Josh Pate's College Football Show

College Football preseason rankings are out courtesy of Bill Connelly’s SP+. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 724 Josh Pate looks at teams like Notre Dame, UGA, Texas, Ohio State, and Oregon. Which team will start the season ranked #1? We also check in on spring practices and get the latest whispers and intel from across the country. The truth teller series is back tonight with a look at Steve Sarkisian trying to win a national title at Texas. The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Mike Elko and Texas A&M. Josh also looks at a possible chaos scenario involving Oregon, Indiana, and Ohio State dipping a bit this season. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does College Football have a definitive team to beat heading into the 2026 season? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 723 Josh Pate looks at teams like Notre Dame, UGA, Texas, Ohio State, and Oregon. Which team will start the season ranked #1? We also check in on spring practices and get the latest whispers and intel from across the country. How does Penn State look? What about LSU’s offense under Lane Kiffin and Notre Dame’s WR room? The truth teller series is back tonight with a look at James Franklin taking the Virginia Tech job. The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Dabo Swinney and Clemson. Josh also looks at a possible chaos scenario involving Oklahoma and Texas and gives a behind the scenes look at his trips to Florida and Miami. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.   Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Sumrall, the Florida Gators head coach known for building programs at Troy and Tulane, talks hiring and staff construction, evaluating roster fit, and navigating coaching transitions. He recounts vetting jobs, reshaping culture in the weight room, and approaches to recruiting, NIL, and retaining players. Short, candid conversation on program-building choices and early impressions of the team.

A spirited ranking of the top 10 college football head coaching jobs, with takeaways on Michigan, Oregon, Alabama and the Big Ten vs SEC landscape. Spring practice intel and portal movement updates from programs like Oklahoma, Michigan and Arizona State. A round-up of must-watch nonconference showdowns and an inside look at College GameDay production and fan mood around Alabama.

Conference odds for the 2026 season get unpacked with bold confidence ratings for Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and Georgia. Discussion of Indiana’s upside, Penn State’s schedule edge, and why no SEC team is a lock. Deep dive into ACC and Big 12 favorites and potential surprise teams. Behind-the-scenes stories from coaching sit-downs and a candid take on Miami’s identity and portal strategy.

Alex Golesh, Auburn head coach known for prior coordinator and head roles, shares his early months leading a storied program. He discusses onboarding every player, assembling a deliberate staff, evaluating talent beyond pedigree, handling rumors and distractions, and building transparent donor relationships. Short, candid takes on culture, roster traits, and staying authentic amid big promotions.

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.   Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football over/under win totals have been released for the 2026 season. Oregon and Indiana are the only Big Ten teams at 10.5 while Ohio State and Penn State sit at 9.5. What about the SEC where Texas, UGA, Alabama, LSU, and Texas A&M are the teams at 8.5 or higher? Spring practice whispers and intel are bubbling all across College Football. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 720 Josh Pate shares the latest whispers and intel. Which teams are on the clock needing to prove something the most this season? The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring practice whispers and intel are bubbling all across College Football. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 719 Josh Pate looks at the biggest questions for teams like Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, and Missouri. We’re also monitoring rumblings from the SEC and Big Ten about the future of everything from rules to media rights. Could we see a CFB superleague? Might the big two look to break away entirely? Could Congress get involved? We continue the truthteller series tonight with a look back at the Johnny Manziel era at Texas A&M along with a dive into the best WR rooms in College Football this year. How do programs like Ohio State and Miami stack up to Florida and Oregon? The Mood Tracker is also back with a pulse on Lane Kiffin’s first season at LSU. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.