The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football

Washington head coach Jedd Fisch joins David and Chris to discuss a variety of topics. Fisch shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick joining the CFB ranks, Washington's 2025 season and beyond, QB Demond Williams, body clocks, Seinfield and much more. Plus, news on the future of Until Saturday before we head out. Thank you for everything, and, please, bring back the Turnover Chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Rodriguez, former and now new, head coach at West Virginia joins David and Chris on Until Saturday! Rich Rod talks about the Pat White and Pat McAfee WVU teams, playoff bids, flirting with the Alabama job, his time as Michigan's coach (and donating hundreds of dollars worth of Michigan gear to Salvation Army), his reunion in Morgantown, and much more! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are the college football breakout stars in 2025? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris draft the players with the greatest potential to burst out onto the scene this season (like Texas' Arch Manning and Oregon's Dante Moore)! Plus, the ACC is safe...for now; the end of the CFP committee may be nearing; Colorado and Deion's completely normal recruiting cycle & One Cool Thing. Rundown: - The ACC is safe...for now (2:45) - New CFP Committee members & the end drawing near? (11:15) - Breakout player draft (20:00) - Break player draft honorable mentions (43:00) - Colorado & Deion Sanders' very normal recruiting cycle (48:30) - One Cool Thing/One Uncool Thing (55:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football coaches, executives, and GMs opined, on the promise of anonymity, about the CFB transfer portal to The Athletic. David Ubben and Chris Vannini welcome Sam Khan Jr., who helped report and author the aforementioned CFB staffers' thoghts, onto Until Saturday. Who landed the best QB? Who won the portal? How much does a DE, QB, RB, and other positions cost? Plus, the ACC, Clemson & FSU saga may be nearing its end, do CFB's new rules matter, Texas dominated the NFL Combine, and coin toss mania takes over CBB. Rundown: - CFB heels & John Cena (:30) - ACC, Clemson & FSU nearing settlement (3:00) - Transfer portal confidential: Who landed the best QB? Won the offseason? (7:45) - New rule changes, and do they even matter? (34:00) - The Texpert weighs in on Texas at the Combine (50:00) - Coin flips! (54:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Clemson the College Football champion front-runner? The Tigers rank #1 in ESPN's Bill Connelly's returning production, but the metric is far more nuanced than a ranking. David, Chris, and Bill discuss Dabo's squad, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona State, and others' returning production, and what it means for their title hopes. Before Bill joins the show, Chris recaps the CFP meeting, and he and David chat Jim Nagy to Oklahoma. Plus, Kirby Smart takes a shot at Johnny Manziel. Rundown: - CFP Meeting: Play-ins, Big 12 and ACC deal, and end of conf championships? (2:00) - Jim Nagy hired as Oklahoma's GM (11:00) - Bill Connelly joins to talk returning production (16:00) - Missouri Tiger Trivia (46:15) - Kirby Smart jabs Johnny Football (53:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are college football spring games dropping like flies? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris examine spring game's terminality, and they discuss why they're so important to CFB. Does 2025 have the best Week 1 slate ever? The guys power rank a loaded 2025 opening weekend. Lastly, Ben from Sarasota left a voicemail to posit a very interesting playoff proposal. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football is tilting on its axis after the SEC and Big Ten met to discuss the future of the sport. While you THINK you may know what's going on, you don't have the full picture. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris break down what's really happening with the playoff, play-ins, the death of conference championships & more. Plus, we react to your bold takes! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the College Football Playoff expanding again? NBA All-Star weekend sucked, so we created our own CFB All-Star showcase. Oh, and David nearly traded hands with a soccer mom. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and NEW Until Saturday newsletter author Jason Kirk run the CFB gammut on a loaded podcast. Plus, what's 'The Carolina Blue Matter'? Rundown: - SEC & Big Ten meeting; playoff expansion coming? (3:15) - Team South vs Team World CFB All-Star Game (9:00) - The Carolina Blue Matter; Is UNC the next realignment domino? (24:30) - You storm the field, you lose? (31:30) - Our favorite off-season CFB troupes (35:30) - Jason lives out David's CFB25 dream (41:00) - David vs Soccer Mom (44:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Read The Athletic's 2025 predictions: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6092995/2025/01/28/college-football-playoff-heisman-predictions-2025/ Hosts: David Ubben (@DavidUbben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Jason Kirk (@JasonKirk_fyi) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Florida win 10 games? Clemson make it to the CFP national championship? Alabama fall flat on their face in 2025? College football pairs perfect with takes, and Chris and Damien each have five takes with this CFB season. Plus, will Ohio State's Matt Patricia hire work? Damien, who worked with Patricia in New England, weighs in. Rundown: - Ohio State hires Matt Patricia as DC; will it work? (3:30) - 10 bold takes for the 2025 season (9:30) - The Athletic CFB staffs' predictions (35:15) - 'Who will be the next coach to win their first national championship' poll results (38:30) - Georgia NIL income tax proposal absurdity (41:15) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Read The Athletic's 2025 predictions: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6092995/2025/01/28/college-football-playoff-heisman-predictions-2025/ Hosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas, Oregon, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, and many other prominent programs are lead by coaches without a national championship to their name. Who will match Ryan Day and Ohio State as the next first-time CFB national championship coach? Chris Vannini and Ralph Russo draft three title-less coaches each, and debate whose lineup is better and why. Later, we answer your mailbag questions, including 'does recruiting even matter anymore'? Plus, what we learned from the Super Bowl and the Eagles' win. Rundown: - Drafting the next first-time CFB title-winning coach (2:30) - Mailbag question via Jeff H.: Does recruiting matter anymore in the portal era? (31:45) - Question via Kevin.brock77: Who makes the decisions about conf championship & Army-Navy dates? (35:30) - Question via Brandon S.: Whose seat is hotter: Mike Locksley or Mike Gundy? (43:00) - Super Bowl takeaways (47:15) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Ralph Russo (@ralphDrussoATH) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State inked Ryan Day to a massive deal, and Brian Hartline was promoted to OC. Is a 2026 natty repeat in progress? Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to both deals, and they brainstorm potential DC candidates for OSU. Later, the guys discuss possible new rule changes coming to college football. They also share their top three ACC and Big 12 games after both conferences' schedules released. Before clocking out, the guys dicsuss dynasties ahead of the Super Bowl with the Chiefs and Eagles. Rundown: - NBA's Luka Doncic trade explained in CFB terms (2:15) - OSU extends Ryan Day & promoted Brian Hartline -- will it work? (6:30) - Potentional OSU DC coordinators (17:00) - New fake injury rules? (20:30) - Top 3 ACC/Big 12 games of 2025 (26:30) - Why do people hate dynasties? (37:00) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get in, losers, we're trading college football program stock. In Bear or Bull, one of our favorite shows, David, Chris, and Damien buy and sell team stocks with Mad Money-esque sound effects. Are we buying Texas with Arch Manning at the helm? Why should you sell Michigan and Arizona State? Are people sleeping on Oregon and Colorado? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which college football programs aced or flunked their coaching cylce hires? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Bruce Feldman distribute coaching cycle report cards to North Carolina, UCF, West Virginia, Purdue, and more schools. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State pryed DC Jim Knowles away from Ohio State. Are the Nittany Lions gearing up for an OSU and Michigan-esque championship run in 2025? David, Chris, and Damien discuss Knowles leaving Columbus, and what it means for PSU, OSU, and the rest of the country. The Jeremiah Smith tampering news isn't surprising. What is surprising is coaches still bellyaching after all this time. Plus, the Buckeyes return some key players. Later, the guys chat about USC spending $1M/season on GM Chad Bowden. How will he help the Trojans, and how does the GM role function in CFB? Plus, we answer some of your mailbag questions. Rundown: - Jim Knowles to Penn State (2:00) - Will the coaching carousel spin again? (8:45) - Tampering? In 2025? Really? (11:15) - Major contributors returning to Ohio State (23:00) - Will USC's new GM save the program? (26:30) - Are coaching 'godfather' contracts dead? via Eric W. (35:00) - Favorite games, moments from 2024 via Quintin M. (39:00) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What did we learn about college football in 2024 that can be applied to 2025 and beyond? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris share three lessons each that they learned this past season. From elite QBs being gratuitous to the SEC media machine sputtering, the guys proffer up their takeaways. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris ranks all 134 college football teams weekly throughout the regular season. He's a madman, and he ranked every team for the last time for the 2024-2025 season. He and David compare his final rankings to his preseason ones, and the two discuss where Chris went wrong in his rankings. Plus, who rose and fell the most? Later, the guys take a look at the final AP and Coaches' Polls. Barry Odom is his own hype man. Lastly, why did the national championship game's draw so few eyes? Rundown: - 134 rankings recap: Preseason expectations vs reality (4:45) - Final AP Poll reaction (29:30) - Coaches' Poll reaction (34:15) - Ohio State-Notre Dame draws low viewership, but why? (42:00) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State put a bow on the 2024 college football season, but where do they rank going into 2025? David and Chris welcome Stew Mandel to Until Saturday to react and discuss his way-too-early top-25 ranking. Where does Arch Manning's Texas fall? Are Notre Dame and OSU top-3 teams? How about Michigan, Penn State, Georgia, and Alabama? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State beat Notre Dame to win the College Football Playoff national championship, the first of the 12-team era. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris react to the Ryan Day's legacy, the Buckeyes' place among the all-time greats, Notre Dame's rally & future, the Big Ten overtaking the SEC, and the end of superteams. Plus, what did we make of the first-ever 12-team field? Rundown: - Ohio State beats Notre Dame (:05) - Notre Dame hat tip (7:00) - Ryan Day's place in CFB (8:00) - Where OSU ranks among all-time teams (18:00) - The last superteam (24:00) - The Big Ten plants its flag (27:15) - Did the 12-team CFP work? (33:10) - Kirk Herbstreit postgame comments (41:30) - Despite the hate, the game was still the game (44:45) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ONE. MORE. SLEEP. Until Ohio State and Notre Dame square off in the College Football Playoff national championship. David, Chris, and Damien are together IN PERSON for the first time in Atlanta. They share their final thoughts going into Monday with help from ESPN's Chris Fowler and Molly McGrath as well as OSU RB Quinshon Judkins and competitive eating superstar, Joey Chestnut. Rundown: - CFP Natty Media Day takeaways (1:00) - Chris Fowler joins the show (10:15) - Molly McGrath joins the show (21:15) - Quinshon Judkins joins the show (32:15) - Joey Chestnut joins the show (41:45) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34), Chris Fowler (@CBFowler), Molly McGrath (@MollyAMcGrath), Quinshon Judkins (@Quinshon_), Joey Chestnut (@joeyjaws) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State and Notre Dame face off in the National Championship on Monday. Before the 2024-2025 season finale, David, Chris, and Damien preview the last matchup in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoffs. How will the Irish defend Jeremiah Smith? Can ND's piecemealed offensive line keep Riley Leonard clean? How will we remember the champion of the first 12-team CFP? Plus, we answer your natty questions and react to CFB26 being announced. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN and SEC Network's Paul Finebaum joins David and Chris to discuss the College Football Playoffs and his Alabama comments. The trio also discuss the SEC vs the Big Ten, why the SEC slipped in quality this year, James Franklin, and the national championship. Plus, David and Chris chat about Deion Sanders to Cowboys rumors and potential changes coming to college football. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff national championship after beating Texas last week. With a week before their meeting with Notre Dame, Damien Harris welcomes former national championship-winning OSU QB, NIL collective co-founder, and CBS analyst, Cardale Jones! Cardale talks what changed with OSU this postseason, where Jeremiah Smith ranks among all-time OSU WRs, his incredible playoff run, the defense, Ryan Day validation and more. Plus, Cardale opens up about 'The Foundation', one of the Buckeyes' collectives that he oversees, and how this roster came together. Also, who's on Cardale's OSU Mt. Rushmore? Rundown: - Cardale's wild tweets (3:15) - OSU vs Texas thoughts (6:00) - What changed with Ohio State? (8:15) - Do OSU fans have Michigan to thank? (11:00) - What's more important: Beating Michigan or winning a natty? (14:00) - Jeremiah Smith's ranking among all-time OSU WRs (19:00) - Should Smith forego his Junior season? (21:15) - Cardale's postseason run & what he sees in Will Howard (25:30) - Jim Knowles hat tip (31:00) - Has Ryan Day acquitted himself? (33:45) - Why invest "$20M" on OSU's roster this season? (40:00) - Adapting to changing tides (42:00) - How much can The Foundation support in the future? (43:30) - OSU Mt. Rushmore (46:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts:Damien Harris (@DHx34), Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet in the College Football Playoff national championship game in a little over a week from now. David Ubben and Damien Harris react to OSU's win over Texas in the Cotton Bowl, and Notre Dame's game-winner at the Orange Bowl before taking an early look at the natty matchup. Rundown: - Ohio State beats Texas in the Cotton Bowl (1:00) - Should Quinn Ewers consider returning? (18:45) - Has the Big Ten surpassed the SEC? (25:00) - Notre Dame tops Penn State in the Orange Bowl (30:00) - OSU vs ND early look (42:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas and Ohio State meet in the College Football Playoff at the Cotton Bowl. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris preview the semifinal matchup first before predicting the winner. How will Texas defend Jeremiah Smith? Would you rather have Will Howard or Quinn Ewers at QB? Who will win in the redzone? Plus, what a national championship would mean for each CFP coach. Rundown: - Weather update (1:00) - Jeremiah Smith vs Texas' secondary (3:15) - Will Howard or Quinn Ewers? (9:30) - Does Texas need to run the ball effectively to win? (14:00) - Elite interior d-lines meet + redzone significance (18:45) - Predictions (26:15) - How Dame almost lost Alabama a national championship (28:45) - Special teams importance & Texas' winning formula (32:30) - What's on the line for each remaining CFP coach (36:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State takes on Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff at the Orange Bowl. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris preview Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions' offense taking on Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame's defense. Plus, which losing CFP team are we most confident in moving forward, and Damien's New Year's Resolution for Alabama. Rundown: - Penn State vs Notre Dame preview (1:00) - Marcus Freeman & James Franklin will make CFB history (25:15) - Orange Bowl predictions (30:15) - Losing CFP teams we're most confident in going into 2025 (35:00) - Alabama's New Year's Resolutions (43:15) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non-playoff bowl season is over. How confident are we in Alabama, Florida, Michigan, and others going into the 2025 season based on their bowl win or loss? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Scott Dochterman provide a confidence rating from 1 to 5 (with 5 being most confident) in several teams post-bowl season. Rundown: - Michigan is due for a huge 2025 (1:15) - BYU, 2025 dark horses? (7:30) - Can Florida's promising end to 2024 carry into 2025? (11:15) - Will Nebraska plateau next season? (16:15) - Navy's momentum (19:00) - Kansas State's upside (23:00) - Washington & Demond William's encouraging finish (26:00) - Alabama's bleak 2025? (28:15) - Brent Venables hot seat watch? (35:00) - Does Iowa's 2025 hinge on a portal QB? (40:00) - NC State's in trouble (44:00) - Colorado's rising stock (47:15) Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which college football programs won and lost this winter transfer portal cycle? David Ubben and Chris Vannini react to The Athletic's Transfer Portal Timeshare Salesman's, Manny Navarro, list of portal winners and losers. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notre Dame suffocated Georgia in the College Football Playoff at the Sugar Bowl. David Ubben and Chris Vannini react to Marcus Freeman, Riley Leonard, and the Irish defense's massive win, but was it the biggest win in program history? Kirby Smart's UGA doesn't look the same, why? Oh, and why has the SEC stunk this year? Plus, an early look at the Penn State-ND Orange Bowl, and the guys chat about playoff expansion and re-seeding. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State CRUSHED Oregon in the College Football Playoff, and Texas vs Arizona State will go down as a top-3 playoff game of all-time! David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris react to the Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl CFP quarterfinal matchups. Before then, our condolences go out to the families of the victims of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans.  Rundown: - Our condolences to those affected by the New Orleans terrorist attack (:30) - Peach Bowl reaction: Texas-ASU is a top-3 playoff game of all-time (2:30) - Rose Bowl Reaction: Ohio State is a juggernaut + Dan Lanning, Oregon drop another big game (17:30) - Ohio State-Texas Cotton Bowl early thoughts (35:45) - Fiesta Bowl: Boise State fought hard + PSU, run the damn ball (39:45) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Oregon top Ohio State in the College Football Playoff and draw closer to 16-0? How will Georgia use Gunner Stockton against Notre Dame? David Ubben welcomes The Athletic's Chris Kamrani, Seth Emerson, Justin Williams, and Doug Haller, who are covering Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State, respectively, to Until Saturday to take one last look at the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups. The quartet of beat writers talk X-factors, keys, and predictions for the Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, Sugar Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl. Rundown: - Can Oregon go 16-0? (1:00) - What's Georgia Gunner Stockton gameplan? (16:00) - Can Boise State's defense win the day? (29:30) - Arizona State & Sam Leavitt's gameplan vs Texas (43:15) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Kamrani (@chriskamrani), Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson), Doug Haller (@DougHaller) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alabama was atop the college football world after slaying Georgia. But, along came Vanderbilt, and then Tennessee, and...Oklahoma? How did the Crimson Tide, in Kalen DeBoer's first season, go from sure-fire CFP contender to the Reliaquest Bowl? David Ubben and The Athletic's Alabama beat writer, Kennington Smith III, outline the Tide's late-season collapse, DeBoer's roster inefficiencies, and more in Alabama's exit interview. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Kennington Smith III (@SkinnyKenny_) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do Arizona State and Boise State have a path to beating Texas and Penn State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris preview and predict the last of the QF matchups. Chris lays out the Sun Devils' formula for a win, and Damien is in on a Boise State upset. Will they be proven right or wrong? Rundown: - Arizona State vs Texas Fiesta Bowl preview & predictions (1:15) - Boise State vs Penn State preview & predictions (23:45) - Why don't higher seeds host games through the playoffs? (41:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Florida State Seminoles had a historically bad 2024. David Ubben, Manny Navarro, and Matt Baker closely examine FSU's tailspin, and they ask, 'who's to blame'? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro), Matt Baker (@MattBakerCFB) Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon vs Ohio State & Arizona State vs Texas make up half of the College Football Playoff quartfinal matchups. David, Chris, and Damien preview and predict the outcomes of the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl. Will the Buckeyes and Will Howard air it out again versus the Ducks? Is Texas the worst possible matchup for the Sun Devils? Sam Leavitt and Cam Skattebo will have their hands full with the Longhorns' defensive line. Plus, Lane Kiffin, Kirk Herbstreit and Paul Finebaum, where are you now? Rundown: - Oregon vs Ohio State Rose Bowl preview & predictions (2:30) - Arizona State vs Texas Peach Bowl preview & predictions (31:00) - The CFP blowout narrative is crazy (42:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The College Football Playoff 1st round games featured Ohio State blowing out Tennessee, and Texas, Penn State, and Notre Dame manhandling their opponents. So, are we sure the committee put the 12 best teams in? Chris Vannini and Damien Harris answer that question AFTER they breakdown the first weekend of the 12-team CFP. Is Ohio State the best team in the field? If Texas runs the same way they did against the Tigers, is a National Championship inevitable? Plus, early looks at the Peach, Sugar, Rose and Fiesta Bowls. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had to bring out the big guns for our final College Football Playoff first-round thoughts, preview and predictions. David Ubben welcomes Cameron Teague-Robinson, Audrey Snyder, Sam Khan Jr., and Pete Sampson, The Athletic's Ohio State, Penn State, Texas, and Notre Dame beat writers, respectively, to the podcast. Each beat writer shares an X-factor for their respective CFP game, and they preview and predict the outcome. What is Ohio State and Penn State's greatest strength? Does Texas or Notre Dame have the easier path to the National Championship? And more! Rundown: - Ohio State vs Tennessee final thoughts with Cameron Teague-Robinson (1:15) - Penn State vs SMU final thoughts with Audrey Snyder (14:10) - Texas vs Clemson final thoughts with Sam Khan Jr. (30:00) - Notre Dame vs Indiana final thoughts with Pete Sampson (43:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Cameron Teague-Robinson (@cj_teague), Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4), Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr), Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We reveal our final College Football Playoff brackets on today's show! Before then, David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris MC The Golden Gloat Awards, Until Saturday's CFB season award show. Who will win awards for the Best and Worst Takes, Postgame Soundbite, Chaotic Moment and more? The portal spat out a rare player at Clemson. What does it mean for Dabo's portal philosophy? Wisconsin landed Billy Edwards Jr., and Penn State and Beau Pribula demonstate consistent flaws in the CFB calendar. Afterward, David, Chris, and Damien share their final CFP field. To close out the show, the incredibly talented Josh Snead and Robert Clay, the masterminds behind SEC Shorts, join the podcast! Rundown: - The Golden Gloat CFB Awards (1:15) - Clemson's portal get (23:30) - Wisconsin & Penn State QB shuffle (25:45) - Final CFP bracket (32:45) - SEC Shorts' Josh Snead and Robert Clay join the show! (40:15) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Hunter won the Heisman, but Ashton Jeanty had a real case. For David Ubben and Chris Vannini, this was their most difficult Heisman ballot ever. The guys unveil their ballots, and Damien Harris tears them apart. Before that, the trio rank the non-playoff bowl games they're most excited about. Plus, the transfer portal sent Jackson Arnold to Auburn and Miller Moss to Louisville. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Belichick, the most decorated NFL coach ever, is a North Carolina Tar Heel. Why and how did this marriage come together? David Ubben asks Brendan Marks, The Athletic's North Carolina guru, what went on behind the scenes. Bruce Feldman later joins the podcast to dicsuss UNC's ceiling, Belichick's checklist, Stephen Belichick, and if Bill can turn this program into a playoff contender. Rundown: - Fanbase temperature (1:30) - UNC internal alignment on hiring (3:15) - How the deal came together (5:30) - Did Deion Sanders influence this deal? (8:30) - UNC's NIL problem (11:00) - Michael Jordan's involvement? (13:30) - What are the long-term goals? (15:00) - The Belichick Bible (17:30) - Control, control, control (19:30) - Bruce Feldman joins + is this the biggest hire of all-time? (23:00) - Will UNC regret this? (25:30) - What does Belichick bring to the table? (28:30) - Talent evaluation issues? (32:30) - How Stephen Belichick fits into this (35:00) - Belichick's day-one checklist (37:30) - To late to go portal-ing? (40:30) - UNC's 2025 schedule & a year-one flip? (42:45) - Can you win at UNC? (44:45) - O/U playoff appearances (46:45) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks), Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Belichick is going to North Carolina. Arguably, the greatest NFL coach ever is headed to Chapel Hill. Chris Vannini shares what The Athletic knows so far about the agreement before welcoming in David Ubben and Damien Harris to preview next week's playoff games. Is this is for Ryan Day at Ohio State? Will Tennessee be catapulted to new heights with a playoff win? Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have a lot on the line while Indiana is playing with house money. Plus, Darian Mensah to Duke and more transfer portal updates. - Bill Belichick to coach North Carolina (:15) - Ohio State vs Tennessee preview (2:15) - Will OSU fire Ryan Day if they lose? (13:00) - Program-defining win for Tennessee? (18:00) - Ohio State-Tenn predictions (20:45) - Notre Dame vs Indiana (24:00) - Marcus Freeman's future with a win & loss (29:30) - Notre Dame-Indiana predictions (38:30) - Darian Mensah to Duke + more transfer portal news (41:00) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas vs Clemson and Penn State vs SMU College Football Playoff games are only a week away! David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris preview and predict each matchup. Is it time Steve Sarkisian starts Arch Manning? Damien explains why the Longhorns should start Manning instead of Quinn Ewers. The transfer portal is officially open now! The guys discuss if Alabama would sign Jackson Arnold, but Damien has another surprise QB in mind. Plus, Damien gives his take on Bill Belichick's conversations with North Carolina to be its next head coach. Rundown: - Texas vs Clemson; it's time to start Arch Manning (1:30) - Texas-Clemson predictions (19:30) - Greg Byrne's faux pas (21:00) - Penn State vs SMU; can Kevin Jennings protect the ball? (26:30) - Is Bill Belichick fit to coach college football? (41:30) - Carousel updates (49:00) - The transfer portal opens! (51:45) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 12-team College Football Playoff is set, but did the CFP committee get it right? David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the first-ever 12-team field, and they debate whether Alabama deserved to get in over SMU. Later, the guys share their thoughts from a fun conference championship Saturday. Is Georgia in trouble if Carson Beck can't play? Is Oregon the BEST team in the nation? Does Cam Skatteboo deserve Heisman votes? Ralph Russo hops on the show before we close things out to recap The Athletic's CFP Bracket Challenge. Who won?! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34), Ralph Russo (@ralphDRussoATH) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices