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Kansas State (8:50)Oklahoma State (11:20)Utah (14:00)UCF (18:35)Iowa State (23:20)Arizona (30:22)Kansas (37:50)West Virginia (43:00)Colorado (46:14)TCU & Texas Tech (53:10)Baylor (1:01:15)Houston (1:06:05)

NCAAT Opening Weekend Thoughts (0:00)East Region (13:30)West Region (29:45)South Region (45:05)Midwest Region (1:01:00)

East Region (5:35)West Region (35:25)South Region (1:05:20)Midwest Region (1:32:15)

Tickets Punched (2:20)Big 12 (8:05)SEC (21:10)Big East (34:40)B10 (44:55)ACC (55:40)PAC-12 (1:03:20)Mountain West (1:10:50)

Big 12 (8:50)SEC (23:10)Big East (31:25)B10 (42:50)ACC (57:25)PAC-12 (1:05:25)Mid-Majors (1:11:50)Upcoming Slate (1:20:40)

Early Bowl Games Recap (1:30)CFP Preview (6:10)NY6 Preview (27:00)Remaining Bowl Games (48:20) 

Holy Slate breaks down the early slate of bowl games from Honolulu to Montgomery.  We cover roster intel, injuries and coaching staff changes that impact every matchup. Our first full Saturday of bowl games features three running backs that you will need to know going into 2024. We finally say goodbye to Roadrunner legend, Frank Harris.  And two first-year FBS programs have chances at their programs' first bowl win.  Who do you trust more in mid-December - a military academy in the Armed Forces Bowl or Chris Creighton getting points?

Coaching changes (0:50)Week 13 Dogs (12:40)Week 13 Kitty Cats (17:55)Conference Championship WeekendCUSA (24:05)PAC-12 (31:00)Big 12 (37:45)MAC (48:45)Mountain West (55:40)American Athletic (1:03:00)SEC (1:09:40)Sun Belt (1:17:40)ACC (1:22:20)B10 (1:29:45)

Corvallis Recap (3:50)Week 12 Dogs (12:00)Week 12 Kitty Cats (24:30)Rivalry WeekThursday Slate (34:45)Friday Slate (39:05)Saturday Slate (51:20)Best Bets (1:12:50)

Heisman (1:30)Week 11 Dogs (15:00)Week 11 Kitty Cats (29:00)Week 12Weekday Slate (35:10)11:00AM Slate (40:40)2:30PM Slate (54:50)6:00PM+ Slate (1:13:50)Best Bets (1:33:35)

Champs or Chumps (2:10)Week 11Weekday Slate (19:30)11:00AM Slate (21:40)2:30PM Slate (37:50)6:00PM+ Slate (56:50)Late Night Snack (1:12:00)Best Bets (1:16:20)

Week 9 Dogs (2:00)Week 9 Kitty Cats (7:15)Week 1011:00AM Slate (17:55)2:30PM Slate (40:10)6:00PM+ Slate (57:42)Late Night Snack (1:17:45)Best Bets (1:24:20)

Week 8 Recap (3:35)Week 8 Dogs (17:10)Week 8 Kitty Cats (25:20)Week 911:00AM Slate (33:10)2:30PM Slate (44:55)6:00PM+ Slate (1:09:00)Best Bets (1:18:15)

Week 7 Recap (1:40)Week 7 Dogs (8:30)Week 7 Kitty Cats (19:35)Week 8Weekday Slate (34:00)11:00AM Slate (36:20)2:30PM Slate (45:50)6:00PM+ Slate (1:05:00)Best Bets (1:22:25)

Special Guest: Addison WaltonWeek 6 Recap (2:05)Week 7Weekday Slate (19:25) 11:00AM Slate (26:20)2:30PM Slate (38:40)6:00PM+ Slate (1:00:45)Best Bets (1:14:25)

October Outlook (0:50)Week 5 Dogs (12:20)Week 5 Kitty Cats (23:35)Week 611:00AM Slate (28:40)2:30PM Slate (51:20)6:00PM+ Slate (1:03:25)Best Bets (1:21:50)

Holy Slate Top 10 (0:50)Week 4 Dogs (13:55)Week 4 Kitty Cats (24:20)Week 511:00AM Slate (31:55)2:30PM Slate (56:38)6:00PM+ Slate (1:12:00)Best Bets (1:29:10)

Holy Slate Top 10 (2:00)Week 3 Dogs (14:35)Week 3 Kitty Cats (24:00)Week 411:00AM Slate (31:50)2:30PM Slate (51:30)6:00PM+ Slate (1:14:00)Best Bets (1:35:50)

Texas/Bama Recap (1:05)Week 2 Dogs (12:20)Week 2 Kitty Cats (18:15)Week 311:00AM Slate (27:40)2:30PM Slate (41:00)6:00PM Slate (56:00)Under-the-Radar Games (1:10:55)Best Bets (1:14:08)

Week 1 Winners (1:10)Week 1 Losers (11:35)11:00AM Slate (23:00)2:30PM Slate (38:35)6:00PM Slate (53:35)Late Night Snack in the PAC (1:14:00)Under-the-Radar Games (1:18:00)Best Bets (1:20:25)

Week 0 Recap (1:00)Early Week 1 Slate (14:50)11:00AM Slate (31:40)2:30PM Slate (41:20)Evening Slate (53:20) Sunday & Monday Slate (1:11:40)

Football is BACK. Get your lunch pails ready because Week 0 takes you deep in the heart of the CUSA. This week's slate of games is surrounded by two national powers in Notre Dame & USC. However, whether you enjoy high powered offenses or 24-game road losing streaks getting put to the test, these matchups do provide intrigue. Meaningful football, meaningful results. Notre Dame vs Navy (1:50)UTEP at Jacksonville State (13:00)Ohio at San Diego State (19:40)UMASS at New Mexico State (25:40)Hawaii at Vanderbilt (32:25)San Jose State at USC (40:15)FIU at Louisiana Tech (46:30)Season Best Bets (51:50)CFP Predictions (1:01:30)

This would not be a full college football review series without recognizing the foundation of the sport. The Group of Five are conferences made up of members that, yes, are FBS programs. Whether it's week night football, true regionality or one-of-a-kind mascots, the G5 rarely disappoints. As the CFB world around them continues to be fluid, members of these prestigious conferences continue to embrace their identity and hold strong to keep the sport intact.Sun Belt (10:25)AAC (26:20)Mountain West (42:10)MAC (52:30)CUSA (1:02:35)Notre Dame (1:14:50)

We conclude our Power 5 season previews with the Southeastern Conference. This has been the gold standard of the sport, winning six of the nine College Football Playoff championships.  The SEC not only dominates the regular season, but also grabs headlines throughout the off-season with polarizing coaches and players. Make sure to soak in the 2023 season as changes are coming. Georgia (2:30)Alabama (17:25)LSU (32:30)Tennessee (46:50)Arkansas (1:01:20)Auburn (1:09:15)Ole Miss (1:17:15)Florida (1:27:00)Missouri (1:40:15)Texas A&M (1:49:00)Kentucky (1:58:55)Best Bets (2:04:10)

The PAC-12's 2023 season has all the makings to be an historic one. With all the noise surrounding the West Coast's power conference, the talent residing from Tucson to Seattle seems to be the deepest in years. With six programs having realistic expectations to end up in Las Vegas, this conference becomes must watch. Let's live in the now and save the conference realignment talk to 2024.Future of the PAC-12 (2:20)Upcoming Season (9:05)Utah (17:00)USC (31:40)Oregon (46:10)Washington (57:20)Oregon State (1:08:40)UCLA (1:21:30)Best Bet (1:31:25)Swing Games (1:37:15)

While the Big 12 Conference may not be the flashiest, its programs provide avid college football fans with week-to-week drama and parity like no other. Join Holy Slate as we dive into the Big 12's 2023 season, which consists of an overlap year featuring four new members as well as two departing programs that hope to end their run with a Big 12 championship. The Horns are back, and begrudgingly, the Sooners may be too.  New conference members (3:30)Texas (14:20)Oklahoma (34:35)Kansas State (49:20)TCU (57:40)Texas Tech (1:04:20)Baylor (1:12:30)Season Win Totals (1:19:40)Swing Games (1:29:45)

This week we turn our attention to the Big Ten Conference. This is a conference that has had a representative in seven of the nine College Football Playoffs. With Michigan taking over as the team to beat, does Ohio State take it personally? Can James Franklin and the Nittany Lions finally break through? In the final season of divisions, can the West make a statement for the first time since 2012? Tune in and get your B10 fix with Holy Slate.Looking ahead to 2024 (1:30)Coaching changes (8:45)Michigan (10:25)Ohio State (22:20)Penn State (36:10)Iowa (54:00)Wisconsin (1:03:50)Illinois (1:13:40)Season Win Totals (1:16:30)Swing Games (1:22:35)

The first of six total conference previews begins with the Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC features two significant co-favorites followed by a pack of teams that, if dominoes fall their way, could see themselves playing spoiler in Charlotte. Whether it's the new conference format or coaching turnover, there are changes for the better going into the 2023 season. Tune in and get your ACC fix with Holy Slate.New conference format (1:30)Coaching changes (4:35)Clemson (11:30)Florida State (24:15)Louisville & Miami (38:35)UNC (1:00:45)Season Win Totals (1:15:25)Swing Games (1:27:50)

As we kick off a new season of College Football and Season 2 of Holy Slate, we bring on our first official guest, Layden Robinson, starting offensive Right Guard for Texas A&M. If you are looking for a guy to pull (literally) for this upcoming season, make sure to tune in. Childhood/High School (6:13)Recruitment (19:15)Texas A&M (23:30)Transfer Portal & NIL (40:20)2023 Season Outlook (48:30)Q&A (52:20)

Season Two of Holy Slate is officially underway as we navigate our way through early summer with only 80 days standing between now and Notre Dame/Navy in Dublin. We enter a unique college football season in 2023 as the sport is going to be in a year of transition: Power 5 conferences call new TV networks home and the SEC awaits two newcomers. We have you covered on all things associated with the early season slate and what to look forward to. Join us to get your share of Pop Tarts, Peacock and Chris thinking that four wins gets you bowl eligible.  Oh, and College Basketball and Baseball get some air time.SEC Scheduling Format (0:30)Week 0 (15:50)Week 1 (21:30)Week 2 (28:10)Power 5 Conference TV Releases (36:50)NBA Draft Deadline (55:40)Road to Omaha (1:09:00)

On this week's episode of Holy Slate, we recap the 2023 NFL Draft discussing which teams - and divisions - made a strong impression on us heading into the summer off-season (2:30). As we transition to College Football, we first provide a quick sneak peek into next year's NFL Draft going over a few notable names and some position groups to keep an eye on as you take in the upcoming CFB season (35:30). As the episode switches gears into full on CFB mode, we go over the recently announced season win totals for Power 5 programs and which ones caught our attention (42:00). The 2023 CFB season is the start of the end of an era as we know it (56:30).

Draft week is here and Holy Slate has you covered with a first round mock draft. Follow along with Mike & Chris as they discuss potential trades, prospects, and storylines that can cause some drama on Thursday evening. 

Once again, the NCAA Tournament did not disappoint during its first weekend. We got it all - upsets, storylines, dumb decisions, and elite guard play. As Chris and Mike look ahead to the upcoming Sweet 16 matchups, they begin the episode with an overview of some of the weekend's biggest results along with some breaking news in the Big East Conference. East Region (17:10)West Region (32:00)South Region (43:40)Midwest Region (56:20)

The Bracket is upon us! Join Holy Slate as we dive into the numerous storylines, matchups and potential upsets that rightfully create the annual madness. Each region has their own set of hurdles and featured players and coaches. It truly is as wide open of a tournament as we've seen in recent memory.East Region (5:35)Midwest Region (26:48)South Region (43:45)West Region (56:46)

Conference tournaments are here and multiple programs have already punched their ticket to the Big Dance. This week's episode of Holy Slate starts off with a recap of those auto bids, and previews the upcoming Power Six conference tournaments. Will the traditional 'blue bloods' see a resurgence in March? How deep is the bubble in Chicago? Make sure to be prepared when entering the Garden.Big 12 (16:20)B10 (27:15)ACC (42:25)SEC (55:00)PAC-12 (1:09:37)Big East (1:15:50)Others (1:26:50)

March is officially here. Tune into Holy Slate all month long to stay in the loop on what's going on in the world of College Basketball. On today's episode, Mike breaks down what was an absolute thriller of a weekend that provided buzzer beaters and comebacks in typical March fashion. As the final weekend of the regular season approaches, which conference championships are still up for grabs? Mid-majors take center stage, while the bubble is getting smaller and smaller. Big 12 (7:24)B10 (13:25)ACC (18:18)SEC (22:00)PAC-12 (24:24)Big East (25:52)Mid Majors (28:22)

As football season is clearly in the rearview, we first acknowledge the annual state of despair that comes along with a spring-time flip to the hardwood. With college basketball's one-of-a-kind postseason just around the corner, Mike and Chris provide some context behind how the NCAA measures and evaluates team performance and success as it relates to March Madness aspirations and overall seeding. This episode will be broken down by conference as we provide updates regarding storylines, conference races, sleepers and favorites. As we do on Holy Slate, we end the episode with a preview of this upcoming week's slate of games.Big 12 (13:20)B10 (26:20)ACC (35:25)SEC (44:10)PAC-12 (52:10)Big East (56:10)Mid-Majors (1:02:40)

Episode 30 of Holy Slate provides you with a recap of the previous week's College Basketball slate, along with a preview of the upcoming weekend's matchups. As we get into mid-February, not only do conference races heat up, but it is officially Bubble Watch season. Chris and Mike give you the week's biggest takeaways, along with teams you need to start keeping an eye on (37:30 - 1:04:30). Oh, and it is Super Bowl week (6:40 - 37:30). 

Episode 29 begins with College Football and some National Signing Day thoughts (4:35 - 9:20). To continue on with CFB, the Senior Bowl is this weekend and it is officially helmet season (9:20 - 21:30). Both the ACC (21:30 - 36:05) & Big 12 (36:05 - 43:00) release their 2023 conference schedules. As we bridge both the CFB & CBB, Super Bowl week is upon us and before we get into the game on next week's episode, we share some quick thoughts (43:00 - 46:40). College Basketball continues to heat up as we enter February. As we normally do, Holy Slate provides a weekly recap of games (46:40 - 1:02:40) which also includes Biggest Winners (1:02:40 - 1:09:00) and Biggest Losers (1:09:00 - 1:14:22) from this past week's slate of games. And to conclude this episode, we break down this upcoming weekend's CBB slate (1:14:22 - 1:23:01).  

On Episode 28, Mike and Chris kick off the show with a quick sneak peak into next week's National Signing Day. Of course, Holy Slate stays true to form and continues to orbit around Corvallis on a weekly basis. Chris stays hot with his Bengals takes as we breakdown both the NFL Conference Championship games. Can KC avoid yet another 4th Quarter free fall? Slowly, but surely, college basketball is making its way back to being the king of the sports world as March quickly approaches. However, Mike has a strong stance directed toward the CBB doubters. This weekend marks the halfway point for conference play as the Big 12/SEC challenge takes center stage. 

College Football remains king and leads off Episode 27 of Holy Slate. The PAC-12 - Mike & Chris's favorite conference going into 2023 - releases their full schedule which will provide us with  a multitude of talking points throughout the spring. After an entertaining NFL Super Wild Card weekend, we turn the page to the Divisional Round which is littered with star power. The parody in college basketball invites even the most casual CBB viewer as the weekend slate's are absolutely loaded with intriguing matchups as we move into the back half of conference play.NFL Divisional breakdowns:Jaguars at Chiefs (9:35)Giants at Eagles (19:05)Bengals at Bills (27:50)Cowboys at 49ers (35:40)NCAA Basketball Winners (48:45)NCAA Basketball Losers (54:05)Upcoming Week's Slate (56:10)

As the 2022 college football season officially ended Monday night, Chris & Mike jump right into the NFL Super Wild Card slate. Additionally, Holy Slate dives into the college basketball season and provides a recap of the current state of each major conference, including storylines, contenders and disappointments. NFL Super Wild Card breakdowns:Seahawks at 49ers (8:10)Chargers at Jaguars (16:00)Dolphins at Bills (24:05)Giants at Vikings (27:00)Ravens at Bengals (34:00)Cowboys at Buccaneers (40:40)NCAA Basketball Conference breakdowns:Big 12 (52:05)ACC (59:30)SEC (1:04:15)B10 (1:08:40)PAC-12 (1:12:40)Big East (1:17:00)

*Apologies for audio issues on this episode*On the last episode of the college football season, Mike and Chris provide recaps on the second half of bowl games. From the Jayhawks' comeback to the Sun Bowl's aesthetics, bowl games do not miss. We brought in the New Year with two instant classics in both the CFP semifinal games. Can Monday night cap off what has been one of the best post season's in recent memory? TCU continues to get disrespected, while Georgia shows vulnerabilities. We end the episode reviewing our preseason takes. Chris takes us through the mind of a maniac as we all have our own Nebraska. As we peak into the 2023 season, Mike ACC”s the PAC-12. 

On Holy Slate's final episode of 2022, Michael & Chris provide in-depth breakdowns of the two CFP semifinal games as well as the four NY6 matchups. TCU - and their propensity of playing in tight games - aim to erase a dominant season for the Wolverines, while a G-League-type game waits to take center stage in Atlanta. The Tide and Trojans seem to be all in, until they're not. Cheez-It is slowly taking over market share of bowl season. And you will never guess who Chris compares to Tim Tebow. Happy Holidays!

Monday morning hit like a ton of bricks. Holy Slate shifted from the typical script and touched on both the heartbreaking passing of iconic Head College Football Coach Mike Leach, as well as the uncertainty that looms over the Texas Basketball program. We turn our attention to bowl season, and hope the Cure Bowl satisfies our need for a full slate. The Blazers and Redhawks invade the Bahamas to kickoff the postseason. Will the Beavers continue their dominance? Baylor and BYU look to finish their respective seasons on a high note after disappointing campaigns. Get your potatoes ready, because Albertson's Field is back on the big stage. 

America's Game gets their own slate Saturday as the cadets and midshipmen clash at the Linc. With conference championship weekend in the rearview, college football's off season is officially underway. The portal is the sport's new free agency and has its fanbase buzzing. On the field, bowl matchups are set including, what should be, two very intriguing CFP semifinal games. Did LSU's vertical threat in the SEC champ provide the Buckeyes with a blueprint? Plenty of bowl matchups to break down as we head toward the new year, featuring the official Group of 5 championship game. Can the Horns make it three in a row in San Antone? So-Fi stadium is hosting what will be its most competitive game this year.