Until Saturday: A show about college football

Ari and David plunge into the week 11 slate and share their takeaways from the weekend!-Michigan wins but we still aren't sold + what the heck Penn State? (3:30)-Alabama cruises; Milroe's a dude (17:00)-Georgia blasts Ole Miss & Group A vs. B after week 11 (21:00)-Could Texas go toe-to-toe with Georgia, Ohio State or Alabama? (30:30)-Washington hangs on with tough 2nd half defense (43:00)-Ohio State's offense will keep them from a title (45:00)-FSU, Louiseville and the ACC race (49:00)-What's going on with Wisconsin and David Braun Big Ten COY? (56:00)-Tennessee fooled everyone (58:30)-Teams going bowling! + High Five for the G5 (1:00:00)Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Wasserman and David Ubben share their instant reactions to Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti suspending Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the regular season for Michigan's sign stealing controversy. Was this punishment equal to the "crime", or was this the result of enormous pressure on Petitti? How will Michigan fair against Penn State and Ohio State without Harbaugh and is legal action inevitable?Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and Stew "The Boss Man" Mandel pick week 11 college football games ATS! Can Michigan win in Happy Valley with a cloud of controversy still surrounding the team? How will USC look without Alex Grinch? Can 'Lane Skywalker' destroy the Georgia Death Star? Plus, Florida plays host to an in-state battle, and Nebraska, BYU and more battle for bowl berths!-Michigan-Penn State (4:30)-Oregon-USC (23:00)-UGA-Ole Miss (28:30)-FSU-Miami (36:30)-Washington-Utah (39:30)-Alabama-Kentucky (47:45)-Tennessee-Missouri (50:45)-Nebraska-Maryland; BYU-Iowa St.; Arizona-Colorado (55:45)Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Stew on Twitter: @slmandelSponsored by:Ship Station: Let your customers shop risk-free this holiday with ShipStation. Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.That’s shipstation.com, code SATURDAY.Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code SATURDAY at checkout.That’s 20% off ANYTHING you order when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUIDIV.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch, Grace, Ari and Manny answer a question that's been presnet in both the minds of recruiting circles and fans, "why are quarterbacks committing so early?" Grace shares what she learned from speaking with several QB recruits about their expedited decision-making in a story of innovation and change presented by Invesco QQQ. The Stars Squad also discusses Deion's "tinted windows", the top remaining QBs in the '24 class, and Ari's high school touchdown celebration.-Recent commits: Miami, UCLA, Clemson (3:00)-Why are QB recruits committing so early? presented by Invesco QQQ (11:30)-Top 10 QBs (29:00)-How Alex Grinch's departure could impact USC recruiting (39:15)-Deion's "tinted windows", decision-making (46:00)-Trivia!Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynorFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSponsored by:Ship Station: Let your customers shop risk-free this holiday with ShipStation. Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.That’s shipstation.com, code SATURDAY.Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code SATURDAY at checkout.That’s 20% off ANYTHING you order when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUIDIV.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole and Chris break down the second College Football Playoff rankings! Did Washington deserve to be outside the top-4 again? Boo Corrigan shares the committee's approach to eye test v. resume. Later, Nicole and Chris preview UGA-Ole Miss, Oregon-USC, Michigan-Penn State and more! Lastly, the pair discuss the latest coming out of Ann Arbor, and Chris details college football's technological advancements in a story of innovation and change presented by Invesco QQQ.Producer's note: Technical issues affected Nicole's audio through the rankings reaction. Apologies for the inconvenience. The audio quality will return to normal next week. -CFP rankings part deux (0:15)-Eye test vs. resume + Boo Corrigan on the committee's approach (3:30)-Should Ohio State have remained at #1? (6:45)-Tulane moves up, James Madison update (11:00)-Washington and Alabama at No. 5 & No. 8, respectively, again (13:00)-Top Shelf: Previewing notable weekend games (22:00)-Happy Hour: James Madison and Oklahoma St. (35:45)-On the Rocks: Michigan update (42:00)-Last call: CFB tech advancements, helmet comm presented by Invesco QQQ (55:00)Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniSponsored by:Ship Station: Let your customers shop risk-free this holiday with ShipStation. Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.That’s shipstation.com, code SATURDAY.Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code SATURDAY at checkout.That’s 20% off ANYTHING you order when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUIDIV.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Sam catch up with The Athletic's Michigan scribe Austin Meek and chitchat about the Big Ten inching towards punshing Michigan for the in-person scouting scandal. The triumvirate also hit on the keys to the game for Michigan-Penn State. Before kibbitzing with Austin, Max and Sam revisit their best and worst pre-season predictions. To wrap up the show, the guys ID teams that have over- and underachieved this season.-Revisiting our pre-season predictions (3:30)-We had USC IN THE PLAYOFF? Oof (10:00)-Austin on the latest out of Ann Arbor (17:15)-Michigan vs. Penn State preview (29:00)-2023 Over- / underachieving teams (42:30)ubscribe to the Until Saturday newsletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Austin on Twitter: @byAustinMeekSponsored by:Ship Station: Let your customers shop risk-free this holiday with ShipStation.Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code SATURDAY at checkout.That’s 20% off ANYTHING you order when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUIDIV.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and Manny Navarro answer your voicemails on the latest Sunday Sound-Off! But first, the trio react to DC Alex Grinch being fired from USC. Bedlam makes us whistful about vanishing rivalries. Are there moral victories in CFB? Keith from NC chides Ari about his UGA take from last week. Plus, Michigan's flaws, show Louisville some love, and Ari offers up, arguably, the worst food take ever.-USC fires Alex Grinch, but is the real problem Lincoln Riley? (3:00)-Vern calls in from Boone Pickens & vanishing rivalries (16:30)-Are there moral victories in CFB? (27:30)-Ari's critic blasts his Georgia take (35:00)-Should Marcus Freeman call Sean Lewis? (47:30)-Questionable Michigan (57:00)-Louisville love + Ari's historically bad food take (1:04:00)Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroSponsored by:Ship Station: Let your customers shop risk-free this holiday with ShipStation. Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. That’s shipstation.com, code SATURDAY.Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code SATURDAY at checkout.That’s 20% off ANYTHING you order when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUIDIV.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari and David react to the best weekend of the college football season thus far! Georgia, Texas, and Washington were all pushed to the edge. Bedlam was incredible! Some teams are going bowling, while other will have to wait at least another week. What. A. Blast.-Alabama is championship material (1:30)-Could Washington jump into the top-4 & Caleb Williams' wasted talent (11:30)-How should we feel about Texas' win? (19:30)-BEDLAM! How should OU fans feel about this season? (27:30)-Could Georgia jump to #1 & they aren't as invincible as Ari thought (37:30)-Clemson: Dabo wants you to buy in, but should you? (49:00)-Ohio State/Michigan roll...but we still aren't sure about them (55:00)-FSU wins, Lousiville top-10?, Ole Miss-Georiga (1:03:00)-To be or not to be bowl eligible & High Five for the G5 (1:12:00)Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenSponsored by:Angi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and Max key in on the weekend's biggest games and pick the matchups ATS! Is Texas the Ralph "I'm in danger" meme (3:00)? Is Ollie Gordon enough to lift Oklahoma State over the Sooners in the last Bedlam bout (14:45)? Ari has a sneaking suspicion USC is going to beat Washington (22:30). Can Missouri shock the country (32:00)? Plus, Bama-LSU, Penn State in the Danger Zone, the guys' take on Dabo and more!Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonSponsored by:Angi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch, Manny, Grace and Ari delve into Elijah Rushing's, 5-star DL recruit, flip to Oregon. How impressed have we been by Dan Lanning's recruiting chops (5:15)? 4-star signal-caller QB Trever Jackson decommits from Ole Miss. Ari shares his opinion of Jackson from his Elite 11 performance (17:45). The Athletic's Antonio Morales then joins the podcast to discuss Lincoln Riley and USC's hazy recruiting future. Can the Trojans be fixed (27:45). Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynorFollow Antonio on Twitter: @AntonioCMoralesSponsored by:Angi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole and Chris share their instant reactions to the first College Football Playoff rankings (:30)! Is Georgia ranked right (1:45)? The Oregon-Washington debate (3:00), and Michigan unaffected by off-field issues (5:30). The G5's station (10:00), one-loss teams (12:00), is OSU really the best team (16:45) and winners/losers (19:15). The pair dissect Tyler from Spartansburg's call to Dabo and the Clemson coach's response (25:00) Did Tyler have a point, though? Plus, another Connor Stalions sighting (45:00)?Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniSponsored by:Angi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first College Football Playoff rankings are here! Max and Sam lay out their hypothetical 12-team field ahead of the rankings show (5:30). Where do the pair fall on Oregon and Washington? Can Ole Miss surprise us late in the year? The Athletic's Alabama beat writer Kennington Smith III hops on the show to preview Alabama-LSU and Georgia-Missouri (18:45). Afterward, in honor of Halloween, Max and Sam compare CFP contenders to candies (38:00)! Georgia is a full-sized Snickers while Michigan is...candy corn?! Lastly, Pete Sampson explains Notre Dame's advancements in sports science in a story of innovation and change presented by Invesco QQQ (1:05:30).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newsletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Kennington on Twitter: @SkinnyKenny_Sponsored byAngi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and Scott Dochterman react to Iowa's announcement that Brian Ferentz won't be returning as the program's offensive coordinator next season. Scott and the guys converse about interm AD Beth Goetz's decision, Kirk Ferentz's future, what the next OC's philosophy should be, and what this move means for Hawkeyes around the world.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and The Athletic's Penn State beat writer Audrey Snyder answer your voicemails on the latest installment of the Sunday Sound-Off! Is J.J. McCarthy a dynamic enough playmaker to give Michigan an edge over Georgia (4:00)? Can Penn State change enough in two weeks to beat the Wolverines (15:00)? IOWA-NORTHWESTERN UNDER, BABY (21:30)! Why was Oklahoma so conservative at the end against KU (25:15)? The trio play a fan-made game of trading coaches for five years (38:00). Dabo for Norvell? Venables for Leipold and more! Plus, a Pitt fan weighs in on Pat Narduzzi (49:00).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Audrey on Twitter: @audsnyder4Sponsored by:Angi: Download the free Angi mobile app today or visit Angi dot com. That’s A-N-G-I dot com.Indochino: Refresh your wardrobe with the best prices of the year during Indochino’s Black Friday event. Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com. I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oklahoma couldn't make enough plays in Lawrence to stave off a hungry Kansas team. Ari and David discuss the Big 12's playoff hopes and OU's mistakes (3:00). They then talk about the Georgia Death Star at the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party (14:00). Can anyone compete with UGA? Ohio State with another flawed win (31:30); North Carolina chokes; Penn State and USC nearly choked, and what to make of Shane Beamer. Plus, Pat Narduzzi and Mike Locksley say the quiet part out loud (56:45), and Oregon looks dang good (1:01:00).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and Chris preview week nine's action and pick games ATS. Before picking the weekend's games, the trio discusses both the latest out of Michigan State, involving Mel Tucker, and Michigan where the sign stealing scandal continues to intensify (6:00). Will we finally quit sleeping on Utah, as they welcome Oregon to Rice-Eccles (19:30)? Oklahoma-KU (26:15); the world's largest outdoor cocktail party (30:45); an Ohio State trap game (40:00); the Maalik Murphy show in Provo (47:00); Tennessee-Kentucky, Oregon St.-Arizona, Air Force-Colorado St. & more (53:00).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch, Ari, Manny and Grace discuss the buzz surrounding 5-star WR Ryan Wingo prior to his commitment to Texas (6:00). What may have lead Wingo to picking UT over Missouri? Is this a big missed opportunity for the Tigers? The quartet then discuss the state of Florida's recruiting surge in the class of 2024 (13:00). Is Georgia missing out on top prospects in their own backyard (19:00)? How good of a recruiter is James Franklin, really? (31:30). Plus, anxiety from watching The Bear, a Sea World bet, and another trivia mistake by Mitch...what's new?Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole and Chris make an in-depth inspection of the Michigan in-person scouting controversy to kick off the Power 5 (2:00). Can we determine yet how much Connor Stalions' actions impacted UM? Is this situation similar to the Patriots' 'Spygate' scandal? The duo also discuss helmet comms coming to the sport, Dan Enos out at Arkansas, and they preview the CFP rankings ahead of next week's first reveal (6:00). Will Penn State always be stuck in a state of good but not great? An inquisitive fan asks that, and others ask more, in the Open Bar segment (16:00). Cheers to Alabama (30:15)! Chris is on the rocks with Pat McAfee. And what could the fallout of the Wolverines' scandal (37:00)? Lastly, mouse traps in locker rooms that are used as motivation - peak college football (48:15).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari and David try to rationalize Michigan's sign stealing situation. Are we convinced Connor Stalions' actions helped Michigan win more games? What punishment could be levied? Plus, Deion's sign stealing anology that isn't fully there.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Texas appears likely to play a game or two, if not more, without star quarterback Quinn Ewers. As it stands, Maalik Murphy will step in for the Longhorns. Where does that leave the team (7:11)? What does it mean for Ewers. Sam Khan Jr. and Max Olson dig into those questions on this episode of Until Saturday.After that, the guys welcome The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler to the show to break down the top prospects in the class of '24 (22:30). Then, they highlight their top non-QB Heisman candidates (56:32).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newsletter: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and Grace answer your voicemails and written questions on this edition of the Sunday Sound-Off!📺Subscribe to Until Saturday:@untilsaturday🎙️Follow and listen to the podcast:Apple: https://apple.co/3O73PQTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zLOIrL📬Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/u...📞Leave a voicemail or text our Until Saturday phone and hear your message on the show: (316) 462-9852 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ubben and Ari Wasserman discuss Week 8 in college football, which featured one big upset, one big game and a bunch of close calls.Subscribe to Until Saturday:@untilsaturdayFollow and listen to the podcast:Apple: https://apple.co/3O73PQTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zLOIrLSubscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/u...Leave a voicemail or text our Until Saturday phone and hear your message on the show: (316) 462-9852 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Until Saturday hosts Ari Wasserman and David Ubben are joined by Ralph Russo from the Associated Press to talk about the news that Michigan is being investigated for stealing signs and to pick the Week 8 slate of games including Ohio State vs. Penn State and Alabama vs. Tennessee.📺Subscribe to Until Saturday:@untilsaturday🎙️Follow and listen to the podcast:Apple: https://apple.co/3O73PQTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zLOIrL📬Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/u...📞Leave a voicemail or text our Until Saturday phone and hear your message on the show: (316) 462-9852 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch, Ari, Grace and Manny discuss the Dan Lanning’s bold decision to go for it at the end of the Oregon-Washington game. Also, they break down the rash of decommitments in the 2024 class from this previous week, break down LSU’s recruiting class this cycle and Mitch tells a funny James Franklin story from his time as Vanderbilt’s sideline reporter.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole and Chris have more interesting things to say than the 10th congressional hearing on NIL. Other topics include Brock Bowers’ injury, North Carolina’s quiet run, our college football TV survey results, the most/least impressive first-year coaches, the scene at Washington-Oregon, Ohio State-Penn State preview, Dan Lanning’s fourth down attempts and more.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Max and Sam kick off this episode by meeting Texas A&M at the crossroads where it currently stands (4:30). After that, Matt Brown, The Athletic college football senior editor (20:23), joins to discuss Ohio State-Penn State, why he ranked Washington #1, midseason All-Americas, and more. Finally, Max and Sam hand out their midseason awards (46:46) for actual categories like Heisman and Coach of the Year, and made-up categories like Best Game We Didn't Watch and Most Surprising Teams (good and bad).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newsletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Matt on Twitter: @MattBrownCFBThis episode is brought to you by Harry's: Get a subscription that saves you time and money—with Harry’s. Get started with a $13 trial set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY. That’s harrys.com/SATURDAY for a $3 Trial Set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari, David and Nicole answer your voicemails and questions on the Sunday Sound-Off! This week they discuss Washington collecting the biggest win of the season, why Miami can't take the next step, is there a better playoff size than 4 or 8, can Texas run the table to reach playoff, could we have a playoff without the SEC champ, will NIL help developmental programs and overall level of play and how deep are the flaws at USC. Plus plenty of waffle and Filet O Fish chatter.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachThis episode is brought to you by Harry's: Get a subscription that saves you time and money—with Harry’s. Get started with a $13 trial set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY. That’s harrys.com/SATURDAY for a $3 Trial Set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Wasserman and David Ubben react live to Week 7's slate of games including Colorado's loss, the classic in Seattle between Oregon and Washington, and USC's rough trip to South Bend.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Ari, David and the legendary Scott Dochterman preview and pick week 7's games!-(4:00) Washington-Oregon magnitudinous matchup-(10:30) Is this the week USC goes down?-(17:30) Another Ohio State trap game-(24:15) Don't sleep on UCLA-(31:00) Outcome in Laramie's affect on a 12-team field-(35:30) Pitchforks and torches in Iowa City-(53:00) UNC's big chance-(58:30) Texas A&M or Tennessee?-(1:07:00) Locks, traps & Sickos GOWSubscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochtermanSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Invesco QQQ: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Mitch, Grace, Ari and Manny discuss how Mario Cristobal's error last Saturday might be perceived by prospective Miami recurits (10:00). Elijah Rushing's decommitment from Arizona (24:30). Sticking with the coaching theme, could Kentucky ever close the gap with Georgia if potential donors listened to Mark Stoops (30:30)? Plus, JUCO nuggets, Ari taught his daughter the f-word, and some mailbag/trivia questions (40:00).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynorSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Mark Stoops had some things to get off of his chest. Nicole and Chris, in the Power 5, agree with him, but not the timing of his remarks (1:30). In another story about a coach, James Franklin spoke about Penn State's non-con schedule (5:15). Plus, the Apple Cup's in jeopardy (9:30); Washington aims to dismiss Pac-12 lawsuit (11:30), and Mario Cristobal admits he was wrong (14:15). Is Dillon Gabriel a Heisman dark horse (16:15)? In the Open Bar (18:15), a listener asks about Louisville trade-up in coaches. Another wonders when UNC will get the respect it deserves? In the Happy Hour (30:00), the pair preview Oregon-Washington. Clock management issues are tackled in On the Rocks (35:00), and Chris explains the JMU situation, again. Lastly, in the Last Call (48:45), Nicole and Chris plead with the Michigan and Michigan St. student newspapers not to cancel its annual 7-on-7 football game.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Invesco QQQ: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) David Ubben does his best Sam Khan Jr. impression with the latter out because of an illness. David fills in Max on what he missed over the weekend while at his brother's wedding (2:00) before welcoming on Bruce Feldman to talk Oregon-Washington (11:15), USC-ND (25:00), and the college football sign that tried to woo him. The pair then welcome on Mike Kuchar, co-founder and senior research manager of X&O Labs, to provide an in-depth analysis of Kalen DeBoer's offense at Washington (47:00).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFBFollow Mike on Twitter: @MikekKucharSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Invesco QQQ:The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Ari and David answer your voicemails and questions on the Sunday Sound-Off! The duo discuss Saturday's most disappointing teams (3:00) before Ari is forced to answer if he's too critical of Ohio State (12:30). Later, the guys are asked if this will be a Pac-12-less playoff (26:30). Also, will Pac-12 teams be forced to change styles in the Big Ten (34:00); how are wins over legacy teams valued during their down years (42:45); and is realignment the real reason we don't like the expanded playoff (49:00)? Finally, enjoy a portion of Ari's playoff therapy session with Yahoo Sports' Dan Wetzel (53:00).Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenSponsored by:Ship Station: Set your business up for holiday season success with ShipStation.o Go to ShipStation.com and use code SATURDAY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.o That’s ship station dot com, code SATURDAY.Invesco QQQ: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) What in the hell was Miami doing (:15)? Ari and David kick off their week six reaction show discussing the Hurricanes' inexcusable loss. Afterward, they dig into Oklahoma's potential as a title contender (6:45). Georgia finally flexed their muscles (17:00). We then delve into the most disappointing teams this year, including: LSU (25:00), Clemson (30:30), Texas A&M (33:30), Notre Dame (42:00), and more. Lastly, shout out to UCLA, Wyoming, N. Illinois, and more (58:00)!Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenSponsored by:Liquid IV: That’s 20% off ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUID IV DOT COMInvesco QQQ: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Ari, David and Seth Emerson preview and pick week six college football games! Before diving into their picks, the trio discuss Pat Fitzgerald's lawsuit and Mel Tucker's medical issue/hearing (3:30). Afterward, the guys get into UGA-Kentucky (12:00); the Red River Rivalry (24:30); the fighting Jake Dickert's and UCLA (36:30); the Little Brown Jug game (42:15); the Battle of the Tigers (45:45); Bama-A&M (54:00); ND-Louisville (57:00); and some G5 bouts (58:30)! Plus, locks, traps and Sickos games!Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Seth on Twitter: @SethWEmersonSponsored by:Liquid IV: That’s 20% off ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUID IV DOT COM.Invesco: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) The nationwide alert hit everyone's phone to inform them that Texas A&M landed yet another top-ranked player (7:30). Mitch, Manny, Ari and Grace react to the Aggies class before answering a mailbag question about Washington State's recruitment if they were to merge with the Mountain West (14:15). Will Jake Dickert be with the Cougars next year (23:00)? Plus, the remaining talent in Texas (27:00); photo shoots banned for unofficial visits (34:00); class of '19 QBs (41:00); Washington-TCU comp (51:00), and trivia (55:00)!Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Manny on Twitter: @Manny_NavarroFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynorSponsored by:Liquid IV: That’s 20% off ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUID IV DOT COMInvesco QQQ: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Nicole and Chris react to USA Today's story about head coaches' salaries as the start to the Power 5 (3:00). They then discuss Brock Bowers' Heisman chances (7:30); Trent Dilfer's apology (10:00), and more news (14:00). Later, in the Open Bar (20:30), a listener asks about the AP and Coaches Polls lack of evaluation. Plus, what is Michigan State's ceiling (25:15)? Later, the pair discuss Red River in Happy Hour (32:00); San Diego State in On the Rocks (39:45) , and Fresno State-Wyoming in Last Call (49:00)Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniSponsored by:Liquid IV: That’s 20% off ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUID IV DOT COMInvesco QQQ: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Max and Sam welcome Gabe Ikard of 'The Oklahoma Breakdown', Sooner Sports Network, and Sirius XM's Big 12 Today fame to today's podcast! (15:00) Gabe shares his unique perspective as a former Sooners player and current analyst heading into the Red River Shootout. (1:00) Before then, Sam quizes Max on program resumes, as he attempts to decipher which resumes belong to which schools.(45:45) To close out the show, the guys draft the most obsurd foods at this year's Texas State Fair.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Gabe on Twitter: @GabeIkardLiquid IV: That’s 20% off ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUID IV DOT COMInvesco QQQ: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Ari, David and Max react to your voicemails and mailbag questions on the Sunday Sound-Off! (6:00)The guys begin the show discussing the latest AP poll, and why Georgia shouldn't be ranked first. (18:00) They then consider if Brian Kelly is the new Jimbo; (26:30) the SEC East's glow up; (37:45) USC's place in the Pac-12 pecking order; (48:45) why we're for and aganinst a 12-team playoff, (1:14:45) and an early preview of Red River.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonSponsored by:Liquid IV: That’s 20% off ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code SATURDAY at LIQUID IV DOT COMInvesco QQQ: The official ETF of the NCAA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Ari and David recap a week five that had some fan base's hearts palpating! (5:00) LSU-Ole Miss was a blast, but the Tigers are out of the CFP discussion...right? (10:00) Georgia's clunker against Auburn reinforces how underwhelming the SEC is this season. (17:00) Our top-5 teams right now. (22:30) Notre Dame eeks out the win in Durham. (31:00) USC will lose two, if not more, games this year. How long can Lincoln Riley get by with generational QBs? (43:15) Texas took care of business. Now onto Red River. (55:00) Props to Missouri. (58:15) Penn State's slow start...again. (1:02:30) High Five for the G5 and Locks recap.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenSponsored by:Indochino: RSVP knowing you’ve got the perfect look all wedding season long from Indochino.Go to Indochino dot com and use code ATHLETICCFB to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. That’s I-N-D-O-C-H-I-N-O DOT COM, promo code ATHLETICCFB.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedIn.com/CFB23Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Links in notes) Ari, David and Sam band together to preview and pick week five college football action! (:30) David wins a prestigious award with the help of a traumatized Ari. (7:15) Conner Weigman's injury = a Jimbo mulligan for the season? (14:15) Texas needs to flex vs. Kansas. (27:15) Are we concerned about the long-term outlook of Kiffin/Ole Miss? (34:30) Colorado might score 35 points and still not cover. (40:15) Great American Crepe Conspiracy. (47:15) Don't doubt Utah! (49:15) Notre Dame trap game? (52:45) Lock, trap and Sickos Games of the Week.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in notes) The Stars Matter quartet discusses Michigan State officially firing Mel Tucker for cause. Who could replace him, and how has/will this impact the Spartans' recruiting? The crew also chats Notre Dame and Penn State's weekend bumps for the class of '25 as well as in-state struggles for some programs.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:(1:00) Mel Tucker officially out // HC candidates & recruiting impact(13:00) Class of '24 commits(16:30) Notre Dame, Penn State '25 surge BUT Freeman's decision-making could hurt ND in future(24:00) In-state question marks for UGA, Penn State and more(38:00) Would you eat off of some else's used plastic plate?(42:15) Mailbag: Should QBs count more towards rankings?(58:00) Producer Cam is the trivia kingFollow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLightFollow Manny on Twitter: @MannyNavarroFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynorFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSponsored by:LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedIn.com/CFB23Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in notes) Nicole, from Big Ten HQ, and Chris react to even more Colorado ratings craziness. They also dicsuss the Pac-2's future being in limbo, Marcus Freeman's signal, why blue bloods are down this year, and a weekend of particularly zesty sound bites from coaches, current AND former.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:- (2:00) Power 5: CU viewership; Pac-2 in limbo; Heisman Straw Poll; Marcus Freeman's signal, and Vannini's 133.- (14:00) Open Bar: Best non-Deion story; the most Pac-12 thing; OSU/ND in a 12-team CFP; traditional powers are down- (32:15) Happy Hour: Fiesty coaches + Lou Holtz claps back- (36:45) On the Rocks: Clemson- (42:45) Last Call: Oregon Duck loses its head // James Madison phoneFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniSponsored by:Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedIn.com/CFB23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in notes) Max and Sam are joined by The Athletic's Penn State scribe Audrey Snyder on today's show! Audrey shares her thoughts about all things Penn State, including Drew Allar, the surprisingly good defense, if the Nittany Lions are good enough to beat OSU and/or Michigan, and, on an unrelated but fun note, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! The guys also discuss the Pac-12 heirarchy, and they re-draft their pre-season Heisman picks.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-The Pac-12 race to the top (5:00)-USC might be the third-best team in the conference (15:00)-Audrey discusses Iowa-Penn State (20:00)-Penn State stop rate ranking/defense (23:00)-Evaluating Drew Allar through four weeks (27:30)-Skill position players (32:00)-Can Penn State beat Ohio State and/or Michigan? (35:00)-Big Ten big picture + Swelce? Kelift? (37:30)-Heisman re-draft (50:30)-4th down analytics presented by Invesco QQQ (1:02:15)Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Audrey on Twitter: @audsnyder4Sponsored by:Better Help: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/saturday and get on your way to being your best self.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedIn.com/CFB23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in notes) MAJOR DUDE ALERT! The great Dan Rubenstein, one half of The Solid Verbal podcast, joins Ari and Dave on today's Sound-Off episode!Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-David's Autzen Stadium hot take (:30)-Will Brian Ferentz return in '24? (8:00)-Was Saturday's game Notre Dame's to lose? via Aaron from Indiana (11:00)-Did we like Ryan Day's post-game response? (16:00)-A sad Iowa fan asks when is his misery going to end (26:15)-Who are our top-4 teams based off of on-field performance right now? via John from Spain (32:30)-Can Duke beat Notre Dame? via Lee from North Carolina (41:00)-Deion to Texas A&M? via Jamie from South Carolina (44:00)-Pac-2 Relegation via James L. (49:00)Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasswermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Dan on Twitter: @DanRubenstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in notes) Ari and David react to an exciting week four of college football action! From Ohio State's walk-off win over Notre Dame and Coach Prime and co.'s reality check to an electric Pac-2 punch out and an ACC nail-biter, it was a fun weekend indeed.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:00:00 College Football Week 4 Reaction!02:15 Ohio State walk-off win over Notre Dame!10:00 Is Ohio State still considered soft?18:45 Oregon dropped the hammer on Colorado32:00 Florida State avoids Clemson's upset bid...are the Seminoles a playoff team?40:30 Alabama and Jalen Milroe get right against Ole Miss44:30 QUIT UNDERESTIMATING UTAH46:00 Pac-2 Banger48:15 Iowa's 'Drive to 325' & Should Brian Ferentz resign?52:45 LSU escapes54:30 Giv'em Their Flowers!: KU, WVU, Texas, Northwestern58:30 High Five for the G5Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenSponsored by:Harry's Razors: Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/CFB23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in notes) Week 4 has an electric Saturday of games, and Ari, David and Justin Williams preview and pick the most highly-anticipated games ATS.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-OSU-ND (4:00)-Urban Meyer on scheduling (via Urban's Take with Tim May - On3 | 21:00 )-Oregon will cover (25:30)-Why is the FSU-Clemson spread so low? (38:30)-Can Alabama put out their dumpster fire? (45:00)-Ari's worried about Texas (53:00)-We're out on Jimbo if A&M loses (1:01:15)-Celebrating the Pac-2 (1:06:30)-Utah-UCLA styles make fights game (1:09:15)-Oklahoma will roll (1:11:15)-Penn State's on upset alert? (1:14:30)-Other trap games + locks & Sickos GOW (1:19:00)Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow David on Twitter: @davidubbenFollow Justin on Twitter: @Williams_JustinSponsored by:Harry's Razors: Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/CFB23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in notes) Even though a lightning storm knocked Ari's power out for about 10 minutes of the podcast, the show must go on. Mitch, Grace, Manny and the aforementioned lightning rod discuss Colorado's recent recruiting bump, USC's Mater Dei quandry, and an Ohio State-ND stat. Also, the group tackles a Florida question submitted by a listener/reader.Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Kentucky in-state flips (4:00)-Does Florida's win over Tennessee help with recruiting? (15:15)-Ari's thoughts on Florida (21:00)-USC-Mater Dei (24:15)-OSU-ND stat (33:15)-On3 rankings adjustment (34:15)-Colorado, Deion's recruiting momentum (39:30)-Ohio State (48:00)-Trivia (57:00)Sponsored by:Harry's Razors: Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/CFB23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in notes) Nicole and Chris break down the latest news from the Mel Tucker investigation. Nicole and Chris share who they believe are candidates for the Michigan State job. Plus, Colorado-Colorado State's incredible viewership numbers; Lane Kiffin jabs; the Travis Hunter hit; and week four games we're excited for!Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Power 5: Mel Tucker latest (2:15); CU-CSU ratings (8:45); SMU fundraising (13:45); Lane Kiffin barbing Bama (16:00); The 133 (19:45)-Open Bar: CU narrative (24:00); Hunter hit legal? (27:30); Rutgers! (31:00)-Happy Hour: Week 4 games (35:15)-On the Rocks: Michigan St. HC candidates (44:30)-Last call: Kickers! (53:00)Follow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbachFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVanniniSponsored by:Harry's Razors: Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/CFB23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Timestamps/links in show notes) Max and Sam preview a stacked week four that features programs who need to prove themselves on Saturaday to show they are the real deal. The Athletic's Notre Dame writer Pete Sampson joins the guys in previewing Notre Dame-OSU, CU-Oregon, and more!Subscribe to the Until Saturday newletter:https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturdayCall/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for a future mailbag and/or Sunday Sound-Off podcast: (316) 462-9852Subscribe to Until Saturday on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQRundown:-Mel Tucker latest (:10)-Which teams are we over- underestimating? (5:45)-Are we overvaluing Texas? (15:00)-Pete Sampson joins the show! + ND-OSU: Prove It (21:30)-Colorado-Oregon (40:30)-Alabama-Ole Miss + FSU-Clemson (44:00)-Pick Six: Week 4 oddly specific predictions (52:15)Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrFollow Pete on Twitter: @PeteSampson_Sponsored by:Harry's Razors: Get your best shave ever this summer with Harry’s razors and skin care products. Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/SATURDAY.LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.Com/CFB23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.