A Playoff Conversation with Dan Rubenstein

Whenever I think of the Oregon Ducks my mind often goes to Dan Rubenstein, host of The Solid Verbal podcast and dear friend. So in advance of the the semi-final game with the Ducks vs the Hoosiers we had to bring him back on the Y-Option podcast, fueled by our founding sponsor, 76® - keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.

Dan and I dive into Oregon’s evolution over the course of the season, why this Ducks team feels different defensively, and how growth, resilience, and situational football have defined their path.

We also zoom out on Indiana’s historic run—what makes it real, sustainable, and potentially one of the greatest stories college football has ever produced—before expanding the lens to Miami vs. Ole Miss, the chaos of January coaching calendars, and the CEO mindset required to navigate it all.

We close with a candid look at the state of the game, quarterback development in the portal era, and why the 60 minutes on Saturdays have never been better—even as the sport itself continues to evolve.

It’s part playoff preview, part philosophy, part film room, and part late-night conversation with someone who’s been watching this sport as long—and as closely—as anyone. Hope you enjoy today’s episode with Dan Rubenstein!

A DEEP DIVE:

If you’d like a deeper dive into the analytics around the game be sure to check out the latest edition of Y-Option Scouting: Indiana vs Oregon.

Much love and stay steady,

Yogi

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