The Solid Verbal College Football

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 Alerts Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Quadfather Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Kinney, 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 College Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Opportunity Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Predictions Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Alerts Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Round Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Like Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Alerts Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Round Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Preview Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Round Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Lookahead Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Alerts Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Round Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Update Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 family Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College football is back! The season officially starts this weekend with Week 0, and we're here to break down all five games, including the big Farmageddon matchup between Iowa State and Kansas State in Ireland. But first, we talk through some of the biggest quarterback battles across the country, with news of CJ Carr winning the job at Notre Dame, Julian Sayin taking the reins at Ohio State, Ty Simpson getting the nod at Alabama, and Bear Bachmeier becoming the first true freshman to start at BYU. Then, a quick chat about the College Football Playoff committee's decision to use "enhanced metrics" to put more weight on strength of schedule, the potential short- and long-term impacts of the move, and whether the new numbers will be personally sponsored by Greg Sankey. We also circle back to Michigan's punishment by the NCAA, which was handed down at the end of last week, and unveil our preseason Verballer Top 12. Finally, we give our predictions for all five Week 0 games, with special focus on the showdown between Iowa State and Kansas State. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:41 - QB Battles 15:36 - Injury News 19:21 - Enhanced CFP Metrics 27:28 - Week 0 Predictions 45:59 - Verballer Top 12 Poll 51:50 - Michigan's Punishment 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/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.