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 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
2 DAYS AGO

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
5 DAYS AGO

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
NOV 7

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
NOV 6

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

1 hr
NOV 4

Week 10 Reaction: Ohio State & SMU plant their playoff flags, but what about the Big 12 and SEC races?

Ohio State, SMU and BYU were major winners in college football Week 10. David Ubben, Chris Vannini, and Damien Harris react to the weekend, including Louisville's drubbing of Clemson and Ohio State's gritty win in Happy Valley. Is this the peak of Penn State's football program? Georgia eked out a win against Florida, but Billy Napier's seat isn't much cooler. Texas Tech, Houston and South Carolina shook up the playoff picture while SMU flexed. Plus, a look at the 12-team playoff bracket projections before Tuesday's first rankings. To close, Heismans and Criesmans. JOIN OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5883818 Rundown: - Louisville owns Clemson (2:15) - Ohio State's toughness & Penn State has peaked (7:15) - Georgia ekes out win, but Billy Napier's seat isn't any cooler (16:25) - Texas Tech and Houston throw Big 12 into chaos (27:15) - SMU dogwalks Pitt (35:15) - South Carolina & Shane Beamer shock Texas A&M (39:00) - Playoff projections & Tuesday preview (43:50) - Heismans & Criesmans + Sad Husker Nate's voicemail (52:15) 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 6m
OCT 31

Week 10 Picks: Is Ohio State vs Penn State the most important Big Ten game of the year?

Ohio State vs Penn State, Clemson vs Louisville, and Texas A&M vs South Carolina headline a weekend of important narrative games. David Ubben, Damien Harris and Chris Vannini pick Week 10 games, including Georgia vs Florida, Oregon vs Michigan and more. Plus, it's blind resume comp time ahead of the first College Football Playoff rankings. JOIN OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF BRACKET CHALLENGE: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5883818 Rundown: - Coaching comm concerns (2:00) - Ohio State vs Penn State (6:30) - Clemson vs Louisville (16:15) - Texas A&M vs South Carolina (22:15) - SMU vs Louisville (29:30) - Oregon vs Michigan (35:30) - Georgia vs Florida (39:30) - Blind resume comps (46:30) 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
OCT 30

Ole Miss' $10 MILLION roster & why championship windows are FAKE

The Ole Miss Rebels spent over $10 million on their roster this season. David Ubben spoke with members inside Ole Miss athletics and their collective to find out why this was the time for Lane Kiffin and crew to go all-in. But, after losing to LSU, was the spend worth it? David and Chris Vannin dive into the idea of 'championship windows' and donor fatigue being fake, why programs will continue to spend, the overwhelming positives of NIL, parity in college football and more. Plus, we answer your mailbag questions. Rundown: - (3:00) Ole Miss' $10M roster and championship windows - (7:00) Donor fatigue is a fallacy - (10:30) Nick Saban and frustrated coaches - (16:00) Early, aggressive NIL spenders are finding great success - (19:15) Shifts in NIL spending? - (21:15) Grayson McCall and a better future - (26:00) The power of parity - (31:15) Keeping talent in college football - (35:30) Cam Ward and guys moving up to P4 - (39:00) It's not perfect - (42:30) Voicemail: Chris from Portland, "What's with all the upsets?" - (45:45) Mailbag Q via Todd D.: Tie-breaker insanity 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 Mailbag submission: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5875799/2024/10/28/college-football-questions-mailbag-until-saturday-26/ Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini) 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

Host

4.3

out of 5

1,125 Ratings

2/3 elite

Oct 8

Rtmcc14mcc

David and Chris are great. Damien Harris is a real tough listen. He adds nothing but weird rants and painfully forced hot takes.
David and Chris are great

Oct 31

CaptainChaz

Show would be so much better if it was just David and Chris. Damien doesn’t add anything but the typical ex-athlete rambling and bias.
Damien Finebaum Harris

Oct 15

TheThreeSpooges

The best thing for Ari Wasserman’s career was the addition of Damien Harris to this show; listening to Damien has made Ari sound so much milder and more tolerable. If I wanted to hear the SEC propaganda mouth of a national news outlet, I would listen to Finebaum. Two stars because Chris and David are still top shelf. Hoping they join Andy, Ari, Nicole, and Max and jump off this sinking ship.
Content Hit or Miss

Sep 10

reviewer ajk

I like some of the analyses, but Damien Harris’ SEC is best and occasional all non elite teams are worthless attitude makes it at times hard to listen to.

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.