Saturday Cadence: A College Football Podcast

The 2026 season has officially begun for the Ohio State football team, and the men’s basketball team is red-hot in the Big Ten Tournament. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid are back with a packed episode of Buckeye Cadence as Ohio State’s spring football practices get underway and the Buckeyes punch their ticket to the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. On the football side, Blake breaks down his tw...

Indiana defeats Miami 27-21 to win its first National Championship in program history. Curt Cignetti’s rebuild of the Hoosiers is remarkable as he’s now 27-2 in Bloomington. Heisman Winner and QB Fernando Mendoza led Indiana to a perfect 16-0 season and iced the game with a gritty 4th & 4 run for the game-winning touchdown. Blake Biscardi recaps the thrilling title game and discusses the story of...

Indiana and Miami are playing for a national championship on January 19, 2026. Indiana’s been steady and unshakeable all season. Miami’s playing with confidence and an edge that reminds you why college football hits different when they’re rolling. In this episode, Blake Biscardi talk s through how both teams got here, what actually matters when the game kicks off, and where this title is likely to...

Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid recap the quarterfinal matchups of the College Football Playoff as Miami upsets Ohio State, Indiana dominates Alabama, Ole Miss beats Georgia in a classic, and Oregon smothers Texas Tech.

Blake Biscardi joins Stephen Leonard and Cody Croy on Buckeye Backers to preview the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal between Ohio State and Miami LIVE from Dallas. The crew previews the game, gives keys to victory, and closes with score predictions to see which team advances to the Fiesta Bowl semifinal in Arizona.

The College Football Playoff bracket is set and Blake Biscardi is breaking down every game from the opening round through the national championship. In this episode, Biscardi walks through the full 12-team CFP bracket, analyzing matchups, paths, potential upsets, and where the pressure points truly are. From heavyweight programs to dangerous dark horses, Blake gives his prediction for each matchup...

This week on Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi is coming to you live from New York City, where he covered the 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony on the ground for The Silver Bulletin and Saturday Cadence . In this episode, Biscardi is interviewed by Stephen Leonard from Buckeye Backers — originally published on their platform. Blake take s you inside Heisman Weekend from media day conversations to the mo...

Championship Weekend has arrived, and the College Football Playoff race is tighter than ever. In this episode, Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid break down all four major conference title matchups and predict who will rise, who will fall, and who will punch their ticket to the CFP. We start in the Big Ten, where Ohio State looks to cap its dominant season against an Indiana team pl...

Rivalry Week delivered one of the wildest and most consequential weekends of the entire college football season and we’re breaking down everything that just happened. Ohio State marched into snowy Ann Arbor and snapped the streak, dominating Michigan 27 - 9 behind Julian Sayin, Bo Jackson, and a suffocating Buckeye defense that held the Wolverines without a touchdown. Blake Biscardi reacts to the...

Rivalry Week has arrived and Episode 150 of Saturday Cadence is loaded. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim break down a massive week in college football headlined by Ohio State vs. Michigan, the newest CFP Rankings, major coaching news, and full Rivalry Week previews. We open with reaction to the playoff picture: ​ Can Miami jump Notre Dame? ​ Is Michigan still in “win-and-in” territory at No. 15?...

TSB LIVE returns with a blockbuster Ohio State-Michigan Week special as Blake Biscardi, Josh Cassinger, former Buckeye OL Branden Bowen, and Coach Jack Johnson deliver the ultimate preview of The Game at Hoggy’s BBQ in Columbus. Branden Bowen kicks things off with an inside look at Rivalry Week: what it feels like as a player, why Ohio State–Michigan is unlike anything else, and what truly separat...

Week 12 delivered chaos, clarity, and a whole new College Football Playoff landscape. Blake Biscardi goes solo on this reaction episode, breaking down a pivotal Saturday that reshaped the national picture. Georgia dominated Texas in a statement performance that reaffirmed the Bulldogs’ championship pedigree. Meanwhile, Oklahoma stunned Alabama, handing the Crimson Tide a setback just as they were...

Week 12 sets the stage for separation and clarity in the College Football Playoff race. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid react to the latest CFP Rankings as Miami slips, the ACC’s hopes fade, and Ole Miss surges into prime position. The duo dives deep into Texas vs. Georgia and Oklahoma vs. Alabama , two heavyweight matchups with playoff implications , asking if Texas has finally figured it out an...

Week 11 brought College Football Playoff drama as Oregon escaped Iowa, Alabama dominated LSU, and several ACC contenders stumbled down the stretch. Blake Biscardi breaks down all the action from a pivotal weekend — including which teams strengthened their playoff cases and which ones saw their dreams fade. Blake also reveals his exclusive list of teams that can legitimately win the national champi...

Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid dive into a wild week in college football as Auburn parts ways with Hugh Freeze. The crew breaks down the latest College Football Playoff Rankings and what they mean for Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M before previewing pivotal matchups like Oregon at Iowa and BYU at Texas Tech. Could the Ducks or Tigers be on upset alert this weekend? Plus, the...

Week 10 delivered fireworks across college football. Blake Biscardi was live from Ohio Stadium as Ohio State totaled 480 yards of offense in Jim Knowles’ return to Columbus. Auburn fires Hugh Freeze after a disappointing 4-5 start, while Miami and Georgia Tech suffer stunning upsets to shake up the latest AP Poll. The playoff picture continues to take shape — tune in for full analysis, insight, an...

Week 10 delivers a massive slate headlined by Penn State vs. Ohio State in the Shoe. The crew breaks down whether this is a trap game for the Buckeyes, how Jim Knowles’ return to Columbus could impact the matchup, and which team truly deserves the No. 1 spot in the country — Ohio State, Texas A&M, or Indiana. Plus, we preview Oklahoma vs. Tennessee in an elimination showdown for SEC and CFP hopes....

Texas A&M walks into Death Valley and walks out with a statement , a dominant win that sends LSU spiraling and Brian Kelly packing. We break down what went wrong in Baton Rouge, who could replace Kelly, and what this means for the Tigers’ future. Plus, Alabama survives a scare from South Carolina, Washington and Iowa make their case to be ranked, Ole Miss delivers a clutch win to stay alive in the...

Seasons are defined by moments , and for Florida, that moment came with the firing of Billy Napier. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim explore what Napier’s departure means for the Gators and the broader landscape of college football as the stretch run begins. From LSU and Texas to Georgia, Oregon, and Michigan, the crew examines which programs truly know their identity — and which are still search...

It’s another wild week in college football! Blake Biscardi breaks down a seismic Saturday as Florida fires Billy Napier, Alabama flexes its muscle in Tuscaloosa, and Georgia survives a gritty battle with Ole Miss. Meanwhile, Notre Dame bulldozes USC, Louisville stuns Miami, and Nebraska falls short against Minnesota. Vanderbilt continues its shocking rise into the Top 10, and Ohio State proves onc...

Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim break down a massive Week 8 in college football. Penn State moves on from James Franklin—what’s next for the Nittany Lions? Plus, Georgia faces a potential program-defining test against Ole Miss, Tennessee travels to Alabama in a revenge matchup, and Notre Dame looks to dominate USC in South Bend. The guys close with their Saturday Seven Picks, including LSU-Vande...

Penn State fired James Franklin following the program’s third straight loss. What’s next for the Nittany Lions? Blake Biscardi lists his top candidates for the job and then cautions Penn State fans. Biscardi also reacts to the chaotic Week 7 results across the College Football landscape. Alabama and Georgia survive road tests, Indiana and Ohio State notch huge road wins, and USC wins a big game at...

Week 7 is packed with heavyweight clashes and playoff implications. Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid break down another monster slate led by Alabama’s trip to Missouri, Michigan’s showdown at USC, and Ohio State’s smothering defense. Is Ty Simpson the hottest QB in college football? Can Beau Pribula and Missouri pull off an upset? Plus, Indiana at Oregon, Georgia at Auburn, Red Ri...

UCLA stuns Penn State in the Rose Bowl , sparking a five-alarm fire and exposing a leadership crisis under James Franklin. Miami strengthens its College Football Playoff resume with a statement win over Florida State, Alabama cruises past Vanderbilt, and Florida pulls off a n upset over Texas. Three of the preseason Top 4 teams are now unranked as chaos reigns in college football. Blake Biscardi b...

It’s Week 6 of the college football season and Saturday Cadence is breaking down every storyline that matters. Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid bring you expert analysis, bold predictions, and betting insights. Episode 135 Highlights: • Miami vs Florida State: Who takes control of the ACC? • James Franklin’s future & Penn State’s playoff hopes • Carson Beck’s return to the Heisman...