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Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Welcome to Until Saturday, The Athletic's college football podcast. This is your home for everything college football. Join David Ubben, Chris Vannini, former Alabama running back Damien Harris, The Athletic's CFB staff, and guests to celebrate our favorite day of the week, Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 12, 2025

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Low-key game of the week, Arkansas in the top 10 + salty Sark 16.09.2022

Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. discuss whether Texas and Texas A&M can bounce back after losses vs. Alabama and Appalachian State, respectively. The Red River Rivalry is only a few weeks away and he Texas state fair has announced its newest menu items for 2022. This week's "low-key game of the week. Plus, The Athletic's Miami beat writer Manny Navarro joins the show to preview the 'Canes visit to...

Prospects to Pros: Standout week 1 NFL rookies & 2023 Draft stock report 15.09.2022

Prospects to Pros with Andy Staples and Dane Brugler joins The Athletic Football Show feed as the intersection between the NFL and college football. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect this season in The Athletic Football Show feed: From Travon Walker to Cade York, they discuss the rookies who stood out the most in Week 1 of the NFL season. Plus, they dive into a big weekend of college foot...

Stars Matter: How recruiting created 'Sun Belt Saturday' 15.09.2022

Ari and Mitch are joined by The Athletic's Chris Vannini to discuss how programs like App State, Marshall and Georgia Southern strategize their recruiting efforts to be able to compete with Texas A&M, Notre Dame and Nebraska. The guys give an update on this week's commitments and decommits, do rapid fire mailbag questions and trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power Auer: Cheers to the upsets and surprise teams 14.09.2022

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini cover college football's week 2 hot topics! Power 5: Nebraska fired Scott Frost. Michigan names a QB, Iowa's offensive struggles, CFB TV viewership is up & important FBS business meetings. Happy Hour: The new EA Sports College Football game is scheduled to be released in July 2023. On the Rocks: Marcus Freeman is 0-3 as the Notre Dame Head Coach and Texas A&am...

Iowa and Texas A&M's woeful offenses, how can they be fixed + Bob Stoops' diabolical Cameo 13.09.2022

Iowa and Texas A&M's offenses have been comically ineffective. Andy, Ari, and Scott chat about what makes both of these offenses lackluster. They also brainstorm how to fix that side of the ball for the Hawkeyes and Aggies. Plus, a diabolical Bob Stoops Cameo that may or may not hold the answer for one of the above programs. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow...

SEC weekend review | Football & Grits 12.09.2022

The Athletic's David Ubben and Brody Miller recap week 2 of the SEC football season. What did Bama's close win at Texas tell us? Kentucky takes down Florida at The Swamp. Texas A&M stunned at home by App State. Tennessee beats Pitt in overtime. What is Arkansas' ceiling? Why isn't Mississippi State ranked? Plus, the inexact science of hiring coaches. Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Follow...

Nebraska fires Scott Frost; who are head coach candidates for the Cornhuskers? 11.09.2022

Andy and Ari discuss Nebraska's firing of Scott Frost less than a day after the Cornhuskers lost 45-42 to Georgia Southern. Frost was in his fifth season and finished his Nebraska tenure with a 16-31 record. Who could Nebraska target? Andy and Ari start the waaaay-too-early discussion. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LtavOk-S3BE Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com...

College Football Week 2 Reaction: UPSET MANIA! Notre Dame, Nebraska, Texas A&M & more fall! 11.09.2022

Andy and Nicole discuss an incredible Saturday of games that included the following (but no limited to): Appalachian State beats Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher has some questions to answer on offense; Marshall beats Notre Dame; Marcus Freeman is 0-3 to start his head coaching tenure; Alabama survives Texas behind late heroics from Bryce Young, and Andy has to drink mustard next week, and so much m...

College Football Week 2 Picks: Alabama vs. Texas mustard bet & Anthony Richardson, Florida vs. Will Levis and Kentucky 09.09.2022

Andy and Ari pick the week 2 games against the spread. Can Nick Saban and Alabama cover 20.5 at Texas. Will Iowa and Iowa State stay under 40.5 in the Cyhawk showdown? Will Andy side with Pittsburgh and Kedon Slovis, or has he learned his lesson and will lean towards Hendon Hooker and Tennesse? Plus, Kansas State vs. Missouri; USC vs. Stanford; Baylor vs. BYU, and more! Watch the episode on YouTub...

A big weekend of CFB in Texas + the Cyhawk | Max & Sam 08.09.2022

Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. preview Texas vs. Alabama, Baylor at BYU, Iowa State vs. Iowa, Texas A&M vs. App State and Texas Tech vs. Houston. Plus, Houston QB Clayton Tune joins the show! The Cougars beat in-state foe UTSA week 1 at the Alamodome. Tune talks about the life of a college QB a the fraternity of signal callers across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

The Nick Saban coaching tree game, was Brian Kelly dissed by a reporter & Big 12 western expansion? 08.09.2022

Steve Sarkisian discussed what lessons he learned while under Nick Saban and which traits he admired most from the Alabama head coach. That gave Andy and Ari the idea to play a game, which Saban disciples have learned from the man the best have been able to apply his wisdom most effectively? The guys examine and chat about Sark, Billy Napier, Kirby Smart, and more. The duo then share their thought...

Stars Matter: In-state recruiting update + mailbag & trivia 07.09.2022

In-state recruiting means a lot in college football. Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light discuss the programs that are doing well and doing poorly in that endeavor. The guys discuss how the current season is impacting recruiting across the country. Plus, mailbag questions and trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football & Grits: SEC weekend review + overreactions 06.09.2022

The Athletic's David Ubben and Brody Miller react to the first SEC football weekend of the season. LSU loses at home to Florida State in New Orleans. Can Florida contend for the SEC East? Is Anthony Richardson a Heisman contender? The SEC started 13-1 on the season. Will the middle of the league be better than people thought? Kentucky at Florida is the gem of the week two slate. Plus, who is the t...

Power Auer: Top five CFB stories of the weekend + CFP expansion 06.09.2022

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini are back for Power Auer after week 1. Power Five: Top 5 stories of the weekend Happy Hour: College football playoff expansion On the Rocks: The Pac-12 is 1-8 vs. SEC in the last 9 week one games Last Call: Vandy, Duke & Rutgers all win! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clemson, LSU & Iowa's questions on offense & 12-team CFP deep dive 06.09.2022

After a brutal offensive display by Iowa in Saturday's win versus South Dakota, Andy, Ari, and Scott Dochterman discuss if Kirk and Brian Ferentz can flip the script in Iowa City. Before then, Andy reacts to Clemson's win over Georgia Tech. Despite the final score, the Tigers' offense seems suspect. Brian Kelly dropped his debut game for LSU against Mike Norvell and FSU. The trio chat about FSU to...

College Football Week 1 Reaction: How good is Ohio State actually, Anthony Richardson's Heisman-like performance & Georgia dominates 04.09.2022

Andy and Ari discuss a magical first (real) Saturday of the season. Ohio State survives Notre Dame (translation: Notre Dame covered). Florida beats Utah, and Ari’s new crush is Anthony Richardson. Georgia crushes Oregon. Iowa’s D scores more than South Dakota State and Iowa’s offense. Appalachian State scores 40 in the fourth quarter and still loses to North Carolina. NC State escapes East Carolin...

Backyard Brawl & Thursday night recap + College Football Week 1 Picks 02.09.2022

We have college football games to pick (finally)! Before then, Andy and Ari recap Thursday night's games, including The Backyard Brawl. The guys and Nicole then pick against the spread from the biggest matchups of week 1. Can Flordia upset Utah; how does Notre Dame cover against Ohio State; is North Carolina in trouble; what can we expect from Quinn Ewers in his Texas debut, and will Georgia conti...

Stars Matter: Will CFP expansion impact recruiting? 01.09.2022

Mitch Light and Ari Wasserman discuss the latest news in the world of college football recruiting. The guys discuss recruiting truths/myths. Does making the college football playoff significantly impact a programs ability to land top prospects? Plus, Mitch's weekly trivia question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College Football Playoff expansion vote, Big 12 TV negotiations & Week 1 Thursday games preview 01.09.2022

WE HAVE FOOTBALL TO TALK ABOUT! But first, presidents who manage the College Football Playoffs are set to meet to vote on potential expansion. Andy and Ari discuss the possibility of an expanded postseason. The Big 12 is expediting its TV deal negotiations. Could there be an exit agreement for Texas and Oklahoma in lieu of the Big 12 and SEC's TV deals? Kedon Slovis debuts for the Panthers in The...

Backyard Brawl preview + five things to watch in Week 1 w/ Max & Sam 31.08.2022

Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. are back to kick off their coverage of the 2022 season! The guys discuss five things to watch during week one. Plus, West Virginia Head Coach Neil Brown joins the show ahead of Thursday night's "Backyard Brawl" vs. Pittsburgh. Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power Auer: Cheers to a new college football season 30.08.2022

Nicole Auerbach is back for another season of Power Auer! Nicole and The Athletic's Chris Vannini kick things off with the "Power 5", five quick topics every CFB fan should know about. Scott Frost is "on the rocks" once again at Nebraska after an opening weekend loss vs. Northwestern. A new season of college football is bringing a feeling of hope to fans across the country. Plus, "Last Call". Join...

Jim Harbaugh got biblical on the Michigan QB situation & Jess Sims of ESPN College Gameday joins the show 30.08.2022

Jim Harbaugh analogized King Solomon, The Old Testament, and Ecclesiastes to his QB situation at Michigan. Steve Sarkisian said his team's "culture is at an all-time high" even though he's only entering his second season. Andy and Ari discuss these filler comments at each coach's press conference and voices online decrying the lack of depth charts. Plus, Jess Sims, the newest member of College Gam...

SEC season preview | Football & Grits 29.08.2022

David Ubben is back on Football & Grits, The Athletic's SEC football podcast! Brody Miller joins David every Monday this season to discuss the latest SEC news and notes. A historic offseason of transfers has made the 2022 season more unpredictable than usual. It's the year of the "plug and play". Who are the most interesting players in the league this year? Kentucky QB Will Levis is on the lis...

Michigan, Texas A&M's QB plans, Auburn needs an AD & more Nebraska fallout 29.08.2022

Andy and Ari discuss Jim Harbaugh's QB plan at Michigan as well as Auburn's signal-caller of choice. Plus, Jimbo Fisher gives Haynes King the nod at Texas A&M. Auburn is looking for a new athletic director after parting ways with Allen Greene. Also, a shocking Scott Frost, Nebraska football stat. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qOVWYr3nr4I Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play....

College football week 0: Nebraska vs. Northwestern from Dublin & coaching tiers 26.08.2022

One more sleep until college football! Andy kicks off the podcast with Chris Vannini, as the two discuss 2022 coaching tiers. Which coach made a surprise appearance in the third tier? Mitch Sherman then joins the show from Dublin, Ireland to preview Nebraska vs. Northwestern. Can Scott Frost and co. live up to expectations? Join us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staples Follow Andy...

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