On3 analyst Josh Pate is high on Clemson’s chances this fall, but he also pointed out one thing that could derail a title run. On his podcast this week, Pate broke down several preseason narratives and circled depth as the potential issue that could keep the Tigers from finishing the year on top.

College football analyst Josh Pate has officially announced he will be joining ESPN this fall to cover college football.

It's a very special episode of Andy & Ari On3, as we welcome Josh Pate to the show. From his favorite game he's ever covered to Nebraska making the College Football Playoff, Josh Pate talks about it all with Andy & Ari.

Michigan was led by tight end Colston Loveland last season, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft selected by the Chicago Bears, who collected 56 receptions for 582 yards and five touchdowns.

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is shaping up as college football's top gunslinger heading into 2025, Josh Pate said.

Jan. 10, 2024, was one of the bigger days in modern college football. Nick Saban decided to step away from the sport, retiring as Alabama‘s head coach. The man who won six national titles in Tuscaloosa — plus another at LSU — was no longer going to be on the sidelines.

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts in the first half against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

College football analyst Josh Pate explains why the NCAA was never going to drop 'the hammer' on Michigan Football in sign-stealing punishment ruling

“Saban retiring, in any era, was going to fundamentally impact the death grip the SEC had on college football,” Pate explained. “Because it wasn’t the SEC that had a death grip, it was Alabama, led by Nick Saban. Ten of the last 11 SEC Championships were either won by Bama or Georgia.”

With depth, experience and a starting quarterback with plenty of hype, the Florida Gators could make their debut in the College Football Playoff.