Until Saturday: A show about college football
The Athletic 1 212 episodes Mar 12, 2025
Until Saturday is The Athletic's college football podcast, covering the sport throughout the week and on game days. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, former Alabama running back Damien Harris, and The Athletic's college football staff are joined by guests to discuss teams, players, and stories from across the country. The show celebrates Saturday as the focal point of college football fandom.
Episodes
Jedd Fisch joins + Until Saturday Update
Washington head coach Jedd Fisch joins David and Chris to discuss a variety of topics. Fisch shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick joining the CFB ranks, Washington's 2025 season and beyond, QB Demond Williams, body clocks, Seinfield and much more. Plus, news on the future of Until Saturday before we head out. Thank you for everything, and, please, bring back the Turnover Chain. Hosted on Acast. S
Rich Rodriguez dishes on Alabama, Michigan, Pat McAfee, Playoffs & Return to West Virginia
Rich Rodriguez, former and now new, head coach at West Virginia joins David and Chris on Until Saturday! Rich Rod talks about the Pat White and Pat McAfee WVU teams, playoff bids, flirting with the Alabama job, his time as Michigan's coach (and donating hundreds of dollars worth of Michigan gear to Salvation Army), his reunion in Morgantown, and much more!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSat
The 2025 CFB Breakout Players Draft: From Arch Manning to Dante Moore & Beyond
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
Who Won the CFB Transfer Portal? Coaches & GMs Weigh In
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 &
What Clemson, Alabama & Oregon's returning production says about their championship hopes with Bill Connelly
Is Clemson the College Football champion front-runner? The Tigers rank #1 in ESPN's Bill Connelly's returning production, but the metric is far more nuanced than a ranking. David, Chris, and Bill discuss Dabo's squad, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona State, and others' returning production, and what it means for their title hopes. Before Bill joins the show, Chris recaps the CFP meet
Power Ranking 2025's Epic Week 1 Games & RIP Spring Games
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
Did the SEC and Big Ten Kill College Football?
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.y
Is playoff expansion here + Who would win Team South vs Team World CFB All-Star Game?
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? (
10 bold takes for the 2025 CFB season: A Clemson title, Florida surge & 14-team playoff?
Will Florida win 10 games? Clemson make it to the CFP national championship? Alabama fall flat on their face in 2025? College football pairs perfect with takes, and Chris and Damien each have five takes with this CFB season. Plus, will Ohio State's Matt Patricia hire work? Damien, who worked with Patricia in New England, weighs in.Rundown:- Ohio State hires Matt Patricia as DC; will it work? (3:30
Draft & Debate: Who's the next first-time CFB national championship coach?
Texas, Oregon, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, and many other prominent programs are lead by coaches without a national championship to their name. Who will match Ryan Day and Ohio State as the next first-time CFB national championship coach? Chris Vannini and Ralph Russo draft three title-less coaches each, and debate whose lineup is better and why. Later, we answer your mailbag questions, including 'doe
Ohio State repeat loading? Ryan Day mega contract & Brian Hartline promoted
Ohio State inked Ryan Day to a massive deal, and Brian Hartline was promoted to OC. Is a 2026 natty repeat in progress? Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to both deals, and they brainstorm potential DC candidates for OSU. Later, the guys discuss possible new rule changes coming to college football. They also share their top three ACC and Big 12 games after both conferences' schedules released.
Bear or Bull: Buying & selling 10 volatile team stocks
Get in, losers, we're trading college football program stock. In Bear or Bull, one of our favorite shows, David, Chris, and Damien buy and sell team stocks with Mad Money-esque sound effects. Are we buying Texas with Arch Manning at the helm? Why should you sell Michigan and Arizona State? Are people sleeping on Oregon and Colorado?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until
Did North Carolina and UCF ace or flunk the Bill Belichick and Scott Frost hirings?
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/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE
Is Penn State pulling an Ohio State pulling a Michigan after stealing away Jim Knowles?
Penn State pryed DC Jim Knowles away from Ohio State. Are the Nittany Lions gearing up for an OSU and Michigan-esque championship run in 2025? David, Chris, and Damien discuss Knowles leaving Columbus, and what it means for PSU, OSU, and the rest of the country. The Jeremiah Smith tampering news isn't surprising. What is surprising is coaches still bellyaching after all this time. Plus, the Buckey
9 CFB lessons learned in 2024 for 2025 & beyond
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/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a qu
Ranking all 134 teams for the last time this season & low viewership theory
Chris ranks all 134 college football teams weekly throughout the regular season. He's a madman, and he ranked every team for the last time for the 2024-2025 season. He and David compare his final rankings to his preseason ones, and the two discuss where Chris went wrong in his rankings. Plus, who rose and fell the most? Later, the guys take a look at the final AP and Coaches' Polls. Barry Odom is
Way-too-early Top-25 for 2025: Where do Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame & others rank?
Ohio State put a bow on the 2024 college football season, but where do they rank going into 2025? David and Chris welcome Stew Mandel to Until Saturday to react and discuss his way-too-early top-25 ranking. Where does Arch Manning's Texas fall? Are Notre Dame and OSU top-3 teams? How about Michigan, Penn State, Georgia, and Alabama?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until
Ohio State wins the first 12-team national championship, but are they an all-time great?
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:- Oh
National Championship final thoughts with Chris Fowler, Molly McGrath, Quinshon Judkins & Joey Chestnut
ONE. MORE. SLEEP. Until Ohio State and Notre Dame square off in the College Football Playoff national championship. David, Chris, and Damien are together IN PERSON for the first time in Atlanta. They share their final thoughts going into Monday with help from ESPN's Chris Fowler and Molly McGrath as well as OSU RB Quinshon Judkins and competitive eating superstar, Joey Chestnut.Rundown:- CFP Natty
Ohio State vs Notre Dame Preview & Prediction + National Championship mailbag
Ohio State and Notre Dame face off in the National Championship on Monday. Before the 2024-2025 season finale, David, Chris, and Damien preview the last matchup in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoffs. How will the Irish defend Jeremiah Smith? Can ND's piecemealed offensive line keep Riley Leonard clean? How will we remember the champion of the first 12-team CFP? Plus, we answer your n
Paul Finebaum on SEC vs Big Ten & National Title + CFB changes coming
ESPN and SEC Network's Paul Finebaum joins David and Chris to discuss the College Football Playoffs and his Alabama comments. The trio also discuss the SEC vs the Big Ten, why the SEC slipped in quality this year, James Franklin, and the national championship. Plus, David and Chris chat about Deion Sanders to Cowboys rumors and potential changes coming to college football.YouTube: https://www.yout
Cardale Jones talks Ohio State national championship, Jeremiah Smith's greatness & his OSU Mt. Rushmore
Ohio State punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff national championship after beating Texas last week. With a week before their meeting with Notre Dame, Damien Harris welcomes former national championship-winning OSU QB, NIL collective co-founder, and CBS analyst, Cardale Jones! Cardale talks what changed with OSU this postseason, where Jeremiah Smith ranks among all-time OSU WRs, hi
The National Championship is set: Ohio State vs Notre Dame in the first-ever 12-team title
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 return
Does Ohio State or Texas have the QB advantage? | CFP Semifinal Cotton Bowl Preview & Predictions
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 upda
Penn State vs Notre Dame Orange Bowl Preview & Prediction
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)- Mar
How confident are we in Alabama, Michigan & other bowl winners/losers in 2025?
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 Florid
Ranking transfer portal winners & losers
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/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Unt
Did Notre Dame win its biggest game ever & why has the SEC sucked?
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
Ohio State is a juggernaut & Texas-Arizona State is a top-3 playoff game of all-time! | CFP Quarterfinals Reaction
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 t
Can Oregon reach 16-0 & What is Georgia's Gunner Stockton gameplan? | Final CFP Quarterfinal Preview & Predictions
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 quarterfi
How did Alabama go from playoff contention to a monumental collapse?
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
Will Georgia or Notre Dame's defense win the day? | CFP Quarterfinals Preview & Predictions Pt. 2
Georgia, Notre Dame, Boise State, and Penn State's defenses all have tall tasks coming up. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris preview and predict the last of the QF matchups. The trio discusses if we are overreacting to Gunner Stockton starting versus the Irish. Is two weeks and three years in the program enough time to feel prepared? Damien believes Ashton Jeanty will run all over Penn
Florida State's historically bad season: Who's to blame?
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/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletter
Will Ohio State get its revenge on Oregon in the Rose Bowl? | CFP Quarterfinals Preview & Predictions Pt. 1
Oregon vs Ohio State & Arizona State vs Texas make up half of the College Football Playoff quartfinal matchups. David, Chris, and Damien preview and predict the outcomes of the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl. Will the Buckeyes and Will Howard air it out again versus the Ducks? Is Texas the worst possible matchup for the Sun Devils? Sam Leavitt and Cam Skattebo will have their hands full with the Lon
CFP 1st Round Reaction: Should we go ahead and crown Ohio State National Champions?
The College Football Playoff 1st round games featured Ohio State blowing out Tennessee, and Texas, Penn State, and Notre Dame manhandling their opponents. So, are we sure the committee put the 12 best teams in? Chris Vannini and Damien Harris answer that question AFTER they breakdown the first weekend of the 12-team CFP. Is Ohio State the best team in the field? If Texas runs the same way they did
Does Texas or Notre Dame have an easier path to the National Championship? | Final CFP Preview & Predictions
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
Whose FINAL full CFP bracket will be right? + SEC Short creators Josh Snead & Robert Clay join the show!
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 lan
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: http
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:-
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
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
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?
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:- Na
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 r
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 yo
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, resp
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
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
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 Mi
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 quarterb
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
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 wan
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 i
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 Indian
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 COLLEG
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/5883818Rundown:- BYU slight & what it means for B
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
Week 10 Picks: Is Ohio State vs Penn State the most important Big Ten game of the year?
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:htt
Ole Miss' $10 MILLION roster & why championship windows are FAKE
The Ole Miss Rebels spent over $10 million on their roster this season. David Ubben spoke with members inside Ole Miss athletics and their collective to find out why this was the time for Lane Kiffin and crew to go all-in. But, after losing to LSU, was the spend worth it? David and Chris Vannin dive into the idea of 'championship windows' and donor fatigue being fake, why programs will continue to
Week 9 Reaction! Texas A&M, Ohio State & Colorado spice up conference races
Texas A&M and Colorado earned major SEC and Big 12 wins, respectively, while Ohio State eked out a win over Nebraska. All three programs have made their conference races a bit spicer for different reasons, and David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris dish out the whys and react to a fun Week 9 college football slate. Oregon dismantles Illinois, Boise State beats UNLV despite stumping Asht
Week 9 Picks: Can LSU, Colorado, Alabama & Boise State stay playoff relevant?
LSU, Alabama, Colorado and others look to stay College Football Playoff relevant in Week 9 with big time matchups up front of them. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris breakdown and pick LSU-Texas A&M, Oregon-Illinois, Texas-Vanderbilt, Boise State-UNLV, Notre-Navy, Colorado-Cincinnati and other Week 9 games.Rundown:(2:00) Is Tiger Stadium or Kyle Field harder to play at?(4:30) LSU-T
Hot seat rankings from Brent Venables to Mack Brown
Baylor, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Auburn, Florida, and many more programs have coaches under heavy scrutiny this season. David Ubben and Bruce Feldman discuss where Dave Aranda, Billy Napier, Brent Venables, Lincoln Riley and 11 other coaches rank from hotest to coolest seats in the country.Rundown:(1:30) Brent Venables(9:30) Lincoln Riley(14:30) Hugh Freeze(19:00) Sonny Dykes(20:45) Kalen DeBoer(
Week 8 Reaction: Did Texas screw themsevles by playing Arch Manning?
Georgia dominated Texas, Indiana rolled Nebraska, and Alabama is outside of the playoff picture after Week 8 of the college football season. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to a weekend of great moments, like Miami's crazy win and Tennessee's victory cigars, bad moments, like Longhorns fans throwing water bottles, and ugly teams, like Oklahoma and USC. Plus, what does the Colleg
Week 8 Picks: Are LSU, Miami and Notre Dame on upset watch?
Texas vs Georgia, Alabama vs Tennessee, and Nebraska vs Indiana headline a MASSIVE narrative-fueled Week 8 of college football. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris pick weekend games, including Miami vs Louisville, Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech and LSU vs Arkansas, all of which are on upset watch! Plus, we roll out the red carpet for 'The Middies', our midseason award show!Rundown:- 1:30 Te
Will Notre Dame, Ohio State and Alabama ACTUALLY make the playoffs? + Curt Cignetti on Indiana's rise
Ohio State, Notre Dame, Alabama and other programs have given us reason to question their playoff legitimacy. At the midseason mark, David Ubben and Ralph Russo, our Playoffs Secruity Administration workers, debate whether the Buckeyes, Irish, Crimson Tide, Clemson, Indiana and others will pass playoff security or get pulled out of line. On the topic of Indiana, Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers head co
Week 7 Reaction: Is Ryan Day's seat at Ohio State hot or scorching?
Oregon and Texas control the Big Ten and SEC after Ohio State, Alabama, Tennessee and others struggle. The Ryan Day hot seat debate reignites, Oklahoma is headed down a dark path, and does USC still have a shot at redemption? Alabama, Ole Miss and Tennessee have issues. Plus, Pitt, BYU and Arizona State keep proving the world wrong. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to an eventful
Week 7 Picks: Can Oregon, Colorado and USC pull off upsets this weekend?
Can Oregon, Colorado, and USC stun Ohio State, Kansas State, and Penn State, respectively, in Week 7? David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris pick college football games, including Red River Rivalry, Ole Miss-LSU, Arizona-BYU, Cal-Pitt, and many more! Plus, weekend locks and Trust Fall Picks as well as trivia!Rundown:- Texas-Oklahoma (1:30)- Oregon-Ohio State (9:25)- Penn State on upset watch
Predicting Ohio State-Oregon and Texas-Oklahoma heavyweight fights!
MASSIVE Week 7 college football games on deck with Ohio State-Oregon and Texas-Oklahoma. Chris Vannini and The Athletic's Antonio Morales talk Ducks and Buckeys ahead of their inagural conference bout. Later, Sam Khan Jr. and ex-Sooner, Gabe Ikard, breakdown Texas and Oklahoma in the FIRST Red River Rivalry in the SEC. Plus, red shirting trend, best fair foods, and Super League drama.Rundown:- Ohi
Week 6 Reaction: What does a historic weekend of upsets mean for the playoffs?
Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan and a slew of top teams CRUMBLED to unranked teams in Week 6. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Washington, and other unranked programs earning massive wins. With six ranked teams going down in a heap this weekend, what does it mean for the College Football Playoff. Plus: Miami escapes Cal, Damien's Malachi Moore and Alabama di
Week 6 Picks: Ohio State, Miami and Missouri need to quit playing around
Ohio State, Miami and Missouri are a few marquee teams that feel like they've been playing with their food for too long. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris pick Week 6 college football games, and they discuss if the Buckeyes, Hurricanes, and Tigers will finally shut down any lingering questions about them. Plus, Tennessee-Arkansas, Clemson-FSU, Navy-Air Force and more picks! Our first He
Is the SEC and Big Ten alliance a threat to college football?
Another day, another realignment update. But this time, The Athletic's newest member, Ralph Russo, breaks it down! Ralph joins David Ubben to discuss Gonzaga's move to the Pac-12. The pair then react to the SEC and Big Ten advisory group's latest moves. Is their alliance a real threat to college football?! We had to get some takes off of chest one month into the season. Later, The Athletic's draft
CFB Week 5 Reaction: Alabama vs Georgia was insane, but is the rest of the SEC "mid"?
Alabama vs Georgia is the GAME OF THE YEAR (so far). David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to Kalen DeBoer's first SEC win, Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams' brilliance, and David and Chris debate the stakes of the game in this 12-team CFP era. But, before then, are Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss on fraud-watch, and is a majority of the SEC "mid", as longtime listener Sad Husker Nate describe
Week 5 Picks: Alabama-Georgia, Illinois-Penn State & more games + UNLV's ugly QB situation
A kaiju brawl takes place in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, but who will win between Alabama and Georgia? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris have you covered. Before our Week 5 college football picks, the guys react to UNLV's ugly QB situation and the Pac-12 suing the MWC. Louisville vs Notre Dame, Illinois vs Penn State, Washington State vs Boise State, and other big games are on the slate, w
Greg McElroy previews Alabama-Georgia + Ranking the most disappointing and impressive teams so far in 2024
Who are the most disappointing and impressive college football teams this season? David Ubben and Manny Navarro rank the dregs and bright spots in the sport! Former Alabama quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy then joins David to preview the THE CLASH OF TITANS in Tuscaloosa. What makes Kirby Smart successful, how does Kalen DeBoer's trust in Jalen Milroe affect Alabama's ceiling, and what ar
Week 4 reaction: A weekend of meltdowns and exposing imposters
Week 4 shed some much-needed light on this college football season. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the weekend's meltdowns and the imposter programs that were sussed out. Tennessee coasted in Norman, and Oklahoma has loads of questions now. Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Kansas, and Virginia Tech were revealed as imposters. Michigan bullied USC, Illinois and Louisville are sp
Week 4 Picks: What will we find out about teams playing in new conference games?
Conference play is opening in earnest, and there are some new JUICY intra-conference matchups in Week 4. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris pick the winner in Oklahoma's SEC debut versus Tennessee. They also dive deep into Michigan-USC, Utah's fishy line in their bout against Oklahoma State, Nebraska-Illinois, FSU-Cal, Arkansas-Auburn, Colorado-Baylor and more! Plus, Trust Fall Picks of
What's with Arch Manning Mania? + Oklahoma-Tennessee preview w/ Dusty Dvoracek
Arch Manning hasn't started a game (yet), but he's one of the most recognizable names in all of college football. David Ubben and Sam Khan Jr. unpack the Manning craze and discuss if Arch is as good as people think. Later, ex-Sooner and ESPN analyst Dusty Dvorcek joins David in breaking down Oklahoma's SEC debut versus Tennessee. Can Brent Venables defense slow down the Vols' run game? What does D
Week 3 Reaction: Lane Kiffin to Florida? SEC nail-biters, Big 12 clarity + rivalry revenge
There's never a boring weekend in college football. David Ubben and Damien Harris hold it down unwrapping a great Week 3 while Chris is airborn. LSU, Georgia, Missouri all win nail-biters while Florida and Florida State looked miserable. Is this it for Billy Napier, and would Lane Kiffin be the top target to replace him? UNLV, Memphis and Toledo all score big wins for the G5, but Kansas, among oth
Week 3 Picks & the Pac-12 rises from the ashes! + Wheel of Takes
The Pac-12 announced it will add Fresno State, Colorado State, Boise State and SDSU in 2026. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris react to the realignment news. They also discuss other programs (like Tulane and UNLV) that the conference could target. Civil War and the Apple Cup look a bit different this year, but will the underdogs test the favorites? Kansas State-Arizona and UCF-TCU are
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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