Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Welcome to Until Saturday, The Athletic's college football podcast. This is your home for everything college football. Join David Ubben, Chris Vannini, former Alabama running back Damien Harris, The Athletic's CFB staff, and guests to celebrate our favorite day of the week, Saturday. read less

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The premise of The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football is simple. It details everything going on in college football. The show discusses the Pac-12 expansion versus the Big 12, stats, and everyone's favorite schools. This show examines everything that interests sports fans.

This podcast is informative for listeners who want to stay up to date on the details of college football. It talks about everything from recruiting to bowl games to coaching moves. Andy Staples of The Athletic hosts the program. He used to write about college football for Sports Illustrated. He loves college football-and barbecue-and talks about both in this podcast. The Andy Staples Show & Friends: A show about college football is a great show for fans of both. In one episode, Staples interviews University of Texas alum Grant Pinkerton. The Houstonian talks about both his BBQ restaurant and his Longhorns love.

Andy provides immediate reactions to college football action. This podcast includes opinionated reactions to everything from upsets to Michigan drama. The host and various guests discuss the CFP title and why everyone loves tacos. They speculate on the motivations of the Big 12 and who won and who lost on National Signing Day. They talk touchdowns and previews of the NCAA National Championship. They also recap many great season moments.

The Andy Staples Show & Friends podcast has updates about coaching and offensive coordinators. Guests often join Andy, creating a lively and entertaining atmosphere. Ari Wasserman, Nicole Auerbach, Chris Vannini, and Mitch Light are often on the show. It includes specific episode segments that focus on special topics.

In the Power Auer segment, Chris and Nicole talk about the new era of college football. They speculate on the expansion strategies of the Pac-12 and the new dynamic of the season. Outside of these segments, host Andy invites many other guests to share their knowledge. College football fans may enjoy this podcast.

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Welcome to Until Saturday

Welcome to Until Saturday

Welcome to Until Saturday, The Athletic's college football podcast. Join David Ubben, Chris Vannini, former Alabama running back, Damien Harris, our CFB writers, and great guests three times a week to celebrate our favorite day of the week, Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episódios

This was our hardest Heisman vote EVER + Ranking the best non-playoff bowl games

This was our hardest Heisman vote EVER + Ranking the best non-playoff bowl games

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

Will the Bill Belichick Bible take North Carolina to the playoffs?

Will the Bill Belichick Bible take North Carolina to the playoffs?

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

Is this it for Ryan Day?: Ohio State vs Tennessee & Notre Dame vs Indiana Playoff Preview & Predictions

Is this it for Ryan Day?: Ohio State vs Tennessee & Notre Dame vs Indiana Playoff Preview & Predictions

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

It's Arch Manning Time: Texas-Clemson & Penn State-SMU Playoff Previews & Predictions!

It's Arch Manning Time: Texas-Clemson & Penn State-SMU Playoff Previews & Predictions!

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 College Football Playoff is set, but did Alabama deserve to be left out? + Conference Championship Reactions

The College Football Playoff is set, but did Alabama deserve to be left out? + Conference Championship Reactions

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

National Signing Day winners & losers + Where will Jackson Arnold & other portal players land?

National Signing Day winners & losers + Where will Jackson Arnold & other portal players land?

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

Championship Weekend Preview + Does Alabama belong in the playoff?

Championship Weekend Preview + Does Alabama belong in the playoff?

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

Week 14 Reaction: Should Ohio State & Miami fire their coaches before the playoffs?

Week 14 Reaction: Should Ohio State & Miami fire their coaches before the playoffs?

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

What's Ohio State, Michigan, Texas & Texas A&M program trajectories amid rivalry weekend?

What's Ohio State, Michigan, Texas & Texas A&M program trajectories amid rivalry weekend?

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

Week 14 Preview: Is Texas vs Texas A&M the most TOXIC rivalry ever?

Week 14 Preview: Is Texas vs Texas A&M the most TOXIC rivalry ever?

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

Week 13 Reaction: Are Alabama, Ole Miss & Colorado OUT of the playoff?

Week 13 Reaction: Are Alabama, Ole Miss & Colorado OUT of the playoff?

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

Week 13 Preview: Can Indiana silence SEC doubters about the playoff?

Week 13 Preview: Can Indiana silence SEC doubters about the playoff?

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

Have USC and Alabama changed for better or worse? with Matt Barkley

Have USC and Alabama changed for better or worse? with Matt Barkley

n the latest installment in a series of special episodes hosted by Damien Harris covering changes and trends in college football, former USC QB Matt Barkley joins Damien to examine changes at USC and Alabama. How has the Trojan program evolved since Pete Carroll and Lane Kiffin's coaching days? What's the program's trajectory under Lincoln Riley, and what does Matt attribute to USC's rich quarterback legacy? In what ways has Kalen DeBoer changed Alabama's culture for the better? Plus, would Matt have transfered from USC after Pete Carroll left for the NFL? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Damien Harris (@DHx34), Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 12 Reaction: Did Georgia & Kansas trigger playoff chaos?

Week 12 Reaction: Did Georgia & Kansas trigger playoff chaos?

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

Week 12 Preview: Should Georgia bench Carson Beck? + FOX Big Noon frustration

Week 12 Preview: Should Georgia bench Carson Beck? + FOX Big Noon frustration

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

Why haven't we seen a Heisman running back since Derrick Henry? w/ James White

Why haven't we seen a Heisman running back since Derrick Henry? w/ James White

In the first of a series of special edition Until Saturday episodes, Damien Harris chats with college football figures about changes, trends, and fascinating topics in the sport. Damien's former New England Patriots teammate and ex-Wisconsin Badger, James White, joins today's podcast to answer: 'Why haven't we seen a running back Heisman since Derrick Henry?" Damien and James share hilarious and insightful tales from their time with Henry and Melvin Gordon, respectively. What traits did those two have in college that apply to Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty and other Heisman hopefuls this season? How good is Jeanty, really, and what will it take for another RB to win the Heisman? Plus, why is the NFL treating RBs poorly? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Damien Harris (@DHx34), James White (@SweetFeet_White) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 11 Reaction: Are Georgia, Miami & LSU playoff-less paper tigers?

Week 11 Reaction: Are Georgia, Miami & LSU playoff-less paper tigers?

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

Week 11 Preview: Will Alabama & Georgia's path to the playoff close on Saturday?

Week 11 Preview: Will Alabama & Georgia's path to the playoff close on Saturday?

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

CFP Rankings REACTION: Why did Indiana, BYU and SMU get screwed?

CFP Rankings REACTION: Why did Indiana, BYU and SMU get screwed?

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

Week 10 Reaction: Ohio State & SMU plant their playoff flags, but what about the Big 12 and SEC races?

Week 10 Reaction: Ohio State & SMU plant their playoff flags, but what about the Big 12 and SEC races?

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