Until Saturday: A show about college football

Until Saturday: A show about college football

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. 2 DAYS AGO

    Does Texas or Notre Dame have an easier path to the National Championship? | Final CFP Preview & Predictions

    We had to bring out the big guns for our final College Football Playoff first-round thoughts, preview and predictions. David Ubben welcomes Cameron Teague-Robinson, Audrey Snyder, Sam Khan Jr., and Pete Sampson, The Athletic's Ohio State, Penn State, Texas, and Notre Dame beat writers, respectively, to the podcast. Each beat writer shares an X-factor for their respective CFP game, and they preview and predict the outcome. What is Ohio State and Penn State's greatest strength? Does Texas or Notre Dame have the easier path to the National Championship? And more! Rundown: - Ohio State vs Tennessee final thoughts with Cameron Teague-Robinson (1:15) - Penn State vs SMU final thoughts with Audrey Snyder (14:10) - Texas vs Clemson final thoughts with Sam Khan Jr. (30:00) - Notre Dame vs Indiana final thoughts with Pete Sampson (43:30) 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), Cameron Teague-Robinson (@cj_teague), Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4), Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr), Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) 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 8m
  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Whose FINAL full CFP bracket will be right? + SEC Short creators Josh Snead & Robert Clay join the show!

    We reveal our final College Football Playoff brackets on today's show! Before then, David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris MC The Golden Gloat Awards, Until Saturday's CFB season award show. Who will win awards for the Best and Worst Takes, Postgame Soundbite, Chaotic Moment and more? The portal spat out a rare player at Clemson. What does it mean for Dabo's portal philosophy? Wisconsin landed Billy Edwards Jr., and Penn State and Beau Pribula demonstate consistent flaws in the CFB calendar. Afterward, David, Chris, and Damien share their final CFP field. To close out the show, the incredibly talented Josh Snead and Robert Clay, the masterminds behind SEC Shorts, join the podcast! Rundown: - The Golden Gloat CFB Awards (1:15) - Clemson's portal get (23:30) - Wisconsin & Penn State QB shuffle (25:45) - Final CFP bracket (32:45) - SEC Shorts' Josh Snead and Robert Clay join the show! (40:15) 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 8m
  3. DEC 13

    Will the Bill Belichick Bible take North Carolina to the playoffs?

    Bill Belichick, the most decorated NFL coach ever, is a North Carolina Tar Heel. Why and how did this marriage come together? David Ubben asks Brendan Marks, The Athletic's North Carolina guru, what went on behind the scenes. Bruce Feldman later joins the podcast to dicsuss UNC's ceiling, Belichick's checklist, Stephen Belichick, and if Bill can turn this program into a playoff contender. Rundown: - Fanbase temperature (1:30) - UNC internal alignment on hiring (3:15) - How the deal came together (5:30) - Did Deion Sanders influence this deal? (8:30) - UNC's NIL problem (11:00) - Michael Jordan's involvement? (13:30) - What are the long-term goals? (15:00) - The Belichick Bible (17:30) - Control, control, control (19:30) - Bruce Feldman joins + is this the biggest hire of all-time? (23:00) - Will UNC regret this? (25:30) - What does Belichick bring to the table? (28:30) - Talent evaluation issues? (32:30) - How Stephen Belichick fits into this (35:00) - Belichick's day-one checklist (37:30) - To late to go portal-ing? (40:30) - UNC's 2025 schedule & a year-one flip? (42:45) - Can you win at UNC? (44:45) - O/U playoff appearances (46:45) 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), Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks), Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) Audio editor: John Ross Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam) Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min
  4. DEC 12

    Is this it for Ryan Day?: Ohio State vs Tennessee & Notre Dame vs Indiana Playoff Preview & Predictions

    Bill Belichick is going to North Carolina. Arguably, the greatest NFL coach ever is headed to Chapel Hill. Chris Vannini shares what The Athletic knows so far about the agreement before welcoming in David Ubben and Damien Harris to preview next week's playoff games. Is this is for Ryan Day at Ohio State? Will Tennessee be catapulted to new heights with a playoff win? Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have a lot on the line while Indiana is playing with house money. Plus, Darian Mensah to Duke and more transfer portal updates. - Bill Belichick to coach North Carolina (:15) - Ohio State vs Tennessee preview (2:15) - Will OSU fire Ryan Day if they lose? (13:00) - Program-defining win for Tennessee? (18:00) - Ohio State-Tenn predictions (20:45) - Notre Dame vs Indiana (24:00) - Marcus Freeman's future with a win & loss (29:30) - Notre Dame-Indiana predictions (38:30) - Darian Mensah to Duke + more transfer portal news (41:00) 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 3m
  5. DEC 10

    It's Arch Manning Time: Texas-Clemson & Penn State-SMU Playoff Previews & Predictions!

    Texas vs Clemson and Penn State vs SMU College Football Playoff games are only a week away! David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris preview and predict each matchup. Is it time Steve Sarkisian starts Arch Manning? Damien explains why the Longhorns should start Manning instead of Quinn Ewers. The transfer portal is officially open now! The guys discuss if Alabama would sign Jackson Arnold, but Damien has another surprise QB in mind. Plus, Damien gives his take on Bill Belichick's conversations with North Carolina to be its next head coach. Rundown: - Texas vs Clemson; it's time to start Arch Manning (1:30) - Texas-Clemson predictions (19:30) - Greg Byrne's faux pas (21:00) - Penn State vs SMU; can Kevin Jennings protect the ball? (26:30) - Is Bill Belichick fit to coach college football? (41:30) - Carousel updates (49:00) - The transfer portal opens! (51:45) 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 7m
  6. DEC 6

    National Signing Day winners & losers + Where will Jackson Arnold & other portal players land?

    Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan and many other programs exceled in this early signing period. David Ubben, Mitch Light and Manny Navarro breakdown National Signing Day winners, like LSU and Auburn, and losers, like Clemson, UCLA and more. Plus, Timeshare Salesman Manny has some destinations booked for Miller Moss, Jackson Arnold and other transfer portal entrants. Rundown: - National Signing Day; 2025 Class rankings (2:00) - Most impactful flips, late signings (3:00) - Texas, Alabama or Georgia: Which had the best NSD? (8:00) - Oregon beating Ohio State in recruiting; what it means for the Big Ten hierarchy (12:30) - Recruiting clowns: Clemson, Florida State (15:00) - Florida's surge (22:15) - Michigan's ascent (26:45) - SMU's G5 to P4 jump pays off (29:30) - Texas A&M, TCU battle for Texas leftovers (32:00) - Colorado, Deion's recruiting philosophy working? (34:00) - Brent Key, Georgia Tech's big win (37:15) - Other winners/losers (41:15) - Predicting transfer destinations for Jackson Arnold, Miller Moss & others (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), Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro), Mitch Light (@MitchLight) 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 2m
4.2
out of 5
1,130 Ratings

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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.

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