Intro & Saturday Nicknaming

CFP Rankings & Brackets

Picks of the Week

Notre Dame vs Pitt Extra Thoughts

Texas vs Georgia Extra Thoughts

Oklahoma vs Alabama Predictions

Iowa vs USC Predictions

Virginia vs Duke Predictions

Rapid Fire Previews

Window of Opportunity & Quads

Pat League Lightning Round

Week 12 is already here... try to keep up! On this episode, we react to the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings and an official "projected bracket" that includes Miami, leaves out Oklahoma and BYU, and teases the possibility of the first-ever Solid Verbowl. Then, we work our way through a loaded Week 12 slate, starting with lingering thoughts on Notre Dame vs. Pitt and Texas vs. Georgia and diving deep on Alabama's home test against Oklahoma, Iowa's trip to USC and an important ACC showdown between Virginia and Duke. Plus, 11 other rapid fire previews, your Week 12 Window of Opportunity, an important Pat League Lightning Round and much more!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Saturday Nicknaming
6:22 - CFP Rankings Reactions
20:12 - Picks of the Week
21:04 - Notre Dame vs Pitt (Extra Thoughts)
24:55 - Texas vs Georgia (Extra Thoughts)
28:35 - Oklahoma vs Alabama Predictions
35:31 - Iowa vs USC Predictions
41:03 - Virginia vs Duke Predictions
47:13 - Rapid Fire Game Previews
1:09:06 - Window of Opportunity & Quads
1:12:27 - Pat League Lightning Round

Week 12 is already here... try to keep up! On this episode, we react to the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings and an official "projected bracket" that includes Miami, leaves out Oklahoma and BYU, and teases the possibility of the first-ever Solid Verbowl. Then, we work our way through a loaded Week 12 slate, starting with lingering thoughts on Notre Dame vs. Pitt and Texas vs. Georgia and diving deep on Alabama's home test against Oklahoma, Iowa's trip to USC and an important ACC showdown between Virginia and Duke. Plus, 11 other rapid fire previews, your Week 12 Window of Opportunity, an important Pat League Lightning Round and much more!
Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro &amp; Saturday Nicknaming 6:22 - CFP Rankings Reactions 20:12 - Picks of the Week 21:04 - Notre Dame vs Pitt (Extra Thoughts) 24:55 - Texas vs Georgia (Extra Thoughts) 28:35 - Oklahoma vs Alabama Predictions 35:31 - Iowa vs USC Predictions 41:03 - Virginia vs Duke Predictions 47:13 - Rapid Fire Game Previews 1:09:06 - Window of Opportunity &amp; Quads 1:12:27 - Pat League Lightning Round

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

WEEK 12 PREDICTIONS: Speed Test Saturday + CFP Rankings Reactions | College Football

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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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WEEK 12 PREDICTIONS: Speed Test Saturday + CFP Rankings Reactions | College Football

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