We continue on with Part 2 of our Group of Five previews, this time with a focus on the Mountain West, MAC and Sun Belt conferences. Is there a gap between Boise State and Fresno State, and what does the recent departure of Jeff Tedford mean for how we handicap the conference? Has the Sun Belt become the best Group of Five conference? Is the MAC living it a universe of its own creation? Stay tuned all preseason long as we preview every college football team and every conference! On our next coll...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 26 min
We're kicking off this year's preview episodes in style, moving the Group of Five to the front of the line and breaking it up into two episodes so each conference has more room to breathe. Up first: the American and Conference USA. We discuss our power rankings for each conference, what makes each team dangerous (and not dangerous) and how schools like Memphis and Liberty factor into the national conversation over the Group of Five's coveted spot in the expanded College Football Playoff. On our ...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min
At long last, it's time to start previewing the 2024 college football season. But first, a crash course in the numerous things that are changing in the sport we love. From tectonic conference realignment to an expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff, historic coaching turnover, and headlining transfers, we walk back through the high-level storylines you need to know before the wackiest year of college football begins. Join other diehard listeners and college football fans at https://www.verba...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min
We just kept on asking questions after our Part 1 episode earlier in the week. In this college football podcast episode, we ask the Big Ten, Big 12 and Group of Five questions that are lingering in the backs of our minds and keeping us awake at night. Is Drew Allar actually disrespected? Is Rutgers the Travel Upset team of the year? Is Deion's plan working at Colorado? Does Brett Yormark have time to come up with another wacky concept? Is USF our sweetheart team of 2024? Join other diehard liste...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min
As we make the turn into July and the unofficial start of the college football preseason, we discuss the questions that keep us up at night while thinking about the SEC and ACC in 2024. In this college football podcast episode, we wonder what happens in the void left by Nick Saban? Is Oklahoma doomed? What does the LSU multiverse look like? Why did Florida State pick DJ U as its quarterback? Is Dabo Swinney the least helpful hardware store employee? Join other diehard listeners and college footb...
Jul 02, 2024•49 min
Each of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC is welcoming at least two new teams into its ranks this college football season. What do these new fan bases need to know as they are assimilated into expanded conferences? In this episode, we take a quick look at the landscape for the 13 teams switching leagues and pop the hood on some of the weird traditions and fun facts that'll give fans something to discuss around the water cooler. Join other diehard listeners and college football fans at https://ww...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr
College football has changed so much over the last few years that the sport, for some, feels almost unrecognizable. In this episode of The Solid Verbal, we have an honest discussion about the questions that friends, family, and fans ask us out in the wild about the state of CFB in 2024 and beyond. We dive into the growing perception that too many dramatic changes to the sport, including the transfer portal, an expanding College Football Playoff, and constant realignment, especially within the Bi...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan react to the dozens and dozens of listeners who sent in their most traumatic moments as college football fans in 2023. The goal: To work through the many different ways that college football hurt us last season in hopes of finding renewed optimism in 2024. Join other diehard listeners and college football fans at https://www.verballers.com . Like our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follo...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan try to make heads-or-tails of the latest college football business news and react to the Big 12 reportedly putting its name up for sale for the right price. Plus, what happens if private investment starts flowing into conference bank accounts and how might that alter the course of the sport? And finally, staying true to our brand, we brainstorm a few other potential sponsorships that are too good to not mention. Join other diehard listeners an...
Jun 18, 2024•58 min
It's Part 2 of our mega June mailbag. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan take a look at which games look (potentially) dangerous for Big Ten teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Oregon, how Oklahoma's 2024 schedule spells trouble, which "Super League" concepts have the most juice, proposed EA Sports College Football player/coach traits, under-the-radar Heisman names, kids attending rival schools and much more! Join other diehard listeners and college football fans at...
Jun 13, 2024•57 min
The college football season is getting closer! In Part 1 of our June Mega Mailbag, Ty and Dan answer your questions about the first coach fired in 2024, why Big 12 fans should remain enthusiastic, the good and bad of the transfer portal for G5 programs like Boise State or Tulane, potential features in EA Sports College Football 25, Northwestern's temporary stadium, complaining fan bases and much more. Join other diehard listeners and college football fans at https://www.verballers.com . Like our...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan continue discussing what the "next level" looks like for a handful of college football teams, this time with an eye on how long it'll take to happen. The clock is ticking on Ole Miss, Utah, Wisconsin, Auburn and Virginia Tech to take another step forward. Join other diehard listeners and college football fans at https://www.verballers.com . Like our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow...
Jun 06, 2024•52 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan continue discussing what the "next level" looks like for a handful of college football teams, this time with an eye on how long it'll take to happen. The clock is ticking on Oregon, Notre Dame, UCF, South Carolina and Georgia Tech to take another step forward. Join other diehard listeners and college football fans at https://www.verballers.com . Like our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or f...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan chat with Nick Roush from Kentucky Sports Radio to talk through the current state of Wildcats football, the controversial NIL comments by Mark Stoops last fall, the reasons behind inconsistency on offense, how Kentucky fits into the new era of SEC football and much more. Plus, an impromptu discussion around Neghandi Teams in college football as well as Ty's obsession with WanDale Robinson. Join other diehard listeners and college football fans...
May 30, 2024•56 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan welcome Scott Wright from The Oklahoman onto the pod to discuss the state of the Oklahoma State football program heading into Mike Gundy's 20th season and the most wide open season in the history of the Big 12 conference. Has the Pokes' biggest obstacle been a coaching or talent issue or simply getting past the Oklahoma Sooners? Is Gundy evolving quickly enough given the rapid pace of change in college football? How has the Cowboys offensive p...
May 28, 2024•48 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan chat with Cory Smith from PackPride.com about both the stability and inconsistency of the NC State football program, as Dave Doeren continues winning 8-9 games a year but has yet to reach the 10-win plateau. What will it take to get the Wolfpack to the next level, and could 2024 be the year given an influx of talent from the transfer portal, a favorable schedule, and an expanded playoff? Join other diehard listeners and college football fans a...
May 23, 2024•50 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan chat with Mitch Sherman of The Athletic and Locked On Nebraska podcast about the state of the Cornhuskers football program after Matt Rhule's first season, the hype surrounding Dylan Raiola at quarterback, the ways that a divisionless Big Ten affects the program, the resiliency of the fan base and more. Join other listeners and college football fans at https://www.verballers.com . Like our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan welcome Austin Price from Volquest.com to the podcast to discuss Tennessee's new era with Nico Iamaleava at quarterback, the endless battle to keep up with Georgia and Alabama, Josh Heupel's teambuilding philosophy and more. Plus, a little chat about Dabo Swinney's latest comments about the transfer portal because we couldn't resist. Join other listeners and college football fans at https://www.verballers.com . Like our college football podcas...
May 16, 2024•45 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan welcome Ben Jones from StateCollege.com back to the podcast and try to decipher what's been holding Penn State football back over the tenure of James Franklin. Can new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki unlock Drew Allar's true potential and how did last year's crop of receivers contribute to or impede his progress? What's the secret sauce of the Nittany Lions' consistent defense? More importantly, how does a new Big Ten and expanded Colleg...
May 14, 2024•55 min
Ty and Dan welcome Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com back to the podcast and discuss what it'll take for Lincoln Riley to get the Trojans over the hump. What's the root cause of USC's defensive issues, and how is D'Anton Lynn trying to solve them? What will the Trojans look like on offense now that Caleb Williams is off to the NFL? And were NFL Draft analysts right for their critical analysis of what Riley's scheme looked like in 2023? Join other listeners and college football fans at https://ww...
May 09, 2024•52 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan call out some of their favorite postings from Message Board Geniuses (@boardgeniuses) and wonder whether Billy Napier is hiding something, how Oregon keeps getting landing bigtime recruits, if Colorado has secretly good depth, whether a grand Trev Alberts conspiracy theory is believable, and debate how many people in the state of Michigan would vote to allot state tax dollars for NIL purposes. Join our exclusive Patreon community of listeners ...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min
It's officially the bottom of the college football offseason, post-spring football and the NFL Draft. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan empty out the inbox and discuss the weirdest (new) conference matchups, the 2023 overachievers primed for a big 2024, strange coaching scandals, a college football happiness lever and more. Join our exclusive Patreon community of listeners and college football fans at https://www.verballers.com . Like our college football podcast? Leave us a r...
May 02, 2024•1 hr
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan discuss the innovative (or hubristic) approach that Deion Sanders has taken in building his roster at Colorado. Plus, a quick look around college football as a handful of bigger names made their transfer portal intentions clear. Also, a quick run through the latest spring storylines after another weekend of spring football games. And, finally, a draft of the cover athletes to be featured in EA Sports College Football 25. Join our exclusive Pat...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The NFL Draft has arrived and we're feeling nostalgic. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan run through their lists of soon-to-be-drafted college football stars who they'll miss the most in 2024 and beyond. From the magic of Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels to the fascinating journeys of Jordan Travis and Jared Verse, and much more. Join us for a walk down memory lane. Plus, a conversation about the decision by the Heisman Trust to fully reinstate Reggie Bush and give him back h...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The seasons have turned and love is in the air! In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan react to the players, position groups and surprise narratives that are most capturing the hearts of the Verballerhood. From Arch Manning's breakout spring showing at Texas to Florida's quarterback room, Oregon's secondary, and Iowa's pre-snap motion, a look at the things that are making our hearts beat a little faster this April. Plus, the promise of Dylan Raiola, a Michigan team on the cusp, the...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The NFL Draft is just a week away. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan invite Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports and The Athletic back onto the pod to discuss the biggest points of intrigue for college football fans following the NFL Draft. Which narratives about JJ McCarthy are actually true? Is Jayden Daniels secretly the next Daniel Jones? Will "hero ball" ultimately doom Caleb Williams? Plus, questions from the Verballerhood, Nate's can't-miss prospects, and much more. Join our exclu...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan examine a baker's dozen of college coaches not previously discussed in Part 1 and rank each accordingly. From Lincoln Riley and Brent Venables to Deion Sanders and Marcus Freeman and beyond. Coaches discussed: Lincoln Riley, Brent Venables, Mario Cristobal, Josh Heupel, Jeff Brohm, Jonathan Smith, Matt Rhule, Kirk Ferentz, Pat Narduzzi, Dave Doeren, Willie Fritz, Marcus Freeman, Deion Sanders Join our exclusive Patreon community of listeners a...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 16 min
In response to ESPN.com's recent ranking of the top 10 coaches in college football, Ty and Dan concoct and discuss the xDABO Scale, their hand-crafted metric for figuring out the best coaches in the sport. In this college football podcast episode, a debate over how the biggest names in the game stack up. Coaches Discussed in Part 1: Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, Dabo Swinney, Kyle Whittingham, Kalen DeBoer, James Franklin, Mike Gundy, Mike Norvell, Steve Sarkisian, Dan Lanning, Chris Klieman, Brian Kel...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 23 min
It's eclipse-theme day. In this college football podcast episode, and with a looming solar eclipse, Ty and Dan talk through the stars of the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, Mountain West and Sun Belt and discuss which conference opponents stand the best chance of blocking out their light in 2024 and beyond. Join our exclusive Patreon community of listeners and college football fans at https://www.verballers.com . Like our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to sub...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Spring football is here! In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan put together a primer for spring football by discussing the new situations, players, and transfers that will be the most interesting to track through spring and into the fall. Which spring seeds will bear fruit? Plus, a conversation with Michael Felder from the Hand in the Dirt podcast on spring football's place in the modern college football calendar, the status of his garden and a brief power ranking of backyard crit...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 22 min
