The Solid Verbal College Football

In this college football podcast episode, we open up the inbox and answer questions from around the Verballerhood. Is the era of SEC dominance over? Are true freshmen starting quarterbacks a thing of the past? Is "killer instinct" a real thing, and how can James Franklin learn it? How is Riley Leonard winning games, and is Notre Dame slowly becoming America's team? Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl conte...

Notre Dame’s 27-24 Orange Bowl win over Penn State and Ohio State’s 28-14 Cotton Bowl victory over Texas set up a blockbuster CFP National Championship. We broke down the key moments, standout plays, and matchups that got the Irish and Buckeyes here. Relive the moments in this archived episodes and listen to our current episodes focused on what’s next for the 2025 college football season _________...

Listen, not everything has to be about the College Football Playoff. In this episode, we walk back through the highs and lows from college football's wide array of non-playoff bowl games and discuss the most meaningful storylines and takeaways. Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest:  https://www.playbowlbingo.com Like our college football podcast?  Leave us a rating and review, and don't fo...

It's a big week in the Verballerhood! In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep and break down Notre Dame vs. Penn State in the Orange Bowl and Ohio State vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl. What are the biggest questions, keys, and matchups in each game? More importantly, who is Ty picking in the battle between his childhood team and alma mater? Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest:  ht...

In this college football podcast episode, we react to Notre Dame's 23-10 win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, securing a spot in the CFP semifinals and setting up a matchup with Penn State in Miami. Plus, a quick look back at all four quarterfinal games with a handful of burning questions. Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest:  https://www.playbowlbingo.com Like our college football podcast?&nbs...

In this college football podcast episode, we react to Ohio State's domination of Oregon in the Rose Bowl, an overtime thriller in the Peach Bowl as Texas outlasted Arizona State in overtime, and Penn State's plan for stopping Boise State's Ashton Jeanty. Enter Bowl Bingo, our bowl contest:  https://www.playbowlbingo.com Like our college football podcast?  Leave us a rating and review, an...

In this college football podcast episode, we take a closer look at the four College Football Playoff Quarterfinal matchups, with Penn State squaring off against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, Texas taking on streaking Arizona State in the Peach Bowl, a rematch between Oregon and Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and a battle of duelling storylines (and injury woes) between Notre Dame and Georgia in the...

In this college football podcast episode, we unpack all the action from the first round of the College Football Playoff and highlight the key moments that put Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State through to the quarterfinals. How should Notre Dame's game plan evolve in the Sugar Bowl against Georgia? How much did the weather play a factor as SMU's Kevin Jennings struggled mightily? Is the...

In this college football podcast episode, we cycle through the remaining, non-CFP bowl games taking place from December 28th through January 4th, discuss Ole Miss's motivation, Shane Beamer's weird bowl advantage, a strange Alabama vs. Michigan matchup, Marshall's entire team opting out of a bowl game and more. Plus, our exquisite list of prop bets on our Bowl Bingo answer bank, the glorious Pop-T...

In this college football episode, we deep dive the first four games of the College Football Playoff as Indiana travels to Notre Dame, Penn State hosts SMU, Texas welcomes Clemson, and Tennessee plays at Ohio State at night. Join us as we discuss the biggest questions, the most interesting matchups within each contest, and the important stats and schemes that will decide each game. 0:00 - Intro 3:1...

In this college football podcast episode, we react to the news that Bill Belichick is taking over as the new coach at North Carolina and walk through the other notable coaching news, with RichRod headed back to West Virginia, Scott Frost headed back to UCF and Dan Mullen headed back to the college ranks as UNLV's next boss. Plus, the first part of our express bowl preview, as we chat about 17 game...

In this college football podcast episode, we reconnect with our friend Bill Connelly from ESPN.com  to put a bow on one of the most entertaining seasons in recent memory. Was there more parity in 2024, or did it just feel that way? How good is Indiana? How do his numbers react to so much transfer portal activity? What's the deal with Georgia? Which team has teams have the idea playoff paths,...

In this college football podcast episode, we get some leftover thoughts off our chest regarding the upcoming College Football Playoff, the lack of interesting bowl matchups elsewhere, and the unfortunate news that Carson Beck has an injured UCL. Plus, some early portal smoke as the Transfer Portal opens and figures to be an active year for quarterbacks and wide receivers. And, last but not least,...

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff field is set. In this college football podcast episode, we react to the seedings and matchups, talk through the easiest and hardest roads to the national championship, and discuss the selection committee's decision ot pick SMU over Alabama. Like our college football podcast?  Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow...

College football has its nine conference champions. In this episode, we react to a Big Ten shootout between Oregon and Penn State, an overtime SEC slugfest between Texas and Georgia, a dramatic game-winner for Clemson over SMU in the ACC, and Arizona State's incredible run to a Big 12 title. Plus, a look back at Boise State's win over UNLV and a quick look at the other Group of Five conference cha...

It's Championship Week, and there are just 9 big games left before the college football postseason! In this college football podcast episode, we debate whether Iowa State can stop Arizona State's momentum, if Georgia-Texas 2.0 will look any different, the difference in playstyles between Clemson and SMU, the ways Penn State could pull an upset over Oregon, whether Boise State's offense has gone st...

Surprise, it's an extra episode! College football changed its calendar this year, putting National Signing Day smack dab in the middle of Championship Week. In this conversation, we detail the key recruiting storylines for Wednesday's festivities with our good friend Brandon Huffman from 247Sports. How has recruiting changed in the era of the transfer portal and big money NIL possibilities? Which...

In this college football podcast episode, we chat with Ari Wasserman of On3 about the curious case of Ryan Day at Ohio State and discuss his status in light of a fourth straight loss to Michigan. Plus, the unveiling of the latest Verballer Top 12 poll and a look at how a hypothetical College Football Playoff bracket would set up. And a quick rundown of the latest coaching moves, portal announcemen...

College football's regular season went out with a bang in Week 14. In this episode, we relive Michigan's shocking upset of No. 2 Ohio State, rehash Georgia's win over Georgia Tech in eight overtimes, discuss how Syracuse dumped Miami, try to make sense of the Big 12, and outline the slate of conference championship games ahead in Week 15. Plus, South Carolina takes down Clemson, Notre Dame pulls a...

Let's get ready for Rivalry Week. In this college football podcast episode, we break down all the glory that Week 14 has to offer. Will Texas or Texas A&M make the SEC title game? Can Ryan Day break Ohio State's losing streak against Michigan? Will the Iron Bowl have more weirdness in 2024? Can Notre Dame seal its Playoff fate by beating USC? Will Arizona State take back the Territorial Cup? P...

In this college football podcast episode, we talk through the latest Verballer Top 12 poll and discuss the odd possibilities that exist in the Big 12, SEC and, more broadly, the College Football Playoff with Rivalry Week and conference championship games on deck. Plus, a look at the notable action on Thursday and Friday, including the "Egg Bowl" (Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss), "Clean, Old Fashio...

Annnnd we have chaos in college football. In this college football podcast episode, we recap a wild week of college football, featuring upset losses by Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M to go along with Indiana's defeat at Ohio State, both BYU and Colorado going down, a near-miss for Penn State at Minnesota, and much more.  0:00 - Intro 3:27 - SEC Chaos (Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas A&M ups...

We're ready for an eventful final two weeks of the college football season. In this college football podcast episode, we wonder if Indiana can shock the world, whether Ole Miss or Florida has better vibes, whether the Big 12 will get any closer to figuring itself out, and if Army can plunge the entire College Football Playoff discussion into a state of chaos by beating Notre Dame. Plus, a look bac...

In this college football podcast episode, we reflect back on BYU's first loss of the season against Kansas, talk through our leftover points of intrigue from Week 12, unveil the latest Verballer Top 12 poll and talk through a projected bracket for the 12-team College Football Playoffs. Check out our projected bracket at https://www.solidverbal.com/episodes/tuesday-spillover-updated-cfp-brackets-by...

In this college football podcast episode, we break down all that college football had to offer in Week 12, including Georgia's big home win over Tennessee, Oregon's close call against Wisconsin, Arizona State's upset of Kansas State, an updated look at the ACC title race and more. Plus, Texas holds on against Arkansas, Colorado continues its run in the Big 12, Notre Dame goes into Eff You Mode, Tu...