Until Saturday: A show about college football

(Links in notes) Max and Sam kick off this episode by meeting Texas A&M at the crossroads where it currently stands (4:30). After that, Matt Brown, The Athletic college football senior editor (20:23), joins to discuss Ohio State-Penn State, why he ranked Washington #1, midseason All-Americas, and more. Finally, Max and Sam hand out their midseason awards (46:46) for actual categories like Heis...

Ari, David and Nicole answer your voicemails and questions on the Sunday Sound-Off! This week they discuss Washington collecting the biggest win of the season, why Miami can't take the next step, is there a better playoff size than 4 or 8, can Texas run the table to reach playoff, could we have a playoff without the SEC champ, will NIL help developmental programs and overall level of play and how...

Ari Wasserman and David Ubben react live to Week 7's slate of games including Colorado's loss, the classic in Seattle between Oregon and Washington, and USC's rough trip to South Bend. Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 46...

(Links in notes) Ari, David and the legendary Scott Dochterman preview and pick week 7's games! -(4:00) Washington-Oregon magnitudinous matchup -(10:30) Is this the week USC goes down? -(17:30) Another Ohio State trap game -(24:15) Don't sleep on UCLA -(31:00) Outcome in Laramie's affect on a 12-team field -(35:30) Pitchforks and torches in Iowa City -(53:00) UNC's big chance -(58:30) Texas A&...

(Links in notes) Mitch, Grace, Ari and Manny discuss how Mario Cristobal's error last Saturday might be perceived by prospective Miami recurits (10:00). Elijah Rushing's decommitment from Arizona (24:30). Sticking with the coaching theme, could Kentucky ever close the gap with Georgia if potential donors listened to Mark Stoops (30:30)? Plus, JUCO nuggets, Ari taught his daughter the f-word, and s...

(Links in notes) Mark Stoops had some things to get off of his chest. Nicole and Chris, in the Power 5, agree with him, but not the timing of his remarks (1:30). In another story about a coach, James Franklin spoke about Penn State's non-con schedule (5:15). Plus, the Apple Cup's in jeopardy (9:30); Washington aims to dismiss Pac-12 lawsuit (11:30), and Mario Cristobal admits he was wrong (14:15)....

(Links in notes) David Ubben does his best Sam Khan Jr. impression with the latter out because of an illness. David fills in Max on what he missed over the weekend while at his brother's wedding (2:00) before welcoming on Bruce Feldman to talk Oregon-Washington (11:15), USC-ND (25:00), and the college football sign that tried to woo him. The pair then welcome on Mike Kuchar, co-founder and senior...

(Links in notes) Ari and David answer your voicemails and questions on the Sunday Sound-Off! The duo discuss Saturday's most disappointing teams (3:00) before Ari is forced to answer if he's too critical of Ohio State (12:30). Later, the guys are asked if this will be a Pac-12-less playoff (26:30). Also, will Pac-12 teams be forced to change styles in the Big Ten (34:00); how are wins over legacy...

(Links in notes) What in the hell was Miami doing (:15)? Ari and David kick off their week six reaction show discussing the Hurricanes' inexcusable loss. Afterward, they dig into Oklahoma's potential as a title contender (6:45). Georgia finally flexed their muscles (17:00). We then delve into the most disappointing teams this year, including: LSU (25:00), Clemson (30:30), Texas A&M (33:30), No...

(Links in notes) Ari, David and Seth Emerson preview and pick week six college football games! Before diving into their picks, the trio discuss Pat Fitzgerald's lawsuit and Mel Tucker's medical issue/hearing (3:30). Afterward, the guys get into UGA-Kentucky (12:00); the Red River Rivalry (24:30); the fighting Jake Dickert's and UCLA (36:30); the Little Brown Jug game (42:15); the Battle of the Tig...

(Links in notes) The nationwide alert hit everyone's phone to inform them that Texas A&M landed yet another top-ranked player (7:30). Mitch, Manny, Ari and Grace react to the Aggies class before answering a mailbag question about Washington State's recruitment if they were to merge with the Mountain West (14:15). Will Jake Dickert be with the Cougars next year (23:00)? Plus, the remaining tale...

(Links in notes) Nicole and Chris react to USA Today's story about head coaches' salaries as the start to the Power 5 (3:00). They then discuss Brock Bowers' Heisman chances (7:30); Trent Dilfer's apology (10:00), and more news (14:00). Later, in the Open Bar (20:30), a listener asks about the AP and Coaches Polls lack of evaluation. Plus, what is Michigan State's ceiling (25:15)? Later, the pair...

(Links in notes) Max and Sam welcome Gabe Ikard of 'The Oklahoma Breakdown', Sooner Sports Network, and Sirius XM's Big 12 Today fame to today's podcast! (15:00) Gabe shares his unique perspective as a former Sooners player and current analyst heading into the Red River Shootout. (1:00) Before then, Sam quizes Max on program resumes, as he attempts to decipher which resumes belong to which schools...

(Links in notes) Ari, David and Max react to your voicemails and mailbag questions on the Sunday Sound-Off! (6:00)The guys begin the show discussing the latest AP poll, and why Georgia shouldn't be ranked first. (18:00) They then consider if Brian Kelly is the new Jimbo; (26:30) the SEC East's glow up; (37:45) USC's place in the Pac-12 pecking order; (48:45) why we're for and aganinst a 12-team pl...

(Links in notes) Ari and David recap a week five that had some fan base's hearts palpating! (5:00) LSU-Ole Miss was a blast, but the Tigers are out of the CFP discussion...right? (10:00) Georgia's clunker against Auburn reinforces how underwhelming the SEC is this season. (17:00) Our top-5 teams right now. (22:30) Notre Dame eeks out the win in Durham. (31:00) USC will lose two, if not more, games...

(Links in notes) Ari, David and Sam band together to preview and pick week five college football action! (:30) David wins a prestigious award with the help of a traumatized Ari. (7:15) Conner Weigman's injury = a Jimbo mulligan for the season? (14:15) Texas needs to flex vs. Kansas. (27:15) Are we concerned about the long-term outlook of Kiffin/Ole Miss? (34:30) Colorado might score 35 points and...

(Timestamps/links in notes) The Stars Matter quartet discusses Michigan State officially firing Mel Tucker for cause. Who could replace him, and how has/will this impact the Spartans' recruiting? The crew also chats Notre Dame and Penn State's weekend bumps for the class of '25 as well as in-state struggles for some programs. Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsl...

(Timestamps/links in notes) Nicole, from Big Ten HQ, and Chris react to even more Colorado ratings craziness. They also dicsuss the Pac-2's future being in limbo, Marcus Freeman's signal, why blue bloods are down this year, and a weekend of particularly zesty sound bites from coaches, current AND former. Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday...

(Timestamps/links in notes) Max and Sam are joined by The Athletic's Penn State scribe Audrey Snyder on today's show! Audrey shares her thoughts about all things Penn State, including Drew Allar, the surprisingly good defense, if the Nittany Lions are good enough to beat OSU and/or Michigan, and, on an unrelated but fun note, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! The guys also discuss the Pac-12 heirarch...

(Timestamps/links in notes) MAJOR DUDE ALERT! The great Dan Rubenstein, one half of The Solid Verbal podcast, joins Ari and Dave on today's Sound-Off episode! Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until...

(Timestamps/links in notes) Ari and David react to an exciting week four of college football action! From Ohio State's walk-off win over Notre Dame and Coach Prime and co.'s reality check to an electric Pac-2 punch out and an ACC nail-biter, it was a fun weekend indeed. Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone...

(Timestamps/links in notes) Week 4 has an electric Saturday of games, and Ari, David and Justin Williams preview and pick the most highly-anticipated games ATS. Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Unti...

(Timestamps/links in notes) Even though a lightning storm knocked Ari's power out for about 10 minutes of the podcast, the show must go on. Mitch, Grace, Manny and the aforementioned lightning rod discuss Colorado's recent recruiting bump, USC's Mater Dei quandry, and an Ohio State-ND stat. Also, the group tackles a Florida question submitted by a listener/reader. Subscribe to the Until Saturday n...

(Timestamps/links in notes) Nicole and Chris break down the latest news from the Mel Tucker investigation. Nicole and Chris share who they believe are candidates for the Michigan State job. Plus, Colorado-Colorado State's incredible viewership numbers; Lane Kiffin jabs; the Travis Hunter hit; and week four games we're excited for! Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/...

(Timestamps/links in show notes) Max and Sam preview a stacked week four that features programs who need to prove themselves on Saturaday to show they are the real deal. The Athletic's Notre Dame writer Pete Sampson joins the guys in previewing Notre Dame-OSU, CU-Oregon, and more! Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Satu...