Until Saturday: A show about college football

The Ari Shame Tour 2024 continues following Michigan and Washington's wins over the freaks in the semifinals. The Stars Matter team digs into how two teams outside of the op-10 in the talent composite punched their ticket to the national championship. Is this a trend, or an anomoly? Plus, anonymous high schools stars open up about NIL, coaches, and teams, and who are the coaches on the hot seat as we enter '24?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.

Nicole, who covered the Rose Bowl, and Chris share five observations from the CFP semifinals in the Power 5 (2:00). One thought they agree on is that this was the best semifinal EVER. Plus, Harbaugh gets over the hump, and the SEC isn't represented in the natty. Nicole and Chris then ask and try to answer a few questions that they have about Michigan-Washington (28:00). Will Washington's offensive line stave off Michigan? Dillon Johnson is reportedly going to play despite being injured, but how does his health affect the Huskies' gameplan? Later, the two discuss the Pop Tarts Bowl in Happy Hour (40:00), fixing bowl games in On the Rocks (45:00), and shoutout the Rose Bowl in Last Call (1:02:00).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 Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan and Washington punched their ticket to the National Championship on New Years Day! Ari and Chris share their takeaways from both the Sugar and Rose Bowls. Michael Penix Jr. was near-infallible, and even though Texas stormed back, their defense held up better than expected (3:30). Michigan demostrated that experience can top world-class talent (19:00). Alabama's miscues with snaps, the last play of OT, and more showed they still have a ways to go (31:00). J.J. McCarthy and Jim Harbaugh derserve their flowers, and rightfullfy so (39:00). Plus, a preview to next monday's natty (55:00).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: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David, Max, Sam, and Kenny Smith share their final thoughts for the Sugar and Rose Bowls ahead of the New Year's Day games. David, Max, and Sam, who are reporting from the Sugar Bowl in Louisiana, discuss Quinn Ewers' moment, Arch Manning, the battle in the trenches, and more (1:30). Kenny then join the podcast from Pasadena to talk about iPadGate, Michigan's defense and running game as well as Jalen Milroe, Tommy Rees and the Tide's growth on offense (25:00). Plus, Ari and David discuss Kirby Smart's comments about opt-outs at the Orange Bowl (42:30).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: @davidubbenFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Kenny on Twitter: @SkinnKenny_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari and David pick the winners of the College Football Playoff games as well as the remainder of the NY6 bowls! Alabama isn't allowing its players to view film at their leisure like they would normally because of the cloud of controversy surrounding Michigan this season. Is this paranoia driven? An extra measure against a tough opponent? Or, is it just a way for Nick Saban to antagnoize and play mind games with the Wolverines (5:00)? Jalen Milroe shares his "motivation". It's skill-on-skill in the Sugar Bowl (35:00). Miller Moss was dealing on Wednesday for USC (44:00). Is Devin Brown ready for his audition (48:00)? Penn State could pour it on offensively vs. Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl (55:00). Plus, Gator, Orange, Fiesta Bowls and more!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.

Manny, Grace, and Ari take shots at Mitch while he's away on today's edition of Stars Matter. The crew also take shots at dissecting each CFP semifinal matchup from a recruiting and roster construction angle. How does Michigan's team composition compare to Alabama, who has the highest average player rating of all time? Washington has killed it in the portal, but will it be enough to overcome Texas' player development? Plus, Signing Day fallout.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 Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special Power Auer x Max & Sam crossover episode, the quartet of Nicole, Chris, Sam, and Max preview the College Football Playoff semifinal games! The crew first previews the Sugar Bowl (3:30). In Quinn Ewers-Michael Penix Jr., who will deliver the best deep throws? Which team has the better WR room (12:00)? Can Washington's Joe Moore Award-winning O-line keep Texas' defense off Penix's back (17:30)? Will the big stage affect Sark or DeBoer? In the Rose Bowl (35:00), which of the two offensive lines will hold out the longest? Can Michigan's secondary and line fluster Jalen Milroe (45:30)? This is J.J. McCarthy's time to prove the doubters wrong. What would a win mean for Jim Harbaugh's career? A loss (55:00)? What's a reason for each team winning and losing (1:01:00)? Plus, picks!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 Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is college football "better" than what it was, say, five years ago? Ari and David try to answer that question on today's show. Before then, the guys discuss the FSU situation and determine if this fracas will amount to anything (1:30). Is there parity in the sport? Is Signing Day inconsequential because of the portal, and is the sport in a healthy spot (8:30)? Plus buying and selling program stock after NSD and a bulk of the portal window (37:30) and bowl bets (59:30).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.

It's a special National Signing Day edition of Stars Matter! The crew discusses Jeremiah Smith to OSU and other Buckeye recruiting news (1:00). Miami had a humongous day (10:30). Shane Beamer joins the podcast to talk about the pair of 5-stars his Gamecocks signed (17:00). Georgia earns the Recruiting Crown (21:30). Syracuse's dubs (26:00) and Florida's lumps (28:30). Jedd Fisch then joins the show to discuss the Wildcats' move to the Big 12, the coaching calendar, and a potential contract extension (36:15). Deion Sanders, what are you doing (51:30)? Texas and OU will start their tenure in the SEC with top-10 classes (57:00). Rhett Lashlee then shares his thoughts on recruiting as a new member of the ACC, and how recruits redshirting and developing behind transfers is going extinct (1:02:30). Rapid fire thoughts on Oregon, Alabama, and Notre Dame to close things out (1:12:15).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.

Nicole and Chris hit on a load of news from the last week, including: Oregon State, Washington State and the Pac-12's outgoing teams (2:00); the future of Florida State (7:15); Gerad Parker to Troy (14:00) and more! Did we witness the greatest Famous Toastery Bowl of all time (34:30)? Plus, an ex-lumberjack will be the head coach at NDSU (41:30). Chip Kelly spoke openly about the current state of the sport. Nicole and Chris react to his comments and ideas (44:15).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 Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.