Until Saturday: A show about college football

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniFollow Kenny on Twitter: @SkinnyKenny_Follow Seth on Twitter: @SethWEmerson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniFollow Kenny on Twitter: @SkinnyKenny_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Chris on Twitter: @chriskamrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time. The national championship is on Monday, and Ari and David are now ready to share their game picks with you all. The guys look at key matchups, the reasons why both Michigan and Washington will win and lose, and X-Factors. David and Bruce Feldman asked coaches who played both championship contenders, what they think about the game on the promise of anonymity. Plus, Will Howard transfers to Ohio State, and Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins hits the portal.-Will Howard to OSU (:30)-Quinshon Judkins enters the portal (4:30)-Reasons why Washington and Michigan will win/lose (10:00)-Anonymous coaches weigh in (52:00)-Game picks (1:01:30)Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.