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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

Jayden Daniels to LSU + the 3-9 Game

Ty and Dan touch on the decision by Jayden Daniels to transfer to LSU (and what it means for Brian Kelly's first season), proposed rule changes in college football, and the highlights from the NFL Combine. Plus, a quick round of the 3-9 Game with a look back at the dozen teams that won only three games in 2021 and how they project looking forward. 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!: ht...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 24 min

Introducing our new podcast: Extra Nuggets

A sneak peak of our new podcast: Extra Nuggets! Listen for a light-hearted trivia conversation between Dan Rubenstein and Adam Amin. Dan and Adam select old Jeopardy! categories from the show’s decades-long run, asking each other the five questions, and then offering up fun, additional context on each of the correct answers. The stakes are low, the potential for random new knowledge is sky-high. Available exclusively at Verballers.com ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Mar 04, 20225 min

Chatting with Desmond Howard + Big Show News!

Ty and Dan welcome ESPN's Desmond Howard to the podcast to talk about his evolution from football legend to broadcaster, the process of learning a new craft, the challenges of covering the ever-changing sport of college football, his affinity for road cycling, fitness, and much more. Plus, big show news as the Solid Verbal Podcast Network welcomes Extra Nuggets to the family! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Mar 03, 20221 hr 9 min

The Oklahoma Story with Jason Kersey

Ty and Dan chat with Jason Kersey of The Athletic to get a better idea of what happened as the Oklahoma football program was turned on its head when Lincoln Riley suddenly bolted for USC. What was the reaction within the program and does the hiring of Brent Venables soften the blow for Sooner Nation? 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...

Mar 01, 20221 hr 4 min

Slam Dunk Coaches

Ty and Dan take a look at first-year head coaches in 2021 and discuss which are on track to be slam dunks and which are getting bricked by the rim. Is Josh Heupel a 360-degree tomahawk slam? Is Steve Sarkisian headed towards an unspectacular tenure at Texas? More importantly, are Shane Beamer and Jedd Fisch wearing those special shoes so they can jump higher? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Support t...

Feb 24, 20221 hr 14 min

Delayed Expansion + Jayden Daniels Transfers

Ty and Dan take a quick look at the latest news around college football, including the decision by conference commissioners to keep the College Football Playoff in its current form through the end of the 2025 season. What does this mean for the sport and what are the sticking points with respect to eventual expansion? Plus, Jayden Daniels decides to transfer away from Arizona State, leaving the Sun Devils in even more uncertain territory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Feb 22, 202247 min

Explaining NIL with Matt Brown

Ty and Dan welcome Matt Brown (from Extra Points with Matt Brown) back to the show to break down how new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules impacted college football through the 2021 college football season and discuss how the sport will be impacted moving forward. Does NIL portend the end of college football as we know it? Is it working as intended? What is the next frontier as NIL matures? Listeners can claim their offer code by going to http://www.extrapointsmb.com/solidverbal . See Privac...

Feb 17, 20221 hr 11 min

What happened between Auburn and Bryan Harsin?

Ty and Dan chat with Justin Ferguson from AuburnObserver.com and try to understand the curious saga that brought Bryan Harsin to the brink of termination as the coach of the Tigers. What exactly prompted the school's internal investigation? Who's in charge of the football program? How worried should fans be about the influx of transfers? And how might the story have been different if the Tigers had won the Iron Bowl or lost Tank Bigsby? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Feb 15, 202256 min

Lincoln Riley Smack Talk + The 2-10 Game

Ty and Dan unpack the Governor of Oklahoma's jab at Lincoln Riley and the age of plausible deniability while recruiting the Transfer Portal. Plus, a spirited guessing game while walking back through teams that went 2-10 last 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....

Feb 10, 20221 hr 7 min

The Bryan Harsin Saga at Auburn + How's Your College Football Marriage?

With Valentine's Day approaching, Ty and Dan take an honest look at some of the highest profile marriages around college football and assess the health of the relationships. Are Ryan Day and Ohio State destined to remain a couple forever? Does Florida State have a wandering eye for Deion Sanders? Is Sark and Texas a match made in heaven or just for Instagram? Plus, the ongoing Bryan Harsin saga at Auburn, Josh Gattis's tumultuous exit from Michigan, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Feb 08, 20221 hr 11 min

Signing Day Movers & Shakers with Brandon Huffman

Ty and Dan welcome back Brandon Huffman from 247Sports to break down the notable stories from National Signing Day, including Texas A&M's historic class, impressive recruiting hauls by new coaches, the names to watch in the 2022 season, the impact of NIL and the one-time 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 omnyst...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 4 min

Harbaugh Rumors + Brian Kelly Weirdness + Surprise Over/Unders

Ty and Dan address the Jim Harbaugh-to-NFL rumors that just won't go away, the very strange yet understandable recruiting antics of LSU's Brian Kelly, and Jaxson Dart's transfer to Ole Miss. Plus, a look back at the teams that overperformed and underperformed their 2021 over/unders -- from Michigan State to USC -- and a conversation about what we got right and what we got really wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Feb 01, 20221 hr 14 min

Sour College Football

Ty and Dan investigate the true inspiration behind Olivia Rodrigo's multi-platinum Sour album and conclude that it was actually written about various college football coaches, players and themes in the recent past. Track-by-track, the album is dissected, discussed and elevated as the true work of college football art that it is. Also, Caleb Williams might go to Wisconsin?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Jan 27, 20221 hr 21 min

Quarterback Transfers: Faith, Fit or Flop?

Ty and Dan highlight the biggest quarterback transfers and evaluate which moves will be perfect fits, which will potentially be flops, and which will require a little bit of faith to succeed. Is Quinn Ewers the player who will bring Texas back? Does Bo Nix to Oregon make sense? Is Max Johnson to Texas A&M a good idea? Why does Kedon Slovis to Pitt feel like a no-brainer? Plus, amid rumors that Jim Harbaugh may be looking to leave Michigan, a quick look at other names who could be in line to ...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 17 min

The Second Year Coach Re-Draft

Ty and Dan take a look at the crop of college football coaches who started with new teams in the weird COVID year of 2020 and re-evaluate how each did in a more normal 2021. Would you rather have Dave Aranda, Mel Tucker, Sam Pittman or Lane Kiffin in charge of your program? Has Mike Leach lost his luster? Is Jeff Hafley the real deal? 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.pat...

Jan 20, 202258 min

Message Board Madness

Ty and Dan pull their favorite selections from the Twitter feed of Message Board Geniuses ( @BoardGeniuses ) and explore important subjects such the conspiracy between Nick Saban and Deion Sanders, the Curse of Katy Perry for Alabama, the possibility of a HerbieLeaks situation at Clemson, the glide path to USC's championship in 2022, renovations to McLane Stadium, and much more. Plus, the latest on the College Football Playoff's expansion efforts, NFL Draft declarations, and Transfer Portal acti...

Jan 18, 20221 hr 24 min

Season Wrap-up + Transfer Portal and Coaching Movement

Ty and Dan walk back through their favorite moments from bowl season and take a gander at the latest activity in the transfer portal and coaching carousel. Could Jim Harbaugh or Ryan Day be NFL candidates? Plus, ways to improve bowl season, mainly through additional publicity stunts. 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...

Jan 13, 20221 hr

Georgia wins! The National Championship Reaction Show

Ty and Dan react to Georgia's 33-18 victory over Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship. How were the Bulldogs able to turn the tables on the Crimson Tide, and what was different in the rematch that gave Georgia its first championship since 1980? 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 inform...

Jan 11, 202240 min

Our Friend in the Desert: Sports Betting and College Football

Ty chats with Tim Murray from VSIN.com about the impact of sports betting on college football, the basic terminology for fans to know, the actual impact of "let down" and "look ahead" situations on Vegas point spreads, gambling superstitions, and picks for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday between Alabama and Georgia. Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at htt...

Jan 07, 20221 hr 1 min

Alabama vs. Georgia: College Football Playoff National Championship Preview

Ty and Dan take one more look at the Alabama vs. Georgia rematch in the College Football Playoff Championship, and take one more ride on the Overthink and Underthink Express. How has each team evolved over the 2021 season? What are the keys to the game? And, most importantly, can Georgia figure out how to stop Bryce Young this time around? Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://...

Jan 05, 20221 hr 3 min

College Football Playoff + New Year's Six Recap

Ty and Dan react to dominant performances in the College Football Playoff by Alabama and Georgia, setting up a rematch in the National Championship on January 10th. Plus, a recap of the rest of the New Year's Six bowl games, as CJ Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba powered an incredible effort in the Rose Bowl, Oklahoma State roared back to steal the Fiesta Bowl from Notre Dame, Baylor outlasted Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl, and Michigan State was just too stubborn to lose to Pitt in the Peach Bowl. An...

Jan 03, 20221 hr 8 min

Recaps & Resolutions

Ty and Dan close out 2021 by recapping another batch of bowl games, featuring Cheez-It Bowl oddities, a new gameplan in the Armed Forces Bowl, a scrum at the Gasparilla Bowl, missed opportunities for Auburn, and Virginia Tech as the "1-2-3 Cancun!" team of bowl season. Plus, a sampling of personal and team-related New Year's Resolutions as we turn the calendar to 2022. Happy New Year! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Dec 31, 20211 hr

Three Reasons Why for New Coaches

Ty and Dan walk back through a crazy Coaching Carousel and play a game of "Three Reasons Why" with next season's crop of new coaches. What is a reason that each will succeed, not succeed, and the biggest reason for concern in the short- or long-term. Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal . Sign up for your chance to win a Desmond Howard signed min...

Dec 29, 20211 hr 6 min

New Year's Six + College Football Playoff Preview

Ty and Dan take a closer look at the New Year's Six bowl games and the College Football Playoff, re-evaluate their initial picks and decide which team's they'd pick against the spread. Does Cincinnati have a chance against Alabama? Is this Michigan's time to shine? What impact will bigtime opt-outs have in the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl? Can Utah win its first ever trip to the Rose Bowl? Does Baylor have enough firepower to win the Sugar Bowl? Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify ...

Dec 27, 20211 hr 12 min

Santa, Swag and Scores

Ty and Dan recap the first batch of bowl games and, at long last, analyze the big list of bowl swag being handed out to participants in this year's postseason. Plus, Danta Claus rides into town with his own brand of toys for this holiday season. Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal . Sign up for your chance to win a Desmond Howard signed mini-hel...

Dec 24, 202151 min

The Transfer Portal (So Far)

Ty and Dan harken back to the days of Super Mario Bros. and grade out the biggest transfers of the season -- Quinn Ewers, Spencer Rattler, Dillon Gabriel, Bo Nix, etc -- wondering which will find exciting new worlds and which will be met with uncertain doom. Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal . Sign up for your chance to win a Desmond Howard si...

Dec 22, 20211 hr 6 min

Behind the Scenes of Lincoln Riley to USC with Ryan Abraham

Ryan Abraham (USCFootball.com / 247 Sports) joins the show to peel the curtain behind USC’s process of hiring Lincoln Riley, what the school is doing to compete behind the scenes with the big boys of the sport, and what Riley’s short and long term vision appears to be for the Trojans. Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal . Sign up for your chance...

Dec 20, 202147 min

Signing Day Recap with Brandon Huffman

Dan chats with Brandon Huffman about the biggest stories of National Signing Day, including Travis Hunter's historic flip from Florida State to Deion Sanders and Jackson State, Texas A&M's huge haul, the early reviews on new college football coaches, and much more. Enter our Bowl Confidence Pool at PlayWinterWonders.com . Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.co...

Dec 17, 202151 min

Super Mega Bowl Preview: Part 2

Ty and Dan take a quick look at a second batch of bowl games, including the New Year's Six and the College Football Playoff. Plus, the effect of the coaching carousel, opt-outs, and an active Transfer Portal will have on bowl season. Enter our Bowl Confidence Pool at PlayWinterWonders.com . Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal . Sign up for your ...

Dec 15, 20211 hr 46 min

Super Mega Bowl Preview: Part 1

Ty and Dan prep the Verballerhood to make its bowl picks by breaking down the first 23 games of bowl season, applying logic, analytics, culinary influences, and curious theories from East Coast Elliott along the way. Enter our Bowl Confidence Pool at PlayWinterWonders.com . Follow The Solid Verbal on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , or wherever you listen to podcasts. Watch our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/thesolidverbal . Sign up for your chance to win a D...

Dec 13, 20211 hr 29 min
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