Saturday Cadence: A College Football Podcast

Week 5 delivered fireworks across college football. Oregon outlasted Penn State in a double-overtime thriller as Dan Lanning’s Ducks silenced the Whiteout and exposed more questions for James Franklin’s Nittany Lions. Alabama shocked Georgia in a classic SEC showdown, with Ty Simpson leading the Tide back into the playoff race. Ohio State’s elite defense powered a statement win at Washington, whil...

Week 5 delivers the biggest slate of the season and the Saturday Cadence crew is ready for it. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim preview massive matchups across the country, including Georgia vs Alabama, Penn State vs Oregon, and Ohio State’s road test at Washington. They break down keys to victory, upset alerts, and reveal their Saturday Seven picks against the spread. Don’t miss this jam-packed...

Week 4 shook up the college football world. Blake Biscardi reacts to Saturday’s results. Michigan held on for a gutsy 30-27 road win over Nebraska, thanks in large part to a dominant performance from Justice Haynes and a defense that refused to let go. Meanwhile, Clemson’s season is spiraling . A fter a brutal 34-21 home loss to Syracuse, the Tigers are 1-3, their worst start in the Dabo Swinney e...

Saturday Cadence sets the stage for an action-packed Week 4 of the college football season. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the biggest matchups, including Michigan’s trip to Nebraska, Texas Tech vs. Utah in a crucial Big 12 showdown, and Illinois vs. Indiana with major Big Ten implications. The crew also debates the SEC’s top contender — Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, o...

What a wild Week 3 in college football! Georgia outlasted Tennessee in a classic SEC showdown, Texas A&M beat Notre Dame in a high-scoring thriller, and LSU toppled Florida in Death Valley. Plus, Georgia Tech stunned Clemson, adding more questions for the Tigers. Blake Biscardi break s down all the action, biggest storylines, and what it means moving forward in the 2025 season.

Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid break down the biggest storylines heading into Week 3 of the college football season. The crew recaps Week 2, including USF’s shocking win, Oklahoma’s strong showing, and trouble brewing in Clemson. They dive into early team trends across the country before previewing three massive matchups: Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame, Florida vs. LSU, and Georgia vs...

Week 2 of the college football season delivered chaos and drama across the country. John Mateer and Oklahoma controlled Bryce Underwood and Michigan in a statement win, while USF shocked Florida in Gainesville. Clemson’s struggles continued, and Oregon dazzled with another explosive performance. Blake Biscardi break s down all the top storylines, key games, and what it means moving forward in the...

Week 1 delivered fireworks as Ohio State, LSU, and Miami rolled to big wins while SEC powers Texas and Alabama stumbled out of the gate. On this episode of Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim break down the Big Ten’s recent dominance over the SEC, including Ohio State’s statement win over Texas and LSU’s triumph over Clemson. Then, we turn our attention to the marquee matchup of We...

Week 1 of College Football brought playoff-level intensity. Blake Biscardi recaps Ohio State’s defensive win over Texas, Florida State’s upset of Alabama, LSU’s victory against Clemson, and Miami’s statement against Notre Dame. Plus, a farewell to Lee Corso as he closes his legendary College GameDay run.

The stage is set for a historic Week 1 clash as No. 3 Ohio State battles No. 1 Texas in Columbus : a rematch of last season’s CFP Cotton Bowl and arguably the biggest opener in college football history. In this episode of Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid break down every angle of the heavyweight matchup: • Quarterback Duel: Julian Sayin vs. Arch Manning : who has...

College football is back! In Episode 124, Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim preview Week 1’s Top 10 matchups: Texas vs. Ohio State, Clemson vs. LSU, and Notre Dame vs. Miami. The crew also reacts to major College Football Playoff format changes and closes with Saturday Seven Picks against the spread.

On this episode, join Blake Biscardi, Senior Editor at The Silver Bulletin and creator of the Saturday Cadence podcast, as he breaks down his bold predictions for the 2025 College Football Playoff and conference championship games. Biscardi walks us through his four-tier CFP Contention model , spanning from “High Ceiling, High Floor” powerhouses like Texas, Ohio State, Penn State and Clemson to Gr...

The 2025 college football season is almost here, and Saturday Cadence is back with a full Big Ten preview. In this episode, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the conference race, key contenders, and the matchups that could define the year. We also react to Ryan Day naming Julian Sayin as Ohio State’s starting quarterback and what it means for the Buckeyes’ title defense. Plus, we dive in...

In this episode of Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi reveals his Preseason Top 10 for the 2025 College Football season and break down each contender’s path to the Playoff. Can Texas finally get over the hump? Will Ohio State repeat as National Champions? And who’s ready to believe in Notre Dame or Penn State? Blake also dives into key matchups, schedule strength, and which teams could surprise or f...

The 2025 College Football season is here, and Saturday Cadence delivers a high-powered preview with Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews. Ciancia, Blake Biscardi, and David Wertheim break down the preseason landscape and dive into the biggest storylines across the country. ​ Is there a true elite team this year? ​ Can Penn State handle the hype and win it all? ​ Will Ohio State beat Texas in Week 1?...

The 2025 college football season is here, and Saturday Cadence is back for Season 4! Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid break down Ohio State’s chances to repeat with new coordinators and a QB battle brewing. Can Penn State finally meet expectations under James Franklin? The crew also previews key national contenders like Texas, Notre Dame, and Clemson while diving into major SEC st...

Blake Biscardi discusses some of the latest coaching moves across the Big Ten, including Jim Knowles heading to Penn State. Can the Nittany Lions handle the lofty expectations to win a championship? Does the Knowles hire actually solve any problems for PSU? Ohio State brings in Tyler Bowen as OL Coach and promotes Brian Hartline to Offensive Coordinator. Blake Biscardi explains what it means for t...

From wanting Ryan Day fired and the senior class to leave Columbus two months ago to etching themselves in College Football history is quite the plot twist. But one that was never in doubt inside the locker room. Ohio State always believed, and because of that, they defended their family and became National Champions, beating the No. 1, No. 3, No. 5, and No. 7 teams along the way in the bracket. R...

Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23 to cap an improbable postseason run to become National Champions for the ninth time in school history. Blake Biscardi recaps the epic National Championship Game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. From wanting Ryan Day fired and the senior class to leave Columbus two months ago to etching themselves in College Football history is quite the plot twist. But one that w...

Media Day is complete for Ohio State and Notre Dame. Blake Biscardi is live in Atlanta speaking to the coaches and players for both teams ahead of the National Championship Game as he gives his takeaways from what he heard around the room, the vibes around the Buckeyes and Irish as well as what was said between the lines.

In this episode, Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim preview the National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame with offensive, defensive, and special teams break downs. Can Notre Dame’s man coverage slow down the talented Ohio State wide receivers? Will the Buckeyes continue to be stout on defense stopping the run? Who will the X-factors be for each team on both sides of the ball? Ryan Day...

The CFP Semifinals were instant classics as Ohio State defeated Texas in the Cotton Bowl thanks to Jack Sawyer’s strip sack scoop and score of Quinn Ewers late in the fourth quarter. Blake Biscardi recaps the game and explains how Jack Sawyer cemented himself as a Buckeye legend, especially if the season gets punctuated with a National Championship trophy. In the Orange Bowl, a disciplined and phy...

In this episode, Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid preview and predict the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchups. Ohio State and Texas face off in the Cotton Bowl while Notre Dame takes on Penn State in the Orange Bowl. They discuss the coaching matchups and keys to victory for each team as well as impact players to watch.

The College Football Playoff Quarterfinals are complete and Ohio State dominated No. 1 Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl. Blake Biscardi was live in Pasadena for the matchup as he recaps the Quarterfinal games. The Buckeye offense combines the best of Ryan Day and Chip Kelly and the Silver Bullets continue playing lockdown defense for Ohio State. Notre Dame wins its biggest game in two decades, defeat...

In this episode, Blake Biscardi, David Wertheim, and Grant Kincaid preview and prediction all four Quarterfinal matchups in the College Football Playoff. The Rose Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State leads the show with a full breakdown as the Buckeyes look to avenge its October defeat in Autzen. Can Jim Knowles and the retooled Silver Bullets defense slow down the high powered Oregon offense or wil...