Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

That's certainly the case for Josh Pate, the host of " Josh Pate's College Football Show ". He named his top four college football quarterbacks heading into this season, and Mateer ranked second, behind only Florida's DJ Lagway. Mateer was ranked ahead of Clemson's Cade Klubnik and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellers.

Michigan was led by tight end Colston Loveland last season, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft selected by the Chicago Bears, who collected 56 receptions for 582 yards and five touchdowns.

With depth, experience and a starting quarterback with plenty of hype, the Florida Gators could make their debut in the College Football Playoff.

College football analyst Josh Pate has one of the SEC's premier powers hoisting the crown, but another missing the game altogether.

It's a very special episode of Andy & Ari On3, as we welcome Josh Pate to the show. From his favorite game he's ever covered to Nebraska making the College Football Playoff, Josh Pate talks about it all with Andy & Ari.

Jan. 10, 2024, was one of the bigger days in modern college football. Nick Saban decided to step away from the sport, retiring as Alabama‘s head coach. The man who won six national titles in Tuscaloosa — plus another at LSU — was no longer going to be on the sidelines.

Pate posted a poll on his X account asking whether Stetson Bennett deserved to be in the College Football Hall of Fame. The poll ruled in favor of yes, but 47.2% of people voted no.

With spring practice in full swing, Josh Pate reflected on the last couple of college football seasons and ranked his top 10 current programs in the nation on a recent episode of Late Kick.

The Illini are the favorite to lock in the Big Ten's fourth spot in the College Football Plaoff – but not in Pate's estimation