Until Saturday: A show about college football

n the latest installment in a series of special episodes hosted by Damien Harris covering changes and trends in college football, former USC QB Matt Barkley joins Damien to examine changes at USC and Alabama. How has the Trojan program evolved since Pete Carroll and Lane Kiffin's coaching days? What's the program's trajectory under Lincoln Riley, and what does Matt attribute to USC's rich quarterback legacy? In what ways has Kalen DeBoer changed Alabama's culture for the better? Plus, would Matt have transfered from USC after Pete Carroll left for the NFL?

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Hosts: Damien Harris (@DHx34), Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley)

Audio editor: John Ross

Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)

Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)

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Georgia pummeled Tennessee and Kansas handed BYU its first loss to open the College Football Playoff Pandora's Box. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to Week 12 of the college football season, including if LSU would pay Brian Kelly's buyout, Oregon's near upset, Nebraska's lingering cursed, SMU and Tulane's big wins and more. Plus, could the Big 12 be left out of the playoffs, and how will the SEC playoff chaos shake out?

Rundown:

- Would LSU fire Brian Kelly? (1:45)

- Curt Cignetti got PAID + Dave Aranda & the coaching carousel (11:45)

- Georgia & Carson Beck return to form, beat Tennessee (14:45)

- Oregon escapes Wisconsin in another weird game (20:45)

- Nebraska's curse continues (26:30)

- SMU survives Boston College after QB controversy (31:45)

- Colorado's playoff path continues to open up (36:15)

- Tulane punches AAC title game ticket (40:30)

- Will BYU and the Big 12 get left out of the playoff? (43:15)

- SEC playoff chaos (52:00)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)

Audio editor: John Ross

Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)

Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)

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Georgia and Tennessee have a massive Week 12 game with potential playoff-elimination stakes. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, Damien Harris and Producer Cam preview Week 12 games through 'regrettable or right takes'. Should the Bulldogs bench Carson Beck? What's Nico Iamaleava's status? Is this Clemson's ceiling, and will Nebraska win out because of Dana Holgorsen? Plus, BYU-KU fishy line, a caller wants Curt Cignetti as Alabama's new HC, and what's going on with Big Noon Kickoff? We look at Chris' CFB TV survey for the answers.

Rundown:

- Georgia, SEC playoff chaos brewing (1:30)

- Georgia-Tennessee; Should UGA bench Carson Beck? (8:00)

- Clemson-Pittsburgh; Dabo's Tigers have reached their ceiling (16:30)

- Nebraska-USC; Nebraska will WIN OUT because of Dana Holgorsen (23:45)

- SMU-Boston College; Thomas Castellanos benched? (32:00)

- BYU-KU; A fishy line?! (36:15)

- LSU-Florida; Why the slow coaching carousel? (39:00)

- Voicemail via Gentry: When will Curt Cignetti be Alabama's HC? (42:00)

- FOX Big Noon frustration + TV survey (48:00)

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Audio editor: John Ross

Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)

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In the first of a series of special edition Until Saturday episodes, Damien Harris chats with college football figures about changes, trends, and fascinating topics in the sport. Damien's former New England Patriots teammate and ex-Wisconsin Badger, James White, joins today's podcast to answer: 'Why haven't we seen a running back Heisman since Derrick Henry?" Damien and James share hilarious and insightful tales from their time with Henry and Melvin Gordon, respectively. What traits did those two have in college that apply to Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty and other Heisman hopefuls this season? How good is Jeanty, really, and what will it take for another RB to win the Heisman? Plus, why is the NFL treating RBs poorly?

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Hosts: Damien Harris (@DHx34), James White (@SweetFeet_White)

Audio editor: John Ross

Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)

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Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, and Alabama earned massive wins over Georgia, Miami and LSU, respectively. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to a wild Week 11 of the college football season that included Tigers, squirrels, and tortillas. God, we love this sport. Is this the worst Kirby Smart team? Brian Kelly's NIL ghosts haunt him. Plus, transgression in the Holy War, Colorado and Indiana control their destinies, and STOP THROWING TRASH ON THE FIELD.

Rundown:

- Ole Miss' statement win over Georgia (2:00)

- Haynes King's heroics, and Miami's playoff chances take a hit (9:00)

- Utah AD spazzes; BYU stays alive (18:00)

- Colorado controls their own destiny (26:45)

- Alabama belongs in the playoffs; LSU is lost (33:15)

- Indiana grinds out helmet-sticker win over Michigan (44:00)

- AP Poll vs Chris' 134 Playoff Bracket (44:45)

-Heismans & Criesmans (48:45)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)

Audio editor: John Ross

Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)

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Could Georgia AND Alabama go down in Week 11 of the college football season? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris dig into why the Bulldogs will (and won't) lose to Ole Miss, the unique Alabama-LSU rivalry, Brian Kelly's chance at a birdie, Indiana's chance to earn the committee's respect, and Penn State's chance to lose it. Plus, is USC waving the white flag on the season?

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Rundown:

- Alabama-LSU rivalry + Brian Kelly's cap needs a feather (2:45)

- Colorado's march to playoff vs the tortillas (11:00)

- Georgia will lose to Ole Miss for these reasons (19:30)

- Indiana respect game (29:00)

- Is Miami's defense the WORST of any championship contender ever? (32:00)

- Penn State redemption? (40:00)

- SNEAKY HOLY WAR SPREAD...Vegas knows something...(43:00)

- Is Lincoln Riley waving the white flag? (48:30)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)

Audio editor: John Ross

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The inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff rankings (and the election) took place on Tuesday. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the playoff field, Indiana, BYU and SMU getting screwed, the committee's top-25, ESPN's presentation and more.

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Rundown:

- BYU slight & what it means for Boise State (1:30)

- Alabama's in...for now (3:00)

- Will Ole Miss knock Georgia out? (5:30)

- Indiana slander (7:45)

- Explaining the committee's approach (14:15)

- Boise State's terrific start (16:15)

- 5-seed debate (22:45)

- ESPN & confusing playoff presentation (25:00)

- Top-25 breakdown: Where the committee got it right & wrong (30:45)

- SMU disrespect (33:30)

- Colorado's path & tortillas (43:45)

- Which team will rise up? (44:30)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)

Audio editor: John Ross

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Ohio State, SMU and BYU were major winners in college football Week 10. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris react to the weekend, including Louisville's drubbing of Clemson and Ohio State's gritty win in Happy Valley. Is this the peak of Penn State's football program? Georgia eked out a win against Florida, but Billy Napier's seat isn't much cooler. Texas Tech, Houston and South Carolina shook up the playoff picture while SMU flexed. Plus, a look at the 12-team playoff bracket projections before Tuesday's first rankings. To close, Heismans and Criesmans.

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Rundown:

- Louisville owns Clemson (2:15)

- Ohio State's toughness & Penn State has peaked (7:15)

- Georgia ekes out win, but Billy Napier's seat isn't any cooler (16:25)

- Texas Tech and Houston throw Big 12 into chaos (27:15)

- SMU dogwalks Pitt (35:15)

- South Carolina & Shane Beamer shock Texas A&M (39:00)

- Playoff projections & Tuesday preview (43:50)

- Heismans & Criesmans + Sad Husker Nate's voicemail (52:15)

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Ohio State vs Penn State, Clemson vs Louisville, and Texas A&M vs South Carolina headline a weekend of important narrative games. David Ubben, Damien Harris and Chris Vannini pick Week 10 games, including Georgia vs Florida, Oregon vs Michigan and more. Plus, it's blind resume comp time ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings.

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Rundown:

- Coaching comm concerns (2:00)

- Ohio State vs Penn State (6:30)

- Clemson vs Louisville (16:15)

- Texas A&M vs South Carolina (22:15)

- SMU vs Louisville (29:30)

- Oregon vs Michigan (35:30)

- Georgia vs Florida (39:30)

- Blind resume comps (46:30)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)

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The Ole Miss Rebels spent over $10 million on their roster this season. David Ubben spoke with members inside Ole Miss athletics and their collective to find out why this was the time for Lane Kiffin and crew to go all-in. But, after losing to LSU, was the spend worth it? David and Chris Vannin dive into the idea of 'championship windows' and donor fatigue being fake, why programs will continue to spend, the overwhelming positives of NIL, parity in college football and more. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions.

Rundown:

- (3:00) Ole Miss' $10M roster and championship windows

- (7:00) Donor fatigue is a fallacy

- (10:30) Nick Saban and frustrated coaches

- (16:00) Early, aggressive NIL spenders are finding great success

- (19:15) Shifts in NIL spending?

- (21:15) Grayson McCall and a better future

- (26:00) The power of parity

- (31:15) Keeping talent in college football

- (35:30) Cam Ward and guys moving up to P4

- (39:00) It's not perfect

- (42:30) Voicemail: Chris from Portland, "What's with all the upsets?"

- (45:45) Mailbag Q via Todd D.: Tie-breaker insanity

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini)

Audio editor: John Ross

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