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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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May 2, 2025 • 42min
Kalen DeBoer joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. 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.

May 2, 2025 • 1h 2min
CFB’s 2025 National Champ + Belichick Drama & Post-Spring Intel
Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 628 features Josh Pate taking a look at the 2025 College Football Playoff picture with an early shot called at who will win it all. What does the SEC look like coming out of spring ball with teams like Alabama, UGA, Texas, LSU, and more vying for the conference title. Josh also takes a look at his trip to Ohio State and shares some behind the scenes stories. Next up, we take a trip to Chapel Hill and investigate the Bill Belichick drama. All that plus hot start candidates for this season and much more. 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.

May 1, 2025 • 45min
Ryan Day joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. 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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 44min
Rich Rodriguez joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. 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.

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 14min
Sheduer & Ewers Slide + CFB Truths From NFL Draft & Portal Reaction
Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 627 features Josh Pate taking a look at the NFL Draft and the impact from a College Football perspective. What do we make of Shedeur Sanders and Quinn Ewers falling to the 5th and 7th rounds respectively? What does the SEC and Big Ten dominance mean about the overall state of recruiting and College Football overall? James Franklin and Penn State had their spring game Saturday which included a spirited exchange between Franklin and a fan. Tonight we discuss that along with Josh's defense of Mel Kiper. The truth-teller series continues as we ask some of the biggest what-if questions in College Football this year. 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.

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 13min
New CFP Criteria Concerns + Portal Intel & Final Nico Thoughts
Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 626 features Josh Pate looking at upcoming changes to the College Football Playoff along with the idea TV ratings could actually factor into how many auto-bids leagues like the SEC or Big Ten could receive any given year. We’re also reacting to the news out of Knoxville as Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee have parted ways only to see Nico wind up at UCLA and UCLA’s QB to wind up at Tennessee. Tonight we also look at the latest Transfer Portal intel elsewhere in College Football. What are some of the most underrated matchups across the country this fall? With Miami’s Cam Ward being the likely #1 overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft we look back on his time with the Canes as Josh shares behind the scenes stories. The truth-teller series continues as we put Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian in the spotlight tonight. 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.

Apr 21, 2025 • 35min
Lincoln Riley joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series
USC head coach Lincoln Riley is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. 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.

Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 7min
Nico Latest & Impact On CFB + Transfer Portal On Fire
Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 625 features Josh Pate reacting to the wild news out of Knoxville as Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee have parted ways after a contract renegotiation went south. Where will Josh Heupel and the Vols go from here? What’s next for Nico? Will College Football see a wild spring transfer portal window in the coming weeks? Tonight we’re also looking at the biggest what-ifs in College Football this season. Could we see a world where UGA, Texas, Oregon, and Ohio State are somewhat down in 2025? Might it be mid-season or later before the best team(s) emerge? Josh also discusses the feud between UGA who want Mike Bobo gone as UGA offensive coordinator and Kirby Smart’s insistence in keeping him onboard. All that plus some words on the retirement of Lee Corso from College Gameday. 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! 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.

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h 16min
Tennessee & Nico Disaster + Portal Chaos Ahead?
Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 624 features Josh Pate reacting to the wild news out of Knoxville as Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee have parted ways after a contract renegotiation went south. Where will Josh Heupel and the Vols go from here? What’s next for Nico? Will College Football see a wild spring transfer portal window in the coming weeks? Tonight we’re also looking at the biggest what-ifs in College Football this season. Could we see a world where UGA, Texas, Oregon, and Ohio State are somewhat down in 2025? Tonight we tell the truth about Big Noon Kickoff. What are the pros and cons of having premiere games kickoff the day? Several teams had spring games this weekend including Alabama, UGA, Ohio State, Miami, and more. What were the biggest takeaways? 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.

Apr 9, 2025 • 58min
CFB’s Big 2025 What-Ifs + Spring Game Debate & Ryan Day Truth
Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 623 features Josh Pate looking at the biggest what-ifs in College Football this season. Arch Manning’s time has come at Texas. What if he shines? What if he fails? Could we see the SEC national title drought continue? Can Dabo Swinney and Clemson return to their old ways of competing for national titles? How do we fix the College Football calendar to create interesting tidbits year-round? Tonight Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is in the spotlight. What is the truth about the Buckeye head man after Ohio State’s national title win? Josh also talks about Notre Dame plus how we will continue to develop the show. 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.