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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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Feb 25, 2022 • 54min
Ranking College Football's newest hires | Late Kick Live Ep. 238
Late Kick Live Ep. 238 features Josh Pate ranking the newest head coaching hires in College Football. From Brian Kelly to LSU, Lincoln Riley tp USC, Billy Napier to Florida and more - which hire ranks as the most impactful overall? Could there be a dark horse candidate nobody is talking about right now? We also continue the Mood Tracker series as our attention turns to Auburn. What is the current temperature amongst the Auburn fan base after Bryan Harsin was retained? Will there be lasting damage due to the off-field drama that briefly engulfed the program earlier this month? Josh also announces the Renaissance Tour video of the year as we relive the best moments from 4 months on the road during the 2021 College Football season. What’s the very latest with Herm Edwards and the Arizona State program? All that plus we open the mailbag for a wide-ranging listener + viewer Q&A segment.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2022 • 49min
Does College Football need a commissioner? | Late Kick Extra Ep. 135
The Late Kick with Josh Pate has added a new episode every Monday and Friday. Every Wednesday Josh will be hosting a listener mailbag episode that is fueled by you! This week you asked about the pros and cons of a college football commissioner, how the BCS system would have fared in 2021 and which spring practices are the most important in 2022.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2022 • 53min
What's next for the playoff? | Late Kick Live Ep. 237
Late Kick Live Ep. 237 features Josh Pate reacting to the College Football Playoff remaining at a 4-team format through at least 2026 with conference commissioners unable to find common ground on expansion. Who gets to decide what is best for the sport? Can a postseason be expanded without sacrificing part of the value of the regular season? Josh also takes a look at the impressive staff Mario Cristobal is putting together at Miami. Could this become a perennial ACC contender? The Mood Tracker series continues tonight as we take a look at the temperature around LSU football as Brian Kelly gets set to open his first spring practice in Baton Rouge. How quickly will the culture change take root? Will the moves the Tigers made in the Transfer Portal pay immediate dividends? All that plus we open the mailbag for a wide-ranging listener + viewer Q&A segment.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2022 • 41min
Transfer Portal's Biggest Winners | Late Kick Live Ep. 236
Late Kick Live Ep. 236 features Josh Pate discussing the biggest winners from the Transfer Portal. Did teams like USC and Texas add pivotal enough QB pieces that they could become instant contenders in the 2022 College Football season? How does Josh feel about the Portal class Alabama and South Carolina have put together? The Mood Tracker series also rolls on tonight as we take the temperature of the Arkansas fan base and find out what it will take to improve on a successful 2021 season despite one of the country’s toughest schedules. With Jayden Daniels entering the Transfer Portal we get the latest buzz on potential landing spots and discuss what his ceiling could be. Jim Harbaugh has a new contract with Michigan - tonight Josh Pate shares his thoughts on the deal and what this could mean for the future of the Wolverine program. All that plus we open the mailbag for a wide-ranging listener + viewer Q&A segment.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 3min
College Football's Three Big Lies | Late Kick Live Ep. 235
Late Kick Live Ep. 235 features Josh Pate discussing the three big lies in College Football. What are some of the statements you hear the most that actually make the least amount of sense? Can you think of lies in addition to the ones Josh lists on the show tonight? Are you really what your record says you are? Is going undefeated really the hardest thing to do in College Football? Is a win a win? All that plus we dive back into Mood Tracker season as Josh takes the temperature of Ohio State fans. How is Buckeye Nation feeling after coming up short against Michigan and failing to make the Big Ten Championship game? We also open the mailbag for a wide-ranging listener + viewer Q&A segment.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 2022 • 36min
What's the latest on Bryan Harsin? | Late Kick Live Ep. 234
Late Kick Live Ep. 234 features Josh Pate discussing the very latest intel surrounding the uncertain future of Bryan Harsin at Auburn. Could moves be coming this week on the Plains? What is fact and what is rumor at this point? Where are the Auburn fans and players in this situation? We also continue the Mood Tracker series as we take a trip out west to gauge the temperature around USC Football. How does the fan base feel about the hiring of Lincoln Riley? How quickly should they expect results? How close is the SEC East to being able to challenge UGA? Is there reason to believe the gap could close a bit with recent hires? How impressive was the close Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners had on the recruiting trail this past cycle? Is this a small preview of things to come? All that plus more Q&A as we empty the Late Kick inbox.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2022 • 42min
Is the CFB Playoff ACTUALLY a bad thing? | Late Kick Extra Ep. 134
The Late Kick with Josh Pate has added a new episode every Monday and Friday. Every Wednesday Josh will be hosting a listener mailbag episode that is fueled by you! This week you asked about the value and consequences of the College Football Playoff, what impact super seniors had on the Renaissance Season and what's next for Josh and Late Kick.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2022 • 1h
The latest on Bryan Harsin & Auburn | Late Kick Live Ep. 233
Late Kick Live Ep. 233 features Josh Pate discussing the very latest intel surrounding the uncertain future of Bryan Harsin at Auburn. Could moves be coming this week on the Plains? What is fact and what is rumor at this point? Where are the Auburn fans and players in this situation? Josh also discusses the bombshell announcement out of Miami today as Mario Cristobal has landed Josh Gattis from Michigan as the Canes’ next offensive coordinator. How big is this for Miami and how much of a blow is it for Michigan? Speaking of the maize and blue, with Jim Harbaugh returning but several key players including both coordinators heading out the door, what should we expect from that program moving forward? Will the Wolverines remain a prime contender in the Big Ten? Can Jim Harbaugh retool on the fly or will we see a necessary rebuilding period in Ann Arbor? All that plus viewer Q&A about Jimbo Fisher’s strong comments about Texas A&M recruiting.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2022 • 33min
National Signing Day Reaction | Late Kick Live Ep. 232
Late Kick Live Ep. 232 features Josh Pate recapping National Signing Day 2022 and a wild recruiting cycle in general. With the Transfer Portal and NIL being at the forefront of the conversation for months now, both Jimbo Fisher and Nick Saban joined the show to discuss where College Football is headed and what the best guardrails would be to put in place. We also talk about the biggest winners and losers from National Signing Day, recap major commitments, and much more. What was your biggest takeaway from National Signing Day?Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2022 • 31min
Brian Kelly is KILLING IT in Baton Rouge | Late Kick Live Ep. 231
Late Kick Live Ep. 231 features Josh Pate discussing the latest out of LSU as Brian Kelly continues to draw attention to Baton Rouge early in his tenure. How will the new Tiger head man fare early in his venture into the SEC? How competitive can LSU be in 2022 with the influx of Transfer Portal talent we’ve seen? Speaking of the Transfer Portal, Jaxson Dart is officially an Ole Miss Rebel. Did Lane Kiffin just secure another 9+ win season in Oxford? How serious could this offense be with one of the Portal’s most coveted QBs at the helm? We also discuss good and bad cultures in College Football programs and get the very latest on where Jim Harbaugh will be in 2022 and beyond.Follow Josh on Twitter: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on Instagram: @LateKickJoshFollow Josh on TikTok: @LateKickJoshHave a question for Josh? Email the show!Follow or Subscribe to The Late Kick with Josh Pate on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the 247Sports YouTube Channel! 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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


