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Josh Pate's College Football Show delivers college football the way you want it. Behind-the-scenes whispers and intel thanks to a network of team insiders. Game breakdowns and rapid reaction along with the occasional gambling and recruiting twist. No offseason, no low-hanging fruit, no hot take — just the information you need to know on a show built with YOU in mind.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 9min
College Football's Best Parts + Big Ten Win Totals & A Wild Coaching Move | Late Kick Live Ep. 483
Late Kick Live Ep 483 features Josh Pate discussing the best parts of College Football. We also have fresh 2024 win totals out from FanDuel as we start by examining the most interesting numbers across the Big Ten. Will Ohio State reclaim the conference? Will Sherrone Moore and Michigan keep the crown? Could we see Penn State or perhaps newcomers like Oregon or USC break through? Josh also ranks the programs in the Big12 based on where they currently stand and also looks at where they might be headed. Where does Kansas State rank under Chris Klieman? Do TCU or Iowa State have what it takes to make a run this season? All that plus a dive into the Late Kick mailbag. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!TIMESTAMPS:(2:40) The Best Things about College Football(22:13) Early Thoughts on Big Ten Win Totals(29:02) Biggest 2024 Story: Ole Miss makes the CFP Title Game(32:53)Examining the Disastrous 2018 Coaching Cycle Hires(40:27) Big 12 Program Power Rankings(49:30) Transfer QB's who will have the biggest impact in 2024(53:23) How good can Penn State be in 2024?(59:56) Shawn Elliott leaves Georgia State to join South Carolina's staffSUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 4min
More CFP Expansion?! + SEC Win Totals & Chip Kelly @ Ohio State | Late Kick Live Ep. 482
Late Kick Live Ep 482 features Josh Pate reacting to the possibility of more College Football Playoff expansion in a world where everything seems to be up in the air. We also have fresh 2024 win totals out from FanDuel as we start by examining the most interesting numbers across the SEC. Will UGA go wire-to-wire with a much tougher schedule? How will Alabama look in year one under Kalen DeBoer? Can LSU or Tennessee make the leap into the CFP? Josh also ranks the programs in the ACC programs based on where they currently stand and also looks at where they might be headed. Where does Miami go under Mario Cristobal? Does Clemson return to the top of the heap? Will FSU continue to be the king of the conference? Where do new teams like North Carolina and Virginia Tech fit into the mix? All that plus a look at Chip Kelly heading to Ohio State and a dive into the Late Kick mailbag.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 3min
CFB Future Optimism! + Big Ten Program Rankings & Saban to ESPN | Late Kick Live Ep. 481
Late Kick Live Ep 481 features Josh Pate presenting a more optimistic look at where College Football may be headed with court cases and NCAA drama on a collision course for major change. Josh also ranks the programs in the Big Ten based on where they currently stand and also looks at where they might be headed. Where does Michigan go under Sherrone Moore? Does Ohio State return to the top of the heap? Where do new teams like Oregon and USC fit into the mix? What is the major impact of media rights mergers as it relates to the future of College Football? Josh also discusses the 2024 outlook for FSU with Mike Norvell and the Seminoles looking to be in the mix for the College Football Playoff yet again. All that plus some thoughts on Nick Saban joining College Gameday.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2024 • 42min
CFB May Thrive After All + Signing Day Anger & Michigan Rumblings | Late Kick Extra Ep. 180
The Late Kick Extra Podcast returns with the hottest topics of the college football world. In today's mailbag episode Josh gives his thoughts on how the collective bargaining involved with NIL and the transfer portal will impact recruiting in the future. How will Michigan fare next season with the coaching staff departures they've had? Can any ACC or Big 12 teams make the 12-team playoff without being a conference champion? These questions and many more will be answered on this episode of the Late Kick Extra Podcast. Please be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast feed!SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 2024 • 58min
SEC Programs Power Ranked + CFB Is About To Change BIGTIME | Late Kick Live Ep. 480
Late Kick Live Ep 480 features Josh Pate discussing the historic partnership between the SEC and Big Ten and what it means for the future of College Football. Could this be much more layered than it appears on the surface? Josh also ranks the programs in the SEC based on where they currently stand and also looks at where they might be headed. Where does Alabama go under Kalen DeBoer? Does UGA remain atop the league? Could we see something wild like a 3-loss team playing for a title in the first season of the expanded College Football Playoff? What is the ceiling for Nebraska under Matt Rhule? Josh uses this show to also dive into the back-and-forth he had with USC fans this week over the current state of their program. All that plus some breakout QB candidates for 2024, a check-in on Deion Sanders and Colorado, and an update on the messy situation unfolding between Chip Kelly and UCLA. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!TIMESTAMPS:(3:20) Big Ten and SEC announce partnership(14:32) 2024's Biggest CFB Story: No undefeated teams and a 3-loss team makes CFP Title Game(20:40) SEC Program Power Rankings(33:36) Future of Nebraska under Matt Rhule(38:22) Breakout Candidates at QB(44:25) Assessing Deion Sanders' offseason at Colorado(48:22) Latest on USC's Direction under Lincoln RileySUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, 2024 • 56min
CFB vs NCAA + Coach Complaints & LSU's Current Standing | Late Kick Live Ep. 479
Late Kick Live Ep 479 features Josh Pate reacting to Tennessee reportedly being under NCAA investigation again. What’s the latest out of Knoxville? What do we make of the future for programs like Oklahoma in the SEC or the new teams entering the Big Ten like Washington, Oregon, USC, and UCLA? What do we make of the expectations around LSU entering 2024? How will Brian Kelly’s Tigers look this fall? We also discuss how 2024 could pan out for Ryan Day at Ohio State and Steve Sarkisian at Texas. All that plus reaction to the suggestion more coaches could continue exiting College Football due to the structure of the sport. All that plus a look at the biggest winners in the Transfer Portal window.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 1min
NCAA Goes After Tennessee + Teams Falling in 2024 & Michigan Hires Sherrone Moore | Late Kick Live Ep. 478
Late Kick Live Ep 478 features Josh Pate reacting to Tennessee reportedly being under NCAA investigation again. What’s the latest out of Knoxville? We also look at Sherrone Moore being named new head coach at Michigan as well as looking ahead to what some of the biggest stories in College Football could be in 2024. How will the coaching landscape evolve? Will we see more realignment headlines? What will the new CFP look like? The Big12 released their 2024 schedule today and Josh has several takeaways. What do we make of the future for programs like Oklahoma in the SEC or Colorado in the Big12? Which teams across the nation could take a step back in production this season? All that plus a look at the biggest winners in the Transfer Portal window.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 17min
Michigan post-Harbaugh + Bama Energy & CFB's Most Underrated Coaches | Late Kick Live Ep. 477
Late Kick Live Ep 477 features Josh Pate reacting to Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan for the NFL. What’s next for the Wolverines? Will OC Sherrone Moore be elevated to the HC role? With Kalen DeBoer settling in at Alabama Josh Pate takes a look at the sudden burst of energy the program is feeling with a pair of big commits. Who are the most underrated coaches in College Football today? Whether head coaches, coordinators, or position guys, we take a look at several names. Josh also discusses the ACC schedule release as well as how Clemson and Dabo Swinney are set up to fare in 2024. Is the current structure of College Football costing us good coaches? Could we see other guys decide to step down?Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Late Kick YouTube Channel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 2024 • 43min
Bama Still Elite? + Saturday Title Games & Pop Tart Bowl Dreams | Late Kick Extra Ep. 179
The Late Kick Extra Podcast is back with a slew of hot topics centered on the college football landscape. In today's mailbag episode Josh breaks down his personal 12-team playoff inclusion criteria. What does Bill O'Brien's hiring as offensive coordinator mean for the Ohio State offense next season? How can the CFP schedule be changed for the better of the sport? These questions and many more will be answered on this episode of the Late Kick Extra Podcast. Please be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast feed!SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ohio State Goes Crazy + CFB's 2024 Things To Watch & Portal Latest | Late Kick Live Ep. 476
Late Kick Live Ep 476 features Josh Pate looking ahead to College Football in 2024 and how many changes are on the horizon. What will the SEC look like after Nick Saban? Will we see more churn in the coaching world with guys getting fed up with the current structure of the sport? Josh also takes a look at Ryan Day and Ohio State making huge moves in the Transfer Portal landing Caleb Downs and Julian Sayin from Alabama. Will this be the year for the Buckeyes? How much more attractive are Big Ten and SEC jobs than the rest of the country given the deeper pool of resources and access that exist there now? All that plus a look back at Bold Predictions and a question about whether bowl opt-outs may actually be a good thing. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/LateKickTwitter: twitter.com/LateKickJoshInstagram: instagram.com/latekickjoshSign Up for FanDuel: http://fanduel.com/cfbpromotionMust be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.