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Cube Show: Presented by Wickles Pickles

Cole Cubelic
Weekly college football analysis with a focus on the SEC. Hosted by ESPN & SEC Network analyst, Cole Cubelic. All of the insight, none of the BS. This series is sponsored by Wickles Pickles
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Jimbo Fisher & Zac Arnett fired & why one part of Georgia's team could be a big problem, plus more from Week 11

Alabama secured the West with its win over Kentucky. They'll face Georgia in the SEC title in a few weeks. It was a weekend of great games with Georgia knocking off Ole Miss, LSU beating Florida, and A&M beating Mississippi State, but the story everyone is talking about this week is how those two teams fired their head coaches. Texas A&M's fired Jimbo Fisher, who will get a record buyout, and Mississippi State fired Zac Arnett. So why did the Aggies and Bulldogs make the move so early? C...

Nov 13, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Why Milroe made it happen for Bama & how Georgia impressed, plus more Week 10 takeaways

In Saturday's battle of SEC West heavyweights, both LSU's Jayden Daniels and Alabama's Jalen Milroe showed up. Here's why Milroe put his team on track to make the SEC championship. Meanwhile, Georgia knocked off Mizzou in its bid to win the East again. Arkansas finally won a close game and beat Florida in OT to earn their first SEC win. Ole Miss edged out Texas A&M to remain a top 10 team. Cole Cubelic breaks down all these games and more in the latest episode of Cube Show. Title Sponsor: WI...

Nov 07, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Georgia barrels through Florida. Can anyone stop them? Plus more SEC Week 9 takeaways

In a weekend of prime SEC East matchups, the Georgia-Florida game proved to be no contest. Georgia continues to barrel ahead toward another appearance in the SEC championship and college football playoff. Tennessee vs. Kentucky lived up to the billing, however. In the West, Auburn got the better of Mississippi State as both teams push toward bowl eligibility. Meanwhile, Ole Miss dominated Vandy and Texas A&M took care of South Carolina. Cole Cubelic walks you through Week 9 in the SEC. Title...

Oct 30, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 56

How Alabama took one from Tennessee & what Mizzou is doing that you don't see + more from Week 8 in the SEC

For the first half of football, Tennessee looked like they were going to run away with it against Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Things looked very different in the second half. In Auburn, the Ole Miss offense proved too much for the Tigers to handle. Mississippi State edged out Arkansas in the SEC's lowest scoring game of the week. LSU ran up the score against Army. And Mizzou continued its hot streak against South Carolina. Cole Cubelic is here to walk you through each of the SEC's Week 8 games and lo...

Oct 23, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Where Tennessee dominated and is Florida back? Plus more SEC Week 7 takeaways

Kentucky looked like the were ready to run away with it against Mizzou but the Tigers had other ideas. Meanwhile, the Bayou Bengals mauled the Auburn Tigers. Alabama held on to stop a second half Razorbacks comeback. Florida edged out South Carolina and left us wondering: is Florida back? Tennessee is back to dominating ahead of their match up with the Crimson Tide. Cole Cubelic is here to break down all the games from Week 7 and look ahead to the rest of the SEC season. Title Sponsor: WICKLES P...

Oct 16, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Why Georgia is still king & which two players had their best games for Bama? Plus more from Week 6

The battle between unbeaten Georgia and Kentucky turned out not to be much of a battle. LSU pulled away from Missouri late. Alabama beat the Aggies on their home turf and Ole Miss edged out Arkansas in another week of tough SEC matchups. Right now, Georgia looks like they could run the table again. But is Alabama starting to figure things out? Cole Cubelic is back to break down the latest from the SEC and beyond. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for ...

Oct 09, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 53

How Ole Miss changed their offense and why the Tennessee offense was so different & ore from Week 5

The Ole Miss bounced back and gave Lane Kiffin a nail biter win over LSU. Georgia had its hands full with Auburn. Kentucky keeps on winning and Tennessee did something different this weekend. All that plus more as Cole Cubelic breaks down every SEC matchup from Week 5. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: BLUE DELTA JEANS: Top of the line, custom denim. Go to bluedeltajeans.com MAN...

Oct 02, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Who is the best QB in the SEC right now? Can Bama's defense carry them? More Week 4 takeaways

Week four in the SEC saw Alabama bounce back score another win over Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss, the A&M defense stifle Auburn and Hugh Freeze, LSU win a squeaker over Arkansas, South Carolina get the win at home over Mississippi State, Kentucky topple Vandy, and the rest of the SEC take care of business against non-conference opponents. So what do we know about these teams after four weeks? Who is a contender and who is a pretender? These questions answered and more on this week's Cube Show. T...

Sep 25, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Why Florida's defense dominated Tennessee, is Alabama's offense repairable and more Week 3 takeaways

Florida's defense smothered Tennessee's offense this weekend. Missouri knocked off Kansas State and set a field goal record in the process. Vanderbilt and Arkansas stumbled against UNLV and BYU. Week three left a lot of SEC teams with questions, but nobody has a bigger question mark hanging over them than Alabama right now. Is the offense fixable? Can they find an answer at QB and their offensive line? How is Georgia feeling after a tight win over South Carolina. All these questions and more on ...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Can Bama & AM bounce back? Auburn, Ole Miss, & Miss St wins deserve more credit & more from Week Two

What went wrong from Alabama and Texas A&M this week? It was another week with marquee losses for the SEC, even while other teams took care of business. We break down good wins for Ole Miss and Mississippi State, a tough loss for Vanderbilt and everything in between. Every SEC match up broken down for you. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: BLUE DELTA JEANS: Top of the line, ...

Sep 11, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 49

What happened to LSU? How scary is Quinshon Judkins? Is Milroe the guy? And other Week One takeaways

Some teams in the SEC have a lot to feel good about this week. But the teams with the marquee matchups left a lot on the table. Cole Cubelic breaks down every week one match up in the SEC. Is Jalen Milroe the guy for Alabama going forward? Can LSU bounce back? Tennessee took care of business, but should we worry about their slow start against Virginia? How much better can Quinshon Judkins get? All these questions answered and more on the latest Cube Show. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly...

Sep 04, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Week 1 Matchups, Week 0 recaps & why USC isn't going to win a title this season

We finally have football games to discuss! Cole Cubelic breaks down the Vanderbilt - Hawaii game, plus others from around college football like Notre Dame - Navy and USC - San Jose St. One thing that's clear? These Trojans are not title bound. Cole also breaks down the matchups heading into week one. Welcome back to football, everybody. Title Sponsor: Wickles Pickles: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: BLUE DEL...

Aug 27, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Preseason Top Ten and Playoff Predictions

Can Georgia threepeat? With college football just around the corner, Cole Cubelic is here with the Cube Show preseason top ten and his playoff predictions. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: BLUE DELTA JEANS: Top of the line, custom denim. Go to bluedeltajeans.com MANSCAPED: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code CUBE at Manscaped.com. BLUE CHEW: Try BlueChew FREE when you u...

Aug 20, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 45

What WWE star did Nick Saban invite to speak to players & other stories with Conrad Thompson

Who is the biggest heel in college football right now? What WWE superstar did Saban invite to speak to his players? Who are the biggest college football fans in professional wrestling? Conrad Thompson welcomes Cole Cubelic into the Podcast Heat network with a conversation about college football, professional wrestling and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 202348 min

Top 5 SEC offensive lines for 2023 and how they will impact their teams, plus fall practice updates

Who are the best O-Lines in the SEC? Cole Cubelic breaks down his top five before taking a look at the position for each team, why it matters, why it's a big deal, and why it's something maybe we should pay a little bit more attention to. Plus we break down some of the latest takeaways from fall camp, including those QB comments from Hugh Freeze. Thanks for listening to Cube Show, your source for Sunday college football news and the analysis of SEC football. Please rate, review and subscribe to ...

Aug 13, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 44

What will conference realignment mean for the SEC? Plus the latest insights from camp

This week we basically saw the PAC-12 vanish before our eyes. What does the future of college football look like when the dust from the realignment news settles? We'll break down the financial and emotional impact of lost (and new) rivalries on players, fans, and programs. We also take you on a journey through the history of college football, exploring how regionality has been essential since the beginning.As we march towards the kickoff, we bring you exclusive insights from camps and scrimmages...

Aug 06, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 41

One big question for every SEC team heading into camp

With camp starting this week for SEC teams, Cole Cubelic is here with one pressing question for every team in the league. Plus we tackle questions about realignment for the Pac-12 and Big 12. What does Colorado's moving to the Big 12 mean for the future? Could Arizona be next?The season is just weeks away. Stay ready and stay informed with the Cube Show. Thanks for listening to Cube Show, your source for Sunday college football news and the analysis of SEC football. Please rate, review and subsc...

Jul 30, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Why you shouldn't worry about the Georgia QB situation and what else we learned at SEC Media Days

This week, we take you inside the room at SEC media days, breaking down what we heard from players and coaches all week. You'll learn why Brock Bowers should be in the discussion for best player in college football. You'll hear why Georgia isn't worried about their QB and why a certain other team is happy we aren't talking about their QB. And whether this week changed our expectations for any team heading into the season. Plus a whole lot more. Thanks for listening to Cube Show, your source for ...

Jul 23, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 39

SEC Power Rankings: Where does your favorite team rank heading into SEC Media Days and the 2023 Season?

SEC Media Days kick off this week and Cole Cubelic is here with his power rankings for where all the teams stand heading into the 2023 season. Georgia may be the back-to-back national champions but where do they stand heading into the 2023 season? Are they still the team to beat or has someone knocked them from the pedestal? Find out on the latest Cube Show. Thanks for listening to Cube Show, your source for Sunday college football news and the analysis of SEC football. Please rate, review and s...

Jul 16, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 38

What are the toughest, loudest and most underrated stadium environments in the SEC?

Where is the hardest place to win in the SEC? Is it Death Valley at night? Is it the Swamp? Is it Neyland Stadium? This week, Cole Cubelic breaks down what it's like to play in every single stadium in the SEC, sharing his personal experience as a player and as an on-field commentator, to give you a deep look at the hardest, the loudest, and the most underrated playing environments in the SEC. He also gives you his pick for the five toughest places to win in the league. Plus a little thoughts on ...

Jul 09, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 37

Unraveling the Impact of College Football Transfers: A Deep Dive into the SEC Landscape

Brace yourself as we unravel the non-QB transfers for every SEC school. We'll look at the instant impact of Jyaire Shorter at Auburn and Dominic Lovett at Georgia. What will Caden Prieskorn do for Ole Miss? What about Trey Knox at South Carolina? We'll look at these players and more. We also break down the NCAA's attempts to regulate NIL. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July, everybody. Thanks for listening to Cube Show, your source for Sunday college football news and the analysis of SEC footba...

Jul 02, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Convos with Cole: Jim Nagy on how the transfer portal has changed player evals for the NFL draft

Join Cole Cubelic for a fascinating conversation with Jim Nagy, the Executive Director of the Reese's Senior Bowl, as we navigate the intricacies of the NFL scouting process, focusing on the transfer portal's impact. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Jim helps us understand the complexities and the potential benefits of the portal on player evaluation. He presents an intriguing case of a player who leveraged the portal to further his career, emphasizing the value of diverse opinions in scou...

Jun 28, 202334 min

Top Five SEC Position Matchups to Get You Excited about College Football in 2023

Join us this week as we broadcast from the stunning Marriott Grand Hotel in Fairhope, Alabama and tackle the top five position group matchups going into the 2023 season. We also break down the latest comments from Kirk Herbstreit. Thanks for listening to Cube Show, your source for Sunday college football news and the analysis of SEC football. Please rate, review and subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. Plus follow our show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYaSxqmxwMV...

Jun 25, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Who is the SEC's best player at every position? Plus 2024 schedule breakdown and Father's Day memories

Do you remember those unforgettable college football moments you shared with your dad? In this special Father's Day edition, we take a trip down memory lane and share our favorite memories alongside our dads on the sidelines. We also received some heartwarming stories from our listeners, from flying to Gainesville for a special game to witnessing a beatdown in Tallahassee. College football has a unique way of bringing families together, and these memories are a testament to that.Plus we discuss ...

Jun 18, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Who will go out on top? What to expect from Texas and Oklahoma’s last year in the Big 12

Cole Cubelic is here to welcome Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC with our latest spring preview. The Longhorns and the Sooners are the favorites to win the Big 12 in their final season before joining the SEC. But which team has the edge? We dive into the expectations of being a quarterback in Texas and how the media creates narratives for these players.We break down the talent of the Texas wide receiver corps and discuss the potential of Texas as a Big 12 contender. Who are the key matchups to watc...

Jun 11, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Don't panic about the SEC's eight game schedule + The biggest obstacles for Miss St. in Zach Arnett's first year

Earlier this week, the SEC announced plans to keep an eight game conference schedule in 2024, despite a push by some teams to move to a nine game model. Here's why you shouldn't worry too much about the eight game plan. Plus, Cole Cubelic is back with his latest spring preview. This week, we're looking at Mississippi State and new head coach Zach Arnett. This team has a few hurdles in its path including a tough division schedule and adjustments to a new offensive scheme. But there's a lot to lik...

Jun 04, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Why can Ole Miss win ten games this season? They've got the best returning RB in college football

The Ole Miss Rebels may not have a stud wide receiver, but they've got Quinshon Judkins, the best running back in college football. That's going to open up a lot of possibilities for Lane Kiffin's offense, no matter who winds up quarterback. Right now it looks like Jaxson Dart is going to be the guy. There's a lot of good pieces for this Ole Miss team and we'll see what Pete Golding brings to the table as the new defensive coordinator. This is a team that could surprise some of their opponents b...

May 28, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Why Tennessee could win the SEC East in 2023

The ceiling for this Tennessee team is higher than most people believe. Josh Heupel's team is building on last year's success and Joe Milton is a mobile quarterback who can throw the deep ball. They've got question marks on the offensive line and in the defensive secondary but there's no reason this can't team can't make a run this year. Cole Cubelic breaks down the Tennessee roster and schedule in our latest spring preview. Plus the latest from the transfer portal. Thanks for listening to Cube ...

May 21, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Can Kirby Smart and Georgia threepeat?

Cole Cubelic is back with another spring preview. This time we're looking at the back to back defending college football champions with one big question. With a record number of players departing to the draft after the past two seasons, does Georgia have the pieces to do it again? Plus, Cole breaks down the transfer portal pickups for Alabama, Ole Miss and Arkansas. Thanks for listening to Cube Show, your source for Sunday college football news and the analysis of SEC football. Please rate, revi...

May 14, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Why LSU could win a national title in 2023 + Payton Thorne is a great fit for Auburn and more portal news

Brian Kelly's LSU team has the right pieces for its schedule this season. Jayden Daniels has a strong receiving corps. Kyren Lacy is dynamic in the backfield. There's a lot to like about this team, even if there are a few question marks. Cole Cubelic breaks down what we can expect from the Tigers this season in our latest spring preview.Plus, it was another busy week in the transfer portal. And no one had a busier week than Auburn. Cole explains why Payton Thorne is a great fit for Auburn at QB ...

May 07, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 28
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