

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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Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 4min
CFP Week 3 Rankings Reaction: Tennessee vs. USC's résumé, is UNC ranked too low & MACtion, BABY!
Andy and Ari react to the third iteration of the 2022 College Football Playoff rankings with the help of Sam Khan Jr. & Max Olson.- 10-25 revealed (3:00)- Why is UNC ranked 13th? (8:30)- Top 7 unveiled (13:30)- Tenessee or USC for #4? (21:00)- TCU's remaining path with the Texpert (28:00)- Boo Corrigan on USC (36:00)- At the end of the year, which team's resume might be better: the Vols or Trojans? (38:15)- Is LSU a fraud? (47:00)- MACtion mania (50:30)Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/mCnrcIdrw6MJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2022 • 42min
The Big Ten West & Pac-12 are wide open, and it's proof of why divisions are dumb
Andy and Scott Dochterman take a look at the frenetic Big Ten West and Pac-12 races. Before then, we take a moment to share our condolences and thoughts with those affected by the University of Virginia shooting.- Our thoughts go out to those impacted by the UVA shooting (:10)- The absurdity of the Big Ten West (Iowa is still in it! -- 4:15)- The Pac-12 title race is ridiculous (16:45)- Can Utah come out on top? (24:00)- Caleb Williams and the Heisman race (27:30)- Desmond Watson & big men TDs (31:00)- What to expect from the 3rd week of CFP rankings (37:00)Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/xtCFdnjE6WYJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 2022 • 1h 2min
SEC weekend review | Football & Grits
David Ubben and Brody Miller recap the weekend in the SEC!-SEC title set: Georgia vs. LSU-Where does Tennessee fit into the playoff picture?-Should Auburn hire Cadillac Williams full-time?-Texas A&M has lost six straight games-Will Jimbo Fisher overhaul his coaching staff?-Kentucky loses to .... Vanderbilt?-Picks of the week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 20min
Week 11 Reaction: Georgia vs LSU in SEC title game; Oregon, UCLA lose & TCU tops Texas
With a handful of conference championship games set, Andy and Ari take us through week 11 and the dominos that fell:- Jedd Fisch, Arizona upset UCLA (:10)- Have our opinions of TCU changed & what is their playoff path? (13:15)- Washington adds more drama to the Pac-12 by shocking Oregon (22:00)- What does the playoff picture look like? (29:30)- Conference championships outlook (36:30)- Does UNC have a shot at the CFP? (41:00)- Who's still alive in the CFP discussion? (48:00)- The Wild, Wild Big Ten West (49:30)- Cadillac Williams & Auburn top Texas A&M (1:03:30)- A&M talent turnover & what can Jimbo do to stem the bleeding? (1:08:00)Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/BoOqCNadofYJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 2022 • 56min
Week 11 Picks: Texas vs. TCU, Alabama at Ole Miss & LSU takes on Arkansas w/ UNC QB Drake Maye
Andy, Ari, and Nicole pick games against the spread from a slate of exciting week 11 matchups. Later, UNC QB Drake Maye joins the podcast to discuss the Tar Heels' offense, his family ties to UNC, and his Heisman hopes:- IT'S A TRAP (Game)! Can LSU survive Arkansas? (11:30)- Can TCU keep their playoff afloat vs. Texas? (18:30)- Oregon-Washington (21:30)- UNC QB Drake Maye joins the show! (29:00)- UNC at Wake Forest (46:00)- Do we dare take the over in Wisconsin-Iowa?! (47:45)Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/u0WT9FEUQLkJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 25min
Playoff scenarios, Texas-TCU breakdown + Sonny Dykes joins Max & Sam
Max Olson and the "Texpert" Sam Khan Jr. give their unique perspective on college football...TCU's national perception is improving & the Horned Frogs are officially in the top 4. Can they lose and still make the playoff?How will a 12-team playoff change the conversation during the season? Sam's column this week outlines why it's good for the sport.Texas has a chance to make a statement vs. TCU this weekend. The guys break down another massive game in the Big 12.Low-key games of the week!TCU Head Coach Sonny Dykes joins the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2022 • 49min
Power Auer: Jeers to absurd coaching contracts
Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini give their weekly toast to the great sport of college football.The Power 5:1. Eli Drinkwitz gets an extension/raise. WHY??2. Grayson McCall out for 3-6 weeks with a foot injury.3. CUSA media rights deal is done4. CFP campus games? Nicole’s column.5. The Heisman race is wide openHappy Hour:-TCU vaults up the CFP rankingsOn the Rocks:-USF unexpectedly fires Jeff Scott.-Is Alabama and Clemson's reign over?Last Call - Cheers or Jeers-Jeers to extensions for coaches who may not even make a bowl game.-Cheers to Ohio and Tim Albin for being 7-3 after 3-9 last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2022 • 58min
Stars Matter: 2024 QB class, mailbag & more
Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light have their weekly analysis of college football recruiting...-Florida St. thrashes Miami. What does it mean on the trail?-USF fires Jeff Scott. Can you recruit to this program? -Antony Hill decommits from A&M, visiting Texas this weekend. -Alabama lands 2024 5-star QB Julian Sayin from Carlsbad CA-2024 QB update. Seven of top 19 are committed. -North Carolina's strong '21 & '22 classes are paying off -Should USC be concerned about Lincoln Riley's first class?+ more mailbag questions & trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 8min
CFP Week 2 Rankings Reaction: Georgia claims #1, TCU in Top-4 & what would we lose in a 12-team playoff?
Andy, Ari, and Scott Dochterman share their immediate reactions to the College Football Playoff rankings as they're being unveiled:- Where will Oregon & the Pac-12 fit (4:00)- No. 11-25 revealed (7:00)- No. 8-10 (9:30)- Georgia #1, TCU #4 (15:00)- Would you flip Michigan & OSU? (16:30)- Tennessee, Oregon, LSU jockeying for position (18:00)- Who has the best wins? (21:00)- What we lose in a 12-team playoff (23:00)- Boo Corrigan on TCU, LSU & Oregon (38:30)-Weird scenarios (53:00)Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/RCyAhBCdQkUJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2022 • 30min
Brian Kelly's culture fit at LSU, Tigers' remaining path & is Ohio State a clunky team w/ Catherine B.
Andy and Ari welcome Catherine B., an LSU graduate, and The Athletic super commenter/fan, to the podcast. Catherine and the guys discuss why this LSU team's win over Alabama meant more; Brian Kelly's culture fit in Baton Rouge; the Tigers' remaining schedule and playoff aspirations, and which current, and former, CFP contenders are clunkers.- Catherine's ode to the Tigers' win (4:30)- Knee-jerk reaction to LSU going for the two-point conversion (8:00)- Brian Kelly's culture fit (10:30)- Temp check on LSU fans heading into Arkansas & remainder of the regular season (15:30)- CFP clunkers (17:30)- CFP week 2 rankings predictions (24:00)Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasseramn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


