

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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Apr 21, 2022 • 54min
Stars Matter: Ohio State bold prediction, Texas Tech’s surprising class + a grape juice/college story
Mitch and Ari discuss Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class and what needs to happen to finish in the top 5. Plus, Texas Tech has the number 1 class in the country. And, Ari tells a story about his college days, a laptop and grape juice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2022 • 43min
Is Florida's roster SEC-ready? Anthony Richardson's potential & Gators in the transfer portal w/ G. Allan Taylor
Andy and G. Allan Taylor, who covers the Florida Gators for The Athletic, kibbitz about the looming questions surrounding the Gators in Billy Napier's first year. Can Florida's roster compete, and find success, in the SEC? How is Florida approaching the portal, and can Anthony Richardson develop into a star? Despite the aforementioned concerns, FLA's player experience and program alignment appear to be on track.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow G. Allan Taylor on Twitter: @GAllanTaylorSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2022 • 43min
Maybe this is the year that Texas is --- nah, we're not going to say it
Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods.com joins the show to discuss a Texas football program that should be great but can't seem to get out of its own way. Andy and Anwar talk about Texas defensive tackle Moro Ojomo's comments about the need to change the culture at Texas as well as coach Steve Sarkisian's response to them. Can this be the year things turn around? Texas-bred quarterback Quinn Ewers transferred back to the Lone Star State from Ohio State. Bijan Robinson is one of the best tailbacks in the country. Maybe, just maybe, this is the year that Texas is --- nah, we're not going to say it. The Longhorns will just have to show that on the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 1min
We created our own FPI + power ranking darlings & snubs
Allow us to introduce the Andy Staples Show Computer Laptop Organized Win Nexus, better known as our own football power index. Andy and Ari dissect ESPN's FPI and highlight the clubs that were ranked too high and too low. After, the A.S.S.C.L.O.W.N. unveils its top-10 teams which the guys debate.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 2022 • 36min
Travon Walker, Malik Willis & more NFL Draft prospect scouting reports w/ Dane Brugler
Andy welcomes The Athletic's NFL Draft sage Dane Brugler to the program. Andy and Dane discuss the best and most divisive players in this year's draft class, including Georgia's Travon Walker, Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett, Liberty's Malik Willis, and more!Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbruglerSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2022 • 54min
Stars Matter: Dabo’s comments on NIL, Alabama QB’s + Oregon beats USC for blue-chip prospect
Mitch and Ari open up this week’s episode of Stars Matter with Dabo Swinney’s quotes about NIL and players earning money. Plus, Alabama misses out on a top in-state QB… is this a trend? And, Oregon beats out USC and Washington for Josh Conerly… what is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2022 • 1h 3min
A lost program, nightmare recruiting visits & the brains behind SEC shorts
Andy is joined by David Ubben to discuss a trio his recent stories in The Athletic...Arkansas’ journey away from football success can be chalked up to three letters: SECCoaches’ nightmare recruiting visits revealed: Jungle cats, cowboys, ‘Shaquille O’Neal of pit bulls’Meet the creators of ‘SEC Shorts,’ the video series that ‘just kind of writes itself’Subscribe to The Athletic: www.theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2022 • 33min
Could the $8 million QB be underpaid, 5-star QBs fair market value & Oregon's CFP path
Is there a world where the reported $8 million QB is underpaid? Andy reveals why that could be the case. What is the fair market value for a 5-star QB? Is Oregon's path to the College Football Playoff relatively easy? Plus, should we reconsider our SEC job rankings based on future scheduling?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2022 • 53min
Judge Andy rules on USC's CFP hopes, QB rankings & Texas v. Oklahoma
The honorable Judge Andy is an arbiter of justice. On today's podcast, he settles disputes between The Athletic's USC reporter Antonio Morales and Ari. The disagreements range from USC's College Football Playoff hopes to quarterback rankings to Texas vs. Oklahoma and more.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Antonio on Twitter: @AntonioCMoralesSubscribe to The Athletic by visiting:theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 3min
Billy Liucci & Ari squash Twitter beef, Texas A&M's future + who will be the QB for the Aggies?
Billy Liucci, co-owner of TexAgs.com, joins Andy and Ari to discuss the trajectory of Texas A&M in 2022. Before inspecting Jimbo Fisher's roster, Billy and Ari quash their Twitter spat dating back to 2020, which included Johnny Manziel chiming in. The trio chitchat about a future where Texas joined the Pac-12 instead of the SEC. The group also discusses the Aggies' haul this recruiting class and ponders who will be the team's signal-caller.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Billy on Twitter: @billylilucciSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


