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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 episode, we continue our 2026 Big 12 preview with the first full batch of team-by-team breakdowns. Texas Tech enters as the reigning conference champion and apparent favorite, but the strange offseason surrounding Brendan Sorsby and Will Hamm... more

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In this episode, we begin our three-part Big 12 preview by taking a conference-wide look at the contenders, challengers and mystery teams shaping the 2026 season. Texas Tech enters as the defending champion and the clear center of attention, but does... more

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In this college football podcast episode, we finish our three-part preview of the ACC by turning our attention to the defending conference champions and several of the league’s most difficult teams to project. Can Duke keep finding ways to win after ... more

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In this college football podcast episode, we continue our 2026 ACC preview with conversations about eight conference teams and Notre Dame. Is this finally the year Miami turns its loaded roster into its first conference championship? How high is the ... more

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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
Richard Johnson
CBS Sports Split Zone Duo contributor
CBS Sports / Split Zone Duo
Episode: Too Much CFP, Not Enough Weirdness with Richard Johnson | 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
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
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
Demond Williams
Player discussed in the context of the transfer portal
University of Washington
Episode: Why the Transfer Portal is a Fire Hose of Anxiety (feat. ESPN's Max Olson) | College Football

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
  • Things we love EP

    Much needed episode. There’s been lots of complaining in the CFB universe recently that has made me disconnect, so this was great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NCND82
    United States2 months ago
  • Continued excellence

    The OG’s! Still bringing the heat. This is how you do a CFB podcast, with pizza recipes and how out w to name streets. Love Ty and Dan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DonDerby
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • Love the show except…

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bill the Bug Guy
    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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#57
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#83
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#34
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#103
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July Q&A: Surprise Contenders, New Coach Leashes & Ice Cream Sundaes | College Football
Q: Brian asks about four-year eligibility standard and the NCAA five-for-five change; will this be challenged and how solid is the rule?
They explain five-for-five is the new standard, with limited waivers and several exceptions; while challenges will continue, recent legal rulings suggest the NCAA has some footing to defend the rule.
Chris Fallica on Weird Stats, the Transfer Portal & Letdown Lookahead Sandwiches | College Football
Q: How do you find those obscure, game-changing stats you drop on air?
He explains a filtering process across large datasets, mining for interesting intersections (e.g., red zone metrics, turnover margins, and penalties), and notes that some stats come from manual archival work and a lot of clever data wrangling.
Chris Fallica on Weird Stats, the Transfer Portal & Letdown Lookahead Sandwiches | College Football
Q: What kind of data and metrics inform your views beyond wagering, when thinking about the sport?
He highlights schedule-adjusted EPA metrics, the True Media database, and how power conference differences shape evaluations, with a focus on how returning production and portal activity inform pre-season outlooks.
Chris Fallica on Weird Stats, the Transfer Portal & Letdown Lookahead Sandwiches | College Football
Q: What is this time of year like for you as you're preparing for the season?
Fallica describes a mix of data work, spring practice wrap-up, filling databases, updating polls and projections, and preparing for camp with a focus on early-season win totals and how those numbers might move once players and teams are evaluated in August.
June Q&A: Summer Loves, Cignetti vs Saban and Portal Panic | College Football
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.

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

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