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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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Episodes

Week 7 reaction: Caleb Williams, Anthony Richardson impress; Iowa's downfall & Rocky Top madness 17.10.2021

"There are cops on the field!" Before Andy and Ari paint the scene unfolding in Knoxville in real time, the duo dissect other major week seven events, including Purdue's upset of Iowa; Caleb Williams impersonating Magnus Carlsen by checkmating TCU, and what's going on at Florida? Is Dan Mullen on the hot seat, and what of Anthony Richardson and Emory Jones? Which of the two is most likely to trans...

Week 7 picks: Is Orgeron out with a loss? Caleb Williams or Spencer Rattler & bet payoff 15.10.2021

Will Levis, this payday podcast goes out to you. Andy gulps a cup of regret (?) that is inspired by the aforementioned Kentucky QB; a mug of tepid coffee mixed with mayonnaise (Andy's "favorite" condiment, as listeners of this show know all too well). Andy and Ari breakdown college football week seven starting with Clemson-Syracuse. Will Clemson cover on Saturday despite their less-than-stellar of...

One True Pod: Did Caleb Williams win over the starting QB job? 14.10.2021

On this week's episode of One True Pod, Max, Jason and Sam look at the Oklahoma QB situation -- is it officially Caleb Williams' job? Plus, is it time to start talking about Oklahoma State and consider them legit conference title challengers? And, of course, weekly picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oregon safety Verone McKinley III co-hosts the show 13.10.2021

Andy is joined by the nation's interception leader Verone McKinley III. The Oregon DB talks about playing big time college football, his interest in the media business and the NFL. McKinley has his own podcast 'Check Fade' and it's available everywhere you listen to podcasts. McKinley interviews Andy for the second half of the show.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power Auer: Iowa & Kentucky getting it done with defense 12.10.2021

Nicole was in Iowa City where the Hawkeyes comeback win vaulted them to #2 in the country. She debates with Michael Felder about whether Iowa plays ugly football or efficient football. Penn State wasn't prepared to use a backup QB. Is that on the coaching staff? Lincoln Riley was prepared to replace Spencer Rattler with Caleb Williams and it paid off for Oklahoma. Kentucky, like Iowa, is using its...

Football & Grits: Would Jimbo leave A&M for LSU? 11.10.2021

David Ubben & Andy Staples discuss all things SEC. Would Jimbo Fisher leave A&M for LSU? Homefield advantage is back in a big way this season. Mark Stoops continues to do a phenomenal job at Kentucky. Can the Cats upset Georgia this week? Plus, is Alabama's loss to Texas A&M a sign of things to come later this season for Nick Saban and his staff? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Texas A&M stuns Bama, Red River classic & a full week 6 recap 10.10.2021

Andy and Ari react to the wildest college football Saturday of the season. Texas A&M stuns #1 Alabama. Who should be ranked #2? Oklahoma survives vs. Texas in a Red River instant classic. Andy expects this to be Ed Orgeron's last year at LSU after an ugly loss to Kentucky. The undefeated Cats play Georgia next Saturday. Michigan beats Nebraska in a close game. Has Scott Frost earned another ye...

One True Pod: LIVE from Dallas, OU beats Texas in a Red River classic 10.10.2021

On this special edition of One True Pod, Sam and Jason are joined by The Athletic's Chris Vannini from Dallas to discuss Oklahoma's 55-48 win over Texas in an all-time classic Red River Showdown. Kennedy Brooks shines as the difference maker. Is Caleb Williams Oklahoma's starting QB moving forward? Plus, on the Texas side, the Longhorns have a special player in Xavier Worthy. Can we see a rematch...

Week 6 picks: A Texas upset?! Two SEC, Big Ten CFP teams & Iowa-Penn St. showdown 08.10.2021

Andy and Ari sneak away during baby Wasserman's nap time to squeeze in a week six CFB pick pod featuring a 'what does Vegas know' Stanford-Arizona St. line; a critical game for both BYU and Cincinnati; which division is better: the SEC West or Big Ten East; will Texas pull a Red River Rivalry upset; can Auburn push Georgia; is this a Virginia Tech a trap game for Notre Dame, and whose ball game is...

Red River preview 07.10.2021

Sam, Max and Jason dive into the best week of the year in the Big 12 — Red River. Can OU’s offense get back to its elite level? How has Texas rebounded since losing to Arkansas? Plus, the guys welcome on Blinkin Riley (@blinkinriley) & Kyle Umlang (@kyleumlang) of the Statistically Speaking Podcast to discuss the statistical side of the great rivalry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Food challenges, controversies & SEC whip around w/ Alyssa Lang 06.10.2021

SEC Network host and reporter Alyssa Lang takes time away from a full plate of work to join Andy in a full course SEC discussion. Antipasto: Will Levis food challenges, controversy & favorite on-air eats Primi: SEC fanbases ready to turn on their coaches Secondi: A&M's struggles & Florida's ceiling Contori: Let Bo Go & Georiga's devastating defense Dolce: Local TV reporter lyfe Fol...

Top 5 Big Ten matchup, playoff picture & G5 sleepers 05.10.2021

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder take a deep dive into Saturday's top 5 matchup between #3 Iowa and #4 Penn State in Iowa City. #9 Michigan travels to Nebraska after a 5-0 start. With Notre Dame and Clemson out of the playoff picture, which teams will step up and take their place in the field? Plus group of 5 teams people aren't paying enough attention to and last call!  Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Hot seats heating up! Is Georgia better than Bama? 04.10.2021

David Ubben and Andy Staples are back for another episode of Football & Grits after week 5 in the SEC. Alabama is ranked #1 but is Georgia actually the best team in the country? Jordan Davis and the Georgia d-line is the best position group in the country. Ed Orgeron is squarely on the hot seat after losing to Auburn at home for the first time since 1999. Florida fans are beginning to turn on...

Week 5 reaction: CFP frontrunners; is Cincinnati a playoff contender & SEC red flags 03.10.2021

Another Saturday of unbridled excitement in college football has Andy and Sam Khan Jr. poised to breakdown the weekend's action. Alabama and Georgia are head and shoulders above the rest of the pack. Some SEC fanbases may begin to question their program's leadership after underwhelming results. Is Cincinnati squarely a playoff contender? Could Caleb Williams be used in the Red River Showdown, and...

Week 5 picks: Will Ole Miss stun Alabama; the 'is Texas different' game & upset alert! 01.10.2021

With Ari on dad duty, Andy and Stewart Mandel discuss college football week five's carousel of games. Is Clemson capable of covering against Boston College? Will Sam Pittman and his Hogs test Georgia? Can Lane Kiffin and Matt Corral unseat No. 1 Alabama? Who's to say Desmond Ridder and Cincinnati won't roll over Notre Dame? Is Oklahoma on upset watch? Texas can prove they're different this year if...

One True Pod: Is Spencer Rattler the scapegoat for a struggling OU offense? 30.09.2021

On this week's episode of One True Pod, Jason, Max and Sam dive into the boos and chants from the Sooners fans last Saturday night. Is Spencer Rattler being blamed for Oklahoma's offensive struggles? Plus, Sam breaks down the Battle for the Iron Skillet and the post-game events. And game picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Interview: Ole Miss QB Matt Corral 29.09.2021

Andy is joined by Ole Miss QB Matt Corral. The Heisman front runner is preparing for Bama and has the confidence to pull off an upset in Bryant-Denny. Corral talks about his California roots, how he ended up at Ole Miss, his relationship with Lane Kiffin and what drives him to be a better quarterback and person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power Auer: CFB stock report, Big Ten questions & ACC issues 28.09.2021

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder discuss the latest news in college football. When Michigan and Michigan State are competitive it makes the Big Ten more fun. What's wrong with Wisconsin? Penn State hosts Indiana this weekend. The ACC is in shambles after Clemson's loss to NC State. Wake Forest and Boston College are the only remaining undefeateds.  Stock up: Fresno State, Texas, Arkansas, Baylor...

Football & Grits: Two biggest SEC games so far this season & power rankings 27.09.2021

David Ubben and Andy Staples get you set for the two biggest SEC matchups of the season so far: Ole Miss @ Alabama and Arkansas @ Georgia. Auburn basically needed a miracle to beat Georgia Southern on Saturday. Did Bo Nix lose his job to TJ Finley? Is Kentucky capable of beating Florida at home this Saturday? The Cats are still undefeated. Plus, David gives his SEC power rankings and Andy reacts....

Week 4 reaction: Clemson at crossroads; sluggish Sooners & Arkansas is for real 26.09.2021

Andy and Ari adjust their slacken jaws enough to rave about an unforgettable fourth week of the college football season. Clemson's stunning loss to NC State, which isn't totally shocking if you listened to Friday's podcast, places them squarely outside the CFP discussion, right? Andy has "zero confidence" in Oklahoma right now. Is it warranted, and will the Sooners even win the Big 12? Arkansas is...

Week 4 preview: Jack Coan Bowl questions; is LSU's season on the line & Aggies' prove-it game 24.09.2021

Rogue nannies are the worst, amirite? Andy and Ari discuss the biggest scandal in the Wasserman household to date before trying to pin down if Wake Forest is for real or not. Could NC State get the best of Clemson? Jack Coan returns to Wisconsin in the eponymous "Jack Coan Bowl", where the Fighting Irish's signal-caller will take on Graham Mertz. How do the guys view each of these QBs? The outcome...

One True Pod: Special Guest - Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State RB 23.09.2021

On this week's episode of One True Pod, we're joined by special guest Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State's star running back to discuss how the Wildcats have bounced back after a rough ending to their 2020 season. Deuce talks about what he has done in the offseason to improve his play. Plus, Max, Sam and Jason make their game picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything college football with Dan Rubenstein 22.09.2021

Andy Staples is joined by Dan Rubenstein of The Solid Verbal with college football days away from the quarter poll of the regular season. The guys go in depth on every power 5 conference and discuss what we know now that we didn't at the beginning of the season. South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer goes on an epic rant. Plus, a random ranking of chain restaurants in honor of the terrible Applebe...

Power Auer: Big Ten parity, Clemson's struggles & wishful thinking 21.09.2021

Nicole Auerbach and Stadium's Michael Felder discuss the competitiveness in the Big Ten this season. Penn State and Iowa are both ranked ahead of the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes in what has quickly become the early surprise of the season. How good are Michigan and Michigan State? Is Clemson as bad as they looked vs. Georgia Tech? Texas A&M vs. Arkansas is one of the marquee games this weeke...

Football & Grits: Is the SEC wide open? 20.09.2021

Is Alabama mortal and does that mean the SEC is wide open in 2021? The Athletic's David Ubben and Andy Staples debate and discuss after another weekend of results on the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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