The Solid Verbal

With the 2023 college football season in the books, it's time to reflect on last year's biggest hires. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan determine invent and arbitrary Vanilla Ice Index and catalog the best and worst problems solves among the class of first year coaches. How do the likes of Colorado's Deion Sanders, Nebraska's Matt Rhule, Wisconsin's Luke Fickell, Auburn's Hugh Freeze, Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, and others rank relative to the field?6:58 - Deion Sanders (Colorado Buffaloes)12:39 - Hugh Freeze (Auburn Tigers)17:48 - Luke Fickell (Wisconsin Badgers)25:50 - Matt Rhule (Nebraska Cornhuskers)32:48 - Jeff Brohm (Louisville Cardinals)37:32 - Kenny Dillingham (Arizona State Sun Devils)41:04 - Scott Satterfield (Cincinnati Bearcats)46:12 - Ryan Walters (Purdue Boilermakers)48:03 - Brent Key (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets)49:48 - Rapid Fire of other coaches (Troy Taylor, David Braun, Jamey Chadwell, GJ Kinne, Alex Golesh, etc)Join our exclusive Patreon c

College football's offseason is (sort of) here and it's time to take a moment of reflection. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan are joined by Ari Wasserman from The Athletic to take a look back at the key storylines that emerged during CFB bowl season and discuss which situations have the most heat going into spring and the 2024 season as a whole. Plus, a quick chat about the NCAA's investigation of the Tennessee Volunteers football program for NIL violations and Michigan's quick move to make Sherrone Moore the permanent coach for the Wolverines.Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts: http

College football's transfer portal continues to drive offseason conversation. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan take a look at the strategies of bigtime programs this offseason and discuss which schools (and new coaches) made the biggest impact via the transfer portal. What do they make of early successes by Mike Elko at Texas A&M and early struggles by Kalen DeBoer at alabama? What does the future look like for Ryan Day and Lane Kiffin on the heels of building their own versions of college football super teams? Which second year coaches are doing the best job of using the Portal to their advantage? And finally, from a bigger picture point of view, what's working and not working with the Transfer Portal and how can the powers-that-be in CFB make tweaks to improve it moving forward?Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple

Jim Harbaugh is officially leaving the Michigan Wolverines to head back to the NFL and coach the Los Angeles Chargers. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan convene an emergency session to talk through their reaction to the Harbaugh news and the potential ramifications for Michigan moving forward. Is Sherrone Moore next in line for the Wolverines? What is Harbaugh's legacy?Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/podcast/6f91d1c0-2c30-012e-097f-00163e1b201cPodcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/2415775CastBox: https:

The Transfer Portal isn't quite closed, but we're finally at a point where we can start judging the results. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan take a look at the most recent class of Transfer Portal quarterbacks and determine which are plug-and-play, which could unlock newfound opportunities for their new teams, and which have the most boom-or-bust potential. Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/podcast/6f91d1c0-2c30-012e-097f-00163e1b201cPodcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/2415775CastBox: https://cas

The college football season is over, but our mailbag is still overflowing. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan discuss which active coach is best positioned to take over the mantle as CFB's voice of reason, where Michigan's national championship team ranks compared to others over the last decade, how to handle "minor" bowl games in the era of the 12-team playoff, the best choice for next year's Pop-Tarts Bowl mascot and more.This episode will sound a little different thanks to travel schedules and technical difficulties. We'll be back to normal next week!Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts:&n

The Coaching Carousel continues to spin late in the cycle, with Alabama hiring Kalen DeBoer to replace Nick Saban and Washington moving quickly to poach Jedd Fisch from Arizona. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan react to DeBoer's move to Tuscaloosa after just two seasons with the Huskies and less than a week after the CFP National Championship Game. Is DeBoer the right man for the job and how will he do in the impossible shadow of Saban's legacy? And, with Washington's move to hire Fisch, a conversation about whether he can be trusted to stay in Seattle long-term. Plus, NFL Draft declarations from JJ McCarthy, Blake Corum and the presumed No. 1 overall pick, Caleb Williams. Would you pick him if your team needed a quarterback?Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sol

It's official: Nick Saban has retired from Alabama football. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan react to the news of Saban's retirement, discuss his legacy as the greatest college football coach of all time, and break down some of the early rumors on potential coaching candidates to take over the Crimson Tide.***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/podcast/6f91d1c0-2c30-012e-097f-00163e1b201cPodcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/2415775CastBox: https://castbox.fm/vc/2233040Our college football show is also av

Congrats to Michigan fans everywhere, the Wolverines are the 2024 college football national champs. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan give their reactions immediately following Michigan's 34-13 win over the Washington Huskies. How did the Wolverines hold down Michael Penix, Jr. and his trio of talented wide receivers? How did the Michigan game plan look compared to pre-game expectations? How does the looming controversy around the program shade this achievement for Jim Harbaugh, if at all? And, of course, some closing thoughts on the craziest year of college football yet.***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes27

The Michigan vs. Washington national championship is upon us. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan embark on a quest around Eastern Pennsylvania, from Yocco's Hot Dog shop to the 50-yard line at Lehigh's Goodman Stadium, in search of answers ahead of Monday's national championship matchup between Michigan and Washington.0:00 - Intro to this year's stunt preview2:05 - In the car on the way to Yocco's4:15 - Dan's first trip to Yocco's + Washington's offense vs. Michigan's defense21:30 - In the car on the way to Lehigh's Goodman Stadium24:34 - The 50-yard line of Goodman Stadium + Michigan's offense vs. Washington's defense41:17 - In the car on the way to Ty's basement studio45:34 - Predictions for the game in Ty's basement studio***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-so

The College Football Playoff delivered an incredible set of games on the first day of 2024. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan react to Michigan's overtime thriller over Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington's too-close-for-comfort win over the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl. Where were they right and wrong in their predictions and what were the big takeaways as the Wolverines and Huskies advanced to the National Championship? Plus, a quick look around the other New Year's Six bowl action and a discussion about Ohio State's curious gameplan against Missouri, the effect of Penn State's opt-outs in the Peach Bowl, Oregon's dominant showing vs. Liberty, and the higher level talking points after Georgia beat Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl.***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple

The College Football Playoff is upon us! In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan do a deep dive of both CFP semifinal matchups with MIchigan vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington vs. Texas in the Sugar Bowl. What are the vibes going into each game? What are the biggest questions and key matchups that will determine the national championship pairing? ***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/podcast/6f91d1c0-2c30-012e-097f-00163e1b201cPodcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/2415775CastBox: https://castbox.fm

College football's biggest bowl games (and 2024) are upon us. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan run through the New Year's Six matchups, break down the key matchups and take a guess at which teams are actually motivated to play. What will Ohio State look like amid transfers and potential opt-outs in the Cotton Bowl? Will Ole Miss score more than 17 points against the Penn State defense in the Peach Bowl? Can Florida State mount a serious challenge against Georgia amid a huge wave of opt-outs in the Orange Bowl? Does Liberty stand any chance of keeping it close with Oregon in the Fiesta Bowl?Plus, a grab bag of other bowl previews as we're officially on Miller Moss Watch as USC battles Louisville in the Holiday Bowl, we may not be ready for (Steve) Angeli in the Sun Bowl, and we're pumped for what seems like an awesome Alamo Bowl between Arizona and Oklahoma.***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don

College football gave us more than a few gifts over the last four months. In this college football podcast episodes, Ty and Dan walk back through the biggest gifts the 2023 college football season had to offer -- from Michigan's sign stealing controversy to Jimbo Fisher's buyout and "Tyler in Spartanburg" -- and pick their favorites. Plus, a short list of items that the 2024 season could leave under the tree to delight college football fans everywhere.Did we leave out any gifts? Let us know on social media or drop us a line at solidverbal@gmail.com.***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/p

National Signing Day is upon us, but has it lost its luster? In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan connect up with Brandon Huffman from 247Sports to discuss the biggest names and storylines in this year's high school recruiting class, from the dramatic flip by Dylan Raiola to the freakish abilities of Jeremiah Smith. Plus, how has the transfer portal impacted the ways in which college football coaches strategize in the recruiting game? Does it still make sense for top recruiting operations like Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State to pursue high school prospects?***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Cast

The college football coaching beat never sleeps! In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan reconnect with Bruce Feldman (The Athletic & Fox Sports) to get his read on the recent happenings in the coaching world and ask some of the biggest questions hanging over the marquee coaches in the sport. What does the future hold for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan amid a looming two-front battle with the NCAA this offseason? How did Texas A&M decide on Mike Elko despite a number of disparate power brokers? What is the future vision for success at USC under Lincoln Riley? What do other coaches think of the job that Deion Sanders is doing at Colorado?Play along with Ty and Dan by joining our free Winter Wonders Bowl Confidence Pool. Sign up now at: https://www.playwinterwonders.com!***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes! Some subscribe lin

And the Heisman Trophy goes to... Jayden Daniels of LSU! In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan react to the closest Heisman balloting since 2018, as Daniels edged out Michael Penix Jr. of Washington for CFB's most revered award.Plus, a discussion about Charlie Baker's proposal for a new NCAA football subdivision in which schools could strike NIL deals directly with players and avoid the middlemen. What would this mean for the future organization of the sport?Finally, a look at the latest happenings in the Transfer Portal as players and schools begin pairing up, a summary of the latest coaching moves, and a recap of the latest opt-outs that are sure to have an impact on college football bowl season.Play along with Ty and Dan by joining our free Winter Wonders Bowl Confidence Pool. Sign up now at: https://www.playwinterwonders.com!***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or fo

College Football Bowl Season is upon us! In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan walk through every bowl game and arm you with enough information to be dangerous so you can pick your bowl pool with confidence. From the Myrtle Beach Bowl all the way through the College Football Playoff, consider this your starting point for for the CFB postseason.Play along with Ty and Dan by joining our free Winter Wonders Bowl Confidence Pool. Sign up now at: https://www.playwinterwonders.com!***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes! Some subscribe links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/podcast/6f91d1c0-2c30-012e-097f-00

The College Football Transfer Portal is officially open for business. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan discuss college football's controversial Second Season and talk through the biggest names set to change teams. With QBs like Kyle McCord, Dillon Gabriel, Cam Ward and others looking for new opportunities, which names are the most intriguing, and which rumors make the most sense? How does Ty feel about the potential of Riley Leonard taking his talents to Notre Dame, and where does Dan stand on Oregon's options post-Bo Nix? Plus, who are the biggest winners and losers of Portal SZN?***To join our free Winter Wonders Bowl Confidence Pool, go to https://www.playwinterwonders.com!***Join our exclusive Patreon community is located at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes! Here are some helpful links:Subscribe/follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/

The College Football Playoff field is officially set, and Florida State is out. In part 2 of their Championship Week Reaction podcast, Ty and Dan discuss the unprecedented circumstances by which the Seminoles find themselves on the outside looking in. Did committee make the right move by leaving out the Noles, an undefeated Power 5 conference champion, in favor of Alabama and Texas?Also, a quick look at the CFP matchups as No.1 Michigan squares off against No. 4 Alabama in the Rose Bowl and No. 2 Washington gets No. 3 Texas in the Sugar Bowl. And, a look around college football at the New Year's Six bowl matchups, featuring Oregon and Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl, Penn State and Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl, Missouri and Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl and Georgia and Florida State in the Orange Bowl.***To join our free Winter Wonders Bowl Confidence Pool, go to https://www.playwinterwonders.com!***Join our exclusive Patreon community is located at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave u