Josh Pate's College Football Show MY Top 25 Rankings + Week 2 Upset Alerts & Cole Cubelic
Sep 5, 2025
Cole Cubelic, a prominent radio host from Birmingham known for his keen college football insights, discusses the brewing excitement for week 2 matchups. The duo highlights potential upsets with games like Illinois vs. Duke and Oklahoma State vs. Oregon. They dive into Alabama's current struggles and the future of their season, alongside Josh’s personal rankings that shake up the status quo, examining teams like Texas and Miami. Expect passionate takes on coaching dynamics and the ever-changing landscape of college football!
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Don't Ignore Early-Season Games
- Do not dismiss early-season games as meaningless; September matchups can reshape playoff and conference landscapes.
- Monitor the next 3–4 weeks for field-altering results that create new contenders or knock teams down.
Watch Illinois vs Duke Closely
- Treat Illinois at Duke as a one-to-watch upset candidate despite small spreads; there are real playoff and conference implications.
- Consider Illinois as a best-bet value in that matchup based on Josh's assessment.
Trade Caution On Ole Miss At Kentucky
- Be cautious on Ole Miss at Kentucky; line movement and matchup concerns make Kentucky a sleeper.
- Josh grades the upset-alert risk a 4 and suggests close attention and possible action.