Ty chats with ESPN's Mike Golic Jr. about Notre Dame's undefeated start, the switch to Ian Book at quarterback, the state of the offensive line, the 2018 defense compared to others in school history, the trickiest games over the final month of the season, and more.

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Ty chats with ESPN's Mike Golic Jr. about Notre Dame's undefeated start, the switch to Ian Book at quarterback, the state of the offensive line, the 2018 defense compared to others in school history, the trickiest games over the final month of the season, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

The Solid Verbal College Football

Only Homers Allowed: Notre Dame with Mike Golic Jr.

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Surprise Playoff Pick Draft

Breaking CFB Inertia

Still Love CFB?

Players As Employees?

Favorite Big Back?

CFB Docs?

CFB Figure Skating Pairs?

CFB Power Plays?

G5 Playoff Contenders?

CFB QB Development?

The second part of our Mega March Q&A is here, and we're going deep on the questions that (apparently) matter most to the Verballerhood ahead of the 2026 season. Which teams could make a surprising playoff run? Where will college football's inertia be broken next season? Has the rapid pace of change in the sport diminished our love for it? When will the NCAA stop begging for help from Congress? Plus, the greatest "big back" of all time, college football figure skating pairings, football power plays and more.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:53 - Surprise Playoff Draft
15:03 - Breaking CFB Inertia
25:05 - Still Love CFB?
31:39 - Players As Employees?
38:33 - Favorite Big Back?
43:41 - CFB Docs?
49:03 - CFB Figure Skating Pairings
51:33 - Power Plays?
52:55 - G5 Contenders?
55:04 - QB Development?

The second part of our Mega March Q&amp;A is here, and we're going deep on the questions that (apparently) matter most to the Verballerhood ahead of the 2026 season. Which teams could make a surprising playoff run? Where will college football's inertia be broken next season? Has the rapid pace of change in the sport diminished our love for it? When will the NCAA stop begging for help from Congress? Plus, the greatest "big back" of all time, college football figure skating pairings, football power plays and more.
Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 2:53 - Surprise Playoff Draft 15:03 - Breaking CFB Inertia 25:05 - Still Love CFB? 31:39 - Players As Employees? 38:33 - Favorite Big Back? 43:41 - CFB Docs? 49:03 - CFB Figure Skating Pairings 51:33 - Power Plays? 52:55 - G5 Contenders? 55:04 - QB Development?

Mega March Q&A: Part 2 - Surprise Playoff Teams, College Football Inertia, and the Greatest Big Backs

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/486dba09-c3c0-44db-8267-b40a00ebd008/transcript

Kalen DeBoer's Future?

The Value of Playing Time?

Altering CFB History?

Canceling Marquee Matchups?

Two Bid Big 12?

Optimal Tailgating?

The Verballerhood's questions were so good that we had to split our Mega March Q&A episode into two parts. In Part 1, we look at Kalen DeBoer's future with Alabama, the value of playing time as a recruiting tool for non-blue bloods, and the college football moments over the last 25 years that we'd most like to change. Plus, we discuss whether TV networks can force teams to stop canceling marquee matchups, how the Big 12 can become a two-bid league in the CFP era, the conditions for optimal tailgating, and much more.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Kalen DeBoer's Future at Alabama
14:17 - The Value of Playing Time
23:47 - Altering CFB History
35:04 - Canceling Marquee Matchups
44:54 - A Two-Bid Big 12
56:54 - Optimal Tailgating

The Verballerhood's questions were so good that we had to split our Mega March Q&amp;A episode into two parts. In Part 1, we look at Kalen DeBoer's future with Alabama, the value of playing time as a recruiting tool for non-blue bloods, and the college football moments over the last 25 years that we'd most like to change. Plus, we discuss whether TV networks can force teams to stop canceling marquee matchups, how the Big 12 can become a two-bid league in the CFP era, the conditions for optimal tailgating, and much more.
Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Kalen DeBoer's Future at Alabama 14:17 - The Value of Playing Time 23:47 - Altering CFB History 35:04 - Canceling Marquee Matchups 44:54 - A Two-Bid Big 12 56:54 - Optimal Tailgating

Mega March Q&A: Part 1 - Kalen DeBoer's Future, Two-Bid Big 12 & Optimal Tailgating

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5f9bd1ab-860a-4548-a61c-b40801561685/transcript

Key Themes for CFB in 2026

Conference Structure

Scheduling

College Football Playoff

The TV Product

The On-Field Product

The Transfer Portal

It's time for the annual college football checkup. In this episode, we put college football on the exam table and rate every major element of the sport from one to five. From conference structure and scheduling to the College Football Playoff, the TV product, on-field play, NIL, and the transfer portal, nothing escapes our stethoscope.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:42 - Key Themes for CFB in 2026
13:28 - Conference Structure
24:50 - Scheduling
33:42 - College Football Playoff
45:18 - The TV Product
53:02 - The On-Field Product
1:02:24 - NIL
1:11:43 - The Transfer Portal 

It's time for the annual college football checkup. In this episode, we put college football on the exam table and rate every major element of the sport from one to five. From conference structure and scheduling to the College Football Playoff, the TV product, on-field play, NIL, and the transfer portal, nothing escapes our stethoscope.
Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 3:42 - Key Themes for CFB in 2026 13:28 - Conference Structure 24:50 - Scheduling 33:42 - College Football Playoff 45:18 - The TV Product 53:02 - The On-Field Product 1:02:24 - NIL 1:11:43 - The Transfer Portal&nbsp;

College Football's Annual Checkup: Grading The Sport From Head To Toe

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ad9720c2-02c1-42d7-bc56-b40301521c6b/transcript

Only Homers Allowed: Notre Dame with Mike Golic Jr.

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