Josh Pate's College Football Show

On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 714 Josh Pate welcomes President Donald Trump to the show to discuss matters of College Football and beyond. Next up we drop our 2026 College Football head coach rankings. Where do coaches like Kirby Smart at UGA and Ryan Day at Ohio State land? What about Steve Sarkisian at Texas and Kalen DeBoer at Alabama? Does Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman crack the top 5? What do we make of reports teams in the SEC and what are some of the biggest questions around the league heading into spring ball? Josh also discusses which programs could be the next to become elite. 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.

Program rankings across top college football teams get debated, including surprising rises and which programs sit atop the ladder. A leaked 24-team playoff plan and arguments for or against expansion fuel a heated schedule and media-rights discussion. Reports of canceled nonconference home-and-homes and several spring quarterback battles also take center stage.

Discussion about which teams truly belong in the national title conversation this season. A new Survivor Bubble game for predicting contenders is introduced. Analysis of Lincoln Riley’s prospects at USC and whether he can rebuild into a champion. Breakdown of the toughest schedules in college football and how they could reshape the race.

They debate whether the NFL should step in to help college football with eligibility, calendar and governance problems. Recruiting takeaways from National Signing Day and how USC, Oregon and Notre Dame reshaped their classes are discussed. Early top-25 reactions and ACC schedule breakdowns highlight Miami’s favorable path and FSU’s tough slate. Career advice for breaking into sports media also appears.

A lively breakdown of how the NFL’s scheduling power has warped the College Football Playoff calendar. A clear look at why the season midpoint slid into November and the ripple effects of later national title dates. A nostalgic stroll through the old National Signing Day spectacle, complete with chaotic live announcements and surprise signings. A brief reflection on Gus Malzahn’s tactical imprint on the game.

Early Top 25 chatter and the messy roster shuffle shaping preseason rankings. Big discussions about SEC scheduling pain, Texas and Oklahoma’s brutal road maps, and LSU’s tricky slate. A heated defense of Dabo Swinney amid tampering claims. Mood check on Florida State and a bizarre cautionary tale from a theater showing of The Housemaid.

Debates over why playoff expansion stalled and the SEC vs Big Ten power struggle. Transfer portal winners and losers, with deep looks at LSU, Indiana and Texas programs. The impact of coaching turnover and how top programs reload annually. Reaction to a major winter storm and its fallout in Nashville.

Tampering drama and who should step in to stop it get heated attention. Surprising College Football Playoff contenders like Auburn and Penn State are debated. A look at whether Georgia is slipping under Kirby Smart and how ESPN’s CFP control affects the sport. Winter storm prep and a lighthearted hair feud add color to the conversation.

The wild finish of the 2026 college football season saw Indiana take the CFP title. Exciting early top 25 rankings are dissected, along with proposed changes to the College Football calendar. A captivating discussion on restructuring playoffs and bowl relevance unfolds, while the transfer portal hype is explored with rumors and high-profile moves. Listeners are also treated to a breakdown of national title TV ratings and future matchups that could draw massive audiences, alongside a detailed winter storm forecast.

Indiana's unexpected national championship has everyone buzzing about the future of college football. The impact of coach Curt Cignetti is examined, along with Mario Cristobal's challenges at Miami. The transfer portal is shaking things up, with major moves and shifts in talent. Proposed changes to the college football calendar aim to enhance bowl relevance and playoff excitement. Finally, the rivalry between the Big Ten and SEC is analyzed, pondering which conference holds the upper hand in this evolving landscape.