We're just a few weeks into the college football season and the picture is just starting to come into focus. In this college football podcast episode, we react to the latest AP Poll and our own Verballer Top 12 rankings, questioning whether voters are being bold enough with early-season movement. Should teams like USF be ranked higher after their impressive wins? And are teams like Penn State and Georgia too high?

We also bring back our beloved "Dunzo or Not Dunzo" segment to evaluate teams -- Arizona State, Kansas State, Virginia Tech and others -- that might already be cooked relative to preseason expectations. Finally, we dive deep into three massive Week 3 matchups: Georgia at Tennessee in a battle of undefeateds, Florida trying to bounce back at LSU in Death Valley, and Texas A&M visiting Notre Dame in what could be a statement game for both programs.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:27 - AP Poll Reactions & Verballer Top 12 Reveal
16:11 - Dunzo or Not Dunzo
44:16 - Early Lookaheads
45:36 - Georgia vs Tennessee Preview
52:13 - Florida vs LSU Preview
59:56 - Texas A&M vs Notre Dame Preview

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Week 2 has big 2011 energy with lots of emotion, some heartbreak, and plenty of unfinished business. This weekend is loaded with tension and storylines, with Michigan's trip to Oklahoma, another installment of the Cy-Hawk game, a quiet monster between Illinois and Duke, a stinky line between Arizona State and Mississippi State, and a revenge spot for Ole Miss at Kentucky.

In this college football podcast episode, we dive into the biggest matchups of the week, discuss a handful of under-the-radar games, suggest your most ideal quad box setup and much more. Plus, a plea to Virginia Tech, a debate over Ty's yellow shirt, realistic expectations for Oklahoma State vs. Oregon and more!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Naming
5:07 - "Prove It" Teams
12:17 - Week 2 Predictions
15:05 - Michigan vs Oklahoma
19:17 - Iowa vs Iowa State
23:36 - Illinois vs Duke
29:13 - Kansas vs Missouri
33:30 - Arizona State vs Mississippi State
38:00 - Vandy vs Virginia Tech
42:04 - Baylor vs SMU
45:13 - James Madison vs Louisville
51:56 - Oklahoma State vs Oregon
55:34 - USF vs Florida
1:00:28 - Under-The-Radar Games
1:10:18 - Window of Opportunity
1:11:49 - The Quadfather
1:13:13 - Pat League Lightning Round

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We're back to break down the remaining drama from college football's opening weekend, as Miami delivered when the stakes were highest, knocking off Notre Dame 27-24 in a game that felt like a must-win for Mario Cristobal. In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into how the Hurricanes won the line of scrimmage and why Notre Dame's offensive game plan was so confusing. Also, a recap of South Carolina's slugfest with Virginia Tech, the return of "Beamer Ball" as a winning strategy for Shane Beamer, the frustration of watching Kyron Drones, and new steam on the "LaNorris The Creator" movement in popular media.

Plus, a look back at our leftover observations from Week 1, a twin pack of early bird specials looking ahead to the CyHawk rivalry and Michigan's big road trip to Oklahoma, and a lookahead at a meaty Week 2 slate of games.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:52 - Miami beats Notre Dame, 27-24
15:32 - South Carolina holds off Virginia Tech, 24-11
21:57 - Leftover Week 1 Observations
30:33 - Iowa vs Iowa State Predictions
41:37 - Michigan vs Oklahoma Predictions
51:43 - Week 2 Lookahead

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We're back after months away from a full slate of college football games, and Week 1 delivered exactly the kind of chaos we needed. In this college football podcast episode, we dive deep into the biggest storylines, starting with Ohio State's defensive masterclass against Texas in a 14-7 slugfest that left more questions than answers about Arch Manning's readiness for the spotlight. Meanwhile, Florida State pulled off the upset of the day, dismantling Alabama 31-17 behind Tommy Castellanos and a Gus Malzahn offense that looked nothing like last year's disaster.

We also break down LSU's statement road win at Clemson, Auburn's ground-and-pound victory over Baylor, and all the smaller storylines that are reshaping our preseason expectations. From quarterback controversies to defensive surprises, we cover the games that mattered most and react to your tweets and voice messages. Plus, we share the weirdest moments from a beautifully bizarre opening weekend, including Joe Tessitore's top buttons and the Oregon Duck's wardrobe malfunction.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
6:44 - Ohio State beats Texas
15:45 - Florida State upsets Alabama
23:33 - LSU outduels Clemson
30:36 - Auburn wins at Baylor
36:36 - Georgia Tech edges out Colorado
40:11 - USF shocks Boise State
45:58 - Tennessee bests Syracuse
49:43 - Big Ten Thoughts
59:19 - SEC Thoughts
1:02:32 - Big 12 Thoughts
1:05:48 - ACC Thoughts
1:06:49 - Role Playing
1:08:30 - 5 Weird Things
1:14:03 - Week 1 Reverbs
1:17:19 - Dude Alerts

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We've been waiting all offseason for this moment, and Week 1 in finally here! In this college football podcast episode, we take a look at the biggest games that Stakeout Saturday has to offer, from the big Texas-Ohio State and LSU-Clemson games, to Notre Dame's trip to Miami, Alabama's opener at Florida State, the Beamer Bowl between Virginia Tech and South Carolina, Bill Belichick's debut with North Carolina against TCU and more.

Plus, we discuss which teams have the most to prove in Week 1, from with Nebraska's offense to Miami's defense, Florida State's latest transfer haul, and and beyond. We also highlight a handful of the under-the-radar games worth watching, from Mississippi State's portal gamble to Cal starting a true freshman quarterback on the road. And, of course, a full breakdown of your Saturday Window of Opportunity, the most ideal quad for your vieweing pleasure, and a Patriot League Lightning Round with a special plea on behalf of the Mountain Hawks.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nickname
5:23 - Prove It
19:32 - Picks of the Week
21:50 - Texas vs Ohio State
24:35 - LSU vs Clemson
26:13 - Notre Dame vs Miami
33:45 - Alabama vs Florida State
39:27 - Virginia Tech vs South Carolina
43:50 - Syracuse vs Tennessee
48:30 - Utah vs UCLA
51:58 - TCU vs North Carolina
54:48 - Window of Opportunity
56:49 - Under-The-Radar Games
1:04:45 - Pat League Lightning Round

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IT'S. GAME. WEEK! Join us as we power rank the most interesting matchups on Thursday and Friday of an extended holiday weekend of Week 1 games and take an advanced preview of two of the biggest contests as Texas heads to Ohio State and Clemson hosts LSU in the Death Valley Invitational.

After reviewing some extra takeaways from Week 0 – including why we shouldn't overreact to early season rust – we break down the news that Bryce Underwood has officially been named Michigan's starting quarterback. How should this affect our read on the Wolverines in 2025?

Then, we rank the five most intriguing of the 28 games being played on Thursday and Friday, from Auburn-Baylor as a potential Friday night thriller to the sneaky-good matchup between Boise State and USF. We close out by tackling two monster games: Texas traveling to Columbus as slight road favorites in a College Football Playoff semifinal rematch, and Clemson hosting LSU as a four-point favorite.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:22 - Week 0 Takeaways
10:36 - Bryce Underwood named Michigan starter
16:13 - Power Ranking Thursday/Friday Games
44:06 - Texas vs Ohio State Preview
57:51 - LSU vs Clemson Preview
1:08:52 - Richard Verbal Update

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College football is officially underway! We break down Iowa State's 24-21 victory over Kansas State in Dublin, including the sloppy conditions, key fourth-down decisions, and what the Clones' win means for the Big 12 race.

Plus, we're joined by Jenny Dell, the lead college football reporter for CBS Sports, who gives us incredible behind-the-scenes insights from the sidelines. From her 20-second storytelling challenges to Brad Nessler's shocking pre-game eating habits, Jenny discusses the difference between covering the SEC and Big Ten, sneaky injury tent investigations, what it's like to catch players and coaches in their most vulnerable moments, and much more.

We also unveil the most important email to ever grace our inbox, potentially with long-term ramifications for the Solid Verbal family.

Timestamps:
4:50 - Iowa State beats Kansas State
19:26 - Interview with Jenny Dell
58:07 - Important news from the Solid Verbal family

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