

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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May 24, 2021 • 34min
How did a loss to Colorado in 2001 spur Nebraska's downward spiral w/ Mitch Sherman
Andy and The Athletic's Nebraska Cornhuskers keyboard clicker Mitch Sherman reflect on Nebraska's 2001 loss to Colorado, and how the Buffaloes' triumph led to the Cornhuskers' precipitous, near-two-decade- long fall from grace. The guys chat about the early 2000's complexion of the Big 12 North, Nebraska's inability to adjust to Colorado's offensive scheme, and, how prior to clashing with the Buffs', Frank Solich's team was in a position to contend for a BCS National Title. Speaking of Solich, what ripple effects did his firing have on the program, and how did the loss to Colorado and Miami affect the team emotionally?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Mitch on Twitter: @mitchsherman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2021 • 34min
Two 2001 upsets that changed the Big Ten & SEC for the next 20 years
The 2001 season included games that impacted college football for the next 20 years. The Athletic’s Editor-in-Chief Stewart Mandel joins the show to discuss the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry. Plus, Andy dives into his piece on LSU vs. Tennessee and how the Vols never rebounded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2021 • 39min
State of the Program: Oklahoma
The Athletic's Oklahoma beat writer Jason Kersey joins Andy Staples to talk about all things Sooners. How will Spencer Rattler looks in his second season as starting QB? Can Lincoln Riley get Oklahoma back to the CFP? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2021 • 34min
Power Auer: Pac-12 hires MGM executive as new Commissioner
Nicole Auerbach & Chris Vannini share their thoughts on the Pac-12's decision to replace Larry Scott with entertainment executive Larry Kliavkoff. The new commissioner will take over on July 1st & has already stated rebuilding the conference's football brand is a main strategy. What else does his appointment mean for the 'Conference of Champions'? Nicole & Chris have an update on NIL laws as we approach the July 1 deadline. Plus, last call! Sam Houston State wins the FCS National Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2021 • 30min
State of the Program: Virginia Tech
The Athletic’s Virginia Tech beat writer Andy Bitter joins Andy Staples to discuss the Hokies. Head Coach Justin Fuente is still tasked with leading the program after a season of uncertainty. How long will he remain in Blacksburg? Notre Dame & West Virginia are on the schedule this year. VT will kick off the season on a Friday night vs. North Carolina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2021 • 21min
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3
Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2021 • 16min
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2021 • 16min
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2021 • 42min
Tennessee State head coach Eddie George joins the show + George Kliavkoff named new Pac-12 commissioner
Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaplesAndy and Nicole Auerbach react to George Kilavkoff being named Pac-12 commissioner. What are the expectations for Kilavkoff? Will his experience as MGM's president of entertainment and sports aid the conference? Was this the right hire? Andy then welcomes Heisman Trophy winner, NFL legend and Tennessee State University head coach Eddie George to the show. George details his transition into coaching, and what advice and guidance Dion Sanders and Jeff Fisher shared with him. How has Fisher impacted TSU's football program as a senior advisor under George? George discusses how players can find success at the FCS level, much like his former teammate, Steve McNair, did. Andy probes George's coaching philosophy before discussing the ex-Titans' coaching staff. Geroge also provides insight into his early playing career before making a splash in the college ranks as a Heisman Trophy winner. Lastly, Random Ranking: Top-5 fullbacks.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Eddie George on Twitter: @EddieGeorge2727 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2021 • 38min
It's Tebow Time in Jacksonville w/ Lindsay Jones
Yes, we're in on the Tebow media groundswell as well. Andy and The Atheltic's Lindsay Jones deliberate if Tim Tebow reuniting with his old head coach, Urban Meyer, is a legitimate, football-savvy move, or a PR, bottom-line-driven ploy. Was this signing even Meyer's choice? What's Jacksonville's motivation for bringing Tebow aboard? Can the former first-rounder make the jump to TE? Is he being tasked with a leadership/mentorship role? Could this affect Trevor Lawrence, if so, how? Could Tebow develop into a Taysom Hill-type of guy (though he was the original Hill)? Lastly, Andy and Lindsay predict what will happen in this Tebow circus act.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Lindsay on Twitter: @bylindsayhjones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


