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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

CFB Live on Spotify (9/1): Week 1 Hype, Ty vs. The World, Introducing the Gosling JackedTracker

With only a few short hours before the start of Week 1, Ty, Dan, and a group of eager Verballers discuss the exciting week ahead of college football, as the 2022 season kicks into high gear. A look at the watchability of the weekend's action, the introduction of the Gosling JackedTracker, a game of Ty vs. The World, and much more. Tune in next Thursday at 5pm ET / 2pm PT for College Football Thursdays. Visit solidverbal.com/spotify to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Sep 02, 202246 min

College Football Week 1 Preview, Picks & Predictions: The 2022 Season is Here!

It's been a long, cold offseason, but alas the season has arrived. Ty and Dan roar with Week 1 enthusiasm and offer their picks for a loaded slate of opening games. Does Big Game Bo Nix have a chance to upset Georgia? Why are people sleeping on Cincinnati vs. Arkansas? Can Utah dump Florida in Billy Napier's first game in Gainesville? Will Ohio State cover a 17 point spread against Notre Dame? Plus, Brian Kelly's opening tester as LSU squares off against Florida State, a sneaky matchup for North...

Sep 01, 20221 hr 29 min

After Further Review & Week 0 Highlights + College Football Podcast for 8/31

Ty and Dan react to Nebraska's loss in Week 0, Drake Maye's impressive showing, and dominant efforts on the ground by Florida State and Vanderbilt. Plus, a wave of new starting quarterback announcements to sift through, including a curious decision by Jim Harbaugh. And one final chance to amend their thoughts on Power 5 teams before the 2022 college football season kicks off in Week 1. Links: Join our season-long pick'em contest at playruntheboard.com Visit Verballers.com for more info on The So...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 8 min

The Fantasy Things Draft 2022: Live in Chicago + College Football Podcast for 8/29

Ty, Dan and a legion of Verballers descend upon Chicago for the annual drafting of players, coaches, narratives and goofy tropes for the college football season ahead. 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....

Aug 29, 20221 hr 2 min

CFB Live on Spotify (8/25): Week 0 Ruminations, RoosterGate at South Carolina, Plucky Teams in 2022, and Ty vs. The World

With an appetizer slate of 11 FBS games set to kickoff in Week 0, we take a look at the matchups that are most interesting to us and weigh whether or not we believe in Scott Frost. Plus, an overly optimistic look at quarterback retreads, an important discussion about the next name for South Carolina's rooster mascot, a weirdly suggestive debate over college football's pluckiest teams, and another round of Ty vs. The World, feat. Tommy Defeato. Tune in next Thursday at 5pm ET / 2pm PT for College...

Aug 26, 202248 min

College Football Week 0 Preview, Betting Picks + Mailbag Questions: Part 2 + College Football Podcast for 8/25

Ty and Dan look ahead to a college football appetizer in Week 0 and make their picks as Nebraska plays Northwestern in Ireland. Then, a quick look the latest quarterback announcements around college football before diving back into Part 2 of the big Week 0 mailbag. Sign up for Run The Board Extra Credit Weekend at playruntheboard.com Join us every Thursday at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT for College Football Thursdays, live on Spotify: http://www.solidverbal.com/spotify Come see us live in Chicago on...

Aug 25, 202254 min

Week 0 Mailbag: Part 1 + College Football Podcast for 8/24

Ty and Dan prep for the start of the college football season with an overflowing inbox of Verballer questions. Who will be the feelgood team of college football in 2022? What about the sport should we freeze in John Hammond's amber cane? What would happen if Paul Chryst went on Shark Tank? What piece of football equipment would you consider wearing around casually? Plus, more details on Extra Credit Weekend, the upcoming Fantasy Things Live Draft in Chicago and the goofy games you can expect on ...

Aug 24, 202245 min

Zag Bets + New Starters + College Football Podcast for 8/22

A quick update on the latest news around the college football world, including new starting quarterbacks at Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, and other schools, as well as key injuries that you need to know. Plus, a look at "zag" bets, including over/unders, risers/fallers, coaches to be fired or leave, and more. And a quick reminder about the Chicago live show this Saturday, August 27th , and a special announcement about Extra Credit Weekend. For more about our Chicago live show, visit solidverballive...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 3 min

CFB Live on Spotify (8/18): The Big Ten's Billions, Summer Crushes, Ty vs. The World, and more

On the premiere of College Footbal Thursdays with The Solid Verbal , live on Spotify, we look at the Big Ten's gazillion dollar media deal, play a game of too high/too low with the preseason AP Top 25, divulge our summer college football crushes, and kick off a long season of Ty vs. The World. This is the first 45-minutes of our live broadcast. Tune in next Thursday at 5pm ET / 2pm PT for College Football Thursdays. Visit solidverbal.com/spotify to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Aug 19, 202247 min

The Pac-12 South and Mountain West West Preview for 2022

A look at the high-flying Pac-12 South, galvanized by the arrival of Lincoln Riley at USC and stabilized by Kyle Whittingham and the Utah Utes. Will USC's influx of big name transfers mean instant success? Can Utah be a playoff team? What's stopping UCLA from being a darkhorse contender? Is Arizona State beyond repair? Will Arizona be sneaky good? Will Colorado win a game? Plus, a quick glance at the Mountain West West and BYU. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 21 min

The Pac-12 North and Mountain West Mountain Preview for 2022 + College Football Podcast for 8/17

It's the most scorned division of college football's most curious conference in 2022. What exactly does the season have in store for the Pac-12 North? Will Bo Nix and Dan Lanning give Oregon a boost? What does Washington State have in common with Kevin Costner? Will Kalen DeBoer rectify Washington's woeful offense? Will Oregon State play defense? Is Stanford BACK? Who put this schedule together for Cal?! Plus, a quick glance at the Mountain West Mountain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Aug 17, 20221 hr 20 min

The SEC West and Sun Belt West Preview for 2022 + College Football Podcast for 8/15

Ty and Dan put a Tarantino spin on this year's SEC West. Does Alabama have a weakness? Will LSU be better than you think? Is now the time to jump aboard the Zach Calzada Armada and the Auburn Tigers? Could Texas A&M win the SEC? Can Mississippi State put the pieces together? Can Lane Kiffin assemble his portal pieces quickly enough to endure a brutal schedule? Plus, a quick glance at the Sun Belt West. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 17 min

The SEC East and Sun Belt East Preview for 2022 + College Football Podcast for 8/11

Ty and Dan turn their gaze to the SEC East and ask the most obvious question of the 2022 college football season: Can the Georgia Bulldogs follow-up last season's championship with a repeat effort? How good can Tennessee be if it gets Heisman Hooker? Is Will Levis really a first round NFL prospect? Will Florida be sneaky good in Billy Napier's first season? Is Missouri headed to Half Team'ville? What good team will South Carolina randomly beat? And Vandy. Ahhh, Vandy. Plus, a quick glance at the...

Aug 11, 20221 hr 7 min

The Big Ten West and MAC West Preview for 2022 + College Football Podcast for 8/10

Ty and Dan continue their run of previews and focus on the Big Ten West. Will Scott Frost have better luck in 2022? Is Iowa still the favorite to win the division? Will Bobby Engram's arrival at Wisconsin mean a more creative offense? What are teh odds of a darkhorse run by Minnesota? How will Purdue rebound after losing David Bell and George Karlaftis? How long until Illinois is more than just plucky? Can Northwestern get back to being a Half Team? Plus, a quick look at the MAC West. See Privac...

Aug 10, 20221 hr 17 min

The Big Ten East and MAC East Preview for 2022 + College Football Podcast for 8/8

Ty and Dan do a deep dive of the Big Ten East and make the case for the Ohio State Buckeyes as this season's national champ. What is the biggest question for Ryan Day going into the 2022 campaign? Can Michigan repeat as the top team in the conference despite mass turnover on defense? What does Penn State have in common with Nic Cage? Do we trust Michigan State for another double-digit win season? Can Connor Bazelak give Indiana a boost? Is this the year Maryland knocks off one of the top four te...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 11 min

The ACC Atlantic and American Conference Preview for 2022: Part 2 + College Football Podcast for 8/4

Ty and Dan complete their preview of the ACC by diving deep into the quarterback-rich Atlantic Division. Is this the year DJ Uiagalelei takes a big step forward and propels Clemson back into the Playoff? Is NC State the *actual* best team in the conference? Will Malik Cunningham get any support at Louisville? Can we trust Wake Forest? Can Mike Norvell finally solve Florida State's offensive line issues? Should Boston College scare you? Can Syracuse pass the football? Plus, a quick look at a seco...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 3 min

The ACC Coastal, American Conference and Notre Dame Preview for 2022: Part 1 + College Football Podcast for 8/3

Ty and Dan dissect the ACC Coastal and Notre Dame in advance of the 2022 college football season. Why was Mario Cristobal the right hire for Miami? Can Pitt rebound after losing both Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison in one offseason? What does a Virginia Tech drive-for-six look like? Will Virginia build the entire plane out of Brennan Armstrong? What happens now that Sam Howell is gone from North Carolina? Why did Mike Elko take the Duke job? Is Geoff Collins just, like, throwing everything agai...

Aug 03, 20221 hr 25 min

The Big 12 and Conference USA Preview for 2022: Part 2 + College Football Podcast for 8/1

Ty and Dan draw a loose comparison to a coming-of-age comedy while previewing Baylor, Texas, Texas Tech, TCU and Iowa State in the second half of their 2022 Big 12 conference preview. Can Baylor be trusted to maintain championship-caliber play? Does Texas know how to fix its entire defense? What makes Texas Tech the ultimate wildcard? What does TCU have in common with Michael Cera? How will Iowa State replace Breece Hall? Plus, a look at another batch of Conference USA teams, including UTSA, UTE...

Aug 01, 202257 min

The Big 12 and Conference USA Preview for 2022: Part 1 + College Football Podcast for 7/28

Ty and Dan kick off their previews for the 2022 college football season by taking a cinematic look at Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, West Virginia and Kansas. What's a realistic expectation for Brent Venables in Year 1? Will Oklahoma State take a step back without Jim Knowles? Is Kansas State a darkhorse Big 12 contender? Can West Virginia make a bowl? How long before Lance Leipold turns Kansas into a more competitive program? Plus, a quick glance at UAB, Western Kentucky, Florida Atlan...

Jul 28, 20221 hr 8 min

The July Q&A + College Football Podcast for 7/26

Ty and Dan answer questions from around the Verballerhood for the last time before they unleash their season preview episodes. Is Oklahoma going to tank under Brent Venables? Will Nebraska ever be "good" again? Which teams would make for good "side piece" programs? What's the best novelty helmet style? And is it still cool to be a UAB fan? Plus, Jeremy Pruitt gets dinged and Pat Narduzzi sounds off. LINKS: Support our Patreon at Verballers.com Buy tickets to see us live at SolidVerbalLive.com Se...

Jul 26, 20221 hr 7 min

The Hardcore History Crossover Episode with Dan Carlin + College Football Podcast for 7/21

Ty and Dan welcome Dan Carlin from Hardcore History to the show to sound off on conference realignment in college football, what it means for the sport, how it affects the fan experience, and how TV networks could ultimately lead to its demise. LINKS: Support our Patreon at Verballers.com Buy tickets to see us live at SolidVerbalLive.com 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....

Jul 21, 20221 hr 12 min

Stuck On Hold + College Football Podcast for 7/19

Ty and Dan go through the college football teams that are stuck on hold, listening to annoying music, waiting for their offense, defenses, quarterbacks to step up, or for their rivals to elevate their game. Buy tickets to The Solid Verbal Live at www.solidverballive.com Support the show at www.verballers.com Enter for your chance to win a Ricky Williams signed mini helmet at www.solidgiveaway.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Jul 19, 20221 hr

A Big Announcement + Andy Staples + College Football Podcast for 7/14

Ty and Dan chat with Andy Staples from The Athletic about the next moves in conference realignment, the strategy for Oregon and Notre Dame, the upside of superconferences for fans, and more. Plus, what to get excited about for the coming season. Also, a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT from The Solid Verbal! 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/lis...

Jul 14, 202250 min

Scar Tissue + College Football Podcast for 7/12

Ty and Dan react to messages from the Verballerhood about college football scar tissue. Which opponents or opposing players inexplicably give your favorite team the most fits? Verballer Links: Get early access to all our episodes at Verballers.com Sign up for The Solid Giveaway for a chance to win a Ricky Williams signed mini helmet Follow us on YouTube , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Jul 12, 202254 min

Conference Realignment Reactions + Next Moves for the Pac-12, Big Ten, Big 12, Oregon and Notre Dame + College Football Podcast for 7/7

Ty and Dan regroup a week after USC and UCLA announced their stunning move to the Big Ten. What does the future have in store for the remaining teams in the Pac-12 like Oregon and Washington? Is Notre Dame a lock to join the Big Ten? Will a partnership between the ACC and Pac-12 make actual sense? Are superconferences just inevitable? And is any of this a good thing? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . S...

Jul 07, 202256 min

Breaking Free + College Football Podcast for 7/5

In the spirit of July 4th, Ty and Dan go around college football and find their favorite situations of newfound freedom for the 2022 college football season, from Adrian Martinez's transfer to Clay Helton's dismissal and much more. (Also, this episode was recorded before the MASS REALIGNMENT HYSTERIA as USC and UCLA announced they were headed to the Big Ten. We'll be sure to talk a LOT more about this on Thursday's episode.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...

Jul 05, 202244 min

EMERGENCY PODCAST CLIP: USC and UCLA are joining the Big Ten?!?

This is a 12-minute clip from our Patreon exclusive EMERGENCY PODCAST after news broke of USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten, perhaps as early as 2024. It's our real-time reaction to the shocking news. The full 58-minute episode is available out on Verballers.com . It goes without saying that this is absolutely earth-shattering in the world of college football and raises a thousand new questions. Listen in on our as we discuss the motivations behind the move, the ramifications for college football...

Jun 30, 202213 min

Bye Bye Divisions, Hello RocNation + More Top 3's + College Football Podcast for 6/30

Ty and Dan take a knee for a much needed news update as the ACC ditches its divisions, the Big 12 makes a bold choice as its next commissioner, high profile recruits make their college choice and more. Plus, Verballers submit their list of concerns for their respective teams in 2022. 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...

Jun 30, 202253 min

Arch Manning Recruiting Dominoes with Brandon Huffman + College Football Podcast for 6/28

Ty and Dan are joined by Brandon Huffman from 247 Sports to break down Arch Manning's high profile committment to the Texas Longhorns, the state of the 2023 quarterback class, the effects on the high stakes game of college football recruiting in the NIL era, and much more. Verballer Links: Get early access to all our episodes at Verballers.com Sign up for The Solid Giveaway for a chance to win a Bryan Bresee signed Clemson mini helmet Follow us on YouTube , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and Tik...

Jun 28, 20221 hr 9 min

Big June Q&A + College Football Podcast for 6/23

Ty and Dan dive into a heaping pile of Verballer questions for the month of June, ranging from Steve Sarkisian's future at Texas to sleeping recruiting juggernauts to the underrated elements that make college football great. This is the public facing portion of a larger Q&A episode, with part 2 available exclusively at Verballers.com. 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...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 8 min
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