Josh Pate's College Football Show

Alabama Head Coach Kalen DeBoer is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.   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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football schedules are out for the 2026 season and we’re circling the 6 toughest starts. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 724 Josh Pate looks at teams like USC, FSU, Texas, and more. The truth teller series is back tonight with a look at Steve Sarkisian trying to win a national title at Texas. Josh also looks at a possible chaos scenario involving Miami and Texas Tech continuing to dominate but with new contenders emerging. Can UGA win a national title this season? All that plus Josh’s worst College Football predictions. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.   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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football preseason rankings are out courtesy of Bill Connelly’s SP+. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 724 Josh Pate looks at teams like Notre Dame, UGA, Texas, Ohio State, and Oregon. Which team will start the season ranked #1? We also check in on spring practices and get the latest whispers and intel from across the country. The truth teller series is back tonight with a look at Steve Sarkisian trying to win a national title at Texas. The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Mike Elko and Texas A&M. Josh also looks at a possible chaos scenario involving Oregon, Indiana, and Ohio State dipping a bit this season. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does College Football have a definitive team to beat heading into the 2026 season? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 723 Josh Pate looks at teams like Notre Dame, UGA, Texas, Ohio State, and Oregon. Which team will start the season ranked #1? We also check in on spring practices and get the latest whispers and intel from across the country. How does Penn State look? What about LSU’s offense under Lane Kiffin and Notre Dame’s WR room? The truth teller series is back tonight with a look at James Franklin taking the Virginia Tech job. The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Dabo Swinney and Clemson. Josh also looks at a possible chaos scenario involving Oklahoma and Texas and gives a behind the scenes look at his trips to Florida and Miami. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.   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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.   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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the best head coaching job in College Football? What are the biggest games on the College Football schedule this season? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 722 Josh Pate is tackling the big questions. Does Sark have it made at Texas? What about Ryan Day at Ohio State or Kirby Smart at UGA? Where do programs like Michigan, Oregon, and LSU rank? Next we take a look at a potential chaos scenario ahead of the 2026 season that involves the SEC and Big Ten. We also check in on spring practices and get the latest whispers and intel from across the country. The truth teller series is back tonight with a look at College Gameday. The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Kalen DeBoer and Alabama. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEC and Big Ten conference odds have been released ahead of the 2026 College Football season. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 721 Josh Pate discussed mainstays like Alabama, Texas, and UGA along with Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana. Who else may enter the equation? The Big12 and ACC are each in a state of flux. Will Miami and Texas Tech run things again or could other teams step up? The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Mario Cristobal and Miami. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.   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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.   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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football over/under win totals have been released for the 2026 season. Oregon and Indiana are the only Big Ten teams at 10.5 while Ohio State and Penn State sit at 9.5. What about the SEC where Texas, UGA, Alabama, LSU, and Texas A&M are the teams at 8.5 or higher? Spring practice whispers and intel are bubbling all across College Football. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 720 Josh Pate shares the latest whispers and intel. Which teams are on the clock needing to prove something the most this season? The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring practice whispers and intel are bubbling all across College Football. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 719 Josh Pate looks at the biggest questions for teams like Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, and Missouri. We’re also monitoring rumblings from the SEC and Big Ten about the future of everything from rules to media rights. Could we see a CFB superleague? Might the big two look to break away entirely? Could Congress get involved? We continue the truthteller series tonight with a look back at the Johnny Manziel era at Texas A&M along with a dive into the best WR rooms in College Football this year. How do programs like Ohio State and Miami stack up to Florida and Oregon? The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Pate State Extra, Josh dives into the biggest upsets in college football history, how much players have an impact on a college's brand, plus what it's like competing with some of the top college football shows. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring practice has arrived across College Football and we have plenty of questions. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 718 Josh Pate looks at the biggest questions for teams as they hunt for a CFP spot. What do we make of the roundtable meeting in Washington Friday? Was there a hidden headline bigger than any of the photo ops? With the 2026 schedule set we’re taking a look at the biggest conference games this season. We also take a look back at a golden era of Florida football tonight as we remember the Urban Meyer era. What do you remember the most? 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the College Football Playoff feature more of the same in 2026 or will we see darkhorse contenders rise up to grab spots? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 717 Josh Pate looks at whether Ohio Stqte, UGA, Oregon, Texas, and Indiana can make it back to the CFP along with teams that could punch their ticket for the first time. What has happened to the ACC? With Miami playing for a national title the Hurricanes figure to be in the mix every season. Where have Clemson and FSU gone? With Lou Holtz passing away this week we take time tonight to remember a legendary man and career. Josh also breaks down Austin Mack vs Keelon Russell in the Alabama quarterback battle along with naming his favorite College Football stadiums. Where does Neyland Stadium rank in comparison to The Big House, Autzen Stadium, Bryant-Denny, and more? 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Pate State Extra, Josh breaks down the SEC and Big Ten power dynamic and why they have more power and influence than they've ever had before and how much hype Texas and LSU should have entering this season. Plus, diving into how NIL has eroded rivalries. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 716 Josh Pate discusses College Football’s most hated teams. Where do Miami and Alabama fall? Is Texas or USC in the top group? Where do we put Notre Dame and Ohio State? Josh also takes a shot at realigning every major College Football conference. How should the SEC and Big Ten look? Could we see old conferences reborn? What was the worst national title game of the CFP era? We discuss that plus which head coaches are in must-win mode. How many wins does Mike Norvell need at FSU this season? What will it take for the noise to die down around Lincoln Riley? We also take a look at the Penn State mood tracker and much more. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 715 Josh Pate reacts to the SEC and Big Ten teaming up to try preventing various moves including the pooling of College Football media rights. It may sound boring, but it isn’t. Next Josh discusses the biggest Transfer Portal spenders in the space. How did Lane Kiffin and LSU surge to the top? What do we make of Indiana and Miami making big moves? Allegations have surfaced that Josh may hate the Big12. This is, of course, completely false. We also take a look at some of College Football’s most underrated coaches, the Notre Dame mood tracker, and plenty more. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Pate State Extra, Josh dives into why preseason rankings have merit and what they should actually reflect, how Nick Saban would fare in this new era of College Football, and which result from the 2025 season was most shocking. Plus, Josh breaks down his biggest Big Ten stadium. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 714 Josh Pate welcomes President Donald Trump to the show to discuss matters of College Football and beyond. Next up we drop our 2026 College Football head coach rankings. Where do coaches like Kirby Smart at UGA and Ryan Day at Ohio State land? What about Steve Sarkisian at Texas and Kalen DeBoer at Alabama? Does Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman crack the top 5? What do we make of reports teams in the SEC and what are some of the biggest questions around the league heading into spring ball? Josh also discusses which programs could be the next to become elite. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 713 Josh Pate ranks the top programs in College Football. How high did Indiana rise? What about mainstays like UGA, Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, and Notre Dame? Will we see College Football Playoff expansion soon after the Big Ten floated their 24-team model? The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Dan Lanning and Oregon. What do we make of reports teams in the SEC and Big Ten are looking to adjust their future out-of-conference schedules? Will College Football Playoff selection change as a result of this? Which teams have the biggest spotlight QB battles we need to watch this spring? 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 712 Josh Pate looked at how big the College Football Playoff and national title contender pool is this year. Will teams like UGA and Alabama be in the mix? What about Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, and Indiana? Will we see Texas or USC make a move? The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Steve Sarkisian and Texas. Next, Josh looks at the toughest schedules in College Football this season. Will Lincoln Riley end up winning big at USC? Can the Trojans contend for the Big Ten title and a CFP spot? Josh also gives some early thoughts on the NFL Draft and discusses a College Football story nobody is talking about. All that plus advice for getting a career in sports media. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the time come for College Football to reach out to the NFL for help? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 711 Josh Pate discussed how eligibility and calendar issues in College Football could use some assistance after Roger Goodell’s comments during Super Bowl week. Plenty of early top 25 rankings reaction is pouring in. In this show Josh Pate discussed the placement of Indiana and Miami fresh off their national title matchup. What about Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State in the Big Ten? Where are teams like Texas, Alabama, UGA, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Florida in the SEC? Tonight we go over the ACC schedule including Miami having a more workable path and FSU facing a tough road. National Signing Day saw USC and Oregon land top 3 classes with Notre Dame between them. Tonight we get takeaways and memories of past National Signing Days. The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Ryan Day and Ohio State. All that plus advice for getting a career in sports media. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Pate State Extra, Josh dives into the current relationship between the NFL and College Football and how it is a disaster for the current CFP calendar, and how National Signing Day has changed from a massive spectacle that the entire season hinged upon to something much different so quickly. Plus, looking back at recently retired Gus Malzahn’s career. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football top 25 discussion is here for the 2026 season. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 710 Josh Pate discussed the placement of Indiana and Miami fresh off their national title matchup. What about Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State in the Big Ten? Where are teams like Texas, Alabama, UGA, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Florida in the SEC? Speaking of the SEC, tonight we go over the SEC schedule including Florida having a more workable path and LSU facing a tough road. What do we think about the current state of College Football and whether it makes any sense to compare the CFP to college basketball. Josh also gets called out for defending Dabo Swinney after recent allegations of tampering. The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Mike Norvell and FSU. All that plus the cautionary lesson all of us could learn from attending a showing of The Housemaid. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Playoff expansion is always a hot topic - but for the time being it looks to be tabled. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 709 Josh Pate discussed the fight between the SEC and Big Ten and what it means for the future of the College Football Playoff. With the Transfer Portal closed, which teams were big winners and losers? Tonight we look at LSU and Indiana plus several teams in Texas along with Penn State, Alabama, UGA, and more. What do we think about the current state of College Football and whether the problems are correctable? The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Josh Heupel and Tennessee. All that plus a question about whether Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame can win a national title and we take a look at a major winter storm that took aim at the eastern half of the United States. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football has seen tampering go crazy with the recent shots Dabo Swinney and Clemson took at Pete Golding and Ole Miss. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 708 Josh Pate offers up his feelings about what can be done to curtail the issue. What do we think about surprise CFP contenders this season? Could Alex Golesh and Auburn or Matt Campbell and Penn State make a run? Does ESPN owning the entire College Football Playoff help or hurt the sport overall? Josh also takes a look at UGA under Kirby Smart and discusses whether the program is regressing. All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at a major winter storm taking aim at the eastern half of the United States. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football just saw a wild ending to the 2026 season with Indiana winning the CFP title. What does 2026 have in store? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 707 Josh Pate offers up his feelings about early top 25 rankings. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal now closed but big names on the move. How do we go about fixing the College Football calendar? Tonight we look at plenty of feedback from Tuesday’s show as we explore changing the College Football Playoff structure and moving the national title game to January 1st while trying to save bowl season. All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at a major winter storm taking aim at the eastern half of the United States. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana and Curt Cignetti have won the national championship over Mario Cristobal and Miami, and College Football may never be the same again. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 706 Josh Pate offers up his feelings about Mario Cristobal and Curt Cignetti as their programs both made a statement in different ways this season. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal now closed but big names on the move. What do we make of the early 2027 CFP title odds? Can Alabama, LSU, UGA, Texas, or Texas A&M get the SEC back in the mix? How do we go about fixing the College Football calendar? All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at the future of the SEC vs Big Ten debate. 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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.