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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Belichick’s surprising move to North Carolina raises eyebrows and expectations. The pressure mounts for Ryan Day at Ohio State as they prepare to face Tennessee, with possible playoff implications looming. Notre Dame’s Coach Marcus Freeman faces his own stakes against Indiana, making this game crucial for both programs. The transfer portal heats up with discussions about player mobility, while humorous predictions about the matchups keep the mood light. Dive into this mix of strategy, pressure, and entertaining insights!