Episodes Archive - College Football Podcast - The Solid Verbal

Year One Debrief: Lincoln Riley & USC Football

Ty and Dan welcome Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com and the Peristyle Podcast back to the show to recap Lincoln Riley's first year at USC. How should the Trojans be graded after an exciting 11-win season, led by a pyrotechnic offense and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback in Caleb Williams? What made the USC defense such a liability and is Alex Grinch the guy who can fix it? Plus, what has the last year been like to cover USC football amid the high profile coaching chance and impending move to the Big Ten?

The College Football Coaches Bracket: Part 2

Ty and Dan talk their way through the second half of their Coach Bracket in the spirit of March Madness. Has Dabo Swinney's star faded? How good is Ryan Day? How high is too high for Lance Leipold? Would you rank Kirby Smart over Nick Saban?

The College Football Coaches Bracket: Part 1

Episode Description In the spirit of March Madness, Ty and Dan put together a bracket of 32 coaches and debate which they’d rather want running their programs. Using Bruce Feldman’s article as a seeding guide, they work through the top half of the bracket featured below. Is Nick Saban a shoo-in? Why’s Mack Brown seeded ...

Notre Dame’s Hectic Offseason with Pete Sampson

Ty chats with Pete Sampson about an intense couple months at Notre Dame, as Sam Hartman transferred in, Tommy Rees left for Alabama, and Gerad Parker was promoted to offensive coordinator from within. How did the Hartman transfer come to be and was there ever a concern he might change his mind? What was the relationship like between Marcus Freeman and Rees? And with bigger names rumored as the next playcaller, is it a disappointment that Parker got the nod?

The College Fan’s Guide to NFL Draft Prospects

Ty and Dan examine the NFL scouting reports for Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, CJ Stroud, Will Levis, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs and relive the experience of watching each play in college. Would you want to draft them if you ran an NFL team?

The Oregon Trail of Conference Realignment

Ty and Dan pay homage to their roots and go for a ride on an alternate version of the Oregon Trail, chock full of pivotal moments for potential conference realignment around college football. What happens if Oregon and Washington bolt for the Big Ten? What happens if the "corner schools" join the Big 12? Is there any way Florida State can free itself from the ACC? What's the deal with Notre Dame?

February 28, 2023

The Pac-12’s Existential Crisis

Ty and Dan chat with Brett McMurphy from The Action Network about the latest news on the Pac-12's ongoing negotiations for new media rights and the impossible situation in which the conference finds itself. Can commissioner George Kliavkoff find a way to keep the remaining schools happy? Are Oregon and Washington destined to join the Big Ten? How likely is more conference realignment?

February 23, 2023

Q&A: Part 2 – Hating on Dabo Swinney, Ferentzified Contracts, Video Game Worries

Ty and Dan go back to the well for another round of Verballer questions. Is the media too critical of Dabo Swinney at Clemson? How would you structure a Brian Ferentz-style contract stipulation? Will the upcoming EA Sports video game add to your enjoyment of college football?

February 21, 2023

Q&A: Part 1 – Are Games Too Long? More Conference Realignment? Optimal SEC Schedule Format?

Ty and Dan put out a call to the Verballerhood for burning questions in the cold months of the college football offseason. Are college football games really too long and are there any proposals that would actually help? What exactly is the Pac-12's next move? Do you prefer 8 or 9 SEC conference games? What's the deal with Dino Babers at Syracuse? What's a realistic season for Luke Fickell's first season at Wisconsin? Will Georgia take a step back with Mike Bobo running the offense?