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Bunch Formation: A College Football ShowCFP 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 ShowMichigan 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 ShowDid 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 ShowMajor 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowCFP 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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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The Paul Finebaum ShowHour 2: David Ubben Joins the ShowPaul begins the second hour of the program talking to David Ubben, senior college football writer for the Athletic about college football playoff implications. Then, Paul goes to the phones to hear from you about the latest happenings in the Southeastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-1440 minBunch Formation: A College Football ShowWeek 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 ShowCFP 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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Robby & RexrodeHour 3: David Ubben Interview; CFP and Vandy; NFL Thoughts (11-11-25)David Ubben from The Athletic joins the show to share his perspective on the upcoming CFP rankings tonight. What should Vandy be rooting for to make the playoff? We continue some of the Vandy talk and take your phones. We get back into the NFL news after the Giants fired HC Brian Daboll. What does it mean for the coaching carousel?
2025-11-1141 minBunch Formation: A College Football ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowCFP 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowAfter 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowConnor 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowMega 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWeek 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 ShowWhy 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 ShowWhy 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 ShowOverrated 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 ShowPreseason 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 ShowCFB26 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 ShowSEC 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 ShowBig 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 ShowIs 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 ShowCollege 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 ShowBEEF 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 12
365 Sports Presents: 365 Sports (Daily)David Ubben, TheAthletic.comDavid Ubben, TheAthletic.com joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s comments about the future of College Football, his thoughts on what these comments actually mean for the rest of college football, his thoughts on a 16-team playoff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-05-2714 minBunch Formation: A College Football ShowThe 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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2025-05-2001 min
The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college footballNico Iamaleava News with David Ubben and NFL Draft Preview with Todd McShayTennessee QB Nico Iamaleava made headlines this week as he entered the transfer portal. The Athletic’s David Ubben joins Stew to break down all the news out of Knoxville. Then, the guys are joined by NFL Draft specialist, Todd McShay, to discuss his career and this year’s draft class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1659 min
Zac Jackson and FriendsPreviewing Buckeyes-Vols and the CFP with David UbbenZac Jackson and The Athletic's David Ubben talk Ohio State - Tennessee, Ryan Day and the entire College Football Playoff landscape ahead of the first round games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-12-1829 min
The Longhorn RepublicOctober 18, 2024 - Breaking down Texas with David UbbenThe No. 1 Texas Longhorns are finally looking like the team that fans expect them to be ahead of their matchup with the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs.
To gain some more insight into the national perception of the Longhorns, we welcomed in Sr. College Football writer David Ubben from The Athletic. He provides his perspective on Texas nationally, as well as this weekend's matchup.
2024-10-1822 min
Lamestream SportsDavid Ubben: End of a Playoff EraSteve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business.Our guest is David Ubben of TheAthletic.com. We talk college football playoff TV ratings, the month of December, Arch Manning, Nico Time, Washington's chances on Monday night and more.Brought to you by: 8th and Roast Coffee Co. They've got better beans.Be sure to subscribe to the 440 YouTube page.
2024-01-0554 min
GBE Central Texas Sports Fan Show with Lark Smith & Jacob BumpasDavid Ubben 01-04-2023David Ubben 01-04-2023
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2023-11-1517 min
The Bernie ShowDavid Ubben - Segment 2 11-2-23Bernie chats with The Athletic national college football writer David Ubben. David talks about what has impressed him about Mizzou and weights in on the impact of Michigan's cheating and any potential sanctions.
2023-11-0217 minThe Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college footballNorthwestern fallout, Tennessee scandal & SEC storylines with David UbbenStewart Mandel is back and gives his take on the Northwestern hazing scandal that cost Pat Fitzgerald his job. Bruce Feldman reacts asks the questions that everyone is eager to hear answered.The Athletic's David Ubben joins the show to go inside the NCAA's decision to penalize Tennessee for infractions under former Head Coach Jermey Pruitt.The SEC began media days this week in Nashville and the guys talk about players to watch at the QB position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1856 min
Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago BearsBears depth chart & Wright, Dexter & Pickens with David UbbenHoge & Jahns answer some pressing questions concerning the Bears' current depth chart following the 2023 NFL Draft, then The Athletic's David Ubben joins the pod to share some more info on the SEC picks of Darnell Wright, Gervon Dexter Sr. and Zacch Pickens.YouTube - https://youtu.be/3nxukMyiCcASponsored by Athletic Greens - Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/adams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ...
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2023-04-2612 min
Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago BearsBears SEC prospects, defense & draft movement with David UbbenDavid Ubben of The Athletic and Football & Grits stops by Hoge & Jahns to shed some light on some potential picks for the Bears at the top of the draft, focused on the SEC and specifically defense. Plus, what could Houston do if they have the first pick? All that discussion, your voicemails from Eagles week and more on Hoge & Jahns.YouTube - https://youtu.be/sMpWU0mZ6Es Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...
2022-12-2052 min
SEC Football LiveLSU's new upside and a beer barrel with David UbbenErin Dugan and Braden Gall talk SEC football, brought to you by JE Dunn
Welcome to the party, LSU!
Jayden Daniels growth, Brian Kelly's value
Bama handles business, huge game looming
Ole Miss learned the hard way
Long-term effects of Jimbo Fisher's offense
An apology to one SEC head coach, program
Kentucky's strengths against Tennessee
World's least important cocktail party?
Auburn compliments, Arkansas margin for error
We are joined by David Ubben of TheAthletic.com to talk SEC football.
What is Knoxville like, right now?
How do you stop Tennessee's offense?
Can Kentucky attack the Vols...
2022-10-261h 13
The Hype w/ Chris & Mike5-21 H2 David Ubben from The Athletic drops in, Patrick Beverley vs Chris Paul and What we're Hyped about.David Ubben from The Athletic drops in to discuss Jimbo Fisher vs Nick Sabin and The College Football landscape with the NIL. The duo discusses the Patrick Beverley situation and we finish with what we're hyped about.
2022-05-2241 minThe Hype w/ Chris & Mike5-21 H2 David Ubben from The Athletic drops in, Patrick Beverley vs Chris Paul and What we're Hyped about.David Ubben from The Athletic drops in to discuss Jimbo Fisher vs Nick Sabin and The College Football landscape with the NIL. The duo discusses the Patrick Beverley situation and we finish with what we're hyped about.
2022-05-2141 minThe Hype w/ Chris & MikeDavid Ubben from the Athletic stops byDavid Ubben from The Athletic stops by to talk Jimbo Fisher vs Nick Saban and NIL in today's College Football!
2022-05-2124 min
Main Street Sports Today Special GuestsDavid Ubben | The AthleticDavid Ubben with The Athletic joins the show to talk about the college sports landscape in this new NIL world.
2022-02-2219 min
Going for TwoNIL Collectives with The Athletic's David UbbenThe Athletic's David Ubben (@davidubben) joins Matt Brown (@MattBrownEP) and Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) to discuss his story on Tennessee's NIL collective and the broader impact such groups can have on recruiting, athletic departments, boosters, coaches and more.Don't forget you can get 15% off your Homefield Apparel order by using the promo code EXTRAPOINTS.You can also sign up for D1.ticker at https://www.d1ticker.com and check out Collegiate Sports Connect at https://csconnect.live/sign-up.
2022-02-1650 minLamestream SportsDavid Ubben: Exiting Knoxville, The Pruitt EraNashvilleBanner.com Steve Cavendish and Braden Gall talk Nashville sports, media and business.Our guest today is TheAthletic.com David Ubben.
Expectations coming to Tennessee
Lack of cohesion in Knoxville
The never ending well-spring of Vols fans
Tennessee battling apathy
The Vols biggest recruiting issues
Covering the Pruitt ouster and all the hearsay
The Athletic's view of "the beat"
Finding the answer to one big question
Writing about Mike Ekeler
The drama of college football
Receiving the Edward Aschoff Award
JuJuan Jennings inability to be anyone but himself
Jarrett Guarantano's fascinating existence
Making Jeremy Pruitt angry
2021-08-201h 01
Sports 180David Ubben - The Athletic (8.11.21)David Ubben joined Sports 180 to react to Tennessee's football practice from Wednesday morning and more.
2021-08-1110 min
Until Saturday: A show about college footballWhat's the Big 12's "Irate 8's" next move w/ Max Olson & David UbbenAndy accompanied by The Athletic's Max Olson and David Ubben, spit truth about Texas, Oklahoma, the Big 12, and the SEC in today's show. An awkward, uncomfortable college football divorce has the guys channeling their inner Yeezy, signing "we want prenup! We want prenup (Yeah!)". With Texas and Oklahoma out of the picture, what will the Big 12's middle class, the "Irate 8", do now that the Longhorns and Sooners are out of the picture? Will the Big 12 dissolve? Which teams could supplement the existing eight, allowing the conference to remain afloat? Should the remaining programs switch helmet stickers, and if...
2021-07-2842 minUntil Saturday: A show about college footballEarly takeaways from SEC Media Days: lucrative NIL deals; crackdown on fake injuries & Deion (or just Coach?) dips out w/ David UbbenAndy and The Athletic's University of Tennessee keyboard clacker, David Ubben, react to storylines from the opening days of SEC Media Days. Who has been the most entertaining coach so far according to David? Bryce Young might make HOW MUCH MONEY from his NIL partnerships? Tennessee receiver, Grant Frerking, is among few others who is completely exploiting NIL benefits to its fullest. John McDaid, SEC coordinator of officials, expressed conference adjudicators' intent to crackdown on players faking injuries. How do flag throwers intend to judge whether a player is truly injured? Deion Sanders....umm...or maybe just Coach, dipped...
2021-07-2139 minSports 180David Ubben - The Athletic (7.8.21)David Ubben joined Sports 180 to discuss Tennessee football and more.
2021-07-0812 minSports 180David Ubben - The Athletic (6.28.21)David Ubben joined Sports 180 to talk Tennessee football, update recruiting and more.
2021-06-2814 minSports 180David Ubben - The Athletic (6.14.21)David Ubben joined Sports 180 to talk Vol baseball and more.
2021-06-1414 min2021-05-2813 minSports 180David Ubben - The Athletic (5.5.21)David Ubben joined Sports 180 to discuss Tennessee football, the quarterback situation and more.
2021-05-0513 min
Main Street Sports Today Special GuestsDavid Ubben, The AthleticThe Athletic's David Ubben joins Chris and Maurice to talk Vols football.
2021-04-2320 min
Main Street Sports Today 2nd HalfFriday, April 23: Braves, Vols w/ David Ubben, NASCARChris and Maurice talk about the Braves before visiting with The Athletic's David Ubben to talk Vols. Tee Willie joins to talk NASCAR.
2021-04-2351 minSports 180David Ubben - The Athletic (4.20.21)David Ubben joined Sports 180 to preview the Orange & White Game, discuss the Vols in spring practice and more.
2021-04-2014 minSports 180David Ubben - The Athletic (4.7.21)David Ubben joined Sports 180 to discuss what the Vols will do at linebacker this year and how the team looks through the first couple weeks of spring practice.
2021-04-0714 min
A Football ShowDavid Ubben, Preds win AGAIN, the Final FourToday's 440 is build by The Kingston Group.
David Ubben of TheAthletic talks Vols:
Biggest concern, most important QB assets
Positive spring surprises, 2021 expectations
Preds win ANOTHER game
Final Four is set
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2021-03-3111 minA Football ShowBig win for Titans and David Ubben talks UTToday's 440 is built by The Kingston Group
Titan's get a big win in free agency
A question for outraged snowflakes
TheAthletic.com David Ubben talks UT-Oregon St
and how to define Josh Heupel's football culture
NCAA Tournament reminder!
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2021-03-1810 minUntil Saturday: A show about college footballTennessee tabs Josh Heupel as next head coach & what's next for UCF with David Ubben and Chris VanniniSound the siren! There's a new head coach in Knoxville! It's, it's...Josh Heupel? Andy reacts to Rocky Top-bound Heupel and what lead to the former UCF head coach's hiring (:15). Andy then welcomes David Ubben, The Athletic's Tennessee Volunteers chronicler, to analyze the Vols' newest coach (4:00). Was Heupel Tennessee's realistic first choice (6:30)? Will Knoxville's newest resident win in the SEC (8:15)? Andy and David list coordinators that could fill Heupel's staff, including a name from a intraconference school (15:00). The Athletic's Group of Five wordsmith Chris Vannini chats with Andy about Heupel's departure from UCF, a move that isn't particularly to...
2021-01-2841 min
A to Z Sports Podcast Network615 Sessions: No Fans In Nissan Stadium + Harry Douglas, David Ubben & Drake HillsFormer Titans WR Harry Douglas joins the podcast today (1:30) to discuss Tennessee's current position group and why he think's A.J. Brown will lead the NFL in receiving. Buck Reising talks all things Vols schedule and Cade Mays' waiver denial with David Ubben of The Athletic (39:20) plus Nashville SC talk with the Tennessean's Drake Hills (50:22). Five Good Minutes (01:05:42) on Mayor John Cooper's decision to disallow fans in Nissan Stadium in the month of September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-181h 14
Bud, Barry, Bob, & Beer: An Oklahoma Sooners PodcastBlatant Homerism: David Ubben helps preview the Tennessee VolunteersThe Oklahoma Sooners' date with the Tennessee Volunteers in September is shaping up as one of the more intriguing non-conference matchups of the college football season. David Ubben of The Athletic talks with Blatant Homerism host Allen Kenney about the outlook for the Vols, who ended 2019 on a six-game winning streak. They cover coach Jeremy Pruitt's efforts to rebuild the UT defense, Jarrett Guarantano's tenuous grasp on the quarterback position and the strength of Tennessee's offensive line.
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2020-06-2622 minThe Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college footballDavid Ubben joins the show! + Mailbag questionsStew & Bruce welcome The Athletic's David Ubben to the show. The guys discuss Mike Gundy's handling of star running back Chuba Hubbard's criticism. How is the dynamic between players and coaches in college football changing? Plus, mailbag questions! (28:30) Which coaches are on the hot seat in 2020? How does the transfer portal work & which non-QB transfer will make the biggest impact in 2020? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-1845 min
A to Z Sports Podcast NetworkEp. 53: David Ubben, Brent Dougherty & Ally Collum (11/14/2019)All CFB on today's pod! The Athletic's Vols writer David Ubben (1:30) joins Buck Reising to figure out how Tennessee got to 5-5 at this point in the season and the evolution of what has taken place. Country singer Ally Collum and Brent Dougherty of 104.5 The Zone's 3HL come in (10:10) to talk Bama-LSU, the ascension in Knoxville, Derrick Henry's contract and the CMA Awards in town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-1455 min
Cougar Bytes7-18-19 - David Ubben - The Athletic - What do the 2019 Tennessee Vols look like7-18-19 - David Ubben - What do the 2019 Tennessee Vols look likeSubscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcastshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id996764363Google Podcastshttps://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMTM2OTkzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7dZvrG1ZtKkfgqGenR3S2mPocket Castshttps://pca.st/SU8aOvercasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes996764363/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle-byuSpreakerhttps://www.spreaker...
2019-07-2202 min
SEC Football Media DaysDavid Ubben - The Athletic - 1on1 w/ Josh Ward (7.16.19)Tennessee beat writer for The Athletic, David Ubben, caught up with Josh Ward in Hoover to discuss the Vols. Presented by: UT Athletics
2019-07-1600 minThe Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football2/19: Why Oklahoma Fans Should Be Excited About Alex Grinch + David UbbenStew and Bruce start this week's episode of the podcast talking with The Athletic's David Ubben about the Blake Carringer recruitment story (1:24); following the interview they discuss the video of Trevor Lawrence playing basketball (24:30); and they wrap up this week's episode by answering your questions in the mailbag (26:30). Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-2047 minThe Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football7/20: News & Notes From The SEC & Big 12 Media Days + David UbbenStew and Bruce are back together in this week's episode of The Audible where they bring you the latest from the SEC's and Big 12's respective media days. They start the episode talking about Aaron Murray's comments about Tennessee Head Coach Jeremy Pruitt (4:00); they are then joined by The Athletic's, David Ubben, to talk about the SEC, Jeremy Pruitt, and Texas (6:15); and then they wrap up this week's episode taking your questions in the mailbag (34:00) Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2018-07-2051 minThe Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football5/31: Should The SEC Change Its Grad Transfer Rule? + David Ubben & Geoff CollinsStew and Bruce start this week talking to the newest writer for The Athletic, David Ubben, who will be covering Tennessee Football for the All American. David and the guys get into the SEC spring meetings, the effect legalized gambling will have on college football, and what he expects from Tennessee in the fall.Following that interview Bruce and Stew talk to the head coach of the Temple Owls, Geoff Collins, where they discuss the trip his football team took to Japan and his coaching background.*Trader Joe's is the presenting sponsor of The Audible. *
2018-05-3147 min
Selery TalksMike Chaffin, Three Commas, David Ubben, and Fan Plan - Episode 03On this week’s episode we will feature 2 guests. First up is Mike Chaffin, the co-founder of lifestyle and apparel brand Three Commas which he co-founded with Mark Cuban in 2015. In addition to Three Commas, Mike’s resume includes founding and developing tech companies, consulting, speaking nationwide, and today is the long-time business manager for rapper, Nelly. Mike’s passion is developing the entrepreneurial spirit and seeing startups succeed. This is the heart behind Three Commas.
Our Second guest is sportswriter David Ubben. David has written about college football and basketball for ESPN and Fox Sports. He is currently writin...
2017-11-0831 min
Flyover CountryFlyover Country, presented by Leadfoot Express: Week 2In this week's episode of Flyover Country, David Ubben looks back at the Big 12's Week 1 and names his most impressive and most disappointing teams from last week. Paul Myerberg of USA Today stops by to revisit Texas' 38-3 debacle at Notre Dame last weekend and Jason Kersey of The Oklahoman joins to look ahead to Oklahoma's visit to Tennessee and examine Oklahoma's sticky situation involving Joe Mixon. As always, David closes the podcast with his picks for this weekend's games.
2015-09-0841 min
Big 12 Conference CallDavid Ubben from ESPN interview (October 14th 2010)David Ubben, Big 12 blogger for ESPN.com, joins the Big 12 Conference Call to talk college football and give his thoughts on the league. What does he think of your favorite team? How does he think the Big 12 stacks up among the other major conferences? David gives his thoughts on the explosive S.I. story that emerged this week. We take a look at this week's games and the implications they have going forward. A must listen for any Big 12 fan.E-mail the show big12podcast@gmail.com for your thoughts and questionsVisit his blog...
2010-10-1420 min