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Welcome to Ringer Tailgate—the college football show where sharp analysis, wild banter, and just the right amount of chaos collide. Van Lathan, Joel Anderson, and Tate Frazier are your sideline squad for SEC showdowns, Big Ten brawls, West Coast weirdness, and everything in between. It’s your ultimate CFB hangout: smarter than your average fan forum, but way more fun than your coach’s press conference. New episodes drop every Wednesday, and you can catch the crew live on YouTube every Saturday evening throughout the season.
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Tate, Joel, and Van react to the AP Top 25 as Texas takes the top spot. Later in the show, the guys preview the top matchups of Week 3 headlined by Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss (0:00) Intro (09:45) One big reaction (17:22) One big question (36:24) Quote of the Week (48:04) One big prediction (01:05:57) Favorite other matchup (01:22:55) Big Van on Campus (01:39:51) Headlines of the week (01:51:47) Joel's blind rankings Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/Tailgate The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the fourth quarter of the Ohio State–Texas game. The guys react to the early college football action as well. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias and Alysha TsujiAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil Score big with Dr Pepper Tic Tac. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van are previewing the biggest games of Week 2, and Big Van on Campus returns with an epic list. (0:00) Intro (03:32) One big reaction (08:58) One big question (38:10) One big prediction (55:00) Favorite other matchup (01:08:57) Big Van on Campus (01:20:30) Headlines of the week (01:33:56) Joel's blind rankings Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/Tailgate The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the fourth quarter of the Clemson-LSU game. The guys react to the early college football action as well. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Jeff Shearin Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Cam Newton to discuss his legendary college career. Then the guys react to UNC's upset victory over TCU. (0:00) Intro (05:49) Insta-Gaters (21:09) One Big Guest (Cam Newton) (01:08:54) One Big Reaction (Week 0) (01:32:54) One Big Question (01:54:54) Headlines of the Week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Cam NewtonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/Tailgate The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van are joined by Todd McShay to discuss the biggest headlines heading into the college football season. Then the guys give their Week Zero predictions (0:00) Intro (16:10) One big guest (Todd McShay) (01:17:23) One big prediction (Week Zero) (01:31:09) Tailgate preseason awards (01:48:06) Headlines of the week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Todd McShayProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Van, and Joel discuss Clemson being left out of the AP Top 25 and why Oregon is not number one. Plus, the guys pick their conference winners (including the Pac-12). Then they wrap up with the Headlines of the Week. (00:00) Intro (13:30) One Big Reaction (AP Top 25) (47:02) One Big Question (01:05:03) One Big Prediction (01:20:00) Overreaction of the Week (01:40:15) Headlines of the Week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Van, and Joel gear up as they break down The Athletic's annual "Freaks List" and then give their thoughts on which week of the CFB season will be the best (00:00) Intro (15:58) One Big Reaction (The "Freaks List") (47:06) One Big Question (59:20) Overreaction of the Week (01:09:20) Headlines of the Week Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Van, and Joel are closer than ever to the start of the 2026 CFB season (00:00) Intro (13:33) ALS challenge (22:35) Coaches Poll Top 25 reactions (42:31) New coaches, biggest splash (01:22:53) Akron offensive coordinator raffle (01:36:11) Top five headlines Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Van, and Joel crack open the "Tailbag" (mailbag) to answer your most pressing college football questions. (05:37) Ultimate tailgate venues (12:11) CFB super league (17:07) A new playoff system (20:00) More respect for Pat White (25:44) Tailgate ‘Rewatchables’ pick (29:34) 'Year of the Bull' (33:30) Joel’s top cities to live in (36:02) Most attractive men (40:02) Joel has ADHD? (55:34) Lionel Richie invented "raise the roof"? Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines as the college football offseason heads into the homestretch. (0:00) Intro (02:46) ALS challenge (29:34) Coaches on the hot seat (42:36) The SEC’s plan B (51:34) QB rankings (01:07:18) Michigan athletic director leaving (01:20:04) Lane Kiffin as Adonis (01:24:03) Who wore it better? Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van take a break from the fútbol to talk through college football’s biggest story lines. (0:00) Intro (19:28) “Ho sh-t” or “no sh-t”? (48:42) Best players of all time by jersey number (01:06:04) College fantasy football (01:18:01) Big 12 and Monster Energy partnership (01:22:43) Brian Kelly on his Notre Dame exit Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Make your rise. Learn more about the MVP Bundle now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A week closer to the college season, Tate, Joel, and Van dig into the top headlines of the week before taking a holiday break. (0:00) Intro(15:45) Manning Passing Academy(32:14) Did John Mateer get too buff?(51:40) 'EA Sports CFB 27' ratings reveal(55:48) World Cup sh-t talk(01:09:38) Unfair expectations for Arch Manning last year?(01:21:04) CFL closes the door on Brendan Sorsby(01:25:54) Return of the Pac-12(01:40:42) Chris Johnson's ALS announcement(01:49:00) The white Lakers and LeBron leaving Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil Level up your season. Become an MVP Plus Member today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It’s the offseason (and a slower news week). The fellas hit on a variety of topics, so buckle up. (0:00) Intro (4:31) NBA draft reactions (23:00) Eva Longoria and Hallmark movies (41:46) The Stacey Dash and Ben Carson tangent (1:05:36) Brian Kelly calling games for CBS (1:07:25) Age-based eligibility (1:09:31) Lane Kiffin headed to the top? (1:11:42) QBs at Manning camp Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van discuss Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft before welcoming his lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, to help break down the developments. (0:00) Intro(10:26) Brendan Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft(28:38) Sorsby worth a first-round pick?(30:58) Jeffrey Kessler joins the show(01:21:23) Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027?(01:23:47) Dabo Swinney on the state of CFB(01:31:10) SMU’s title chances(01:36:47) James Franklin’s vision(01:46:28) Army's football sponsorship(01:47:32) One Big Debate: Jalen Brunson and the salary cap Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Jeffrey KesslerProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van welcome ESPN’s Jay Bilas to help break down what the Brendan Sorsby decision means for college athletics. (0:00) Intro(02:44) Did Sinbad invent "raise the roof"?(07:50) A Drake and Sauce Walka tangent(15:15) Wemby a dirty player?(18:21) Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby decision(43:26) Jay Bilas joins the show(01:20:24) Schools not playing Texas Tech?(01:26:53) Pat McAfee’s paycheck(01:30:34) Preseason rankings(01:37:58) Lincoln Riley on the hot seat?(01:42:39) Clemson ready to be back on top? Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonGuest: Jay BilasProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van start the countdown to the college football season. (0:00) Intro (2:00) NBA Finals favorites (20:57) EA’s 'College Football 27' cover (27:30) Curt Cignetti: The sport is in danger (44:59) A political tangent (1:00:36) Texas Tech responds to Texas (1:06:10) 2027 HOF Ballot (1:11:23) USC’s Jayden Maiava (1:12:26) Paul Finebaum on Brendan Sorsby (1:16:24) Pete Golding on Lane Kiffin (1:19:41) NC State's international game moved (1:26:58) Beef of the Week: Joel vs. Jay-Z fans Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Oscar De La Luz, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van check in on some of the top headlines at this point in the college football offseason. (0:00) Intro (6:05) Way-too-early CFP predictions (24:37) Start/Bench/Cut (30:39) The Brendan Sorsby situation (39:08) Steve Sarkisian vs. Texas Tech (42:00) Coach Orgeron’s back at LSU (49:57) NBA playoffs Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel Anderson Producers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr. Additional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tate, Joel, and Van are back to their normal programming to discuss the latest news around college football. Expansion seems to be looming, but what good does that do for players? Plus, Joel took time to discuss his performance at the UCLA practice facility.(0:00) Intro(08:00) Recapping UCLA facility footage(29:29) Story of the week: CFP expansion(45:30) Top five headlines of the weekHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production Support: Billy GilThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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