Saturday Cadence: A College Football Podcast Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi

Breaking News: Jim Harbaugh will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim discuss what the future of Michigan football looks like following its National Championship and many key departures. Also, Ohio State is dominating the transfer portal with major additions: Caleb Downs, Julian Sayin, Will Howard, and Quinshon Judkins. Ryan Day’s Buckeyes also return fifteen starters and bring in Bill O’Brien as Offensive Coordinator. Blake and David talk about the future of college football with playoff and conference expansion and which teams are poised to make a run.

Nick Saban retires as head coach of Alabama. Blake Biscardi takes you through the biggest news story in college football and what it means for the Tide moving forward. Kalen DeBoer will replace Saban in Tuscaloosa. Blake thinks it’s a phenomenal hire, especially after spending time around DeBoer in Houston for the National Championship. Jim Harbaugh’s future is up in the air for Michigan and the NFL. Will he remain in Ann Arbor or return to the NFL? Other NFL Draft decisions loom large around the sport. Ohio State is returning a ton of key starters on offense and defense. Paired with the transfer portal additions, the Buckeyes are loaded heading into 2024. Finally, Jedd Fisch accepts the job at Washington.

Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid recap the 2023-24 National Championship Game. Michigan finally climbs the mountain to become National Champions. Blake and Grant discuss the Michigan blueprint and where Jim Harbaugh and his staff deserve credit…it may not be where you think. What about the futures of Harbaugh and QB JJ McCarthy? Blake and Grant also dive into some notable transfer portal moves from around the country and which teams should be high on the radar heading into 2024. Plus, Nick Saban retires right at the end of the broadcast…if you’re a listener of the show this wasn’t a surprise to you. More on Saban and his successor in the next episode.

The College Football Playoff semifinals were the best pairing in the four-team era. Jim Harbaugh, JJ McCarthy, and Michigan conquered Nick Saban, Jalen Milroe, and Alabama in an instant classic Rose Bowl Game. While Michael Penix Jr and Washington outlasted Quinn Ewers and Texas in an incredible Sugar Bowl Showdown. Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim break down the semifinals before previewing the National Championship Game between Michigan and Washington. Blake and David give their keys to victory and matchups to watch for each team and make their picks for the final time this season.

Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid preview the College Football Playoff semifinals — Rose Bowl: Michigan vs. Alabama; Sugar Bowl: Washington vs. Texas. They give their keys to the games and matchups to watch while also noting if it could be Jim Harbaugh’s last game(s) at Michigan as well as Nick Saban’s at Alabama. Blake and Grant also preview the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Missouri. It’s a pivotal game for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes heading into the offseason and 2024, but why? Finally, they drive-thru the Orange Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl and make their picks for the New Year’s Six Games, CFP Semifinals, and National Championship.

Blake Biscardi and David Wertheim discuss National Signing Day and react to how everything transpired from eleventh hour locks to NIL bags. Ohio State retained No. 1 overall recruit 5-Star WR Jeremiah Smith and 5-Star DL Eddrick Houston after late flip-pushes from Miami and Alabama. Early Signing Day was a drama-filled roller coaster. Oregon, Georgia, and Alabama all posted strong classes. Which team won the day and is recruiting high school players still important? Blake and David dive into Deion Sanders and Colorado’s recruiting strategy as it relates to the future of the sport. Plus, is the talent in college football spreading out? Blake and David also delve into what they expect CFB to look like over the next couple of years as the SEC and Big Ten Conferences begin to separate and the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams. Finally, the boys give their early leans in the CFP semifinals between Alabama and Michigan and Texas and Washington. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our listeners and families.