Intro

Miami is back

Notre Dame Controversy

Shirtlessness

Dan Lanning is nuts

Texas Tech spends big

All things Diego Pavia

Drew Mestemaker

The UCLA Experience

John Mateer

Tiebreakers

Others Receiving Votes

After covering seven major items in Part 1, we're back with 10 more things that defined the 2025 college football season. In this episode, we run the gamut, from Miami's return to national prominence after two decades away to Notre Dame's reaction to being left out. We also talk through Texas Tech's spending spree, the magic of Diego Pavia, the roller coaster of UCLA football and much more.

What defined the 2025 college football season for you? Let us know what we missed!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:49 - Miami is back!
12:45 - Notre Dame controversy
21:06 - Shirtlessness
25:26 - Dan Lanning is nuts
29:36 - Texas Tech's spending spree
35:08 - Everything Diego Pavia
40:38 - Drew Mestemaker
43:07 - The UCLA Roller Coaster
47:51 - John Mateer
51:57 - Tiebreakers
56:57 - Others Receiving Votes

After covering seven major items in Part 1, we're back with 10 more things that defined the 2025 college football season. In this episode, we run the gamut, from Miami's return to national prominence after two decades away to Notre Dame's reaction to being left out. We also talk through Texas Tech's spending spree, the magic of Diego Pavia, the roller coaster of UCLA football and much more.
What defined the 2025 college football season for you? Let us know what we missed!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 4:49 - Miami is back! 12:45 - Notre Dame controversy 21:06 - Shirtlessness 25:26 - Dan Lanning is nuts 29:36 - Texas Tech's spending spree 35:08 - Everything Diego Pavia 40:38 - Drew Mestemaker 43:07 - The UCLA Roller Coaster 47:51 - John Mateer 51:57 - Tiebreakers 56:57 - Others Receiving Votes

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.

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 2)

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Sacramento State joins the MAC

SEC Scheduling Controversies

Scott Frost

Bill Belichick

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 2)

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