Explaining the Coach Draft

Oklahoma State

Syracuse

Ads 1

Purdue

Virginia Tech

UCLA

West Virginia

Boston College

Wisconsin

Stanford

Ads 2

Rutgers

Colorado

North Carolina

Florida

Michigan State

With inspiration from a popular post on the /r/CFB subreddit, we take a look at the 14 worst (statistical) teams in the Power 4 and conduct a hypothetical coach draft, reshuffling the coaching deck and putting big names in new places based on fit, prestige, track record, and everything in between.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Explaining the Coach Draft
7:47 - Oklahoma State
14:34 - Syracuse
20:54 - Purdue
27:21 - Virgina Tech
33:00 - UCLA
38:12 - West Virginia
43:01 - Boston College
47:21 - Wisconsin
50:01 - Stanford
52:34 - Rutgers
56:23 - Colorado
58:14 - North Carolina
1:00:43 - Florida
1:04:29 - Michigan State

With inspiration from a popular post on the /r/CFB subreddit, we take a look at the 14 worst (statistical) teams in the Power 4 and conduct a hypothetical coach draft, reshuffling the coaching deck and putting big names in new places based on fit, prestige, track record, and everything in between.
Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Explaining the Coach Draft 7:47 - Oklahoma State 14:34 - Syracuse 20:54 - Purdue 27:21 - Virgina Tech 33:00 - UCLA 38:12 - West Virginia 43:01 - Boston College 47:21 - Wisconsin 50:01 - Stanford 52:34 - Rutgers 56:23 - Colorado 58:14 - North Carolina 1:00:43 - Florida 1:04:29 - Michigan State

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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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Coach Draft: Who Fixes the 14 Worst Power 4 Programs in College Football?

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Chuck Klosterman has written about music, pop culture, and the nature of reality... but football is a different level of obsession. In today's episode, Chuck details his new book, Football, and digs into what makes the sport so culturally singular, why college football's pageantry and regionalism feel increasingly fragile, and why the blue bloods still need to matter for any of this to work.

In our wide-ranging conversation, we also touch on the television presentation of college football, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on fandom, the insanity of Indiana winning a national championship, and the cautionary tale of horse racing.

Pick up Chuck's book, Football, right here: https://www.amazon.com/Football-Chuck-Klosterman/dp/0593490649

0:00 - Intro
4:10 - Chuck Klosterman Interview

Chuck Klosterman has written about music, pop culture, and the nature of reality... but football is a different level of obsession. In today's episode, Chuck details his new book, Football, and digs into what makes the sport so culturally singular, why college football's pageantry and regionalism feel increasingly fragile, and why the blue bloods still need to matter for any of this to work.
In our wide-ranging conversation, we also touch on the television presentation of college football, the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on fandom, the insanity of Indiana winning a national championship, and the cautionary tale of horse racing.
Pick up Chuck's book, Football, right here: https://www.amazon.com/Football-Chuck-Klosterman/dp/0593490649
0:00 - Intro 4:10 - Chuck Klosterman Interview

Chuck Klosterman on Blue Bloods, Nostalgia & College Football's Chaotic Future

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

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Coach Draft: Who Fixes the 14 Worst Power 4 Programs in College Football?

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