

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 3, 2021 • 33min
CFB Playoff rankings reaction
Andy Staples and Matt Fortuna discuss, dissect and debate the first college football playoff rankings of the season. Is undefeated Cincinnati already on the outside looking in even with a top 10 win vs. Notre Dame? How many teams can make it from the SEC? The Big Ten is getting a lot of respect this year. Undefeated Oklahoma and Wake Forest are ranked behind four one-loss teams. It's playoff season, let the consternation begin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2021 • 45min
Power Auer: Gary Patterson's 21-year run at TCU is over
Nicole Auerbach & Michael Felder discuss the latest news in college football. College Football Playoff expansion discussions are happening this week. Will a decision be made on a new format? Gary Patterson's legendary run at TCU has come to an end after getting fired on Sunday. Georgia continues to impress. Ohio State issues bubbled back to the surface in a win vs. Ohio State. Michigan State has an epic comeback vs, Michigan to remain undefeated. Wake Forest is still undefeated! Playoff rankings are released tonight. Plus, flavor of the week and last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2021 • 51min
Football & Grits: Week 10 SEC storylines
David Ubben and Andy Staples discuss what is going wrong for Dan Mullen at Florida. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said this weekend that he won't vote for an 8-team playoff. He will either back a 4-team or 12-team model. When Texas & Oklahoma get into the league, how will the conference change it's scheduling model? The first playoff rankings of the season will come out tomorrow night. Auburn looks like it will play a major role in deciding the west. Week 10 features Alabama vs. LSU, Hugh Freeze's return to Oxford & an interesting Kentucky vs. Tennessee matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2021 • 1h 12min
Week 9 reaction: Projecting CFP rankings; coaching hot seat & Michigan St., Michigan's futures
After a savory course of week nine college football games, Andy and Ari react to the weekend that was. Before unwrapping each big matchup, the guys share their first College Football Playoff rankings. Even though the scoreboard may tell a different story, Ohio State had Penn State well in hand. Although, could Michigan State take Ohio State to the wire in the Big Ten Championship game? If Michigan happens to win out, where do they reside in the CFP pecking order? The guys take a ride on the coaching carousel to pinpoint some names that are on the hot seat.Check out The Andy Staples Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2021 • 1h 16min
Week 9 picks: Oregon or Ohio State in CFB? Can Florida cover & Michigan-Michigan St. preview
Payoff pod! Ari tosses a shot of Woodford Reserve mixed with store-brand mustard down his hatch, and all Andy does is watch gleefully because, you know, #PittsTooLegitToQuit. The guys canvas the week nine slate including Oregon-Colorado. Will the Ducks continue their waddle to a 12-1 record? If so, which 12-1 squad do the guys believe would make the playoff, Oregon or Ohio State? Caleb Williams will be the first to test out Texas Tech's new regime. Will he and the Sooners bounce back after an uninspiring win? Ari's still off the Texas wagon, but are they so bad that they're a three-point underdog to Baylor? Will Pitt continue to be legit versus Miami? Plus, Notre Dame's uphill climb to 11-1; will Flordia cover against Georgia; will Ole Miss-Auburn be a shootout, and Michigan-Michigan State is like the Spiderman pointing meme.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2021 • 56min
One True Pod: Matt Wells is out at Texas Tech; what's next in Lubbock?
On this week's episode of One True Pod, Jason, Max and Sam detail the firing of Matt Wells at Texas Tech. What was his downfall? Where do the Red Raiders go from here? Plus, the guys are joined by Chris Level, publisher of RedRaiderSports.com, to discuss top coaching candidates and if a familiar face could return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2021 • 42min
Booger McFarland's take on college football
Andy welcomes special guest Booger McFarland to dish on college football, the NFL, working in TV & riding a bike that changed his life. College football is a unique sport and geography matters. Which job is better, LSU or USC? Who are the candidates for those positions? Has Brian Kelly maxed out at Notre Dame? Will the perception of Clemson change based on this season? We are less than a week away from the first college football playoff rankings off the season. Who's in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 1min
Power Auer: Texas Tech opening, Michigan vs. Michigan State & Kenny Heisman
Texas Tech fires Matt Wells. Nicole warns Texas Tech that hiring Art Briles would be a big mistake. Michigan vs. Michigan State is a top 10 matchup for the first time in 50+ years. Pittsburgh beats Clemson and the Tigers season is officially off the rails. Pitt QB Kenny Pickett is a legit Heisman candidate. Plus, 'Flavor of the Week' and 'Last Call'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2021 • 46min
Football & Grits: SEC playoff scenarios
It’s Georgia/Florida week! Do the Gators have any chance of upsetting the Dawgs? Ole Miss is 6-1 and has a real chance of winning 10 or 11 games this season. Could Lane Kiffin sneak into the CFB Playoff? It’s playoff scenario time. Andy & David agree Josh Heupel might have done one of the best coaching jobs of the season. Oklahoma was down to Kansas at half. Will the Sooners survive in the SEC? David shares his week 8 SEC power rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2021 • 1h
Week 8 reaction: Pitt IS legit! Oklahoma's scare & are we worried about Alabama?
Andy and Max Olson whip around college football and underscore the biggest storylines in week eight. Pitt IS legit, and Ari IS going to have to drink a mustard-drenched shot of liquor! The guys analyze Pittsburgh's success and Clemson's faults. Oklahoma narrowly avoids...Kansas? Caleb Williams flashed a few "Freshman moments" but he's still Oklahoma's best option...right? Is it time to implement a new overtime format? Because a 9OT Penn State-Illinois game is a lot to ingest. Oregon escaped with a win in another Pac-12 thriller, but were they saved by Dorian Thompson-Robinson's being off the field with an injury? Is there trouble brewing in Tuscaloosa? Mike Leech doesn't like candy corn (and Vanderbilt doesn't like scoring). Plus, is Justin Fuente's and Max Wells' time up?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Max on Twitter: @maxolsonSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


