Josh Pate's College Football Show

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 714 Josh Pate welcomes President Donald Trump to the show to discuss matters of College Football and beyond. Next up we drop our 2026 College Football head coach rankings. Where do coaches like Kirby Smart at UGA and Ryan Day at Ohio State land? What about Steve Sarkisian at Texas and Kalen DeBoer at Alabama? Does Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman crack the top 5? What do we make of reports teams in the SEC and what are some of the biggest questions around the league heading into spring ball? Josh also discusses which programs could be the next to become elite. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 713 Josh Pate ranks the top programs in College Football. How high did Indiana rise? What about mainstays like UGA, Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, and Notre Dame? Will we see College Football Playoff expansion soon after the Big Ten floated their 24-team model? The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Dan Lanning and Oregon. What do we make of reports teams in the SEC and Big Ten are looking to adjust their future out-of-conference schedules? Will College Football Playoff selection change as a result of this? Which teams have the biggest spotlight QB battles we need to watch this spring? Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 712 Josh Pate looked at how big the College Football Playoff and national title contender pool is this year. Will teams like UGA and Alabama be in the mix? What about Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, and Indiana? Will we see Texas or USC make a move? The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Steve Sarkisian and Texas. Next, Josh looks at the toughest schedules in College Football this season. Will Lincoln Riley end up winning big at USC? Can the Trojans contend for the Big Ten title and a CFP spot? Josh also gives some early thoughts on the NFL Draft and discusses a College Football story nobody is talking about. All that plus advice for getting a career in sports media. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the time come for College Football to reach out to the NFL for help? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 711 Josh Pate discussed how eligibility and calendar issues in College Football could use some assistance after Roger Goodell’s comments during Super Bowl week. Plenty of early top 25 rankings reaction is pouring in. In this show Josh Pate discussed the placement of Indiana and Miami fresh off their national title matchup. What about Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State in the Big Ten? Where are teams like Texas, Alabama, UGA, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Florida in the SEC? Tonight we go over the ACC schedule including Miami having a more workable path and FSU facing a tough road. National Signing Day saw USC and Oregon land top 3 classes with Notre Dame between them. Tonight we get takeaways and memories of past National Signing Days. The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Ryan Day and Ohio State. All that plus advice for getting a career in sports media. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Pate State Extra, Josh dives into the current relationship between the NFL and College Football and how it is a disaster for the current CFP calendar, and how National Signing Day has changed from a massive spectacle that the entire season hinged upon to something much different so quickly. Plus, looking back at recently retired Gus Malzahn’s career. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football top 25 discussion is here for the 2026 season. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 710 Josh Pate discussed the placement of Indiana and Miami fresh off their national title matchup. What about Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State in the Big Ten? Where are teams like Texas, Alabama, UGA, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Florida in the SEC? Speaking of the SEC, tonight we go over the SEC schedule including Florida having a more workable path and LSU facing a tough road. What do we think about the current state of College Football and whether it makes any sense to compare the CFP to college basketball. Josh also gets called out for defending Dabo Swinney after recent allegations of tampering. The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Mike Norvell and FSU. All that plus the cautionary lesson all of us could learn from attending a showing of The Housemaid. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff expansion is always a hot topic - but for the time being it looks to be tabled. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 709 Josh Pate discussed the fight between the SEC and Big Ten and what it means for the future of the College Football Playoff. With the Transfer Portal closed, which teams were big winners and losers? Tonight we look at LSU and Indiana plus several teams in Texas along with Penn State, Alabama, UGA, and more. What do we think about the current state of College Football and whether the problems are correctable? The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Josh Heupel and Tennessee. All that plus a question about whether Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame can win a national title and we take a look at a major winter storm that took aim at the eastern half of the United States. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football has seen tampering go crazy with the recent shots Dabo Swinney and Clemson took at Pete Golding and Ole Miss. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 708 Josh Pate offers up his feelings about what can be done to curtail the issue. What do we think about surprise CFP contenders this season? Could Alex Golesh and Auburn or Matt Campbell and Penn State make a run? Does ESPN owning the entire College Football Playoff help or hurt the sport overall? Josh also takes a look at UGA under Kirby Smart and discusses whether the program is regressing. All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at a major winter storm taking aim at the eastern half of the United States. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football just saw a wild ending to the 2026 season with Indiana winning the CFP title. What does 2026 have in store? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 707 Josh Pate offers up his feelings about early top 25 rankings. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal now closed but big names on the move. How do we go about fixing the College Football calendar? Tonight we look at plenty of feedback from Tuesday’s show as we explore changing the College Football Playoff structure and moving the national title game to January 1st while trying to save bowl season. All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at a major winter storm taking aim at the eastern half of the United States. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana and Curt Cignetti have won the national championship over Mario Cristobal and Miami, and College Football may never be the same again. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 706 Josh Pate offers up his feelings about Mario Cristobal and Curt Cignetti as their programs both made a statement in different ways this season. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal now closed but big names on the move. What do we make of the early 2027 CFP title odds? Can Alabama, LSU, UGA, Texas, or Texas A&M get the SEC back in the mix? How do we go about fixing the College Football calendar? All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at the future of the SEC vs Big Ten debate. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Playoff national title game is around the corner with Miami vs Indiana set for next Monday night. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 705 Josh Pate offers up his preview and prediction as Mario Cristobal and Curt Cignetti look to bring home their first title. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal wide open and big names on the move. Cole Cubelic is drawing heat from Auburn fans over his comments about departing players into the Transfer Portal. Is it justified? All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at the future of the SEC vs Big Ten debate. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Playoff national title game is around the corner with Miami vs Indiana set for next Monday night. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 704 Josh Pate offers up his preview and prediction as Mario Cristobal and Curt Cignetti look to bring home their first title. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal wide open and big names on the move. Will Alabama fall back to earth or see their Transfer Portal strategy work at Alabama? Where could we see the next out-of-nowhere College Football Playoff contender? All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at the future of the SEC vs Big Ten debate. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The College Football Playoff national title game is around the corner with Miami vs Indiana set for next Monday night. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 703 Josh Pate offers up some early thoughts as Mario Cristobal and Curt Cignetti look to bring home their first title. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal wide open and big names on the move. With rumors of the College Football Playoff set to expand again in the near future what do we think is the proper format? Dan Lanning and Oregon are coming off a blowout loss to Indiana and some are beginning to question whether Dan Lanning will ever win the big one. Fair or not? All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at the future of the SEC vs Big Ten debate. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEC teams have been bounced from the College Football Playoff aside from Ole Miss. The SEC's bowl record left a lot to be desired this season too. On Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 702 Josh Pate and Cole Cubelic discussed the SEC's current state and what the future may hold. Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff prediction time has arrived as the CFP semifinal round nears .Indiana vs Oregon in the Peach Bowl sees Curt Cignetti trying to extend a magical season while Dan Lanning has his team back where they were a year ago. Miami vs Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl features Mario Cristobal and Pete Golding trying to punch their team’s ticket to the national title game. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal wide open and big names on the move. What do we make of Kalen DeBoer and Alabama being blown out by Indiana? What moves need to be made in Tuscaloosa? The same questions are being asked about Ryan Day and Ohio State. Did Lane Kiffin make a mistake by taking the LSU job and foregoing his chance to win a title with Ole Miss? Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff prediction time has arrived as the CFP quarterfinal round nears. Texas Tech vs Oregon in the Orange Bowl sees Joey McGuire trying to extend a magical season while Dan Lanning has his team back where they were a year ago. Alabama vs Indiana in the Rose Bowl features Kalen DeBoer and Curt Cignetti trying to punch their team’s ticket to Atlanta. What about Mario Cristobal and Ryan Day taking their squads into Dallas for Miami vs Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl? All that plus UGA vs Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal opening next week. Which head coaching hires were the best and worst of this cycle? All that plus some thoughts on Dabo Swinney and Clemson after a very underwhelming 7-6 season. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff reactions are flying as Alabama vs Oklahoma and Miami vs Texas A&M saw Kalen DeBoer and Mario Cristobal take their teams on the road and get big wins. What do we make of Oregon smoking James Madison and Ole Miss rolling over Tulane? Is their a bigger conversation to have about whether or not G5 teams should be included in the CFP? Where will the coaching search turn? Are Kalen DeBoer or Kenny Dillingham out of the picture? Were they ever in it? Is there a way to fix College Football bowl season? We also dive back into the bag of WORST bold predictions and more. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff week has arrived and on Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 699 we dive into Alabama vs Oklahoma and Miami vs Texas A&M. Will Kalen DeBoer finally get over the Oklahoma hump or will Brent Venables make it 3-0 vs Alabama? Can Mario Cristobal take Miami to the 2nd round or will Mike Elko have Texas A&M coming out swinging? Which head coach needs a deep run in the CFP the most? Michigan has fired Sherrone Moore and the College Football world is buzzing. Where will the coaching search turn? Could Kalen DeBoer or Kenny Dillingham get the call? Is there a way to fix College Football bowl season? All that plus a look at the Transfer Portal on fire with DJ Lagway, Dylan Raiola, Sam Leavitt, and others entering. We also dive back into the bag of WORST bold predictions and more. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff week has arrived and on Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 698 we dive into Alabama vs Oklahoma and Miami vs Texas A&M. Will Kalen DeBoer finally get over the Oklahoma hump or will Brent Venables make it 3-0 vs Alabama? Can Mario Cristobal take Miami to the 2nd round or will Mike Elko have Texas A&M coming out swinging? Michigan has fired Sherrone Moore and the College Football world is buzzing. Where will the coaching search turn? Could Kalen DeBoer or Kenny Dillingham get the call? Fernando Mendoza win the Heisman Trophy in a runaway vote Saturday night. Should Diego Pavia have gotten more love? We also dive back into the bag of WORST bold predictions and more. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan has fired Sherrone Moore and the College Football world is buzzing. Where will the coaching search turn? Could Kalen DeBoer or Kenny Dillingham get the call? The College Football Playoff final rankings have been released and first-round matchups are set. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep. 697 Josh reacts to it all. Did the CFP Committee put the right teams in? What about the possibility of CFP expansion? Cole Cubelic joins the show to discuss teams like Alabama, Ohio State, UGA, Texas A&M, Oregon, Indiana, and more. Which teams could legitimately win the national title? Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.