The Most 2025 CFB Things

Lane Kiffin

Indiana

Penn State, Clemson & Texas

Bill Belichick

Alabama

Tulane & James Madison

Lee Corso

The 2025 college football season is in the books, and it was... a lot. Join us as we attempt to catalog the moments, storylines, and characters that made this year impossible to forget, starting with seven of the most defining elements of the season.

In this episode: Why the Lane Kiffin-to-LSU saga touched every corner of college football culture. Indiana's national championship and the refreshing "plainness" of how they won it. The Penn State coaching search trilogy (expectations to collapse to Crumbl cookies). Bill Belichick's first year at North Carolina... both the 4-win disappointment and, well, everything else. Alabama's bizarre tumble into (and out of) the playoff. Two Group of Five teams crashing the party. And Lee Corso's farewell to College GameDay.

Comment below with what we need to cover in Part 2!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:02 - The Most 2025 College Football Things
6:54 - Lane Kiffin
17:19 - Indiana
26:34 - Penn State, Clemson & Texas
36:20 - Bill Belichick
43:52 - Alabama
55:04 - Tulane & James Madison
1:03:03 - Lee Corso

The 2025 college football season is in the books, and it was... a lot. Join us as we attempt to catalog the moments, storylines, and characters that made this year impossible to forget, starting with seven of the most defining elements of the season.
In this episode: Why the Lane Kiffin-to-LSU saga touched every corner of college football culture. Indiana's national championship and the refreshing "plainness" of how they won it. The Penn State coaching search trilogy (expectations to collapse to Crumbl cookies). Bill Belichick's first year at North Carolina... both the 4-win disappointment and, well, everything else. Alabama's bizarre tumble into (and out of) the playoff. Two Group of Five teams crashing the party. And Lee Corso's farewell to College GameDay.
Comment below with what we need to cover in Part 2!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:02 - The Most 2025 College Football Things 6:54 - Lane Kiffin 17:19 - Indiana 26:34 - Penn State, Clemson &amp; Texas 36:20 - Bill Belichick 43:52 - Alabama 55:04 - Tulane &amp; James Madison 1:03:03 - Lee Corso

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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 another college football show—it's America's College Football Podcast. Become a Verballer today and join thousands of others who don't just love college football, they live it!Follow The Solid Verbal College Football podcast on your favorite app today and download everything you need to know this offseason.

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17 Things That Made 2025 Weird, Wonderful, and Uniquely College Football (Part 1)

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Sacramento State joins the MAC

SEC Scheduling Controversies

Scott Frost

Jake Dickert

Rich Rodriguez

Barry Odom

Frank Reich

Other Grades

In today's episode, Dan returns from his travels as we dive into Sacramento State's curious move to the MAC and the newest SEC scheduling controvery. Plus, we take a look at some of the most prominent new coaches from 2025 and decide whether they're more likely to be a problem for opponents or for their current schools.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:34 - Sacramento State joins the MAC
13:47 - SEC Scheduling Controversy
28:44 - Scott Frost & UCF
38:34 - Bill Belichick & North Carolina
46:50 - Jake Dickert & Wake Forest
51:28 - Rich Rodriguez & West Virginia
58:44 - Barry Odom & Purdue
1:05:27 - Frank Reich & Stanford
1:10:28 - Other Coach Grades

In today's episode, Dan returns from his travels as we dive into Sacramento State's curious move to the MAC and the newest SEC scheduling controvery. Plus, we take a look at some of the most prominent new coaches from 2025 and decide whether they're more likely to be a problem for opponents or for their current schools.
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:34 - Sacramento State joins the MAC 13:47 - SEC Scheduling Controversy 28:44 - Scott Frost &amp; UCF 38:34 - Bill Belichick &amp; North Carolina 46:50 - Jake Dickert &amp; Wake Forest 51:28 - Rich Rodriguez &amp; West Virginia 58:44 - Barry Odom &amp; Purdue 1:05:27 - Frank Reich &amp; Stanford 1:10:28 - Other Coach Grades

Sac State joins the MAC, SEC Scheduling Turmoil & First Year Coach Grades

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In this episode, we're joined by John Kurtz of the Open For Business podcast and newsletter to talk about the state of the Big 12 conferenced heading into the 2026 college football season. We discuss whether Oregon's playoff shutout of Texas Tech will leave a lasting mark on the Big 12's reputation, the importance of BYU's upcoming game against Notre Dame in Week 7, the scoop on what happened at Kansas State last season, and a hypothetical future state with North Dakota State in the conference. 

Sign up for John's newsletter (https://www.ofbnews.com/) and check out his show (https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShow).

In this episode, we're joined by John Kurtz of the Open For Business podcast and newsletter to talk about the state of the Big 12 conferenced heading into the 2026 college football season. We discuss whether Oregon's playoff shutout of Texas Tech will leave a lasting mark on the Big 12's reputation, the importance of BYU's upcoming game against Notre Dame in Week 7, the scoop on what happened at Kansas State last season, and a hypothetical future state with North Dakota State in the conference.&nbsp;
Sign up for John's newsletter (<a href="https://www.ofbnews.com/)">https://www.ofbnews.com/)</a> and check out his show (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShow">https://www.youtube.com/@JohnKurtzShow</a>).

The State of the Big 12: From CFP Credibility to Kansas State's Reboot (with John Kurtz)

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North Dakota State joins the Mountain West

Bill Moos' Nebraska Book

Trendlines for 2026

Miami's High-Level Winning

Oklahoma as a SEC/CFP Contender

Arizona's Defense

Virginia as a 2026 ACC Contender

Texas A&M as a Repeat CFP Team

USC as a 10-win team

In today's episode, we break down North Dakota State's historic move to FBS and the Mountain West, including the financial details, the NCAA's probationary period challenge, and why the Fargodome is a must-visit destination. We also unpack former Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos' new book, Crab Creek Chronicles, and what it reveals about the Scott Frost hire, Chip Kelly almost landing in Lincoln, and a secret meeting about Nebraska potentially returning to the Big 12

Most importantly, we play "Trend or Not a Trend" with six teams heading into 2026. Is Miami's high-level winning sustainable? Can Oklahoma's defense carry a middling offense deep into the SEC? Is Arizona's defensive leap here to stay? Where does Virginia go from here at quarterback? Is Texas A&M a playoff contender with that gauntlet schedule? Can USC get back to double-digit wins under Lincoln Riley?

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
4:13 - North Dakota State goes FBS
17:33 - The Bill Moos Nebraska Book
29:16 - Six Teams on Trend Watch
30:48 - Miami's high-level winning
36:20 - Oklahoma as a 2026 SEC contender
42:12 - Arizona's reborn defense
47:11 - Virginia as a 2026 ACC contender
52:05 - Texas A&M as a 2026 CFP team
58:03 - USC as a 10-win team

In today's episode, we break down North Dakota State's historic move to FBS and the Mountain West, including the financial details, the NCAA's probationary period challenge, and why the Fargodome is a must-visit destination. We also unpack former Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos' new book, Crab Creek Chronicles, and what it reveals about the Scott Frost hire, Chip Kelly almost landing in Lincoln, and a secret meeting about Nebraska potentially returning to the Big 12
Most importantly, we play "Trend or Not a Trend" with six teams heading into 2026. Is Miami's high-level winning sustainable? Can Oklahoma's defense carry a middling offense deep into the SEC? Is Arizona's defensive leap here to stay? Where does Virginia go from here at quarterback? Is Texas A&amp;M a playoff contender with that gauntlet schedule? Can USC get back to double-digit wins under Lincoln Riley?
Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 4:13 - North Dakota State goes FBS 17:33 - The Bill Moos Nebraska Book 29:16 - Six Teams on Trend Watch 30:48 - Miami's high-level winning 36:20 - Oklahoma as a 2026 SEC contender 42:12 - Arizona's reborn defense 47:11 - Virginia as a 2026 ACC contender 52:05 - Texas A&amp;M as a 2026 CFP team 58:03 - USC as a 10-win team

North Dakota State Goes FBS, Nebraska Palace Intrigue & Six Teams on Trend Watch

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17 Things That Made 2025 Weird, Wonderful, and Uniquely College Football (Part 1)

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