The Solid Verbal College Football

In this college football podcast episode, Ty catches up with Matt Fortuna of The Inside Zone newsletter and The Independent podcast to go through the finer details of Penn State's tumultuous coaching search, his reactions to the sad situation unfolding in Ann Arbor, and his thoughts on Notre Dame's media blitz after being left out of the College Football Playoff. Subscribe to Matt's newsletter at https://www.insidezonemf.com. Join our Bowl Bingo game by signing up at https://www.playbowlbingo.com.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2025

In this episode, we react to the breaking news of Sherrone Moore's dismissal from Michigan. What does it mean for the Wolverines, who are the initial candidates, and how might it impact the rest of the coaching carousel? Then, we take a step back and evaluate the coaching carousel moves with our good friend Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, The Athletic and The Audible podcast. We chat with Bruce around the drama surrounding Lane Kiffin's move to LSU, his biggest surprises during an active cycle, Lincoln Riley rumors, and much more. Plus, a discussion about Notre Dame's beef with the ACC and CFP.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

Now that the CFP field is set, we have a pile of news to discuss. In this episode, we talk through Matt Campbell's move to Penn State, including our early impressions from his introductory presser and why we both think it's a terrific fit. Plus, we take a spin around the coaching carousel and talk about other moves around the sport at the head coach, coordinator, and position coach levels. Then we kick around some of our early leans and points of intrigue in the four first-round CFP matchups and take a look at a handful of interesting non-playoff bowl matchups. And last but not least, a conversation about Notre Dame's apparent beef with the ACC. 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 BeefSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

The College Football Playoff field is officially set! In this special episode, we react to this year's playoff field, pick out the easiest pathways to the national championship, and debate the CFP Committee's logic for not penalizing Alabama and moving Miami ahead of Notre DameSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

What a finish! After 14 weeks of an incredible season, college football may have saved the best for last. In this episode, we walk back through the biggest storylines for all nine conference championship games in Week 15, starting with Indiana defying expectations and closing out a thin win over Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship. Not to be outdone, Georgia layed the smack down on Alabama, winning the SEC for the second straight year and potentially throwing the CFP bubble into a state of disarray. Does the Tide still deserve a playoff bid? Speaking of chaos, the unranked Duke Blue Devils upset Virginia to take the ACC, opening up the possibility that the conference will be left out entirely with two Group of Five teams sneaking in the side door. And finally, Texas Tech took care of business and beat BYU for the second time this season by a 20+ point margin. 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 RankingsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

Championship Week is here, and we're asking the important questions about all nine games on Friday and Saturday. Can BYU avenge an earlier loss to Texas Tech and rally behind their newly re-upped coach? Will Georgia snap a three-game losing streak against Alabama and earn a first round CFP bye? What's the formula for a five-loss Duke to worm its way into the playoff? How big is the gap between Ohio State and Indiana? With a playoff spot on the line, should we favor North Texas or Tulane? And James Madison is gonna try to score like 70 points, right? 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

The Coaching Carousel is spinning like never before, and we're back to talk it through. In this episode, we discuss Lane Kiffin's move to LSU, the fallout of leaving behind a playoff team in Ole Miss, and the funny ways in which the news was discussed on the national stage. Plus, a look at all the recent hires, which seem to make sense, which done, and a look at what happens next at Penn State. And finally, we debate the upcoming CFP rankings, the case for and against Miami, and how it affects teams like Notre Dame, BYU, Vandy and others. 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 SlateSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

The 2025 college football regular season is officially in the books after a Rivalry Week that gave us a little bit of everything. In this episode, we unpack the results, from Texas's big upset of Texas A&M on Friday night to the thrilling finish of the Iron Bowl. Listen in as we break down Georgia's rock fight with Georgia Tech, Ohio State's triumph over Michigan, Miami's destruction of Pitt, Oklahoma's close call against LSU, and more. Plus, a quick look ahead at what next week's championship matchups look like, our Week 14 Dude Alerts and a momentous Reverbs segment. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

In Part 2 of our College Football Rivalry Week extravaganza, we dive into The Game between Ohio State and Michigan and talk through what it'll take for the Buckeyes to break their four-game losing streak, and spitball the ways that Michigan could win their fifth straight in college football's biggest rivalry. We also unpack the implications of the Iron Bowl and debate a De Facto National Championship situation for Auburn and whether Deuce Knight can be an X-factor. Plus, Miami's huge road test at Pitt, a smaller-than-expected point spread with Oregon traveling to Washington, and an intra-Tennessee battle between Vandy and the Vols. And to make sure you're fully prepared, we go rapid fire through 17 other big games in Week 14. Don't miss your chance to win a $500 gift card and a seat on our vaunted Board of Trustees! Sign up to be a Certified or Premium Verballer and play Run the Board! 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 OpportunitySupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

We're gearing up for Rivalry Week with a special two-part preview. In Part 1, we do a deep dive of the three biggest games of Friday, including the Egg Bowl between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, the Lonestar Showdown between Texas and Texas A&M, and "Clean, Old Fashioned Hate" between Georgia and Georgia Tech. Plus, we react to the news that Mike Norvell is being retained by Florida State, Justin Wilcox got fired by Cal, and the Verballerhood made subtle tweaks to its latest Top 12. 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 PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

College Football Week 13 is officially in the books, and though it wasn't an insane week of upsets, it sets the stage for one of the most exciting Rivalry Weeks we've had in quite some time. In this episode, we rehash Oregon's statement win over USC, Oklahoma's follow-up after beating Alabama in Week 12, Pitt's upset of Georgia Tech, Utah's shootout and more. Plus, Notre Dame's utter destruction of Syracuse, Penn State's impressive showing against Nebraska, and the potential for an all-time apathy bowl between Florida and Florida State in Week 14. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

Be careful before you sit! Week 13 may be short on marquee matchups, but with the college football season winding down and so much still in flux, there's more than enough potential for a contender to get bit. In this episode, we preview an eventful slate of games, as Oklahoma looks to seal its playoff bid, USC aims to knock off Oregon, BYU hopes to make the Big 12 title game, and Louisville, SMU, Pitt and Georgia Tech are primed to be the ultimate agents of ACC chaos. Plus, we talk through James Franklin's move to Virginia Tech, Lane Kiffin's tour of LSU and Florida, and the latest batch of CFP rankings and projected brackets. And finally, a collection of awesome G6 games and an important Pat League Lightning Round. 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

MAILBAG TIME! It's been far too long since we answered questions from the Verballerhood, so we reached out to our community on Verballers.com and picked out some of our favorites. Would you take Ohio State or The Field in a hypothetical CFP bet? Which Group of Six team has the best chance of pulling a massive first round upset in the playoff? Which conference is actually the best? Which team's coaching opening is the biggest domino? Does being a "blue blood" program matter anymore? Could Utah still make the CFP and win a game? Plus, a look at the upcoming Week 13 slate, the ramifications of Week 14, and a quick chat about the latest Verballer Top 12. 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 SlateSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Let's relive a wild Week 12 of college football. In this episode, we take a look back at the biggest storylines. Oklahoma knocked off Alabama in Tuscaloosa, giving the Sooners a signature SEC win and putting them in prime position to qualify for the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, Georgia and Notre Dame padded their CFP cases with dominant wins, while both Texas A&M and Georgia Tech needed second half heroics to survive against conference foes. Plus, Virginia make quick work of Duke and helped clarify the ACC title chase, while the race for the coveted G6 playoff spot got significantly more interesting. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

Week 12 is already here... try to keep up! On this episode, we react to the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings and an official "projected bracket" that includes Miami, leaves out Oklahoma and BYU, and teases the possibility of the first-ever Solid Verbowl. Then, we work our way through a loaded Week 12 slate, starting with lingering thoughts on Notre Dame vs. Pitt and Texas vs. Georgia and diving deep on Alabama's home test against Oklahoma, Iowa's trip to USC and an important ACC showdown between Virginia and Duke. Plus, 11 other rapid fire previews, your Week 12 Window of Opportunity, an important Pat League Lightning Round and much more! 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Welp, we ran long... but we had a lot to unpack! 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 GamesSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

College Football Week 11 was a story of survival, domination, and conference shakeups. In this college football podcast episode, we unpack a crazy week with Indiana and Oregon on the brink of losing in tough road spots, with Texas Tech dominating another Big 12 opponent, and with both Virginia and Louisville losing at home and throwing the ACC into further chaos. Plus, we take a look at impressive showings by Georgia and Texas A&M, Alabama's lumpy win over LSU, Vandy's overtime shootout with Auburn, and the sudden rise of Zombie Kentucky. And finally, we play your voice messages, hand out our Dude Alerts for the top Week 11 performers, and muse over the latest G6 playoff scenarios featuring North Texas, USF and Tulane.  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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025

Eat your broccoli and get ready for a loaded Week 11 slate, featuring top five teams on the road, sandwich games, interim coaches and plenty of potential chaos. On today's college football podcast episode, we deep dive the games we didn't discuss on Tuesday and break down a defanged Indiana vs Penn State matchup, a classic letdown-lookahead spot for Georgia, a road test for Texas A&M, and potential for the "After Brian Factor" to have an impact on LSU vs Alabama. Plus, a muted but fascinating Florida State vs Clemson showdown, a monster G6 meet-up between Tulane and Memphis, and a true test of the Ty Jinx in Washington vs Wisconsin. 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. Play in our new Fantasy Coaching Carousel game right here: https://www.solidverbal.com/carousel Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nicknaming 9:42 - First CFP Rankings & Bracket Reveal 18:19 - Picks of the Week 20:00 - Indiana vs Penn State Predictions 27:34 - Georgia vs Mississippi State Predictions 34:10 - Texas A&M vs Missouri Predictions 40:41 - LSU vs Alabama Predictions 47:55 - Washington vs Wisconsin Predictions 51:13 - Florida State vs Clemson Predictions 57:00 - Wake Forest vs Virginia Predictions 59:20 - Navy vs Notre Dame Predictions 1:01:12 - Tulane vs Memphis Predictions 1:04:35 - Under the Radar Games 1:16:00 - Pat League Lightning Round 1:20:53 - Week 11 Window of OpportunitySupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Our weird Sunday tradition of firing coaches midseason continued as Hugh Freeze was relieved of command by Auburn, adding another school to the growing list of Power Four job openings. In this episode, we discuss where the Freeze regime went astray and who might be next for the Tigers. 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 PredictionsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

What a chaotic week in college football — and not just on the field. Between the YouTube TV–Disney dispute and a string of bizarre finishes, fans everywhere were forced to get creative to follow along. From Miami’s playoff hopes going up in smoke against SMU to Georgia Tech's road loss against NC State and Duke's shootout win over Clemson we had drama, penalties, and questionable officiating in equal measure. Plus, Georgia barely escaped Florida, Texas nearly coughed one up to Vandy, and Oklahoma won in Knoxville over Tennessee. Elsewhere, Texas Tech exploded in the second half against Kansas State, West Virginia capitalized on Houston’s fumble-fest, and Ohio State torched Penn State behind a nearly flawless Julian Sayin. Add in Indiana murdering Maryland, USC surviving Nebraska, and a bunch of quietly telling results across the Power Four, and it’s safe to say that College Football Week 10 lived up to the hype. We break it all down, plus play your Reverbs and close it out with the Dudes of the week. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2025

We're on the verge of November and college football is absolutely humming. Week 10 brings us a slate loaded with meaty point spreads, flawed contenders, and opportunities for chaos. 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Dan is back from his travels and there is much to discuss! On this college football podcast episode, we react to the news of Brian Kelly's dismissal at LSU, what led to his unceremonious removal and what might happen next for the Tigers. 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 BracketSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Dan's at a fall wedding, so Ty flies solo to walk you through the most important storylines from Week 9. And what a Saturday it was—dubbed "Seatbelt Saturday" for good reason, with turbulence starting at 10:05 AM courtesy of Steve Sarkisian's reported NFL interest! Could it be real? Who knows, but the coaching carousel never stops spinning, apparently. 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 ThoughtsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2025

College Football Week 9 comes with a warning label: Turbulence could be ahead for multiple teams facing brutal back-to-back road trips. 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

The coaching carousel is spinning a little faster after the news that Florida pulled the plug on the Billy Napier era. In this college football podcast episode, we take a look at some of the early candidates for the job and glance around college football for which openings might pop up next. 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 PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

We're still trying to process what just happened in Week 8 of college football. Over half the AP Top 25 was in serious peril, with nine ranked teams falling and four others barely escaping disaster. This wasn't just chaos – it was relentless, unforgiving madness from Tuesday through Saturday night. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2025

Can you believe it's already Week 8? We forge ahead with our big preview of Week 8 games with the appropriate audio treatment for an enormous Holy War between Utah and BYU in Provo. Plus, we unpack significance of Georgia Tech vs Duke as an ACC title tiebreaker, the road danger for Oklahoma and LSU -- two SEC teams that cannot run the ball -- traveling to South Carolina and Vandy, the underrated aspects of Texas Tech's quick rise, and the debate over whether Auburn can finally get a big win. And finally, some rapid fire picks, under the radar games, your Window of Opportunity and ideal quadboxes, and a Pat League Lightning Round for the ages as Lafayette might have a shot to upset an FBS opponent. 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 Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

So, yeah, there's a lot going on. In this college football podcast episode, we react to the news that Penn State fired James Franklin after a 3-3 start—a move that seemed unthinkable just a few weeks ago. We dive into what went wrong, why Pat Kraft pulled the trigger now, and who's next for the Nittany Lions. 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 RadarSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

What an absolute rollercoaster of a Week 7. In this college football podcast, we do our best to make sense of it all. 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 Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2025

College Football Week 7 is upon us, and we're diving deep into what might be the steeliest slate of the season. This isn't about flashy plays or explosive offenses—this week belongs to the teams willing to do the dirty work in the trenches. 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

We're fired up for another week of bangers in Week 7! In this episode, we dive deep into three massive games: Ohio State's travels to Illinois, Alabama faces a rested Mizzou team, and Indiana takes on Oregon in a top-10 showdown with College GameDay in town. 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 GamesSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

We thought Week 6 would be quiet. We were wrong. Dead wrong. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2025

Welcome to Week 6, the start of Cocktober. We dive into a slate that's loaded with opportunities for offenses to establish themselves (or for underdogs to sneak in and steal one). We circle back and discuss the two biggest games of the weekend: Vandy traveling to Alabama and Miami making their first road trip to face Florida State in Tallahassee. Both have baggage, both feature ranked teams, and both could shake up the playoff picture. 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 QuadfatherSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

We're back from an incredible trip to State College, and we've got a lot of college football to unpack, starting with the news that Sam Pittman has been fired at Arkansas. With Bobby Petrino taking over as interim head coach, we discuss the likely candidates to permanently replace Pittman, including Rhett Lashlee, GJ Kinne, John Sumrall, Deion Sanders, and others. 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 CollegeSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

Join us for a very different reaction episode from an undisclosed audio bunker a few blocks south of College Avenue in State College, PA. In this college football podcast episode, we relive our experience at the Oregon-Penn State Whiteout game, the moments that won it for the Ducks and the ways that the Nittany Lions came back from the dead from a 14-point deficit to send the game into overtime. Plus, we give our snap judgement on other results around the country and listen to an all star batch of Reverbs.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 September 2025

Week 5 is absolutely loaded with monster games, and we're headed to Happy Valley for the Penn State-Oregon whiteout! In this college football podcast episode, we take another deep dive into the three biggest matchups of the weekend: Oregon at Penn State in what promises to be an electric atmosphere, Alabama traveling to Georgia in a crucial SEC showdown, and LSU heading to Oxford to face Ole Miss in another must-watch conference battle. 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 OpportunitySupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

We're gearing up for a monster slate of games in Week 5 and our trip to the massive Penn State-Oregon contest this weekend. But first, we start with the news, including a tough season-ending injury for Syracuse QB Steve Angeli, a fine for the Orange for faking injuries, and the SEC's official ruling on Oklahoma's controversial trick-play touchdown. We also touch on the SEC's newly announced annual opponents for the next four years and share the heartbreaking news of former App State coach Shawn Clark's unexpected passing. 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 PredictionsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

It turns out that College Football Week 4 delivered some interesting tests! In this episode, we break down what it all means, from the rise of Texas Tech's impressive defensive showing against Utah to Indiana's demolition of Illinois and Oklahoma's win over Auburn. Plus, a closer look at why TCU should be on your radar, how Michigan can get the most out of its offense, what we learned about Miami in their win over Florida, and what Clemson's 1-3 start means for Dabo Sweeney. We also talk through a crazy interesting day in the Big 12, Memphis's run at the CFP, looming questions about Chris Ash and Notre Dame's defense, and more. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 September 2025

We're calling it "Sock'em in the Mouth Saturday" – and for good reason. Week 4 has all the makings of a weekend where untested favorites get their first real taste of adversity. In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into how teams might respond facing their first legitimate punch in the mouth. 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

The Coaching Carousel is spinning earlier than usual this year! In this episode, we react to the news that Brent Pry and Deshaun Foster were relieved of command at Virginia Tech and UCLA. We also take a look at why the AP Poll is infererior to our very own Verballer Top 12. Plus, a spirited game of "Con" Air in which we figure out which issues are worth being concerned about at Texas, LSU, Notre Dame and other places, And finally, three early predictions for Week 4, as Texas Tech visits Utah, Jackson Arnold and Auburn travel to Oklahoma and Illinois goes to Indiana. 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 LikeSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

Week 3 delivered the kind of college football chaos we live for, and we're here to break it all down. We witnessed Texas A&M pull off a stunning road upset at Notre Dame in a 41-40 thriller that came down to the final seconds, with Marcel Reed and the Aggies finding a way to steal one in South Bend. Meanwhile, Georgia and Tennessee went to overtime in what might have been the game of the week, with Gunner Stockton making an absolutely ridiculous fourth-down throw to tie it at the end of regulation. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2025

College Football Week 3 is loaded with chances to erase early disappointments. In this college football podcast episode, we debate which teams have the most to prove in Week 3 before taking another look at the biggest games of the week. Join us as we dive into the marquee matchups including Georgia-Tennessee in Knoxville, Florida-LSU in Tiger Stadium and Texas A&M at Notre Dame. We also take a spin around the rest of a loaded slate of games, featuring Clemson's trip to Georgia Tech, the latest installment of the Backyard Brawl, USF's quest for a third straight upset, and a tasty SEC affair between Vandy and South Carolina. 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

We're just a few weeks into the college football season and the picture is just starting to come into focus. In this college football podcast episode, we react to the latest AP Poll and our own Verballer Top 12 rankings, questioning whether voters are being bold enough with early-season movement. Should teams like USF be ranked higher after their impressive wins? And are teams like Penn State and Georgia too high? 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 PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into a wild Week 2 that left fan bases across the country questioning everything they thought they knew about their teams. Oklahoma's Jon Mateer looked like a folk hero in Norman, leading the Sooners to a convincing 24-13 victory over Michigan that showcased his incredible elusiveness and game management skills. Meanwhile, we break down what this win means for Brent Venables' program as they prepare for a murderous SEC schedule ahead. 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: 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 - Quick Reactions to Other Games 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 Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 September 2025

Week 2 has big 2011 energy with lots of emotion, some heartbreak, and plenty of unfinished business. This weekend is loaded with tension and storylines, with Michigan's trip to Oklahoma, another installment of the Cy-Hawk game, a quiet monster between Illinois and Duke, a stinky line between Arizona State and Mississippi State, and a revenge spot for Ole Miss at Kentucky. 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 RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

We're back to break down the remaining drama from college football's opening weekend, as Miami delivered when the stakes were highest, knocking off Notre Dame 27-24 in a game that felt like a must-win for Mario Cristobal. In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into how the Hurricanes won the line of scrimmage and why Notre Dame's offensive game plan was so confusing. Also, a recap of South Carolina's slugfest with Virginia Tech, the return of "Beamer Ball" as a winning strategy for Shane Beamer, the frustration of watching Kyron Drones, and new steam on the "LaNorris The Creator" movement in popular media. 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 LookaheadSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2025

We're back after months away from a full slate of college football games, and Week 1 delivered exactly the kind of chaos we needed. In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into the biggest storylines, starting with Ohio State's defensive masterclass against Texas in a 14-7 slugfest that left more questions than answers about Arch Manning's readiness for the spotlight. Meanwhile, Florida State pulled off the upset of the day, dismantling Alabama 31-17 behind Tommy Castellanos and a Gus Malzahn offense that looked nothing like last year's disaster. 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 AlertsSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2025

We've been waiting all offseason for this moment, and Week 1 in finally here! In this college football podcast episode, we take a look at the biggest games that Stakeout Saturday has to offer, from the big Texas-Ohio State and LSU-Clemson games, to Notre Dame's trip to Miami, Alabama's opener at Florida State, the Beamer Bowl between Virginia Tech and South Carolina, Bill Belichick's debut with North Carolina against TCU and more. Plus, we discuss which teams have the most to prove in Week 1, from with Nebraska's offense to Miami's defense, Florida State's latest transfer haul, and and beyond. We also highlight a handful of the under-the-radar games worth watching, from Mississippi State's portal gamble to Cal starting a true freshman quarterback on the road. And, of course, a full breakdown of your Saturday Window of Opportunity, the most ideal quad for your vieweing pleasure, and a Patriot League Lightning Round with a special plea on behalf of the Mountain Hawks. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nickname 5:23 - Prove It 19:32 - Picks of the Week 21:50 - Texas vs Ohio State 24:35 - LSU vs Clemson 26:13 - Notre Dame vs Miami 33:45 - Alabama vs Florida State 39:27 - Virginia Tech vs South Carolina 43:50 - Syracuse vs Tennessee 48:30 - Utah vs UCLA 51:58 - TCU vs North Carolina 54:48 - Window of Opportunity 56:49 - Under-The-Radar Games 1:04:45 - Pat League Lightning RoundSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

IT'S. GAME. WEEK! Join us as we power rank the most interesting matchups on Thursday and Friday of an extended holiday weekend of Week 1 games and take an advanced preview of two of the biggest contests as Texas heads to Ohio State and Clemson hosts LSU in the Death Valley Invitational. After reviewing some extra takeaways from Week 0 – including why we shouldn't overreact to early season rust – we break down the news that Bryce Underwood has officially been named Michigan's starting quarterback. How should this affect our read on the Wolverines in 2025? Then, we rank the five most intriguing of the 28 games being played on Thursday and Friday, from Auburn-Baylor as a potential Friday night thriller to the sneaky-good matchup between Boise State and USF. We close out by tackling two monster games: Texas traveling to Columbus as slight road favorites in a College Football Playoff semifinal rematch, and Clemson hosting LSU as a four-point favorite. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 2:22 - Week 0 Takeaways 10:36 - Bryce Underwood named Michigan starter 16:13 - Power Ranking Thursday/Friday Games 44:06 - Texas vs Ohio State Preview 57:51 - LSU vs Clemson Preview 1:08:52 - Richard Verbal UpdateSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

College football is officially underway! We break down Iowa State's 24-21 victory over Kansas State in Dublin, including the sloppy conditions, key fourth-down decisions, and what the Clones' win means for the Big 12 race. Plus, we're joined by Jenny Dell, the lead college football reporter for CBS Sports, who gives us incredible behind-the-scenes insights from the sidelines. From her 20-second storytelling challenges to Brad Nessler's shocking pre-game eating habits, Jenny discusses the difference between covering the SEC and Big Ten, sneaky injury tent investigations, what it's like to catch players and coaches in their most vulnerable moments, and much more. We also unveil the most important email to ever grace our inbox, potentially with long-term ramifications for the Solid Verbal family. Timestamps: 4:50 - Iowa State beats Kansas State 19:26 - Interview with Jenny Dell 58:07 - Important news from the Solid Verbal familySupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2025