Ringer Tailgate

The Future of UCLA Football With Bob Chesney

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van had full access at the Rose Bowl, where they caught up with Pac-12 legend T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Then they headed west to UCLA to catch up with Bob Chesney.

(0:00) Intro

(03:25) T.J. Houshmandzadeh interview

(06:16) Houshmandzadeh on training players and UCLA's outlook

(07:28) Houshmandzadeh's hair secrets

(09:42) Bob Chesney interview

(10:33) Chesney on how important it is to deliver at UCLA

(13:12) Chesney on UCLA's recruiting class

(17:40) Chesney on his mentors

(27:30) Chesney on Nico Iamaleava

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Guests: T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Bob Chesney

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Did the UCLA Spring Game Convince Joel to Move West? Plus, Trinidad Chambliss Considered LSU

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van are back together in Los Angeles.

(0:00) Intro
(03:15) One Big Reaction
(15:22) UNC vs. Duke
(21:10) Story of the Week
(32:19) Top Five Headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted, and More NFL Draft Takeaways, Plus Gambling Addiction in CFB

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van react to the aftermath of the 2026 NFL draft.

(0:00) Intro
(3:00) Jokic vs. Olajuwon
(34:30) One Big Reaction
(01:09:40) Story of the Week
(01:20:56) Top Five Headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Bill Simmons Joins the Show, Plus a 2026 NFL Draft Preview

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Bill joins Tate, Joel, and Van to kick off the show before the fellas dig into the top storylines of the 2026 NFL draft.

(0:00) Bill Simmons joins the show
(11:04) Bill’s NFL draft take
(20:53) Fernando Mendoza’s dad vs. Billy Gil
(35:12) Joel’s Big Board 2.0
(01:05:32) Joel Story Time
(01:19:46) Top Five Headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Bill Bellamy and Rebooting the Booty Call, Plus the Russini-Vrabel Situation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:27:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van react to Dianna Russini’s resignation and Mike Vrabel’s consequences, or lack thereof. Then comedian Bill Bellamy raises the roof and joins the fellas on the show.

(0:00) Intro

(9:50) New CFP logo

(12:46) Ethics, journalism, and Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel

(29:29) Bill Bellamy joins the show

(01:18:03) Top Five Headlines of the Week

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Guest: Bill Bellamy

Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan Frias

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Michigan and the New Era of College Basketball, Plus Joel’s NFL Draft Big Board

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:21:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van react to the University of Michigan’s historic tournament run before Joel reveals his big board. Plus, a new segment: Ho Shit or No Shit?

(0:00) Intro

(25:24) One Big Reaction: Michigan winning it all

(45:06) Van’s TED Talk

(53:33) Joel’s NFL draft big board

(01:10:22) Ho Shit or No Shit?

(01:48:37) Overreaction of the Week: Tussling

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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CFB Headlines and a Final Four Preview With Clark Kellogg

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:04:00 -0000

Tate, Van, and Billy gang up on Joel before welcoming college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg to break down the Final Four matchups.

(0:00) Raising the roof

(12:55) Jay-Z and regional rap

(39:10) Clark Kellogg joins the show

(01:11:36) CFB offseason headlines

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Guest: Clark Kellogg

Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan Frias

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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South Carolina Legend Marcus Lattimore Shares How Football Shaped His Life. Then, a Tailgate Race Sparks Combine Hype

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:32:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van react to the firing of Hubert Davis and give their thoughts on potential candidates for North Carolina. Then, Marcus Lattimore shares how football impacted his life and discusses the aftermath of his injury.
(0:00) Intro
(10:29) Billy racing the Freeze
(30:10) Tate reacts to the Hubert Davis firing
(45:42) Marcus Lattimore Interview
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Guest: Marcus Lattimore
Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan Frias
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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March Madness Takeover Begins

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:36:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van go full-court press on the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
(0:00) Intro
(15:47) The NCAA tournament begins
(26:01) The 1-seed in the best position
(53:20) National championship picks
Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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Offseason Grab Bag: Bam’s 83 Points, USA Baseball in Crisis, and Sherrone Moore Update

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:04:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van dip into the offseason grab bag for a mix of topics around the sports world.

(0:00) Intro

(6:09) Bam Adebayo’s 83 points

(40:23) USA Baseball in the WBC

(1:05:12) Target boycott

(1:15:15) Matt Patricia gets paid

(1:17:23) Sherrone Moore update

(1:23:27) Parker Livingstone explains his transfer

(1:25:40) Brian Kelly on Lane Kiffin and LSU

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Breakout Performers: Who Won the NFL Combine?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:24:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van take a look back at the 2026 NFL combine and other college football headlines.

(0:00) Intro

(4:25) Sonny Styles's combine workout

(17:12) Who won the combine?

(21:50) Joel disses the world?

(43:14) Joel’s Beyoncé story

(46:55) Van’s dad’s Halle Berry story

(50:50) Top QBs

(54:03) Sneaky underdog QBs

(59:07) A Fernando Mendoza question

(1:14:35) NIL tax breaks in Mississippi

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Trump’s Sit-Down With Josh Pate, NFL Combine Preview, and Big Ten vs. SEC

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:40:00 -0000

The college football offseason continues, but Tate, Joel, and Van are here to get you through it.

(0:00) Intro

(12:18) Josh Pate’s Donald Trump interview

(56:16) NFL combine preview

(01:04:25) Orlovsky’s ominous Mendoza tweet

(01:14:16) Big Ten vs. SEC

(01:25:54) Top five headlines

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Chambliss Returns, Praying on Michael Jordan’s Downfall, and Headlines of the Week

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:32:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van help get you through the dog days of the college football offseason.
(0:00) Intro
(11:23) Trinidad Chambliss returns
(30:39) Deuce Knight having to wait
(33:37) Joe Judge and fatherhood
(37:06) Belichick’s new starter at UNC
(52:50) Headlines of the Week
Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil
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College Pipelines on Display at Super Bowl LX

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van break down their biggest takeaways from Super Bowl Sunday, including which college football programs benefited the most from the big game. The guys also react to Kirk Herbstreit’s comments about college football potentially needing to break away and what that could mean for the sport moving forward.

(0:00) Intro
(01:50) One Big Reaction
(39:25) One Big Question
(56:15) Overreaction of the Week
(01:06:53) Big Van on Campus

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Jonathan Frias, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Welcome to the Offseason: National Signing Day, Deion’s Fines, and Senior Bowl Recap

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:52:00 -0000

The offseason is here! Tate, Joel, and Van are here to guide you through what’s already turning out to be an active offseason.

(0:00) Intro
(20:23) National signing day
(35:27) Deion Sanders fining players
(46:25) Senior Bowl reactions
(58:10) Lane Kiffin’s MAGA tweet

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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Silk Suits and Pure Spite: The Ringer Tailgate Haters Ball

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:00 -0000

Indiana has been crowned the champion, and now Tate, Joel, and Van sit down to give their awards for the season that was.

(0:00) Intro
(05:23) Ho of the Year
(10:09) Daddy of the Year
(13:12) Trevone Boykin Award
(17:33) Dan Lanning Coach of the Year
(19:31) TJ Finley Award
(22:42) Bust of the Year
(25:54) Most Shocking Result
(30:56) 227 Award
(34:15) Beef of the Year
(42:08) Bag Drop of the Year
(49:16) Hater of the Year
(50:39) Image Makeover of the Year
(54:53) Comeback of the Year
(57:39) Character of the Year
(01:05:43) Best Friend of the Program
(01:10:01) The Joel Award
(01:30:27) Parting shots

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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The B1G’s Dominance, Ladies for Mendoza, and Duke Sues Mensah

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:48:00 -0000

With the national championship officially behind us, Tate, Joel, and Van sit down for a quick look back (and ahead).

(0:00) Intro

(3:26) One Final Reaction: The Big Ten's success

(27:46) One Big Question: Best under-discussed story line

(37:19) Ladies for Fernando Mendoza

(56:35) Duke suing Darian Mensah

(1:08:10) Big Van on Campus

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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CFP National Championship Live Reactions

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:49:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel for live reactions to the CFP National Championship.

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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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National Championship Preview: Which Team Winning Is Best for the Sport?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:43:00 -0000

The CFP national championship game has been set, and Tate, Joel, and Van are here to dive into the matchup.

(0:00) Intro

(2:34) Championship game plans

(8:14) One Big Prediction

(17:30) IU vs. Miami: Who has proved themselves more?

(21:59) Joel’s top QBs

(31:52) Which team winning would be better for the sport?

(37:46) Experts implying cheating

(57:31) One thing to watch

(1:01:31) Coaching matchup

(1:07:04 ) Big Van on Campus

(1:19:23) The Great Lake tangent

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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CFP Semifinals Live Reactions

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:21:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel for live reactions to the CFP semifinals.

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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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Which Team Winning CFP Is the Best Story Line? Plus, Transfer Portal Talk.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:56:00 -0000

The College Football Playoff semifinals are here, so Tate, Joel, and Van are here to break it all down before digging into the transfer portal.

(0:00) Intro
(01:38) CFP semifinal predictions
(25:14) Which winner would be the best story line?
(33:24) Oregon vs. Indiana preview
(52:47) Joel’s 'Real World' stories
(01:04:00) Brendan Sorsby to Texas Tech
(01:21:25) Where’s Dylan Raiola going?
(01:33:08) Big Van on Campus
(01:44:00) Billy’s parting shots

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.
Additional Production Support: Billy Gil

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CFP Quarterfinals Live Reactions

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:05:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel LIVE REACTIONS to the CFP Quarterfinals The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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CFP Quarterfinals Preview: Will Indiana Remind Everyone Who's Number One? Does Texas Tech Have a Chance Against Oregon?

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:43:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van break down the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups, taking a close look at each game. They get into whether the underdogs may actually have the edge when the postseason kicks off before turning their attention to Michigan to debate the Wolverines’ choice of new head coach and whether questions still remain about the program’s direction. Then they talk this week’s Overreaction of the Week as they tackle the growing chatter around the USC–Notre Dame rivalry potentially coming to a halt and whether the concern is justified or completely overblown.

(0:00) Intro
(04:26) One Big Prediction
(31:55) Conference Bowl Records
(42:50) One Big Question
(54:53) Overreaction of the Week
(01:12:54) Favorite CFP Matchups

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Best Remaining Bowl Games and TJ Finley Drops by for Big Van on Campus

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:33:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van break down Texas A&M’s season from top to bottom before debating the best remaining bowl games to watch. The show wraps up with a special appearance from TJ Finley, who joins the guys to talk about his journey and longevity in college football.

(0:00) Intro
(10:21) One Big Reaction
(31:31) Favorite remaining bowl games
(45:58) Big Van on Campus with TJ Finley

(01:26:20) Parting thoughts

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan, Joel Anderson, and TJ Finley

Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr., and Jonathan Frias

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CFB Round 1 LIVE REACTIONS | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel LIVE REACTIONS to Round 1 of College Football! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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Playoff Predictions, Heisman Reactions, and Rejected From the National Championship Game

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:09:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van gear up for the first round of the 2025 College Football Playoff.

(0:00) Intro

(02:22) One Big Prediction

(21:42) Rejected for the national championship game

(34:20) Heisman reactions: Fernando Mendoza and Diego Pavia

(43:23) Why does CFB hate Cinderellas?

(55:25) Favorite Round 1 matchup

(01:03:37) Guess the story lines

(01:11:12) Big Van on Campus

(01:22:49) Billy’s hypothetical

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Alysha Tsuji, Donnie Beacham Jr. and Jonathan Frias

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Michigan Fires Sherrone Moore, Entertaining Outcomes in the CFP, and Heisman Hype

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:53:00 -0000

With the playoff bracket set, Tate, Joel, and Van take a look at the most entertaining potential outcomes of the tournament, before reacting to Michigan’s decision to fire head coach Sherrone Moore

(0:00) Intro

(01:27) Heisman votes
(04:50) One Big Prediction
(19:26) Most entertaining outcomes
(57:12) Overreaction of the week
(01:06:12) Michigan fires Sherrone Moore

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias
Social Producers: Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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CFP Bracket Is Set, But Did the Committee Get It Right?

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:47:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van react to the CFP bracket being set and how Notre Dame is handling being left out of the playoff.

(0:00) Intro
(01:22) One Big Reaction
(24:17) One Big Question
(44:56) Final Take

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias
Social Producers: Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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Championship Weekend LIVE REACTIONS: Who Reigns Supreme in the SEC? And #1 vs.#2 | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:07:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel reacting LIVE to Championship Weekend of College Football action! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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The Coaching Carousel: Lane Leaves for LSU, and What’s Penn St. Up To?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:54:00 -0000

The shuffling of coaches has begun! The guys dig into the changes in leadership happening across the college football landscape.

(0:00) Intro

(01:51) Lane Kiffin ditches Ole Miss for LSU

(37:02) Joel: Would Penn St. be interested in this candidate?

(43:44) One Big Question: Who is Jimmy Sexton?

(01:12:23) Conference Championships

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias

Social Producers: Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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CFB Week 14 LIVE Reactions: Ohio State-Michigan and What's Next for Lane Kiffin? | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:31:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel reacting LIVE to all of the week 14 college football action! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, Jack Wilson, and Billy Gil

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CFP Latest Rankings, Diving Into Rivalry Week, Plus a Special Guest

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:08:00 -0000

Rivalry weekend! Let's dig into the latest in the world of college football!

(0:00) Intro
(01:43) One Big Reaction: CFP rankings
(24:00) Overreaction of the Week: Dan Lanning on USC
(46:08) Start/Bench/Cut: Lane Kiffin edition
(55:44) Biggest games of Week 14
(01:11:26) Big Van on Campus

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producer: Jonathan Frias & Billy Gil
Social Producer: Alysha Tsuji

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CFB Week 13 LIVE Reactions: USC-Oregon and Can Texas Bounce Back? | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:19:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel reacting LIVE to all of the week 13 college football action!

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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Alysha Tsuji Jack Wilson and Billy Gil

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New Top Five in the CFP, Plus Are Kiffin and Sarkisian Leaving?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:56:00 -0000

Week 13 is days away; let's dig into the latest in the world of college football!

(0:00) Intro

(03:40) One Big Reaction: New top five

(26:24) Billy Gil’s proposal

(44:12) Lane Kiffin’s status at Ole Miss

(56:40) Overreaction of the Week: Steve Sarkisian

(01:15:02) James Franklin at Virginia Tech

(01:18:20) Biggest games of Week 13

(01:23:06) Bill Belichick at an adult cheerleading event

(01:30:08) Big Van on Campus: Junction Boys

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producer: Jonathan Frias

Social Producers: Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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CFB Week 12 LIVE Reactions: Alabama, USC, Texas-Georgia and More!

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:31:00 -0000

Tate, Van, and Joel reacting live to all of the week 12 college football action!

(0:00) INTRO
(06:18) FIRST FACT

(24:06) ONE BIG REACTION
(01:09:08) ONE BIG QUESTION

Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji Jack Wilson and Billy Gil

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No Cinderella Stories in CFB, Plus Fraud Alert for Week 12

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:23:00 -0000

(0:00) Intro
(06:07) One Big Reaction: CFP rankings
(25:03) One Big Question: Lane Kiffin and Texas A&M
(32:44) Fraud Alert
(42:40) Overreaction of the Week
(51:25) Biggest games of Week 12
(0154) Big Van on Campus
(01:27:18) Billy Gil’s last callHost: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producer: Jonathan Frias
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CFB Week 11 LIVE Reactions: Indiana, Georgia, BYU-Texas Tech and More! | Ringer Tailgate

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 23:48:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel reacting LIVE to all of the week 11 college football action!

0:00 Welcome to Ringer Tailgate!
3:00 Reaction to Texas Tech's Win Over BYU
11:20 Indiana Escapes Penn State
29:15 What's the future like for Deion Sanders and Colorado?
36:55 What's Indiana's historical program comp?
44:25 What happened to Diego Pavia and Vandy?
47:15 Who's the top QB prospect right now?
56:29 Evaluating Darryn Peterson
59:48 Worst field conditions ever played in?
1:04:19 Virginia is on fraud watch
1:11:49 Parting shots

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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jack Wilson, Conor Nevins, Billy Gil, Tucker Tashjian and Alysha Tsuji

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Reacting to the CFP Rankings, and Hugh Freeze Chose Golf Over Auburn

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:28:00 -0000

It’s Week 11 of the college football season. Let’s get into it!

(0:00) Intro

(01:54) One Big Reaction: CFP rankings

(43:21) Hugh Freeze fired from Auburn

(01:02:43) Overreaction of the Week: Dabo Swinney

(01:10:41) Biggest matchups of Week 11

(01:24:03) Big Van on Campus

(01:36:45) Parting shots

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producer: Jonathan Frias
Social Producers: Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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CFB Week 10 LIVE Reactions: Miami & Vandy's Playoff Hopes, OSU on top + LSU Latest | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 01:43:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Joel reacting LIVE to all of the week 10 college football action!

0:00 Welcome to Ringer Tailgate

3:55 Miami is in HELL

18:22 Is Vandy a CFP Candidate?

33:15 Is Jeremiah Smith the best player in CFB?

42:05 Julian Sayin is now leading the Heisman Odds

49:05 The latest around LSU

1:06:00 West Virginia Signature Win

1:07:53 Will Urban Meyer Coach Again?

1:22:25 DeSean Jackson's Delaware State Defeats Michael Vick's Norfolk State

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The Firing of Brian Kelly and a Look at LSU’s Future

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:39:00 -0000

Week 10 got here fast. Tate, Joel, and Van are here to look back at Brian Kelly’s tenure at LSU and look ahead to potential replacements before they break down the matchups in what the fellas dubbed a “hating-ass weekend.”

(0:00) Intro
(03:05) One Big Reaction: Brian Kelly fired
(36:26) One Big Question: Best replacement
(01:02:06) Pause of the Week
(01:03:39) Start/Bench/Cut
(01:08:56) Matchups of Week 10

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producer: Jonathan Frias
Social Producers: Alysha Tsuji and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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CFB Week 9 LIVE Reactions: Ole Miss-Oklahoma, Missouri-Vandy, Texas and More! | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:41:00 -0000

Join Tate, Van, and Bryan Curtis reacting LIVE to all of the week 9 college football action! 0:00 Welcome to Ringer Tailgate!
2:58 Fernando Mendoza and Indiana Hoosiers ROLL on UCLA
7:55 Steve Sarkisian NFL Rumors
14:38 Arch Manning is "Cream of the Crap""
17:38 Is Haynes King a Heisman Candidate
18:40 Ole Miss Lane Kiffin beats Oklahoma
23:28 G5 Super Bowl Reaction: South Florida Defeats Memphis
27:35 Can Normal Coaches Contend for a Championship?
31:20 This season is Chaos, Nothing is Uncertain
34:40 Missouri-Vandy Reactions
37:20 Reaction to this season's College Gameday broadcast
46:50 Did John Mateer come back too soon?
53:05 "This is the worst Heisman race ever"
58:15 Texas-Mississippi State OT Live Reactions
1:23:55 Could Nick Saban Return to Coaching? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Bryan Curtis Producers: Jack Wilson, Conor Nevins, Billy Gil, Tucker Tashjian and Alysha Tsuji

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The Fallout From the Napier Firing, Top Teams Continue to Tumble, and Big Van on Campus

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:08:00 -0000

It’s Week 9, and Tate, Joel, and Van are here to get you set for the college football slate.

(0:00) INTRO
(22:53) One Big Reaction
(47:04) Overreaction of the Week
(53:55) Biggest Games of the Week
(01:09:05) Big Van on Campus

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producer: Jonathan Frias
Social Producer: Alysha Tsuji

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CFB Week 8 LIVE Reactions: Van Crashes Out, LSU's Loss, Georgia's Win & More | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:52:00 -0000

Join Tate, Joel, and Van reacting LIVE to all of the week 8 college football action!

0:00 Welcome to Ringer Tailgate

1:15 Van Crashes Out from Another LSU Loss

14:15 Time for LSU to Fire Brian Kelly?

22:20 Is Diego Pavia a Heisman Contender?

35:43 Reaction to Georgia's win over Ole Miss

47:45 Miami's Loss & The U will NEVER be back

56:55 More Week 8 Reactions

1:04:07 What's Next for James Franklin?

1:09:35 What's the Best Potential Head Coach Opening?

1:14:35 More Week 8 Takeaways

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Penn State and Other Teams at the Gates of Hell, Plus Sherrone Moore’s Blue-Collar Jacket

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:33:00 -0000

It’s Week 8 already? Tate, Joel, and Van are here to get you set for this week in college football.

(00:00) INTRO

(06:27) Gates of Hell

(45:58) One Big Reaction

(62:33) Biggest Games of the Week

(81:54) Big Van on Campus

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias and Donnie Beacham Jr.

Social: Alysha Tsuji

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Week 7 LIVE Reactions: Is Ty "BIG DADDY" Simpson The Heisman Favorite? FSU is Unraveling, Who are the best Teams in CFB right now and more! | Ringer Tailgate

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:06:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van react LIVE to all of the week 7 college football action!

0:00 Welcome to Ringer Tailgate!

1:32 Week 7 Reactions

2:42 FSU is Unraveling

10:55 What was DeShaun Foster Doing?! UCLA wins 2 in a Row

18:50 Shoutout to the Pac-12

22:15 Who's the best team in CFB right now?

26:15 Reacting to the Biggest Matchups in Week 7

30:12 Ty "BIG DADDY" Simpson Leads Alabama over Mizzou

32:55 Reacting to Indiana vs Oregon

44:10 Time to Cross Off Illinois?

46:05 Contender or Pretenders?

52:55 Status of Colorado Football

1:00:20 More Week 7 Reactions

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Bill Belichick’s Exit Strategy and Football in the State of Texas

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:14:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van are all set for Week 7 of the college football season.

(0:00) Intro

(3:24) Belichick leaving UNC already?

(20:56) Van’s Big Reaction: Miami is the most complete team

(24:51) Tate’s Big Reaction: Malachi Toney is electric

(26:58) Joel’s Big Reaction: Steve Sarkisian can’t last like this

(34:07) Overreaction of the Week

(37:50) First Fact: Texas Tech 5-0

(43:41) Start/Bench/Cut: Heisman favorites

(51:01) Biggest games of Week 7

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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CFB Week 6 LIVE Reactions: UCLA Stuns Penn State, Texas Falls to Florida and More | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 02:08:00 -0000

Join Tate, Joel, and Van reacting LIVE to all of the week 6 college football action!

0:00 Welcome to Ringer Tailgate
8:50 Texas Falls to Florida

27:15 Diego Pavia's Practice Kneel and Loss to Alabama

45:07 Is UNC the worst team in College Football?

1:00:15 Travel is Impacting Games

1:17:35 Reaction to Cincinnati Beating Iowa State

1:23:53 Van on Kyren Lacy

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Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Jack Wilson, Conor Nevins, Tucker Tashjian and Alysha Tsuji

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The Best Team in the SEC, Johnny “Mentor” Manziel, and the Biggest Games of Week 6

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:51:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van get ready for Week 6.

(0:00) Intro

(4:19) CFB more like NFL

(8:55) Kirby Smart shook by Bama

(16:45) James Franklin is who we thought he was

(24:47) Best team in the SEC

(36:24) Most disrespected undefeated team

(42:58) Fraud detection

(53:01) Biggest games of Week 6

(1:09:15) Big Van on Campus

(1:19:45) Parting shots

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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CFB Week 5 LIVE Reactions: LSU Loses, Notre Dame Dominates, and More! | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 02:03:00 -0000

Join Tate, Joel, and Van reacting LIVE to all of the week 5 college football action! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Jack Wilson, Conor Nevins, Tucker Tashjian and Kyle Crichton

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Mike Gundy’s Last Move, Mateer’s Major Injury, and Big Van on Campus Breaking Down Lane Kiffin vs LSU

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:16:00 -0000

Tate, Joel and Van gear up for week 5.

(0:00) Intro

(3:25) Van: Talent is Meaningless

(14:43) Joel: John Mateer Won’t Finish Season

(21:53) Tate: Indiana’s Officially a Football School

(29:31) One Big Question

(36:53) Start/Bench/Cut: UCLA, VT, OK State

(44:24) Overreaction of the Week

(50:40) Biggest Games of Week 5

(1:01:05) Big Van on Campus

(1:10:46) Favorite Other Matchups

(1:18:46) Complimentary Football: Michael Irvin

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Jonathan Frias, and Donnie Beacham Jr.

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CFB Week 4 LIVE Reactions to Clemson Losing AGAIN, Michigan's win over Nebraska and More! | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:34:00 -0000

Join Tate, Joel, and Van reacting LIVE to all of the week 4 college football action! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Jack Wilson, Conor Nevins, Tucker Tashjian and Kyle Crichton

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What’s Next for Notre Dame, Week 3 Firings, and Diego Pavia’s Mom's Date

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:55:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van get ready for Week 4!

(0:00) Welcome to Ringer Tailgate

(4:17) What's next for Notre Dame?

(14:25) Texas A&M is the best team in Texas

(20:30) Maybe this isn't a QB-rich year

(26:15) Start/Bench/Cut: DJ Lagway, Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik

(36:10) Week 3 coach firings

(47:06) Brian Kelly vs. local reporter

(59:30) Biggest Week 4 matchups

(1:05:45) Favorite other matchups

(1:13:56) Big Van on Campus

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Jonathan Frias

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LIVE Week 3: Coach Prime is Baffled, Clemson is Toast, & TEN/UGA Reactions | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 01:07:00 -0000

Join Tate, Joel, and Van reacting LIVE to all of the week 3 college football action!
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Host: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Steve Ceruti, Jack Wilson, Conor Nevins, Tucker Tashjian and Kyle Crichton

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Billy Napier's Hot Seat, Sark Trash Talk, and AP Poll Overreactions

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:11:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van get ready for Week 3!

(0:00) Welcome to Ringer Tailgate

(2:54) Billy Napier is back on the hot seat

(15:35) Steve Sarkisian's evasive comments

(24:17) Tough Michigan loss to Oklahoma

(28:30) Is it worth developing young QBs anymore?

(36:43) AP Top 25 backlash and overreactions

(50:32) Start/Bench/Cut Coaches Edition: Bill Belichick, Michael Vick, and DeSean Jackson

(1:00:47) Biggest Week 3 matchups

(1:12:46) Other Week 3 matchups

(1:21:37) Big Van On Campus

Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Kyle Crichton, Steve Ceruti, and Jonathan Frias

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Week 2 CFB LIVE reactions: Oregon dominates, Clemson struggles, & Florida loses | Ringer Tailgate

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 01:05:00 -0000

Join Tate, Joel, and Van reacting LIVE to all of the week 2 college football action! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Steve Ceruti, Jack Wilson, Conor Nevins, Tucker Tashjian and Kyle Crichton

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Belichick’s First College Game, Miami’s Back, and the Real No. 1 Team in the Country

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:41:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van get ready for Week 2!
(0:00) Welcome to Ringer Tailgate
(2:03) UNC's Week 1 thrashing
(12:42) LSU's impressive win vs. Clemson
(22:15) Is "the U" back?
(32:00) Who is the ACTUAL no. 1 team in the country?
(41:50) Week 2 matchups
(54:30) Ohio State band vs. Grambling State band
(1:04:03) Big Van on Campus: Ryan Day's nipple piercing and the LSU-Clemson fight
(1:11:45) Closing shout-outs
Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson
Producers: Kyle Crichton, Steve Ceruti, and Jonathan Frias
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LIVE: Alabama Loses, Arch Manning Craters and More Week 1 Reactions

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 01:35:00 -0000

Join Tate, Joel, and Van live after Texas vs. Ohio State! We react to Arch's start and the rest of the first week of College Football. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan and Joel Anderson Producers: Steve Ceruti, Jack Wilson, Conor Nevins, Tucker Tashjian and Victoria Valencia

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Week 1 War With Three Top-10 Matchups, Plus Bold Predictions

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:09:00 -0000

Tate, Joel, and Van kick off the show discussing whether or not this is the best Week 1 ever.

(0:00) Welcome to Ringer Tailgate

(0:30) Biggest Week 1 ever

(2:26) Lee Corso’s final chapter

(7:40) Ohio State vs. Texas

(17:43) LSU vs. Clemson

(26:44) Miami vs. Notre Dame

(33:18) TCU vs. UNC

(40:01) Joel’s Big Prediction

(43:13) Van’s Big Prediction

(48:13) Coach Prime vs. Georgia Tech

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Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Jack Wilson, Jonathan Frias, Brian H. Waters, and Mike Wargon

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Introducing 'Ringer Tailgate'!

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:25:00 -0000

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Texas Title Doubts and the New SEC Hierarchy. Plus, Bold Predictions, Sleeper Teams, and More.

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:23:00 -0000

In the inaugural episode of Ringer Tailgate, Tate, Van, and Joel share their favorite college football memories, explain why Alabama may be on the outside looking in within the SEC, and reveal the teams they believe are most likely to make the playoff.

(0:00) Welcome to Ringer Tailgate!

(6:06) What’s the last great college game you attended?

(12:37) Preseason AP no. 1 teams historically don’t win the title

(16:00) Sark has brought stability back to Texas

(20:33) One big prediction

(35:13) Counterplay: Biggest zag of the offseason

(44:48) Alabama is not the class of college football anymore

(50:30) Coach Prime vs. Coach Belichick

(58:29) AP Top 25: Ranking teams by contender, pretender, or sleeper

(1:14:41) Trap Game Tracker: Where do we expect the biggest teams to stumble?

(1:20:06) Top five favorite college players of all time

(1:33:14) Big Van on Campus: What are the three best college campuses?

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Host: Tate Frazier

Guests: Van Lathan and Joel Anderson

Producers: Steve Ceruti, Jack Wilson, Jonathan Frias, and Mike Wargon

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