Episodes

  • Todd McShay Joins, and Week Zero Has Arrived

    Todd McShay Joins, and Week Zero Has Arrived
    Aug 26 2026
    Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Todd McShay to discuss the biggest headlines heading into the college football season. Then the guys give their Week Zero predictions (0:00) Intro (16:10) One big guest (Todd McShay) (01:17:23) One big prediction (Week Zero) (01:31:09) Tailgate preseason awards (01:48:06) Headlines of the week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Todd McShayProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • Reacting to the AP Top 25 and Predicting Conference Winners

    Reacting to the AP Top 25 and Predicting Conference Winners
    Aug 19 2026
    Tate, Van, and Joel discuss Clemson being left out of the AP Top 25 and why Oregon is not number one. Plus, the guys pick their conference winners (including the Pac-12). Then they wrap up with the Headlines of the Week. (00:00) Intro (13:30) One Big Reaction (AP Top 25) (47:02) One Big Question (01:05:03) One Big Prediction (01:20:00) Overreaction of the Week (01:40:15) Headlines of the Week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • The Freaks List Is Released, Best Week of the CFB Season, and Purdue's Comments

    The Freaks List Is Released, Best Week of the CFB Season, and Purdue's Comments
    Aug 12 2026
    Tate, Van, and Joel gear up as they break down The Athletic's annual "Freaks List" and then give their thoughts on which week of the CFB season will be the best (00:00) Intro (15:58) One Big Reaction (The "Freaks List") (47:06) One Big Question (59:20) Overreaction of the Week (01:09:20) Headlines of the Week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Coaches Poll Top 25 Reactions, Splashiest New Coaches, and the Protect College Sports Act

    Coaches Poll Top 25 Reactions, Splashiest New Coaches, and the Protect College Sports Act
    Aug 5 2026
    Tate, Van, and Joel are closer than ever to the start of the 2026 CFB season (00:00) Intro (13:33) ALS challenge (22:35) Coaches Poll Top 25 reactions (42:31) New coaches, biggest splash (01:22:53) Akron offensive coordinator raffle (01:36:11) Top five headlines Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • A Very Special Listener “Tailbag” Episode

    A Very Special Listener “Tailbag” Episode
    Jul 29 2026
    Tate, Van, and Joel crack open the "Tailbag" (mailbag) to answer your most pressing college football questions. (05:37) Ultimate tailgate venues (12:11) CFB super league (17:07) A new playoff system (20:00) More respect for Pat White (25:44) Tailgate ‘Rewatchables’ pick (29:34) 'Year of the Bull' (33:30) Joel’s top cities to live in (36:02) Most attractive men (40:02) Joel has ADHD? (55:34) Lionel Richie invented "raise the roof"? Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Coaches on the Hot Seat, QB Rankings, and Is the SEC Leaving the NCAA?

    Coaches on the Hot Seat, QB Rankings, and Is the SEC Leaving the NCAA?
    Jul 22 2026
    Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines as the college football offseason heads into the homestretch. (0:00) Intro (02:46) ALS challenge (29:34) Coaches on the hot seat (42:36) The SEC’s plan B (51:34) QB rankings (01:07:18) Michigan athletic director leaving (01:20:04) Lane Kiffin as Adonis (01:24:03) Who wore it better? Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Best CFB Players by Jersey Number. Plus, College Fantasy Football?!

    Best CFB Players by Jersey Number. Plus, College Fantasy Football?!
    Jul 15 2026
    Tate, Joel, and Van take a break from the fútbol to talk through college football’s biggest story lines. (0:00) Intro (19:28) “Ho sh-t” or “no sh-t”? (48:42) Best players of all time by jersey number (01:06:04) College fantasy football (01:18:01) Big 12 and Monster Energy partnership (01:22:43) Brian Kelly on his Notre Dame exit Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Manning Passing Academy Buzz, 'EA Sports CFB 27' Ratings, and the Return of the Pac-12

    Manning Passing Academy Buzz, 'EA Sports CFB 27' Ratings, and the Return of the Pac-12
    Jul 1 2026
    A week closer to the college season, Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines of the week before taking a holiday break. (0:00) Intro(15:45) Manning Passing Academy(32:14) Did John Mateer get too buff?(51:40) 'EA Sports CFB 27' ratings reveal(55:48) World Cup sh-t talk(01:09:38) Unfair expectations for Arch Manning last year?(01:21:04) CFL closes the door on Brendan Sorsby(01:25:54) Return of the Pac-12(01:40:42) Chris Johnson's ALS announcement(01:49:00) The white Lakers and LeBron leaving Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Level up your season. Become an MVP Plus Member today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 57 mins