Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Connelly

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BYU football injury update entering the East Carolina game in the 2025 season. BYU head coach Kalani Sitake discussed the status of Choe Bryant-Strother, Weylin Lapuaho, Justin Kirkland, and Jojo Phillips, as the Cougars get set to go to Greenville, North Carolina, to take on the Pirates. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper discussed the status of that personnel. Also, ESPN's Bill Connelly provided a true ranking of the teams in college football based on results solely focused on the field in 2025. It's interesting to see where BYU ranks. Then, finally, an East Carolina preview with Stephen Igoe of Hoist The Colours of the 247Sports Network. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

Bill Connelly, the godfather of college football analytics and author of the new book Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: 00:00 Intro 00:51 His new book Forward Progress 03:47 Predicting the future of college football 13:36 Promotion and relegation 19:48 The quarterback situation in college football 29:32 Georgia at Tennessee 34:42 Florida at LSU The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/  

(00:00-29:03) Jackson is freshly shorn. The lede's gotta be Mizzou. Jackson's wedding weekend in Chi Town. How about Beau Pribula. Dual threat at runningback. Could College Gameday be in CoMo in two weeks? Audio of Oregon coach Dan Lanning talking about being motivated to put it on OK State. NIL envy. The Pribula haircut. Tim battled thru and made it The Border War. People were concerned if he got the table. Gotta be undefeated going into the Bama game.(29:11-53:25) Bills win in a big comeback. Betting the NFL. Matt Prater plucked out of obscurity to win the game. Missouri's ceiling higher than originally thought, floor is lower. Kevin Coleman can play. Audio of Gabe explaining to his new colleague why people are asking them to take their shirts off. The secondary got burned a little bit at times. My House was packed. Two inches of raw sewage is standard. The Morning After Tavern & Grill. Mizzou dominated statistically.(53:35-1:07:09) Jackson felt empowered to yell profanity at the wedding. What if Mizzou traveled to Champaign for a first-round playoff matchup? Bill Connelly has Mizzou hosting Utah in an 8/9 matchup with the winner getting Oregon. Mizzou and Illinois fans going back and forth in the YouTube chat. Audio of the father who gave up the homerun ball to Phillies Fan Karen. Shoutout Miami PR and Harrison Bader.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy and Brenden recap a thrilling showdown between Mizzou and Kansas. Plus, Bill Connelly recaps a thrilling week of college football.

How did Mizzou find so much production against Kansas on Saturday? Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Monday to discuss the vast disparity on the stat sheet between the Tigers and Jayhawks, how to view Mizzou after the win, and the other major games from week 2 of college football.

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Bill Connelly joins the show to preview Mizzou and Illinois' matchups this weekend — and how each team can come out 2-0. Plus, Bill discusses his new book, Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the third hour, Mac & Bone put together their victory formula for the Panthers against t he Jaguars, the guys are joined by ESPN writer Bill Connelly about the future and direction of college football, on and off the field, before debating which QB has the better game on Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPSN writer & author, Bill Connelly joins the show, as Bill talks about UNC's flop in Bill Belichick's debut, along with other results & takeaways from the opening weekend, before promoting his book, talking about the future of the sport on and off the field See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ESPN College Football writer on the future of the sport + more

Andy and Brenden talk their biggest concerns and the most encouraging signs. Also, Bill Connelly talks about a fascinating Week 1 of college football.

Will Mizzou be able to handle the step-up in competition when they face Kansas this Saturday? Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Wednesday to talk about what both teams have shown so far, and his reactions to the marquee games from Week 1 of college football.

OC talks the future of College Football with Bill Connelly, Utah Football with Trevor Reilly & Alex Markham, Utah Volleyball with Beth Launiere, Clippers cheating + more 

OC talks the future of College Football with Bill Connelly, Utah Football with Trevor Reilly & Alex Markham, Utah Volleyball with Beth Launiere, Clippers cheating + more 

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comESPN's Bill Connelly, author of a new book on the evolution and future of CFB, joins Alex and Richard for a big post-Week 1 chat:* Bill's new book, “Forward Progress,” is a mix of caution and optimism about the ways college football has changed. We talk with him about how sports actually die, what still works well about CFB, and what's broken. (This portion of the episode is free for everyone to hear.)* Richard reports from his trip to Chapel Hill for Bill Belichick's debut. Bill explains why this is probably going to be a hard slog for UNC, and Alex and Bill talk about the built-in financial inefficiency of a portaled roster.* There were very few big plays in Week 1, but there were tons of fourth-down attempts and conversions. Bill suspects these facts are related.* Which big Week 1 risers and fallers in Bill's SP+ system have caught his eye? Plus, how has the portal changed the art and science of projections?* Has the Group of 5 playoff race completely reset?* Is Kansas State going to be OK?* What does Bill make of exciting QB debuts at Cal and Maryland?Thanks to Bill, and go read “Forward Progress.” GET IT: https://bookshop.org/p/books/forward-progress-bill-connelly/22336270?ean=9781637278703&next=t&

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Hour 2 opens with some realignment conversation as UC San Diego announced a move to the WCC, effective starting in the 2026-27 academic year, and the impact it has on the rest of the conferences out west. We get back into the football conversation, chatting about the latest SP+ rankings from ESPN's Bill Connelly, seeing Hawaii check in below 100 after a mixed bag of results in the first two weeks. We finish the day chatting about the NFL as the season opens up on Thursday between the Cowboys & Eagles and designing our plan of predictions for the season before closing up shop.

Bill previews the best games of first full weekend of college football. Also, a special appearance by a special someone!

Host Brandon Contes interviews ESPN college football staff writer Bill Connelly. Brandon and Bill discuss a wide range of topics including Bill Belichick at North Carolina, NIL and the transfer portal, whether or not promotion/relegation can work in college football, and more.-1:54: Bill's books, NIL, realignment, and network influence-16:04: Common complaints, running for CFB commissioner, parity -28:25: Pro/rel in college football, Donald Trump, pay-for-play-35:54: Analytics-40:59: Bill Belichick, Nick Saban, Deion Sanders, Arch Manning, conspiracy theoriesDownload the Awful Announcing Podcast:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyAwful Announcing on XAwful Announcing on FacebookAwful Announcing on InstagramAwful Announcing on ThreadsAwful Announcing on BlueSkyAwful Announcing on LinkedInAwful Announcing on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Bet the Process, ESPN's Bill Connelly returns to discuss the beginning of this college football season. He shares his rankings for this year, how he deals with transfers, and the effects of NIL on performance.

Bill Connelly of ESPN looks at week one as well as discussing his new book. Chuck and Heath discuss news from Florida and Alabama's weekly news conferences. Jake Wimberly of ESPN 105.9 the Zone Central Mississippi previews Mississippi State's game at Southern Miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Mizzou's defense be a top-20 unit this season? Bill Connelly of ESPN joined the Big Show on Monday to talk about the outlook on both sides of the ball for the Tigers, Iowa State besting Kansas State in Ireland, and the first look at the Kansas Jayhawks.

Chip Patterson and Bud Elliott are joined by Bill Connelly to preview the 2025 season. Cover 3 FREE Pick 'Em: splashsports.com/cover3 Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ 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

The originator of the SP+ model, Bill Connelly of ESPN returns to the show to analyze the entire CFB field on the eve of the first games of the season.

Which B1G Ten HC is adding his own podcast to his schedule this season...a CFB Week 0 primer and Bill Connelly of ESPN shares his SP+ model with us for the upcoming college football season.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Big Sky Bright and special guest Bill Connelly, along with our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. we talk about Bill's new book Forward Progress, talk about our love of the Top 767, Maine Maritime vs New England College on 10/25, and the SP+ formula, we also wonder if Bill is still looking to be Commissioner of College Football, then we do the SUPER SICKO SPINNING SELECTION SEASON PREVIEW FORECAST: SSSSSPF aka the 5SPF for the Pioneer Football League and the SEC! We circle Stetson vs Marist on November 8th, we create the First Four of the FCS Playoffs at Dayton's Welcome Stadium, no way Cocky could have teeth, Kentucky's seal? LSU doesn't have a Motto, Rocky Top or Boomer Sooner as your alarm?, debate the Most Sickos moment in Texas Football history, a tale of two Vandy's and they have many notable government alumni, and much, much more!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN's Bill Connelly joins Josh on the first in-season edition of the I-80 Football Show to dive into his new book on college football; Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football. They discuss why he decided to write it, the 2006 Rose Bowl being the starting point, and the concerns and frustrations fans have with the sport. Plus:Bill's "What not to do" list for CFB.Where pay-for-play is going in the sport.The decades-long fight to bring a playoff to the sport.What soccer can teach us about CFB.They finish with a look at why Texas Tech is so intriguing in 2025 and beyond, as well as Matt Rhule's big third year at Nebraska.Preorder Bill's book here!Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It’s that time again—the season is on the doorstep, and we brought in ESPN’s Bill Connelly to help us make sense of the chaos ahead. From his new SP+ rankings with a dozen teams clumped near the top to the Arch Manning hype train and a logjam of unproven quarterbacks, we dive headfirst into why 2025 might be the most unpredictable season in years. We cover the teams with the widest range of outcomes (hello, Tennessee), the portal-fueled rebuilds at Purdue and West Virginia, and which traditional powers might quietly be underrated. Bill also opens up about his new book Forward Progress, why realignment and money distribution could shape the sport’s future, and what “canaries in the coal mine” fans should keep an eye on. Plus, why offensive lines could make or break this year’s contenders, whether Texas Tech is ready to crash the playoff party, and what keeps college football so beautifully chaotic despite all the off-field drama. Timestamps:0:00 - Intro7:01 - Interview with Bill Connelly55:12 - Outtro & Show Updates Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it! Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend talks with ESPN's Bill Connelly about his SP+ Rankings, where Tennessee stands, Joey Aguilar, Josh Heupel, favorite going into the season, and his new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 of August 18, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks about the Big Ten's new idea for a College Football Playoff format with 24 or 28 teams. Then, Jacob talks with ESPN's Bill Connelly about his SP+ Rankings, where Tennessee stands, Joey Aguilar, Josh Heupel, favorite going into the season, and his new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Before the Box Score! In this episode, Nate Edwards welcomes special guest and Rock M legend Bill Connelly. The guys discuss the current state of Mizzou football, reflecting on the team's recent performance, coaching strategies, and player dynamics. They delve into the intricacies of roster building in college football, the impact of the transfer portal, and the significance of close games. The conversation also touches on the potential of the offense, quarterback battles, and the defensive strategies employed by the coaching staff. Bill shares insights from his new book, exploring the future of college football amidst ongoing changes in the sport. ---------- Subscribe to Rock M+ for access to Mizzou insider info, discussion boards, special live podcasts just for subscribers, and more! You can follow members of today's show on Twitter @ESPN_BillC & ⁠@NateGEdwards⁠. Have a question for one of our podcasts? Leave a 5 star review with your question and that show just might answer it in an upcoming episode! Do you like Rock M Radio? Drop us a Review and be sure to subscribe to Rock M Radio on your preferred podcasting platform. Be sure to follow @RockMNation and @RockMRadio on Twitter. And if you aren't subscribed yet, please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The 8am hour of Wednesday's Mac & Cube kept on with Bill Connelly, writer for ESPN, telling us who has the most returning* production in college football & what teams have the fewest IFs; then, Steve Robertson, who covers Mississippi State, says everything that's gone down at #HailState's fall camp; later, a listener wants to know if Nick Saban would have this upcoming team as a top-5 team; and finally, we update the latest from the fall camps of Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and, of course, Alabama. * explained in his interview "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN staff writer Bill Connelly joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow and Shane Jensen to share his take on the men's and women's tennis tours, the emerging Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry, and the depth of talent in women's tennis. Bill also dissects the 2025 college football landscape, sharing insights on conference strength, playoff expansion, coaching trajectories, and which teams have the best shot at this season's national championship. Cade, Eric and Shane keep the conversation going, discussing recent golf highlights, including Justin Rose's win and Ryder Cup implications, as well as emerging MLB storylines such as the Milwaukee Brewers' dominance, surging offensive stats, and surprising betting odds for perennial favorites like the Dodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN staff writer Bill Connelly joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow and Shane Jensen to share his take on the men's and women's tennis tours, the emerging Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry, and the depth of talent in women's tennis. Bill also dissects the 2025 college football landscape, sharing insights on conference strength, playoff expansion, coaching trajectories, and which teams have the best shot at this season's national championship. Cade, Eric and Shane keep the conversation going, discussing recent golf highlights, including Justin Rose's win and Ryder Cup implications, as well as emerging MLB storylines such as the Milwaukee Brewers' dominance, surging offensive stats, and surprising betting odds for perennial favorites like the Dodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Connelly joined the show to discuss Tennessee in the SP+ Rankings and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Connelly joined the show to discuss Tennessee in the SP+ Rankings and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bill Connelly of ESPN (and SP+ fame) joins Matt and Brad to talk about his Mid-Missouri roots, how he developed the most well-known predictive metric in college football, and how he sees Mizzou Football shaping up this season. Later, Matt asks Brad about his summer travels, and Brad reveals his academic study of Romance language.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brenden and Andy discuss Bill Connelly's SP+ ranking of Mizzou relative to the rest of the SEC. Andy gives his one task the Royals must complete before the trade deadline. Plus, can Isiah Pacheco be a 1,000-yard rusher this season?

Bill and ESPN's Bill Connelly discuss College Football through the lens of his new book "Forward Progress". What can the history of the CFB tell us about its potential future? Plus, could conference realignment actually be a good thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down this year's SEC Media Days, where the spotlight was bright, but the drama was dull compared to the heat of the 1990s. The real fireworks may be coming in Week 1. With heavyweight matchups like Texas–Ohio State and LSU–Clemson on deck, the guys predict how the headlines might read when the dust settles. Plus, ESPN's Bill Connelly drops by to share insights from 'Forward Progress', a new must-read guide for every college football fan.   1:00 - SEC media days: Big stage, no heat 3:26 - SEC media days in the 1990s: Plenty of unfiltered feuds 13:02 - Is Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons an SEC game-changer? 19:26 - Is the SEC the deepest conference? 24:29 - Forecasting big outcomes for Week 1 31:36 - Texas vs Ohio State: Potential headlines 37:31 - Alabama vs Florida State: Potential headlines 38:31 - LSU vs Clemson: Potential headlines 42:26 - Steve Sarkisian: What you might not know 43:49 - Kenny Dillingham: What you might not know 46:05 - The go-to college football guide: Forward Progress 50:09 - CFP or the regular season: What's better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down this year's SEC Media Days, where the spotlight was bright, but the drama was dull compared to the heat of the 1990s. The real fireworks may be coming in Week 1. With heavyweight matchups like Texas–Ohio State and LSU–Clemson on deck, the guys predict how the headlines might read when the dust settles. Plus, ESPN's Bill Connelly drops by to share insights from 'Forward Progress', a new must-read guide for every college football fan.   1:00 - SEC media days: Big stage, no heat 3:26 - SEC media days in the 1990s: Plenty of unfiltered feuds 13:02 - Is Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons an SEC game-changer? 19:26 - Is the SEC the deepest conference? 24:29 - Forecasting big outcomes for Week 1 31:36 - Texas vs Ohio State: Potential headlines 37:31 - Alabama vs Florida State: Potential headlines 38:31 - LSU vs Clemson: Potential headlines 42:26 - Steve Sarkisian: What you might not know 43:49 - Kenny Dillingham: What you might not know 46:05 - The go-to college football guide: Forward Progress 50:09 - CFP or the regular season: What's better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Bill Connelly joins the show to talk about his 2025 college football preview. And we continue taking more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck and Heath discuss the officially unveiled covers of this year's editions of the CFB video game. Bryan Matthews of Auburn Sports analyzes the latest with the Tigers. ESPN's Bill Connelly goes over the details of his latest computer numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

In this college football podcast episode, Dan is joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly to dive into the mysterious world of college football luck—turnovers, close games, and injuries—that shaped 2024 and could define 2025. From Clemson's run to Auburn's bad breaks, Bill talks through the numbers and what they mean for teams ranging from Alabama to UCF. Plus, a deep dive into Clemson's top-five potential, the chaotic state of the sport, and Bill's upcoming book, Forward Progress. Plus, Bill's Japan travel tips, from Kit Kats to Kyoto.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:05 - Luck in 2024 College Football: Clemson, Auburn, Alabama, and More25:29 - Clemson's 2025 Outlook: Top-Five Hype or Bust?30:40 - Predictive Metrics and the Chaos of Modern CFB31:47 - Bill's Book: Forward Progress and CFB's Future42:29 - Is CFB Too Far Gone for Unity?50:28 - Bill's Japan Trip: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kit KatsKey Topics DiscussedDefining Luck in College Football: Explore Bill's methodology for quantifying turnover luck, close-game outcomes, and injury luck in 2024.Clemson's Fortunate 2024: Discuss Clemson's extreme turnover luck, returning production, and why Bill hesitates on their top-five hype for 2025.Auburn and Alabama's Bad Breaks: Analyze Auburn's catastrophic close-game losses and Alabama's unlucky 2024, with potential for 2025 rebounds.UCF and Washington's Turnaround Potential: Highlight UCF and Washington as teams that underperformed statistically but could surge in 2025.Injury Luck and Lineup Stability: Examine how teams like Penn State and Purdue's roster stability (or lack thereof) impacted their seasons.The Future of College Football: Dive into Bill's book, Forward Progress, and the structural issues—realignment, TV contracts, and no commissioner—driving CFB's chaos.Jim Delany's Role in Modern CFB: Debate whether Delany, as Big Ten commissioner, set the stage for today's superconferences and realignment.Bill's Japanese Adventure: Get Bill's tips for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, plus weird Kit Kats.A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcastsSpotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotifyAmazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-musicOvercast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcastPocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcastsPodcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addictCastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castboxOur college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalLearn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/aboutWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe.College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.