The Late Kick with Josh Pate

Follow The Late Kick with Josh Pate
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The Late Kick with Josh Pate delivers College football the way you want it. Behind-the-scenes whispers and intel thanks to a network of team insiders. Game breakdowns and rapid reaction along with the occasional gambling and recruiting twist. No offseason, no low-hanging fruit, no hot take — just the information you need to know on a show built with YOU in mind.

247Sports, College Football


    • Aug 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 1,762 EPISODES

    4.9 from 2,803 ratings Listeners of The Late Kick with Josh Pate that love the show mention: pate, p5, acc, auburn, uga, national championship, matt campbell, clemson, nick saban, college football landscape, sec east, best cfb podcast, hey josh, late kick, iowa state, best college football show, college football analysis, bowl games, pruitt, realignment.


    Ivy Insights

    The Late Kick with Josh Pate is a must-listen podcast for college football fans. From in-depth analysis to behind-the-scenes coverage, this show covers all aspects of the game. One of the best things about this podcast is Josh's ability to provide insightful and objective opinions on every program, calling it as he sees it. He brings a fresh perspective and offers viewpoints that many listeners may not have considered before. Additionally, his humor and authenticity make the show enjoyable to listen to.

    However, there are also some drawbacks to the podcast. Some listeners may find that Josh occasionally appeals to the lowest common denominator by attacking straw man arguments or focusing too much on certain top programs. While it's important to provide honest critiques, it would be beneficial for the show to delve into more nuanced opinions and recognize the unique circumstances of certain teams.

    Overall, The Late Kick with Josh Pate is an exceptional podcast that caters directly to diehard college football fans. It offers a comprehensive look at the sport and keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. Whether you're looking for game breakdowns, insider information, or just some good laughs, this podcast has it all. Give it a listen and join the community of passionate college football fans who love and appreciate this show's genuine approach to the game.



    Search for episodes from The Late Kick with Josh Pate with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Late Kick with Josh Pate

    JP Poll Debuts + AP Poll Reaction & Latest Camp Intel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 83:45 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 646 features Josh Pate reacting to the AP Poll release while also unveiling the JP Poll preseason edition. Where should Ohio State be coming off a national title? What about Texas, LSU, UGA, and Alabama in the SEC? Where do we slot Clemson and Miami? Could we see Notre Dame make a run? College Football as fall camps have opened and tonight we share the latest whispers and intel from across the country. We also get team previews for Josh Heupel and Tennessee as well as Sherrone Moore and Michigan. All that plus bold prediction season continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    THE SHOW IS BACK + Biggest CFB Unknowns & Jon Gruden Wants In

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 78:06 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 645 features Josh Pate looking at the biggest unknowns in College Football as fall camps have opened. Can Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon separate in the Big Ten? Are there tier-2 teams like South Carolina, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Auburn that could content for the conference title? What will Carson Beck be at Miami? Can they challenge Clemson? Could we see Jon Gruden landing a College Football head coaching job? Camp intel has returned with the latest whispers from across the country. What are we hearing about DJ Lagway? When will Ohio State name a starter? Can Texas avoid more OL injuries? What sort of changes are happening around the show? Why the extended absence? Did we take an xffseason? We also get team previews for Shane Beamer and South Carolina as well as Lincoln Riley and USC. All that plus bold prediction season continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pate State x Solid Verbal…CFB Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 53:51 Transcription Available


    On this episode of Josh Pate's College Football Show, Josh is joined by Solid Verbal Podcast hosts Ty Hildenbrandt and Dan Rubenstein to break down the latest headlines and to preview the upcoming season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pate State x Solid Verbal…CFB Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 58:21


    On this episode of Josh Pate's College Football Show, Josh is joined by Solid Verbal Podcast hosts Ty Hildenbrandt and Dan Rubenstein to break down the latest headlines and to preview the upcoming season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    EXTRA POD: Coaches Talking Nonsense + What's Happening With The Show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 44:28 Transcription Available


    On this episode of Josh Pate's College Football Show, Josh breaks down the latest happenings in the world of College Football and what is happening with the show in the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EXTRA POD: Coaches Talking Nonsense + What's Happening With The Show?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 48:57


    On this episode of Josh Pate's College Football Show, Josh breaks down the latest happenings in the world of College Football and what is happening with the show in the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Big Ten Media Days & Beyond…Josh Pate + Danny Kanell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 43:41 Transcription Available


    Danny Kanell joins the show to break down the latest news at Big Ten Media Days and give a Big Ten conference preview for the upcoming season, plus a discussion on CFP expansion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Big Ten Media Days & Beyond…Josh Pate + Danny Kanell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 48:11


    Danny Kanell joins the show to break down the latest news at Big Ten Media Days and give a Big Ten conference preview for the upcoming season, plus a discussion on CFP expansion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    SEC Media Days & Beyond…Josh Pate + Cole Cubelic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 48:24


    Cole Cubelic joins to break down the latest news at SEC Media Days and give an SEC conference preview for the upcoming season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    SEC Media Days & Beyond…Josh Pate + Cole Cubelic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 43:54 Transcription Available


    Cole Cubelic joins to break down the latest news at SEC Media Days and give an SEC conference preview for the upcoming season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Teams On The Clock In 2025 + Pressure STILL On Ryan Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 60:55


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 643 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could the Big Ten become the SEC in a sense of no teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, or Penn State emerging as elite? Could the league get a team left out like Alabama last season? What are the biggest lies we hear in College Football? Tonight we expose them…again. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Which teams will be better and which teams will be worse this year than they were in 2024? Tonight we take a look at Ole Miss, SMU, Nebraska, and Iowa State. Josh also takes a look at who the face of sports media is in 2025. All that plus the truth about Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Teams On The Clock In 2025 + Pressure STILL On Ryan Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 56:25 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 643 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could the Big Ten become the SEC in a sense of no teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, or Penn State emerging as elite? Could the league get a team left out like Alabama last season? What are the biggest lies we hear in College Football? Tonight we expose them…again. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Which teams will be better and which teams will be worse this year than they were in 2024? Tonight we take a look at Ole Miss, SMU, Nebraska, and Iowa State. Josh also takes a look at who the face of sports media is in 2025. All that plus the truth about Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFB's Biggest Lies + Who Is The Face Of Sports Media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 55:42 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 643 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could the Big Ten become the SEC in a sense of no teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, or Penn State emerging as elite? Could the league get a team left out like Alabama last season? What are the biggest lies we hear in College Football? Tonight we expose them…again. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Which teams will be better and which teams will be worse this year than they were in 2024? Tonight we take a look at Tennessee, USC, Florida State and Kansas State. Josh also takes a look at who the face of sports media is in 2025. All that plus the truth about Oklahoma's Brent Venables and whether Arch Manning is good enough to lead Texas to being a top team in 2025. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFB's Biggest Lies + Who Is The Face Of Sports Media?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 60:12


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 643 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could the Big Ten become the SEC in a sense of no teams like Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, or Penn State emerging as elite? Could the league get a team left out like Alabama last season? What are the biggest lies we hear in College Football? Tonight we expose them…again. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Which teams will be better and which teams will be worse this year than they were in 2024? Tonight we take a look at Tennessee, USC, Florida State and Kansas State. Josh also takes a look at who the face of sports media is in 2025. All that plus the truth about Oklahoma's Brent Venables and whether Arch Manning is good enough to lead Texas to being a top team in 2025. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Recruiting May Be Great Again + CFB's Team To Beat Is…?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 72:09 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 642 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could the ACC see things go off the rails as early as week 1? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including UGA, Texas, Penn State, Clemson, Notre Dame, and SMU all returning to the College Football Playoff. What about Drew Allar winning the Heisman or Missouri winning 10 or more games? Which teams will be better and which teams will be worse this year than they were in 2024? Tonight we take a look at Michigan, Arizona State, Florida, and Georgia Tech. Josh also takes a look at the latest recruiting news including big weeks for UGA, Alabama, Notre Dame, and more. Does recruiting feel different this cycle? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Recruiting May Be Great Again + CFB's Team To Beat Is…?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 76:38


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 642 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could the ACC see things go off the rails as early as week 1? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including UGA, Texas, Penn State, Clemson, Notre Dame, and SMU all returning to the College Football Playoff. What about Drew Allar winning the Heisman or Missouri winning 10 or more games? Which teams will be better and which teams will be worse this year than they were in 2024? Tonight we take a look at Michigan, Arizona State, Florida, and Georgia Tech. Josh also takes a look at the latest recruiting news including big weeks for UGA, Alabama, Notre Dame, and more. Does recruiting feel different this cycle? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Top 12 Toughest Places To Play + Chaos Scenarios In 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 76:01


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 641 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could the SEC cannibalize itself again this season? What if the USC backslide continues? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including Ole Miss vs Florida in the SEC Championship Game, Jeremiah Smith setting records at Ohio State, Mike Norvell getting fired at FSU, and South Carolina making the College Football Playoff. Which teams will be better and which teams will be worse this year than they were in 2024? Josh also takes a look at the toughest places to play including UGA, Oregon, Penn State, Alabama, Ohio State, and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Top 12 Toughest Places To Play + Chaos Scenarios In 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 71:31 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 641 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could the SEC cannibalize itself again this season? What if the USC backslide continues? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including Ole Miss vs Florida in the SEC Championship Game, Jeremiah Smith setting records at Ohio State, Mike Norvell getting fired at FSU, and South Carolina making the College Football Playoff. Which teams will be better and which teams will be worse this year than they were in 2024? Josh also takes a look at the toughest places to play including UGA, Oregon, Penn State, Alabama, Ohio State, and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFB Chaos Scenarios + Diego Pavia Slanders Pate State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 73:30


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 640 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could Oklahoma exit their showdown with Texas 6-0 while Steve Sarkisian's team is reeling? What if FSU, Miami, and Florida collectively stumble this season? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including UGA winning every home game, Michigan and USC making the CFP while Texas and Ohio State miss it, TCU defeating Texas Tech in the Big12 title game and more. What are the best weight rooms Josh has worked out in on the Pate State Speaker Series Tour? All that plus discussion about Texas A&M and Penn State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CFB Chaos Scenarios + Diego Pavia Slanders Pate State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 69:00 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 640 features Josh Pate discussing potential chaos scenarios this season. Could Oklahoma exit their showdown with Texas 6-0 while Steve Sarkisian's team is reeling? What if FSU, Miami, and Florida collectively stumble this season? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including UGA winning every home game, Michigan and USC making the CFP while Texas and Ohio State miss it, TCU defeating Texas Tech in the Big12 title game and more. What are the best weight rooms Josh has worked out in on the Pate State Speaker Series Tour? All that plus discussion about Texas A&M and Penn State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SEC & Big Ten Beefing + Biggest Questions & Lanning vs DeBoer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 75:58


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 639 features Josh Pate taking a look at massive changes in the College Football world and the SEC vs Big Ten fight over things like the Transfer Portal and College Football Playoff. What do we make of the Dan Lanning vs Kalen DeBoer debate that appeared in the comments? Which head coach will win a national title first? Have we seen the last of the elite teams at the top of College Football? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including Oklahoma being a top 8 CFP seed, Penn State rushing for 200+ vs Ohio State, the ACC runnerup not making the CFP, and three Big12 teams making the Playoff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    SEC & Big Ten Beefing + Biggest Questions & Lanning vs DeBoer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 71:28 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 639 features Josh Pate taking a look at massive changes in the College Football world and the SEC vs Big Ten fight over things like the Transfer Portal and College Football Playoff. What do we make of the Dan Lanning vs Kalen DeBoer debate that appeared in the comments? Which head coach will win a national title first? Have we seen the last of the elite teams at the top of College Football? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including Oklahoma being a top 8 CFP seed, Penn State rushing for 200+ vs Ohio State, the ACC runnerup not making the CFP, and three Big12 teams making the Playoff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFB's Big Changes + Big Ten QB Rankings & SEC Schedule Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 80:05 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 638 features Josh Pate taking a look at massive changes in the College Football world over the past week and what they mean. Next we take a look at the SEC schedule release including key primetime matchups like Alabama vs UGA and Texas vs Florida. The Big Ten QB picture looks very unclear after a few returning players. Tonight Josh ranks the Big Ten QBs for the 2025 season. Can Bill Belichick succeed at North Carolina this year and beyond? Will his way work in College Football? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot AND we get a full recap of Josh's honeymoon week in Saint Lucia. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFB's Big Changes + Big Ten QB Rankings & SEC Schedule Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 84:34


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 638 features Josh Pate taking a look at massive changes in the College Football world over the past week and what they mean. Next we take a look at the SEC schedule release including key primetime matchups like Alabama vs UGA and Texas vs Florida. The Big Ten QB picture looks very unclear after a few returning players. Tonight Josh ranks the Big Ten QBs for the 2025 season. Can Bill Belichick succeed at North Carolina this year and beyond? Will his way work in College Football? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot AND we get a full recap of Josh's honeymoon week in Saint Lucia. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CFP Frustration Mounts + Underrated Coaches & SEC Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 93:06


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 637 features Josh Pate continuing to discuss the growing discord amongst fans and administrators over the future of the College Football Playoff. What is the best format? Where are things headed? Will the SEC and Big Ten get their way? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including Texas vs Oklahoma for the SEC Championship, Miami making the final 4 with Carson Beck in the Heisman conversation, and Memphis winning the most games of any Tennessee team. What are Josh's honest thoughts on the future for Mike Norvell and FSU? What is the hierarchy of SEC QBs this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CFP Frustration Mounts + Underrated Coaches & SEC Hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 88:37 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 637 features Josh Pate continuing to discuss the growing discord amongst fans and administrators over the future of the College Football Playoff. What is the best format? Where are things headed? Will the SEC and Big Ten get their way? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including Texas vs Oklahoma for the SEC Championship, Miami making the final 4 with Carson Beck in the Heisman conversation, and Memphis winning the most games of any Tennessee team. What are Josh's honest thoughts on the future for Mike Norvell and FSU? What is the hierarchy of SEC QBs this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Best CFP Format + SEC & Big Ten vs Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 77:36


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 636 features Josh Pate looking at the SEC Spring Meetings and a ton of heat being thrown at the conference and Commissioner Greg Sankey. Should the SEC have as much power as it does to call the shots? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including Florida going 10-2, Indiana winning a CFP game, the SEC and Big Ten getting every at-large bid, and Syracuse making the CFP. Which head coaches are facing make-or-break seasons this year? We also take a look at the truth about SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. That plus a ton of conversation about National Signing Day and what happened to the importance of the first Wednesday in February. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best CFP Format + SEC & Big Ten vs Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 73:07 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 636 features Josh Pate looking at the SEC Spring Meetings and a ton of heat being thrown at the conference and Commissioner Greg Sankey. Should the SEC have as much power as it does to call the shots? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot including Florida going 10-2, Indiana winning a CFP game, the SEC and Big Ten getting every at-large bid, and Syracuse making the CFP. Which head coaches are facing make-or-break seasons this year? We also take a look at the truth about SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. That plus a ton of conversation about National Signing Day and what happened to the importance of the first Wednesday in February. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFP Changes & Complaints + Coach Approval Ratings & Games Of The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 81:11


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 635 features Josh Pate discussing job approval ratings for several College Football head coaches. How do Miami fans feel about Mario Cristobal? Where are things for Mike Norvell at FSU and Sherrone Moore at Michigan? Josh also looks at Lincoln Riley at USC and Dan Lanning at Oregon. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot, including Clemson blowing out LSU, Notre Dame winning the CFP, Mississippi State tanking, and UGA vs Penn State in the national title game. What is the truth about the Transfer Portal? We also take a look at the biggest games each week of the 2025 College Football season. That plus a ton of pushback on the current state of College Football and where the sport is headed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CFP Changes & Complaints + Coach Approval Ratings & Games Of The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 76:41 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 635 features Josh Pate discussing job approval ratings for several College Football head coaches. How do Miami fans feel about Mario Cristobal? Where are things for Mike Norvell at FSU and Sherrone Moore at Michigan? Josh also looks at Lincoln Riley at USC and Dan Lanning at Oregon. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot, including Clemson blowing out LSU, Notre Dame winning the CFP, Mississippi State tanking, and UGA vs Penn State in the national title game. What is the truth about the Transfer Portal? We also take a look at the biggest games each week of the 2025 College Football season. That plus a ton of pushback on the current state of College Football and where the sport is headed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Head Coach Approval Ratings + Canceling USC-ND Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 65:10


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 634 features Josh Pate discussing job approval ratings for SEC head coaches. How do Alabama fans feel about Josh Heupel? Where are things for Mike Elko at Texas A&M and Hugh Freeze at Auburn? Josh also looks at Sam Pittman at Arkansas and Brent Venables at Oklahoma. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. That plus rumors of USC vs Notre Dame going away as schedules continue to be in a state of flux. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Head Coach Approval Ratings + Canceling USC-ND Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 60:40 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 634 features Josh Pate discussing job approval ratings for SEC head coaches. How do Alabama fans feel about Josh Heupel? Where are things for Mike Elko at Texas A&M and Hugh Freeze at Auburn? Josh also looks at Sam Pittman at Arkansas and Brent Venables at Oklahoma. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. That plus rumors of USC vs Notre Dame going away as schedules continue to be in a state of flux. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mario Cristobal joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 35:29 Transcription Available


    Miami head coach Mario Cristobal is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mario Cristobal joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 39:59


    Miami head coach Mario Cristobal is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    SEC Coach Approval Ratings + Miami Harshness & Truth About G5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 74:58


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 633 features Josh Pate discussing job approval ratings for SEC head coaches. How do Tennessee fans feel about Josh Heupel? Where are things for Brian Kelly at LSU and Steve Sarkisian at Texas? Josh also looks at Shane Beamer at South Carolina, Kirby Smart at UGA, and Billy Napier at Florida. What is the latest intel on the College Football Playoff expanding? We also discuss the 2024 season for Miami and why in some ways it feels lost. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at the possibility LSU has multiple losses in the first 6 weeks of the season along with multiple non-QB Heisman finalists and 3 Texas teams winning their conference. That plus rumors of College Football regular season games one day becoming major pay-per-view events. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    SEC Coach Approval Ratings + Miami Harshness & Truth About G5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 70:29 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 633 features Josh Pate discussing job approval ratings for SEC head coaches. How do Tennessee fans feel about Josh Heupel? Where are things for Brian Kelly at LSU and Steve Sarkisian at Texas? Josh also looks at Shane Beamer at South Carolina, Kirby Smart at UGA, and Billy Napier at Florida. What is the latest intel on the College Football Playoff expanding? We also discuss the 2024 season for Miami and why in some ways it feels lost. Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at the possibility LSU has multiple losses in the first 6 weeks of the season along with multiple non-QB Heisman finalists and 3 Texas teams winning their conference. That plus rumors of College Football regular season games one day becoming major pay-per-view events. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Billy Napier joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 49:54


    Florida head coach Billy Napuer is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Billy Napier joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 45:25 Transcription Available


    Florida head coach Billy Napier is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFB'd Noon Kickoff Crisis + Playoff Drama & Michigan NCAA Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 75:09


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 632 features Josh Pate admitting College Football may have a Big Noon problem. Despite his personal love for noon kickoffs, is it time to address the issue being caused by Big Ten teams continuing to be denied primetime kickoffs in their biggest games? Also tonight Josh is discussing College Football officials taking a look at a 16-team College Football Playoff model and major pushback they're receiving from leagues and coaches. Josh's personal rankings following spring ball have created a ton of pushback. Where do teams like UGA, Ohio State, Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Penn State, Notre Dame, Oregon, and LSU fall? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at the latest batch. That plus a revisiting of comments on this show about Michigan's ongoing NCAA investigation and where things could be headed To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CFB'd Noon Kickoff Crisis + Playoff Drama & Michigan NCAA Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 70:40 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 632 features Josh Pate admitting College Football may have a Big Noon problem. Despite his personal love for noon kickoffs, is it time to address the issue being caused by Big Ten teams continuing to be denied primetime kickoffs in their biggest games? Also tonight Josh is discussing College Football officials taking a look at a 16-team College Football Playoff model and major pushback they're receiving from leagues and coaches. Josh's personal rankings following spring ball have created a ton of pushback. Where do teams like UGA, Ohio State, Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Penn State, Notre Dame, Oregon, and LSU fall? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at the latest batch. That plus a revisiting of comments on this show about Michigan's ongoing NCAA investigation and where things could be headed To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    MY Post-Spring Top 20 Rankings + CFP Future Format Debates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 84:52


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 631 features Josh Pate discussing College Football officials taking a look at a 16-team College Football Playoff model. What would be the pros and cons of moving to a structure where conferences like the SEC and Big Ten are guaranteed 4 spots apiece? What are Josh's personal rankings following spring ball. Where do teams like UGA, Ohio State, Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Penn State, Notre Dame, Oregon, and LSU fall? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at the odds the SEC gets 5 teams in the CFP. What would it take for Mike Norvell and FSU to make the ACC title game at 10-2? What about USC winning 10+ games en route to a CFP berth? That plus all conference winners lose in the quarterfinal round again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    MY Post-Spring Top 20 Rankings + CFP Future Format Debates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 80:22 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 631 features Josh Pate discussing College Football officials taking a look at a 16-team College Football Playoff model. What would be the pros and cons of moving to a structure where conferences like the SEC and Big Ten are guaranteed 4 spots apiece? What are Josh's personal rankings following spring ball. Where do teams like UGA, Ohio State, Texas, Auburn, Alabama, Penn State, Notre Dame, Oregon, and LSU fall? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at the odds the SEC gets 5 teams in the CFP. What would it take for Mike Norvell and FSU to make the ACC title game at 10-2? What about USC winning 10+ games en route to a CFP berth? That plus all conference winners lose in the quarterfinal round again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's CFB Commission + Michigan vs NCAA Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 62:33 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 630 features Josh Pate discussing College Football's most powerful figures like Nick Saban being commissioned by President Trump to present answers for College Football. What changes could be on the horizon? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at the odds Texas A&M falls off, we have a 16-0 national champ, the SEC doesn't win the CFP again, and Clemson falls to South Carolina but wins the ACC. What's coming down the road for Sherrone Moore and Michigan as it relates to the NCAA investigation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trump's CFB Commission + Michigan vs NCAA Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 67:02


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 630 features Josh Pate discussing College Football's most powerful figures like Nick Saban being commissioned by President Trump to present answers for College Football. What changes could be on the horizon? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at the odds Texas A&M falls off, we have a 16-0 national champ, the SEC doesn't win the CFP again, and Clemson falls to South Carolina but wins the ACC. What's coming down the road for Sherrone Moore and Michigan as it relates to the NCAA investigation? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Steve Sarkisian joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 47:12 Transcription Available


    Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Steve Sarkisian joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 51:41


    Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CFB's Most Powerful Head Coaches + Bold Predictions Return

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 69:11 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 629 features Josh Pate discussing College Football's most powerful head coaches. Where do Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Brian Kelly, Kalen DeBoer and others fall? Next we talk about whether we could see teams making the College Football Playoff for the first time this season. Could this be USC's year? What about Texas A&M or Georgia Tech? Might we see Ole Miss or Texas Tech make a run? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at whether Alabama can win it all. Will we see Penn State tank? How could the ACC get 3 teams in the CFP? Could it be argued Josh is down on UGA and Kirby Smart this season? All that plus the Big Ten's biggest post-spring questions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFB's Most Powerful Head Coaches + Bold Predictions Return

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 73:40


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 629 features Josh Pate discussing College Football's most powerful head coaches. Where do Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Brian Kelly, Kalen DeBoer and others fall? Next we talk about whether we could see teams making the College Football Playoff for the first time this season. Could this be USC's year? What about Texas A&M or Georgia Tech? Might we see Ole Miss or Texas Tech make a run? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at whether Alabama can win it all. Will we see Penn State tank? How could the ACC get 3 teams in the CFP? Could it be argued Josh is down on UGA and Kirby Smart this season? All that plus the Big Ten's biggest post-spring questions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kalen DeBoer joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 46:14


    Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kalen DeBoer joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 41:44 Transcription Available


    Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    CFB's 2025 National Champ + Belichick Drama & Post-Spring Intel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 62:25 Transcription Available


    Josh Pate's College Football Show Ep 628 features Josh Pate taking a look at the 2025 College Football Playoff picture with an early shot called at who will win it all. What does the SEC look like coming out of spring ball with teams like Alabama, UGA, Texas, LSU, and more vying for the conference title. Josh also takes a look at his trip to Ohio State and shares some behind the scenes stories. Next up, we take a trip to Chapel Hill and investigate the Bill Belichick drama. All that plus hot start candidates for this season and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Claim The Late Kick with Josh Pate

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel