

Until Saturday: A show about college football
The Athletic
Welcome to Until Saturday, The Athletic's college football podcast. This is your home for everything college football. Join David Ubben, Chris Vannini, former Alabama running back Damien Harris, The Athletic's CFB staff, and guests to celebrate our favorite day of the week, Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 1h 11min
Sunday Sound-Off: Alabama's AP top-10 streak ends | Where will Deion be in 5 years? | What is Florida?
(Timestamps/links in notes) Ari, Dave and Grace Raynor react to your voicemails on the fourth installment of the Sunday-Soundoff! However, before the trio take your voicemails, they react to Alabama falling out of the AP poll's top-10 for the first time since 2015.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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Bama drops from AP top-10; what it means for the Tide (2:30)-Help me understand Florida! via Dave from Utah (15:00)-Should we be concerned about Penn State? via George from Denton (25:15)-Ari's weekly reminder that he underestimated Washington via Ian from Cali (34:30)-Has the transfer portal brough more parity to CFB? via John from Spain (40:00)-Where will Deion be in five years? (55:00)Sponsored by:Harry's Razors: Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/CFB23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 17min
WILD Week 3 Reaction: Did Colorado St. blow it, Is Tennessee bad & FSU, UGA, Alabama & Texas dodge upsets
(Timestamps/links in notes) It's always the quiet weeks that get you. Ari, David, Max, and Chris react to an unexpectantly WILD week three of college football!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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Did Colorado St. blow it? (:30)-Is Shedeur Sanders a legit Heisman candidate? (8:45)-Props to Florida...Is Tennessee bad? (20:15)-Grab Ass Olympics: FSU earns gold (31:45)-Texas clunker, or a real problem? (38:00)-What is Alabama doing? (42:45)-UGA's sleepy first half (52:00)-Is there a program we actually trust? (55:00)-LSU, Missouri, Iowa & other takeaways (59:00)-High Five for the G5 (1:08:00)Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 13min
Week 3 Picks: Jay Norvell pokes Prime | Tennessee-Florida | Backyard Brawl | Is the SEC strong enough for a one-loss CFP bid?
(Timestamps/links in notes) Ari, David and Seth Emerson pick week three games against the spread. The triumvirate also drop their lock, trap,and Sickos Games of the Week.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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Can South Carolina relive 2019 v. Georgia (3:15)-Tennessee-Florida & possible fallout (11:45)-Penn v. Illinois (18:00)-Backyard Brawl (22:00)-LSU-Miss St. & is the SEC strong enough for a one-loss CFP bid? (31:00)-Washington-Mich St (37:45)-K-State v. Missouri (41:45)-Jay Norvell pokes Prime & CU (43:00)-Dana Holgorsen in trouble? (51:30)-Can Fresno's win streak grow?! (53:00)-Locks, Traps, Sickos (58:30)Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Seth on Twitter: @SethWEmersonSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2023 • 53min
Stars Matter: Texas' new v. old player development | Zach Wilson & QB projection randomness | Least Romantic Honeymoons?
(Timestamps/links in notes) Mitch, Manny, Grace and Ari tee off today's Stars Matter by discussing Micah Hudson to Texas Tech. Coming off a marquee win against Alabama, Texas demostrated their newfound success with developing players. Next, the quartet touch on in-state blue chippers before laughing hystarically about weird honeymoon destinations. Lastly, Zach Wilson and the randomness of QB projections and trivia.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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Micah Hudson; commits/decommits (2:00)-Texas talent development (13:15)-In-state blue chippers (28:00)-Ari nearly collapses on camera from laughter (33:30)-Zach Wilson & QB projections (41:30)-Trivia (49:30)Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynorFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2023 • 55min
Power Auer: Mel Tucker latest | Week 3 upset watch | NCAA, Pac-12's battles
(Timestamps/links in notes) Nicole and Chris discuss the latest from the Mel Tucker sexual harassment case, including Tucker's and Brenda Tracey's statements. Both the NCAA and Pac-12 have their hands full with disputes from UNC and Oregon State and Washington State. Later, Nicole and Chris answer a question about Oklahoma's ceiling. Plus, who's on upset watch this week?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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Power 5: Mel Tucker, UNC-NCAA; Pac-12; Art Briles; Vannini's 133 (2:00)-Open Bar: OU's ceiling, UVA's struggles; upset watch (30:00)-Happy Hour: Texas! (39:45)-On the Rocks: Alabama (41:45)-Last Call: Washington State & the Pac-12's hot start (48:00)Follow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 6min
Max & Sam: Richard Johnson, "Do you believe?" in Texas, Notre Dame & more | Tennessee-Florida preview | Pac-12's hot start
(Timestamps/links in notes) Max and Sam welcome Richard Johnson of Sports Illustrated and Split Zone Duo podcast fame! They play a round of 'Do you believe?' (with Deion's help), and Richard shares if he's buying Texas, Notre Dame, and many more. Plus, the Pac-12's hot start, and a jaunty head coach temp check chat.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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-The Pac 12's hot start (3:30)-Richard Johnson joins the pod + "Do you believe?"(14:30)-Colorado O/U 4 wins by the end of September? (23:30)-Is Miami for real? (28:00)-Is Notre dame legit & can Ohio State make the CFP? (30:00)-Tennessee-Florida early look (34:30)-Head coach temp check (36:00)-The innovation of the GM role in college football presented by Invesco QQQ (56:00)Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Richard on Twitter: @RJ_cfb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 4min
Sunday Sound-Off: Mel Tucker suspended | Whats wrong with the SEC | Are Texas A&M fans cursed?
(Timestamps/links in notes) Ari, David and Max unpack Michigan State suspending head coach Mel Tucker amid a sexual harassment probe. Later, the trio react to your voicemails, including a message about how uncharacteristically bad the SEC has been to start the year, are A&M fans cursed, and a sad Nebraska fan.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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Mel Tucker suspended (4:45)- What's wrong with the SEC (10:00)- Should Saban have switched QBs? (24:30)- A sad Nebraska fan (31:00)- Pac-12 lawsuit and pettiness (39:15)- Are Texas A&M fans cursed? (42:30)- What's next for Texas? (52:15)Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation. Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 10, 2023 • 1h 2min
Week 2 Reaction: TEXAS DID IT | Colorado rolls over Nebraska | Is Miami a threat?
(Timestamps/links in show notes) Ari and David react to a stellar week two of action! Texas did the dang thing! Can Alabama still earn a playoff berth, and can Colorado contend in the Pac-12? Miami looked good, but Texas A&M, not so much. Cy-Hawk, wather delays, High Five for the G5 and so much 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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Take Texas seriously (2:15)-Alabama's next steps (12:00)-Colorado rolled (21:00)-A perfect Miami v. a perfect FSU? (30:15)-The Drive to 325 hilarity continues (36:15)-Oregon's gutsy win adds to Pac-12's entertainment value (41:45)-Notre Dame is good, period + all the weather delays (46:15)-Ohio State snoozer (50:30)-Wisconsin & the West (55:15)-High Five for the G5! (58:45)Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 9min
Week 2 Picks: Texas-Alabama hype | Nebraska might beat Colorado | Don't sleep on Tulane
(Timestamps/links in show notes) Ari, David and Mitch Sherman, whose computer was disagreeable at the start of the show, pick week two games!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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Nebraska has piqued Ari's interest (4:30)-We're bought in on Notre Dame (21:00)-Texas-Alabama and the 'Ari Validation Bowl Game' (24:45)-Texas A&M-Miami (33:00)-Tulane might surpise us (40:00)-Utah's gonna roll (44:30)-Can TTech bounce back? (47:45)-Wisconsin-Wazzu is a weird one (52:30)-Auburn-Cal (54:15)-Traps, locks, and Sickos Games of the Week (58:15)Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Mitch on Twitter: @mitchsherman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
Stars Matter: Can Dabo adapt? & team talent composite's blindspot
(Timestamps/links in show notes) Mitch, Grace and Ari cover the talent discrepancy between Clemson and Duke and discuss Dabo's unwillingness to adapt. They also touch on what 247's team talent composite doesn't account for, and how it correlates with FSU's ranking. Plus, should we worry about Washington?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/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-David Ubben's awesome story about Travis Hunter's recruitment (3:30)-Dabo's "unforegivable" decision-making (8:00)-Was David wrong to order out Benihana? (25:00)-Recent commits (30:15)-Talent composite's blindspot (32:15)-Georgia or the field, Ari? (37:00)-Washington's future in question? (46:00)-Trivia (51:00)Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


