The Solid Verbal College Football Show

It turns out that College Football Week 4 delivered some interesting tests! In this episode, we break down what it all means, from the rise of Texas Tech's impressive defensive showing against Utah to Indiana's demolition of Illinois and Oklahoma's win over Auburn. Plus, a closer look at why TCU should be on your radar, how Michigan can get the most out of its offense, what we learned about Miami in their win over Florida, and what Clemson's 1-3 start means for Dabo Sweeney. We also talk through a crazy interesting day in the Big 12, Memphis's run at the CFP, looming questions about Chris Ash and Notre Dame's defense, and more.

And, in addition, we answered live questions on YouTube, played your Week 4 Reverbs, and gave out Dude Alerts for the best individual performances from another great week of college football.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro

3:47 - Texas Tech hammers Utah

10:57 - TCU wins the Iron Skillet

13:10 - Arizona State outlasts Baylor

15:36 - Indiana demolishes Illinois

20:08 - Michigan runs past Nebraska

26:15 - Oklahoma beats Auburn

33:02 - Miami holds off Florida

38:26 - Syracuse upsets Clemson

44:35 - Memphis upsets Arkansas

47:30 - Other SEC Notes

50:59 - Other Big Ten Notes

56:12 - Other Big 12 Notes

56:53 - Other ACC Notes

59:06 - Platypus & Apple Cups

01:02:38 - Reverbs

01:07:18 - YouTube Q&A

01:17:02 - Dude Alerts

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We're calling it "Sock'em in the Mouth Saturday" – and for good reason. Week 4 has all the makings of a weekend where untested favorites get their first real taste of adversity. In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into how teams might respond facing their first legitimate punch in the mouth.

We circle back on games discussed earlier in the week (Texas Tech vs TCU, Auburn vs Oklahoma, Illinois vs Indiana) and pose the most important questions about other marquee matchups in Week 4. Can a struggling Florida team find any answers on the road against a red-hot, in-state rival in Miami? Is this the weekend that Nebraska officially joins the Big Ten and CFP discussion with a win over Michigan? In the Battle for the Iron Skillet, should we expect another 100-point shootout between SMU and TCU, or can either questionable defense find a way to make a game-winning stop? And in a classic "styles make fights" matchup, will Baylor's undeniable offense be enough to overcome its struggling run defense, or can Arizona State control the clock and grind out a win on the road? We ask the important questions for all the biggest matchups.

We also hand out our locks of the week (what could go wrong?) and break down why this might be the optimal weekend to plant yourself in front of the TV all afternoon.

Finally, we discuss why USC might be the biggest wildcard in college football, as Lincoln Riley's squad has quietly assembled all the pieces for a disruptive season, and we break down why the Trojans could be a talking point sooner than later. Plus, we address the Clemson situation after Dabo's animated press conference.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Naming
3:54 - Dabo Swinney's Rant
9:17 - Sleeping on USC?
15:34 - Picks of the Week
19:26 - SMU vs TCU
23:33 - Michigan vs Nebraska
33:07 - Florida vs Miami
39:08 - Arizona State vs Baylor
42:36 - NC State vs Duke
44:18 - South Carolina vs Missouri
47:35 - Michigan State vs USC
50:48 - Iowa vs Rutgers
51:46 - Under The Radar Games
01:03:58 - The Quadfather
01:05:01 - Window of Opportunity
01:09:24 - Pat League Lightning Round

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The Coaching Carousel is spinning earlier than usual this year! In this episode, we react to the news that Brent Pry and Deshaun Foster were relieved of command at Virginia Tech and UCLA. We also take a look at why the AP Poll is infererior to our very own Verballer Top 12. Plus, a spirited game of "Con" Air in which we figure out which issues are worth being concerned about at Texas, LSU, Notre Dame and other places, And finally, three early predictions for Week 4, as Texas Tech visits Utah, Jackson Arnold and Auburn travel to Oklahoma and Illinois goes to Indiana.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:04 - Brent Pry & Deshaun Foster fired
15:33 - AP Top 25 & Verballer Top 12 Reactions
23:19 - "Con" Air
47:18 - Texas Tech vs Utah Predictions
54:16 - Auburn vs Oklahoma Prections
1:00:08 - Illinois vs Indiana Predictions
1:08:15 - What Week 4 Looks Like

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Week 3 delivered the kind of college football chaos we live for, and we're here to break it all down. We witnessed Texas A&M pull off a stunning road upset at Notre Dame in a 41-40 thriller that came down to the final seconds, with Marcel Reed and the Aggies finding a way to steal one in South Bend. Meanwhile, Georgia and Tennessee went to overtime in what might have been the game of the week, with Gunner Stockton making an absolutely ridiculous fourth-down throw to tie it at the end of regulation.

The madness didn't stop there. We saw Georgia Tech shock Clemson on a walk-off 55-yard field goal, LSU's defense stifle Florida's DJ Lagway in a 20-10 win, and the next chapter in Vanderbilt's surprising start with a dominant road win at South Carolina. From the SEC's wild weekend to surprising performances across every conference, we're breaking down all the biggest storylines, unexpected heroes, and what it all might for the playoff picture. Plus, we dive into our Dude Alerts and the most entertaining listener reactions from a week that had everything.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:14 - Texas A&M beats Notre Dame
11:35 - Georgia wins over Tennessee in OT
19:26 - LSU forces 5 INT and beats Florida
23:55 - Georgia Tech stuns Clemson
31:32 - Miami dominates USF
35:01 - West Virginia upsets Pitt
38:10 - Arizona knocks off Kansas State
40:25 - UCLA loses to New Mexico at home
42:14 - Ole Miss wins shootout with Arkansas
44:24 - Vandy destroys South Carolina
48:09 - Other Notable Games
1:03:45 - Role Playing
1:05:07 - Week 3 Reverbs
1:10:11 - Weird Week 3 Moments
1:12:39 - Dude Alerts

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College Football Week 3 is loaded with chances to erase early disappointments. In this college football podcast episode, we debate which teams have the most to prove in Week 3 before taking another look at the biggest games of the week. Join us as we dive into the marquee matchups including Georgia-Tennessee in Knoxville, Florida-LSU in Tiger Stadium and Texas A&M at Notre Dame. We also take a spin around the rest of a loaded slate of games, featuring Clemson's trip to Georgia Tech, the latest installment of the Backyard Brawl, USF's quest for a third straight upset, and a tasty SEC affair between Vandy and South Carolina.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nickname
4:32 - Who has the most the prove in Week 3?
13:17 - Picks of the Week
13:49 - Georgia vs Tennessee
17:48 - Florida vs LSU
19:49 - Texas A&M vs Notre Dame
22:41 - Clemson vs Georgia Tech
29:11 - Pitt vs West Virginia
33:33 - USF vs Miami
39:56 - Vandy vs South Carolina
43:54 - Wisconsin vs Alabama
45:45 - Arkansas vs Ole Miss
48:12 - Duke vs Tulane
50:57 - Under the Radar Games
1:02:22 - The Quadfather
1:03:41 - Window of Opportunity
1:08:47 - Pat League Lightning Round

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We're just a few weeks into the college football season and the picture is just starting to come into focus. In this college football podcast episode, we react to the latest AP Poll and our own Verballer Top 12 rankings, questioning whether voters are being bold enough with early-season movement. Should teams like USF be ranked higher after their impressive wins? And are teams like Penn State and Georgia too high?

We also bring back our beloved "Dunzo or Not Dunzo" segment to evaluate teams -- Arizona State, Kansas State, Virginia Tech and others -- that might already be cooked relative to preseason expectations. Finally, we dive deep into three massive Week 3 matchups: Georgia at Tennessee in a battle of undefeateds, Florida trying to bounce back at LSU in Death Valley, and Texas A&M visiting Notre Dame in what could be a statement game for both programs.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:27 - AP Poll Reactions & Verballer Top 12 Reveal
16:11 - Dunzo or Not Dunzo
44:16 - Early Lookaheads
45:36 - Georgia vs Tennessee Preview
52:13 - Florida vs LSU Preview
59:56 - Texas A&M vs Notre Dame Preview

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In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into a wild Week 2 that left fan bases across the country questioning everything they thought they knew about their teams. Oklahoma's Jon Mateer looked like a folk hero in Norman, leading the Sooners to a convincing 24-13 victory over Michigan that showcased his incredible elusiveness and game management skills. Meanwhile, we break down what this win means for Brent Venables' program as they prepare for a murderous SEC schedule ahead.

But the upset of the day belonged to USF, who stunned Florida 18-16 in The Swamp with a last-second field goal. We take a look at what this loss means for Billy Napier's future in Gainesville and whether the Gators can recover from such a devastating home defeat. Plus, we cover the wild shootout between Baylor and SMU that went to double overtime, Army's shocking upset of Kansas State, and how teams like Penn State and Georgia looked surprisingly sluggish despite comfortable wins. From Missouri's Border War victory to Illinois' impressive road performance at Duke and Arizona State's road loss at Missisippi State, we give you our instant reactions to all the biggest storylines from a weekend that reminded us why college football remains beautifully unpredictable.

Plus, reactions from around the Verballerhood in the form of social posts and voice messages, as well as the weirdest things that happened in Week 2 college football.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Intro
02:48 - Oklahoma beats Michigan
10:29 - USF stuns Florida
17:39 - Iowa State wins Cy-Hawk
22:27 - Illinois boatraces Duke
25:29 - Missouri wins the Border War
30:00 - Ole Miss gets revenge on Kentucky
34:00 - Baylor outlasts SMU in 2OT
38:22 - Mississippi State upsets Arizona State
41:10 - Army beats Kansas State
45:17 - Role Playing
47:34 - Other ACC Games
52:53 - Other Big 12 Games
53:43 - Other Big Ten Games
01:00:22 - Other SEC Games
01:02:13 - Week 2 Weirdness
01:06:17 - Reverbs
01:10:06 - Dude Alerts

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Week 2 has big 2011 energy with lots of emotion, some heartbreak, and plenty of unfinished business. This weekend is loaded with tension and storylines, with Michigan's trip to Oklahoma, another installment of the Cy-Hawk game, a quiet monster between Illinois and Duke, a stinky line between Arizona State and Mississippi State, and a revenge spot for Ole Miss at Kentucky.

In this college football podcast episode, we dive into the biggest matchups of the week, discuss a handful of under-the-radar games, suggest your most ideal quad box setup and much more. Plus, a plea to Virginia Tech, a debate over Ty's yellow shirt, realistic expectations for Oklahoma State vs. Oregon and more!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Naming
5:07 - "Prove It" Teams
12:17 - Week 2 Predictions
15:05 - Michigan vs Oklahoma
19:17 - Iowa vs Iowa State
23:36 - Illinois vs Duke
29:13 - Kansas vs Missouri
33:30 - Arizona State vs Mississippi State
38:00 - Vandy vs Virginia Tech
42:04 - Baylor vs SMU
45:13 - James Madison vs Louisville
51:56 - Oklahoma State vs Oregon
55:34 - USF vs Florida
1:00:28 - Under-The-Radar Games
1:10:18 - Window of Opportunity
1:11:49 - The Quadfather
1:13:13 - Pat League Lightning Round

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We're back to break down the remaining drama from college football's opening weekend, as Miami delivered when the stakes were highest, knocking off Notre Dame 27-24 in a game that felt like a must-win for Mario Cristobal. In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into how the Hurricanes won the line of scrimmage and why Notre Dame's offensive game plan was so confusing. Also, a recap of South Carolina's slugfest with Virginia Tech, the return of "Beamer Ball" as a winning strategy for Shane Beamer, the frustration of watching Kyron Drones, and new steam on the "LaNorris The Creator" movement in popular media.

Plus, a look back at our leftover observations from Week 1, a twin pack of early bird specials looking ahead to the CyHawk rivalry and Michigan's big road trip to Oklahoma, and a lookahead at a meaty Week 2 slate of games.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:52 - Miami beats Notre Dame, 27-24
15:32 - South Carolina holds off Virginia Tech, 24-11
21:57 - Leftover Week 1 Observations
30:33 - Iowa vs Iowa State Predictions
41:37 - Michigan vs Oklahoma Predictions
51:43 - Week 2 Lookahead

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We're back after months away from a full slate of college football games, and Week 1 delivered exactly the kind of chaos we needed. In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into the biggest storylines, starting with Ohio State's defensive masterclass against Texas in a 14-7 slugfest that left more questions than answers about Arch Manning's readiness for the spotlight. Meanwhile, Florida State pulled off the upset of the day, dismantling Alabama 31-17 behind Tommy Castellanos and a Gus Malzahn offense that looked nothing like last year's disaster.

We also break down LSU's statement road win at Clemson, Auburn's ground-and-pound victory over Baylor, and all the smaller storylines that are reshaping our preseason expectations. From quarterback controversies to defensive surprises, we cover the games that mattered most and react to your tweets and voice messages. Plus, we share the weirdest moments from a beautifully bizarre opening weekend, including Joe Tessitore's top buttons and the Oregon Duck's wardrobe malfunction.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
6:44 - Ohio State beats Texas
15:45 - Florida State upsets Alabama
23:33 - LSU outduels Clemson
30:36 - Auburn wins at Baylor
36:36 - Georgia Tech edges out Colorado
40:11 - USF shocks Boise State
45:58 - Tennessee bests Syracuse
49:43 - Big Ten Thoughts
59:19 - SEC Thoughts
1:02:32 - Big 12 Thoughts
1:05:48 - ACC Thoughts
1:06:49 - Role Playing
1:08:30 - 5 Weird Things
1:14:03 - Week 1 Reverbs
1:17:19 - Dude Alerts

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