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Josh Pate's College Football Show delivers college football the way you want it. Behind-the-scenes whispers and intel thanks to a network of team insiders. Game breakdowns and rapid reaction along with the occasional gambling and recruiting twist. No offseason, no low-hanging fruit, no hot take — just the information you need to know on a show built with YOU in mind.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 39min
Brent Key joins Josh Pate - Pate Speaker Series
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.

Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 14min
CFB Win Totals Released + Spring Intel & Dan Lanning Truth
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.

Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 6min
SEC Threatens To Break Away + Spring Whispers & Intel
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.

Mar 11, 2026 • 39min
Pate State Extra: Big Upsets & Media Rivalries
On this episode of Pate State Extra, Josh dives into the biggest upsets in college football history, how much players have an impact on a college's brand, plus what it's like competing with some of the top college football shows. 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.

Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 23min
Mega-Spring Preview + Remembering Urban Meyer’s Florida
Spring practice has arrived across College Football and we have plenty of questions. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 718 Josh Pate looks at the biggest questions for teams as they hunt for a CFP spot. What do we make of the roundtable meeting in Washington Friday? Was there a hidden headline bigger than any of the photo ops? With the 2026 schedule set we’re taking a look at the biggest conference games this season. We also take a look back at a golden era of Florida football tonight as we remember the Urban Meyer era. What do you remember the most? 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.

Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 11min
Toughest Places To Play + ACC’s Fall-Off & Workout Advice
Will the College Football Playoff feature more of the same in 2026 or will we see darkhorse contenders rise up to grab spots? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 717 Josh Pate looks at whether Ohio Stqte, UGA, Oregon, Texas, and Indiana can make it back to the CFP along with teams that could punch their ticket for the first time. What has happened to the ACC? With Miami playing for a national title the Hurricanes figure to be in the mix every season. Where have Clemson and FSU gone? With Lou Holtz passing away this week we take time tonight to remember a legendary man and career. Josh also breaks down Austin Mack vs Keelon Russell in the Alabama quarterback battle along with naming his favorite College Football stadiums. Where does Neyland Stadium rank in comparison to The Big House, Autzen Stadium, Bryant-Denny, and more? 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.

Mar 4, 2026 • 52min
Pate State Extra: SEC & Big Ten vs Common Sense
On this episode of Pate State Extra, Josh breaks down the SEC and Big Ten power dynamic and why they have more power and influence than they've ever had before and how much hype Texas and LSU should have entering this season. Plus, diving into how NIL has eroded rivalries. 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.

Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 15min
CFB’s Most Hated Teams + Perfect Conference Realignment Proposal
On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 716 Josh Pate discusses College Football’s most hated teams. Where do Miami and Alabama fall? Is Texas or USC in the top group? Where do we put Notre Dame and Ohio State? Josh also takes a shot at realigning every major College Football conference. How should the SEC and Big Ten look? Could we see old conferences reborn? What was the worst national title game of the CFP era? We discuss that plus which head coaches are in must-win mode. How many wins does Mike Norvell need at FSU this season? What will it take for the noise to die down around Lincoln Riley? We also take a look at the Penn State mood tracker and much more. 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.

Feb 27, 2026 • 55min
SEC & Big Ten Worried + Biggest Portal Spenders
On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 715 Josh Pate reacts to the SEC and Big Ten teaming up to try preventing various moves including the pooling of College Football media rights. It may sound boring, but it isn’t. Next Josh discusses the biggest Transfer Portal spenders in the space. How did Lane Kiffin and LSU surge to the top? What do we make of Indiana and Miami making big moves? Allegations have surfaced that Josh may hate the Big12. This is, of course, completely false. We also take a look at some of College Football’s most underrated coaches, the Notre Dame mood tracker, and plenty more. 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.

Feb 25, 2026 • 50min
Pate State Extra: Rankings Debates & Shocking Results
A lively mailbag chat about the value and proper use of preseason rankings. A debate on how a coaching legend would fare in the NIL and transfer era. Reactions to the most shocking results from last season. A tour of favorite Big Ten stadium experiences and what makes them stand out.


