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The Solid Verbal College Football Show

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College Football
College Football Playoff
Penn State
Transfer Portal
Oregon
SEC
Notre Dame
Alabama
Miami Hurricanes
Ohio State
Texas
Texas A&M
Georgia
Miami
Oregon Ducks
Florida State
Clemson
LSU
Michigan
Big Ten Conference

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 hea... more

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College Football Week 7 is here, and the schedule is absolutely loaded. We've got top-five showdowns, historic road trips, heated rivalries and a Saturday where survival might be the name of the game. We're making our picks for more than 20 matchups,... more

Dan is back, and after Oregon's stunning loss to UCLA, we've got some questions about which college football fan bases are having the roughest time in 2026. Is Oregon's disappointment worse than what Texas A&M and Michigan fans are experiencing? Wher... more

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College football Week 6 delivered a little bit of everything, including a new No. 1 team, a stunning upset in the Red River rivalry, and another brutal Saturday for Oregon. With Dan away, Ty welcomes Tim Murray from VSiN to sort through the biggest r... more

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College Football Week 6 is packed with matchups that could confirm everything we think we know about the 2026 season, or force us to reconsider. We preview Georgia-Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where two SEC heavyweights face a major test, and Texas-Oklahom... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Fallica
Fox Sports analyst, formerly ESPN's College GameDay contributor
Fox Sports
Episode: Chris Fallica on Weird Stats, the Transfer Portal & Letdown Lookahead Sandwiches | College Football
Jason Moore
Host of The Fantasy Footballers
The Fantasy Footballers
Episode: Brendan Sorsby News + Jason Moore of The Fantasy Footballers on 2026 Rookies
Cole Cubelic
SEC Network analyst, former Auburn lineman
SEC Network
Episode: SEC Vibe Check with Cole Cubelic
Jerry Mack
Head Coach, Kennesaw State Owls
Kennesaw State University
Episode: Coach Jerry Mack on Roster Building, Culture, and Kennesaw State's Future
Matt Brown
Writer/Founder of Extra Points
Extra Points
Episode: The Annual College Football Business Update with Matt Brown
Chuck Klosterman
Author of Football (new book) and pop culture writer
Author, Football
Episode: Chuck Klosterman on Blue Bloods, Nostalgia & College Football's Chaotic Future
Sean O'Connell
Host on ESPN Radio 700, formerly Pac-12 Radio
ESPN
Episode: The Sherrone Moore Saga & How Kyle Whittingham Ended Up at Michigan
Dan Wetzel
Sports journalist with ESPN
ESPN
Episode: The Sherrone Moore Saga & How Kyle Whittingham Ended Up at Michigan
Max Olson
ESPN reporter covering National College Football and the transfer portal
ESPN
Episode: Why the Transfer Portal is a Fire Hose of Anxiety (feat. ESPN's Max Olson) | College Football

Hosts

Ty Hildenbrandt
Co-host and voice of The Solid Verbal; long-running figure in college football coverage with a collaborative, humorous style.
Dan Rubenstein
Co-host and lead analyst; known for thorough analysis and balanced takes across conferences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • Hi

    I’m a Florida gator fan and I’m felling happy that they won! 🥇

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ❤️🍪🍪🍪Cookie🍪🍪🍪❤️
    United States19 days ago
  • Best CFB podcast

    TCU fan from Houston area. Go Frogs Get Horny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrizzlyJackson
    United States21 days ago
  • Another source for CFB content during the season

    Dan and Ty have emerged as one of the top College football shows to keep you locked in during the season. This show stays in my rotation year round and I’m thankful for their contribution to the sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndKirk34
    United States22 days ago
  • How is this show still independent?!

    I genuinely don’t understand how this show hasn’t been scooped up by someone huge. The content, the quality, and the CFB community these guys have built up seems like the gold standard that a lot of people could learn from. Been listening for a couple years now and it continues to get better each season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeThompson23
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best college football podcast out there

    A little quirky. A lot of CFB knowledge. Super fun. The content is great, but Ty and Dan’s personalities and their back and forth banter are what make this the best CFB podcast out there. Give it a listen. You won’t be disappointed.

    Update (many years later): Still quirky. Still knowledgeable. Still fun. Still the best CFB content out there. If you aren’t listening, you’re missing out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennandspence
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Banter and chemistry between hosts is a big draw for listeners.
High-quality coverage across many conferences; fans cite depth and breadth of previews.
Consistent, reliable schedule and thoughtful breakdowns.
Concise, insightful analysis with humor that keeps momentum.

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#39
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#128
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#91
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#139
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#90
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#93
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Can We Trust? Bill Connelly + College Football’s Biggest QB Problems
Q: How should we interpret the overperformers and underperformers against SP+ projections so far?
Connelly explains that several teams are outperforming projections (e.g., New Mexico, James Madison, North Dakota State, Temple) while others lag (e.g., USC), and that preseason projections still inform early-season judgments but are being revised as data accrues.
What Can We Trust? Bill Connelly + College Football’s Biggest QB Problems
Q: In the ACC, who are the second and third best teams after Miami?
The guests discuss Pitt and SMU as leading contenders in the ACC after Miami, with Duke showing flashes and Virginia Tech remaining a solid option, though the conference balance remains unsettled.
What Can We Trust? Bill Connelly + College Football’s Biggest QB Problems
Q: Over on the Big 12 side, tell me the three best teams in your opinion.
Connelly identifies the top three in the Big 12 as likely Utah, Texas Tech, and BYU in some order, acknowledging that BYU's offense and Texas Tech's consistency need more data to confirm.
September Mailbag: Big 12 Playoff Hopes, Big Ten Doubts & Texas A&M Regression | College Football
Q: How strong do we think the Big 12 is this year compared to last, and will more than one Big 12 team make the playoff?
The hosts argue that the pathway has widened for multiple Big 12 teams, noting strong cases for the top four teams (Texas Tech, BYU, Utah, Houston) and suggesting the Big 12 could land more than one playoff contender, depending on non-conference results and head-to-head outcomes.
Alabama Needs a Great QB, Texas Has a Depth Question & Bill Connelly’s Biggest 2026 Doubts | College Football
Q: Bill, is there anything that your numbers are telling you that you look at and you don't quite believe?
Yes, Penn State being in the top 20 is deceptive given turnover and the influx of players from a mid-tier squad; the schedule and returns suggest they may not be as strong as the ranking implies, and depth questions could limit their ceiling.

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Two veteran college football analysts deliver data-driven, opinionated previews across major conferences, balancing deep roster and scheme analysis with playful banter. Episodes thread together coaching changes, transfer portal activity, schedule difficulty, and quarterback development, often framing each team within tiers or storylines while peppering in humor and pop culture riffs. The long-running format emphasizes consistency, listener engagement, and a clear habit of offering hedged predictions, making it a reliable resource for fans, sponsors, and brands seeking thoughtful sports coverage with accessible personality.

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1. Chris Fallica
2. Jason Moore
3. Cole Cubelic
4. Jerry Mack
5. Matt Brown
6. Chuck Klosterman
7. Sean O'Connell
8. Dan Wetzel

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