PODCAST · sports
Saturdays Under the Lights
by Gareth Evans and Tony Boston
Welcome to Saturdays Under the Lights! Grab your colours and tune in for the latest news, insights, and stories surrounding college football in the USA. Whether you're a seasoned alumnus or a freshman just discovering the sport, we've got something for you. From in-depth analysis and standout performances to must-watch games and fierce gridiron rivalries, join us each week during the season and every other week in the off-season for all things college football. In each episode, we bring you expert insights, the biggest rivalries, and thoughtful analysis from passionate hosts on both sides of the pond. Together, Gareth (in the UK) and Tony (in Canada) cover everything from game reviews and tactical breakdowns to the latest on NIL and the culture of US college sports. Join us weekly as we break down the biggest college football stories, provide in-depth game analysis, and chat with industry insiders. Don't forget to subscribe, and
Episodes
-
Week 4: Texas Survives, Florida Surges, The Week's Biggest Stories
Florida stunned Ole Miss with a physical, 52–28 win, Texas held off Tennessee, and Iowa delivered a last-second heartbreak for Michigan. A quarter of the way through the college football season, the contenders are starting to emerge—and the questions are getting sharper. Gareth and Tony break…
more -
Week 2&3 Wrap up! Huge win for Texas and Ole Miss closes the book on Lane Kiffin
College football’s first month has already blown up the script—Tony and Gareth are here to sort the chaos from the contenders. Texas survived a nightmare first half, Ole Miss pulled off a statement win in one of the wildest emotional games of the season, Oregon got exposed, and Kentucky and...
-
LSU's Statement Win, Texas vs Ohio State - The Game That Could Decide No. 1
LSU just sent a message to the entire college football world. Now the question is whether anyone can actually answer it. Tony and Gareth break down a wild Week 1 slate that reset the conversation around the sport, from LSU's 51–10 demolition of Clemson to Michigan's near-disaster against Western...
-
Why College Football Feels More Wide Open Than Ever
Gareth and Tony break down who can actually lift the trophy, who’s built for a playoff run, and which preseason favorites are more fragile than their rankings suggest. College football season opens with a rare kind of chaos: a playoff race that actually feels wide open. Ohio State, Texas, Oregon,...
-
Why College Football’s New Wild West Is Changing Everything
College football is back, and this season already has the feel of a full-blown shakeup - new contenders, massive quarterback turnover, and a real chance that the sport’s balance of power flips again.Tony and Gareth kick off their long-awaited return by unpacking the storylines that matter most...
-
Decoding the NFL Draft: Strategies, Trades, and Quarterback Evaluation
In this episode, Gareth and Tony dive into the intricacies of NFL draft strategies, evaluating quarterback prospects, and the impact of draft trades and team needs. The boys analyze the recent trade of Dexter Lawrence, discuss the challenges of scouting quarterbacks, and explore how team...
-
2026 NFL Draft Deep Dive: Top Prospects and Team Strategies
In this episode, cohosts Gareth and Tony explore how most NFL teams are rethinking their draft strategies, focusing on capability and culture over traditional positions. They discuss the importance of leadership, intelligence, and versatility in top prospects, and how these factors can predict…
more -
The Rise of Indiana: Fernando Mendoza, Curt Cignetti and a Cinderella Story
Tony and Gareth discuss the recent college football championship game, analyzing key plays, coaching decisions, and the remarkable journey of Indiana as they claim the national title. They reflect on the future of Miami, the influence of coaching trends, and the evolving landscape of college...
-
CFP Semi-Final Recap and National Championship Preview
In this episode, Gareth and Tony discuss the thrilling college football playoffs, focusing on the standout performances of Miami and Indiana, the struggles of Oregon, and the upcoming national championship game. They analyze key players, game strategies, and the implications of the transfer…
more -
A thrilling start to the New Year! College Football Playoff Quarter Finals Recap
The conversation this week covers the excitement of college football playoff quarterfinal round! Miami's stunning victory over Ohio State, Indiana's dominance against Alabama, and Ole Miss's thrilling match against Georgia are discussed. The impact of coaching changes and the emergence of new…
more -
Festive Football Kickoff: College Playoff Excitement
In this festive edition of Saturdays Under the Lights, Gareth and Tony dive into the excitement of college football playoffs, analyzing key matchups, team performances, and predictions for the upcoming games. They discuss the implications of the first round, the state of various teams, and the...
-
Conference Championships and Their Impact on Playoffs
In this episode, Tony and Gareth discuss their personal updates, including Gareth becoming a dad and Tony completing his military flying training. They dive into the recent college football conference championships, analyzing key games from the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, and ACC. The conversation…
more -
Week 10: SEC action and a wild weekend in the ACC
In this episode, Gareth and Tony dive into the latest college football action, discussing the highs and lows of the ACC and SEC teams. From Arch Manning and Texas to Miami's unexpected fall, they analyze the shifting dynamics in college football. The duo also touches on the coaching carousel…
more -
Mid-Season College Football Review
Tony and Gareth conduct a mid-season review of college football, discussing the chaotic landscape of the season, the coaching carousel, and the surprising performances of various teams. They analyze the top 25 rankings, the importance of quarterback play, and make predictions for the upcoming...
-
Weekend Recap: College Football Drama Week 5
Summary In this episode, Gareth and Tony dive into the thrilling weekend of college football, discussing major upsets, standout performances, and the implications for teams moving forward. They analyze the dramatic pitch invasion during the Virginia vs. Florida State game, the intense matchup...
-
The Thrill of College Football: Week 4 Breakdown
Tony and Gareth dive back into the thrilling world of college football, discussing key matchups, standout performances, and the implications of recent games. They analyze Oklahoma's defensive prowess, Indiana's surprising victory, and the struggles of traditional powerhouses like Clemson and...
-
College Football Chaos: Week Three Recap
Gareth and Tony delve into the early weeks of the college football season, highlighting key games, player performances, and the shifting dynamics within various teams. The hosts discuss the surprising outcomes, such as Clemson's struggles and Vanderbilt's rise, while also analyzing the…
more -
College Football Season Preview: Insights and Predictions
Gareth and Tony dive into the college football season, discussing early insights from the first two weeks, analyzing the competitive landscapes of the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten, and making predictions for the playoffs. They highlight must-watch players and key matchups for the upcoming weekend,...
-
Saturday Under the Lights: A New Era Begins
Hosts Tony and Gareth discuss the latest happenings in college football, including the surprising performances of teams like Oklahoma and Mississippi State, the struggles of Florida and Clemson. Unfortunately we got cut short because of some technical issues but we will be back Friday with our...
-
The Return of College Football: Excitement and Anticipation
Gareth and Tony are back to dive into the excitement of the college football season's return, discussing the CFP semi-final rematch at the Horseshoe, the surprising performances of Alabama and Florida State, the thrilling clash between Clemson and LSU, and the potential of teams like Michigan and...
-
2025 NFL Draft Recap: Drama as Sanders Slides, Jaguars Strike, Giants and Browns Win Big
In the latest episode of the Across The Pond College Football podcast, Gareth and Tony dissect the 2025 NFL Draft held in Green Bay, which attracted approximately 600,000 attendees over three days. They focus on the key narratives: Shedeur Sanders' unexpected slide to Round 5, standout draft...
-
Draft Talk: Tony & Gareth’s NFL Draft Preview Show
Tony and Gareth are back this week with all eyes on the upcoming NFL Draft! The guys dive into their thoughts on this year’s class, break down some key storylines, and explore which teams could be ideal landing spots for the top prospects. Presented by Saturdays Feed My Soul...
-
From Texas to Tennessee: Power Plays and Pigskin Politics: A Conversation With Ian Boyd
This week on Across The Pond College Football, Gareth and Tony are joined by a special guest - Ian Boyd, the mind behind America's War Game, a substack exploring football’s strategies and its deeper cultural roots. Ian also covers the Texas Longhorns for Inside Texas on the On3 network and is the...
-
Joey Kaufman on The State of the Big Ten – Ohio State Deep Dive and the SEC Challenge
Across The Pond College Football dives deep into the Big Ten with special guest Joey Kaufman, Ohio State beat reporter for the Columbus Dispatch. Co-hosts Gareth and Tony break down the biggest storylines in the conference with Joey, from whether Ohio State can reclaim the top spot to the growing...
-
SEC Breakdown with George Somerville: Unpredictability, Shock Results and Surprising Teams
Gareth and Tony welcome back George Somerville, "College Football Chaps" co-host and writer of "It's Only SEC (But I Like It)" for The Touchdown, to talk about the state of the SEC, arguably college football's toughest conference, where 75% of the teams posted winning records, and the pressure is...
-
New Conference Series: ACC Breakdown with Daniel Shirley: Season Surprises, Disappointments & Standout Stories (and the Deion Sanders Effect)
Across The Pond College Football is back with a brand-new series, looking at the Power Four Conferences and kicking off with a deep dive into the ACC! Gareth and Tony are joined by Daniel Shirley, Senior Editor at The Athletic, to break down the ACC’s biggest headlines—surprise contenders, shock...
-
End of Season Recap: Revisiting Preseason: Hits, Misses & Standout Stars
The college football season has been a rollercoaster, and Across The Pond College Football is here to break it all down! Gareth and Tony dive into a wild year of college football action, revisiting their preseason predictions (some spot-on, others… not so much). They take a look back at the…
more -
Ohio State’s Championship Glory: How the Buckeyes Conquered College Football!
In this championship edition of Across The Pond College Football, Gareth and Tony break down Ohio State’s impressive victory over Notre Dame to claim the College Football National Championship! 🏆 They dive into how Ryan Day and the Buckeyes built a winning team and culture, from key players to...
-
Epic Semi-Finals, Is Notre Dame America’s Team?, and College Football Final Preview!
In this episode of Across The Pond College Football, Gareth and Tony relive and break the drama of two epic College Football Playoff semi-finals that left fans on the edge of their seats. They ask has Notre Dame officially claimed the mantle of "America's Team"? With the stage set for an...
-
College Football Playoff: Quarter-Final Highlights, Tony’s Rose Bowl Recap, and Semi-Final Showdowns!
In this episode of Across The Pond College Football, Gareth and Tony break down all the action from the College Football Playoff quarter-finals, including Tony’s first hand account of Ohio State’s commanding win over Oregon at the iconic Rose Bowl. Looking ahead, the duo gear up for a thrilling...
-
College Football Playoff: First-Round Recap, Quarterfinal Preview, and Tony Looks Forward To His Rose Bowl Trip!
In this episode of Across The Pond College Football, Gareth and Tony recap an electric first round of the College Football Playoff, with big wins for Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas, and Ohio State setting the stage for a mouthwatering quarterfinal lineup. The guys break down all the action, share...
-
College Football Playoff Previews, Bowl Season Quirks, and the Coaching Carousel Spins!"
In this episode of Across The Pond College Football, Gareth and Tony dive into the excitement of the upcoming college football playoff first-round matchups, breaking down the key players and storylines to watch. They also explore the quirky traditions that make bowl season so uniquely...
-
Championship Weekend Recap, 12-Team Playoff Predictions, and Heisman Hype
Gareth and Tony break down all the action from Championship Weekend in College Football, analyzing the biggest moments and key takeaways. Next, they dive into the historic first-ever 12-Team College Football Playoff, sharing their insights on the matchups and picking their favorites to win it…
more -
Week 13 Recap and a look ahead to Rivalry week!
Fresh off their London meetup, Gareth and Tony are back to break down the seismic upsets of Alabama and Ole Miss, Indiana's tough loss, and the current state of college football. They wrap up the show with a preview of this weekend’s biggest rivalries. Don’t miss the action-packed recap and...
-
Ole Miss get a huge win over Georgia and Miami finally stumbles against Georgia Tech!
Gareth and Tony break down the weekend’s college football chaos, from big upsets of Georgia and Miami to a dominant performance in Baton Rouge. They also dive into the latest playoff rankings and look ahead to the big games coming up this weekend. Presented by Saturdays Feed My Soul:...
-
First College Football Playoff Rankings and a Look ahead to Week 11
After a month apart, Gareth and Tony are back to break down the first 12-team College Football Playoff rankings of the season! They dive into who’s leading the pack, potential dark horses, and teams that have fallen short. Plus, a quick look at this weekend’s biggest matchups: Georgia vs. Ole…
more -
No.1 Alabama stunned by Vanderbilt and five of the top eleven ranked teams lose in a crazy weekend of college football
It's always the quiet ones! In a supposedly low key weekend of college football matchups, the shock results kept coming. Gareth and Tony pick through the carnage left by five upsets in the AP Top 25, including No.1 Alabama's huge upset loss to unranked Vanderbilt. The boys look at the impact on…
more -
Alabama beat Georgia in the game of the season so far, Gareth watches UCLA-Oregon live at the Rose Bowl, and surprising teams of the season
Gareth and Tony talk about the drama-filled Alabama-Georgia game and the emergence of a talented freshman receiver. Gareth shares his experience attending the Rose Bowl last weeked to watch UCLA take on Oregon, and the boys chew over some of the standout results from Week 5 and discuss some of…
more -
Week 4: Tennessee looks like a contender, Michigan outmuscles USC, and a look ahead to Georgia-Alabama
Gareth and Tony are on the same side of the pond this week, discussing the sheer volume and choice of accessible college football games. They chat about the emergence of Tennessee as a real contender in the SEC, and for the College Football Playoff. They look at what became a throwback Big Ten...
-
Week 3: Florida football woes, Pac is back and a QB battle at new No.1 Texas?
Gareth and Tony talk about the state of football at two of Florida's most historic programs and discuss the rebirth of and new additions to the Pac football conference, They get into Deion Sanders' future in Colorado and after Arch Manning's impressive performance for the Longhorns, speculate...
-
George Somerville Interview - "A long standing fanatic of life and football in the Deep South"
Gareth talks to one of 'The College Chaps' podcast hosts, George Somerville, who also writes the column, "It's Only SEC (But I Like It!)" for The Touchdown. George talks about his affinity for and specialist focus on the SEC, arguably college football's toughest and most prestigious conference.…
more -
Week 1: Big wins for Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami and USC
Gareth and Tony start by breaking down the big games from a huge Week 1 in College Football. They then get into some conversation about the current state of offenses in college football before highlighting some big individual performances this week and a look ahead to the action next weekend!...
-
Georgia Tech Upsets Florida State and Season Predictions Ahead of Week 1
Gareth and Tony chew over Georgia Tech's upset win over Florida State and pick their players to watch this season. They make their predictions for the Power Four conference winners, playoff contenders and who wins the national championship. After mulling over the end of season individual award...
-
2024 Season Preview: Breaking down the biggest changes, plus a Top 25 review
Gareth starts the show with an introduction of his new co-host, Tony (who can also be heard on Across the Pond Sports MLB). Next, they break down the biggest changes coming in the 2024 College Football season and discuss the new playoff format and conference re-alignment this year. Lastly, they...
-
The Art Of NFL Draft Analysis With Pro Football Network’s Ian Cummings
Gareth talks to Pro Football Network’s Ian Cummings about the structured framework he uses to analyse draft prospects, players who could headline the 2025 NFL Draft and his thoughts on this year’s surprising picks. You can follow Gareth’s college football blog at http://saturdaysfeedmysoul.com...
-
Donnie Fletcher Interview - Inside His Journey Through College Football To The NFL
Gareth talks to former New York Jet and Boston College football standout Donnie Fletcher about his ambition, determination and drive to play Division 1 college football and get to the NFL, sharing what it’s like to adapt to and compete at the highest level. You can follow Gareth’s college…
more -
NFL Draft Preview
Gareth is joined by Daniel Faluyi from Across The Pond NFL as they look ahead to the 2024 NFL Draft, players to look out for, possible trades and debate the future prospects of Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy. You can follow Gareth’s college football blog at http://saturdaysfeedmysoul.com...
-
2024 NFL Mock Draft- We Make Our Picks
Daniel and Gareth run through the first round of the NFL Draft, taking it in turns to make their selections, with some interesting picks! You can follow Gareth’s college football blog at http://saturdaysfeedmysoul.com Check out the Athletics coverage of college football this season....
-
NFL Draft Talk- Looking Back at the NFL Combine
Daniel and Gareth unpick the talent on show at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis last week. They also look at the teams to watch in the upcoming spring practices and spring games. Next time - they make their picks on air in a mock draft! You can follow Gareth’s college football blog at...
-
A Look Ahead To This Week’s NFL Combine
Daniel Shirley, Senior College Football Editor at The Athletic and Gareth talk ahead of April’s NFL Draft. Plus look at the best college football prospects on show at the NFL Combine this week. They also chat about some of the underrated college football teams going into the 2024 season. You can...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Saturdays Under the Lights!
Grab your colours and tune in for the latest news, insights, and stories surrounding college football in the USA. Whether you're a seasoned alumnus or a freshman just discovering the sport, we've got something for you. From in-depth analysis and standout performances to must-watch games and fierce gridiron rivalries, join us each week during the season and every other week in the off-season for all things college football.
In each episode, we bring you expert insights, the biggest rivalries, and thoughtful analysis from passionate hosts on both sides of the pond. Together, Gareth (in the UK) and Tony (in Canada) cover everything from game reviews and tactical breakdowns to the latest on NIL and the culture of US college sports.
Join us weekly as we break down the biggest college football stories, provide in-depth game analysis, and chat with industry insiders. Don't forget to subscribe, and
HOSTED BY
Gareth Evans and Tony Boston
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Saturdays Under the Lights have?
Saturdays Under the Lights currently has 68 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Saturdays Under the Lights about?
Welcome to Saturdays Under the Lights! Grab your colours and tune in for the latest news, insights, and stories surrounding college football in the USA. Whether you're a seasoned alumnus or a freshman just discovering the sport, we've got something for you. From in-depth analysis and standout...
How often does Saturdays Under the Lights release new episodes?
Saturdays Under the Lights has 68 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Saturdays Under the Lights?
You can listen to Saturdays Under the Lights on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Saturdays Under the Lights?
Saturdays Under the Lights is created and hosted by Gareth Evans and Tony Boston.
URL copied to clipboard!