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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

Year One Debrief: Brian Kelly & LSU Football - CFB Podcast for 4/4

Ty and Dan invite Jordy Culotta from The Jordy Culotta Show on the pod to grade out Brian Kelly's first year with the LSU Tigers. What was the reaction to the infamous fake accent? How did Kelly reorganize the team and culture? How does Kelly's recruiting pitch differ from Ed Orgeron's? What are reasonable expectations for 2023 and beyond? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: https://www.verballers.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Apr 04, 202355 min

Year One Debrief: Mario Cristobal & Miami Hurricanes Football - CFB Podcast for 3/30

Ty and Dan talk with Manny Navarro of The Athletic and Wide Right Podcast about Mario Cristobal's first year with the Miami Hurricanes. How does he grade the job that Cristobal did? Who's to blame for the issues on both offense and defense? Was the job harder than Cristobal thought? How confident is he that the right guy is in charge of the Canes? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: https://www.verballers.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Mar 30, 202351 min

Year One Debrief: Dan Lanning & Oregon Football - CFB Podcast for 3/28

Ty and Dan talk with Matt Prehm of the Autzen Audibles Podcast and 247Sports about Dan Lanning's first year with the Oregon Ducks. How does he grade Lanning's first season in Eugene? Was he surprised by Oregon's poor defense in 2022? What does the rise of Bo Nix say about Lanning's culture? Should Ducks fans worry that Lanning could leave for greener pastures? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: https://www.verballers.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Mar 28, 202351 min

Year One Debrief: Billy Napier & Florida Football - CFB Podcast for 3/23

Ty and Dan chat with Dave Waters from Gators Breakdown Podcast about Billy Napier's first year with the Florida Gators. How does he grade out the job that Napier did after taking over for Dan Mullen? What was the source of the week-to-week inconsistency in Gainesville? What's being done to fix the defense in 2024? And what effect, if any, did the Jaden Rashada debacle have on recruiting? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: https://www.verballers.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Mar 23, 202357 min

Year One Debrief: Lincoln Riley & USC Football - CFB Podcast for 3/21

Ty and Dan welcome Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast back to the show to recap Lincoln Riley's first year at USC. How should the Trojans be graded after an exciting 11-win season, led by a pyrotechnic offense and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback in Caleb Williams? What made the USC defense such a liability and is Alex Grinch the guy who can fix it? Plus, what has the last year been like to cover USC football amid the high profile coaching chance and impending move to ...

Mar 21, 202351 min

The College Football Coaches Bracket: Part 2 - CFB Podcast for 3/16

Ty and Dan talk their way through the second half of their Coach Bracket in the spirit of March Madness. Has Dabo Swinney's star faded? How good is Ryan Day? How high is too high for Lance Leipold? Would you rank Kirby Smart over Nick Saban? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.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.patreon.com/solidverbal See omnystu...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 25 min

The College Football Coaches Bracket: Part 1 - CFB Podcast for 3/14

In the spirit of March Madness, Ty and Dan put together a bracket of 32 coaches and debate which they'd rather want running their programs. Using Bruce Feldman's article as a seeding guide, they work through the top half of their bracket. Is Nick Saban a shoo-in? Why's Mack Brown seeded so low? And why is Jimbo Fisher vs. Kalen DeBoer the most interesting matchup of the first round. Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: https://www.verballers.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 13 min

Notre Dame's Hectic Offseason with Pete Sampson - CFB Podcast for 3/9

Ty chats with Pete Sampson about an intense couple months at Notre Dame, as Sam Hartman transferred in, Tommy Rees left for Alabama, and Gerad Parker was promoted to offensive coordinator from within. How did the Hartman transfer come to be and was there ever a concern he might change his mind? What was the relationship like between Marcus Freeman and Rees? And with bigger names rumored as the next playcaller, is it a disappointment that Parker got the nod? SUPPORT THE SOLID VERBAL ON PATREON: h...

Mar 09, 202343 min

The College Fan's Guide to NFL Draft Prospects (Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, CJ Stroud, Will Levis, Bijan Robinson & Jahmyr Gibbs) - CFB Podcast for 3/7

Ty and Dan examine the NFL scouting reports for Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, CJ Stroud, Will Levis, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs and relive the experience of watching each play in college. Would you want to draft them if you ran an NFL team? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal 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/solidve...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 3 min

The Oregon Trail of Conference Realignment - College Football Podcast for 3/2

Ty and Dan pay homage to their roots and go for a ride on an alternate version of the Oregon Trail, chock full of pivotal moments for potential conference realignment around college football. What happens if Oregon and Washington bolt for the Big Ten? What happens if the "corner schools" join the Big 12? Is there any way Florida State can free itself from the ACC? What's the deal with Notre Dame? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See Privacy Policy at https...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 14 min

The Pac-12's Existential Crisis - College Football Podcast for 2/28

Ty and Dan chat with Brett McMurphy from The Action Network about the latest news on the Pac-12's ongoing negotiations for new media rights and the impossible situation in which the conference finds itself. Can commissioner George Kliavkoff find a way to keep the remaining schools happy? Are Oregon and Washington destined to join the Big Ten? How likely is more conference realignment? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.verballers.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Feb 28, 202346 min

Q&A: Part 2 - Hating on Dabo Swinney, Ferentzified Contracts, Video Game Worries - College Football Podcast for 2/23

Ty and Dan go back to the well for another round of Verballer questions. Is the media too critical of Dabo Swinney at Clemson? How would you structure a Brian Ferentz-style contract stipulation? Will the upcoming EA Sports video game add to your enjoyment of college football? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.verballers.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal?sub_confirmation=1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...

Feb 23, 202356 min

Q&A: Part 1 - Are Games Too Long? More Conference Realignment? Optimal SEC Schedule Format? - College Football Podcast for 2/21

Ty and Dan put out a call to the Verballerhood for burning questions in the cold months of the college football offseason. Are college football games really too long and are there any proposals that would actually help? What exactly is the Pac-12's next move? Do you prefer 8 or 9 SEC conference games? What's the deal with Dino Babers at Syracuse? What's a realistic season for Luke Fickell's first season at Wisconsin? Will Georgia take a step back with Mike Bobo running the offense? See Privacy P...

Feb 21, 202358 min

College Football Therapy - Part 2 - CFB Podcast for 2/16

Ty and Dan continue their discussion from last episode and take an even closer look at the art of college football fandom. What your highest, lowest and most heartbreaking moments as a fan of your team? Who are your favorite players of the last 15 years? What don't fans of other teams understand about your school? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Feb 16, 20231 hr 19 min

College Football Therapy - Part 1 - CFB Podcast for 2/14

Ty and Dan deep dive the emotional whipsaw of being a college football fan and unpack the baggage involved with rooting for the weirdest sport in the world. What game situations bring you joy? What makes you want to throw the remote control? How do you cope with the lows and react to the highs? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Sup...

Feb 14, 20231 hr 17 min

Brian Ferentz's Drive to Survive, Tommy Rees to Alabama + New Coach Draft - CFB Podcast for 2/9

Ty and Dan revel in Brian Ferentz's new contract stiuplations at Iowa, react to Tommy Rees's hiring at Alabama, and stage a draft of 10 new head coaches going into the 2023 college football season. Will Team Ty or Team Dan finish with more regular season wins? You be the judge. Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: http://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Feb 09, 20231 hr 13 min

CFB Recruiting Roundup: Part 2 (Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, USC) - College Football Podcast for 2/7

Following up last Thursday's episode, Ty and Dan take a look back at the 2022-2023 recruiting cycle and evaluate how Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and USC addressed their most pressing needs. Where did each school focus its recruiting efforts and which players stand to make the biggest impact in their freshman seasons? Note: Recorded before the news that Tommy Rees is departing Notre Dame for Alabama. We'll record a full breakdown of this soon! Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon:...

Feb 07, 202345 min

CFB Recruiting Roundup: Part 1 (Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Texas and Oklahoma) - College Football Podcast for 2/2

On National Signing Day, Ty and Dan take a look back at the 2022-2023 recruiting cycle and evaluate how Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Texas and Oklahoma addressed their most pressing needs. Where did each school focus its recruiting efforts and which players stand to make the biggest impact in their freshman seasons? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Feb 02, 202346 min

The Top 7 SEC Gamechangers from the 2022 season + News - College Football Podcast for 1/31

Ty and Dan highlight their 7 biggest SEC gamechangers of the 2022 college football season. Which players and coaches most dramatically altered the outcome of the conference season? Plus, Josh Gattis fired at Miami, more Harbaugh weirdness, and other news around the sport. Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon : http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal 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:...

Jan 31, 202353 min

Half Team Diagnostics (USC, North Carolina, Oregon, Iowa and Texas A&M) - College Football Podcast for 1/26

Ty and Dan take a look at some of the most notable half teams from the 2022 college football season and break down what went right, what went wrong, and ponder what needs to happen to make one side of the ball marginally better in 2023. Is Alex Grinch the guy to fix USC's tackling woes? What was up with Oregon's linebackers? Will North Carolina have any defensive backs in 2023? How much is Brian Ferentz to blame for Iowa's offensive issues? Is Bobby Petrino the answer to Jimbo Fisher's problems?...

Jan 26, 20231 hr 10 min

The State of Amateurism, the Future of NIL, and EA Sports College Football with Matt Brown - CFB Podcast for 1/24

Ty speaks with Matt Brown of the Extra Points Newsletter about the current state of amateurism in college sports and the potential threat to the NCAA from ongoing legal challenges. They also discuss the future of NIL, the latest updates on the EA Sports College Football video game, and strange information uncovered through recent FOIA requests. Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon and join our exclusive community of Verballers: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Jan 24, 202350 min

The Most Intriguing College Football Transfer Portal Moves - CFB Podcast for 1/19

Ty and Dan plumb the depths of the Transfer Portal, in search of the situations that intrigue them most with a record number of players changing teams this offseason. Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal 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....

Jan 19, 202356 min

CJ Stroud goes pro, Jaden Rashada debacle, Dabo's big hire + Latest CFB News - College Football Podcast for 1/17

Ty and Dan react to the news that CJ Stroud is declaring for the NFL Draft despite rumors that an NIL deal would keep him on campus for another season. Plus, amid the Jaden Rashada debacle at Florida, a conversation about how NIL is affecting college football for the better an worse. Also, a look at Dabo Swinney's big move in hiring Garrett Riley away from TCU, rumors around Alabama's next defensive coordinator as Pete Golding leaves for Ole Miss, and Brian Hartline's promotion to Ohio State off...

Jan 17, 202350 min

LIVE IN LA: One True Champion

Live from the world famous Troubadour in Los Angeles, Ty and Dan make the ambitious decision to expand the playoff early and create their own bracket of the 12 entities that ruled college football during the 2022 season. Which is the One True Champion? Featuring special guests Marshall Newhouse and Mike Golic Jr. 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 S...

Jan 12, 20231 hr 8 min

INSTA-REACTION: Georgia DOMINATES TCU 65-7, repeats as national champions and enshrines Stetson Bennett in college football history - CFB Podcast for 1/10

Ty and Dan react to Georgia's dominant 65-7 win over TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship. What does the win mean for Stetson Bennett's legacy? Does the loss take any of the shine off of TCU's storybook season? And, what happens next? Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal 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/...

Jan 10, 202338 min

National Championship Taco Tour Preview, featuring Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman, Mike Golic Jr, and Mina Kimes - College Football Podcast for 1/6

Ty and Dan rent a van and lead a hungry pack of media members around Los Angeles on a taco tour, discussing Monday's national championship game while in transit. What are the keys to the game for TCU to pull off another stunner? Is Georgia's secondary vulnerable? Where are the best tacos in LA? Featuring Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman, Mike Golic Jr., and Mina Kimes. *See us live in LA on Saturday night, January 7th: http://www.solidverballive.com * See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Jan 06, 202356 min

Georgia survives Ohio State, TCU upsets Michigan + Bowl Recaps - College Football Podcast for 1/3

Ty and Dan relive the excitement of the College Football Playoff games, as Georgia came from behind to survive Ohio State and TCU stunned Michigan to advance to the national championship. Plus, a look back at Joe Milton's crazy arm strength, a Drew Pyne-less Notre Dame, Oregon's win at the buzzer, Alabama's dominance over Kansas State, and more. Come see us live in LA this Saturday: http://www.solidverballive.com Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See Privacy...

Jan 03, 20231 hr 5 min

Previewing the College Football Playoff (Michigan vs. TCU, Georgia vs. Ohio State), New Year's Six Bowl Games (Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Peach, Cotton, Rose) and what's left of bowl season

Ty and Dan take a look at the two College Football Playoff games on New Year's Eve as Michigan takes on TCU in the Fiesta Bowl and Georgia battles Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. Which teams will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 9th? Plus, a conversation about the rest of the New Year's Six Bowl games. Does Alabama care about its game against Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl? What version of Tennessee will play Clemson in the Orange Bowl? Does Tulane have what...

Dec 29, 202258 min

Previewing the pre-New Year's Six Bowl Games This Week

From the Camellia Bowl to the Gator Bowl, Ty and Dan walk through the non-New Year's Six games to watch this week before the calendar turns to 2023. Plus, an in-depth discussion over the best way to dump Duke's Mayo on Mike Locksley or Dave Doeren. Come see us live in LA on January 7th at http://www.solidverballive.com Suport The Solid Verbal on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Dec 27, 20221 hr 5 min

Brandon Huffman from 247Sports recaps Signing Day and the biggest recruiting news, flips and commits

As per tradition, 247Sports's Brandon Huffman stops by to break down all things 2023 Early Signing Day, including Oregon's flair for the dramatic, Alabama doing Alabama things, teams making leaps or taking downturns on the trail, the role and effects of NIL, and much more! Come see us live in LA on January 7th: http://www.solidverballive.com Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/solidverbal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 2 min
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