignetti's "Magic"
51:57 – Q&A: 2025 Hits & Misses
57:28 – Q&A: Underreported Hires
1:01:06 – Q&A: Local Sports Cultures
1:11:58 – Q&A: The Texas A&M Reality

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
5:04 - Miami vs. Ole Miss Preview & Predictions
31:50 - Oregon vs. Indiana Preview & Predictions

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
9:07 - Miami upsets Ohio State
27:09 - Oregon shuts out Texas Tech
45:34 - Indiana clobbers Alabama
1:10:40 - Ole Miss gets revenge on Georgia
1:29:41 - Closing Thoughts

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:26 - 3 CFP Quarterfinal Questions
25:28 - Miami vs Ohio State CFP Preview
40:46 - Oregon vs Texas Tech CFPPreview
57:28 - Alabama vs Indiana CFPPreview
1:16:26 - Ole Miss vs Georgia CFP Preview

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:56 - Alabama defeats Oklahoma
19:37 - Miami beats Texas A&M
34:10 - Oregon & Ole Miss roll
48:20 - The Great G5 Playoff Debate

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:33 - Interview with Brandon Huffman
1:20:08 - Closing Thoughts

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Plus, breaking news with both DJ Lagway and Dylan Raiola reportedly jumping in the transfer portal, the latest names in the Michigan coaching search, and Fernando Mendoza's Heisman victory.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:47 - Latest News
30:14 - Alabama vs Oklahoma CFP Predictions
44:32 - Miami vs Texas A&M CFP Predictions
56:13 - Tulane vs Ole Miss CFP Predictions
1:16:52 - James Madison vs Oregon CFP Predictions

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:52 - Coaching Carousel News
35:42 - Early CFP Thoughts
55:44 - Interesting Bowl Matchups
58:42 - Notre Dame's ACC Beef

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Listen to our recap and join us live on Sunday at 5pm ET on our YouTube channel for our Selection Special live stream.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Indiana edges out Ohio State, wins the Big Ten
12:14 - Georgia dominates Alabama, wins SEC
27:46 - Texas Tech beats BYU again, wins Big 12
35:10 - Duke wins ACC, becomes CFP's agent of chaos
42:07 - Tulane wins American, likely headed for CFP
45:30 - James Madison wins Sun Belt, likely headed for CFP
50:20 - Other G5 Results
53:02 - Projecting the final CFP Rankings

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Plus, a look at the latest news as the coaching carousel continues to spin, with Will Stein taking the job at Kentucky, Collin Klein taking over at Kansas State, and Brian Hartline making the move to USF. And, naturally, Ty has a rant on Penn State's pursuit of Kalani Sitake and the state of Pat Kraft's coaching search.

Finally, a look at the latest CFP rankings and the scenarios (and fuzzy math) that is most interesting heading into the final weekend.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:19 - Coaching Carousel News
6:59 - CFP Rankings Debate
39:23 - Big 12 Championship Preview
48:24 - SEC Championship Preview
56:25 - ACC Championship Preview
1:01:22 - Big Ten Championship Preview
1:10:26 - Mountain West Championship Preview
1:12:49 - American Conference Championship Preview
1:16:28 - Sun Belt Championship Preview
1:17:53 - CUSA Championship Preview
1:19:12 - MAC Championship Preview
1:24:40 - Pat League Lightning Round

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:47 - Latest Coaching Carousel News
34:12 - Ty's PSU Coaching Thoughts
42:23 - CFP Rankings Debate
56:57 - Teams to Celebrate
1:12:03 - Conference Championship Slate

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro & Reverbs
6:00 - Texas upsets Texas A&M
13:55 - Georgia beats Georgia Tech
17:14 - Alabama wins the Iron Bowl
24:36 - Ohio State wins The Game
35:17 - Miami destroys Pitt
37:48 - ACC Championship Weirdness
43:11 - Big 12 Championship Rematch
48:13 - Other SEC Storylines
1:01:48 - Other ACC Storylines
1:02:12 - Other Big Ten Storylines
1:10:43 - Other Big 12 Storylines
1:14:46 - G6 Championship Update
1:20:38 - Dude Alerts

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
6:14 - Ohio State vs Michigan Preview
19:52 - Miami vs Pitt Preview
29:06 - Oregon vs Washington Preview
37:07 - Vanderbilt vs Tennessee Preview
43:30 - Alabama vs Auburn Preview
52:39 - Rapid Fire Previews
1:13:13 - Window of Opportunity

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:36 - Coaching Carousel News (Mike Norvell retained, Justin Wilcox fired)
19:09 - AP Top 25, Verballer Top 12 & CFP Discussion
35:06 - Ole Miss vs Mississippi State Preview
47:53 - Georgia vs Georgia Tech Preview
57:01 - Texas A&M vs Texas Preview

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:35 - Oregon takes down USC
13:14 - Oklahoma beats Missouri
22:15 - Pitt upsets Georgia Tech
28:55 - Utah wins a shootout
36:02 - BYU outlasts Cincy
42:56 - Other Big 12 Thoughts
45:23 - Notre Dame destroys Syracuse
48:21 - Other ACC Thoughts
53:29 - Big Ten Thoughts
1:03:58 - Other SEC Thoughts
1:09:44 - G6 Update
1:14:21 - Week 13 Reverbs
1:19:24 - Dude Alerts

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nicknaming
8:13 - James Franklin hired by Virginia Tech
20:39 - New CFP Rankings & Brackets
32:28 - Missouri vs Oklahoma Preview & Predictions
37:59 - Louisville vs SMU Preview & Predictions
43:22 - USC vs Oregon Preview & Predictions
53:32 - Pitt vs Georgia Tech Preview & Predictions
58:48 - BYU vs Cincinnati Preview & Predictions
1:03:55 - A Dozen Quickie Previews
1:27:47 - Under-the-Radar G6 Games
1:30:34 - Window of Opportunity
1:32:56 - Pat League Lightning Round

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:22 - Verballer Top 12
12:04 - Ohio State vs The Field?
20:06 - G6 Upset Chances?
24:59 - 6 SEC Playoff Teams?
43:40 - The Best Conference?
47:15 - Biggest coaching domino?
53:02 - Do Blue Bloods matter anymore?
1:01:28 - Utah's CFP hopes?
1:05:26 - Go Bears!
1:07:42 - The Week 13 Slate

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We'll go through all the big results you need to know, play your voice messages, hand out Dude Alerts and more!

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:03 - Oklahoma upsets Alabama
13:17 - Texas A&M survives South Carolina
24:22 - Georgia beats Texas
32:55 - Notre Dame dominates Pitt
38:36 - Virginia beats Duke
43:13 - USC takes down Iowa
48:59 - Other Big Ten Games
53:09 - Big 12 Games
57:54 - Other SEC Games
1:00:18 - Other ACC Games
1:05:57 - Week 12 Reverbs
1:09:30 - G6 Playoff Contenders
1:15:24 - Dude Alerts

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nicknaming
6:22 - CFP Rankings Reactions
20:12 - Picks of the Week
21:04 - Notre Dame vs Pitt (Extra Thoughts)
24:55 - Texas vs Georgia (Extra Thoughts)
28:35 - Oklahoma vs Alabama Predictions
35:31 - Iowa vs USC Predictions
41:03 - Virginia vs Duke Predictions
47:13 - Rapid Fire Game Previews
1:09:06 - Window of Opportunity & Quads
1:12:27 - Pat League Lightning Round

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In this episode, a quick look back at some of the storylines from Week 11 (and beyond) that deserve a little more attention, including Nebraska's "professional" win over UCLA, Bear Bachmeier's measurables, Delaware's quiet season, the weirdness of Kentucky and Duke football, and something we're calling the Pitt Measuring Stick. Then, we pose six big questions for each other, taking a look at our favorite team outside the top four, the best landing spot for James Franklin, how to fix bad refs, the most and least trustworthy QBs, the best remaining game, and more. And finally, we close out with an extended look at Notre Dame's trip to Pitt and a revenge spot for Texas on the road against Georgia.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:33 - Nebraska's win over UCLA
5:13 - An apology to Bear Bachmeier and Matt Zollers
10:17 - Delaware's quiet first FBS season
12:21 - Kentucky's weird season
15:15 - Duke's wild ride
20:18 - The Pitt Measuring Stick
23:42 - The new Verballer Top 12
34:16 - Ty & Dan Q&A
35:22 - Favorite team outside the top four?
41:51 - Best landing spot for James Franklin?
45:27 - Fixing bad refs?
54:46 - Most & least trustworthy QBs
59:58 - Importance of schedules?
1:05:28 - Best remaining game?
1:12:19 - Notre Dame vs Pitt Preview
1:22:51 - Texas vs Georgia Preview
1:30:56 - Under-The-Radar Week 12 Games

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
6:17 - Indiana survives Penn State
13:14 - Oregon escapes Iowa
20:58 - Texas Tech dominates BYU
26:46 - Wake Forest upsets Virginia
29:56 - Cal beats Louisville in OT
32:18 - Other ACC Games
34:40 - Georgia hammers Mississippi State
36:14 - Texas A&M destroys Missouri
41:17 - Alabama beats LSU
44:38 - Vandy wins in OT
51:44 - Other Big 12 Games
54:19 - Kentucky clobbers Florida
55:49 - Other Big Ten Games
1:04:49 - G6 Playoff Chase
1:10:26 - Week 11 Reverbs
1:18:13 - Dude Alerts

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We also take a look at the first CFP Rankings and the projected playoff bracket, give you a handful of under-the-radar games to be aware of, keep you up to date on the upcoming Patriot League action, and offer some guidance for getting out of the house on a college football Saturday.

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Plus, we talk through major breaking injury news, as Dylan Raiola is done for the year after suffering a broken fibula against USC. In addition, it looks like Florida's Dallas Wilson, Louisville's Isaac Brown and Michigan's Justice Haynes are also set to miss significant time, if not the rest of the season.

We also talk through the latest Verballer Top 12 and translate the results into an updated CFP Bracket as the initial committee rankings are set to be unveiled on Tuesday night. How close will our Verballer bracket be to reality?

And to close things out, a deep dive into two of Week 11's biggest games, as BYU travels to Lubbock for a top ten showdown with Texas Tech and Oregon heads to Iowa City for a matchup with Iowa.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Hugh Freeze fired at Auburn
17:11 - Major injury news
24:10 - Verballer Top 12, Projected CFP Brackets & Tiebreakers
44:17 - BYU vs Texas Tech Predictions
56:25 - Oregon vs Iowa Predictions

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:17 - SMU upsets Miami
17:28 - Georgia survives Florida
25:19 - Oklahoma beats Tennessee
31:15 - Texas Tech pulls away from Kansas State
38:14 - Houston's Fumbleitis & WVU's big win
40:28 - Other Big 12 Notables
43:20 - USC beats Nebraska
51:25 - Julian Sayin is a machine
59:10 - Texas holds on against Vandy
1:09:25 - North Texas is... 8-1?
1:11:26 - Notre Dame wins a clunker
1:15:26 - Week 10 Reverbs
1:18:55 - Dude Alerts

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We dive into every major matchup, starting with the uncertainty surrounding Arch Manning's status for Texas-Vanderbilt. We debate whether Kansas State is back on track in time for a showdown with Texas Tech, if Oklahoma's offense can score 30 points, whether USC can finally win as a road favorite, and if Cincinnati is good enough to break down Utah's defense.

Plus, we discuss Miami's trip to SMU, wonder how Florida's offense might look with a new playcaller, chortle with excitement over Navy vs North Texas, and marvel at the fact that both Penn State-Ohio State and Arizona State-Iowa State are weird afterthoughts entering November.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nickname
11:46 - Vandy vs Texas
18:07 - Texas Tech vs Kansas State
25:42 - Oklahoma vs Tennessee
33:08 - USC vs Nebraska
39:48 - Cincinnati vs Utah
43:49 - Rapid Fire Games
44:00 - Miami vs SMU
44:55 - Georgia vs Florida
48:40 - South Carolina vs Ole Miss
51:29 - Georgia Tech vs NC State
54:56 - Duke vs Clemson
55:56 - Penn State vs Ohio State
1:01:13 - Navy vs North Texas
1:03:15 - Arizona State vs Iowa State
1:05:41 - Under the Radar Games
1:12:20 - Window of Opportunity & Ideal Quads
1:15:45 - Pat League Lightning Round

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Plus, we circle back to some of the biggest stories from Week 9 and wonder which teams are in their fully evolved state as we enter the final month of the college football season. And finally, we reveal the results of the latest Verballer Top 12 poll, talk through wild conference tiebreaker scenarios, and translate it all into a projected CFP Bracket.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:42 - Brian Kelly Fired by LSU
23:08 - Team "Snapchat"
56:03 - Verballer Top 12 & Projected CFP Bracket

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But the biggest story of Week 9? Texas AM absolutely throttling LSU in what might be one of the most impressive performances we've seen all season, as Brian Kelly's seat is suddenly scalding hot. Also in SEC action: Ole Miss's strong defensive showing against Oklahoma, Alabama's near-miss against South Carolina, Vandy's rock fight with Mizzou, and more.

Plus, a look at BYU's statement win at Iowa State, the potential for a spicy November for Cincinnati, and how Houston threw the Big 12 into even more chaos. And a quick run through the Big Ten, as Washington poured on the offense and beat Illinois, Iowa dismantled Minnesota. Last but not least, Memphis won a wild one with USF to make the American all the more intruiging.

Finally, your Reverbs and comments before some closing thoughts

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:52 - Sark/NFL Rumors?
11:21 - Ole Miss beats Oklahoma
17:18 - Alabama sneaks by South Carolina
21:37 - Vandy wins rock fight with Mizzou
27:08 - BYU knocks off Iowa State
32:00 - Cincy runs over Baylor
34:50 - Houston upsets Arizona State
38:25 - Virginia beats UNC in OT
41:59 - Wake Forest upsets SMU
43:53 - Washington beats Illinois
46:51 - Iowa destroys Minnesota
49:10 - Memphis wins shootout with USF
52:10 - Week 9 Reverbs
57:29 - What Verballers Learned in Week 9
1:08:27 - Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, we dive deep into the Mizzou-Vandy showdown in Nashville, with the world buying into the 'Dores hype. We also tackle Alabama's trip to South Carolina, Illinois-Washington's fascinating Big Ten clash, the Kansas State-Kansas rivalry game, and whether Michigan State can finally show up against their in-state rival. Plus, we break down a huge matchup between USF and Memphis, a possible shootout between Baylor and Cincinnati, and the battle for Floyd of Rosedale between Minnesota nad Iowa.

We also discuss our under-the-radar games, figure out the optimal Saturday windows for intense (and not-so-intense) football watching, construct your requisite Pat League Lightning Round and much more.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:44 - Missouri vs Vandy
16:35 - USF vs Memphis
20:52 - Kansas State vs Kansas
22:59 - Alabama vs South Carolina
30:17 - Illinois vs Washington
33:15 - Minnesota vs Iowa
37:19 - Baylor vs Cincinnati
40:11 - Michigan vs Michigan State
42:06 - Under The Radar Games
59:36 - Window of Opportunity & Quads
1:03:25 - Pat League Lightning Round

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We also harness our inner Gen Z and debate which college football relationships we're hard- and soft-launching after eight weeks of the regular season. Plus, we reveal the latest Verballer Top 12 poll and react to the ordering in the new AP Top 25. Which current team in the top 12 will get bounced by season's end?

And finally, we take an advanced look at three of the biggest games in Week 9, as Ole Miss travels to Oklahoma, Iowa State is a home favorite against undefeated BYU and LSU hosts Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:15 - Billy Napier Fired & Coaching Carousel News
18:22 - Poll Reactions
28:06 - Hard Launch / Soft Launch
49:38 - Ole Miss vs Oklahoma Preview
56:14 - BYU vs Iowa State Preview
1:00:14 - Texas A&M vs LSU Preview

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We dive deep into the most significant results of the weekend, starting with Louisville's stunning upset of Miami on Friday night. Then there's Arizona State's win over Texas Tech, Vandy's home triumph over LSU, and a pair of impressive victories by Alabama and Georgia. Plus, Notre Dame ran over USC, Georgia Tech logged a workmanlike win over Duke and BYU won its third straight Holy War over Utah. We also dive into a handful of other honorable mentions across every conference and time slot.

And last but not least, we play your voice messages, answer the question that everyone is asking and pay sweet homage to the top performers of Week 8 with our Dude Alerts.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:45 - Louisville upsets Miami
14:27 - Georgia outlasts Ole Miss
22:16 - Arizona State takes down Texas Tech
27:58 - Vandy knocks off LSU
35:50 - Alabama beats Tennessee
41:36 - Notre Dame runs over USC
50:53 - Georgia Tech beats Duke
54:40 - BYU wins the Holy War
58:55 - Honorable Mentions
1:16:27 - Week 8 Reverbs
1:24:50 - Dude Alerts

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nickname
8:07 - The Holy War (Utah vs BYU)
17:35 - Georgia Tech vs Duke
23:32 - LSU vs Vandy
31:13 - Oklahoma vs South Carolina
36:31 - Texas Tech vs Arizona State
43:18 - Rapid Fire Picks
59:50 - Under The Radar Games
1:17:05 - Window of Opportunity & Quads
1:19:56 - Pat League Lightning Round

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Beyond the Franklin fallout, we reveal the latest Verballer Top 12 poll results and dissect the AP Poll's biggest movers. Then we turn our attention to Week 8's marquee matchups: Ole Miss at Georgia in a massive SEC showdown, Tennessee traveling to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama, and the always-entertaining USC-Notre Dame rivalry game under the lights. We're making picks, breaking down matchups, and yes, irresponsibly picking upsets.

We also touch on other coaching moves (RIP Trent Dilfer and Trent Bray), debate Illinois' playoff chances, talk through our Fan Commenter Power Ratings, and introduce a potential new "Haters Tier."

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - James Franklin Fired From Penn State
21:05 - New Verballer Top 12
30:37 - Ole Miss vs Georgia Predictions
38:14 - Tennessee vs Alabama Predictions
47:48 - USC vs Notre Dame Predictions
59:49 - Fan Commenter Power Ratings
1:04:43 - Other Games On The Week 8 Radar

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Indiana just went into Autzen Stadium and beat Oregon 30-20, holding the Ducks to 267 yards and looking like the more physical team in the trenches. We break down how Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers pulled off a statement win that has us reconsidering everything we thought we knew about both programs. Meanwhile, Penn State's season completely unraveled with a stunning 22-21 loss to Northwestern at home—their second consecutive loss as 20+ point favorites. We discuss James Franklin's future, Drew Allar's season-ending injury, and whether this program is heading for a complete reset.

Beyond that, we cover Alabama's gritty road win at Missouri and Kalen DeBoer's lucky hoodie, Texas taking care of business in the Red River Rivalry, Ohio State's dominant performance over Illinois, and USC bullying Michigan. We also dive into Texas A&M's impressive 34-17 win over Florida that has the Aggies looking like legitimate SEC contenders, Pitt's road upset of Florida State, matching 20-10 wins for both Georgia and LSU, and all the other carnage from an action-packed Week 7 of college football.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:50 - Indiana beats Oregon
11:49 - Alabama wins over Mizzou
18:27 - Texas win Red River Rock Fight
24:50 - Ohio State dominates Illinois
27:43 - Penn State upset by Northwestern
38:14 - Pitt knocks off Florida State
45:36 - Georgia beats Auburn
49:32 - Texas A&M stops Florida
52:28 - LSU over South Carolina
54:28 - USC handles Michigan
1:00:02 - Honorable Mentions
1:09:07 - Week 7 Reverbs
1:15:09 - Live Questions
1:27:44 - Dude Alerts

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After walking back through some extra thoughts on Alabama-Mizzou, Ohio State-Illinois and Indiana-Oregon, we get down to business. In this episode, we break down every major matchup and the debates get heated as we disagree on nearly every pick, including whether Oklahoma can shock Texas, if Auburn can pull the upset in Jordan-Hare, and which team controls the trenches in Michigan vs USC. Plus, we preview BYU-Arizona, Iowa State-Colorado, and a loaded slate of under-the-radar games that could shape the playoff picture.

Plus, as a special treat, ESPN's Chris Fowler joins us to discuss the season's biggest surprises, why he misses calling games out West, and more. We also get his take on the unpredictability of this college football season and what makes a great broadcast moment.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

5:18 - Picks of the Week

12:05 - Texas vs Oklahoma

21:18 - Florida vs Texas A&M

29:10 - Michigan vs USC

36:30 - Georgia vs Auburn

42:23 - Arizona State vs Utah

47:21 - USF vs North Texas

49:17 - Iowa State vs Colorado

51:04 - TCU vs Kansas State

54:49 - Under The Radar Games

1:00:41 - Window of Opportunity

1:05:00 - Chris Fowler

1:23:49 - Pat League Lightning Round

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But before the picks, we walk back through our leftover thoughts from an eventful Week 6, reveal the latest Verballer Top 12, react to the latest AP Poll, make a case for Michigan as a sneaky Big Ten contender, talk through some way-too-early tiebreaker scenarios in the ACC and Big 12, and more!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:47 - Dan's Big Dump
19:29 - Verballer Top 12 Reveal & Reactions
30:53 - Ohio State vs Illinois Predictions
41:08 - Alabama vs Missour Predictions
47:43 - Indiana vs Oregon Predictions
56:34 - Other Week 7 Games

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Three top 15 teams fell to unranked opponents in what might be the most chaotic Saturday of the season. We dive deep into Penn State's shocking 42-37 loss to UCLA—a team that fired its coach just days earlier. The loss raises serious questions about James Franklin's future despite his $50+ million buyout. Can this relationship be salvaged? We also break down Florida's inspired 29-21 upset of Texas in The Swamp, where the Gators' defense sacked Arch Manning six times and exposed flaws in the Longhorns' offensive line. Plus, Miami continues to look like a legitimate contender with a dominant road win over Florida State, powered by freshman sensation Malachi Toney and an elite defensive front.

Beyond the headline upsets, we analyze Alabama's methodical win over Vanderbilt, Cincinnati's offensive explosion against Iowa State, Bryce Underwood's career day against Wisconsin, and what all this chaos means for the playoff picture.

To close things out, Ty reveals his updated top 12 rankings, we answer live Verballer questions about Ohio State inevitability, the best G6 teams, and the champions of NIL, and finally, hand out Dude Alerts to standouts like Bear Bachmeier, Dallas Wilson, and Ty Simpson.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
3:04 - UCLA upsets Penn State
15:33 - Miami beats Florida State
22:34 - Florida upsets Texas
30:52 - Alabama gets revenge on Vandy
36:13 - Cincy dumps Iowa State
39:03 - Other Big 12 Thoughts
41:33 - Other Big Ten Thoughts
48:24 - Other ACC Thoughts
53:12 - Other SEC Thoughts + Notre Dame
55:16 - Ty's New Top 12
58:06 - Week 6 Reverbs
1:01:43 - Questions from YouTube
1:12:58 - Dude Alerts

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From there, we explore the sneaky-important matchups that nobody's talking about enough: Iowa State's trip to Cincinnati, Kansas State trying to bounce back at Baylor, and Texas facing a desperate Florida team in The Swamp. We also hit on Notre Dame's chance to make a statement against Boise State, the letdown potential for Illinois, and why we're believers in some serious home dog action this week (looking at you, Cal and Virginia).

Plus, we've got our weekly Pat League lookahead, a breakdown of the optimal quad setup for Saturday, and a look at the Taylor Swift curse, bear coat turnover props, and more.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
5:44 - Picks of the Week + More Vandy-Alabama / Miami-Florida Discussion
14:19 - Iowa State vs Cincinnati
21:20 - Kansas State vs Baylor
28:08 - Texas vs Florida
34:57 - Virginia vs Louisville
41:19 - Wisconsin vs Michigan
42:35 - Boise State vs Notre Dame
47:39 - Under The Radar Games
1:06:17 - Pat League Lightning Round
1:09:54 - Window of Opportuniy & The Quadfather

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From there, we dive deep into conference power rankings for all four major conferences. We go team-by-team through the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12, making some calls that'll probably upset you. We disagree on Georgia's placement after their home loss to Alabama, try to make sense of ACC chaos beyond Miami, figure out which Big 12 teams are actually good, and weirdly agree on a relatively orderly Big Ten.

We also share stray thoughts from Week 5 games we didn't get to discuss in detail—Ohio State's dominant defense, Ole Miss looking legit, LSU's offensive struggles, the USC-Illinois thriller, and why Mississippi State deserves more respect.

Finally, we break down two massive Week 6 matchups with early predictions. For Vanderbilt at Alabama, we explain why this revenge game might not go the way most expect. And for Miami at Florida State, we discuss why this spread has dropped significantly and why we're both taking the Seminoles with the points in their first true test.

Finally, we share our completely unfiltered experience from Penn State's Whiteout game between Oregon and Penn State. The crowd was ear-splitting and incredible—truly one of the best environments in college football. From the tailgate scene to the in-game atmosphere to the postgame chaos, we give you the full State College experience.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro & opening thoughts
2:19 - Sam Pittman fired at Arkansas
8:05 - Reactions to AP Top 25 & Verballer Top 12
18:56 - Conference Power Rankings
1:00:07 - Stray Thoughts from Week 5
1:17:12 - Vandy vs Alabama Predictions
1:24:28 - Miami vs Florida State Preview
1:32:15 - Closing thoughts on our trip to State College

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Beyond those headliners, we wonder if Ohio State might be in danger at Washington, whether USC can prove they're for real on the road at Illinois, if Notre Dame can stop Taylen Green, and if Auburn is trapped in perpetual limbo after another close loss. We also examine Indiana's statement opportunity at Iowa and dive into several intriguing home underdogs.

We also take a look at the latest news with Mike Gundy's sudden dismissal at Oklahoma State and John Mateer's thumb injury potentially sidelining Oklahoma's quarterback for up to a month.

Finally, we break down our Under the Radar Games worth watching, map out your optimal afternoon viewing quad for maximum entertainment, and identify the small window of opportunity to get errands done before the day's best action kicks off.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro
4:07 - Mike Gundy fired from Oklahoma State
13:26 - John Mateer injures throwing hand
17:07 - DJ Lagway in a walking boot
19:04 - Picks of the Week
25:31 - USC vs Illinois
34:01 - Notre Dame vs Arkansas
40:28 - Indiana vs Iowa
45:52 - Ohio State vs Washington
52:02 - Auburn vs Texas A&M
57:11 - Under The Radar Games
1:11:44 - Window of Opportunity

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Then, we dive into the latest AP and Verballer Top 12 polls, breaking down the disparities and debating which teams are ranked too high or too low as we enter Week 5. From there, we ask whether we've seen enough to truly believe in five discussion-worthy teams: Florida State, Miami, Indiana, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma.

And finally, we turn our attention to a loaded Week 5 schedule, giving our full breakdowns and predictions for the three biggest matchups of the weekend (No. 4 LSU at No. 13 Ole Miss, No. 7 Alabama at No. 4 Georgia, and No. 3 Oregon at No. 5 Penn State).

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro

2:48 - News

12:11 - AP Poll & Verballer Top 12

22:33 - Do You Believe In...?

40:23 - LSU vs Ole Miss Predictions

47:30 - Alabama vs Georgia Predictions

54:19 - Oregon vs Penn State Predictions

1:05:47 - Florida State vs Virginia Predictions

1:08:24 - TCU vs Arizona State Predictions

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And, in addition, we answered live questions on YouTube, played your Week 4 Reverbs, and gave out Dude Alerts for the best individual performances from another great week of college football.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro

3:47 - Texas Tech hammers Utah

10:57 - TCU wins the Iron Skillet

13:10 - Arizona State outlasts Baylor

15:36 - Indiana demolishes Illinois

20:08 - Michigan runs past Nebraska

26:15 - Oklahoma beats Auburn

33:02 - Miami holds off Florida

38:26 - Syracuse upsets Clemson

44:35 - Memphis upsets Arkansas

47:30 - Other SEC Notes

50:59 - Other Big Ten Notes

56:12 - Other Big 12 Notes

56:53 - Other ACC Notes

59:06 - Platypus & Apple Cups

01:02:38 - Reverbs

01:07:18 - YouTube Q&A

01:17:02 - Dude Alerts

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We circle back on games discussed earlier in the week (Texas Tech vs TCU, Auburn vs Oklahoma, Illinois vs Indiana) and pose the most important questions about other marquee matchups in Week 4. Can a struggling Florida team find any answers on the road against a red-hot, in-state rival in Miami? Is this the weekend that Nebraska officially joins the Big Ten and CFP discussion with a win over Michigan? In the Battle for the Iron Skillet, should we expect another 100-point shootout between SMU and TCU, or can either questionable defense find a way to make a game-winning stop? And in a classic "styles make fights" matchup, will Baylor's undeniable offense be enough to overcome its struggling run defense, or can Arizona State control the clock and grind out a win on the road? We ask the important questions for all the biggest matchups.

We also hand out our locks of the week (what could go wrong?) and break down why this might be the optimal weekend to plant yourself in front of the TV all afternoon.

Finally, we discuss why USC might be the biggest wildcard in college football, as Lincoln Riley's squad has quietly assembled all the pieces for a disruptive season, and we break down why the Trojans could be a talking point sooner than later. Plus, we address the Clemson situation after Dabo's animated press conference.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Naming
3:54 - Dabo Swinney's Rant
9:17 - Sleeping on USC?
15:34 - Picks of the Week
19:26 - SMU vs TCU
23:33 - Michigan vs Nebraska
33:07 - Florida vs Miami
39:08 - Arizona State vs Baylor
42:36 - NC State vs Duke
44:18 - South Carolina vs Missouri
47:35 - Michigan State vs USC
50:48 - Iowa vs Rutgers
51:46 - Under The Radar Games
01:03:58 - The Quadfather
01:05:01 - Window of Opportunity
01:09:24 - Pat League Lightning Round

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:04 - Brent Pry & Deshaun Foster fired
15:33 - AP Top 25 & Verballer Top 12 Reactions
23:19 - "Con" Air
47:18 - Texas Tech vs Utah Predictions
54:16 - Auburn vs Oklahoma Prections
1:00:08 - Illinois vs Indiana Predictions
1:08:15 - What Week 4 Looks Like

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The madness didn't stop there. We saw Georgia Tech shock Clemson on a walk-off 55-yard field goal, LSU's defense stifle Florida's DJ Lagway in a 20-10 win, and the next chapter in Vanderbilt's surprising start with a dominant road win at South Carolina. From the SEC's wild weekend to surprising performances across every conference, we're breaking down all the biggest storylines, unexpected heroes, and what it all might for the playoff picture. Plus, we dive into our Dude Alerts and the most entertaining listener reactions from a week that had everything.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:14 - Texas A&M beats Notre Dame
11:35 - Georgia wins over Tennessee in OT
19:26 - LSU forces 5 INT and beats Florida
23:55 - Georgia Tech stuns Clemson
31:32 - Miami dominates USF
35:01 - West Virginia upsets Pitt
38:10 - Arizona knocks off Kansas State
40:25 - UCLA loses to New Mexico at home
42:14 - Ole Miss wins shootout with Arkansas
44:24 - Vandy destroys South Carolina
48:09 - Other Notable Games
1:03:45 - Role Playing
1:05:07 - Week 3 Reverbs
1:10:11 - Weird Week 3 Moments
1:12:39 - Dude Alerts

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nickname
4:32 - Who has the most the prove in Week 3?
13:17 - Picks of the Week
13:49 - Georgia vs Tennessee
17:48 - Florida vs LSU
19:49 - Texas A&M vs Notre Dame
22:41 - Clemson vs Georgia Tech
29:11 - Pitt vs West Virginia
33:33 - USF vs Miami
39:56 - Vandy vs South Carolina
43:54 - Wisconsin vs Alabama
45:45 - Arkansas vs Ole Miss
48:12 - Duke vs Tulane
50:57 - Under the Radar Games
1:02:22 - The Quadfather
1:03:41 - Window of Opportunity
1:08:47 - Pat League Lightning Round

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We also bring back our beloved "Dunzo or Not Dunzo" segment to evaluate teams -- Arizona State, Kansas State, Virginia Tech and others -- that might already be cooked relative to preseason expectations. Finally, we dive deep into three massive Week 3 matchups: Georgia at Tennessee in a battle of undefeateds, Florida trying to bounce back at LSU in Death Valley, and Texas A&M visiting Notre Dame in what could be a statement game for both programs.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:27 - AP Poll Reactions & Verballer Top 12 Reveal
16:11 - Dunzo or Not Dunzo
44:16 - Early Lookaheads
45:36 - Georgia vs Tennessee Preview
52:13 - Florida vs LSU Preview
59:56 - Texas A&M vs Notre Dame Preview

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But the upset of the day belonged to USF, who stunned Florida 18-16 in The Swamp with a last-second field goal. We take a look at what this loss means for Billy Napier's future in Gainesville and whether the Gators can recover from such a devastating home defeat. Plus, we cover the wild shootout between Baylor and SMU that went to double overtime, Army's shocking upset of Kansas State, and how teams like Penn State and Georgia looked surprisingly sluggish despite comfortable wins. From Missouri's Border War victory to Illinois' impressive road performance at Duke and Arizona State's road loss at Missisippi State, we give you our instant reactions to all the biggest storylines from a weekend that reminded us why college football remains beautifully unpredictable.

Plus, reactions from around the Verballerhood in the form of social posts and voice messages, as well as the weirdest things that happened in Week 2 college football.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro
02:48 - Oklahoma beats Michigan
10:29 - USF stuns Florida
17:39 - Iowa State wins Cy-Hawk
22:27 - Illinois boatraces Duke
25:29 - Missouri wins the Border War
30:00 - Ole Miss gets revenge on Kentucky
34:00 - Baylor outlasts SMU in 2OT
38:22 - Mississippi State upsets Arizona State
41:10 - Army beats Kansas State
45:17 - Role Playing
47:34 - Other ACC Games
52:53 - Other Big 12 Games
53:43 - Other Big Ten Games
01:00:22 - Other SEC Games
01:02:13 - Week 2 Weirdness
01:06:17 - Reverbs
01:10:06 - Dude Alerts

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In this college football podcast episode, we dive into the biggest matchups of the week, discuss a handful of under-the-radar games, suggest your most ideal quad box setup and much more. Plus, a plea to Virginia Tech, a debate over Ty's yellow shirt, realistic expectations for Oklahoma State vs. Oregon and more!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Naming
5:07 - "Prove It" Teams
12:17 - Week 2 Predictions
15:05 - Michigan vs Oklahoma
19:17 - Iowa vs Iowa State
23:36 - Illinois vs Duke
29:13 - Kansas vs Missouri
33:30 - Arizona State vs Mississippi State
38:00 - Vandy vs Virginia Tech
42:04 - Baylor vs SMU
45:13 - James Madison vs Louisville
51:56 - Oklahoma State vs Oregon
55:34 - USF vs Florida
1:00:28 - Under-The-Radar Games
1:10:18 - Window of Opportunity
1:11:49 - The Quadfather
1:13:13 - Pat League Lightning Round

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Plus, a look back at our leftover observations from Week 1, a twin pack of early bird specials looking ahead to the CyHawk rivalry and Michigan's big road trip to Oklahoma, and a lookahead at a meaty Week 2 slate of games.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:52 - Miami beats Notre Dame, 27-24
15:32 - South Carolina holds off Virginia Tech, 24-11
21:57 - Leftover Week 1 Observations
30:33 - Iowa vs Iowa State Predictions
41:37 - Michigan vs Oklahoma Predictions
51:43 - Week 2 Lookahead

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We also break down LSU's statement road win at Clemson, Auburn's ground-and-pound victory over Baylor, and all the smaller storylines that are reshaping our preseason expectations. From quarterback controversies to defensive surprises, we cover the games that mattered most and react to your tweets and voice messages. Plus, we share the weirdest moments from a beautifully bizarre opening weekend, including Joe Tessitore's top buttons and the Oregon Duck's wardrobe malfunction.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
6:44 - Ohio State beats Texas
15:45 - Florida State upsets Alabama
23:33 - LSU outduels Clemson
30:36 - Auburn wins at Baylor
36:36 - Georgia Tech edges out Colorado
40:11 - USF shocks Boise State
45:58 - Tennessee bests Syracuse
49:43 - Big Ten Thoughts
59:19 - SEC Thoughts
1:02:32 - Big 12 Thoughts
1:05:48 - ACC Thoughts
1:06:49 - Role Playing
1:08:30 - 5 Weird Things
1:14:03 - Week 1 Reverbs
1:17:19 - Dude Alerts

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