Ty and Dan snap, crackle and pop their way through Week 8, as Oregon-Washington and Michigan-Penn State headline a less meaty (but still beefy!) slate of Week 8 games. Plus, Baylor's trip to Stillwater, the return of the Muschamp Bowl, Baylor's quiet 6-0, and the curious case of live mascots in the early 1900s.

College Football Week 8 Picks and Previews

College football in all its glory. Ditch the mainstream and break the huddle with The Solid Verbal. Since 2008, Ty Hildenbrandt and Dan Rubenstein have been shaking up the college football podcasting scene with their fun and unique blend of commentary. Whether you're a diehard or a casual observer, the show taps into your fandom with spirited debates, fresh perspectives, and segments you won't hear anywhere else. Recognized as trailblazers in the podcasting world, The Solid Verbal isn't just another college football show—it's America's College Football Podcast. Become a Verballer today and join thousands of others who don't just love college football, they live it! Each week brings a new story and The Solid Verbal is your best national podcast to stay up to date as the college football narrative whipsaws from week to week. From massive conference realignment to an expanded College Football Playoff and the constant uncertainty created by NIL and the Transfer Portal, the sport is chock full of important topics that drive the discussion ahead of the 2024 college football season. With two episodes per week in the offseason, Ty and Dan keep you up to date on the latest happenings and entertained with their unique brand of themed content and banter.

News

Sports

Football

Sports News

Ty and Dan welcome Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com back to the podcast and discuss what it'll take for Lincoln Riley to get the Trojans over the hump. What's the root cause of USC's defensive issues, and how is D'Anton Lynn trying to solve them? What will the Trojans look like on offense now that Caleb Williams is off to the NFL? And were NFL Draft analysts right for their critical analysis of what Riley's scheme looked like in 2023?

Will it ever happen for Lincoln Riley at USC?

Ty and Dan call out some of their favorite postings from Message Board Geniuses (@boardgeniuses) and wonder whether Billy Napier is hiding something, how Oregon keeps getting landing bigtime recruits, if Colorado has secretly good depth, whether a grand Trev Alberts conspiracy theory is believable, and debate how many people in the state of Michigan would vote to allot state tax dollars for NIL purposes.

Message Board Madness

Ty and Dan empty out the inbox and discuss the weirdest (new) conference matchups, the 2023 overachievers primed for a big 2024, strange coaching scandals, a college football happiness lever and more.

The May College Football Mailbag

Ty and Dan discuss Deion Sanders' approach to roster building at Colorado, Dylan Raiola's debut, the latest happenings in the transfer portal and spring football, and draft their cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 25.

Colorado's Recruiting Zag, Dylan Raiola's Spring Hype & Video Game Cover Draft!

Ty and Dan discuss Reggie Bush getting back his Heisman Trophy and run through their lists of soon-to-be-drafted college football stars who they'll miss the most in 2024 and beyond.

College Football Week 8 Picks and Previews

Download our free app to listen on your phone