Josh Pate's College Football Show

SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 614 features Josh Pate discussing possible changes in College Football when it comes to FSU, Clemson, and the future of the ACC. What does the new agreement in the conference really mean? Next we ask the important question: which team is the most hated in College Football? We also have a good old-fashioned recruiting debate on our hands. Are there nefarious mechanisms in play with star ratings? Are they overrated? What is the future of the Florida program as they approach a pivotal 2025 season? Which teams are the biggest schedule winners and losers in the Big12 this season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 613 features Josh Pate discussing possible changes in College Football when it comes to the 2025 College Football Playoff structure. Will we see a change in format before this fall? How should LSU head coach Brian Kelly be viewed within the national landscape? Josh also takes a look at the next sleeper programs in College Football. Could we see Georgia Tech or SMU explode in the coming years? SEC win totals are also out. How will teams like UGA, Texas, Alabama, LSU, and Tennessee fare this season? We also break down the ACC schedule and circle the biggest winners and losers. All that plus a bit of life/career advice and Josh responds to criticism over his coverage of the Big 12. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 612 features Josh Pate discussing the top programs in College Football when it comes to returning production. How will teams like Clemson and Illinois fare with a ton of experience returning? Josh also discusses Arizona State, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma. SEC win totals have been released on FanDuel. Which numbers stand out the most? Josh also takes a look at different QB battles shaping up across the country including a spotlight on Alabama, Notre Dame, Colorado, Michigan, and Ohio State. Which teams are the biggest winners and losers when it comes to the Big Ten schedule this fall? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 611 features Josh Pate discussing the top programs in College Football. Where do SEC programs like Texas, UGA, and Alabama stack up against Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, and Penn State from the Big Ten? What about Clemson and Miami? Where does Notre Dame fit? Josh also takes a look at USC making a big move in recruiting. Is the new energy in LA real this time? What do we make of spring games being canceled across College Football? The SEC league schedule is once again radically imbalanced. Tonight we take an early look at that plus a shot in the dark at conference title winners before spring practice starts. All that plus a look at the future for Ryan Day and Ohio State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 610 features Josh Pate discussing a report detailing major changes that could be coming to the College Football Playoff. Will the SEC and Big Ten be looking to drastically alter the landscape? Josh is also looking at the top program rankings in the ACC. What do we make of the Arch Manning hype that will almost certainly be off the charts heading into the 2025 season. Can Steve Sarkisian and Texas make it back to the SEC Championship Game? Why are College Football schedules so imbalanced even team to team within the same conferences? Josh discusses all this plus which Sunshine State coach is under the most pressure between Florida’s Billy Napier, FSU’s Mike Norvell, and Miami’s Mario Cristobal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 609 features Josh Pate discussing a report detailing major changes that could be coming to the College Football Playoff. Will the SEC and Big Ten be looking to drastically alter the landscape? Josh is also looking at the top program rankings in the Big Ten. Does Ryan Day have Ohio State on top after a national title win? Where is Sherrone Moore and Michigan or James Franklin and Penn State? What are some of the things you would tell someone if they gave you one minute to sell them on College Football? On top of that, Josh discusses some of the stadiums and campuses he still hasn’t been able to visit. While Notre Dame peaked this past season, what do we see in the future for Marcus Freeman and the Irish? Josh also discusses Hugh Freeze and Auburn. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 608 features Josh Pate looking at the top program rankings in the SEC. Does Kirby Smart still have UGA at the top? Where is Steve Sarkisian and Texas or Kalen DeBoer and Alabama? ACC title odds are out - where are the best value bets? Next up, Josh takes a look at College Football’s ratings versus what the NFL just did. Is there a lesson to be learned? Josh also discusses why Jalen Hurts is his favorite player ever. While Notre Dame peaked this past season, which programs could be the next to knock on the door of joining College Football’s head table? Josh also discusses the breakout QB candidates for 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 607 features Josh Pate taking a look at the Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry and how toxic it’s felt as of late. Is this really as bad as some make it seem? Where does the priority of The Game get placed in the expanded College Football Playoff era? Will College Football see major changes coming to the world of NIL and the Transfer Portal? Tonight Josh discusses a major story detailing the potential future path the sport will take. Josh also looks at the buzz out of Tuscaloosa surrounding Alabama in year two under Kalen DeBoer. What changes are happening? Big Ten title odds are out - where are the best value bets? We also take a look at Texas A&M this fall and plenty more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 606 features Josh Pate taking a look at the Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry and how toxic it’s felt as of late. Is this really as bad as some make it seem? Where does the priority of The Game get placed in the expanded College Football Playoff era? Josh also looks at rumors Nebraska (along other programs) may be looking to cancel their spring games due to concerns over tampering. What would the perfect College Football conferences look like if nothing was off limits? Can Shane Beamer and South Carolina make a CFP run in 2025? We also take a look at SEC odds in 2025, serious hype around Penn State, and a ridiculous storm chasing bill in Oklahoma. What about the standard being so high at Penn State? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 605 features Josh Pate reacting to the NCAA’s investigation into the Michigan sign-stealing scandal. How serious is this? Could Sherrone Moore see his program suffer significant sanctions? Which College Football teams are the biggest mysteries heading into 2025? Josh takes a look at several tonight. How do we grade the season that just wrapped up for Mario Cristobal and Miami as well as Kirby Smart and UGA? We also take a look at ESPN and the ACC extending their media rights deal through 2036. What does this mean for FSU and Clemson? All that plus changes happening under Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this bonus episode of Josh Pate's College Football Show, Josh breaks down the immense implications of Jim Knowles's move from Ohio State to Penn State and what that means for the future of both programs, plus a deep dive into the mailbag to answer your questions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 604 features Josh Pate reacting to the College Football Playoff national title viewership being lower than expected. Is this due to burnout? What about ESPN exclusivity in owning the CFP? Was the date a factor? Which College Football teams have the most to prove in 2025? Josh takes a look at FSU, USC, LSU, Penn State, and Auburn. How do we grade the season that just wrapped up for Dan Lanning and Oregon as well as Kalen DeBoer and Alabama? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 603 features Josh Pate reacting to Ryan Day and Ohio State beating Marcus Freeman and the Irish to win the national championship. What do we make of this season which saw the highest of highs and lowest of lows? The final JP Poll of the season is released tonight with several teams finishing higher in the power ratings world than they did in the AP Poll. Where are teams like Ole Miss and Texas? Did Notre Dame finish top 3? What do we make of Michigan’s future under Sherrone Moore? The first version of the 12-team College Football Playoff is in the books. What were some of the biggest pros and cons to be taken away? Josh also discusses Ryan Day’s likability factor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State vs Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game was the spotlight event Monday night and it saw Ryan Day and the Buckeyes down Marcus Freeman and the Irish. After the game Josh Pate broke down the matchup along with several keys that let to the result. What's next for Notre Dame? Could we see things click into place for a run of national title wins for Ohio State? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 602 features Josh Pate looking ahead to the College Football Playoff National Title game with Ohio State vs Notre Dame. Will Marcus Freeman and the Irish pull the upset or can Ryan Day and the Buckeyes cap a buzzsaw CFP run? The Pate State mailbag is open tonight with several good questions. What do we make of FSU’s future under Mike Norvell? What will happen with College Football in the years to come? What is the best city to host the national title game? Cole Cubelic also joins the show to discuss a wide range of CFB topics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 601 features Josh Pate looking ahead to the College Football Playoff National Title game with Ohio State vs Notre Dame. Will Marcus Freeman and the Irish pull the upset or can Ryan Day and the Buckeyes cap a buzzsaw CFP run? The Pate State mailbag is open tonight with several good questions. What do we make of Clemson’s recent acquisition of Tom Allen as new DC? What will happen with College Football in the years to come? Have we already seen the golden age or is it still on the horizon? For a kid in the south, what went into being taught to hate USC back in the 2000s? All that plus Deion Sanders flirts with the NFL To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices