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The Solid Verbal College Football

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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!

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Episodes

2020 Big 12 Conference Preview

Ty and Dan get ready for the 2020 college football season by releasing their first conference preview and discussing the ins-and-outs of the Big 12. Is Oklahoma still the team to beat? How close is Texas to being back? Does Oklahoma State or Iowa State instill more confidence? What will Baylor look like under Dave Aranda? Is Gary Patterson past his prime? Does Kansas State improve on its surprise 2019 results? And which of Texas Tech, West Virginia and Kansas will be the conference cellar dwelle...

Aug 07, 20201 hr 33 min

August Q&A

Ty and Dan field questions from the Verballerhood and discuss whether Notre Dame is technically "in" a conference, "foundational" program events, pandemic documentary ideas and more. Plus, a Pac-12-heavy news cycle and further hints at what the 2020 college football season might look like. Links from the show: Pac-12 football players show unity, list demands in letter to conference Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich tells WR Kassidy Woods joining unity group would create 'an issue' Pa...

Aug 05, 20201 hr 7 min

Notre Dame Joins the ACC?!

Ty and Dan circle the wagons and react to the news that the ACC is adding Notre Dame and expanding to 15-teams for the 2020 college football season. How will this affect the state of play in the ACC and impact the rest of the sport in the short and long term? Links from the show: ACC sets 11-game fall football schedule, includes Notre Dame SEC football moving toward conference-only 2020 schedule Va. Tech CB Farley to opt out, prep for NFL draft Texas looking at 25% attendance capacity for home f...

Jul 31, 202048 min

The Sinful Seven with Richard Johnson

Ty and Dan chat with Richard Johnson about the upcoming release of The Sinful Seven: Sci-fi Western Legends of the NCAA, as well as the financial difficulties facing athletic programs amid ongoing uncertainties. Plus, Ohio State's plan for fans, the ACC's pending announcement, the Big 12's wait-and-see tactic, and Miami's new starting quarterback. Links from the show: Pre-order The Sinful Seven: Sci-fi Western Legends of the NCAA Emmert “concerned” about starting fall sports Ohio State football ...

Jul 29, 20201 hr 5 min

The Washed List

Ty and Dan talk through the Pac-12's 10-game season model, Notre Dame's fall target, and much more. Plus, introducing The Solid Verbal's Washed List, a compilation the things that make you feel really old. Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts . Links from the show: Pac-12 finalizing 10-game conference-only schedule for 2020 college football season with delayed start Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick: Start Later, Play 8-10 Games Michigan...

Jul 24, 20201 hr

Postseason Possibilities

Ty and Dan run through California's decision to postpone high school sports in the fall, Texas's ambitious plan for fans, and more. Plus, a hypothetical look at the wacky ways college football could conduct a postseason. Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts . Links from the show: UC Berkeley to begin fall semester with remote instruction California announces delay of high school football season until December 2020 or January 2021 SW...

Jul 22, 202054 min

Could Notre Dame's season really be canceled?

Ty and Dan break down the latest news around college football as the NCAA tries to establish a testing protocol and smaller conferences postpone their fall seasons. Plus, Ty is joined by Pete Sampson from The Athletic to discuss the fun internet meme around Notre Dame's altered schedule, why the phone is ringing on Jack Swarbrick's hook, the prospects of a spring season, the hiring of Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator, and more! Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , ...

Jul 17, 202041 min

College Football Bangers + Drum and Fife Strife

Ty and Dan discuss the Patriot League's decision to cancel fall sports, J.T. Daniels's immediate eligibility at Georgia, crazy projections at Iowa State and much more. Plus, a look at the toughest and most interesting five-game schedules in college football. Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts . Links from the show: Patriot League announces decisions surrounding fall season Ex-USC QB J.T. Daniels has waiver to play at Georgia Iowa ...

Jul 15, 202059 min

Late Breaking Conference News + The Most Drivable Season

Ty and Dan react to news that the Big Ten, and perhaps other conferences, will not be playing non-conference games this fall. Plus, the Ivy League's precedent, "pauses" at Ohio State and North Carolina, and major cuts at Stanford. And, amid an uncertain outlook, a proposal to make college football as drivable as possible. Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts . Links from the show: Ivy League scraps college football and fall sports f...

Jul 10, 202056 min

COVID-19 & College Football Season Contingencies

Ty and Dan have a conversation with The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach in light of her article about the Ivy League's significance amid growing uncertainty around a 2020 college football season. Is moving the season to spring a real possibility? What are administrators saying behind the scenes? With COVID-19 cases spiking, when can fans expect clarity from the powers-that-be? Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts . Links from the show: I...

Jul 08, 202048 min

USC's season in doubt + July Q&A

Ty and Dan break down USC's move to an online semester and assess the ramifications for the 2020 college football season. Plus, a Verballer Q&A for the Fourth of July weekend. Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Jul 03, 20201 hr 10 min

College Football RPG

Ty and Dan walk through a choose-your-own-adventure arc while addressing some of college football's most pressing issues, from COVID-19 to conference realignment and players getting paid. Plus, a quick look at the news, featuring more uncertainty about the start of the 2020 college football season, more coronavirus cases at Clemson, a "pause" at Arizona, and Under Armour's sudden move away from UCLA and Cal. Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Goo...

Jul 01, 20201 hr 20 min

How Will the 2020 College Football Season Look on TV?

Fox Sports’s Adam Amin joins the show to peel back the curtain on the details of what goes into a college football broadcast on networks like FOX, ESPN, CBS, and NBC in a “normal” year and how that looks to change during the 2020 college football season with safety protocols in place. Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Google Podcasts . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Jun 26, 20201 hr 20 min

Blue Ship Draft

Ty and Dan examine Bud Elliott's Blue-Chip Ratio for 2020 and make their case for which teams are contenders and which are pretenders. Plus, more COVID-19 cases at Clemson, LSU, and Kansas State, a push for player protections at UCLA, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 24, 20201 hr 23 min

An Interview with Joe Moorhead, Oregon's new Offensive Coordinator

Ty and Dan connect to discuss the latest in college football’s very strange offseason, including COVID-19 testing during voluntary summer workouts, the Florida Gators dropping a popular chant, and scheduling news for the 2020 season and beyond. Plus, a chat with new Oregon Offensive Coordinator Joe Moorhead about coaching during a pandemic, his offseason philosophies, and how his approach to recruiting and scheme has evolved over the years. Listen to this episode on our website and subscribe on ...

Jun 19, 202043 min

Chuba Hubbard confronts Mike Gundy, COVID Cases, and Third Year Coach Q&A

Ty and Dan discuss Chuba Hubbard's stand against Mike Gundy as well as new cases of COVID-19 at Alabama, Clemson, Texas and beyond. Plus, a prom-themed looked at third year head coaches going into the 2020 college football season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 17, 20201 hr 12 min

College Football Influencers

Ty and Dan examine the world of college football's social media influencers and chat with Derek Marckel, Michigan State's superstar Creative Director, and Hayes Fawcett, the graphic designer for the biggest recruits in the land. Plus, a quick look at the news of the last week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Jun 10, 20201 hr 17 min

Justyn Ross, the COVID Testing Conundrum, and Verballer Q&A

Ty and Dan discuss the loss of Justyn Ross for the 2020 season and the expensive challenge of coronavirus testing heading into the fall before opening up an overflowing mailbag to chat about Tua's longlasting impact, Kyler Murray vs. Lamar Jackson, proposed changes to the transfer rule, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudi...

Jun 03, 20201 hr 11 min

First Place Losers: Part 3

Ty and Dan conclude their three-part breakdown of college football runners up, walking back through the tug of war between Alabama and Clemson between 2015-2019, Georgia getting punched in the stomach by a young Tua Tagovailoa, and a requisite comparison of all teams to 2005 USC. Plus, a quick look at where the college football season stands, amid the pandemic, as we enter the summer months. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

May 28, 202056 min

Will there be a college football season in 2020?

Ty and Dan discuss the major questions facing college football amid the coronavirus pandemic. Will there be a season? What safety protocols will be in place? What will be the unintended consequences and financial implications? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 22, 202052 min

First Place Losers: Part 2

Ty and Dan continue their exploration of college football's greatest losers, this time examining the runners up from 2010-2014. How do Oregon's 2010 and 2014 teams compare? What would LSU's 2019 offense have looked like with its receivers from 2011? Could 2013 Auburn have beaten 2005 USC? And what was the deal with 2012 Notre Dame? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreo...

May 15, 20201 hr 8 min

First Place Losers: Part 1

Ty and Dan examine college football's runners up from 2005-2009, from Reggie Bush-era USC to Colt McCoy's final season at Texas, and break down how close each team was to winning a championship before ranking them against each other. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 08, 20201 hr 2 min

Geoff Schwartz on college football draft trends, quarantine life

Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins Dan to talk about what the 2020 NFL Draft tells us about college football, including QB evaluations, conference reputations, and how prospects get overlooked. . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 30, 202036 min

Lingering College Football Takes

Ty and Dan collect some of the Verballerhood's lingering and controversial college football opinions and decide whether they agree or disagree. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 23, 202055 min

Making Peace With: The 2007 Fiesta Bowl

Ty and Dan rehash Boise State's dramatic win over Oklahoma in the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. How big were Chris Petersen's stones? Could Oklahoma have won running a read option offense? Did Boise's blown lead have a positive effect on the program? And what was Chris Myers doing during Ian Johnson's marriage proposal? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverb...

Apr 17, 20201 hr 3 min

Making Peace With: The 2003 Fiesta Bowl

Ty and Dan relive Ohio State's 31-24 victory over Miami in the 2003 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. How good was Ken Dorsey? What did Ohio State's offense look like with Craig Krenzel at the helm? How did it feel to watch a game before the era of the spread offense? And who was the best player on a field of incredible players that Friday night? Plus, Bruce Feldman stops by to offer his firsthand account. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Apr 10, 20201 hr 18 min

Throwback Thursday: Auburn beats Oregon

Ty and Dan rewatch and relive Auburn's 22-19 win over Oregon in the 2011 BCS National Championship and recap their first ever trip to a title game. Plus, a conversation with Jeff Palmer about the reaction from inside the Duck locker room. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 03, 20201 hr 27 min

Throwback Thursday: The Bush Push

Ty and Dan rewatch and relive the iconic USC-Notre Dame matchup in 2005. What were the highlights and lowlights? What was it like to be in the stadium? What did Yogi Roth think as an offensive analyst? And what was the deal with NBC's old intro score? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 27, 20201 hr 25 min

Isolation Play

Ty and Dan dial in from their respective bunkers, take a look back at the black swan events of the 2019 season, and determine which were isolated events or part of a larger trend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 19, 202055 min

Cake Bosses

Ty and Dan examine the intricate tiers of college football, defining the programs in each and the teams best suited to move up in the college football world. Also, is lasagna a savory cake? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 13, 20201 hr 3 min
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