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The Athletic

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.

Until Saturday: A show about college football

The 12-team College Football Playoff is set, but did the CFP committee get it right? David Ubben, Chris Vannini and Damien Harris react to the first-ever 12-team field, and they debate whether Alabama deserved to get in over SMU. Later, the guys share their thoughts from a fun conference championship Saturday. Is Georgia in trouble if Carson Beck can't play? Is Oregon the BEST team in the nation? Does Cam Skatteboo deserve Heisman votes? Ralph Russo hops on the show before we close things out to recap The Athletic's CFP Bracket Challenge. Who won?!

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34), Ralph Russo (@ralphDRussoATH)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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The College Football Playoff is set, but did Alabama deserve to be left out? + Conference Championship Reactions

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)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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It's Arch Manning Time: Texas-Clemson & Penn State-SMU Playoff Previews & 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)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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Is this it for Ryan Day?: Ohio State vs Tennessee & Notre Dame vs Indiana Playoff Preview & Predictions

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)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks), Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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Will the Bill Belichick Bible take North Carolina to the playoffs?

Travis Hunter won the Heisman, but Ashton Jeanty had a real case. For David Ubben and Chris Vannini, this was their most difficult Heisman ballot ever. The guys unveil their ballots, and Damien Harris tears them apart. Before that, the trio rank the non-playoff bowl games they're most excited about. Plus, the transfer portal sent Jackson Arnold to Auburn and Miller Moss to Louisville.

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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This was our hardest Heisman vote EVER + Ranking the best non-playoff bowl games

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)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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Whose FINAL full CFP bracket will be right? + SEC Short creators Josh Snead & Robert Clay join the show!

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)

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

The College Football Playoff 1st round games featured Ohio State blowing out Tennessee, and Texas, Penn State, and Notre Dame manhandling their opponents. So, are we sure the committee put the 12 best teams in? Chris Vannini and Damien Harris answer that question AFTER they breakdown the first weekend of the 12-team CFP. Is Ohio State the best team in the field? If Texas runs the same way they did against the Tigers, is a National Championship inevitable? Plus, early looks at the Peach, Sugar, Rose and Fiesta Bowls.

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Hosts: Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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CFP 1st Round Reaction: Should we go ahead and crown Ohio State National Champions?

Oregon vs Ohio State & Arizona State vs Texas make up half of the College Football Playoff quartfinal matchups. David, Chris, and Damien preview and predict the outcomes of the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl. Will the Buckeyes and Will Howard air it out again versus the Ducks? Is Texas the worst possible matchup for the Sun Devils? Sam Leavitt and Cam Skattebo will have their hands full with the Longhorns' defensive line. Plus, Lane Kiffin, Kirk Herbstreit and Paul Finebaum, where are you now?

Rundown:
- Oregon vs Ohio State Rose Bowl preview & predictions (2:30)
- Arizona State vs Texas Peach Bowl preview & predictions (31:00)
- The CFP blowout narrative is crazy (42:30)

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini), Damien Harris (@DHx34)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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Will Ohio State get its revenge on Oregon in the Rose Bowl? | CFP Quarterfinals Preview & Predictions Pt. 1

The Florida State Seminoles had a historically bad 2024. David Ubben, Manny Navarro, and Matt Baker closely examine FSU's tailspin, and they ask, 'who's to blame'?

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro), Matt Baker (@MattBakerCFB)
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
Supervising producer: Michael Martinez (@MikeMartinezDC)
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Florida State's historically bad season: Who's to blame?

Is Clemson the College Football champion front-runner? The Tigers rank #1 in ESPN's Bill Connelly's returning production, but the metric is far more nuanced than a ranking. David, Chris, and Bill discuss Dabo's squad, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona State, and others' returning production, and what it means for their title hopes. Before Bill joins the show, Chris recaps the CFP meeting, and he and David chat Jim Nagy to Oklahoma. Plus, Kirby Smart takes a shot at Johnny Manziel.

Rundown:
- CFP Meeting: Play-ins, Big 12 and ACC deal, and end of conf championships? (2:00)
- Jim Nagy hired as Oklahoma's GM (11:00)
- Bill Connelly joins to talk returning production (16:00)
- Missouri Tiger Trivia (46:15)
- Kirby Smart jabs Johnny Football (53:30)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UntilSaturday

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Hosts: David Ubben (@davidubben), Chris Vanninin (@ChrisVannini)
Audio editor: John Ross
Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)
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What Clemson, Alabama & Oregon's returning production says about their championship hopes with Bill Connelly

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