The Solid Verbal College Football

Ty and Dan take a look at the rising stars of the 2020 college football season. Plus, a quick recap of the Big Ten's decision to opt back into the fall season, as well as the inevitability of the Pac-12 doing the same. Links from the show: Subscribe to Big Boy Bets Big Ten football reverses decision, will return to play in late October Report: Pac-12 Eyeing Halloween for Restart Date More about Th...

Ty and Dan dissect the seemingly imminent news that the Big Ten and Pac-12 are plotting a sooner-than-expected comeback this fall. Plus, an honest evaluation of a college football slate with very few big games, but interesting storylines nonetheless. Links from the show: Big Ten officials to vote on whether to reverse course and hold an abbreviated fall college sports season Mid-to-late November '...

Ty and Dan dive back into Power 5 football, as the Sun Belt burns up Iowa State and Kansas State while Spencer Rattler and Sam Ehlinger start the 2020 season in a big way. Plus, Georgia Tech's big win over Florida State, the return of Ian Chapter in South Bend, North Carolina's uneven victory, Micaaaaaaaale Cunningham's career night, and a gentlemen's agreement in Pitt's drubbing of Austin Peay. M...

Ty and Dan launch the podcast into a Friday orbit around the college football (and non-college football) topics that interest Verballers the most. Which Group of Three teams figure to make the biggest jumps and separate themselves from the rest of the pack? What size hat does App State's Shawn Clark wear? Plus, Jeopardeep Space Trivia. More about The Solid Verbal: About the Show The Solid Verbal o...

Ty and Dan throw caution to the wind and make picks for the first week of college football games featuring Power 5 teams as the ACC and Big 12 begin play. Plus, a big draft declaration, Trevor Lawrence's statement, and a rare resignation after one game. Links from the show: Oregon's Penei Sewell, ESPN's No. 2-rated NFL draft prospect, opts out of season Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence outlines college...

Ty and Dan take a look at the SEC in preparation for the weirdest college football season in history. How will LSU follow up its once-in-a-lifetime season? What will a Mac Jones offense look like at Alabama? Is Georgia or Florida the frontrunner in the SEC East? All that and more, plus the latest news from around the world of college football. Links from the show: Jamie Newman (UGA) opts out of 20...

Ty and Dan hunker down for a marathon preview episode of the new and improved 15-team ACC. Does Clemson have any weaknesses? Can Tommy Rees take Notre Dame's offense to the next level? What is realistic of UNC in Year 2 of Mack Brown? Will Virginia Tech's defense still involve a lunch pail? And how deep are the issues at Florida State? Plus, the Big Ten under political and public pressure, the SEC...

Ty and Dan empty out the inbox and address the Group of Five's playoff chances, the most overhyped QB recruits, home field advantage in the time of COVID-19, and more. Plus, Nebraska players sue the Big Ten, creative winter football ideas, LSU's line in quarantine, and a weird Les Miles quote. Links from the show: Eight Nebraska football players sue Big Ten over decision to postpone season  B...

Ty and Dan examine the re-release of season win totals for the SEC, Big 12 and ACC. Plus, the Rona-adjusted Top 25, COVID cases at Oklahoma, Texas Tech and NC State, Luke Fickell's new deal and a showcase game for the Bizzzzzzon. Links from the show: AP Top 25: Clemson No. 1, followed by Ohio State, Alabama College Football Playoff committee to release its first weekly rankings Nov. 17 Oklahoma po...

Ty and Dan join forces to break down the Big Ten's open letter to critics, tailgating at Florida State, NCAA eligibility rulings and off-campus parties at Notre Dame. Plus, Dan chats with Michael Felder about his kitchen skills and some tips for cooking up the perfect Saturday feasts for a weird college football season. Links from the show: Big Ten won't revisit decision to postpone fall sports, K...

Ty and Dan talk with Ross Dellenger from Sports Illustrated about the behind-the-scenes conversations driving college football in the time of COVID-19. Plus, a look at the updated SEC schedule, an uprising in the Big Ten, spiking cases around college campuses, and much more. Links from the show: SEC football schedule 2020: Games begin Sept. 26 with Alabama-Georgia on Oct. 17, Alabama-LSU on Nov. 1...

Ty and Dan discuss the updated Big 12 schedule, rising tensions among players and administrators, Jeff Brohm's plan for spring football, and more. Links from the show: Big 12 football schedule 2020: Games begin as early as Sept. 12, Oklahoma-Texas set for Oct. 10 Is Spring Football in the Big Ten Possible? Purdue's Jeff Brohm Has a Plan Florida State wide receivers challenge school's handling of c...

Ty and Dan react to the breaking news that the Big Ten and Pac-12 have postponed their fall seasons due to the pandemic with an eye on playing this spring. What is the state of the Big 12, ACC, and SEC and what does the immediate future hold for us as college football fans? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Ty and Dan get ready for the 2020 college football season by releasing their first conference preview and discussing the ins-and-outs of the Big 12. Is Oklahoma still the team to beat? How close is Texas to being back? Does Oklahoma State or Iowa State instill more confidence? What will Baylor look like under Dave Aranda? Is Gary Patterson past his prime? Does Kansas State improve on its surprise...

Ty and Dan field questions from the Verballerhood and discuss whether Notre Dame is technically "in" a conference, "foundational" program events, pandemic documentary ideas and more. Plus, a Pac-12-heavy news cycle and further hints at what the 2020 college football season might look like. Links from the show: Pac-12 football players show unity, list demands in letter to conference Washington Stat...

Ty and Dan circle the wagons and react to the news that the ACC is adding Notre Dame and expanding to 15-teams for the 2020 college football season. How will this affect the state of play in the ACC and impact the rest of the sport in the short and long term? Links from the show: ACC sets 11-game fall football schedule, includes Notre Dame SEC football moving toward conference-only 2020 schedule V...

Ty and Dan chat with Richard Johnson about the upcoming release of The Sinful Seven: Sci-fi Western Legends of the NCAA, as well as the financial difficulties facing athletic programs amid ongoing uncertainties. Plus, Ohio State's plan for fans, the ACC's pending announcement, the Big 12's wait-and-see tactic, and Miami's new starting quarterback. Links from the show: Pre-order The Sinful Seven: S...

Ty and Dan talk through the Pac-12's 10-game season model, Notre Dame's fall target, and much more. Plus, introducing The Solid Verbal's Washed List, a compilation the things that make you feel really old. Listen to this episode on our  website  and subscribe on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts , or  Google Podcasts . Links from the show: Pac-12 finalizing 10-game conference-onl...

Ty and Dan run through California's decision to postpone high school sports in the fall, Texas's ambitious plan for fans, and more. Plus, a hypothetical look at the wacky ways college football could conduct a postseason. Listen to this episode on our  website  and subscribe on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts , or  Google Podcasts . Links from the show: UC Berkeley to begin fall...

Ty and Dan break down the latest news around college football as the NCAA tries to establish a testing protocol and smaller conferences postpone their fall seasons. Plus, Ty is joined by Pete Sampson from The Athletic to discuss the fun internet meme around Notre Dame's altered schedule, why the phone is ringing on Jack Swarbrick's hook, the prospects of a spring season, the hiring of Tommy Rees a...

Ty and Dan discuss the Patriot League's decision to cancel fall sports, J.T. Daniels's immediate eligibility at Georgia, crazy projections at Iowa State and much more. Plus, a look at the toughest and most interesting five-game schedules in college football. Listen to this episode on our  website  and subscribe on  Spotify ,  Apple Podcasts , or  Google Podcasts . Links fr...

Ty and Dan react to news that the Big Ten, and perhaps other conferences, will not be playing non-conference games this fall. Plus, the Ivy League's precedent, "pauses" at Ohio State and North Carolina, and major cuts at Stanford. And, amid an uncertain outlook, a proposal to make college football as drivable as possible. Listen to this episode on our  website  and subscribe on  Spo...

Ty and Dan have a conversation with The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach in light of her article about the Ivy League's significance amid growing uncertainty around a 2020 college football season. Is moving the season to spring a real possibility? What are administrators saying behind the scenes? With COVID-19 cases spiking, when can fans expect clarity from the powers-that-be? Listen to this episode on...

Ty and Dan break down USC's move to an online semester and assess the ramifications for the 2020 college football season. Plus, a Verballer Q&A for the Fourth of July weekend. Listen to this episode on our  website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Ty and Dan walk through a choose-your-own-adventure arc while addressing some of college football's most pressing issues, from COVID-19 to conference realignment and players getting paid. Plus, a quick look at the news, featuring more uncertainty about the start of the 2020 college football season, more coronavirus cases at Clemson, a "pause" at Arizona, and Under Armour's sudden move away from UC...