The Solid Verbal College Football

In our latest episode, we limber up our backs in time for a Week 12 that features a number of teams playing consequential road games, as Clemson travels to Pitt, Tennessee goes down to Georgia, and Oregon takes on Wisconsin in Madison. Plus, Colorado hosts Utah and Kansas State takes on Arizona in matchups that have huge Big 12 implications, Nebraska and USC square off in an inevitable one-score a...

In this college football podcast episode, we walk back through BYU's 22-21 win over Utah, work through our leftover thoughts and emotions from Week 11, talk through the latest Verballer Top 12, play a game of Greater Than or Less Than and more! Chris Gates Fitness:  https://chrisgatesfitness.com/solidverbal/ Like our college football podcast?  Leave us a rating and review, and don't forg...

In this college football podcast episode, we recap an eventful week of games, as Miami suffered defeat at the hands of Haynes King and Georgia Tech, Ole Miss finally broke through and scored a big win over Georgia, Jalen Milroe ran over LSU, the Big 12 plunged into a deeper state of upheaval, Indiana won a tester against Michigan and Boise State won a clunker. Plus, dominant wins by Texas, Penn St...

There are just a few weeks left, it's time to suit up. In this college football podcast episode, we preview the two headliners in the SEC, as Georgia goes to Ole Miss and LSU hosts Alabama, the two biggest games in the Big 12, with Colorado on the road at Texas Tech and another installment of the BYU vs. Utah rivalry, the ideal quadbox setups for the remainder of the day and more. Plus, your Week...

In this episode, we walk back through what we missed while recording remotely after the Oregon-Michigan game. What does South Carolina's win over Texas A&M mean for the SEC title race? What exactly happened to Iowa State in its loss against Texas Tech? Is Clemson dunzo as playoff team? How realistic is an SMU run into the ACC Championship Game? Plus, leftover Dude Alerts, your Week 10 Reverbs...

This is going to sound a little different . From our hotel room in Michigan, we react to the biggest stories from Week 10, including Ohio State's big road win over Penn State, Oregon's impressive showing in the Big House, Georgia's struggle with Florida, mayhem in the Big 12 with losses for both Iowa State and Kansas State, and Miami's continued pursuit of the ACC. Due to being at the game, we did...

It's Halloween and some of these point spreads are tight! In this episode, we break down the big matchup between Ohio State and Penn State, wonder whether Oregon-Michigan can get cheesy, debate the possibility of South Carolina dumping Texas A&M, and bask in the glow of what should be a great game between Pitt and SMU matchup. Plus, we wonder whether Florida can keep it close with Georgia, if...

In this college football podcast episode, we dive into the latest Verballer Top 12 poll, talk through some sensational conference and playoff tiebreaker scenarios, reflect on the biggest surprises of the first two months, and develop a plan of attack for our high stakes cheese exchange this weekend in Ann Arbor. Plus, what happens if Ohio State goes 9-3? Join our Run The Board pick'em challenge at...

In this college football podcast episode, we take a look back at the very best Week 9 had to offer, including Marcel Reed's incredible night for Texas A&M, Penn State's Beau Pribula becoming Trace McSorley 2.0, Ohio State and Texas in survival mode, dominant wins for Oregon, Notre Dame, BYU and Alabama, Pitt's tenacious linebackers, Kennesaw State's massive upset of Liberty, Boise State's big...

Though we're nine weeks into the season, there are just some teams that we can't quit. In this episode, we look ahead to a Saturday where our fires still burn for a handful of teams, as Notre Dame and Navy renew their rivalry, Indiana looks to stay unbeaten against Washington, Illinois looks to pull an upset over Oregon, Alabama is a double-digit favorite against Missouri, Penn State travels to Wi...

We have a lot of thoughts after College Football Week 8. In this college football episode, we unveil the latest Verballer Top 12 poll and run through a list of leftover thoughts from Week 8 -- from Virginia Tech's stock watch to theories about Utah in 2025 and appreciation for LSU's defensive strides -- before debating which teams we should start talking to our kids about, making our picks for wee...

Welp, there's about to be a new No. 1 team! In this college football podcast episode, we react to Georgia's dominant road win at Texas (3:00), Tennessee's victory over Alabama (11:23), Indiana's statement win over Nebraska (19:08), BYU and Iowa State in survival mode in the Big 12 (25:58), and Miami's wild game at Louisville (32:39). Plus, a quick look at some notable buyout figures for prominent...

Is College Football Week 8 just waiting to jump up and bite us? In this episode, we do our business cautiously, breaking down the biggest games of the week -- Georgia vs Texas (12:05), Nebraska vs Indiana (23:03), Alabama vs Tennessee (30:33), Miami vs Louisville (38:15), LSU vs Arkansas (44:20), and Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech (48:55) -- while wondering if a monster upset is lurking below the surf...

In this college football podcast episode, we unveil a new Verballer Top 12 poll, discuss major injury news at Utah, Notre Dame and Florida, give voice to our leftover thoughts from Week 7, including Iowa State's quiet rise, skepticism over BYU, a wacky home stretch in the AAC, some early Coaching Carousel vibes, and take a quick look at game coming up at the end of the week. Plus, as suggested at...

College Football Week 7 was an absolute joy. In this college football podcast episode, we overreact with a list of opinions after watching a full day of games that raised more questions than answers. In the Big Ten, Oregon edged out Ohio State in the main event of the weekend, but Penn State's overtime win over USC wasn't far behind. In the SEC, a handful of nailbiters drove the discussion, with O...

With an overabundance of close games on the docket, we catch a whiff of what appears to be an incredible weekend of college football. In this episode, we wrestle with the Texas vs Oklahoma point spread, debate the impacts of Penn State's airport woes, disagree on Iowa State's 12-win potential, and put together a four-part rubric for picking the winner of Ohio State vs Oregon. Plus, a second straig...

College Football Week 6 was so jam-packed that we needed a second episode to react. In this episode, we walk back through Miami's late night comeback over Cal, monitor Iowa State's quiet surge up the polls, craft a hypothetical case for Texas Tech, wonder if Georgia has lost its top gear, and go through a handful of leftover thoughts from last Saturday. Plus, a look back at the five big upsets tha...

Week 6 was the craziest week of college football upsets we've had in a long time. In this college football podcast episode, we react to Vanderbilt's stunner over Alabama, Arkansas's defensive master class in a win over Tennessee, Texas A&M's obliteration of Missouri, and road losses for both Michigan and USC in the Big Ten. Plus, we outline our full list of the Top 12 Things To Know from Week...

Watch yourself, this week has some rough edges that might catch your college football team. In this college football podcast episode, we peel back the onion of College Football Week 6, previewing the most notable action across the country, from Missouri's tester at Texas A&M to Ohio State's match with Iowa's defense, Ole Miss's rebound attempt at South Carolina, the Michigan-Washington rematch...

With time to process College Football Week 5, we give voice to the lingering thoughts bouncing around in our heads. Is Penn State's passing offense ready for primetime? What does the rest of the season look like for Texas A&M? How do we feel about the duality of Taylen Green at Arkansas? Is this the year Iowa State wins the Big 12? Plus, we play a game of Under-The-Radar, as suggested by our V...

Well, that was exciting. In this college football podcast episode, we react to the incredible experience of watching Alabama's 41-34 win over Georgia and put the game in context for the SEC, CFP and the remaining season ahead. Plus, a look back at Kentucky's stunner over Ole Miss and a look at the top 12 things you need to know from College Football Week 5, including Miami's controversial win over...

College Football Week 5 is already off to a controversial start. In this college football podcast episode, we dive into the news that Matthew Sluka is leaving UNLV over an NIL dispute and talk through the latest round of conference realignment in the Pac-12 and Mountain West. Plus, a look at the biggest games of Week 5, with Oklahoma State and Kansas State looking to get back on track, Louisville...

In this college football podcast episode, we take a look back at our lingering thoughts from College Football Week 4, including BYU's drubbing of Kansas State, the state of Boston College in Bill O'Brien's first season, the offensive juggernaut that is Indiana football, the stakes for Billy Napier and Florida in two weeks, and the possibility a 10-2 Iowa, a spicy MAC title race, and an Army-Navy m...

College Football Week 4 was nothing if not eventful. In this college football podcast episode, we highlight the 12 key takeaways from the weekend that you need to know to understand the state of the season. Michigan’s late comeback against USC, Tennessee’s big win at Oklahoma, and Utah’s domination over Oklahoma State set the tone for a thrilling Saturday. Meanwhile, Illinois, Stanford, and Washin...

College Football Week 4 is here, and it's time to take a breath and wonder whether our assumptions, thus far, have deceived us. In this college football podcast episode, we discuss a fantastic quad of headliners as NC State travels to Clemson, USC goes to Michigan, Utah and Oklahoma State battle for Big 12 bragging rights and Tennessee welcomes Oklahoma to the SEC. Plus, a look at the games you sh...