Podcast appearances and mentions of david ubben

David Ubben, TheAthletic.com joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments about the future of College Football, his thoughts on what these comments actually mean for the rest of college football, his thoughts on a 16-team playoff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:45:00) David Ubben, The Athletic (1:00:00) Justin Walters, ACC Network (1:30:00) Sam Khan, The Athletic (1:53:00) Craig Smoak's “Off The Radar” (2:13:00) Chris Williams, CycloneFanatic.com (2:34:00) John McClain, HOF Columnist (2:50:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava made headlines this week as he entered the transfer portal. The Athletic's David Ubben joins Stew to break down all the news out of Knoxville. Then, the guys are joined by NFL Draft specialist, Todd McShay, to discuss his career and this year's draft class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava made headlines this week as he entered the transfer portal. The Athletic's David Ubben joins Stew to break down all the news out of Knoxville. Then, the guys are joined by NFL Draft specialist, Todd McShay, to discuss his career and this year's draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David joins us to talk about the news regarding Nico Iamaleava and what happened at Tennessee.

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

Nick Kelly of AL.com talks about Nate Oats and Alabama Basketball.. and David Ubben of The Athletic talks about the new era at the University of North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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

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

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

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

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

David Ubben from The Athletic joins the show and gives his thoughts on the possibility of Coach Prime leaving Colorado to Coach the Dallas Cowboys. And we continue talking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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

Bill Belichick, head coach at the University of North Carolina. It's going to take some getting used to. Robert Mays starts that process from two different angles on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. First, he's joined by Seth Wickersham of ESPN to discuss why a move to the college game would be attractive to Belichick at this stage of his career. Then, David Ubben, host of The Athletic's Until Saturday podcast, jumps on with Robert to dig into the Belichick/UNC pairing from the college football perspective. Host: Robert Mays With: Seth Wickersham and David Ubben Executive Producer: Michael Beller Producer: Michael Beller Subscribe to The Athletic Football Show... Apple Spotify YouTube Follow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.social Follow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.social Follow Seth on Bluesky: @sethwickersham.bsky.social Follow David on Bluesky: @davidubben.bsky.social Follow Robert on X: @robertmays Follow Derrik on X: @QBKlass Follow Seth on X: @SethWickersham Follow David on X: @davidubben Theme song: Haunted Written by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love Songs Courtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Belichick, head coach at the University of North Carolina. It's going to take some getting used to. Robert Mays starts that process from two different angles on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. First, he's joined by Seth Wickersham of ESPN to discuss why a move to the college game would be attractive to Belichick at this stage of his career. Then, David Ubben, host of The Athletic's Until Saturday podcast, jumps on with Robert to dig into the Belichick/UNC pairing from the college football perspective.Host: Robert MaysWith: Seth Wickersham and David UbbenExecutive Producer: Michael BellerProducer: Michael BellerSubscribe to The Athletic Football Show...AppleSpotifyYouTubeFollow Robert on Bluesky: @robertmays.bsky.socialFollow Derrik on Bluesky: @qbklass.bsky.socialFollow Seth on Bluesky: @sethwickersham.bsky.socialFollow David on Bluesky: @davidubben.bsky.socialFollow Robert on X: @robertmaysFollow Derrik on X: @QBKlassFollow Seth on X: @SethWickershamFollow David on X: @davidubbenTheme song: HauntedWritten by Dylan Slocum, Trevor Dietrich, Ruben Duarte, Kyle McAulay, and Meredith VanWoert / Performed by Spanish Love SongsCourtesy of Pure Noise / By arrangement with Bank Robber Music, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan and many other programs exceled in this early signing period. David Ubben, Mitch Light and Manny Navarro breakdown National Signing Day winners, like LSU and Auburn, and losers, like Clemson, UCLA and more. Plus, Timeshare Salesman Manny has some destinations booked for Miller Moss, Jackson Arnold and other transfer portal entrants. Rundown: - National Signing Day; 2025 Class rankings (2:00) - Most impactful flips, late signings (3:00) - Texas, Alabama or Georgia: Which had the best NSD? (8:00) - Oregon beating Ohio State in recruiting; what it means for the Big Ten hierarchy (12:30) - Recruiting clowns: Clemson, Florida State (15:00) - Florida's surge (22:15) - Michigan's ascent (26:45) - SMU's G5 to P4 jump pays off (29:30) - Texas A&M, TCU battle for Texas leftovers (32:00) - Colorado, Deion's recruiting philosophy working? (34:00) - Brent Key, Georgia Tech's big win (37:15) - Other winners/losers (41:15) - Predicting transfer destinations for Jackson Arnold, Miller Moss & others (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 Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro), Mitch Light (@MitchLight) 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 fell, and Alabama snuck into the College Football Playoff rankings ahead of the final rankings on Sunday. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the penultimate CFP field, the Buckeyes hosting, the ACC sweating it out and more. Afterward, the trio preview championship weekend. Can Texas take revenge against Georgia, and why has Carson Beck been so good lately? Is Oregon really the best team in the country? SMU deserves a playoff spot regardless of Saturday's results, and Clemson could be a bid thief. Cam Skettebo for Heisman? Boise State-UNLV win-and-your-in game. Later, Chris has coaching carousel updates, including West Virginia and UCF's top candidates, FSU, Michigan and Oklahoma's coordinator changes, and more! Rundown: - CFP rankings reaction: Does Alabama deserve to be in? (1:00) - Texas vs Georgia (11:15) - Conference championships' place in the 12-team era (15:00) - Oregon vs Penn State (22:00) - SMU vs Clemson (27:30) - Arizona State vs Iowa State (31:30) - Boise State vs UNLV (35:45) - West Virginia HC candidates (42:15) - Florida State hires Gus Malzahn & Tony White (45:00) - Purdue candidates (49:15) - Oklahoma's new OC (50:45) - UCF candidates (52:00) - Sherrone Moore fires Kirk Campbell, Michigan's OC search (53:45) 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

Ohio State and Miami suffered upset losses to Michigan and Syracuse sending the College Football Playoff into a tailspin. David Ubben and Chris Vannini react to Week 14 of the college football season. A Saturday that included the Wolverines beating the Buckeyes (again) leaving many asking: Is it finally time to fire Ryan Day? Chris thinks so. Can the same be said for Mario Cristobal? This isn't your typical Georgia team, and Texas whipped Texas A&M in College Station. The guys and producer Cam took in Midnight Yell, and we're excited to share our experience with you. Plus, a long playoff debate about Tennessee, Ohio State, Big 12 vs G5 byes, and the coaching carousel is whirling. Rundown: - Ohio State, it's time to fire Ryan Day (1:30) - The Game Brawl + flag planting takes (9:00) - Miami's a "disgrace" voicemail via Omar (12:30) - Georgia survives GT to punch SEC title ticket (20:30) - Big 12 Championship set (25:45) - Texas dominates Texas A&M (30:00) - Sounds from Midnight Yell (34:15) - AP Poll Top-25 reaction + Ohio State vs Tennessee (40:30) - David's Ohio State conspiracy (45:30) - Will South Carolina make the playoff? via John (49:30) - Purdue, North Carolina, UCF jobs open (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) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ohio State, Michigan and Texas and Texas A&M enter critical rivalry games in Week 14 of the college football season. But, what is each program's long-term trajectory with conference realignment, NIL, recruiting and the transfer portal at play? David Ubben is joined by The Athletic's Texpert, Sam Khan Jr., as well as Austin Meek and Cameron Teague Robinson, Michigan and Ohio State scribes, respectively, to explore the future of the Buckeyes, Wolverines, Longhorns, and Aggies? 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), Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr), Austin Meek (@byAustinMeek), Cameron Teague Robinson (@cj_teague) 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 Texas A&M, Ohio State vs Michigan & Georgia vs Georgia Tech headline a MASSIVE rivalry weekend of college football. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris preview Week 14's action starting with The Game. Can the Buckeyes get their run game going early? Should Georgia be PETRIFIED of the Yellow Jackets? Tennessee, Miami and Clemson all face big challenges. The guys detail the genesis of the Lone Star Showdown before diving into the Longhorns and Aggies' X's and O's. Plus, Big 12 BIG games, and is Auburn actually Alabama's biggest rival? 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

labama, Ole Miss, Colorado, Indiana and three other top-20 college football teams went DOWN in Week 13. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to a upset-laden weekend, and what those huge wins for Notre Dame, Arizona State and others means for the College Football Playoff picture. Plus, Kenny Dillingham was overthinking things, do we need to change the overtime rules, and did Shedeur Sanders take the dirtiest hit ever? Rundown: - Alabama vs Oklahoma + SEC tiebreakers (1:00) - Ole Miss vs Florida: Kudos to the Gators' defense (7:50) - Texas A&M's still alive + Huge game vs Texas (15:10) - Ohio State vs Indiana: Are the Hooisers still in the playoffs? (20:00) - Arizona State vs BYU: The Sun Devils control their own destiny (29:00) - Big 12 tiebreakers (35:30) - KU vs Colorado: Can the Buffs sneak in? (37:00) - Nebraska breaks their curse w/ (Not) Sad Husker Nate calling in (42:30) - SMU punches ticket to ACC Championship (44:45) - Week 14 AP Poll Top-25 + Playoff projections (47:30) 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 Ohio State vs Indiana clash could have massive ripple effects across college football; however, despite the top-5 matchup on Saturday, SEC media and fans are writing the Hoosiers off even before the first snap. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris preview Week 13's slate. Can the Buckeyes overcome Seth McLaughlin's injury? Is DJ Lagway magic enough to lift Florida over a surging Ole Miss? Notre Dame, Colorado and BYU all have pivitol road bouts this weekend. Plus, Oregon clinched and Ray Lewis to FAU? Rundown: - Ohio State vs Indiana (1:20) - SEC media, fans dismissing Indiana, Big Ten (11:30) - Ole Miss vs Florida (17:00) - SEC 8-game schedule conundrum (21:00) - Notre Dame vs Army (26:15) - Colorado vs KU (32:30) - BYU vs Arizona State (36:45) - SMU vs Virginia; Nebraska vs Wisconsin; West Virginia hot seat watch? (42:00) - SEC media, bandwagoners piling on after CFP rankings (46:15) - Oregon punches Big Ten title ticket (52:00) - Is Ray Lewis a real HC candidate for FAU? (53:45) 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

Georgia pummeled Tennessee and Kansas handed BYU its first loss to open the College Football Playoff Pandora's Box. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to Week 12 of the college football season, including if LSU would pay Brian Kelly's buyout, Oregon's near upset, Nebraska's lingering cursed, SMU and Tulane's big wins and more. Plus, could the Big 12 be left out of the playoffs, and how will the SEC playoff chaos shake out? Rundown: - Would LSU fire Brian Kelly? (1:45) - Curt Cignetti got PAID + Dave Aranda & the coaching carousel (11:45) - Georgia & Carson Beck return to form, beat Tennessee (14:45) - Oregon escapes Wisconsin in another weird game (20:45) - Nebraska's curse continues (26:30) - SMU survives Boston College after QB controversy (31:45) - Colorado's playoff path continues to open up (36:15) - Tulane punches AAC title game ticket (40:30) - Will BYU and the Big 12 get left out of the playoff? (43:15) - SEC playoff chaos (52:00) 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

Georgia and Tennessee have a massive Week 12 game with potential playoff-elimination stakes. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, Damien Harris and Producer Cam preview Week 12 games through 'regrettable or right takes'. Should the Bulldogs bench Carson Beck? What's Nico Iamaleava's status? Is this Clemson's ceiling, and will Nebraska win out because of Dana Holgorsen? Plus, BYU-KU fishy line, a caller wants Curt Cignetti as Alabama's new HC, and what's going on with Big Noon Kickoff? We look at Chris' CFB TV survey for the answers. Rundown: - Georgia, SEC playoff chaos brewing (1:30) - Georgia-Tennessee; Should UGA bench Carson Beck? (8:00) - Clemson-Pittsburgh; Dabo's Tigers have reached their ceiling (16:30) - Nebraska-USC; Nebraska will WIN OUT because of Dana Holgorsen (23:45) - SMU-Boston College; Thomas Castellanos benched? (32:00) - BYU-KU; A fishy line?! (36:15) - LSU-Florida; Why the slow coaching carousel? (39:00) - Voicemail via Gentry: When will Curt Cignetti be Alabama's HC? (42:00) - FOX Big Noon frustration + TV survey (48:00) 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

Paul starts the third hour of Wednesday's show, by welcoming in David Ubben of the Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, and Alabama earned massive wins over Georgia, Miami and LSU, respectively. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to a wild Week 11 of the college football season that included Tigers, squirrels, and tortillas. God, we love this sport. Is this the worst Kirby Smart team? Brian Kelly's NIL ghosts haunt him. Plus, transgression in the Holy War, Colorado and Indiana control their destinies, and STOP THROWING TRASH ON THE FIELD. Rundown: - Ole Miss' statement win over Georgia (2:00) - Haynes King's heroics, and Miami's playoff chances take a hit (9:00) - Utah AD spazzes; BYU stays alive (18:00) - Colorado controls their own destiny (26:45) - Alabama belongs in the playoffs; LSU is lost (33:15) - Indiana grinds out helmet-sticker win over Michigan (44:00) - AP Poll vs Chris' 134 Playoff Bracket (44:45) -Heismans & Criesmans (48:45) 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

Could Georgia AND Alabama go down in Week 11 of the college football season? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris dig into why the Bulldogs will (and won't) lose to Ole Miss, the unique Alabama-LSU rivalry, Brian Kelly's chance at a birdie, Indiana's chance to earn the committee's respect, and Penn State's chance to lose it. Plus, is USC waving the white flag on the season? JOIN OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5883818 Rundown: - Alabama-LSU rivalry + Brian Kelly's cap needs a feather (2:45) - Colorado's march to playoff vs the tortillas (11:00) - Georgia will lose to Ole Miss for these reasons (19:30) - Indiana respect game (29:00) - Is Miami's defense the WORST of any championship contender ever? (32:00) - Penn State redemption? (40:00) - SNEAKY HOLY WAR SPREAD...Vegas knows something...(43:00) - Is Lincoln Riley waving the white flag? (48:30) 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 inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff rankings (and the election) took place on Tuesday. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the playoff field, Indiana, BYU and SMU getting screwed, the committee's top-25, ESPN's presentation and more. JOIN OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5883818 Rundown: - BYU slight & what it means for Boise State (1:30) - Alabama's in...for now (3:00) - Will Ole Miss knock Georgia out? (5:30) - Indiana slander (7:45) - Explaining the committee's approach (14:15) - Boise State's terrific start (16:15) - 5-seed debate (22:45) - ESPN & confusing playoff presentation (25:00) - Top-25 breakdown: Where the committee got it right & wrong (30:45) - SMU disrespect (33:30) - Colorado's path & tortillas (43:45) - Which team will rise up? (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 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

Ohio State, SMU and BYU were major winners in college football Week 10. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris react to the weekend, including Louisville's drubbing of Clemson and Ohio State's gritty win in Happy Valley. Is this the peak of Penn State's football program? Georgia eked out a win against Florida, but Billy Napier's seat isn't much cooler. Texas Tech, Houston and South Carolina shook up the playoff picture while SMU flexed. Plus, a look at the 12-team playoff bracket projections before Tuesday's first rankings. To close, Heismans and Criesmans. JOIN OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5883818 Rundown: - Louisville owns Clemson (2:15) - Ohio State's toughness & Penn State has peaked (7:15) - Georgia ekes out win, but Billy Napier's seat isn't any cooler (16:25) - Texas Tech and Houston throw Big 12 into chaos (27:15) - SMU dogwalks Pitt (35:15) - South Carolina & Shane Beamer shock Texas A&M (39:00) - Playoff projections & Tuesday preview (43:50) - Heismans & Criesmans + Sad Husker Nate's voicemail (52:15) 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

Ohio State vs Penn State, Clemson vs Louisville, and Texas A&M vs South Carolina headline a weekend of important narrative games. David Ubben, Damien Harris and Chris Vannini pick Week 10 games, including Georgia vs Florida, Oregon vs Michigan and more. Plus, it's blind resume comp time ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings. JOIN OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5883818 Rundown: - Coaching comm concerns (2:00) - Ohio State vs Penn State (6:30) - Clemson vs Louisville (16:15) - Texas A&M vs South Carolina (22:15) - SMU vs Louisville (29:30) - Oregon vs Michigan (35:30) - Georgia vs Florida (39:30) - Blind resume comps (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: 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