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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastThe End Of Notre Dame-USC Is Bad, Best Christmas Movies + Bowl PicksChris Vannini and David Ubben are back for a pre-holiday news and mailbag episode. The guys talk about their CFB26 game, the Notre Dame-USC divorce, Michigan's coaching search and Bobby Petrino potentially at USC, followed by your mailbag questions, Christmas movies and more bowl picks. 0:00 Intro + Bunch Formation Bowl II8:54 Who's at fault for ND-USC ending their series?24:55 Latest at Michigan29:45 UNC working to hire Bobby Petrino as OC33:00 Mailbag: PNW air conditioning, players going back to previous schools, Jimbo Fisher and Ed Orgeron44:41 Favorite Christmas moviesBowl Picks52:07 Game A...
2025-12-241h 19Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastCFP 1st Round Reactions, G5 Debate + David's Cold Sports Bar StoryChris Vannini and David Ubben have plenty of reactions from the first round of the College Football Playoff, and David is live from the Denver airport for this one. The guys also talk Group of 5, Kenny Dillingham, Michigan, bowl previews and David's weird experience at a Eugene sports bar. Download Poney for easy scheduling for your group or event 0:00 Intro2:47 Poney4:55 Alabama comes back to beat Oklahoma27:54 Miami outlasts Texas A&M46:05 Ole Miss takes care of Tulane53:56 Oregon handles James Madison1:00:10 The G5 conversation and what should (or sh...
2025-12-221h 45Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastGrading Transfer QBs, The ACC Gets Weirder + Coaching LatestChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk about transfer quarterbacks, the ACC's weird schedule, coaching news, Cinderellas, more bowls and your mailbag questions. 0:00 Intro8:27 Evaluating transfer quarterbacks (Sam Leavitt, DJ Lagway, Dylan Raiola and more)37:14 How do we feel about players "re-signing"?40:45 The ACC is splitting 8/9 conference games45:14 Michigan coaching search latest50:15 Ohio fires Brian Smith for cause53:55 Joel Klatt hates Cinderellas?59:40 Missouri State vs. Arkansas State - Xbox Bowl (Thursday)1:03:18 Kennesaw State vs. Western Michigan - Myrtle Beach Bowl (Friday)1:06:41 NC State vs. Memphis - U...
2025-12-181h 26Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastThe Big Playoff Preview + Bowl Picks, New Coaches and MoreChris Vannini and David Ubben are back for the big College Football Playoff preview. They also talk Army-Navy, bowl games, new coach hires and more.Download Poney to schedule your next event0:00 Intro6:56 Poney!10:30 Navy beats Army13:42 Picks record update14:55 Alabama at Oklahoma (Friday)26:25 Miami at Texas A&M (Saturday)35:05 Tulane at Ole Miss (Saturday)45:48 James Madison at Oregon (Saturday)53:30 The G5 conversation59:45 Our bracket picks1:07:55 Troy vs. Jacksonville State IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl (Tuesday)1:10:17 South Florida vs. Old Dominion StaffDNA Cure...
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWe Reveal Our Heisman BallotsChris Vannini and David Ubben react to Fernando Mendoza's Heisman win, reveal their Heisman ballots, talk about their strategies on voting and the parts they'd like to change. 0:00 Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman5:15 Our voting philosophies13:08 Our ballots 25:45 Thoughts on the process and changes****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkTree
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2025-12-1438 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastMichigan Latest, New Coach Hires, Army-Navy, Irish ComplaintsChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk about a wild week of news at Michigan, preview Army-Navy, the last LA Bowl and answer your mailbag questions. Story on Sherrone Moore and Michigan latest0:00 Intro3:17 What we know about Sherrone Moore, fired at Michigan, detailed by police10:47 What this means for Michigan18:25 Notre Dame keeps complaining about the CFP and ACC27:14 Why 5-7 teams declined bowl games30:19 David explains the South Bend bookstore drama33:39 Major injury at IndianaNew coach hires38:40 Penn State hires Matt Campbell (a...
2025-12-111h 24Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastDid The Playoff Committee Get It Right? Matchup Thoughts + MoreChris Vannini and David Ubben are back for a DRAMATIC episode. The playoff rankings are in and Notre Dame is out. Was the committee wrong? What do we think of the matchups? Plus a look back at the conference championship games and some funny stories at the end. Download Poney to make getting together much easierChris' column on Notre Dame declining a bowl0:00 Intro5:38 Poney!9:39 Reaction to the playoff rankings30:10 Initial thoughts on the CFP matchups50:50 Notre Dame, Iowa State and Kansas State decline bowls58:03 Indiana shocks O...
2025-12-081h 41Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastConference Championship Picks! New Coach Hires + Penn State???Chris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk conference championship games, more coaching hires and your mailbag questions. Chris' Wednesday update story on coaching searches0:00 Intro7:55 Leftover CFP ranking thoughts on BYU, Notre Dame/Miami and the ACC16:52 Steve Sarkisian threatens to stop playing big nonconference gamesNew coaches20:38 UCLA hires Bob Chesney23:40 Kentucky hires Will Stein26:17 Stanford hires Tavita Pritchard28:31 Cal expected to hire Tosh Lupoi32:00 Chris Klieman retires at Kansas State, Collin Klein expected to replace38:36 North Texas hires Neal Brown42:42 USF h...
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastCFP Reaction: Alabama Safe, Miami's One Shot, Two G5s??Chris Vannini and David Ubben went live during Tuesday night's penultimate CFP reaction show. They discuss Alabama's strange jump over Notre Dame, the one narrow path Miami might still have, if Oklahoma will host a home game and how the Group of 5 suddenly has a good shot at two spots with James Madison.****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkTree
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2025-12-0329 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastMajor Coaching Changes! Rivalry Week Reactions! Lane Kiffin + CFP FalloutChris Vannini and David Ubben are back for a LOADED show. We've got coaching changes galore and rivalry games and CFP fallout to measure. (Apologies for a brief choppy audio issue from around 1:19:00 to 1:21:30)Download Poney, the new scheduling app and Bunch Formation sponsorChris' story with Jon SumrallChris' column from TexasDavid's column from VanderbiltChris' preseason story on New Mexico0:00 Intro and David as Charles Barkley3:27 Poney6:26 Lane Kiffin goes to LSU and angers everyone15:38 The calendar problems19:11 Ole Miss...
2025-12-011h 36Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastRivalry Week Picks, Coaching Search Latest, CFP Controversy + More!Chris Vannini is joined by special guest host Sam Khan for a LOADED episode. CFP ranking controversy! New coaches hired! Rivalry games and seasons on the line!Chris' latest update on coaching searchesStory on Georgia Tech giving away the rivalry home game0:00 Intro2:44 CFP drama with Miami/ND and Vanderbilt/Texas11:54 Why Oklahoma State hired Eric Morris from North Texas16:56 Why Colorado State hired Jim Mora from UConn19:44 Latest on Lane Kiffin, LSU, Florida, Auburn, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Cal and everything else35:30 Game picks, record updates...
2025-11-271h 41Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 13: Why FSU Kept Norvell and Cal Fired Wilcox + Game ReactionsChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk coaching news at Cal, Florida and Ole Miss. Then they react to Week 13 and who's still alive for the College Football Playoff and conference races. Oh, and David tells the story of his email getting hacked. 0:00 Intro and David's hacked email4:55 Welcome to Poney, a new show sponsor — Download Poney7:15 Tuesday live show, reviews9:20 Florida State is keeping Mike Norvell16:58 Cal fires Justin Wilcox21:03 Lane Kiffin's waiting game25:56 Big Ten- Oregon beats USC, Lincoln Riley gets mad at question34:45 Ohio State and...
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 13 After Dark: ACC, Oregon, Hot Seat Watch, Oklahoma + MoreChris Vannini and David Ubben went live on the Bunch Formation YouTube page on Saturday night to talk about some of the day's games. Topics include the ACC (Pitt, SMU, Virginia and more), Oregon's win vs. USC, Lane Kiffin, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, the Group of 5, hot seat watch for Sunday and more.****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkTree
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2025-11-2348 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 13 Picks! SEC Coward Week, USC-Oregon Eliminator + Lane Kiffin LatestChris Vannini and David Ubben are back for Week 13 picks, CFP eliminators, and some more talk about Lane Kiffin, Steve Sarkisian and the SEC's SoCon Saturday.0:00 Intro2:45 Lane Kiffin's contentious teleconference9:09 Steve Sarkisian says he's not leaving11:45 Sam Leavitt not expected to return to Arizona State17:32 David defends the SEC-FCS challenge22:08 Picks record update23:48 USC at Oregon28:37 Pitt at Georgia Tech30:30 Missouri at Oklahoma33:20 BYU at Cincinnati35:27 Kentucky at Vanderbilt38:38 Arkansas at Texas40:27 Louisville at SMU (Chris will be there)42:01 Miami at Virginia Tech
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastCFP Reaction, Lane Kiffin Latest + James Franklin Fits At Virginia TechChris Vannini and David Ubben went live after the College Football Playoff ranking show. Are Miami and Alabama too low? Vandy too high? What Tulane's ranking says about the G5 path. Then the guys get into what's happening with Lane Kiffin and why James Franklin is a great fit at Virginia Tech0:00 CFP reaction22:36 Lane Kiffin latest37:37 James Franklin and Virginia Tech****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagram...
2025-11-1953 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 12 Reactions: Hot Seat Update, Defending the G5 + Heisman LeadersChris Vannini and David Ubben are back for a deeper dive into Week 12. The guys defend the Group of 5 having a playoff spot, get into the hot seat, remember why they love college football and get into Week 12 results. 0:00: Intro and our theme song was stolen5:13 Stop complaining about the Group of 5 playoff spot13:24 Texas A&M's comeback vs. South Carolina and why we love CFB18:55 Heisman leaders?26:00 Hot Seat Watch26:15 Baylor loses to Utah, but the AD situation is weird27:36: Illinois beats Maryland and Mike Locksley will return30:48 Penn S...
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 12 After Dark: Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, G5 + MoreChris Vannini and David Ubben went live on YouTube to react to the day's game. They get into Texas A&M's comeback, Oklahoma's statement, Notre Dame's mashing, the Group of 5 playoff situation, ACC drama, David's breakfast bisuits, Heisman Trophy, top 10 and more. ****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkTree
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2025-11-161h 33Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 12 Picks! Big Ten Drama, Brian Kelly Twist + Bring Back Helmet StickersChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk about a loaded Big 12, along with the weird twist in the Brian Kelly saga, what the Big Ten private capital deal is all about, and why helmet stickers need to come back. Chris' story on Wisconsin-River Falls' prolific offense0:00 Intro, sports bars and tickets9:25 Rose Bowl Pasadena want a restraining over against UCLA10:00 What the Big Ten private capital drama is all about18:43 Brian Kelly fired to not fired?25:30 Chris wants more helmet stickers30:45 Picks and records update32:45 Notre Dame a...
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastCFP Reactions: The ACC's Weird Situation, Texas Tech, Notre Dame + MoreChris Vannini and David Ubben went live during the College Football Playoff rankings show. They discuss Texas Tech jumping Ole Miss, Miami's weird position, an ACCpocalypse, the Group of 5 leaders, Notre Dame's situation and a lot more. ****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkTree
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2025-11-1235 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 11 Reactions! Is Texas Tech a Top-5 Job + B1G Better Than SEC?Chris Vannini and David Ubben are back for a deeper dive into Week 11 results, the impact on the playoff race and a lot more. Watch Week 11 After Dark0:00 Intro and a Barry Switzer story4:56 Indiana stuns Penn State11:11 Texas Tech dominates BYU - David says Texas Tech is a top-5 job21:41 Oregon survives Iowa - Is the Big Ten better than the SEC?28:51 Wake Forest upsets Virginia, Cal upsets Louisville33:40 Vanderbilt outlasts Auburn35:15 Texas A&M pounds Missouri38:53 Wisconsin shocks Washington39:52 USC beats Northwestern with a weird f...
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 11 After Dark: Indiana, Gus Johnson, Texas Tech, Oregon + MoreChris Vannini and David Ubben went live on the Bunch Formation YouTube channel on Saturday for some live reactions to the day of college football. Your normal Monday reaction pod will be up as normal on Monday. YouTube versionTopics include: Indiana, Gus Johnson, Heisman Race, Texas Tech, Oregon, ACC, Jim Mora, Wisconsin, Group of 5 and more. ****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTokLink...
2025-11-091h 09Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 11 Picks! Coaching Nuggets, Rose Bowl Lawsuit + Paper TicketsChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to preview Week 11 games, plus discussions on a Rose Bowl lawsuit, LSU's drama and a desire to bring back paper tickets. Story on the UCLA lawsuitChris' coaching carousel notebook0:00 Intro, what's up, Trevor?6:24: Rose Bowl and Pasadena sue UCLA over moving games12:24 LSU has a new AD, mostly15:50 Coaching carousel notes: Virginia Tech, Florida State, Colorado State, Dabo's future22:39 Chris wants to bring back paper sports tickets31:38 Game previews: Records update33:21 BYU at Texas Tech37:18 Oregon at Iowa
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastCFP Ranking Reactions: Overrated, underrated and locked outChris Vannini and David Ubben went live on Tuesday night as the first batch of CFP rankings went live. In this episode, they discuss Ohio State over Indiana for No. 1, if Miami is done at No. 18, why Notre Dame is overrated at No. 10 and more. Full YouTube episodeFull rankings: 1. Ohio State2. Indiana3. Texas A&M4. Alabama5. Georgia6. Ole Miss7. BYU8. Texas Tech9. Oregon10. Notre Dame11. Texas12. Oklahoma13. Utah14. Virginia15. Louisville16. Vanderbilt17. Georgia Tech18. Miami (FL)19. US...
2025-11-0526 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 10 Reactions! Auburn Candidates, ACC Madness + David's Shirtless Fan RantChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to discuss Auburn firing Hugh Freeze, a string of Week 10 upsets blowing up the rankings before the CFP reveal on Tuesday, and then both of them had viral game tweets over the weekend. Chris' Auburn Job Profile + Candidate List0:00 Intro and ESPN/YouTube TV8:13 Auburn fires Hugh Freeze, how good is the job?15:26 Who should Auburn hire?29:40 SMU upsets Miami (and Rhett Lashlee is staying)40:10 NC State stuns Georgia Tech42:04: Virginia holds off Cal, Duke beats Clemson43:08 The state of the ACC r...
2025-11-031h 26Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 10 Picks! LSU Is Off The Rails, NCAA Betting Rules + Halloween CostumesChris Vannini and David Ubben are back (in Halloween costumes) for a big show. They talk about the crazy start to the LSU coaching search, the NCAA reconsidering gambling changes, Chris' trip to Tulane, answer some mailbag questions and then make Week 10 picks, before remembering some guys. Chris' story on Jon SumrallGrace Raynor's story on VirginiaDavid's story on politics and CFB0:00 Intro and David's shocking lack of Halloween history7:26 The path to a four-bid Big 12?12:29 LSU's governor takes over the coaching search20:32 NCAA delays lifting ban o...
2025-10-301h 18Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 9 Reactions! LSU Candidates, CFP Locks + Chris' Death Valley TripChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to discuss LSU firing Brian Kelly, how good the LSU job really is, all the big Week 9 games and who might already be a playoff lock. Plus, it was Chris' first trip to an LSU game. Chris' LSU job profile0:00 Intro and Chris' first trip to LSU6:20 LSU fires Brian Kelly, how good is this job and who will replace him?37:13 Game reviews and CFP locksTexas A&M pounds LSUOle Miss outlasts OklahomaIndiana destroys UCLAAlabama survives South Carolina
2025-10-271h 36Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 9 Picks! Top 25 Stadiums, Tortilla Bans, Fake Injury Fines + MoreChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to discuss the hottest topics in college football, including hot seats at Wisconsin and Florida, tortilla bans and the top 25 stadiums in college football. Then they make their Week 9 picks and Remember Some Guys. Read: Top 25 College Football StadiumsStory on the Michigan-Michigan State newspaper battleTopics:0:00 Intro1:15 Who owns Play Like A Champion Today2:38 The Bunch Formation CFB26 Bowl4:45 Reviews6:09 Florida State and Mike Norvell's status11:13 Wisconsin and Luke Fickell's status16:32 Texas Tech bans fan tortillas21:25 Texas A...
2025-10-231h 12Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 8 Reactions! Florida + Colorado State Candidates and Upsets GaloreChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk coaching changes at Florida and Colorado State, carousel rumors and another wild weekend of college football full of upsets. David's story from Notre DameChris' Florida candidate listChris' Colorado State candidate listGrace Raynor's James Franklin column0:00 Intro and David's first Notre Dame visit7:58 Florida fires Billy Napier, who will replace him?29:35 Colorado State fires Jay Norvell, how good is this job?33:21 What James Franklin's College GameDay interview was really about37:15 Georgia outlasts Ole Miss
2025-10-201h 25Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 8 Picks! Coaching Rumors, Tortilla Fines and Sports Bar ProblemsChris Vannini and David Ubben are back. The guys discuss the problem with sports bars, the tortilla drama around Texas Tech and Kansas, how the coaching carousel really works and how coaches shouldn't react to questions. And then it's Week 8 picks, with big games at Alabama, Notre Dame, James Madison and more. David's story on Tortilla-gate Chris' column on coach contracts0:00 Intro4:55 The problem with sports bars7:39 How to respond to job rumors, with Matt Rhule, Fran Brown and Eli Drinkwitz 25:36 Torilla drama around Texas Tech-Kansas33:13 Ole Miss at Geo...
2025-10-161h 23Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 7 Reactions! Candidates for Penn State, UAB, Oregon State + Indiana No. 1?Chris Vannini and David Ubben are back from their road trips with a TON to talk about. Three schools fired their coaches, including Penn State with James Franklin. Will buyouts ever get under control? Plus, should Indiana be No. 1 after beating Oregon and how bad were the SEC refs on Saturday?Stories:Penn State job profile + candidatesUAB candidatesOregon State job profile + candidatesDavid's story from Missouri-AlabamaChris' story from Oklahoma-TexasShow0:00 Intro and fried food4:49 Penn State fires James Franklin22:20 UAB...
2025-10-131h 29Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 7 Picks! Oregon, Red River, Alabama, North Texas, BYU Lead a Loaded WeekendChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk Week 7 picks, in what could (again) be the biggest weekend of the season. David's story on Ahmad HardyChris' story on Oklahoma's offseason overhaul0:00 Intro, Corny Dogs, sponsor us! and an FCS pick4:40 Weekday CUSA7:14 Indiana at Oregon11:00 Alabama at Missouri - David will be there17:10 Oklahoma vs. Texas - Chris will be there25:54 USF at North Texas - Chris will be there29:41 Pitt at Florida State31:54 BYU at Arizona34:46 Ohio State at Illinois38:10 Florida a...
2025-10-0955 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 6 Reactions! James Franklin's end? Miami a CFP lock + the Ludacris ConcertChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk about a Week 6 that upended a lot of our expectations. Penn State and Texas lose to unranked teams. Some other undefeateds fell. Bill Belichick's team looks horrible. But first, David has exclusive reporting from the Ludacris concert before the UNC-Clemson game. 0:00 Intro and David's Ludacris experience5:40 UCLA stuns Penn State: Is it time for James Franklin to leave?15:49 Miami wears down Florida State, is Miami a CFP lock with Ohio State and Oregon?19:50 Alabama holds off Vanderbilt, is Bama the best in the SEC?24:20 F...
2025-10-061h 13Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 6 Picks! + Teams We Should Talk About More and AP Poll MadnessChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to get into Week 5's biggest games, highlighting a lot of teams we should be paying more attention to. They also discuss why everyone is furious at the AP Poll and answer your mailbag questions about Ole Miss, LSU and Pat Fitzgerald.0:00 Intro6:26 Are people cheating on the Pat McAfee kick contest?9:57 Everyone is really mad about the AP Poll, and Chris is mad about that23:12 Mailbag: Ole Miss undefeated, Pat Fitzgerald coming back and LSU struggles32:15 Miami at Florida State36:42 Texas at Florida38:30...
2025-10-021h 19Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 5 Second Thoughts, Arkansas Candidates (Petrino??) + Respect These QBsChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk about the Arkansas coaching change and take a second look at Week 5 games. (Look for the Week 5 After Dark game reactions earlier in your feed). It's time to stop talking about the QBs we thought are good and instead talk about the QBs who actually have been good this season. David's story on the Bobby Petrino motorcycle crashChris' Arkansas job profile + candidates0:00 Intro and comments3:11 Arkansas fires Sam Pittman, how the locals feel7:10 Why Bobby Petrino is in charge again18:37 P...
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Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 5 After Dark Instant Reactions: Oregon! Alabama! A Lot MoreChris Vannini and David Ubben jumped on YouTube on Saturday night for live reactions to the days results. Here it is in audio form. The Monday show is scheduled as normal. Topics covered: Drew Allar, Oregon, Alabama, Georgia's woes, Bear Bachmeier's jersey number, Indiana's weird ending, Illinois' response, Ole Miss getting better, Trinidad & Tobago, Butch Jones, field storms, screaming children, Ari Wasserman's house and a lot more. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-67ydPS7V0****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot...
2025-09-281h 11Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 5 Picks, OK State Candidates, 9 ACC Games and Mateer InjuryThe guys are back to preview what might be the biggest college football Saturday of the year. From Penn State to Georgia to Washington, New Mexico and more. But first, they discuss who Oklahoma State will look to hire, the impact of the ACC moving to nine conference games, the major John Mateer injury and more. The Week 5 picks0:00 Intro4:50 Mike Gundy fired. Who will Oklahoma State look at?19:31 Oklahoma QB John Mateer gets hand surgery22:55 How the ACC will do 9 conference games27:44 Remembering UCF OL coach Shawn Clark30:03 The g...
2025-09-251h 15Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 4 Reactions! Money Mateer, Texas Tech, Indiana and American CornerChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to talk about some STATEMENTS made in Week 4. Hello, Indiana and Texas Tech. Chris also recounts his trip to Oklahoma, the guys head to American Corner and dig into hot seat updates at Arkansas and Oklahoma State. Chris' column from OklahomaDavid's column on Texas TechStory on SEC officiating error0:00 Intro, reviews, lakes vs. oceans reaction7:05 Texas Tech, your Big 12 favorite after pounding Utah14:44 Oklahoma and Money Mateer a real CFP challenger after beating Auburn20:03 SEC admits Oklahoma TD shouldn't have counted
2025-09-221h 26Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 4 Picks, Single Transfer Window and David Is a Surfer??Chris Vannini and David Ubben are back for a loaded preview episode. But before going through the biggest games, they talk lakes vs. oceans, if Notre Dame should be ranked, Chris is in an ESPN documentary and the NCAA is making a big change to the transfer portal. Clip of Chris in the SMU documentaryThis week's Athletic 136 rankings0:00 Intro, lakes vs. oceans7:30 Chris is in the SMU 30 for 30 sequel9:36 Should 0-2 Notre Dame be ranked?16:32 Brian Kelly apologizes to reporter18:06 Diego Pavia says he won't play for a s...
2025-09-181h 41Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 3 Reactions, Plus Who UCLA and Virginia Tech Should HireChris Vannini and David Ubben are back for a deeper look into Week 3. Make sure you check our initial Week 3 reactions in your feed from Sunday. But first, the Virginia Tech and UCLA jobs are now open. Which is better? Who will be the candidates? The guys discuss their reporting and feelings around the situation. Plus: Contender or Pretender? Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Notre DamePanic or No Panic?: LSU, Clemson, and is Georgia Tech going to make a playoff run?Why does every star quarterback seem to suck, and has the A...
2025-09-151h 17Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastAfter Dark! Week 3 Instant ReactionsChris Vannini and David Ubben went live late Saturday night on the Bunch Formation YouTube channel for a special episode with some reactions to the day's games, and here is the audio version. Join us for future After Dark sessions. The normal Monday episode remains in place for Monday.Chris' story on ACC replay review transparencyChris' story on concerns about the state of officiating****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTube...
2025-09-141h 06Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 3 Picks, AP Poll Overdramatics and A Big 12 Officiating SuspensionChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to preview Week 2 and get into some of the college football drama this week around Big 12 refs, the AP Poll, Deion's QB situation and Matt Rhule's halftime speech.Story on Big 12 ref suspensionChris and Stewart Mandel story on the state of officiatingMatt Rhule halftime speech0:00 Intro5:31 Big 12 removes officiating crew for allowing illegal punt10:44 AP Poll ballot mistake(?), how it works and why it matters18:42 Steve Sarkisian's weird response to Arch Manning grimacing 21:17 Deion calls out media over Q...
2025-09-111h 13Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 2 reactions! In or out: Oklahoma, Florida, Oregon, SMU, USF & a lot moreChris Vannini and David Ubben are back to react to Week 2. Chris was in Norman for Michigan-Oklahoma, while David was at UNC-Charlotte. Are they ready to change their preseason takes on key teams? Is it time to panic and change CFP picks? Are some coaches all but fired?Chris' column on John MateerDavid's story on Belichick's Pats beef0:00 Intro4:23 Is Oklahoma a CFP contender now? (Is Michigan in another break year?)15:58 Is USF the Group of 5 frontrunner?19:57 Did everyone overlook Oregon as a national title contender?25:12 Are we...
2025-09-081h 31Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 2 picks and EA Sports scraps the CBB video gameChris Vannini and David Ubben dig into what is actually a very exciting Week 2 slate, full of regional rivalries. They also explain why EA Sports has pulled the plug on their college basketball video game and why the golden era of sports gaming is over. David's story on his six-game tripMike Gundy and Dan Lanning spat over NIL0:00 Intro1:08: David's Chapel Hill experience5:48 Why we did the Connor Stalions interview7:26 5-star reviews10:09 EA Sports rescinds its college basketball video game plans17:25 Michigan at Oklahoma25:10 Iowa at I...
2025-09-041h 16Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastConnor Stalions joins the show: NCAA penalties, Michigan vs. Oklahoma and how sign-stealing worksChris Vannini and David Ubben are joined by Connor Stalions, he of Michigan sign-stealing fame. Stalions talks about the NCAA penalties against him, how sign-stealing actually works, why he was on the Central Michigan-Michigan State sideline and what it's like being in an NCAA investigation. He also breaks down the big Michigan-Oklahoma matchup, explains why Michigan and Big Ten schools were late to NIL but have jumped in now, and he answers the question of whether he has any regrets. Story explaining the NCAA's penalties against Stalions, Harbaugh and Michigan0:00 Intro3:35 Connor Stalions joins t...
2025-09-041h 15Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 1 college football reaction! Alabama is doomed, Miami can win it all, LSU to No. 1 and is Arch overhyped?Chris Vannini and David Ubben dig into a crazy Week 1. Is Arch overrated? Is Alabama done? Is Clemson finished? Is USF going to the Playoff? They break down what happened, what it all means and wonder if we’re all overreacting. David's column on Clemson being fineChris’ column from Auburn’s win at BaylorDavid’s story on South Carolina0:00 Intro5:23 Ohio State beats Texas, is Arch overhyped?14:06 LSU beats Clemson, is Clemson never getting “back”?23:52 Florida State rolls over Alabama, are the Tide done?33:59 Auburn runs over Bay...
2025-09-011h 33Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastMega Week 1 picks, celebrating Lee Corso and sneaky games to watchChris Vannini and David Ubben break down the best Week 1 in modern football history, giving picks and the matchups they're watching. They also talk Lee Corso's career and Dave Portnoy's "ban" at Ohio State and remember some guys. The Athletic's story on Lee Corso memoriesStory on what players are doing with NIL0:00 Intro5:40 Did Ohio State "ban" Dave Portnoy?9:10 Celebrating Lee Corso16:20 Maryland AD says Big Ten will go to 20 teams17:30 Ohio State vs. Texas26:00 Travel plans: Chris at Baylor and David's six-game trip this weekend30:36 C...
2025-08-281h 30Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 0 reactions, Avery Johnson stock, and the SEC/Playoff futureWe've got actual football! Chris Vannini and David Ubben get into the five games we saw in Week 0, wonder about Avery Johnson's ceiling (and family), discuss the problem with Ireland games, break down SEC and College Football Playoff news, then Remember Some Guys. 0:00 Intro6:05 Week 0 reactions7:10 David doesn't like Ireland10:21 Iowa State beats Kansas State20:47 Avery Johnson's dad and brother in a fight with each other23:19 Hawaii beats Stanford29:30 Kansas beats Fresno State32:13 UNLV beats Idaho State36:29 Western Kentucky beats Sam Houston41:19 Helmet Stickers43:53 "Faking injury" penalties
2025-08-251h 11Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWeek 0 picks, conference champs and supporting Auburn's fake national titlesChris Vannini and David Ubben make their championship picks for every FBS conference, plus the College Football Playoff and the Heisman Trophy. Then they preview and pick the Week 0 slate of games, talk to Irish football reporter Conall Diggin about the state of the sport across the pond and Remember Some Guys. Also, news on Auburn's fake national titles, Oklahoma's press conference for fans and Florida's face-scan tickets. 0:00 Intro4:03 Auburn retroactively claims seven more national championships9:55 Oklahoma is selling fan tickets to the postgame press conference14:20 Florida is offering face-scan tickets instead of mobile t...
2025-08-211h 30Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWhy we love college football, and how we got hereCollege football is back this week, so Chris Vannini and David Ubben go back into their pasts. Let's talk about why we love college football, what makes it special, and why we've decided to make this beautifully stupid sport our jobs and our lives. 0:00 Intro, why we started this podcast4:42 Why we love college football10:19 When we first became CFB fans16:45 Where we went to college and why33:08 Our professional career paths1:00:05 Remember Some Guys****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lo...
2025-08-181h 06Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWhy Michigan avoided an NCAA hammer, John Mateer's Venmo notes and an SEC Netflix letdownChris Vannini and David Ubben are finally back together, and they've got a LOT to talk about. Michigan's NCAA penalties are in for the sign stealing. Were they enough? Oklahoma QB John Mateer has a questionable Venmo history. Do you believe him? Netflix released an SEC documentary. Was it any good? Oh, and Chris enjoyed a European vacation while David went through moving hell. Story on Michigan's NCAA penaltiesStory on John Mateer's Venmo gambling "jokes"0:00 Intro, the guys are back5:44 Michigan avoids an NCAA hammer28:37 Oklahoma QB John Mateer's weird g...
2025-08-151h 16Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastOverrated and Underrated Preseason Top 25 teams, plus the best transfers with Sam Khan Jr.Chris Vannini is back and joined by The Athletic's Sam Khan Jr., as David Ubben goes through moving hell. Chris and Sam talk about the AP preseason top 25 and the top 100 transfers for 2025. Then they remember some guys. AP Top 25Sam's list of the Top 100 transfers0:00 Hello to Sam!3:33 Overrated and underrated top 25 teams (Texas, SMU, Arizona State, Iowa State, UNC and more)30:33 The most interesting transfers of 2025 (LSU, Oklahoma, Tulane, WKU and more)39:27 Remember Some Guys****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR R...
2025-08-1245 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastPreseason polls are good, Big Ten's CFP rollout was bad, and Deion Sanders' cancer is goneChris Vannini and David Ubben are back with a lot to talk about. From preseason polls to Deion Sanders cancer fight to Memphis' stolen playbook, to ranting about the Big Ten's failed rollout and more. David's story on Deion Sanders' healthDavid's story on Memphis' stolen playbookChris' story on the Big 12 passing on MemphisStewart Mandel's column on the Big Ten0:00 Intro and Chris' schedule4:06 Why preseason polls should not go away12:29 Deion Sanders has cancerous tumor and bladder removed21:00 ACC media days gossip25:30 T...
2025-07-2959 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastCFB26 review, plus EA Sports' Christian McLeod joins the showChris Vannini and David Ubben finally dig in for their full EA Sports College 26 game review, from gameplay to Dynasty to Road to Glory and more. Then, CFB26 production director Christian McLeod joins the show to talk about what went into the game, how they respond to glitches and what comes next after the game's release. Chris' game review in The Athletic0:00 Intro6:22 Gameplay16:58 Glitches21:53 Dynasty29:25 Road to Glory37:40 Presentation47:47 Overall grades50:55 EA Sports' Christian McLeod joins the show1:11:44 Final thoughts****************************Follow Bunch F...
2025-07-211h 17Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastSEC questions, Mountain West drama and Big Noon changesChris Vannini and David Ubben are back after a week away for a loaded episode. From SEC questions to Mountain West drama, to Barstool Sports joining Big Noon Kickoff and more. Joe Rexrode's story on Paul FinebaumSeth Emerson's story on SEC Media DaysChris' story on Mountain West-Pac-12 dramaDavid Gillaspie's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser0:00 Intro, David's meatball order and Paul Finebaum's kindness10:02 Eli Drinkwitz's weird CFP idea14:40 Will the SEC go to 9 conference games?19:11 The Arch Manning of it all23:53 Which SEC hot seat c...
2025-07-191h 05Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastBig 12 Media Days gossip, drama and all that BulljunkChris Vannini and David Ubben are back after a fruitful experience at Big 12 Media Days, including a little drama around both of them and some upset coaches. The guys talk about Deion Sanders' health, Texas Tech's big spending, BYU's status and more about every Big 12 team. Also: Why good media access is valuable to everyone involved. Chris' game review for CFB26David's story on Deion Sanders' healthStory on coaches dishing about Texas TechChris' story about Scott Frost0:00 Intro3:09 Behind the scenes at Big 12 Media Days9:33 D...
2025-07-111h 02Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastIs the regular season already ruined? w/ Ari WassermanChris Vannini and David Ubben are joined by longtime friend and former colleague Ari Wasserman of On3. The guys talk about Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith's guarantee that he won't lose to Michigan again. Good decision? Or has the rivalry lost something? Then they discuss Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti defending his auto-bid model to change the College Football Playoff. Does the regular season still matter? Is college sports losing itself? Manny Navarro's story on Jeremiah SmithAri's column on Ryan DayTony Petitti's interview with Joel KlattTimestamps0:00 I...
2025-07-0358 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastCollege hoops video game BACK, and Oregon's Ra'Shaad Samples joins the showChris Vannini and David Ubben are back, just like the college basketball video game. The guys talk about Chris' reporting around the game's return, plus Texas State to the Pac-12, and BYU might lose its quarterback. Then, Oregon's rising star assistant coach Ra'Shaad Samples joins the show to talk about Oregon's talent, his career and how recruiting has changed in the NIL era. Chris' story on EA Sports College BasketballWhy the Pac-12 added Texas StateThe latest on BYU QB Jake Retzlaff0:00 Intro1:43 David's rant on Blippi 9:14 Texas St...
2025-07-011h 12Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastBEEF REF Mike Defee reveals what it's really like to be a refereeChris Vannini and David Ubben are joined by officiating coordinator Mike Defee, who reveals what it's really like to be a referee, what he wishes fans understood, and his reaction to the "Beef Ref" nickname. The guys also discuss news around the Pac-12, Sacramento State, Thomas Castellanos' trash talk and a lawsuit to watch. Chris' story in The Athletic on the state of officiating0:00 Intro and dogs3:45 Pac-12, Sac State, Castellanos, key lawsuit news18:30 Mike Defee joins the show23:55 Why refs have to set the tone with players27:12 The hardest plays t...
2025-06-261h 12Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastMini-Episode: We played CFB26 Dynasty ModeChris and Dave are back for a quick show about EA Sports College Football 26 and Dynasty Mode. They both played it in beta and share their experience and reaction to the EA Deep Dive. Chris and David's Athletic story on DynastyEA's Deep DiveTimestamps:0:00 Intro 1:55 Early impressions2:45 Real coaches, new gear and carousel9:40 Trophy Room12:10 Scheduling 14:55 Recruiting23:00 Leftover thoughts, negativity and who this game is for****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Ema...
2025-06-2432 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastWe both played EA Sports College Football 26. Here's the truthChris and Dave are back for Part 2, talking about their gameplay experience with College Football 26. They also go through the EA Sports deep dive blog and talk about new features in gameplay, what they like and what they still need to test more. Is EA getting it right? EA Sports Gameplay Deep DiveTimestamps0:00 Intro1:58 Early impressions4:15 Home field advantage6:18 Playbooks13:17 Quarterbacks15:20 Offensive line16:00 Screens17:05 Running the ball17:25 Defense fixes21:10 Stunts and twists22:36 Custom zones27:05 Interceptions31:00 Substitutions34:55 Wrap****************************
2025-06-2040 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastBig Ten vs. SEC playoff expansion fight + Diego Pavia talks big trashIn Part 1 of a two-episode day, David is back from Asheville and another College Football Playoff meeting. The Big Ten and SEC are far apart on what they want. What happened and what's next? And how good was the pancake? Then Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia talks trash about everyone in the Big Ten and also Tennessee. Out of line or all in good fun? The guys also Remember Some Guys and discuss Elite 11 QB names. Stay tuned for Part 2 about EA Sports College Football 26. David's story from the CFP meetingDiego Pavia on Bussin with th...
2025-06-2053 minBunch Formation: A College Football PodcastThe 10 most impactful transfers, plus CFP meeting previewChris and David share their most impactful transfers for the 2025 season, touching on Oklahoma, Oregon, Auburn, Louisville, Miami, Colorado and more. They also discuss what's on the docket for the CFP commissioners meeting this week, where David will be. Timestamps0:00 Intro, Love Island, David's law school dreams9:15 CFP meeting preview20:09 Top impact transfers56:55 Remember Some Guys1:02:30 One Last Thing****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagram
2025-06-161h 07Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastIs Deion Sanders OK? Is Kentucky doomed? Portal changes, Pac-12 and moreChris and David are audio-only this week. They discuss the concerning health situation around Deion Sanders, the potential move to a single transfer portal window and then answer your questions. Is Kentucky doomed without Vince Marrow? Who will be the Pac-12's 8th football team? David's story on Deion SandersChris' story on the portal changeAntonio Morales' story on the role of GMsTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:36 Deion Sanders' health update8:00 Momentum growing for a single portal window23:36 Is Kentucky doomed?32:20 Who will get the G5 playoff s...
2025-06-131h 03Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastTeams we want to use in CFB26 and what the House settlement meansChris and David explain what the House settlement really means for college football fans and their teams. Then Antonio Morales joins the guys to talk about which teams we want to play with in EA Sports College Football 26. Justin Williams' story on the House settlementTeams we want to play in CFB26Timestamps0:00 Intro6:14 What the House settlement means 36:25 Teams we want to play in CFB261:09:58 Remember Some Guys ****************************Follow Bunch Formation:PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! It helps a lot. Emai...
2025-06-101h 13Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastCoach gossip, Ohio State seats and phone contact etiquetteChris and David react to anonymous coach gossip about Arch Manning, SEC QBs, Texas Tech's money, Deion Sanders' future, Bill Belichick's time and Michigan's talent. They also talk about new seating at Ohio State that has upset fans and what it says about the sport, plus a New Balance deal for Boston College. They wrap the show by discussing how you put significant others in your phone, and whether the Oklahoma City Thunder can claim the Seattle Supersonics NBA championship. Reddit AMAAthlon's SEC anonymous coach gossip Grace Raynor's story on UNC recruiting...
2025-06-051h 06Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastVideo game mailbag & picking a school for a new CFB fanChris and David answer your questions about CFB26 and interview game designer Ben Haumiller. Then they dive deep into a question from a new college football fan from Scotland: Which team should he adopt and root for? Plus talk about Michigan State's new athletic director and the Tennessee-UCLA softball controversy. Read Chris' story on his experience playing CFB26Show timestamps4:30 CFB26 Mailbag 26:30 EA Sports' Ben Haumiller joins the show 37:40 Niall from Scotland is new to college football. Who should his team be?53:30 Michigan State hires an AD from Georgia Tech
2025-06-031h 04Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastI played EA College Football 26, plus CFP drama explainedChris went down to EA Sports to test out College Football 26, and he's got a LOT to talk about. He also went to Big 12 meetings, where a lot of College Football Playoff drama is spilling out into the public. What do the Big Ten and SEC really want from the next CFP format, and can anybody stop them? And the guys shout out the College Football Hall of Fame for changing the rules to let Mike Leach in. Chris' story on the 5 Biggest Changes in CFB26****************************PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW! Preferably a nice o...
2025-05-301h 07Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastTop 25 Games and Coaches of the 2000s, plus CFP changes, G5 and moreChris and David break down the College Football Playoff seeding change for 2025 and discuss what a 16-team CFP could look like in 2026. They also react to each other's Top 25 lists on the best coaches and games of the 2000s, and they answer your mailbag questions on the Group of 5, CFP sleepers, the national title game date and more. In the show:Chris' Top 25 Coaches of the 2000sDavid's Top 25 Games of the 2000sSamford-Mercer Baseball Madness*****************Follow Bunch Formation:Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comT...
2025-05-261h 10Bunch Formation: A College Football PodcastThe Top 25 Teams And Players Of The 2000s, USC-Notre Dame's future and Bill Belichick dramaWe're back! In the first episode of Bunch Formation, David Ubben and Chris Vannini discuss the potential end of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry, what's really going on at North Carolina and The Athletic's ranking of the Top 25 teams and players of the 2000s. Ubben's story on North CarolinaStewart Mandel's Top 25 Teams of the 2000sBruce Feldman's Top 25 Players of the 2000s*****************Follow Bunch Formation:Email: BunchFormationPod@gmail.comTwitterYouTubeInstagramTikTok
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