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The Solid Verbal College Football

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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 hea... more

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In this June Q&A episode, we open up the Verballer mailbag and start looking ahead to preview season with some early college football summer loves. Which teams are we already talking ourselves into before the magazines arrive? Which programs are inte... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Connelly
ESPN college football writer; author of post-spring questions/preview pieces
ESPN.com
Episode: Post-Spring Questions with Bill Connelly: Wildcard Conferences, G6 Sleepers & the SEC Logjam
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
John Kurtz
Runs the Open For Business podcast and newsletter
Open For Business
Episode: The State of the Big 12: From CFP Credibility to Kansas State's Reboot (with John Kurtz)
Dan Wetzel
Sports journalist with ESPN
ESPN
Episode: The Sherrone Moore Saga & How Kyle Whittingham Ended Up at Michigan
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

Hosts

Dan Rubenstein
Co-host of The Solid Verbal and host of related college football shows; long-standing, data-informed, humorous commentary on college football and media landscape.
Ty Hildenbrandt
Co-host and frequent host of multiple formats; known for hosting and contributing humor, depth of college football knowledge, and program-building perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • I listen to many cf radio and podcasts

    And this is one of my favorites, a classy classic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The original goodette
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best College Football pod

    Tremendous pod- very informative and great analysis every episode. Dan and Ty are super talented and have been an avid listener over 10 years. Keep it up Lads. Dani from London

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dani Vega
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love the show except…

    Please keep your mythology out of my sports. Great job otherwise.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bill the Bug Guy
    United States3 months ago
  • Notes from a small island

    Been listening since 2014, here in the UK, and it’s still my go to football podcast. The perfect blend of irreverent and hilarious comment and weighty analytical insights. Football’s ongoing story told chapter by chapter. I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baxterble
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Better than Cover 3

    People need to get on this. These are the boys. Also can u guys please do a team by team analysis for 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrianBelly
    United States4 months ago

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Hosts are knowledgeable, funny, and fair-minded; they call themselves out when needed.
Community-driven and approachable, mixing serious insight with entertaining banter.
Clear, thoughtful analysis with strong humor; reliable schedule and deep scholarship.

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#63
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#164
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Apple Podcasts
#249
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#40
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#159
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#220
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June Q&A: Summer Loves, Cignetti vs Saban and Portal Panic
Q: Do you think what Curt Cignetti did at Indiana last year was more impressive than anything Saban or Kirby Smart did in any given year?
They argue that Cignetti's year-two turnaround at a program historically reluctant to win changes the comparison, asserting that achieving undefeated play and a national championship-like trajectory in a low-starting-point program can be more impressive than a single-season feat at powerhouse programs given the drastically different starting points.
June Q&A: Summer Loves, Cignetti vs Saban and Portal Panic
Q: Which three teams are most likely to make their first College Football Playoff appearance this year?
The hosts suggest teams like Louisville, Washington, USC, and possibly others in the Big 12 or Pac-12 era as candidates, emphasizing that the pathway hinges on quarterback development, defensive consistency, and schedule strength rather than merely talent depth.
May Q&A: Part 1 - Big 12 Contenders, SEC Hypotheticals & College Football in 2035
Q: Which SEC team will be the next to win a national championship, or should we bet the field?
Current odds favor Texas within the field of contenders, but Georgia and LSU offer high floors and potential ceilings. Alabama remains a wild-card due to roster quality but questions persist about quarterback development. Overall, a field bet is tempting but the most probable path points to one of the included four (Georgia, LSU, Alabama, Texas) depending on how the season unfolds; Texas has the strongest current institutional odds, but the landscape remains volatile.
May Q&A: Part 1 - Big 12 Contenders, SEC Hypotheticals & College Football in 2035
Q: What is the most reasonable best-case scenario for college football in the years to come, specifically by 2035?
The best-case scenario envisions a more professionalized governance structure with a central leadership, a quasi-collective bargaining framework for players, and a baseline revenue-sharing model. NIL would complement, not dominate, compensation, while spending would be more balanced across programs, reducing the extreme gaps but maintaining healthy competition. The sport would maintain broader access for rising programs through smart development, strong scouting, and strategic branding, allowing more schools to compete at a high level while preserving incentives for innovation and excellence.
May Q&A: Part 2 - Pat Fitzgerald, QB-Coach Pairings & the Great CFB Fan Exodus?
Q: Which new quarterback combinations are you most excited to watch this coming season?
The hosts highlight several pairs across programs, with particular enthusiasm for Alberto Mendoza, Aidan Childs at Northwestern, and the Lane Kiffin-Sam Levitt pairing, noting potential for high ceiling performances and entertaining outcomes even if risks exist.

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3. Cole Cubelic
4. Jerry Mack
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6. Chuck Klosterman
7. John Kurtz
8. Dan Wetzel

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