Spring practice has arrived across College Football and we have plenty of questions. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 718 Josh Pate looks at the biggest questions for teams as they hunt for a CFP spot. What do we make of the roundtable meeting in Washington Friday? Was there a hidden headline bigger than any of the photo ops? With the 2026 schedule set we’re taking a look at the biggest conference games this season. We also take a look back at a golden era of Florida football tonight as we remember the Urban Meyer era. What do you remember the most? Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Will the College Football Playoff feature more of the same in 2026 or will we see darkhorse contenders rise up to grab spots? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 717 Josh Pate looks at whether Ohio Stqte, UGA, Oregon, Texas, and Indiana can make it back to the CFP along with teams that could punch their ticket for the first time. What has happened to the ACC? With Miami playing for a national title the Hurricanes figure to be in the mix every season. Where have Clemson and FSU gone? With Lou Holtz passing away this week we take time tonight to remember a legendary man and career. Josh also breaks down Austin Mack vs Keelon Russell in the Alabama quarterback battle along with naming his favorite College Football stadiums. Where does Neyland Stadium rank in comparison to The Big House, Autzen Stadium, Bryant-Denny, and more? Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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On this episode of Pate State Extra, Josh dives into the current relationship between the NFL and College Football and how it is a disaster for the current CFP calendar, and how National Signing Day has changed from a massive spectacle that the entire season hinged upon to something much different so quickly. Plus, looking back at recently retired Gus Malzahn’s career. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 629 features Josh Pate discussing College Football’s most powerful head coaches. Where do Steve Sarkisian, Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, Brian Kelly, Kalen DeBoer and others fall? Next we talk about whether we could see teams making the College Football Playoff for the first time this season. Could this be USC’s year? What about Texas A&M or Georgia Tech? Might we see Ole Miss or Texas Tech make a run? Bold prediction season has returned with you calling your shot. Tonight we take a look at whether Alabama can win it all. Will we see Penn State tank? How could the ACC get 3 teams in the CFP? Could it be argued Josh is down on UGA and Kirby Smart this season? All that plus the Big Ten’s biggest post-spring questions.

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Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 628 features Josh Pate taking a look at the 2025 College Football Playoff picture with an early shot called at who will win it all. What does the SEC look like coming out of spring ball with teams like Alabama, UGA, Texas, LSU, and more vying for the conference title. Josh also takes a look at his trip to Ohio State and shares some behind the scenes stories. Next up, we take a trip to Chapel Hill and investigate the Bill Belichick drama. All that plus hot start candidates for this season and much more.

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 627 features Josh Pate taking a look at the NFL Draft and the impact from a College Football perspective. What do we make of Shedeur Sanders and Quinn Ewers falling to the 5th and 7th rounds respectively? What does the SEC and Big Ten dominance mean about the overall state of recruiting and College Football overall? James Franklin and Penn State had their spring game Saturday which included a spirited exchange between Franklin and a fan. Tonight we discuss that along with Josh's defense of Mel Kiper. The truth-teller series continues as we ask some of the biggest what-if questions in College Football this year.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 626 features Josh Pate looking at upcoming changes to the College Football Playoff along with the idea TV ratings could actually factor into how many auto-bids leagues like the SEC or Big Ten could receive any given year. We’re also reacting to the news out of Knoxville as Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee have parted ways only to see Nico wind up at UCLA and UCLA’s QB to wind up at Tennessee. Tonight we also look at the latest Transfer Portal intel elsewhere in College Football. What are some of the most underrated matchups across the country this fall? With Miami’s Cam Ward being the likely #1 overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft we look back on his time with the Canes as Josh shares behind the scenes stories. The truth-teller series continues as we put Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian in the spotlight tonight.

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USC head coach Lincoln Riley is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 625 features Josh Pate reacting to the wild news out of Knoxville as Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee have parted ways after a contract renegotiation went south. Where will Josh Heupel and the Vols go from here? What’s next for Nico? Will College Football see a wild spring transfer portal window in the coming weeks? Tonight we’re also looking at the biggest what-ifs in College Football this season. Could we see a world where UGA, Texas, Oregon, and Ohio State are somewhat down in 2025? Might it be mid-season or later before the best team(s) emerge? Josh also discusses the feud between UGA who want Mike Bobo gone as UGA offensive coordinator and Kirby Smart’s insistence in keeping him onboard. All that plus some words on the retirement of Lee Corso from College Gameday. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 624 features Josh Pate reacting to the wild news out of Knoxville as Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee have parted ways after a contract renegotiation went south. Where will Josh Heupel and the Vols go from here? What’s next for Nico? Will College Football see a wild spring transfer portal window in the coming weeks? Tonight we’re also looking at the biggest what-ifs in College Football this season. Could we see a world where UGA, Texas, Oregon, and Ohio State are somewhat down in 2025? Tonight we tell the truth about Big Noon Kickoff. What are the pros and cons of having premiere games kickoff the day? Several teams had spring games this weekend including Alabama, UGA, Ohio State, Miami, and more. What were the biggest takeaways?

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College Football top 25 discussion is here for the 2026 season. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 710 Josh Pate discussed the placement of Indiana and Miami fresh off their national title matchup. What about Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State in the Big Ten? Where are teams like Texas, Alabama, UGA, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Florida in the SEC? Speaking of the SEC, tonight we go over the SEC schedule including Florida having a more workable path and LSU facing a tough road. What do we think about the current state of College Football and whether it makes any sense to compare the CFP to college basketball. Josh also gets called out for defending Dabo Swinney after recent allegations of tampering. The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Mike Norvell and FSU. All that plus the cautionary lesson all of us could learn from attending a showing of The Housemaid. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 623 features Josh Pate looking at the biggest what-ifs in College Football this season. Arch Manning’s time has come at Texas. What if he shines? What if he fails? Could we see the SEC national title drought continue? Can Dabo Swinney and Clemson return to their old ways of competing for national titles? How do we fix the College Football calendar to create interesting tidbits year-round? Tonight Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is in the spotlight. What is the truth about the Buckeye head man after Ohio State’s national title win? Josh also talks about Notre Dame plus how we will continue to develop the show.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 622 features Josh Pate looking at what it would take to get College Football Playoff changed this season along with the impact of the impending House settlement decision. Will we see the auto-bid structure change? What about new rule structures in things like NIL and the Transfer Portal? We also touch on the truth about some of the biggest topics in the sport. Tonight College Football officiating is in the spotlight. Josh looks at Alabama and USC and discusses what Kalen DeBoer and Lincoln Riley will need to do to make things happen in 2025. A similar question is posed about Steve Sarkisian and Texas. Josh also shares the story behind his recent engagement.

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Florida State head coach Mike Norvell is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 621 features Josh Pate looking at what it would take to get College Football Playoff change this season. Will we see the auto-bid structure change? We also touch on the truth about some of the biggest names in the sport. Tonight Penn State head coach James Franklin is on the clock. Josh also looks at several games of the year in College Football. Which weekend could be the most explosive? Which teams can win the national title in 2025? Will Kirby Smart and Steve Sarkisian have UGA and Texas in the mix? Could we see Ohio State and Notre Dame right back in it? What about Oregon or LSU? Josh also shares storm chasing intel after a big day on the road.

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Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 620 features Josh Pate taking a look at the Transfer Portal and whether unlimited player movement is good or bad for the game overall. What do we think of Scott Van Pelt’s remarks? Spring intel continues to pour in as we get the latest from the SEC and Big Ten. Can UGA get their offense figured out? What will Michigan do at QB? Nebraska is looking to capitalize on their offensive hype as well. We also look at Tennessee and Florida. We also touch on the truth about some of the biggest names in the sport. Tonight Miami head coach Mario Cristobal is on the clock. What are some of the biggest non-conference games in College Football this season? Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 618 features Josh Pate revisiting the SEC vs Big Ten debate and how it’s possible to look at things completely differently than most of the crowd. We’re also dishing out whispers and intel from spring camps all across the country. What’s the latest out of LSU with the amount of Transfer Portal movement they had? We also touch on the truth about some of the biggest names in the sport. Tonight USC head coach Lincoln Riley is on the clock. Could 2025 be a total chaos year in College Football? We dive into what is a very hazy national title odds picture as spring practice opens. Josh also explores some of the biggest conference games of the 2025 season. All that plus we address more off-field issues for Kirby Smart and UGA. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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College Football Playoff expansion is always a hot topic - but for the time being it looks to be tabled. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 709 Josh Pate discussed the fight between the SEC and Big Ten and what it means for the future of the College Football Playoff. With the Transfer Portal closed, which teams were big winners and losers? Tonight we look at LSU and Indiana plus several teams in Texas along with Penn State, Alabama, UGA, and more. What do we think about the current state of College Football and whether the problems are correctable? The Mood Tracker segment continues tonight with a look at Josh Heupel and Tennessee. All that plus a question about whether Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame can win a national title and we take a look at a major winter storm that took aim at the eastern half of the United States. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 618 features Josh Pate dishing out whispers and intel from spring camps all across the country. What’s the latest on Clemson’s WR and RB situation? Can South Carolina replicate the success they had last season? Josh also touches on FSU, Ohio State, and Boston College. We also touch on the truth about some of the biggest names in the sport. Tonight Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is on the clock. Could 2025 be a total wild card year in College Football? We dive into what is a very hazy national title odds picture as spring practice opens. Josh also dives into the concept Deion Sanders has thrown out about Colorado possibly hosting a real opponent for a spring game.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 617 features Josh Pate dishing out whispers and intel from spring camps all across the country. How is the QB battle shaking out at Alabama? Are we worried about DJ Lagway’s health status at Florida? Where will Clemson and LSU be when they face off to start this season? Josh also dives into what happened with yesterday’s big storm chase. Next, we discuss the Transfer Portal and whether there is a way to limit the amount of movement we see every season. We also dive into the concept of this being a title-or-bust season for James Franklin and Penn State. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 616 features Josh Pate diving into the mailbag. What do we think about the recent surge Clemson has seen in recruiting. Is there a new energy around Dabo Swinney’s program? Where are this year’s ultimate sleeper teams that could accomplish what Indiana did last season? Is there something to how many former players are entering sports media and how much more difficult it makes it for everyone else? Has Josh avoided discussing FSU on the show? We also take a look at the best jobs in College Football and some underrated stadiums

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 615 features Josh Pate looking at College Football’s biggest spring questions. How will the QB battles play out at places like Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State, and others? Can Arch Manning explode at Texas? What will Penn State and Tennessee look like this season? Josh also discusses Oregon, Florida, and UGA. Next, we discuss some mystery teams in 2025. How will Mike Elko do in year two at Texas A&M? What about Iowa or Utah? Josh also takes a look at SMU. Where do we see the future of College Football and the overall health of the sport? We also discuss Matt Rhule and the future for Nebraska.

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SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 614 features Josh Pate discussing possible changes in College Football when it comes to FSU, Clemson, and the future of the ACC. What does the new agreement in the conference really mean? Next we ask the important question: which team is the most hated in College Football? We also have a good old-fashioned recruiting debate on our hands. Are there nefarious mechanisms in play with star ratings? Are they overrated? What is the future of the Florida program as they approach a pivotal 2025 season? Which teams are the biggest schedule winners and losers in the Big12 this season?

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Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 613 features Josh Pate discussing possible changes in College Football when it comes to the 2025 College Football Playoff structure. Will we see a change in format before this fall? How should LSU head coach Brian Kelly be viewed within the national landscape? Josh also takes a look at the next sleeper programs in College Football. Could we see Georgia Tech or SMU explode in the coming years? SEC win totals are also out. How will teams like UGA, Texas, Alabama, LSU, and Tennessee fare this season? We also break down the ACC schedule and circle the biggest winners and losers. All that plus a bit of life/career advice and Josh responds to criticism over his coverage of the Big 12.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 612 features Josh Pate discussing the top programs in College Football when it comes to returning production. How will teams like Clemson and Illinois fare with a ton of experience returning? Josh also discusses Arizona State, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma. SEC win totals have been released on FanDuel. Which numbers stand out the most? Josh also takes a look at different QB battles shaping up across the country including a spotlight on Alabama, Notre Dame, Colorado, Michigan, and Ohio State. Which teams are the biggest winners and losers when it comes to the Big Ten schedule this fall?

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 611 features Josh Pate discussing the top programs in College Football. Where do SEC programs like Texas, UGA, and Alabama stack up against Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, and Penn State from the Big Ten? What about Clemson and Miami? Where does Notre Dame fit? Josh also takes a look at USC making a big move in recruiting. Is the new energy in LA real this time? What do we make of spring games being canceled across College Football? The SEC league schedule is once again radically imbalanced. Tonight we take an early look at that plus a shot in the dark at conference title winners before spring practice starts. All that plus a look at the future for Ryan Day and Ohio State.

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College Football has seen tampering go crazy with the recent shots Dabo Swinney and Clemson took at Pete Golding and Ole Miss. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 708 Josh Pate offers up his feelings about what can be done to curtail the issue. What do we think about surprise CFP contenders this season? Could Alex Golesh and Auburn or Matt Campbell and Penn State make a run? Does ESPN owning the entire College Football Playoff help or hurt the sport overall? Josh also takes a look at UGA under Kirby Smart and discusses whether the program is regressing. All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at a major winter storm taking aim at the eastern half of the United States. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 610 features Josh Pate discussing a report detailing major changes that could be coming to the College Football Playoff. Will the SEC and Big Ten be looking to drastically alter the landscape? Josh is also looking at the top program rankings in the ACC. What do we make of the Arch Manning hype that will almost certainly be off the charts heading into the 2025 season. Can Steve Sarkisian and Texas make it back to the SEC Championship Game? Why are College Football schedules so imbalanced even team to team within the same conferences? Josh discusses all this plus which Sunshine State coach is under the most pressure between Florida’s Billy Napier, FSU’s Mike Norvell, and Miami’s Mario Cristobal.

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Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 609 features Josh Pate discussing a report detailing major changes that could be coming to the College Football Playoff. Will the SEC and Big Ten be looking to drastically alter the landscape? Josh is also looking at the top program rankings in the Big Ten. Does Ryan Day have Ohio State on top after a national title win? Where is Sherrone Moore and Michigan or James Franklin and Penn State? What are some of the things you would tell someone if they gave you one minute to sell them on College Football? On top of that, Josh discusses some of the stadiums and campuses he still hasn’t been able to visit. While Notre Dame peaked this past season, what do we see in the future for Marcus Freeman and the Irish? Josh also discusses Hugh Freeze and Auburn.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 608 features Josh Pate looking at the top program rankings in the SEC. Does Kirby Smart still have UGA at the top? Where is Steve Sarkisian and Texas or Kalen DeBoer and Alabama? ACC title odds are out - where are the best value bets? Next up, Josh takes a look at College Football’s ratings versus what the NFL just did. Is there a lesson to be learned? Josh also discusses why Jalen Hurts is his favorite player ever. While Notre Dame peaked this past season, which programs could be the next to knock on the door of joining College Football’s head table? Josh also discusses the breakout QB candidates for 2025.

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Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall is the latest guest on the Pate State Speaker Series.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 607 features Josh Pate taking a look at the Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry and how toxic it’s felt as of late. Is this really as bad as some make it seem? Where does the priority of The Game get placed in the expanded College Football Playoff era? Will College Football see major changes coming to the world of NIL and the Transfer Portal? Tonight Josh discusses a major story detailing the potential future path the sport will take. Josh also looks at the buzz out of Tuscaloosa surrounding Alabama in year two under Kalen DeBoer. What changes are happening? Big Ten title odds are out - where are the best value bets? We also take a look at Texas A&M this fall and plenty more.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 606 features Josh Pate taking a look at the Ohio State vs Michigan rivalry and how toxic it’s felt as of late. Is this really as bad as some make it seem? Where does the priority of The Game get placed in the expanded College Football Playoff era? Josh also looks at rumors Nebraska (along other programs) may be looking to cancel their spring games due to concerns over tampering. What would the perfect College Football conferences look like if nothing was off limits? Can Shane Beamer and South Carolina make a CFP run in 2025? We also take a look at SEC odds in 2025, serious hype around Penn State, and a ridiculous storm chasing bill in Oklahoma. What about the standard being so high at Penn State?

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 605 features Josh Pate reacting to the NCAA’s investigation into the Michigan sign-stealing scandal. How serious is this? Could Sherrone Moore see his program suffer significant sanctions? Which College Football teams are the biggest mysteries heading into 2025? Josh takes a look at several tonight. How do we grade the season that just wrapped up for Mario Cristobal and Miami as well as Kirby Smart and UGA? We also take a look at ESPN and the ACC extending their media rights deal through 2036. What does this mean for FSU and Clemson? All that plus changes happening under Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame.

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On this bonus episode of Josh Pate's College Football Show, Josh breaks down the immense implications of Jim Knowles's move from Ohio State to Penn State and what that means for the future of both programs, plus a deep dive into the mailbag to answer your questions.

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 604 features Josh Pate reacting to the College Football Playoff national title viewership being lower than expected. Is this due to burnout? What about ESPN exclusivity in owning the CFP? Was the date a factor? Which College Football teams have the most to prove in 2025? Josh takes a look at FSU, USC, LSU, Penn State, and Auburn. How do we grade the season that just wrapped up for Dan Lanning and Oregon as well as Kalen DeBoer and Alabama?

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College Football just saw a wild ending to the 2026 season with Indiana winning the CFP title. What does 2026 have in store? On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 707 Josh Pate offers up his feelings about early top 25 rankings. The Transfer Portal continues to cook as we look at the latest whispers and intel with the Portal now closed but big names on the move. How do we go about fixing the College Football calendar? Tonight we look at plenty of feedback from Tuesday’s show as we explore changing the College Football Playoff structure and moving the national title game to January 1st while trying to save bowl season. All that plus the mailbag is open and we take a look at a major winter storm taking aim at the eastern half of the United States. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 603 features Josh Pate reacting to Ryan Day and Ohio State beating Marcus Freeman and the Irish to win the national championship. What do we make of this season which saw the highest of highs and lowest of lows? The final JP Poll of the season is released tonight with several teams finishing higher in the power ratings world than they did in the AP Poll. Where are teams like Ole Miss and Texas? Did Notre Dame finish top 3? What do we make of Michigan’s future under Sherrone Moore? The first version of the 12-team College Football Playoff is in the books. What were some of the biggest pros and cons to be taken away? Josh also discusses Ryan Day’s likability factor.

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Ohio State vs Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game was the spotlight event Monday night and it saw Ryan Day and the Buckeyes down Marcus Freeman and the Irish. After the game Josh Pate broke down the matchup along with several keys that let to the result. What's next for Notre Dame? Could we see things click into place for a run of national title wins for Ohio State?

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Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 602 features Josh Pate looking ahead to the College Football Playoff National Title game with Ohio State vs Notre Dame. Will Marcus Freeman and the Irish pull the upset or can Ryan Day and the Buckeyes cap a buzzsaw CFP run? The Pate State mailbag is open tonight with several good questions. What do we make of FSU’s future under Mike Norvell? What will happen with College Football in the years to come? What is the best city to host the national title game? Cole Cubelic also joins the show to discuss a wide range of CFB topics.

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