Utah Preview

Houston Preview

TCU Preview

Arizona Preview

Arizona State Preview

Oklahoma State Preview

UCF Preview

Cincinnati Preview

In this episode, we finish our Big 12 preview with the conference’s final eight teams: Utah, Houston, TCU, Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, UCF and Cincinnati. This preview features plenty of teams on the cusp of a breakthrough or a frustrating step backward.

We start with Utah’s transition from Kyle Whittingham to Morgan Scalley and ask how much of the program’s familiar identity can survive a major staff and roster reset. From there, we dig into Houston’s contender case, TCU’s new quarterback and offensive coordinator, Arizona’s attempt to build on last year’s rebound, and Arizona State’s high-variance setup around a talented but unsettled offense.

Then, Ty makes the full-throated case for an Oklahoma State revival under Eric Morris and Drew Mestemaker, while Dan tries to keep expectations somewhere near Earth. We also break down whether UCF can make the Year 2 jump under Scott Frost and whether Cincinnati can survive massive turnover by leaning on one of the Big 12’s best offensive lines.

Plus: Wile E. Coyote branches, short quarterbacks, soufflé assembly and an impromptu summer tennis preview.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
7:12 - Utah Preview
25:21 - TCU Preview
35:26 - Arizona Preview
44:25 - Arizona State Preview
52:27 - Oklahoma State Preview
1:03:58 - UCF Preview
1:10:33 - Cincinnati Preview

In this episode, we finish our Big 12 preview with the conference&rsquo;s final eight teams: Utah, Houston, TCU, Arizona, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, UCF and Cincinnati. This preview features plenty of teams on the cusp of a breakthrough or a frustrating step backward.
We start with Utah&rsquo;s transition from Kyle Whittingham to Morgan Scalley and ask how much of the program&rsquo;s familiar identity can survive a major staff and roster reset. From there, we dig into Houston&rsquo;s contender case, TCU&rsquo;s new quarterback and offensive coordinator, Arizona&rsquo;s attempt to build on last year&rsquo;s rebound, and Arizona State&rsquo;s high-variance setup around a talented but unsettled offense.
Then, Ty makes the full-throated case for an Oklahoma State revival under Eric Morris and Drew Mestemaker, while Dan tries to keep expectations somewhere near Earth. We also break down whether UCF can make the Year 2 jump under Scott Frost and whether Cincinnati can survive massive turnover by leaning on one of the Big 12&rsquo;s best offensive lines.
Plus: Wile E. Coyote branches, short quarterbacks, souffl&eacute; assembly and an impromptu summer tennis preview.
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 7:12 - Utah Preview 25:21 - TCU Preview 35:26 - Arizona Preview 44:25 - Arizona State Preview 52:27 - Oklahoma State Preview 1:03:58 - UCF Preview 1:10:33 - Cincinnati Preview

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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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Big 12 Preview: Part 3 - Utah’s Identity Question, Houston’s Rise & Oklahoma State’s Reboot | College Football

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USC Preview

Penn State Preview

Michigan Preview

Illinois Preview

UCLA Preview

Minnesota Preview

Maryland Preview

Michigan State Preview

Northwestern Preview

In this college football podcast episode, we close out our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview with nine more teams and some of the conference's most difficult projections. USC has the offense, talent and expectations of a College Football Playoff contender, but can Lincoln Riley's team survive a relentless schedule while Gary Patterson rebuilds the defense?

The conversation gets especially spirited when we turn to the new eras at Penn State and Michigan. How quickly can Matt Campbell blend his Iowa State imports with the roster he inherited? Does Kyle Whittingham give Michigan an immediate coaching upgrade, and what will his staff unlock in Bryce Underwood? Along the way, we debate the talent level at Penn State, the offensive identities taking shape in Ann Arbor and State College, and whether either team can navigate a season filled with major swing games and playoff-level pressure.

We also dig into Bob Chesney's ambitious UCLA rebuild, the possibility of Illinois being overlooked, Minnesota's search for offensive pop, Maryland's attempt to give Malik Washington more help, and the upside and limitations of the new coaching staffs at Michigan State and Northwestern. Plus: Dan's Penn State slander, a save-the-date for the Minnesota Support Zoom, the return of Charles Chip Kelly, and a troubling sign from College Football 27.

In this college football podcast episode, we close out our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview with nine more teams and some of the conference's most difficult projections. USC has the offense, talent and expectations of a College Football Playoff contender, but can Lincoln Riley's team survive a relentless schedule while Gary Patterson rebuilds the defense?
The conversation gets especially spirited when we turn to the new eras at Penn State and Michigan. How quickly can Matt Campbell blend his Iowa State imports with the roster he inherited? Does Kyle Whittingham give Michigan an immediate coaching upgrade, and what will his staff unlock in Bryce Underwood? Along the way, we debate the talent level at Penn State, the offensive identities taking shape in Ann Arbor and State College, and whether either team can navigate a season filled with major swing games and playoff-level pressure.
We also dig into Bob Chesney's ambitious UCLA rebuild, the possibility of Illinois being overlooked, Minnesota's search for offensive pop, Maryland's attempt to give Malik Washington more help, and the upside and limitations of the new coaching staffs at Michigan State and Northwestern. Plus: Dan's Penn State slander, a save-the-date for the Minnesota Support Zoom, the return of Charles Chip Kelly, and a troubling sign from College Football 27.

Big Ten Preview: Part 3 - USC, Penn State, Michigan & Dubious Beef | College Football

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Indiana Hoosiers Preview

Ohio State Buckeyes Preview

Oregon Ducks Preview

Iowa Hawkeyes Preview

Nebraska Cornhuskers Preview

Washington Huskies Preview

Wisconsin Badgers Preview

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview

Purdue Boilermakers Preview

In this college football podcast episode, we continue our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview with a closer look at nine teams, beginning with the three programs most likely to determine the conference championship. Oregon has assembled another loaded roster, but is this finally the year Dan Lanning’s program gets over the hump? Can Ohio State maintain its defensive standard while building a new offensive identity under Arthur Smith? And how successfully can defending national champion Indiana reload around Josh Hoover and a wave of transfer portal additions?

We make our Big Ten championship predictions and examine the questions that could separate Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana once the College Football Playoff race begins. Then we turn toward the conference’s crowded middle. Is Iowa’s favorable schedule enough to overcome another uncertain quarterback situation? Can Washington’s promising but unproven roster deliver against better competition? And what happens when Nebraska pairs the unpredictable Anthony Colandrea with Dana Holgorsen?

We also discuss the stakes surrounding Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, Greg Schiano’s attempt to rebuild the Rutgers defense and Purdue’s difficult path toward meaningful progress. Plus: a spirited disagreement over Iowa, a possible resurgences for the RVO offense, suspicious Rutgers sandwich spots, the official installation of Ty as Chief Colandrea Officer, and more.

In this college football podcast episode, we continue our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview with a closer look at nine teams, beginning with the three programs most likely to determine the conference championship. Oregon has assembled another loaded roster, but is this finally the year Dan Lanning&rsquo;s program gets over the hump? Can Ohio State maintain its defensive standard while building a new offensive identity under Arthur Smith? And how successfully can defending national champion Indiana reload around Josh Hoover and a wave of transfer portal additions?
We make our Big Ten championship predictions and examine the questions that could separate Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana once the College Football Playoff race begins. Then we turn toward the conference&rsquo;s crowded middle. Is Iowa&rsquo;s favorable schedule enough to overcome another uncertain quarterback situation? Can Washington&rsquo;s promising but unproven roster deliver against better competition? And what happens when Nebraska pairs the unpredictable Anthony Colandrea with Dana Holgorsen?
We also discuss the stakes surrounding Luke Fickell at Wisconsin, Greg Schiano&rsquo;s attempt to rebuild the Rutgers defense and Purdue&rsquo;s difficult path toward meaningful progress. Plus: a spirited disagreement over Iowa, a possible resurgences for the RVO offense, suspicious Rutgers sandwich spots, the official installation of Ty as Chief Colandrea Officer, and more.

Big Ten Preview: Part 2 - Oregon’s Now-Or-Never Moment, Ohio State’s New Look and Indiana’s Encore | College Football

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In this college football podcast episode, we open our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview by zooming out before diving into the individual team breakdowns. The conference has produced the last three national champions, enters the season with another wave of major coaching and coordinator changes, and features a surprising number of familiar quarterbacks.

We sort all 18 Big Ten teams into contender tiers and ask whether Ohio State, Oregon and defending national champion Indiana have separated from the field. Is USC talented enough to overcome its schedule and lingering defensive questions? Could Penn State, Michigan, Washington or Iowa emerge as the conference’s fourth College Football Playoff team? And how much faith should we place in new systems, new play callers and transfer quarterbacks across the league?

We also work through the crowded middle of the conference, where favorable schedules, volatile quarterbacks and major rebuilds make almost every projection feel negotiable. Plus: Sweet Lady Schedule, the Big Ten’s overarching theme of faith, Bob Chesney’s elite hairline, a renewed commitment to the Minnesota Support Zoom, and a fun announcement about the show's place in the college football media sphere.

Timestamps:
00:00 — Intro & Show News
07:35 — The Big Ten’s three-year heater
10:15 — New head coaches, coordinators and familiar quarterbacks
15:46 — The Big Ten’s Big Three
21:33 — The quest for a fourth playoff team
25:54 — Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana and... USC?
40:16 — Who's Next?
41:12 — The potential for a 10-2 Iowa
48:15 — The Illinois contender debate
52:56 — Penn State’s reset with Matt Campbell
58:57 — Michigan begins the Kyle Whittingham era
1:02:04 — Washington’s next step under Jedd Fisch
1:07:34 — Minnesota and Nebraska
1:15:45 — UCLA’s Bob Chesney rebuild
1:22:03 — Wisconsin, Luke Fickell and a friendlier schedule
1:27:02 — Maryland’s upside and unresolved questions
1:30:48 — Northwestern, Rutgers, Michigan State and Purdue

In this college football podcast episode, we open our three-part 2026 Big Ten preview by zooming out before diving into the individual team breakdowns. The conference has produced the last three national champions, enters the season with another wave of major coaching and coordinator changes, and features a surprising number of familiar quarterbacks.
We sort all 18 Big Ten teams into contender tiers and ask whether Ohio State, Oregon and defending national champion Indiana have separated from the field. Is USC talented enough to overcome its schedule and lingering defensive questions? Could Penn State, Michigan, Washington or Iowa emerge as the conference&rsquo;s fourth College Football Playoff team? And how much faith should we place in new systems, new play callers and transfer quarterbacks across the league?
We also work through the crowded middle of the conference, where favorable schedules, volatile quarterbacks and major rebuilds make almost every projection feel negotiable. Plus: Sweet Lady Schedule, the Big Ten&rsquo;s overarching theme of faith, Bob Chesney&rsquo;s elite hairline, a renewed commitment to the Minnesota Support Zoom, and a fun announcement about the show's place in the college football media sphere.
Timestamps: 00:00 &mdash; Intro &amp; Show News 07:35 &mdash; The Big Ten&rsquo;s three-year heater 10:15 &mdash; New head coaches, coordinators and familiar quarterbacks 15:46 &mdash; The Big Ten&rsquo;s Big Three 21:33 &mdash; The quest for a fourth playoff team 25:54 &mdash; Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana and... USC? 40:16 &mdash; Who's Next? 41:12 &mdash; The potential for a 10-2 Iowa 48:15 &mdash; The Illinois contender debate 52:56 &mdash; Penn State&rsquo;s reset with Matt Campbell 58:57 &mdash; Michigan begins the Kyle Whittingham era 1:02:04 &mdash; Washington&rsquo;s next step under Jedd Fisch 1:07:34 &mdash; Minnesota and Nebraska 1:15:45 &mdash; UCLA&rsquo;s Bob Chesney rebuild 1:22:03 &mdash; Wisconsin, Luke Fickell and a friendlier schedule 1:27:02 &mdash; Maryland&rsquo;s upside and unresolved questions 1:30:48 &mdash; Northwestern, Rutgers, Michigan State and Purdue

Big Ten Preview: Part 1 - Contender Tiers, The Big Three & Sweet Lady Schedule | College Football

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