Sep 30, 2026 · 1h 19m
Pate tests Week Five’s biggest college football storylines
Week 5 Predictions + JP Poll & Updated SEC QB Ratings
The episode weighs which Week Five games can reshape the national picture while examining Pittsburgh’s unexpectedly productive passing attack.
- 1Alabama–Mississippi State and Florida–Missouri anchor a Week Five slate with broader ranking and national-storyline implications.
- 2Pittsburgh’s high-ranked passing offense gets a closer look through quarterback Mason Heischel’s production and performance splits.
- 3The episode combines matchup predictions, betting picks, and an added Florida–Missouri over 56.5 selection.
Don't miss
Pate investigates Pittsburgh’s high-ranked passing offense by focusing on Mason Heischel’s production and performance splits.
The brief
Josh Pate opens with the JP poll and a Week Five slate led by Alabama–Mississippi State and Florida–Missouri, asking which games deserve national attention.
The preview tests rankings and surprise teams against the weekend’s matchups, including games whose stakes might have looked larger under different circumstances.
Pate State Investigates turns to Pittsburgh’s high-ranked passing offense, focusing on quarterback Mason Heischel and how his production changes across performance splits.
The episode closes its football analysis with Ramen Noodle Express picks, an added Florida–Missouri over 56.5 selection, and plans for live betting-line coverage.
Books & mentions
Scam Goddess
The opening network promotion points to Lacey Mosley’s comedy podcast.
Front Page
The closing promotion offers a daily news podcast built around major headlines and expert conversations.