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Cole Cubelic and Josh Pate discuss the biggest topics in college football, including the evolution of spring games, concerns about the future of the sport, and the impact of leadership on its direction. They delve into the playoff structure, championship games, and the dynamics of upcoming seasons, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for teams and players alike. Title Spon...

Tyler Siskey, CEO of Qwik Recruiting and former director of player personnel for Alabama and Ole Miss, joins the show to explain what a college football general manager does. We also discuss various aspects of football coaching, player evaluation, and the dynamics of team building in college football. Tyler breaks down the generational differences in how titles are perceived, the importance of sep...

We're continuing our transfer series this week by looking at running back. Who are the RBs that are immediately going to make a difference for their teams? We break down the tape for our top five. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: FANATICS: Go to https://www.fanatics.live/ref/pizz...

Today we're talking about the most important position on the field: Offensive line. Who are the guys transferring into the SEC that will make an immediate difference in the trenches? Cole Cubelic breaks down his top five in a way that only he can. Tune in.  Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought...

As we stand here today, either in the middle of or going into spring practice for all these SEC teams, who are our top five SEC defenses for 2025? For years, we got accustomed to LSU, Alabama, Georgia, each having elite defenses. Is that the case this year? Or are some new teams starting to emerge? At least one of those hasn't cracked our top five at this point.  We'll run through our top five and...

Cole Cubelic shares his picks for the top five skill players that are going to have an immediate impact on their new teams in the SEC this season. He breaks down each player, including game tape, and emphasizes the importance of not just statistics but the overall impact these players will have on their new teams. These are his top five. What are yours? Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly del...

This week, Cole Cubelic discusses the future of college football, focusing on the dynamics between the SEC and Big Ten, the importance of geographical rivalries, and the potential impacts of expanded playoffs. He expresses concerns about the sustainability of the sport, the integrity of the regular season, and the diminishing role of spring football. Cole emphasizes the need for better development...

Demetrius Knight Jr. joins Cube Show to share his unique journey from being a quarterback in high school to becoming a linebacker at South Carolina. He discusses the challenges he faced during his transition, the importance of family support, and his experiences in the SEC. Knight reflects on memorable moments, including a pivotal interception against Clemson. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wicke...

How did the 12-team playoff and conference expansion change college football in 2024? Josh Pate joins Cube Show to talk about the blueprint for success that Ohio State offered this season, which teams are actually in a position to contend next year, and the hurdles facing smaller programs. "Good is not good enough anymore." Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles...

Seth McLaughlin joins Cole Cubelic on Cube Show to discuss his decision to transfer from Alabama to Ohio State where he won a national title and the Rimington Trophy. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his team's success, Coach Ryan Day, the leadership dynamics within the locker room, and the impact of NIL on college football. Seth shares insights into his recruitment process, the transi...

The 2024 season is in the books and we're already looking ahead to 2025. These are ten players who we already know will make a difference to their teams next season. Who is on your list? Let me hear it in the comments. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: FANATICS: Go to https://www....

Ohio State ran the table as an eight seed in the first ever 12 team College Football Playoff. Cole Cubelic breaks down how the Buckeyes took home the trophy against Notre Dame. Cole walks you through the strategic brilliance of Chip Kelly's offensive play calling during the game, highlighting the effective use of motion and cutback plays that led to Ohio State's success. He highlights the play of...

On Monday, we'll see the first champion crowned in the new expanded College Football Playoff. Notre Dame doesn't have as many paths to victory as Ohio State, but Cole Cubelic breaks down each of the ways both teams can win. He also shares a few PrizePicks line ups. PRIZEPICKS: Download the app today and use code CUBE to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. Run Your Ga...

The College Football Playoff Semifinals brought some heavyweight matchups. The Orange Bowl between Penn State and Notre Dame was an instant classic. And Jack Sawyer and Ohio State put on a show against Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Cole Cubelic does a deep break down of both games and why Notre Dame and Ohio State emerged as the two teams that will square off in the championship game. Sound off in the...

We're down to our final four teams. Texas and Ohio State will square off in the Orange Bowl while Penn State & Notre Dame will duke it out in the Cotton Bowl. The winners punch their ticket to the championship game in Atlanta. Cole Cubelic breaks down the player matchups, strategy and schemes needed to win these games. He shares a few PrizePicks lineups and he brings you the insight you don't get...

We'll admit, these quarterfinal matchups didn't all go the way we expected. Oregon couldn't handle Ohio State. Notre Dame stunned Georgia. And the Texas-Arizona State game was a nailbiter thanks to Cam Skattebo. We break down every matchup from the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals. Let me hear your thoughts in the comments. TIME STAMPS 3:08 Notre Dame vs. Georgia 17:56 Penn State vs. Boise S...

Can Texas and Ohio State keep it rolling in the College Football Playoff? Boise State is the higher seed, but are they the favorite against Penn State? We preview Round 2 of the College Football Playoff in a special episode presented by PrizePicks.  TIME STAMPS 2:17 Boise State vs. Penn State 6:00 Texas vs. Arizona State 10:53 Oregon vs. Ohio State 15:02 Notre Dame vs. Georgia PRIZEPICKS: Download...

We're officially through the first round of the College Football Playoff and some of these games did not live up to their hype. What went wrong for Tennessee? What went right for Ohio State? What kind of statements did Texas and Penn State make? And what did we learn about Clemson. Tune in and sound off in the comments. TIME STAMPS 1:26 Indiana at Notre Dame 9:20 Clemson at Texas 15:44 SMU at Penn...

This week, we've got the first of our four part College Football Playoff Preview. We're looking at all the round one match ups and also sharing our picks powered by Prize Picks. Cole breaks down the key matchups, players to watch inthe matchups between: Indiana vs. Notre Dame, SMU vs. Penn State, Clemson vs. Texas, and Tennessee vs. Ohio State PRIZE PICKS: Download the app today and use code CUBE...

Players hit the portal this week. Who were the big winners and who still has work to do? I share my Top Five portal moves so far, plus we break down more portal news and coaching changes.  And we’ve got our playoff picks for you today too. Who is gonna win it all? Sound off in the comments. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and me...

We were there for the SEC Championship and, despite what you may have heard, the atmosphere was great. We break down Georgia's win over Texas and what it means for both teams in the College Football Playoff. Then we look ahead to the postseason, the Playoff Committee's rationale, and whether or not it matters which teams "deserved" to be there. Let me hear you in the comments. I know you have thou...

This was a Rivalry Weekend to remember. Georgia outlasted Tech in an 8 overtime thriller. Texas A&M and Texas reignited their historic rivalry in a new conference. Kalen DeBoer faced the test of his first Iron Bowl. South Carolina continued its hot streak and knocked Clemson (temporarily?) out of the playoff rankings. Florida continues to surge. We feasted this weekend. And not just on turkey. Let...

Week 13 brought bad luck to some of the SEC's top teams as Alabama, Texas A&M and Ole Miss each had their post-season dreams brought to an abrupt, stunning end. What went wrong for these three teams and how did Oklahoma, Auburn and Florida put together their winning game plans? We break down these games and the other seven from the weekend, plus we look ahead to rivalry week. Tune in and sound off...

It's getting really, really crowded at the top of the SEC standings. Georgia kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive by dominating Tennessee in a must-win game to wrap up their SEC play. Now Tennessee has their backs against the wall as they scramble for a spot in the 12 team playoff. LSU's window shut decisively as Florida beat up on the Tigers in the Swamp. Suddenly, Alabama controls its...

Alabama and Ole Miss got a step closer to the College Football Playoff after huge wins against LSU and Georgia. Are LSU’s hopes dead? What does Georgia need to do? Texas continues to barrel toward an SEC Championship game in its debut season in the league. Tennessee easily took care of business too. What else did we learn? Tune in and sound off about your team in the comments. TIME STAMPS 2:17 Okl...