Episodes
The Late Kick Extra Podcast is back with the answers to the hottest questions regarding all things college football. In today's mailbag episode Josh gives his picks for the most underrated scenes in college football. How good can the Oklahoma Sooners be in their first season in the SEC? What is there to be made of Arch Manning opting out of the new college football video game? What is the tension between Eli Drinkwitz & Josh Heupel about? These questions and many more will be answered on...
Published 03/05/24
Late Kick Live Ep 488 features Josh Pate looking at the highest ranked coaching staffs in the SEC. Where is Alabama with Kalen DeBoer entering the picture? Could teams like Ole Miss and Tennessee be poised to strike? Is UGA at the top? What about Texas and Oklahoma entering the equation? Josh also looks at which College Football programs could be in sleeping giant mode and ready to awaken. Next, we discuss some of the behind-the-scenes aspects of the recent Pate State Speaker Series trip to...
Published 03/04/24
Late Kick Live Ep 487 features Josh Pate discussing what we’re being told about potential College Football Playoff changes and whether the real discussions may sound much different. Are there moves happening behind the scenes we aren’t aware of? With spring practices around the corner we take a look at some of the biggest questions facing teams all across the country. Which head coaches are under the most pressure as we approach the 2024 season? We discuss Dave Aranda, Billy Napier, Ryan Day,...
Published 03/01/24
The Late Kick Extra Podcast returns with a brand new set of burning questions spanning all things college football. In today's mailbag episode Josh gives his timeline for which fans should expect to hear about further changes regarding college football's structure. Due to changing landscape of the sport, will Notre Dame be forced to join a conference? What are the biggest differences between college football and the NFL that make college football standout? These questions and many more will...
Published 02/27/24
Late Kick Live Ep 486 features Josh Pate discussing what we’re being told about potential College Football Playoff changes and whether the real discussions may sound much different. Are there moves happening behind the scenes we aren’t aware of? With spring practices around the corner we take a look at some of the biggest questions facing teams all across the country. What’s up with the coaching exodus inside the G5 ranks? Will there be changes down the road to fix things? Tennessee vs the...
Published 02/26/24
Late Kick Live Ep 485 features Josh Pate reacting to reports that the College Football Playoff format could ALREADY be expanding from 12 teams to 14 or 16 before we’ve even tried the new model out. What does this mean for the future of the sport? Who is actually in charge? Tonight we also take a look at complaints from coaches about the current structure of the sport and the pushback from others calling it an overreaction. Which non-conference games will be the best in the 2024 College...
Published 02/23/24
The Late Kick Extra Podcast is back bringing you a string of the hottest questions associated with college football. In today's mailbag episode Josh speaks on the possibility of more teams leaving their respective conferences. What must Florida do in 2024 to get the program back on track? Which coach will be the next first-time CFP champion? These questions and many more will be answered on this episode of the Late Kick Extra Podcast. Please be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast...
Published 02/20/24
Late Kick Live Ep 484 features Josh Pate responding to a viewer question about what the perfect College Football Playoff COULD look like in year one of the 12-team era. Who will get home playoff games? Which theory is right about the path for a cinderella team winning it all? Next we discuss the ongoing battle between FSU and the ACC. Will the Seminoles soon be calling a new conference home? Which WRs will be the best in College Football this season? Where could we see the biggest mystery...
Published 02/19/24
Late Kick Live Ep 483 features Josh Pate discussing the best parts of College Football. We also have fresh 2024 win totals out from FanDuel as we start by examining the most interesting numbers across the Big Ten. Will Ohio State reclaim the conference? Will Sherrone Moore and Michigan keep the crown? Could we see Penn State or perhaps newcomers like Oregon or USC break through? Josh also ranks the programs in the Big12 based on where they currently stand and also looks at where they might be...
Published 02/16/24
Late Kick Live Ep 482 features Josh Pate reacting to the possibility of more College Football Playoff expansion in a world where everything seems to be up in the air. We also have fresh 2024 win totals out from FanDuel as we start by examining the most interesting numbers across the SEC. Will UGA go wire-to-wire with a much tougher schedule? How will Alabama look in year one under Kalen DeBoer? Can LSU or Tennessee make the leap into the CFP? Josh also ranks the programs in the ACC programs...
Published 02/14/24
Late Kick Live Ep 481 features Josh Pate presenting a more optimistic look at where College Football may be headed with court cases and NCAA drama on a collision course for major change. Josh also ranks the programs in the Big Ten based on where they currently stand and also looks at where they might be headed. Where does Michigan go under Sherrone Moore? Does Ohio State return to the top of the heap? Where do new teams like Oregon and USC fit into the mix? What is the major impact of media...
Published 02/09/24
The Late Kick Extra Podcast returns with the hottest topics of the college football world. In today's mailbag episode Josh gives his thoughts on how the collective bargaining involved with NIL and the transfer portal will impact recruiting in the future. How will Michigan fare next season with the coaching staff departures they've had? Can any ACC or Big 12 teams make the 12-team playoff without being a conference champion? These questions and many more will be answered on this episode of the...
Published 02/07/24
Late Kick Live Ep 480 features Josh Pate discussing the historic partnership between the SEC and Big Ten and what it means for the future of College Football. Could this be much more layered than it appears on the surface? Josh also ranks the programs in the SEC based on where they currently stand and also looks at where they might be headed. Where does Alabama go under Kalen DeBoer? Does UGA remain atop the league? Could we see something wild like a 3-loss team playing for a title in the...
Published 02/05/24
Late Kick Live Ep 479 features Josh Pate reacting to Tennessee reportedly being under NCAA investigation again. What’s the latest out of Knoxville? What do we make of the future for programs like Oklahoma in the SEC or the new teams entering the Big Ten like Washington, Oregon, USC, and UCLA? What do we make of the expectations around LSU entering 2024? How will Brian Kelly’s Tigers look this fall? We also discuss how 2024 could pan out for Ryan Day at Ohio State and Steve Sarkisian at Texas....
Published 02/02/24
Late Kick Live Ep 478 features Josh Pate reacting to Tennessee reportedly being under NCAA investigation again. What’s the latest out of Knoxville? We also look at Sherrone Moore being named new head coach at Michigan as well as looking ahead to what some of the biggest stories in College Football could be in 2024. How will the coaching landscape evolve? Will we see more realignment headlines? What will the new CFP look like? The Big12 released their 2024 schedule today and Josh has several...
Published 01/31/24
Late Kick Live Ep 477 features Josh Pate reacting to Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan for the NFL. What’s next for the Wolverines? Will OC Sherrone Moore be elevated to the HC role? With Kalen DeBoer settling in at Alabama Josh Pate takes a look at the sudden burst of energy the program is feeling with a pair of big commits. Who are the most underrated coaches in College Football today? Whether head coaches, coordinators, or position guys, we take a look at several names. Josh also discusses the...
Published 01/26/24
The Late Kick Extra Podcast is back with a slew of hot topics centered on the college football landscape. In today's mailbag episode Josh breaks down his personal 12-team playoff inclusion criteria. What does Bill O'Brien's hiring as offensive coordinator mean for the Ohio State offense next season? How can the CFP schedule be changed for the better of the sport? These questions and many more will be answered on this episode of the Late Kick Extra Podcast. Please be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE...
Published 01/24/24
Late Kick Live Ep 476 features Josh Pate looking ahead to College Football in 2024 and how many changes are on the horizon. What will the SEC look like after Nick Saban? Will we see more churn in the coaching world with guys getting fed up with the current structure of the sport? Josh also takes a look at Ryan Day and Ohio State making huge moves in the Transfer Portal landing Caleb Downs and Julian Sayin from Alabama. Will this be the year for the Buckeyes? How much more attractive are Big...
Published 01/22/24
Late Kick Live Ep 475 features Josh Pate taking a look at many of the moves happening around Alabama with star players exiting via the Transfer Portal. When will things settle down for Kalen DeBoer and the new staff? Could we see more movement before things turn? What are the biggest takeaways from this Transfer Portal cycle in general? Josh also talks about Tennessee’s CFP odds in the new 12-team format with Nico Iamaleava leading the offense and what the future of ESPN’s College Gameday...
Published 01/19/24
The Late Kick Extra Podcast returns following a studio shutdown due to a winter storm outbreak. In today's episode Josh reacts to the BREAKING NEWS out of Tuscaloosa, AL that Crimson Tide star safety Caleb Downs has entered the transfer portal. What will this mean for the Crimson Tide and Kalen DeBoer moving forward? Also, Josh gives his thoughts on what he believes is the best structure for CFB's future. Will the newest moves happening at Ohio State push them over the mountaintop? These...
Published 01/17/24
Late Kick Live Ep 474 features Josh Pate reacting to Kalen DeBoer taking over at Alabama after Nick Saban’s retirement and discussing what kind of program the Tide will have moving forward. Will we still see dominance in Tuscaloosa or will Bama fall back to the pack? How will DeBoer and his staff be able to recruit? Cam Ward has committed to Miami in a bombshell move for Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes at QB. What will the impact be on the program and the ACC title race next season? Next,...
Published 01/15/24
Kalen DeBoer has been hired as the next head coach at Alabama following Nick Saban's retirement, Josh Pate reacted to the news out of Tuscaloosa. How will DeBoer acclimate to life in the SEC? Is this the right "fit" for the Crimson Tide? How will Saban's presence be felt from within the program? 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! SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast:...
Published 01/12/24
Late Kick Live Ep 473 features Josh Pate reacting to Nick Saban announcing his retirement from Alabama and the coaching search underway in Tuscaloosa. Who will the next head coach at Alabama be? How good is the job and how difficult will it be to follow in Saban’s footsteps? With Dan Lanning committing himself to Oregon this morning what could the future of the Ducks program look like? Josh also takes a look at the next programs to pop in the world of College Football along with some of the...
Published 01/12/24
Nick Saban has retired at Alabama after 16 seasons in this special live edition of Late Kick, Josh Pate reacted to the bombshell news out of Tuscaloosa. With the greatest of all-time stepping down what's next at Alabama? What are your biggest memories of Nick Saban? What kind of job is Alabama? 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! SUBSCRIBE to the Late Kick Podcast:...
Published 01/11/24
Late Kick Live Ep 472 features Josh Pate looking at Michigan vs Washington in the national title game that saw Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines bring home the trophy. What does this say about the program and how will this team be remembered? What do we make of the moves by Ryan Day and his staff at Ohio State? Will the Buckeyes answer and be right back in position to win big next season? What will the College Football world look like beginning in 2024 with the super-conference era and an...
Published 01/09/24