Summary
UnitedHealthcare employees Jessa and Ben emphasize their commitment to improving the healthcare system, highlighting the importance of personal connections in addressing healthcare challenges. They express a shared belief that every individual matters and that their work goes beyond mere employment, aiming to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
The conversation shifts to college football, where the hosts delve into upcoming games and potential upset alerts for Week 9. They analyze matchups, including Miami's game against North Carolina and Wake Forest's contest against Virginia, assessing the likelihood of upsets based on team performance and historical context. The hosts also touch on the dynamics of early kickoffs and the implications for teams, particularly in the context of a proposed G6 playoff system that has garnered attention among coaches in the group of six conferences.
As the episode progresses, the hosts reflect on the haunted status of certain college football teams, discussing the struggles of programs like Mississippi State and Penn State. They conclude with a preview of the weekend's games, encouraging fans to stay engaged and enjoy the action ahead.
Show Notes
College Football’s Week 9 schedule includes several big games with upset alert potential. On Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 786 Josh Pate looks at Miami vs North Carolina, Virginia vs Wake Forest, Arizona vs Texas Tech, Auburn vs Ole Miss, Utah vs Cincinnati, and Minnesota vs Indiana. What does this week’s Commissioner’s Poll look like with a fresh set of rankings dropping tonight? Are teams like Miami and Notre Dame still near the top? What about Texas and Alabama along with LSU and South Carolina in the SEC? Are teams like Texas Tech and BYU still in good position? Several head coaches have floated the idea of a G6 Playoff. Would that be a good idea? Josh also fives deep into the early kickoff conundrum angering several fan bases and discusses the most haunted teams of 2026 including Kansas State, Oregon, Penn State, and Mississippi State. All that plus several questions in the Pate State mailbag and early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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College Football’s week 8 schedule delivered several big moments, and on Josh Pate’s College Football Show Ep 785 Josh Pate looks at Ole Miss vs Texas and Texas A&M vs Alabama delivering key results. Can Steve Sarkisian and Kalen DeBoer see their team make a CFP run? What about Lane Kiffin after LSU vs Auburn resulted in a route? Josh also looks at USC vs Wisconsin, BYU vs UCF, Pitt vs Miami, Indiana vs Michigan, Vanderbilt, and more. A new edition of the AP Poll drops tonight as Josh looks at the updated top 25 rankings. Where are Notre Dame and Miami? What about BYU after their loss? How far did Indiana rise and Ole Miss fall? Is Ohio State still above UCLA and Utah? Dave Aranda has been fired by Baylor just a few hours after Dave Doering was let go at NC State. What’s the latest on those coaching searches and who could be next? All that plus the week 9 Don’t Tread On Saturday Tour destination reveal and early best bets on the Ramen Noodle Express. Be sure to let us know what you think, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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