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College football in all its glory. Ditch the mainstream and break the huddle with The Solid Verbal. Since 2008, Ty Hildenbrandt and Dan Rubenstein have been shaking up the college football podcasting scene with their fun and unique blend of commentary. Whether you're a diehard or a casual observer, the show taps into your fandom with spirited debates, fresh perspectives, and segments you won't hear anywhere else. Recognized as trailblazers in the podcasting world, The Solid Verbal isn't just ...
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In this college football podcast episode, we touch base with Manny Navarro of The Athletic to discuss the trajectory of the Miami Hurricanes after three years under Mario Cristobal. What are expectations in 2025? Can the defense be fixed? What's the overall vision for the program? How will the offense look with Carson Beck instead of Cam Ward? And …
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Sark Tank 2.0: Investing in North Carolina, Texas Tech, Wisconsin, Auburn and Others
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After a two-year hiatus, we’re reviving one of our favorite concepts. In this episode, we pitch the future prospects of teams and players to our pool of sharks -- err, “Sarks” -- and make the case for why each is worth an emotional investment. Featuring special guest Sark: Andy Staples from On3, we pop the hood on North Carolina, Texas Tech, Wiscon…
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It's time for our monthly Q&A. In today's episode, we field questions from the Verballerhood about Nick Saban's role in saving college football from itself, the effect of NIL on "elite" teams, the prospect of a 9-game SEC schedule and a Group of Five playoff, how college football compares to international soccer, and the potential of birthing a goo…
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Oklahoma Sooners Vibes with Eddie Radosevich
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In this college football podcast episode, we're joined by Eddie Radosevich from SoonerScoop.com to get a sense for the vibes at Oklahoma ahead of the 2025 college football season. Is this the offseason when Brent Venables harnessed his inner cutthroat? What's to blame for the Sooners' lousy offense last season and how big an impact will John Mateer…
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The Luckiest Teams & the Future of College Football with Bill Connelly
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In this college football podcast episode, Dan is joined by ESPN’s Bill Connelly to dive into the mysterious world of college football luck—turnovers, close games, and injuries—that shaped 2024 and could define 2025. From Clemson’s run to Auburn’s bad breaks, Bill talks through the numbers and what they mean for teams ranging from Alabama to UCF. Pl…
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Breaking Down Bill Belichick's Odd UNC Start With Michael Felder
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In this college football podcast episode, Michael Felder (Bleacher Report, Stadium, Substack, et al) joins the show to give his perspective of Bill Belichick's first few months as head coach at North Carolina. Felder, given his proximity to the UNC community as a former player and alum has thoughts on the hire itself, the current distractions invol…
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Way-Too-Early Rankings Reactions & 2026 Big Boards
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Let's give knee-jerk reactions to Andy Staples' way-too-early, post-spring top 25. In this episode, we examine Andy's rankings and debate the case for Texas as the preseason No. 1 team, get a little to excited for Clemson, discuss the downside for Notre Dame and Penn State, try to make sense of Alabama and Georgia, and pick out some unranked sleepe…
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Let's close out the week on a fun note with a game of college football trivia, henceforth known as JeoparDedeWestbrook. In this college football podcast episode, Dan realizes his eventual fate and plays an affable game show host asking Ty a series of increasingly esoteric questions about college football and, eventually, the lore of the podcast its…
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Inside the Transfer Portal with On3’s Pete Nakos
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Let's dive into the wild world of college football’s transfer portal with Pete Nakos, On3’s transfer portal reporter extraordinaire. In this college football podcast episode, Pete pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes drama of the Nico Iamaleava saga, the constant bartering behind the scenes, and the evolving landscape of NIL and roster managem…
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2025 NFL Draft Preview with Nate Tice
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It's time for our annual NFL Draft preview! In this college football podcast episode, we welcome back Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports for an in-depth look at this year's class. Can Cam Ward's "jazz player" style translate to the pros? Where do Shedeur Sanders and Riley Leonard fit in this QB class? What trends are emerging while evaluating college tape? …
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The Nico Iamaleava Fiasco + John Kurtz on Kansas State & the Big 12
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In this episode, we tackle the breaking news of Nico Iamaleava transferring from Tennessee after an (alleged) failed NIL renegotiation. Now, Nico’s looking for a new home, and the Vols are suddenly in the market for a quarterback ahead of the 2025 season. We break down what went wrong, where he might land, and whether Tennessee could turn its sight…
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Behind the Mic with Jason Benetti of Fox Sports
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Join us for an electrifying conversation with Jason Benetti, the uber talented Fox Sports college football broadcaster and voice of the Detroit Tigers. In this college football podcast episode, Jason takes us behind the scenes of his career, from calling the quirky ESPN Ocho events to mastering the art of CFB play-by-play. We discuss how he builds …
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April Q&A: Arch Manning, Bryce Underwood and Mermaids
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It's time for our April Q&A, driven by your questions. In this episode, we wonder when college football becomes too much like the NFL? What does Arch Manning need to accomplish to live up to the hype? How does the Bryce Underwood Hype Train compare to others? Who were the biggest losers with the new playoff format? What's your ideal overtime format…
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Ryan Abraham on USC's move to the Big Ten, Lincoln Riley, and What Comes Next for the Trojans
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How close is USC football to turning the corner? In this episode, we welcome back USCFootball.com's Ryan Abraham to break down the Trojans’ transition into the Big Ten, why Lincoln Riley’s offense faltered in 2024, and whether the defensive gains under D'Anton Lynn are real or illusion. We dive into the quarterback situation, the evolving recruitin…
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April News: Stanford's New Coach, Deion's New Contract & Coastal's Concessions
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No April Fools' Day around these parts! We're back with latest news around college football, as Stanford has a new (interim) coach, Deion Sanders has a new contract, Coastal Carolina has a new concessions policy, and spring football has to wait another year to fully plunge into intersquad scrimmages. Plus, some early QB rumors at places like Michig…
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How The House Settlement Shakes Up College Football
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Dan’s soaking up the California sun, so Ty’s flying solo with Extra Points’ Matt Brown to unpack the wild business side of college football. From the House settlement’s $20M payouts to EA Sports’ CFB 25 windfall and Matt's adventure sponsoring the Extra Points Bowl, they dive into the cash, chaos, and novelty jackets (hopefully) shaping the sport. …
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The upset bracket showdown concludes! In Part 2, we dive into the wildest college football upsets of 2022 and 2023, from Marshall’s stunning takedown of Notre Dame to Colorado’s shocker over TCU in Deion's first game. We then debate the Final Four, crowning the ultimate chaos king of the last four seasons. Packed with rivalry drama, Cinderella stor…
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