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Ringer Tailgate

by The Ringer

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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  1. Georgia Is No. 1! And UCLA Won but Lost Its QB1.

    Tate, Joel, and Van talk about whether LSU is a Contender or Pretender. Then the guys get into the biggest matchups of this weekend. (0:00) Intro (10:10) One Big Reaction (18:01) Contender or Pretender (43:31) Story of the Week (51:07) One Big Prediction (01:19:21) Big Van on Campus (01:25:55)…

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  2. CFB Week 6 Live Reactions: Georgia-Alabama, Are These the Best Teams in the SEC?

    Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the Georgia-Alabama game. Plus, the guys react to the early college football action.Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias and Alysha TsujiAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to responsible…

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  3. Alabama-Georgia: Will the Winner Be Ranked the New No. 1? Plus, Matt Rhule Is in the DCU

    Tate, Joel, and Van compare Jeremiah Smith's season so far with DeVonta Smith's Heisman season. Then Billy leaves us with Joel's Diss List. (0:00) Intro (11:29) One Big Reaction (18:18) One Big Question (31:18) Story of the Week (44:11) Take of the Week (01:03:27) One Big Prediction (01:22:29)...

  4. CFB Week 5 Live Reactions: Miami-Clemson, Can the Canes Avoid the Upset at Clemson?

    Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the Miami-Clemson game. Plus, the guys react to the early college football action. Hosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Alysha Tsuji, Michael Szokoli, and Oscar De la LuzAdditional Production Support: Billy Gil The Ringer is committed to...

  5. UCLA a Contender for the CFP? Plus, Dylan Stewart Suspended

    Tate, Joel, and Van discuss their contenders or pretenders so far. Then Billy joins the guys and does the world-famous Joel's Blind Rankings (0:00) Intro (01:41) One big reaction (14:26) Contenders or Pretenders (42:10) One big question (51:59) Story of the week (01:01:49) Freaks of the week...

  6. CFB Week 4 Live Reactions: Oregon-USC, Lincoln or Lanning: Who Prevails?

    Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the Oregon-USC 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 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming....

  7. Kiffin the Con Man? Plus, Riley or Lanning: Who Needs the Win on Saturday?

    Tate, Joel, and Van give their thoughts on the aftermath of LSU–Ole Miss. Is Pete Golding actually a good coach? Then the guys preview the big matchups of Week 4. (0:00) Intro (08:42) One big reaction (18:04) One big question (38:56) Narrative of the week (01:00:34) One big prediction (01:22:14)...

  8. CFB Week 3 Live Reactions: LSU-Ole Miss, Lane's Long Awaited Return

    Tate, Joel, and Van go live during the fourth quarter of the LSU-Ole Miss 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 GilScore big with Dr Pepper...

  9. Texas: There's a New No. 1 in Town and Kiffin Returns to Ole Miss

    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...

  10. CFB Week 2 Live Reactions: Ohio State–Texas, a Top-Five Matchup

    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...

  11. Texas Hosting No.1 Ohio State, and Could LSU Join the Monster League Soon?

    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...

  12. Tailgate Live Is Back! We're Reacting to Week 1

    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...

  13. Cam Newton Becomes a Tailgater, and the Guys Are Ready for Week 1

    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...

  14. Todd McShay Joins, and Week Zero Has Arrived

    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...

  15. Reacting to the AP Top 25 and Predicting Conference Winners

    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...

  16. The Freaks List Is Released, Best Week of the CFB Season, and Purdue's Comments

    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)…

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  17. Coaches Poll Top 25 Reactions, Splashiest New Coaches, and the Protect College Sports Act

    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…

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  18. A Very Special Listener “Tailbag” Episode

    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'...

  19. Coaches on the Hot Seat, QB Rankings, and Is the SEC Leaving the NCAA?

    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…

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  20. Best CFB Players by Jersey Number. Plus, College Fantasy Football?!

    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)...

  21. Manning Passing Academy Buzz, 'EA Sports CFB 27' Ratings, and the Return of the Pac-12

    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...

  22. NBA Draft Reactions, Hallmark Movies, and the Life and Times of Ben Carson

    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...

  23. Brendan Sorsby’s Lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler, Joins. Plus, Collective Bargaining in CFB

    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...

  24. The Brendan Sorsby Decision and Sports Gambling, With Jay Bilas

    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...

  25. EA Sports 'CFB 27' Cover and HOF Ballots. Plus, Is the Sport in Danger?

    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...

  26. Very Early CFP Predictions, Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility, and Coach O’s LSU Return

    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...

  27. CFP Is Looking to Expand, and Joel Defends His Performance

    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...

  28. The Future of UCLA Football With Bob Chesney

    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)...

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

    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 AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and Donnie Beacham Jr.Additional Production...

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

    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 AndersonProducers: Donnie Beacham Jr., Alysha Tsuji, and Jonathan...

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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...

  34. CFB Headlines and a Final Four Preview With Clark Kellogg

    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...

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

    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...

  36. March Madness Takeover Begins

    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 picksHosts: Tate Frazier, Van Lathan, and Joel AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, and...

  37. Offseason Grab Bag: Bam’s 83 Points, USA Baseball in Crisis, and Sherrone Moore Update

    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...

  38. Breakout Performers: Who Won the NFL Combine?

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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 WeekHost: Tate FrazierGuests: Van...

  41. College Pipelines on Display at Super Bowl LX

    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…

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

    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 FrazierGuests: Van...

  43. Silk Suits and Pure Spite: The Ringer Tailgate Haters Ball

    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...

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

    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…

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  45. CFP National Championship Live Reactions

    Join Tate, Van, and Joel for live reactions to the CFP National Championship. 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 AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha...

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

    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...

  47. CFP Semifinals Live Reactions

    Join Tate, Van, and Joel for live reactions to the CFP semifinals. 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 AndersonProducers: Jonathan Frias, Alysha Tsuji, Jack...

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

    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...

  49. CFP Quarterfinals Live Reactions

    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...

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

    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...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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