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Saturday vs Sunday
Hosted by John Barban & Geoff Dover · EN
Saturday vs Sunday is for die hard football fans who watch college and NFL and want to talk about both every week. We review the games, headlines, reactions for college and NFL and give our take on which one was the most entertaining. Join our channel, and give us your take on college vs the NFL and who won the week.
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The Night Miami became a National Championship Contender for 2025...and 2026.
1w ago00:30:50Tap to summarizeMiami’s win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl wasn’t just one of the biggest upsets of the 2025 College Football Playoff—it was the moment the entire college football landscape changed.In this episode of The Turning Point Series, we revisit the Hurricanes’ quarterfinal victory over the Buckeyes and explain why this game represents much more than a single playoff win. We believe this was the night Miami officially transformed from an interesting ACC team into a legitimate national championship program.Ohio State entered the game as a heavy favorite, but Miami controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball for much of the evening. We break down how Mario Cristobal’s philosophy of building dominant offensive and defensive lines overwhelmed one of the nation’s most talented rosters, why Carson Beck played exactly the type of efficient game Miami needed, and how Mark Fletcher Jr., along with Malachi Tony and a relentless defensive front, established an identity that can carry into 2026.We also examine the critical moments that shifted momentum, including Ohio State’s third-quarter surge, Miami’s response, Jeremiah Smith’s costly blocking mistake on the pick-six, and why this game was ultimately won in the trenches rather than by spectacular quarterback play.Finally, we look ahead to 2026. With key players returning, new quarterback Darian Mensah stepping into a proven system, and Cristobal’s roster construction continuing to pay dividends, should Miami begin the season as a legitimate national championship favorite?This wasn’t just the turning point of one game.It may have been the turning point of an entire program.
Transcribe →The Night Indiana Became a National Championship Team
2w ago00:25:46Tap to summarizeWhen we first watched Oregon vs. Indiana during the 2025 season, we knew it was a big game. But after going back and rewatching it with the benefit of hindsight, we realized something much bigger was happening.This wasn’t just another Top 10 matchup.This was the turning point.In this episode, we break down the game that transformed Indiana from a great story into a legitimate national championship contender. Before this afternoon in Eugene, many fans still believed the Hoosiers were simply beating the teams they were supposed to beat. Oregon was expected to expose them. Instead, Indiana exposed one of the nation’s best teams on its own field.As we go through the film, we point out the moments that mattered most: the fourth-and-one stop that immediately showed Indiana belonged, the dominance along both lines of scrimmage, Mendoza’s rare mistake and the championship-level response that followed, and the suffocating second-half defense that held Oregon to almost nothing offensively. Looking back now, it’s remarkable how many signs were right in front of us.One of the themes of our offseason re-watch series is asking whether there were clues during the regular season that predicted how the year would ultimately unfold. Sometimes the biggest early games turn out to mean very little. Other times, they tell us everything. We believe this game falls squarely into that second category.With the 2026 season only weeks away, this re-watch also raises another fascinating question: Can Curt Cignetti and Indiana stay at this level after sending so much talent to the NFL, or was 2025 just the beginning?If you’re excited for the upcoming college football season and enjoy taking a deeper look at the games that shaped it, you’re in the right place.If you enjoy the discussion, please consider giving the video a like, subscribing to the channel, and joining us as we continue revisiting the biggest turning points from one of the most memorable college football seasons in recent memory.==========================================================Reacting to the latest football action. Saturday vs Sunday is a dedicated football podcast breaking down the biggest games and headlines across both college football and the NFL. We analyze weekly gridiron strategies, team rosters, and post-game news.
Transcribe →Rating the 10 top QB/RB duos for 2026. Chambliss & Lacy lead the pack.
Jun 1100:24:39Tap to summarizeIt's easy to find top 10 lists for returning quarterbacks and top 10 lists for returning running backs. But so far we haven't seen anyone put together a top 10 list of quarterback/running back duos. Here is our list of what we think will be the best QB/RB combos coming into the 2026 college football season. In some cases it's the same group returning for another year to the same school. In some cases it's the same pair who transferred to another school, and in some cases either the QB or the RB is a transfer. In all cases we think these are going to be the most dynamic duos in college for 2026.here are our lists:Barbans List:1.Ole Miss - Trinidad Chambliss/Kewan Lacy2. Oklahoma State - Drew Mestemaker/Caleb Hawkins3. BYU - Bear Bachmeier/LJ Martin4. Georgia - Gunner Stockton/Nate Frazier/Chauncey Bowens5. Oregon - Dante Moore/Jordan Davison/Dierre Hill6. Miami - Darian Mensah/Mark Fletcher Jr7. Texas - Arch Manning/Raleek Brown/Daylan ‘Hollywood’ Smothers8. USC - Jayden Maiava/Waymond Jordon/King Miller9. Ohio State - Julian Sayin/Bo Jackson10. Minnesota - Drake Lindsey/Darius TaylorDovers List:1. Ohio St - Julian Sayin/Bo Jackson2. Ole Miss - Trinidad Chambliss/Kewan Lacy3. Texas - Arch Manning/Raleek brown/Hollywood Smothers4. Oregon - Dante Moore/Jordon Davison/Dierre Hill5. USC - Jayden Maiva/King Miller/Waymond Jordan 6. Georgia - Gunner Stockton/Nate Frazier/Chauncey Bowens7. Notre dame - CJ Carr/Aneyas Williams8. BYU - Bear Bachmeier/LJ Martin9. Boise St - Maddux Madsen/Dylan Riley10 LSU - Sam Leavitt/Harlem Berry/Caden Durham
Transcribe →Get ready to hate-watch Texas Tech. Brendan Sorsby will play for the Red Raiders in 2026.
Jun 900:26:17Tap to summarizeBrendan Sorsby was awarded an injunction that effectively allows him to play for Texas Tech for the 2026 season. The NCAA will attempt to appeal the ruling, but at this point it seems like the NCAA is a toothless tiger and utterly impotent. Agree or disagree with the ruling, this makes Texas Tech must watch TV for 2026. Fans of any team in college will have a reason to tune into a Texas Tech game to see if justice is being served or if Tech and Sorsby are 'getting away with it' so to speak.This could also be a sign that we are in a new world where gambling and betting on your own team is no longer the deal breaker it used to be. Perhaps we are crossing into a world where you need to be proven to have actually fixed a game to be punished. At this point the NCAA seems like a relic that has no authority and a new system needs to be put in place.
Transcribe →Steelers: One more year with Aaron Rogers, one more quick playoff exit?
May 2300:12:11Tap to summarizeAaron Rodgers is back for what he says will be his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This is a catch 22 for Steelers fans because Rodgers is better than any other quarterback on the team, but likely not good enough to get to a Super Bowl. This leaves them in a familiar position of finishing with a middle of the pack first round draft pick in 2027 which will likely leave them on the outside looking in for their next franchise QB.
Transcribe →Where will Brendan Sorsby be in September?
May 1800:34:09Tap to summarizeIn today's episode we discuss the Brendan Sorsby situation with Texas Tech and what the possible outcomes are in the coming months. He has hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler who has multiple recent wins against the NCAA and also represented high profile NFL players. NIL makes this case much less clear than previous gambling cases with the NCAA. If he were to stay in college and be eligible to play, Texas Tech should be the favorite to win the BIG 12. If he is denied eligibility, Sorsby could go to the NFL supplemental draft in July where teams can bid on him. If this happens, Sorsby could be on an NFL roster competing for a spot in September.
Transcribe →Offseason sucks, at least we have the NFL Draft to talk about.
May 1800:33:43Tap to summarizeIt's painful waiting for the next season of NFL and college football to start. The NFL draft at least provides a bit of entertainment. In today's episode we at least try to come up with something interesting to talk about from the results of the first round. Just like every other draft, it's all just speculation and guessing. Nobody will know if any of these picks were the 'right' pick until we see them playing on Sundays.
Transcribe →Where should Dexter Lawrence go? Ravens, Raiders, 49ers, Titans, Jags, Texans, Pats, stay in NYC?
Apr 2100:19:23Tap to summarizeDexter Lawrence demanding a trade is the only thing worth talking about right now in a weak NFL off season news cycle this week. Despite a lower than normal sack and tackle total last year, Sexy Dexy is still an elite defensive tackle, and most of the NFL would love to have him on their roster. We chat about where he could go if the Giants do give him what he wants to retain his services.
Transcribe →Raiders Signing Cousins clear sign Mendoza will be #1 pick.
Apr 2100:22:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Saturday vs Sunday we discuss the Raiders signing Cousins and how that seems to be a clear sign they will be drafting Fernando Mendoza #1 overall. Cousins seems like a great fit for both the week 1 starter and a mentor to Mendoza. Regardless of what happens, the Raiders will be a very interesting team to watch in 2026. We also discuss Geno Smith returning to the New York Jets and what the Jets fans must think of yet another placeholder, and the 49ers playing the Rams in Australia week one.
Transcribe →Who Can Win a National Championship in Basketball & Football?
Mar 2400:35:57Tap to summarizeMarch Madness bracket is set. Today we discuss which schools have a realistic shot and competing for a national championship in both basketball and football. This used to be a very short list, but NIL may be changing the landscape and opening the door to many more school having a legitimate shot and winning it all in both basketball and football.
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