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It's a big week in the Verballerhood! In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep and break down Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the Orange Bowl and Ohio State vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl. What are the biggest questions, keys, and matchups in each game? More importantly, who is Ty picking in the battle between his childhood team and alma mater?Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available

In this college football podcast episode, we react to Notre Dame's 23-10 win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, securing a spot in the CFP semifinals and setting up a matchup with Penn State in Miami. Plus, a quick look back at all four quarterfinal games with a handful of burning questions.Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.you

In this college football podcast episode, we react to Ohio State's domination of Oregon in the Rose Bowl, an overtime thriller in the Peach Bowl as Texas outlasted Arizona State in overtime, and Penn State's plan for stopping Boise State's Ashton Jeanty.Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalWant to get in

In this college football podcast episode, we take a closer look at the four College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchups, with Penn State squaring off against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, Texas taking on streaking Arizona State in the Peach Bowl, a rematch between Oregon and Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and a battle of duelling storylines (and injury woes) between Notre Dame and Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.0:00 - Intro03:12 - FIESTA BOWL: Penn State vs. Boise State Preview20:32 - PEACH BOWL: Texas vs. Arizona State Preview35:37 - ROSE BOWL: Ohio State vs. Oregon Preview52:45 - SUGAR BOWL: Georgia vs. Notre Dame PreviewEnter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-m

In this college football podcast episode, we unpack all the action from the first round of the College Football Playoff and highlight the key moments that put Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State through to the quarterfinals. How should Notre Dame's game plan evolve in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia? How much did the weather play a factor as SMU's Kevin Jennings struggled mightily? Is the Texas ground game back? And where was this version of the Ohio State offense against Michigan?0:00 - Intro5:55 - Notre Dame - Indiana Recap16:33 - Ohio State - Tennessee Recap28:37 - Texas - Clemson Recap36:39 - Penn State - SMU RecapEnter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/am

In this college football podcast episode, we cycle through the remaining, non-CFP bowl games taking place from December 28th through January 4th, discuss Ole Miss's motivation, Shane Beamer's weird bowl advantage, a strange Alabama vs. Michigan matchup, Marshall's entire team opting out of a bowl game and more. Plus, our exquisite list of prop bets on our Bowl Bingo answer bank, the glorious Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy, and a celebration of all goofy bowl things.Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/po

In this college football episode, we deep dive the first four games of the College Football Playoff as Indiana travels to Notre Dame, Penn State hosts SMU, Texas welcomes Clemson, and Tennessee plays at Ohio State at night. Join us as we discuss the biggest questions, the most interesting matchups within each contest, and the important stats and schemes that will decide each game.0:00 - Intro3:10 - Indiana vs. Notre Dame CFP Preview23:49 - SMU vs. Penn State CFP Preview38:06 - Clemson vs. Texas CFP Preview50:04 - Tennessee vs. Ohio State CFP PreviewEnter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts:&nbs

In this college football podcast episode, we react to the news that Bill Belichick is taking over as the new coach at North Carolina and walk through the other notable coaching news, with RichRod headed back to West Virginia, Scott Frost headed back to UCF and Dan Mullen headed back to the college ranks as UNLV's next boss. Plus, the first part of our express bowl preview, as we chat about 17 games, the key storylines, the best and worst trophies, and the weird props we're including in our first round of Bowl Bingo.Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/poc

In this college football podcast episode, we reconnect with our friend Bill Connelly from ESPN.com to put a bow on one of the most entertaining seasons in recent memory. Was there more parity in 2024, or did it just feel that way? How good is Indiana? How do his numbers react to so much transfer portal activity? What's the deal with Georgia? Which team has teams have the idea playoff paths, and what do we make of Dan's new Oregon playoff theory?Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest: https://www.playbowlbingo.comLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict

In this college football podcast episode, we get some leftover thoughts off our chest regarding the upcoming College Football Playoff, the lack of interesting bowl matchups elsewhere, and the unfortunate news that Carson Beck has an injured UCL. Plus, some early portal smoke as the Transfer Portal opens and figures to be an active year for quarterbacks and wide receivers. And, last but not least, some thoughts on Bill Belichick's flirtations with the North Carolina coaching job.Like 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverb

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff field is set. In this college football podcast episode, we react to the seedings and matchups, talk through the easiest and hardest roads to the national championship, and discuss the selection committee's decision ot pick SMU over Alabama.Like 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twi

College football has its nine conference champions. In this episode, we react to a Big Ten shootout between Oregon and Penn State, an overtime SEC slugfest between Texas and Georgia, a dramatic game-winner for Clemson over SMU in the ACC, and Arizona State's incredible run to a Big 12 title. Plus, a look back at Boise State's win over UNLV and a quick look at the other Group of Five conference champions. And, of course, an impromptu College Football Playoff bracket projection. Will SMU or Alabama be the 12th team in the tournament?Like 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.

It's Championship Week, and there are just 9 big games left before the college football postseason! In this college football podcast episode, we debate whether Iowa State can stop Arizona State's momentum, if Georgia-Texas 2.0 will look any different, the difference in playstyles between Clemson and SMU, the ways Penn State could pull an upset over Oregon, whether Boise State's offense has gone stagnant, and how this week's games will ultimately affect the College Football Playoff field. Plus, a disagreement over Tulane vs. Army, back-to-back Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State games, a shoutout to Tim Albin and Ohio, and a key matchup to watch in the Sun Belt title game. Oh, and Lehigh playing far away from home in the Kibbie Dome.0:00 - Intro3:21 - New CFP Rankings11:02 - BIG 12: Iowa State vs. Arizona State Preview22:29 - SEC: Georgia vs. Texas Preview33:23 - ACC: Clemson vs. SMU Preview43:47 - BIG TEN: Penn State vs. Oregon Preview59:56 - MOUNTAIN WEST: UNLV vs. Boise State Preview1:04:30 - AMERICAN:

Surprise, it's an extra episode! College football changed its calendar this year, putting National Signing Day smack dab in the middle of Championship Week. In this conversation, we detail the key recruiting storylines for Wednesday's festivities with our good friend Brandon Huffman from 247Sports. How has recruiting changed in the era of the transfer portal and big money NIL possibilities? Which teams are over- and underperforming in the recruiting game? How much negotiation is taking place between recruits and colleges?Listen to the extended version here: https://play.solidverbal.com/IixVOsLike 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal

In this college football podcast episode, we chat with Ari Wasserman of On3 about the curious case of Ryan Day at Ohio State and discuss his status in light of a fourth straight loss to Michigan. Plus, the unveiling of the latest Verballer Top 12 poll and a look at how a hypothetical College Football Playoff bracket would set up. And a quick rundown of the latest coaching moves, portal announcements, and news in college football.Chris Gates Fitness: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/solidverbal/Like 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: http

College football's regular season went out with a bang in Week 14. In this episode, we relive Michigan's shocking upset of No. 2 Ohio State, rehash Georgia's win over Georgia Tech in eight overtimes, discuss how Syracuse dumped Miami, try to make sense of the Big 12, and outline the slate of conference championship games ahead in Week 15. Plus, South Carolina takes down Clemson, Notre Dame pulls away from USC, Tulane randomly loses, Alabama wins the Iron Bowl, and Lehigh moves on in the FCS playoffs.0:00 - Intro3:00 - Big Ten Storylines15:31 - SEC Storylines36:32 - ACC Storylines43:45 - Big 12 Storylines50:16 - Other Storylines & Games1:06:06 - Role Playing1:09:33 - Rivalry Week Dudes1:12:41 - Week 14 ReverbsChris Gates Fitness: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/solidverbal/Like 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-podcastsSpotify: 

Let's get ready for Rivalry Week. In this college football podcast episode, we break down all the glory that Week 14 has to offer. Will Texas or Texas A&M make the SEC title game? Can Ryan Day break Ohio State's losing streak against Michigan? Will the Iron Bowl have more weirdness in 2024? Can Notre Dame seal its Playoff fate by beating USC? Will Arizona State take back the Territorial Cup? Plus, we wonder whether Diego Pavia has any magic left, if Syracuse can take down Miami, if Oregon can exact revenge, whether Kansas State can run its way to a Farmaggeddon victory, if South Carolina can win the Palmetto Bowl, and more. 0:00 - Intro4:58 - Latest CFP Rankings & News13:06 - Michigan vs Ohio State Preview22:33 - Arizona State vs Arizona Preview25:38 - Auburn vs Alabama Preview30:36 - Notre Dame vs USC Preview38:06 - Texas vs Texas A&M Preview44:13 - Other Early Games51:14 - Other Afternoon Games59:39 - Other Night GamesChris Gates Fitness: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/solidverbal/Like

In this college football podcast episode, we talk through the latest Verballer Top 12 poll and discuss the odd possibilities that exist in the Big 12, SEC and, more broadly, the College Football Playoff with Rivalry Week and conference championship games on deck. Plus, a look at the notable action on Thursday and Friday, including the "Egg Bowl" (Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss), "Clean, Old Fashioned Hate" (Georgia Tech vs. Georgia), "The Heroes Game" (Nebraska vs. Iowa) and "Paul Bunyan's Axe" (Minnesota vs. Wisconsin). And a quick look back at our lingering thoughts and news from Week 13.Chris Gates Fitness: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/solidverbal/Like 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-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.s

Annnnd we have chaos in college football. In this college football podcast episode, we recap a wild week of college football, featuring upset losses by Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M to go along with Indiana's defeat at Ohio State, both BYU and Colorado going down, a near-miss for Penn State at Minnesota, and much more. 0:00 - Intro3:27 - SEC Chaos (Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas A&M upsets)15:43 - Big Ten Recap (Ohio State prevails, Penn State survives)32:14 - Big 12 Recap (Colorado and BYU go down)43:20 - ACC Recap (SMU clinches ACC title game berth)47:22 - Other Recaps (Notre Dame hammers Army, Boise's thin win, Lehigh goal posts)55:45 - Listener Tweets59:25 - Week 13 Dude Alerts1:01:53 - Week 13 ReverbsChris Gates Fitness: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/solidverbal/Like 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-podcastsSpotify:&nbs

We're ready for an eventful final two weeks of the college football season. In this college football podcast episode, we wonder if Indiana can shock the world, whether Ole Miss or Florida has better vibes, whether the Big 12 will get any closer to figuring itself out, and if Army can plunge the entire College Football Playoff discussion into a state of chaos by beating Notre Dame. Plus, a look back at the controversies surrounding the latest CFP rankings, your locks for Week 13, a requisite look at the Patriot League and more.0:00 - Intro3:05 - New CFP Rankings13:56 - Indiana-Ohio State Preview23:44 - Ole Miss-Florida Preview28:55 - BYU-Arizona State Preview34:35 - Colorado-Kansas Preview40:28 - Notre Dame-Army Preview43:09 - Other Early Games49:25 - Other Afternoon Games53:53 - Other Night GamesChris Gates Fitness: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/solidverbal/Like 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 ep