Sad Husker Nate, one of Until Saturday's long-time listeners, called in with a question that Ari has been dreading to answer all week: Who is on our Mount Rushmore of college football head coaches? Ari, David, and Mitch each share who they believe are the four most influential and successful coaches to ever lead a program(s). The trio also discusses NCAA president Charlie Baker's attempt to ban prop bets in college sports. But, why now, and will it work? Lincoln Riley scored a major win over the weekend. Plus, is Deion Sanders failing in front of our eyes? Vote for the best CFB stadium in Until Saturday's bracket challenge: https://theathletic.com/tag/until-saturday/ Rundown: - Charlie Baker proposes ban of prop bets in college sports (3:15) - Our Mount Rushmore of CFB head coaches (13:15) - Lincoln Riley and USC are...prioritizing recruits who play defense? (52:15) - Is Deion failing right in front of our eyes? (1:03:00) Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 29m

Mar 29

In an era of college football where the ground is unsettled, save for the growing chasm between the SEC, Big Ten and everyone else, Sam, David, and Mitch try to answer this: Which Big 12 team will win a CFP national championship first? The trio divvy up the teams into tiers based on their ability to win a championship. But, is there really hope for a member of the conference to hang a CFP banner amid so much change? Vote for the best CFB stadium in Until Saturday's bracket challenge: https://theathletic.com/tag/until-saturday/ Time stamps: - What are the odds a Big 12 team will win a title? (3:30) - The conference with the most parity? (7:30) - Tier 1 (12:45) - Tier 2 (41:15) - Tier 3 (58:00) - The future of the conference (1:11:45) Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 20m

Mar 26

Clemson joins the ACC lawsuit dog pile, but will their opening salvo end in them leaving the conference? Ari, Chris, and Sam discuss that as well as the disparity in CFP revenue that's solidified the ACC's standing among the power conferences. Speaking of leaving, Kadyn Proctor bounced out of Iowa after two months. What does his departure mean for the Hawkeyes? Is a return to Tuscaloosa next up? The guys then share who they're most excited to watch next season. Mitch Sherman, The Athletic's Nebraska beat writer, breaks down Nebraska's rapid-fire hires of AD Troy Dannen and president Jeff Gold on Wednesday. He also watched Dylan Raiola throw at the Huskers' Pro Day - fire up the hype train. Vote for the best CFB stadium in Until Saturday's bracket challenge: https://theathletic.com/tag/until-saturday/ Time stamps: - Clemson sues the ACC (2:00) - Kadyn Proctor leaving Iowa (14:00) - Most exciting players to watch (20:00) - Nebraska's new AD, president + Raiola throws at pro day (38:30) - Until Saturday bracket challenge: Rd of 32 results - Go Vote! (57:15) Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 4m

Mar 21

The University of Kansas football program reached its zenith in 2007 after recording its first 12-win season and an Orange Bowl win. However, that 2007 season would mark the last time KU football would win at least nine games for nearly two decades. In a 17-year drought that included two WINLESS seasons, five head coaching changes, and a fanbase who had been teased with promises of improvement - finally found it in head coach Lance Leipold, who guided the Jayhawks to nine wins last year. How did the 59-year-old head coach, who didn't earn his first HC gig until his 40s, take a program that had zero wins in 2020 to a top-25 finish in 2023? Coach Leipold explains. Later, Ari and Max Olson discuss the latter's story about this program builder. They also identify which teams from across the country could learn from Leipold's lessons. Read Max's story: https://theathletic.com/5318871/2024/03/07/lance-leipold-kansas-football-coach-career/ Until Saturday 'Best CFB Stadium' Bracket Challenge!: https://theathletic.com/tag/until-saturday/ Time stamps: - What was Kansas before Leipold? (1:30) - Lance Leipold joins the show (4:15) - Why Lawrence? (9:30) - Internal lobbying; vision and building from within (13:00) - The right AD? (16:00) - Young up-and-coming coaching candidates vs experienced HC at lower levels (18:00) - Success opening the door for other coaches at non-D-1 schools? (21:00) - Navigating the new era of roster construction (23:00) - Picking the a career you love (27:30) - What advice would you give to a coach that going through what you went through? (30:15) - Rebuilding vs restoring and selling (32:45) - What programs are in the position Kansas was in/who could learn from Leipold? (42:00) - Introducing Until Saturday's 'Best CFB Stadium' Bracket Challenge! w/ Jayna Bardahl (1:06:30) Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 16m

Mar 19

Which college football coaches are heels and which are considered heroes? Ari, Stew Mandel and Seth Emerson list the villains and most influential and candid voices in the sport with the absence of Nick Saban. Speaking of Saban, he spoke openly about NIL and the state of CFB. What was he right and off about? The CFP is close to ratifying its deal with ESPN after months of negotiating; however, the organization continues to demonstrate dysfunction. Before dipping out, Seth gives us a 30,000 ft. view of Georgia in 2024, along with Missouri, who may be a top-3 team in the SEC next year. Time stamps: - Playoff model, lack of leadership + dysfunction (2:45) - Nick Saban goes to Washington in a hit-and-miss day (15:00) - NIL donor fatigue (25:15) - CFB heels and heroes (34:30) - UGA check in (1:02:30) - Missouri + Penn St. check-in (1:07:15) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 16m

Mar 15

With many teams kicking off their spring practices, Ari, David, and Manny whip around the country to check in on programs! Using sounds from practices, the guys launch into discussions about Notre Dame, Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Miami, Florida State and more! Can Mike Denbrock guide the Irish and Riley Leonard to the next level? Is Bobby Petrino the life raft Sam Pittman really needs? Will the Tide revert to pre-Saban status? Mario Cristobal and Billy Napier are in prove-it years. Later, the trio react to Yahoo's Ross Dellenger's reports about the SEC and Big Ten wanting exclusive first-round byes and the lion's share of CFP revenue dollars. Lastly, David pokes holes in sports movies' plots. Time stamps: - Mike Denbrock and Riley Leonard at Notre Dame (4:45) - Sam Pittman on Bobby Petrino + Arkansas (19:00) - Alabama's defense under Womack + a return to pre-Saban Bama? (31:00) - Miami and Mario Cristobal in '24 (44:15) - Can DJ Lagway save Napier, Florida? (56:00) - UCF/USF (1:03:00) - FSU + DJ U in Alex Atkins' offense (1:06:00) - Big Ten + SEC want the bag & byes (1:09:45) - Plot holes in sports movies (1:17:00) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m

Mar 12

Dartmouth MBB voted to unionize on Tuesday, but what does it mean for collegiate athletics? Nicole and Chris share in a long conversation about the next steps in athlete employment. Spring practices are already here! What are some of the storylines you need to know? From Baton Rouge to Ann Arbor, Nicole and Chris have some for you to consider. Later, the two exchange thoughts on Arch Manning opting out of NCAA FB 25; the new Early Signing Day; and more. Plus, our Seth Emerson wrote a story about donor fatigue in the sport, and why hasn't the ACC jumped to ratify the 14-team model? Fill out our survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card: theathletic.com/survey24 Time stamps: - Future of athlete employment (3:30) - Possible ripple effects from Dartmouth unionization (10:00) - Spring storylines: OSU, Mich, Alabama, USC, LSU (18:00) - Early Signing Day + Arch Manning (34:00) - Helmet comms, rule changes (47:00) - Mailbag (50:30) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 10m

Mar 08

Who are some of the most fascinating programs going into 2024? Ari, David, and Max each nominate two teams for this season. Later, new Syracuse head coach Fran Brown dicusses his mindset and the Orange's recruiting strategy in an interview with Ari. Which programs does the trio believe will have recalibrated expectations in a 14-team postseason? Lastly, Combine absurdity, helmet comms and 2-min warnings, and Dartmouth's union vote. Fill out our survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card: theathletic.com/survey24 Time stamps: - Dune (the comic book?) and french toast casserole (1:45) - Fascinating teams: Oregon (7:00) - Ole Miss and Miami (19:30) - Nebraska (36:45) - Texas A&M and Alabama (43:00) - Syracuse + Fran Brown interview (45:15) - New team expectations in a 14-team field (1:00:00) - Combine, new rules proposals (1:12:00) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 37m

Mar 05

Nicole, Audrey Snyder and Grace Raynor, the latter two are The Athletic's Penn State beat writer and recruiting expert, respectively, dig into reports about a 14-team playoff model that is being discussed. Is the 3-3-2-2-1 structure fair for the ACC and Big 12? Do the Big Ten and SEC deserve additional AQs? Is the committee moving too fast on this? Are Penn State and Clemson candidates to bounce back in 2024? Plus, thoughts on Texas A&M and Miami. Later, the trio discuss the hot button topic of court storming. What are some realistic solutions? Lastly, thoughts on moving Early Signing Day and the future of Notre Dame and independents. Time stamps: - 14-team model (1:30) - Is finishing 3rd incentivized? (14:30) - Bounce-back teams; Penn St. (16:00) - Clemson (22:30) - Texas A&M (32:00) - Miami (36:45) - Court storming fixes (41:30) - Early Signing Day - does moving it to early Dec. solve the issues? (54:00) - UMass, future of independents & hard non-cons (1:00:00) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 11m

Mar 01

The trio of Ari, David, and Sam react to Tennessee and Virginia being granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, which prohibits the organization from enforcing its pay-for-play recruiting rules. The era of pay for play is here, but for how long? Will athletes become employees before long? Colorado has undergone some drastic changes this off-season. Will Deion Sanders' new staff and portal players lift the Buffaloes to a conference championship berth? Sam shares what he learned from anonymous high school coaches in the Houston area about which programs perform the best in the area. Plus, does moving up Early Signing Day actually help? Later, the group enters the Take Tank before having a candid discussion about how to broach NCAA Football 25 with your significant other. Oh, and we made some dumb, mock cover art. Time stamps: - Welcome to pay for play (2:00) - Colorado year 2 under Deion (12:00) - Who are the Kings of Houston? (26:00) - Is moving Early Signing Day up a cure-all? (40:00) - Enter the Take Tank: CFB Premiere League, UCLA is fascinating, why was Kalen DeBoer hired so quickly? (49:30) - A frank conversation about discussing NCAA Football 25 w/ your s/o (1:12:00) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 28m

Feb 27

Nicole, Chris, and Max react to the CFP adopting a 5+7 model. Who are the biggest beneficiaries of this structure? The Playoff might be expanding again?! Would a 14 or 16-team field be more detrimental to the sport than helpful? EA Sports' big announcement. Kennington Smith III then joins the podcast to chat about Kalen DeBoer rounding out his staff. What can fans expect from the Tide's new coaches? Plus, Max shares some transfer portal names to keep an eye on as we inch closer to Spring practices. Rundown: -5+7 model + winners/losers (2:30) -A 14 or 16-team playoff?! (9:15) -How might a 14 or 16-team field work? (15:00) -EA Sports, they're in the game (25:30) -Alabama's staff with Kenny (35:15) -Nick Sheridan question mark (40:45) -Keon Sabb transfers to Bama (48:30) -Championship or bust in year one under DeBoer? (54:00) -Spring portal names (59:00) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 5m

Feb 23

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit joins Ari to run the gamut of college football related topics. From Kirk's thoughts about the current state of college football to Nick Saban joining GameDay and the Dylan Raiola controversy, the pair tackle a lot. Rundown: -Health of CFB (2:00) -One commissioner, new governing body, revenue sharing (6:00) -On becoming synonymous with CFB (8:15) -Dylan Raoila situation (15:00) -Nick Saban joining GameDay (21:45) -ESPN-CFP deal + future of playoff (25:00) -EA Sports (37:00) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m

Feb 20

Nicole and Chris welcome Stew Mandel to the podcast to react and discuss his coaching cycle grades. Which hirings made Nicole and Chris pick a bone with Stew? Is Mike Elko really a B-grade hiring? Later, Nicole and Chris take a close look at the CFP-ESPN +$7B deal, and what it may mean for the future of the sport. Plus, NCAA Football 25 teaser, rule changes, and why is Warde Manuel the CFP Committee Chair? Rundown: -A grades (2:15) -B grades (11:30) -C grades (19:45) -G5 grades (26:45) -CFP-ESPN deal//next week's vote//playoff structure (29:30) -EA Sports (45:30) -Rule changes (50:15) -Mailbag: G5 Playoff + Warde Manuel as CFP Committee Chair (57:00) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 8m

Feb 16

Bill O'Brien toppled over more coaching dominoes that Ari and Chris happily sort through. Is Chip Kelly a better fit at offensive coordinator for Ohio State than Bill O'Brien (2:00)? Why did Kelly elect to leave a P2 head coaching job for a P2 coordinator position? What does new Bruins HC DeShaun Foster bring to UCLA (15:45)? Why did O'Brien leave for the Boston College job (19:30)? Ex-Washington, and Alabama for a moment, OC Ryan Grubb heads back to the West Coast to be the Seahawks' OC. Where does that leave Kalen DeBoer and the Tide (24:30)? Speaking of Washington, Jedd Fisch, the Huskies' new HC, joins Ari to set the record straight on his exit from Arizona (32:00). Coach Fisch also shares his vision for UW's football program under his leadership. Lastly, are we going to see more non-SEC/Big Ten head coaches leave for coordinator roles in the P2 (1:03:00)? Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 20m

Feb 13

Sherrone Moore has had a busy first two weeks in office as head coach. Nicole, Austin Meek and Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic's Michigan and Ohio State reporters, respectively, chime in on UM's new staff (2:45). Cameron fills us in on what's going on in Columbus and breaks down Ryan Day's first off-season availability, including his thoughts on giving up play calling (16:00). What makes a rivalry a rivalry? The trio discuss the anatomy of rivalries, and they use The Game as an example (18:30). Conference realignment has sent shockwaves across the sport, and a casualty of this movement is rivalries. The group suggests potential rivalries in CFB's new landscape (30:15). Plus, The Auerbach Report covers Saban to Gameday, Tennessee's TRO denial, Dartmouth MBB/NLRB, and the new sports streaming bundle (38:00). Lastly, is Moore on 3rd base (56:00)? Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 2m

Feb 09

In a special National Signing Day edition of Stars Matter, the crew reacts to the remaining big-name recruits who put pen to paper. ATH Terry Bussey is headed to College Station and WR Gatlin Bair is teaming up with the Ducks (3:30). Manny then provides a recruiting overview in the State of Florida as well as the significance of Miami's GM leaving (9:45). What recruiting rules would staffers like to change (24:45)? 2025 is the year of the WR (29:45). Plus, which new HCs are we most excited for (53:45)? Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 9m

Feb 07

The Czar of NFL Draft evaluation, Dane Brugler, joins Ari and David to recap the Senior Bowl (1:30). Who stood out in Mobile, plus what does Dane think of Michael Penix Jr. (6:30). Dane shares some insight into appraising QB talent and discusses how scouts missed on Brock Purdy (17:00). Have NIL, the transfer portal, and extra eligibility affected the NFL Draft (20:30)? Later, Ari and David dive into the SEC and Big Ten advisory group, and what it may mean for CFB (29:30). Lastly, hate, not logic, fuel rivalries, and there is a curse in Fansville (47:00). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 0m

Feb 06

Nicole and Chris welcome on Matt Brown, publisher of Extra Points. Matt shares what he learned from his analysis of 40 tax disclosures from NIL collectives (2:00). How do collectives spend their funds? Should they be considered non-profits, and how much money did some collectives source from the public compared to large donors? Matt also shares his thoughts on Tennessee-NCAA (16:45), and what he knows about EA Sports NCAA Football (24:00). Later, Nicole and Chris look at Jeff Hafley's departure from Boston College, and what his exit says about CFB vs NFL jobs (33:45). Florida State's amended complaint and UNC is getting fidgity (45:00). Plus, is this the end of college football's greatest era (52:00)? Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 3m

Feb 02

The Stars Matter crew digs into Tennessee and Virginia's lawsuit filed against the NCAA (3:00). What does it mean, and how did this happen? The gang then dives into a Signing Day preview (15:00). Who else is unsigned? What does the '25 class look like? Later, Alabama GM Courtney Morgan joins the show to run the gammut of topics: Nick Saban, Washington and Michigan, recruiting, and more (28:00). Plus, Florida and more decommitments, Clemson's wins, and trivia (52:00). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 8m

Jan 31

Ari and Max, who is a luminary when it comes to the transfer portal, list teams that helped themselves the most this off-season. From the obvious winners in Oregon (2:00), Ole Miss (10:00), Ohio State (16:00), and Notre Dame (27:00) to the more under the radar profiteers in Missouri (31:15) and USC (36:15), the guys dig deep into 10 programs who have impressive achievements so far this off-season. Later, Ari and Max react to Michigan naming Sharrone Moore its new head coach (52:00), and Iowa hiring Tim Lester as its OC (55:00). Lastly, the guys share their cold takes from the 2023 season as well as ones you submitted (58:30). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 11m

Jan 30

Ari, Chris, and The Athletic's Michigan beat writer Austin Meek share their initial impressions of Jim Harbaugh accepting the Chargers job (3:00). Could UM have done anything to keep Harbaugh? What is the Michigan Man's legacy, and is it time for fans to quit complaining about the cheating scandal (11:30)? What's next for the Wolverines, and is it Sherrone Moore's job to lose (20:00)? 5-star WR Ryan Williams re-committed to Alabama. How big is this for Kalen DeBoer (26:15)? A look at the 2024 ACC schedule (34:00). Lastly, you, the listeners, sent us your boldest takes about your favorite teams. What does a Virginia Tech, Nebraska, and Florida fan think of their team (42:00)? Plus, explaining antitrust.  Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 14m

Jan 25

Ari welcomes on Doug Lesmerises, host of The Kings of the North podcast, to take a deep dive into the Big Ten. Are the Buckeyes all in this season, or does their overhaul wreak of desperation (4:00)? Is Ryan Day's approach to the portal a philosophical shift in the program (12:30)? What does 2024 hold in store for new AD Ross Bjork and Day, himself (20:15)? Ari and Doug evaluate the Northern region of college football, and they discuss if another team can win like Michigan did this season (29:00). Afterward, The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins the show to discuss Kadyn Proctor's return to Iowa City, Beth Goetz named AD, and the Hawkeyes' OC search (44:00). Ari and Scott then organize the hierarchy in the Big Ten (57:00). Does Oregon not belong in the top tier? Lastly, the guys try to list as many obscure CFB WRs as possible in two minutes (1:05:00). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 12m

Jan 23

The Athletic's Alabama and Georgia beat writers Kenny Smith and Seth Emerson, respectively, join Ari in discuss Caleb Downs, Kayden Proctor, and others entering the transfer portal, adding to 'Tuscaloo-xit' (2:30). Can Kalen DeBoer make up ground in the Spring cycle of the transfer portal, and what's Kenny's message to fans as they go through this? Kenny fills you in on the deets about Bama's latest staff additions, Kane Wommack and Maurice Linguist (17:00). Is there a power shift in the SEC, and is UGA the undisputed best program in the conference (24:00)? Later, Chris Vannini hops on the pod to discuss a Twitter interaction, and subsequent discourse, from earlier in the week regarding fandom and Arizona (33:45). Speaking of Arizona, did they strike gold with new head coach, Brent Brennan (39:30)? Lastly, Chris fills you in on the congressional meeting where Charlie Baker shared his 'Project D-1' proposal, and the ACC-FSU saga continues (54:00) Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Follow Kenny on Twitter: @SkinnyKenny_ Follow Seth on Twitter: @SethWEmerson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 11m

Jan 19

The Stars Matter team makes a thorough examination of Alabama from a recruiting perspective. Is the "Nick Saban Way", an accumulation of the best talent in the sport, the only option for Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa, or can the Tide's new head coach do what he did in Washington (3:00)? LSU's made some huge strides (33:00). Will Nick Saban let Alabama slide (38:00)? There are no more excuses for Miami (45:00), and trivia on our way out the door (1:04:00). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLight Follow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_Navarro Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 10m

Jan 17

Ari, Chris, and Kenny react to Washington hiring Jedd Fisch as its newest head coach (3:00). Fans are justifiably angry when suckerpunch coaching hires like DeBoer and Fisch happen, but is there a way to mitigate the devestation felt by those programs that those coaches just left? Ari has a proposition (6:00). Plus, Arizona head coaching candidates (17:30). Later, Kenny gives us the low-down on DeBoer's introductory press conference, Nick Saban's involvement, Travarius Robinson staying at Georgia, Isaiah Bond leaving for Texas, and more Bama news (24:00). Kalen DeBoer and Courtney Morgan's recruiting mindset will need to change, according to Ari (34:15). Is Jim Harbaugh bolting for the Chargers (46:00)? Who could succeed him (54:00)? Is Ohio State making the right move by potentially hiring Ross Bjork (57:00)? Lastly, Texas' ceiling and Cam Ward to Miami (1:04:00). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Follow Kenny on Twitter: @SkinnyKenny_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 15m

Jan 15

Nicole, Sam, and The Athletic's Chris Kamrani react to Alabama hiring Kalen DeBoer as its next head coach. As the guy replacing the guy (Nick Saban), what does the 49-year-old ex-Washington coach bring to the Tide (1:00)? The gang takes a listen to Nick Saban's reasoning for retiring via ESPN (5:00), which explains why DeBoer was brough on now. What is DeBoer inheriting at Alabama, and what concerns might fans have about the coach from the West Coast (15:00)? Plus, candidates for the Washington job (21:30), Steve Sarkisian, Dan Lannin and others staying pat (28:30), and Mike Norvell interest and FSU's NCAA discipline (38:00).  Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Follow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Follow Chris on Twitter: @chriskamrani Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54m

Jan 12

Nicole and Chris react to the seven...SEVEN-time national championship-winning coach Nick Saban retiring. How will we look back on Saban's legacy? Who will fill the shoes of, arguably, the greatest coach ever? A look at the Crimson Tide job and candidates. Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19m

Jan 10

Ryan Day has made a series of moves to set up an exciting, and possibly defining, season at Ohio State. Ari and David discuss the additions of RB Quinshon Judkins, QB Will Howard, and more (3:00). Is OSU starting to look a little like Michigan? Can Day help Howard reach another level? Miami lands an FCS QB, and Georgia...wait...USC welcomes MWC Freshman of the Year Jayden Maiava (17:30). The guys then host a bowl season debrief, where they review all the major coaching moves, bowl results, and storylines from the last month (39:00). Lastly, a fan doesn't think Michigan will be in the playoffs next year (53:00). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 5m

Jan 10

HAIL TO THE VICTOR! Michigan went full Predator-mode and muzzled the Huskies for its first national championship since 1997. Ari and David react to the game, including how Michigan's D-line manhandled Washington (3:00), how Jim Harbaugh and this team rose above the noise (8:30), J.J. McCarthy stuck to the stript (16:15), Harbaugh's future and Michigan's outlook in 2024, and will they make the playoff next year (25:00)? Ari and David wear their bad Michigan takes (32:30) before taking an early look at the 2024 12-team playoff (40:00). Lastly, they share their favorite 4-team CFP memories as we turn the page on the sport (49:00). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 7m

Jan 09

It's hard to believe another college football season is nearly wrapped up. However, college football's creme de la creme will take to the field to decide who's the national champion before we reach the off-season. Ari and David share their final thoughts ahead of Monday's game, including Jim Harbaugh's future at Michigan and his legacy (3:30), how Courtney Morgan helped build both Michigan and Washington (19:00), and how Dillon Johnson's health impacts how we view the game (31:00). Later, The Athletic's Michigan beat writer Austin Meek joins the podcast (36:30) as well as Ralph Russo of the AP (41:30), and Chuck Culpepper of the Washington Post to share their final words about the game (48:15). Lastly, we answer YOUR questions (53:45), including is this Washington offense better than 2021/22 Ohio State, how Ari's Tour of Shame isn't that shameful (1:04:30), and Huskies die-hard fan Ian talks resiliency (1:14:45). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 29m

Jan 07