This is 40
Ty and Dan take a look at Iowa, Auburn, North Carolina, Oklahoma State and Arizona State and examine what each program needs to do to get to a more mature state where double-digit wins are even more of a reality. Plus, with Ty turning 40 this fall, an hard look at the things that make us feel old.
New 2021 Coach Evaluations + Juicy Transfer Moves
With Ty still on the mend, Dan is joined by The Athletic’s Max Olson to talk Tennessee moving on from Jeremy Pruitt, what Steve Sarkisian must do to outdo Tom Herman at Texas, the stagnant nature of Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Wolverine program, Scott Frost’s Nebraska trending in wrong directions, Bret Bielema’s search for an identity at Illinois, Bryan Harsin’s pseudo-out of nowhere Auburn hiring, what it is that made Shane Beamer appealing to South Carolina, and much, much more. And yes, that includes pizza.
Updating Friday Orbit: The Latest College Football News
Ty and Dan discuss DeVonta Smith’s Heisman victory, Trevor Lawrence’s NFL declaration, Derek Mason’s move to Auburn, notable hires around the sport, and the start of the Jack Coan era, maybe, at Notre Dame.
Alabama and Ohio State dominate + Bowl Reactions
Ty and Dan recap dominating performances by Alabama and Ohio State in the College Football Playoff and give their spin on other notable bowls, as Oklahoma ran away from Florida, Northwestern put up 35 points, Georgia eked one out over Cincinnati, and more.
College Football Playoff Preview + 2021 Bowl Games
Ty and Dan take a closer look at both College Football Playoff semifinal games and dissect Notre Dame’s chances of upsetting Alabama, why this year’s version of Clemson vs. Ohio State will be different, and more. Plus, previews for the Orange, Fiesta, Peach, Citrus, Outback and Gator Bowls.
Unwrapped Friday Orbit: College Football Gift Ideas
Ty and Dan get in the holiday spirit by giving out gifts to college football teams, coaches and entities. Plus, Bryan Harsin hired at Auburn, Jedd Fisch picked for Arizona, and other news. Merry Christmas!
Scorpion Pose Saturday + College Football Week 14 Picks and Previews
Ty and Dan contort themselves into excitement over college football’s slate of Week 14 games, including an upset alert as Texas A&M visits Auburn, Iowa State’s potential letdown spot, a very different Alabama-LSU showdown, and much more. Plus, Derek Mason fired from Vanderbilt, Michael Penix Jr. goes down for Indiana, and more opt-outs. More about The Solid Verbal: About the Show The Solid Verbal on Instagram The Solid Verbal on Twitter The Solid Verbal on Facebook The Solid Verbal on YouTube The Solid Verbal on Patreon
Oregon goes down + Notre Dame prevails + College Football Week 13 Recap
Ty and Dan walk back through Oregon State’s upset of Oregon and Michigan State’s takedown of Northwestern, as well as Notre Dame’s strong finish versus North Carolina, Iowa State’s comeback over Texas, and more. Plus, a crockpotting in the Iron Bowl, Penn State gets off the schnide, and Vandy’s historic moment. More about The Solid Verbal: About the Show The Solid Verbal on Instagram The Solid Verbal on Twitter The Solid Verbal on Facebook The Solid Verbal on YouTube The Solid Verbal on Patreon
Unsuspecting Friday Orbit: Among Us
Ty and Dan group 16 coaches into spaceships and evaluate which are dragging their respective programs, either knowingly or unknowingly. Plus, more COVID scheduling changes, a new QB at Georgia and more.