Until Saturday: A show about college football

Nicole and Chris share their instant reactions to the first College Football Playoff rankings (:30)! Is Georgia ranked right (1:45)? The Oregon-Washington debate (3:00), and Michigan unaffected by off-field issues (5:30). The G5's station (10:00), one-loss teams (12:00), is OSU really the best team (16:45) and winners/losers (19:15). The pair dissect Tyler from Spartansburg's call to Dabo and the Clemson coach's response (25:00) Did Tyler have a point, though? Plus, another Connor Stalions sighting (45:00)?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: @ChrisVanniniSponsored by:Angi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first College Football Playoff rankings are here! Max and Sam lay out their hypothetical 12-team field ahead of the rankings show (5:30). Where do the pair fall on Oregon and Washington? Can Ole Miss surprise us late in the year? The Athletic's Alabama beat writer Kennington Smith III hops on the show to preview Alabama-LSU and Georgia-Missouri (18:45). Afterward, in honor of Halloween, Max and Sam compare CFP contenders to candies (38:00)! Georgia is a full-sized Snickers while Michigan is...candy corn?! Lastly, Pete Sampson explains Notre Dame's advancements in sports science in a story of innovation and change presented by Invesco QQQ (1:05:30).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newsletter: 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 Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Kennington on Twitter: @SkinnyKenny_Sponsored byAngi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and Scott Dochterman react to Iowa's announcement that Brian Ferentz won't be returning as the program's offensive coordinator next season. Scott and the guys converse about interm AD Beth Goetz's decision, Kirk Ferentz's future, what the next OC's philosophy should be, and what this move means for Hawkeyes around the world.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 Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and The Athletic's Penn State beat writer Audrey Snyder answer your voicemails on the latest installment of the Sunday Sound-Off! Is J.J. McCarthy a dynamic enough playmaker to give Michigan an edge over Georgia (4:00)? Can Penn State change enough in two weeks to beat the Wolverines (15:00)? IOWA-NORTHWESTERN UNDER, BABY (21:30)! Why was Oklahoma so conservative at the end against KU (25:15)? The trio play a fan-made game of trading coaches for five years (38:00). Dabo for Norvell? Venables for Leipold and more! Plus, a Pitt fan weighs in on Pat Narduzzi (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: @davidubbenFollow Audrey on Twitter: @audsnyder4Sponsored by:Angi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oklahoma couldn't make enough plays in Lawrence to stave off a hungry Kansas team. Ari and David discuss the Big 12's playoff hopes and OU's mistakes (3:00). They then talk about the Georgia Death Star at the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party (14:00). Can anyone compete with UGA? Ohio State with another flawed win (31:30); North Carolina chokes; Penn State and USC nearly choked, and what to make of Shane Beamer. Plus, Pat Narduzzi and Mike Locksley say the quiet part out loud (56:45), and Oregon looks dang good (1:01:00).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.

Ari, David and Chris preview week nine's action and pick games ATS. Before picking the weekend's games, the trio discusses both the latest out of Michigan State, involving Mel Tucker, and Michigan where the sign stealing scandal continues to intensify (6:00). Will we finally quit sleeping on Utah, as they welcome Oregon to Rice-Eccles (19:30)? Oklahoma-KU (26:15); the world's largest outdoor cocktail party (30:45); an Ohio State trap game (40:00); the Maalik Murphy show in Provo (47:00); Tennessee-Kentucky, Oregon St.-Arizona, Air Force-Colorado St. & more (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: @davidubbenFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch, Ari, Manny and Grace discuss the buzz surrounding 5-star WR Ryan Wingo prior to his commitment to Texas (6:00). What may have lead Wingo to picking UT over Missouri? Is this a big missed opportunity for the Tigers? The quartet then discuss the state of Florida's recruiting surge in the class of 2024 (13:00). Is Georgia missing out on top prospects in their own backyard (19:00)? How good of a recruiter is James Franklin, really? (31:30). Plus, anxiety from watching The Bear, a Sea World bet, and another trivia mistake by Mitch...what's new?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 make an in-depth inspection of the Michigan in-person scouting controversy to kick off the Power 5 (2:00). Can we determine yet how much Connor Stalions' actions impacted UM? Is this situation similar to the Patriots' 'Spygate' scandal? The duo also discuss helmet comms coming to the sport, Dan Enos out at Arkansas, and they preview the CFP rankings ahead of next week's first reveal (6:00). Will Penn State always be stuck in a state of good but not great? An inquisitive fan asks that, and others ask more, in the Open Bar segment (16:00). Cheers to Alabama (30:15)! Chris is on the rocks with Pat McAfee. And what could the fallout of the Wolverines' scandal (37:00)? Lastly, mouse traps in locker rooms that are used as motivation - peak college football (48:15).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.

Ari and David try to rationalize Michigan's sign stealing situation. Are we convinced Connor Stalions' actions helped Michigan win more games? What punishment could be levied? Plus, Deion's sign stealing anology that isn't fully there.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.

(Links in notes) Texas appears likely to play a game or two, if not more, without star quarterback Quinn Ewers. As it stands, Maalik Murphy will step in for the Longhorns. Where does that leave the team (7:11)? What does it mean for Ewers. Sam Khan Jr. and Max Olson dig into those questions on this episode of Until Saturday.After that, the guys welcome The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler to the show to break down the top prospects in the class of '24 (22:30). Then, they highlight their top non-QB Heisman candidates (56:32).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newsletter: 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 Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.