Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Welcome to Until Saturday, The Athletic's college football podcast. This is your home for everything college football. Join David Ubben, Chris Vannini, former Alabama running back Damien Harris, The Athletic's CFB staff, and guests to celebrate our favorite day of the week, Saturday.

1 DAY AGO

Week 13 Preview: Can Indiana silence SEC doubters about the playoff?

The Ohio State vs Indiana clash could have massive ripple effects across college football; however, despite the top-5 matchup on Saturday, SEC media and fans are writing the Hoosiers off even before the first snap. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris preview Week 13's slate. Can the Buckeyes overcome Seth McLaughlin's injury? Is DJ Lagway magic enough to lift Florida over a surging Ole Miss? Notre Dame, Colorado and BYU all have pivitol road bouts this weekend. Plus, Oregon clinched and Ray Lewis to FAU? Rundown: - Ohio State vs Indiana (1:20) - SEC media, fans dismissing Indiana, Big Ten (11:30) - Ole Miss vs Florida (17:00) - SEC 8-game schedule conundrum (21:00) - Notre Dame vs Army (26:15) - Colorado vs KU (32:30) - BYU vs Arizona State (36:45) - SMU vs Virginia; Nebraska vs Wisconsin; West Virginia hot seat watch? (42:00) - SEC media, bandwagoners piling on after CFP rankings (46:15) - Oregon punches Big Ten title ticket (52:00) - Is Ray Lewis a real HC candidate for FAU? (53:45) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 6m
2 DAYS AGO

Have USC and Alabama changed for better or worse? with Matt Barkley

n the latest installment in a series of special episodes hosted by Damien Harris covering changes and trends in college football, former USC QB Matt Barkley joins Damien to examine changes at USC and Alabama. How has the Trojan program evolved since Pete Carroll and Lane Kiffin's coaching days? What's the program's trajectory under Lincoln Riley, and what does Matt attribute to USC's rich quarterback legacy? In what ways has Kalen DeBoer changed Alabama's culture for the better? Plus, would Matt have transfered from USC after Pete Carroll left for the NFL? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Damien Harris (@DHx34), Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55 min
4 DAYS AGO

Week 12 Reaction: Did Georgia & Kansas trigger playoff chaos?

Georgia pummeled Tennessee and Kansas handed BYU its first loss to open the College Football Playoff Pandora's Box. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to Week 12 of the college football season, including if LSU would pay Brian Kelly's buyout, Oregon's near upset, Nebraska's lingering cursed, SMU and Tulane's big wins and more. Plus, could the Big 12 be left out of the playoffs, and how will the SEC playoff chaos shake out? Rundown: - Would LSU fire Brian Kelly? (1:45) - Curt Cignetti got PAID + Dave Aranda & the coaching carousel (11:45) - Georgia & Carson Beck return to form, beat Tennessee (14:45) - Oregon escapes Wisconsin in another weird game (20:45) - Nebraska's curse continues (26:30) - SMU survives Boston College after QB controversy (31:45) - Colorado's playoff path continues to open up (36:15) - Tulane punches AAC title game ticket (40:30) - Will BYU and the Big 12 get left out of the playoff? (43:15) - SEC playoff chaos (52:00) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 7m
14 NOV

Week 12 Preview: Should Georgia bench Carson Beck? + FOX Big Noon frustration

Georgia and Tennessee have a massive Week 12 game with potential playoff-elimination stakes. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, Damien Harris and Producer Cam preview Week 12 games through 'regrettable or right takes'. Should the Bulldogs bench Carson Beck? What's Nico Iamaleava's status? Is this Clemson's ceiling, and will Nebraska win out because of Dana Holgorsen? Plus, BYU-KU fishy line, a caller wants Curt Cignetti as Alabama's new HC, and what's going on with Big Noon Kickoff? We look at Chris' CFB TV survey for the answers. Rundown: - Georgia, SEC playoff chaos brewing (1:30) - Georgia-Tennessee; Should UGA bench Carson Beck? (8:00) - Clemson-Pittsburgh; Dabo's Tigers have reached their ceiling (16:30) - Nebraska-USC; Nebraska will WIN OUT because of Dana Holgorsen (23:45) - SMU-Boston College; Thomas Castellanos benched? (32:00) - BYU-KU; A fishy line?! (36:15) - LSU-Florida; Why the slow coaching carousel? (39:00) - Voicemail via Gentry: When will Curt Cignetti be Alabama's HC? (42:00) - FOX Big Noon frustration + TV survey (48:00) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 9m
14 NOV

Why haven't we seen a Heisman running back since Derrick Henry? w/ James White

In the first of a series of special edition Until Saturday episodes, Damien Harris chats with college football figures about changes, trends, and fascinating topics in the sport. Damien's former New England Patriots teammate and ex-Wisconsin Badger, James White, joins today's podcast to answer: 'Why haven't we seen a running back Heisman since Derrick Henry?" Damien and James share hilarious and insightful tales from their time with Henry and Melvin Gordon, respectively. What traits did those two have in college that apply to Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty and other Heisman hopefuls this season? How good is Jeanty, really, and what will it take for another RB to win the Heisman? Plus, why is the NFL treating RBs poorly? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: Damien Harris (@DHx34), James White (@SweetFeet_White) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53 min
11 NOV

Week 11 Reaction: Are Georgia, Miami & LSU playoff-less paper tigers?

Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, and Alabama earned massive wins over Georgia, Miami and LSU, respectively. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to a wild Week 11 of the college football season that included Tigers, squirrels, and tortillas. God, we love this sport. Is this the worst Kirby Smart team? Brian Kelly's NIL ghosts haunt him. Plus, transgression in the Holy War, Colorado and Indiana control their destinies, and STOP THROWING TRASH ON THE FIELD. Rundown: - Ole Miss' statement win over Georgia (2:00) - Haynes King's heroics, and Miami's playoff chances take a hit (9:00) - Utah AD spazzes; BYU stays alive (18:00) - Colorado controls their own destiny (26:45) - Alabama belongs in the playoffs; LSU is lost (33:15) - Indiana grinds out helmet-sticker win over Michigan (44:00) - AP Poll vs Chris' 134 Playoff Bracket (44:45) -Heismans & Criesmans (48:45) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 5m
7 NOV

Week 11 Preview: Will Alabama & Georgia's path to the playoff close on Saturday?

Could Georgia AND Alabama go down in Week 11 of the college football season? David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris dig into why the Bulldogs will (and won't) lose to Ole Miss, the unique Alabama-LSU rivalry, Brian Kelly's chance at a birdie, Indiana's chance to earn the committee's respect, and Penn State's chance to lose it. Plus, is USC waving the white flag on the season? JOIN OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5883818 Rundown: - Alabama-LSU rivalry + Brian Kelly's cap needs a feather (2:45) - Colorado's march to playoff vs the tortillas (11:00) - Georgia will lose to Ole Miss for these reasons (19:30) - Indiana respect game (29:00) - Is Miami's defense the WORST of any championship contender ever? (32:00) - Penn State redemption? (40:00) - SNEAKY HOLY WAR SPREAD...Vegas knows something...(43:00) - Is Lincoln Riley waving the white flag? (48:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 5m
6 NOV

CFP Rankings REACTION: Why did Indiana, BYU and SMU get screwed?

The inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff rankings (and the election) took place on Tuesday. David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the playoff field, Indiana, BYU and SMU getting screwed, the committee's top-25, ESPN's presentation and more. JOIN OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5883818 Rundown: - BYU slight & what it means for Boise State (1:30) - Alabama's in...for now (3:00) - Will Ole Miss knock Georgia out? (5:30) - Indiana slander (7:45) - Explaining the committee's approach (14:15) - Boise State's terrific start (16:15) - 5-seed debate (22:45) - ESPN & confusing playoff presentation (25:00) - Top-25 breakdown: Where the committee got it right & wrong (30:45) - SMU disrespect (33:30) - Colorado's path & tortillas (43:45) - Which team will rise up? (44:30) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday Call/text the Until Saturday phone and leave us a question for our Monday reaction podcasts: (316) 462-9852 Subscribe to the FREE Until Saturday newletter:: https://theathletic.com/newsletters/until-saturday Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ari Wasserman

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Welcome to Until Saturday, The Athletic's college football podcast. This is your home for everything college football. Join David Ubben, Chris Vannini, former Alabama running back Damien Harris, The Athletic's CFB staff, and guests to celebrate our favorite day of the week, Saturday.