The Solid Verbal

15/07/2025

🚨 ACC TEAM PREVIEWS: Clemson, Miami, SMU, Louisville, Georgia Tech, Pitt, Wake Forest & Stanford

Let's dive deep into the ACC's contenders and rebuilding projects in part two of our three-part conference preview. From Clemson's championship steam to Stanford's complete rebuild, we break down the teams at the top and bottom of the conference hierarchy.

In this college football podcast episode, we debate whether Clemson is the clear conference favorite and discuss whether Cade Klubnik can take the next step. We examine Miami's Carson Beck experiment and defensive coordinator change, make the case for Pitt as a sleeper contender, and discuss SMU's inevitable step back after their magical 2024 run. Plus, we dive into Louisville's massive roster turnover, Georgia Tech's potential as a dangerous spoiler, and why both programs represent fascinating wild cards.

We also look at Jake Dickert's fresh approach at Wake Forest and Stanford's complete overhaul with interim coach Frank Reich. Can Wake Forest find an offensive identity with Robbie Ashford? Will Stanford be competitive despite massive roster turnover? And which of these teams has the best chance to pull off an upset?

This is your deep dive into the most compelling storylines at the top and bottom of the ACC heading into 2025.

🎧 LISTEN: https://www.solidverbal.com/episodes/acc-team-previews-clemson-miami-smu-louisville-georgia-tech-pitt-wake-forest-stanford/

We continue our ACC preview series by examining the conference's most compelling storylines at both ends of the spectrum. From legitimate championship

13/07/2025

🚨 ACC PREVIEW: The ACC is beautifully chaotic and we're here for ALL of it. In part 1 of our conference preview:

🏈 Is Clemson the clear No. 1 team?
🏈 Does Carson Beck elevate Miami even further?
🏈 Will SMU take a step back?
🏈 A surprise No. 2 team

Plus we break down:

✅ Bill Belichick's North Carolina experiment
✅ Syracuse's schedule from hell
✅ Florida State's reboot
✅ Strangely reliable... Duke?

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https://www.solidverbal.com/episodes/acc-preview-contender-tiers-biggest-questions-beautiful-chaos/

We kick off our ACC preview series by diving into one of college football's most unpredictable conference in 2025. With 17 teams and a fascinating mix of

10/07/2025

🚨 PREVIEW SZN: Join us as we climb the Mountain West, where Boise State remains the top dog, but the race for No. 2 is far more uncertain. Plus, over in Conference USA, we discuss Liberty's scheduling dilemma, Western Kentucky's 2021 redux, the addition of Delaware and Missouri State, and more. And, last but not least, we take a look at the uniqueness of Oregon State and Washington State in today's landscape.

https://www.solidverbal.com/episodes/previews-mountain-west-conference-usa-pac-2/

We dove deep into the Mountain West, Conference USA, and the unique Pac-2 situation for our latest preview episode, armed with our trusty Lorenzo Lamas

08/07/2025

🚨 PREVIEW SZN: Let's chat about the Sun Belt, MAC and AAC. Join us as we break down James Madison's path to a potential playoff berth, Tulane's high floor, Louisiana potential step back, coaching continuity as a secret weapon in the MAC, and how Army and Navy have rewired the AAC. Plus, massive roster turnover at Marshall, how USF could catch everyone off-guard, why you should root for Arkansas State, how "money games" against Power 5 opponents create early-season chaos, and much more.

🎧 LISTEN: https://www.solidverbal.com/episodes/previews-the-sun-belt-mac-and-aac/?utm_campaign=2025_07_08&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

We kick off our conference preview series with a look at the Sun Belt, MAC, and AAC. Which G5 conferences and teams have the most heat heading into 2025?

01/07/2025

🏈 INTRO TO THE 2025 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON: Preview season is here and our intro episode covers everything that's new, different and weird about the upcoming season, from rule changes to bigtime transfers and coaching moves.

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We kick off our 2025 college football preview season with everything you need to know before the action begins on August 23rd. From revenue sharing to

24/06/2025

🏈 INSIDE THE PLAYOFF POWER STRUGGLE

We're joined by Ralph Russo of The Athletic to break down the ongoing negotiations between the Big Ten and SEC on the future of the College Football Playoff. The key revelations:

- Everything hinges on whether the SEC plays 8 or 9 conference games
- Only Tony Petitti and Greg Sankey really matter in these meetings
- ESPN might NOT want playoff expansion (contrary to popular belief)
- A conference breakaway is more possible than ever

Ralph explains why these negotiations feel like college football's most charged moment since the BCS era, and what the December 1st deadline really means for the sport's future.

🎧 Listen: https://www.solidverbal.com/episodes/inside-the-big-ten-sec-playoff-power-struggle-with-ralph-russo-of-the-athletic/?utm_campaign=2025_06_24&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

In this college football podcast episode, Ralph Russo from The Athletic helps us understand the complexities of the ongoing College Football Playoff

17/06/2025

🏈 FAN THERAPY: Before we dive into 2025 previews, we need to heal from last season's trauma. We're processing the pain with help from the Verballerhood:

- Notre Dame's shocking NIU loss (during a first-timer's birthday trip!)
- Penn State's crushing Orange Bowl interception
- Oregon's Rose Bowl shellacking
- Oklahoma's offensive woes
- Arizona State's devastating 4th-and-13 heartbreak
- Relationship drama mixing with Texas State and Michigan State fandom & more

Sometimes you need to face the trauma head-on before moving forward. Consider this your exposure therapy for the 2025 season.

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12/06/2025

🏈 PEAK SUMMER MESSAGE BOARD SZN IS HERE! We're diving deep into the wackiest corners of college football's digital underground to discuss:

- Clemson fans using eminent domain to control TV broadcasts
- Vandy and Georgia fans wondering if their players and fans are too smart
- FSU fans thinking they'd recruit better without a head coach
- Michigan and Ohio State fans still grappling over the Connor Stalions investigation

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Summer is officially here, which means it's time for one of our favorite traditions: diving headfirst into the weird world of college football message

10/06/2025

🐊 BILLY NAPIER'S MAKE-OR-BREAK YEAR: We dive deep into the Florida Gators' 2025 prospects with David Waters from Gators Breakdown.

From DJ Lagway's shoulder to an exciting WR room and an improving defense, we unpack everything you need to know about a program at a crossroads.

Plus: Why 9-3 might be the magic number despite a brutal schedule featuring seven potential playoff teams.

🎧 LISTEN: https://buff.ly/Mqr4nUg

The Florida Gators football team finds itself at a fascinating crossroads heading into 2025. With DJ Lagway healthy, a young receiver room bursting with

05/06/2025

🏈 Ever wonder how your favorite Big Ten games end up on Fox at noon or NBC in primetime? We got the inside scoop on something that sounds like fantasy football but involves millions of dollars -- the actual TV network draft where Fox, NBC, and CBS pick games.

The Athletic's Scott Docterman revealed the wild behind-the-scenes process, including war room strategies, mock drafts, and one scheduling decision so absurd it'll make you question everything about modern college football.

Plus: The Big Ten's push for playoff auto-bids and why Jim Delaney's old strategy still haunts the conference today.

🎧 Listen here: https://buff.ly/4WHbF9H

June brings us closer to football season, and with it comes fascinating revelations about the machinery that drives college football's television

03/06/2025

🏈 The June Q&A is here! We're diving into your most fascinating college football questions -- everything from hypothetical CFB wizardry to very real concerns about conference realignment and coaching hot seats.

Plus: Is the Big 12 really inferior to other conferences? Could Nick Saban turn any program into a contender? And brainstorming wild revenue ideas for cash-strapped programs (spoiler: it involves drones and premium bathroom passes 🚁🚽).

🎧 Listen now: https://www.solidverbal.com/episodes/the-june-qa-big-12-vs-the-world-cfb-wizards-stadium-drones/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=2025_06_03

We're officially in June, which means the season is getting closer and it's time to tackle your most important questions in our monthly Q&A episode.

29/05/2025

🏈 NEW EPISODE ALERT: The SEC, Big Ten & the Great College Football Playoff Reckoning

College football is at a crossroads, and the decisions being made right now could fundamentally change the sport we love forever. We're diving deep into the chaos unfolding behind closed doors at spring conference meetings, where what used to be golf-and-beach weekends have turned into high-stakes negotiations that will determine the shape of the postseason.

Here's (some of) what's on the table:

- A wild 4-4-2-2-1-3 playoff proposal that would guarantee FOUR spots each to the Big Ten and SEC
- Greg Sankey's most animated press conference in years (we call it his "per my last email" energy)
- Talk of the SEC and Big Ten potentially breaking away from the NCAA entirely
- The death of traditional rivalries like USC-Notre Dame as schools chase easier playoff paths

But here's what really gets us fired up: all this constant tinkering is wearing down the fans who make this sport special. We've heard from so many of you who are frustrated with the endless changes, and frankly, we get it.

We break down both the 4-4-2-2-1-3 model and the competing 5+11 proposal, explain why there's a hard December 1st deadline for all of this, and share our unfiltered thoughts on what would actually make sense for the sport.

Whether you're trying to keep up with the latest developments or you're concerned about where college football is heading, this episode gives you everything you need to understand what's happening and why it matters.

This conversation doesn't end with the episode – we want to hear from YOU. What's your take on these playoff proposals? How much change is too much? Let us know 👇

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The college football world is buzzing with tension as leaders in the SEC and Big Ten hash out their vision for the future of the sport's postseason—and