Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth

Host Yogi Roth talks with former USC quarterback and current Pac-12 analyst, Max Browne. They talk about having such high expectations at a young age, his up and down career at USC, his journey after USC and how he got to where he is today. Plus he gives his take on the current world of college football and shares some insight on his relationship with Sam Darnold. 'The Postscript' follows up the e...

Host Yogi Roth talks with NFL Network's lead draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah. They talk about Daniel's playing career, his path to where he is now, how the Pac-12 is viewed in the national landscape and Daniel breaks down a few of the Pac-12's elite prospects. That and much more; plus, stick around for another edition of 'The Postscript.' Come discover Daniel Jeremiah's 'It Factor' on "The It Facto...

Host Yogi Roth talks with UCLA defensive back Quentin Lake. They talk about Quentin declaring for the NFL Draft, having a father who played in the NFL, how Quentin views college football and UCLA and his 2nd grade prediction that has come true, so far. Plus, 'The Postscript" breaks it all down after. Come discover Quentin Lake's 'It Factor" on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" prese...

Host Yogi Roth talks with former Washington State linebacker, Jeremiah Allison. Jeremiah talks about playing at WSU, dealing with the loss of his mother during his freshman year of college and the impact she had on him, becoming a lawyer and much more. Stick around for 'The Postscript' at the end of the episode. Come discover Jeremiah Allison's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with...

Host Yogi Roth talks with USC receiver Drake London. They chat about Drake's career thus far, his season ending injury, declaring for the NFL Draft, his love for cars and much more. Plus, 'The Postscript' is back for the new year. Come discover Drake London's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode streaming on Pac-12 Insid...

Host Yogi Roth takes a look back at the year that was for The It Factory in 2021. He reviews some of the top moments from the year, what some of the guests' answers were for the statement "it all comes down to..." and, of course, what the guests said their 'It Factor' was. Take a look back at the 2021 highlights of "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also wa...

Host Yogi Roth continues his conversation with former Oregon quarterback, Joey Harrington. In the second part of this two-part interview, Joey continues to talk about his career and his battle with depression. He also talks about what it was like to be coached by Nick Saban in Miami, he gives advice to high school athletes looking to play college football and he tells the back story of the Shout v...

Host Yogi Roth chats with former Oregon quarterback, Joey Harrington in the first part of a two-part interview. Joey talks about his thoughts on National Signing Day, his Joey Heisman billboard in New York City and his career at Oregon and in the NFL. Come discover Joey Harrington's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch this episode s...

Host Yogi Roth talks with former Washington State quarterback Alex Brink. They talk about Alex's career, his thoughts on the current college football landscape, what he is up to now and how he felt when his school records were broken. Plus, 'The Postscript' follows the episode. Come discover Alex Brink's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can als...

Host Yogi Roth chats with All-American and former Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright. On champ week in college football, Yogi and Scooby revisit the Pac-12 championship game Scooby played in 2014, along with his All-American season leading up to that game. Scooby talks about his final season at Arizona and his time in the NFL. He also fills everyone in on what he is up to now and much more. Plus, 'T...

Host Yogi Roth talks with Oregon State DB Jaydon Grant. The discuss the unusual beginning of his football career, his father's NBA career and diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, his journey from walk-on to team captain and much more. Plus, "The Postscript" answers what question Yogi and T.J. wished Yogi had asked. Come discover Jaydon Grant's 'It Factor" on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yo...

Host Yogi Roth talks with Cal QB Chase Garbers about being an underdog, Garbers' relationship Mike Shanahan and Jared Goff, if Garbers can remember what he told Yogi his 'It Factor' was when he was in high school and much more. Plus, 'The Postscript' returns at the end of the episode. Come discover Chase Garbers' 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch t...

Host Yogi Roth talks with UCLA's Otito Ogbonnia. They talk about Otito being a dual sport athlete at UCLA, his love for baking, leaving the state of Texas to come to UCLA and much more. Plus, stick around for a new segment at the end of the podcast. 'The Postscript.' Yogi and producer T.J. Brassil recap the episode and give their thoughts and added insight on the discussion. Come discover Otito Og...

Host Yogi Roth talks with Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels. They discuss Jayden's relationship with his grandparents, how he learned to be a leader, how he has taken advantage of NIL deals and much more. Come discover Jayden Daniels' 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this interview streaming on Pac-12 Insider. To watch, go to www.pac-12/ins...

Host Yogi Roth talks with Colorado linebacker Nate Landman. They discuss Nate being born in Zimbabwe, his comeback from last season's achilles injury, being a leader for the Buffs and much more. Come discover Nate Landman's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this interview streaming on Pac-12 Insider. To watch, go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more...

Host Yogi Roth sits down with USC standout Drake Jackson. They talk about Drake's dad's premonition, when Drake was born, that he would play for USC, what it means to him to be a Trojan, what sets Drake apart and much more. Come discover Drake Jackson's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also watch this interview streaming on Pac-12 Insider. To watch, go to ww...

Host Yogi Roth chats with Oregon safety Verone McKinley III. They discuss McKinley's life in Texas, his views on leadership on and off of the field, his future aspirations outside of football and McKinley breaks down his 'It Factor." Plus, he recalls the first time he met Phil Knight. Come discover Verone McKinley III's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also...

Host Yogi Roth chats with Washington's star defensive back, Trent McDuffie. They discuss McDuffie's role as the leader of the Washington defense, his favorite memories at Washington and, of course, he breaks down what his 'It Factor' is. McDuffie also talks about the passing of his brother, Tyler, the impact that had on him and the significance of the number 22. Come discover Trent McDuffie's 'It...

Host Yogi Roth chats with Stanford's All-American defensive lineman, Thomas Booker. They discuss the high expectations for Stanford athletes, how Booker was introduced to Stanford before being recruited, his first memory of talking with Coach Shaw and much more. Plus, find out why he ended up teaching his whole freshman dorm about football. Come discover Thomas Booker's 'It Factor" on "The It Fact...

Host Yogi Roth chats with Utah's Britain Covey. They discuss being an undersized college football player, the lessons Britain learned on leadership growing up, dealing with the loss of teammate Ty Jordan, and much more. Plus, Britain goes behind the scenes on what Coach Whittingham is like. Come discover Britain Covey's 'IT FACTOR' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth." You can also...

Host Yogi Roth chats with Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux. They talk about Thibodeaux's upbringing in South Central LA, how he developed his passion for the game, how he plays football the same way he plays the game of chess, his experience at Oregon and much more. Plus, Thibodeaux looks back on the first time he met Phil Knight. Come discover Kayvon Thibodeaux's "It Factor" on "The It Factory: Pac-12...

Welcome to The It Factory, where host Yogi Roth brings you the best stories from the biggest names in Pac-12 football, past and present. Together they will unpack what each guest's 'It Factor' is and how he or she got it. The series kicks-off with USC star quarterback Kedon Slovis. The two talk about Kedon's childhood and what shaped him into the person and player he is now, being thrust onto the...

What a ride it's been. Five and a half years and 160 episodes of The Yogi Roth Show to be exact. From the start, this show has been about seeking and uncovering the humanity in sports around the globe, and that will continue. What changes? The title and the team. I'm so proud to announce that our show is now called THE IT FACTORY: PAC-12 Football with Yogi Roth. Our producer, T.J. Brassil, Blue Ox...

Brent Brennan, head football coach at San Jose State University, joined Yogi Roth to share insights into his philosophy, how he has led the Spartans from 1-11 to a top 25 team and Mountain West Conference Champions in 2020, to detailing his true essence of being a head coach. Coach Brennan, the reigning National Coach of the Year, has an infectious personality and pulls back the curtain on his jou...

Spencer Rattler returned to the 2021 Elite 11 QB Camp as a counselor a few years after winning the Elite 11 MVP. He sat down with Yogi Roth and shared his approach to leadership, the landscape of NIL in college football, managing hype and what it was like to process the ups and downs during his first year as a starter for the Oklahoma Sooners. His spirit and maturity will impress you on many level...