Until Saturday: A show about college football

Alabama was atop the college football world after slaying Georgia. But, along came Vanderbilt, and then Tennessee, and...Oklahoma? How did the Crimson Tide, in Kalen DeBoer's first season, go from sure-fire CFP contender to the Reliaquest Bowl? David Ubben and The Athletic's Alabama beat writer, Kennington Smith III, outline the Tide's late-season collapse, DeBoer's roster inefficiencies, and more in Alabama's exit interview.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Kennington Smith III (@SkinnyKenny_)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgia, Notre Dame, Boise State, and Penn State's defenses all have tall tasks coming up. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris preview and predict the last of the QF matchups. The trio discusses if we are overreacting to Gunner Stockton starting versus the Irish. Is two weeks and three years in the program enough time to feel prepared? Damien believes Ashton Jeanty will run all over Penn State, but will it come true?Rundown:- Georgia vs Notre Dame Sugar Bowl preview & predictions (1:15)- Boise State vs Penn State Fiesta Bowl preview & predictions (23:45)- Why don't higher seeds host games through the playoffs? (41:30)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Florida State Seminoles had a historically bad 2024. David Ubben, Manny Navarro, and Matt Baker closely examine FSU's tailspin, and they ask, 'who's to blame'?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro), Matt Baker (@MattBakerCFB)Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oregon vs Ohio State & Arizona State vs Texas make up half of the College Football Playoff quartfinal matchups. David, Chris, and Damien preview and predict the outcomes of the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl. Will the Buckeyes and Will Howard air it out again versus the Ducks? Is Texas the worst possible matchup for the Sun Devils? Sam Leavitt and Cam Skattebo will have their hands full with the Longhorns' defensive line. Plus, Lane Kiffin, Kirk Herbstreit and Paul Finebaum, where are you now?Rundown:- Oregon vs Ohio State Rose Bowl preview & predictions (2:30)- Arizona State vs Texas Peach Bowl preview & predictions (31:00)- The CFP blowout narrative is crazy (42:30)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College Football Playoff 1st round games featured Ohio State blowing out Tennessee, and Texas, Penn State, and Notre Dame manhandling their opponents. So, are we sure the committee put the 12 best teams in? Chris Vannini and Damien Harris answer that question AFTER they breakdown the first weekend of the 12-team CFP. Is Ohio State the best team in the field? If Texas runs the same way they did against the Tigers, is a National Championship inevitable? Plus, early looks at the Peach, Sugar, Rose and Fiesta Bowls.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had to bring out the big guns for our final College Football Playoff first-round thoughts, preview and predictions. David Ubben welcomes Cameron Teague-Robinson, Audrey Snyder, Sam Khan Jr., and Pete Sampson, The Athletic's Ohio State, Penn State, Texas, and Notre Dame beat writers, respectively, to the podcast. Each beat writer shares an X-factor for their respective CFP game, and they preview and predict the outcome. What is Ohio State and Penn State's greatest strength? Does Texas or Notre Dame have the easier path to the National Championship? And more!Rundown:- Ohio State vs Tennessee final thoughts with Cameron Teague-Robinson (1:15)- Penn State vs SMU final thoughts with Audrey Snyder (14:10)- Texas vs Clemson final thoughts with Sam Khan Jr. (30:00)- Notre Dame vs Indiana final thoughts with Pete Sampson (43:30)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Cameron Teague-Robinson (@cj_teague), Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4), Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr), Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reveal our final College Football Playoff brackets on today's show! Before then, David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris MC The Golden Gloat Awards, Until Saturday's CFB season award show. Who will win awards for the Best and Worst Takes, Postgame Soundbite, Chaotic Moment and more? The portal spat out a rare player at Clemson. What does it mean for Dabo's portal philosophy? Wisconsin landed Billy Edwards Jr., and Penn State and Beau Pribula demonstate consistent flaws in the CFB calendar. Afterward, David, Chris, and Damien share their final CFP field. To close out the show, the incredibly talented Josh Snead and Robert Clay, the masterminds behind SEC Shorts, join the podcast!Rundown:- The Golden Gloat CFB Awards (1:15)- Clemson's portal get (23:30)- Wisconsin & Penn State QB shuffle (25:45)- Final CFP bracket (32:45)- SEC Shorts' Josh Snead and Robert Clay join the show! (40:15)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travis Hunter won the Heisman, but Ashton Jeanty had a real case. For David Ubben and Chris Vannini, this was their most difficult Heisman ballot ever. The guys unveil their ballots, and Damien Harris tears them apart. Before that, the trio rank the non-playoff bowl games they're most excited about. Plus, the transfer portal sent Jackson Arnold to Auburn and Miller Moss to Louisville.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Belichick, the most decorated NFL coach ever, is a North Carolina Tar Heel. Why and how did this marriage come together? David Ubben asks Brendan Marks, The Athletic's North Carolina guru, what went on behind the scenes. Bruce Feldman later joins the podcast to dicsuss UNC's ceiling, Belichick's checklist, Stephen Belichick, and if Bill can turn this program into a playoff contender.Rundown:- Fanbase temperature (1:30)- UNC internal alignment on hiring (3:15)- How the deal came together (5:30)- Did Deion Sanders influence this deal? (8:30)- UNC's NIL problem (11:00)- Michael Jordan's involvement? (13:30)- What are the long-term goals? (15:00)- The Belichick Bible (17:30)- Control, control, control (19:30)- Bruce Feldman joins + is this the biggest hire of all-time? (23:00)- Will UNC regret this? (25:30)- What does Belichick bring to the table? (28:30)- Talent evaluation issues? (32:30)- How Stephen Belichick fits into this (35:00)- Belichick's day-one checklist (37:30)- To late to go portal-ing? (40:30)- UNC's 2025 schedule & a year-one flip? (42:45)- Can you win at UNC? (44:45)- O/U playoff appearances (46:45)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks), Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Belichick is going to North Carolina. Arguably, the greatest NFL coach ever is headed to Chapel Hill. Chris Vannini shares what The Athletic knows so far about the agreement before welcoming in David Ubben and Damien Harris to preview next week's playoff games. Is this is for Ryan Day at Ohio State? Will Tennessee be catapulted to new heights with a playoff win? Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have a lot on the line while Indiana is playing with house money. Plus, Darian Mensah to Duke and more transfer portal updates.- Bill Belichick to coach North Carolina (:15)- Ohio State vs Tennessee preview (2:15)- Will OSU fire Ryan Day if they lose? (13:00)- Program-defining win for Tennessee? (18:00)- Ohio State-Tenn predictions (20:45)- Notre Dame vs Indiana (24:00)- Marcus Freeman's future with a win & loss (29:30)- Notre Dame-Indiana predictions (38:30)- Darian Mensah to Duke + more transfer portal news (41:00)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayHosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)Audio editor: John RossExecutive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.