Until Saturday: A show about college football

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

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

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

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

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

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 spend, the overwhelming positives of NIL, parity in college football and more. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions. Rundown: - (3:00) Ole Miss' $10M roster and championship windows - (7:00) Donor fatigue is a fallacy - (10:30) Nick Saban and frustrated coaches - (16:00) Early, aggressive NIL spenders are finding great success - (19:15) Shifts in NIL spending? - (21:15) Grayson McCall and a better future - (26:00) The power of parity - (31:15) Keeping talent in college football - (35:30) Cam Ward and guys moving up to P4 - (39:00) It's not perfect - (42:30) Voicemail: Chris from Portland, "What's with all the upsets?" - (45:45) Mailbag Q via Todd D.: Tie-breaker insanity 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 Mailbag submission: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5875799/2024/10/28/college-football-questions-mailbag-until-saturday-26/ 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

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 Ashton Jeanty, BYU and Pitt stay perfect. Plus, an updated playoff projection, and Heismans and Criesmans to wrap up the show. Rundown: - (1:15) Texas A&M beats LSU; Takes sole lead of SEC - (6:30) Mike Elko throwing shade? - (11:15) Ohio State, wyd? - (16:30) Texas dekes Vanderbilt, but is Quinn Ewers OK? - (19:45) Boise State wins a MASSIVE one over UNLV - (25:30) Oregon is the nation's bona fide #1 - (28:00) Is Dillon Gabriel an all-time great CFB QB? - (29:30) Alabama showed moxie vs Missouri - (33:30) BYU stays perfect...will they finish perfect, though? - (36:00) Colorado's going bowling, but will they be going to the Big 12 Championship? - (41:45) SMU denies Duke; Pitt awaits Mustangs - (45:00) College Football Playoff projections (AP Poll, The Athletic, 134) - (51:00) Heismans and Criesmans 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

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-Texas A&M breakdown and picks (11:15) Oregon-Illinois breakdown and picks (17:00) Texas-Vanderbilt breakdown and picks (26:30) Boise State-UNLV breakdown and picks (32:45) Notre Dame-Navy breakdown and picks (39:55) Indiana-Washington breakdown and picks (43:00) Alabama-Missouri breakdown and picks (48:00) Colorado bowl berth coming?! 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

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 (25:45) Dave Aranda (29:10) Mack Brown (32:20) Mike Locksley (34:45) Sam Pittman (37:25) Billy Napier (41:30) Lightning round: Trent Dilfer, Shawn Clark, and more (48:30) ECU, Southern Miss firings + suprise vacancy? 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), 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

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 College Football Playoff field look like after Week 8? Rundown: - 1:45 Is the Georgia Death Star back? - 6:45 Texas water bottles and overturned call - 10:30 Did Texas hurt themselves by playing Arch? - 15:45 Is Indiana a playoff team? - 24:00 Miami and Cam Ward are fun as hell - 29:00 Alabama is outside of the playoff picture - 37:00 Tennessee's big win - 38:15 Oklahoma, USC, Auburn & FSU: Who's in the worst situation? - 45:30 Playoff projections after Week 8 - 49:00 Heismans and Criesmans 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 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 Texas vs Georgia - 12:00 Nebraska vs Indiana - 18:00 Alabama vs Tennessee - 27:00 Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech - 30:00 Miami vs Louisville - 33:00 LSU vs Arkansas - 37:30 The Middies: Midseason awards - 47:00 Second-half predictions 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 about Army-Navy: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5811105/2024/10/02/army-navy-college-football-undefeated/ 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, 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 coach, joins Until Saturday to discuss his program, which has been one of the most surprising stories of the season so far. Rundown: - 0:00 Playoff Secruity Administration checks - 2:30 Is Notre Dame a playoff team? - 9:45 Iowa State's dilemma - 13:30 Will Alabama's issues keep them out of the playoffs? - 21:15 Was Ohio State's loss to Oregon season-ending? - 29:00 Boise State or the G5 field? - 32:30 Will Clemson coast into the playoffs? - 36:15 Is Indiana for real? - 40:45 Indiana HC Curt Cignetti joins the show! - 43:00 What's the Hoosiers' blueprint? - 48:15 Kurtis Rourke's rise and Philip Rivers story - 52:00 Culture and talking with donor/fan base - 59:00 Troy Aikman, IU bandwagon, and nicknames 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), Ralph Russo (@ralphDrussoATH), Curt Cignetti (@CCignettiIU) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of college football. Rundown: - The talent gap is shrinking (1:00) - Ohio State-Oregon (2:45) - Texas-Oklahoma (13:30) - Penn State-USC (24:15) - Alabama survives South Carolina (30:45) - Ole Miss-LSU (36:45) - Tennessee-Florida (43:00) - Pitt, BYU, Arizona State, Army rock (50:00) - Locks and Trust Fall Picks recap (54:30) - Heismans and Criesmans (56:30) 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

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? (16:15) - Ole Miss-LSU (25:30) - Trivia tease (31:00) - Colorado-Kansas State (34:00) - BYU-Arizona (38:15) - Cal-Pitt (41:15) - Tennessee-Florida (45:00) - Locks of the Week + Trust Fall Picks (53:00) - Trivia (56:00) 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

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: - Ohio State-Oregon preview (1:45) - What's going on with USC? (16:00) - Red shirt controversy (18:45) - Texas-Oklahoma preview/prediction with Gabe Ikard (24:20) - Super League "bullsh**" (53:15) 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: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Antonio Morales (@AntonioCMorales), Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr), Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices