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Bunch Formation: A College Football Show

Blue Wire, Chris Vannini, David Ubben
College Football
College Football Playoff
Big Ten
Miami
NCAA
Oklahoma
SEC
Alabama
Texas Tech
Oregon
Transfer Portal
Texas A&M
Notre Dame
Texas
Miami Hurricanes
Indiana
LSU
Michigan
Penn State
Florida State

Your new favorite college football show. The Athletic senior reporters Chris Vannini and David Ubben take you inside the biggest stories in the game in a fun and engaging show. With exclusive insight, interviews and banter, you'll learn to appreciate the most important and the dumbest parts of America's true favorite sport.

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Chris Vannini and David Ubben are back to preview the best weekend of games so far this season. From several SEC clashes to Big Ten teams with their backs against the wall to the biggest G6 game of the year, there's a ton to get into. Plus some weird... more

Chris Vannini and David Ubben are back with takes on a wild Week 3. Do you believe in Ole Miss as a title contender? Can Florida make the playoff? Is Dabo done? David also shares his experience in Oxford for Lane Kiffin's return, and Chris battles a ... more

Chris Vannini and David Ubben are back for a loaded Week 3. The guys get into Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss, some huge conference games more. The guys also discuss The Athletic's CFB roster valuations, what went into it, what was surprising and mo... more

Chris Vannini and David Ubben are back to discuss a wild Week 2, and Chris is back from Austin. The guys discuss Texas' comeback, Oklahoma State's shocker, the SEC's dominance, the Big 12 race and a lot more.

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Recent Guests

Ben Haumiller
Lead producer, EA Sports College Football 27
EA Sports
Episode: EA Sports College Football 27 Review (+ EA's Ben Haumiller)
Armani Edwards
Former Appalachian State quarterback
Episode: Overrated/Underrated Top 25, Coaching Tiers + G6 Preview
Shane Beamer
SEC head coach (guest on golf segment)
South Carolina
Episode: B1G Calls Out SEC, Senate Bill Hope, Jersey Patches + More
Alyssa Lange
Athletic writer
The Athletic
Episode: B1G Calls Out SEC, Senate Bill Hope, Jersey Patches + More
Dre Bly
Senior defensive backs coach / analyst
South Carolina
Episode: B1G Calls Out SEC, Senate Bill Hope, Jersey Patches + More
Chuck Klosterman
Best-selling author, culture critic
Penguin/ Penguin Press; author of The Football
Episode: Why We Love College Football (w/ Chuck Klosterman)
Lucy Rohden
College football social media star and creator of stadium environment content
Independent creator (various partners)
Episode: The Top 15 College Football Stadiums Draft (w/ Lucy Rohden)
Brendan Marks
Sports writer
The Athletic
Episode: Is There Too Much Replay In Sports? + ACC MD Preview and Mailbag
Joe Rexrode
Sports writer
The Athletic
Episode: Is There Too Much Replay In Sports? + ACC MD Preview and Mailbag

Hosts

Chris Vannini
Host of Bunch Formation; senior ATH reporter; affiliated with The Athletic
David Ubben
Co-host of Bunch Formation; senior ATH reporter; affiliated with The Athletic

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • Best CFB show.

    Much better than A&A!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chickenandwaffles09
    United Statesa month ago
  • Cortisol-Free Bliss

    Two guys taking football with none of the “hot-take” ragebait that unfortunately dominates the genre. Grounded intelligent dialogue. Your soul will thank you.

    War Damn Eagle

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billiamnaire91
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome Show

    Everything you need to know about college football plus a lot of other entertaining content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Apper2345555456
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the show!

    Thanks for the common sense, fun to listen to show. I have been a football fan forever - my dad did the stats for Bear Bryant back in the sixties; we went to every Alabama home game and bowl game every year. I went to school up north and sometimes had to follow football over the phone with play by play delivered by Dad. When working in Europe in the 90s I scoured the International Herald Tribune for scores and rare two sentence updates on season updates.

    Fast forward to today and there is the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cfpnh
    United States3 months ago
  • Great stuff

    Very happy these guys are doing a podcast again, been following their work for a long time. I wish ubben was still the beat writer for UT, but a great show regardless

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hcjdjxnckdnrif
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and topics cover a broad spectrum of college football, including conferences, NIL, and governance.
Audience notes genuine insights and balanced takes, not just hot takes.
Listeners praise thoughtful, well-reasoned football analysis and chemistry between hosts.

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Apple Podcasts
#234
United Kingdom/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#83
South Africa/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#112
Sweden/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#133
Ireland/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#143
South Korea/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#145
Norway/Sports/Football

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Kennesaw State's Jerry Mack Keeps Winning Championships
Q: What was the key to turning around a 2-10 team into conference champions in one year?
The answer lay in a comprehensive rebuild: recruit the right staff with prior success, establish clear academic and cultural standards from day one, leverage a structured approach to nutrition and recovery, and implement a system that fits the players while preparing them for the level of competition they face. Analytics informed on-field decisions, but people and culture were the foundation.
Nicole Auerbach Talks Tournament Reactions, Picks + More
Q: What are the biggest changes you've noticed in how brackets are formed with the new metrics and conference realignment?
The guests discuss how improved metrics like wins above bubble and better seeding lead to fewer mid-major upsets but more accurate outcomes, while realignment changes which teams get at-large bids and how that affects long-term parity.
Nicole Auerbach Talks Tournament Reactions, Picks + More
Q: Nicole, what's your pick for the region in DC?
Nicole leans Michigan State in that region, citing the team's consistency and Izzo's postseason track record, while acknowledging Duke and UConn as formidable contenders.
Jim Mora On Colorado State, PLAYOFFS!? Backstory + Josh Rosen's Hot Tub
Q: Last TV show that you binged?
The last show Mora mentions is The Landman, and he also talks about enjoying the Bill Walsh-influenced coaching philosophy as a broader inspiration.
Charles Huff On Coaching Saquon, Saban Stories + Memphis Plans
Q: What was the biggest takeaway from working under Nick Saban during your time at Alabama?
The biggest takeaway was Saban's relentless attention to detail and organizational discipline. He ran the program with a precision that made every day feel like a game plan meeting—door-to-door thorough in recruiting and in preparing game plans—leaving Huff with a blueprint for meticulous preparation and accountability.

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A fast-paced national college football discussion that blends sharp analysis with banter, drawing on reporting from senior Athletic writers and a rotating roster of guests. Episodes cover conference realignment, NIL, playoff formats, media days, stadium culture, and the evolving business of college football, with a mix of data-driven takes, insider anecdotes, and playful pop culture moments. Notable for thoughtful guests from sports media, production/game design, and coaching, plus a strong emphasis on the broader landscape beyond big-name programs. Potential listeners include fans who crave in-depth context, industry insights, and balanced perspectives over hot takes, delivered with approachable, conversational chemistry.

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2. Armani Edwards
3. Shane Beamer
4. Alyssa Lange
5. Dre Bly
6. Chuck Klosterman
7. Lucy Rohden
8. Brendan Marks

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