The Nick Saban Butterfly Effect & Big 12 alpha dog search + EA CFB 25 final countdown

Until Saturday: A show about college football

How does one coach's decision affect over 400 people? Ari Wasserman, Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. explain how Nick Saban's retirement caused hundreds of staffers, coaches, analysts, and familes' lives to change. From Alabama to Nebraska Kearney and Washington to Fernandina Beach HS the ripple effects are expansive. Brett Yormark preached innovation and growth for the Big 12 conference at media days, and went as far as to say his league is third best in the nation. Are they ahead of the ACC? Who will emerge as the league's alpha dog? Plus, EA CFB 25 player ratings and final countdown!

Read Chris' story about Big 12 marketing: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5628106/2024/07/10/brett-yormark-big-12-pac-12/

Read Justin's story about the need for a Big 12 powerhouse: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5629665/2024/07/11/big-12-football-parity-brand-name/

Rundown:

- Nick Saban Butterfly Effect (3:15)

- Second chances for coaches + how fast things move (17:00)

- The Big 12 needs an alpha dog (27:30)

- Big 12 vs ACC health (41:30)

- Mike Gundy & consequences (56:00)

- EA Sports CFB 25 ratings + final countdown (1:01:00)

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Host: Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman)

With: Max Olson & Sam Khan Jr. (@max_olson @skhanjr)

Executive producer: Cam Molina (@commentatorcam)

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