The Athletic's Ari Wasserman joins the show to talk Texas-to-the-College Football Playoff, Penn State/Michigan/Ohio State Big Ten hierarchy, Tennessee postseason dreams, Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman's Dunzo or Not Dunzo-ness, the difficulty in explaining our magical sport to outsiders, Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams, and more!

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The Athletic's Ari Wasserman joins the show to talk Texas-to-the-College Football Playoff, Penn State/Michigan/Ohio State Big Ten hierarchy, Tennessee postseason dreams, Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman's Dunzo or Not Dunzo-ness, the difficulty in explaining our magical sport to outsiders, Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams, and more!Support The Solid Verbal on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/solidverbal</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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!

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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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College Football: Prediction Receipts with Ari Wasserman - College Football Podcast for 6/27

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Two weeks into the 2026 college football season, it’s time to challenge some of our preseason assumptions.

First, we look at where we may have been wrong, or at least too confident, on teams like Oregon, Texas Tech, Illinois, Washington, BYU and more. Then, we revisit our AP Top 25 ballot and talk through the teams that may deserve more love, including Mississippi State, Houston, Tulsa, Virginia, Boise State and North Dakota State.

Plus, Premium Verballer questions on Kansas State’s defense, Oregon’s loss of ferociousness, Michigan and Oklahoma, and whether the Sooners are becoming “High-T Quarterback Iowa South.”

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Two weeks into the 2026 college football season, it&rsquo;s time to challenge some of our preseason assumptions.
First, we look at where we may have been wrong, or at least too confident, on teams like Oregon, Texas Tech, Illinois, Washington, BYU and more. Then, we revisit our AP Top 25 ballot and talk through the teams that may deserve more love, including Mississippi State, Houston, Tulsa, Virginia, Boise State and North Dakota State.
Plus, Premium Verballer questions on Kansas State&rsquo;s defense, Oregon&rsquo;s loss of ferociousness, Michigan and Oklahoma, and whether the Sooners are becoming &ldquo;High-T Quarterback Iowa South.&rdquo;
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Where We've Been Wrong So Far & Which Teams Need More Love After Week 2 | College Football

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Week 2 delivered the first truly chaotic Saturday of the 2026 college football season. Texas erased a fourth-quarter deficit to beat Ohio State, Oklahoma State stunned Oregon in Stillwater, and Michigan leaned on its defense to win a rock fight against Oklahoma. We break down what Texas proved in its comeback, what went wrong for Oregon, and what Michigan’s win says about both the Wolverines and Sooners moving forward.

Then we widen the lens on the rest of the weekend with our Spano Meter, checking our excitement and concern levels for BYU, Texas A&M, Arizona State, Alabama, Tennessee, Duke, Illinois, Penn State, Washington, Mississippi State and more. Plus, another loaded batch of Reverbs, our Dude Alerts, and a live run through the AP Top 25 ballot after a week that forced us to rethink plenty of what we thought we knew.

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Week 2 delivered the first truly chaotic Saturday of the 2026 college football season. Texas erased a fourth-quarter deficit to beat Ohio State, Oklahoma State stunned Oregon in Stillwater, and Michigan leaned on its defense to win a rock fight against Oklahoma. We break down what Texas proved in its comeback, what went wrong for Oregon, and what Michigan&rsquo;s win says about both the Wolverines and Sooners moving forward.
Then we widen the lens on the rest of the weekend with our Spano Meter, checking our excitement and concern levels for BYU, Texas A&amp;M, Arizona State, Alabama, Tennessee, Duke, Illinois, Penn State, Washington, Mississippi State and more. Plus, another loaded batch of Reverbs, our Dude Alerts, and a live run through the AP Top 25 ballot after a week that forced us to rethink plenty of what we thought we knew.
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Texas’s Comeback, Oregon’s Nightmare, Michigan’s Rock Fight & Our New AP Top 25 After Week 2 | College Football

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Oklahoma vs Michigan

Arizona State vs Texas A&M

Oregon vs Oklahoma State 

Arizona vs BYU

Alabama vs Kentucky

Ohio State vs Texas

Tennessee vs Georgia Tech

Iowa State vs Iowa

Texas Tech vs Oregon State

Missouri vs Kansas

Under The Radar Games

Window of Opportunity

Patriot League Lightning Round

College Football Week 2 is here, and the schedule gets serious in a hurry. The biggest game of the weekend sends No. 1 Ohio State to Austin to face No. 4 Texas in a matchup that already feels like it could shape the College Football Playoff race. We break down the biggest questions on both sides, from Ohio State’s new-look offense and running game to Arch Manning, Texas’ defense and the small margins that could decide one of the best games of the entire season.

Before we get there, Oklahoma heads to the Big House for a fascinating test against Michigan. How much should we read into Michigan’s shaky Week 1 performance? Can Bryce Underwood respond against a much tougher defense, and is Oklahoma ready to take advantage? We also dig into Arizona State-Texas A&M, Oregon-Oklahoma State, Arizona-BYU, Alabama-Kentucky, Tennessee-Georgia Tech, Iowa State-Iowa, Missouri-Kansas and plenty more.

It is one of those Saturdays where you may want to wake up, get moving and make sure you are properly prepared for what is coming. We make our picks, find the best under-the-radar games, lock up a few favorites and identify the window where you absolutely need to be in front of a screen.

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College Football Week 2 is here, and the schedule gets serious in a hurry. The biggest game of the weekend sends No. 1 Ohio State to Austin to face No. 4 Texas in a matchup that already feels like it could shape the College Football Playoff race. We break down the biggest questions on both sides, from Ohio State&rsquo;s new-look offense and running game to Arch Manning, Texas&rsquo; defense and the small margins that could decide one of the best games of the entire season.
Before we get there, Oklahoma heads to the Big House for a fascinating test against Michigan. How much should we read into Michigan&rsquo;s shaky Week 1 performance? Can Bryce Underwood respond against a much tougher defense, and is Oklahoma ready to take advantage? We also dig into Arizona State-Texas A&amp;M, Oregon-Oklahoma State, Arizona-BYU, Alabama-Kentucky, Tennessee-Georgia Tech, Iowa State-Iowa, Missouri-Kansas and plenty more.
It is one of those Saturdays where you may want to wake up, get moving and make sure you are properly prepared for what is coming. We make our picks, find the best under-the-radar games, lock up a few favorites and identify the window where you absolutely need to be in front of a screen.
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College Football Week 2: Ohio State-Texas, Michigan’s Gut Check & Picks for a Loaded Slate

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College Football: Prediction Receipts with Ari Wasserman - College Football Podcast for 6/27

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