Until Saturday: A show about college football (The Athletic )

Andy Staples is joined by The Athletic's Brody Miller (LSU), Jason Kersey (OU), Bill Landis (Ohio State) & Grace Raynor (Clemson) & to preview the 2019 College Football Playoff. Subscribe to The Athletic & get 40% off your annual subscription! www.theathletic.com/andystaples  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Staples sits down with Cincinnati Head Coach Luke Fickell to discuss the decision to turn down Michigan State, his future at Cincinnati & why he didn't want to be a head coach after his tenure as Ohio State Interim Head Coach. SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples and please take this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duane Davis, star of 'The Program' & 'Necessary Roughness', talks about his roles in two of the best college football movies of all-time. Davis played college football at Mizzou and his son Wyatt is currently one of the best lineman in the country at Ohio State. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% off your first year: www.theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Andy Staples goes 1 on 1 with Louisville Head Coach Scott Satterfield. Topics include players coming back to campus, communication about the protests in Louisville & how being a coach in year 2 instead of year 1 has helped greatly during this time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Staples and Max Olson react to National Signing Day. The day started with drama and finished with Clemson on top of the class rankings.   On the other end of the spectrum, USC's class is ranked historically low. Is the uncertainty surrounding Trojans Head Coach Clay Helton the reason why? Tom Herman flips the double-bird at Longhorn Network. Jimbo Fisher continues to stockpile talent in College Station. Tennessee also lands a class filled with blue-chip prospects. Florida focuses on in-state talent. Baylor & Notre Dame won the day on social media.  Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on an annual subscription by using theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben and Andy Staples hand out team and individual awards for week 2 of the SEC season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari are in Vegas and react to Utah's blowout win over #4 USC. The Trojans defense couldn't stop the Utes in the 2nd half. Does this mean Ohio State is now in the playoff? Could a rematch with Michigan be in the cards? The guys discuss and debate playoff scenarios.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari Wasserman serve up their reaction to the College Football Playoff Selection Day top-4 teams (:30). Was this the playoff we were expecting? Was there a team that was snubbed, say a Cincinnati (10:30)? The duo imagine what an eight-team playoff would look like with this field of teams (13:30). Which program in that eight-team scenario would surprise the field? Was Texas A&M's exclusion from the playoff justified (20:45)? Is Notre Dame the right number four? Should optimism be sky high for Aggies fans moving forward? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Get a subscription, gift a subscription! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari and The Athletic's Michigan beat writer Austin Meek react to reports of Michigan working towards a four-game suspension of head coach Jim Harbaugh because of NCAA infractions. Why is this punishment being levied on Harbaugh? Is a four-game penalty too much? What's there to say about the NCAA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari discuss championship Sunday -- from a college football perspective, of course. Jalen Hurts is a Super Bowl QB. That's not a sentence that seemed feasible when he was transferring from Alabama to Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes continues to show that an Air Raid QB can be an all-time great QB. The second national signing day is Wednesday, and Ari is ready for drama. Meanwhile, Miami needs an offensive coordinator. -------------------------------- Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use BWF to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/andy23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Miami beat writer Manny Navarro joins Ari and Andy to discuss the state of the Hurricanes as the second National Signing Day approaches.  Miami needs an offensive coordinator following the firing of Josh Gattis. What does this mean for Mario Cristobal's build when a coordinator can go from Broyles Award winner (at Michigan in 2021) to fired in a year? What have the Hurricanes done to improve what wound up being a lackluster product on the field in 2022. Also, does Florida State have a better NIL-era plan than Miami or Florida? Plus, Manny talks about a story he wrote this month looking at how the recruiting sausage is made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari talk about the 2023 Big 12 schedule, which finally got released on Tuesday. What does that mean for Oklahoma and Texas and a potential early move to the SEC? More importantly, what does it mean we'll get to watch when four new teams join a league that -- at least this year -- will still have Oklahoma and Texas? Also, Wednesday is National Signing Day Part Deux. Where will Nyckoles Harbor -- the elite sprinter who could grow into a fairly large edge rusher -- land? Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/BtLMyLt-_24 Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman ------------------------------------------- Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ANDY23 to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/andy23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach & Chris Vannini have their weekly cocktail of college football topics! The Power 5: 1. 2023 Big 12 schedule releases with new teams in league 2. 2023 ACC schedule release 3. Ryan Grubb stays at Washington over Alabama OC job 4. Josh Gattis fired at Miami 5. Will the NCAA go after schools for NIL violations (finally)? BONUS: Jim Harbaugh's future Happy Hour: -If you like learning about players’ heights, weights and wingspans, this is the time of the year for you. Senior Bowl is underway in Mobile. -Who made the best coaching hire this cycle? On the Rocks: -Stetson Bennett arrested in Dallas for public intoxication. -Nick Saban speaks out about NIL issues. -What’s the state of officiating overall and can it be improved? Plus, last call! ------------------------------------------------------------- Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ANDY23 to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/andy23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch and Ari share their biggest takeaways from National Signing Day. Shane Beamer continues to elevate South Carolina's program as he and the Gamecocks land 5-star recruit, Nyckoles Harbor. The Jaden Rashada-Florida wrangling may have finally come to a close as the QB committed to Arizona State, which was a surprise to most. The guys also go over other NSD moves, including Austin Mack to Washington, Rodrick Pleasant's pact with Oregon, and more. Plus, will Georgia surpass Texas A&M for the greatest class of all-time in '24? Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLight Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman --------------------------------------------- Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ANDY23 to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/andy23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari celebrate the gift that keeps on giving: The Brian Ferentz offense at Iowa. Kirk "Big Daddy" Ferentz said last week he anticipates no staff changes. Meanwhile, Alabama has nabbed offensive coordinator Tommy Rees from Notre Dame. What does that mean for the Crimson Tide, and with whom do the Fighting Irish replace Rees? Also, Andy and Ari randomly rank the top five states in which to reside. Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari discuss the big Jaden Rashada recruiting story they both worked on. How did the story come to be? How did those numbers get so huge? Also, what does this mean now for Rashada, Miami and Florida? The guys also discuss Gator commit, DJ Lagway, and how the culmination of these two factors may affect how we view Florida. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/l6WpqtRifJ4 Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman -------------------------------------------- Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Sampson of The Athletic joins Andy and Ari to discuss the state of Notre Dame football heading into Marcus Freeman's second spring practice. As we record, the Fighting Irish still need an offensive coordinator to replace Tommy Rees. But they have a new QB1 in Sam Hartman who is happily deadlifting away. Can Notre Dame make a jump in Freeman's Year 2? What does Rees bring to Alabama? Pete gives his two-cents on Tuscaloosa's newest OC. Plus, Brian Ferentz's new deal makes Iowa must-watch TV. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/OAm0C4-zcrk Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Pete on Twitter: @PeteSampson_ ------------------------------------------------- Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini have their weekly cocktail of college football hot topics. Power Five: 1. Miami hires Lance Guidry as DC & still needs OC 2. Alabama hires Tommy Rees (OC) and Kevin Steele (DC) 3. Iowa OC Brian Ferentz will remain on staff 4. Northwestern will play Iowa at Wrigley Field on Nov. 4 5. An update on Texas & OU's jump to the SEC Happy Hour: -Nicole is genuinely happy for Jalen Hurts, who is playing in the Super Bowl this week. -Both Kelces played at Cincinnati. Why does nobody remember Travis Kelce at Cincinnati? On the Rocks: -Brian Ferentz has a new contract. Chris actually thinks this is all fine and positive for Iowa, but it might be the only thing we talk about with Iowa all year -So many adults seemed to have failed Jaden Rashada. Last Call - Cheers or Jeers: Nicole: Aaron Rodgers’ darkness retreat Chris: Jake Haener, senior bowl offensive MVP. SUPER BOWL PICKS! Nicole: Eagles Chris: Eagles ------- Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Temple, The Athletic's sage of Wisconsin athletics, joins Mitch and Ari in discussing Luke Fickell's and Wisconsin's future, which is inextricably tied to its recruiting class, including the program's top-15 transfer portal ranking. Are Fickell and new OC Phil Longo changing Wisconsin altogether or building upon existing traits? How will QB Tanner Mordecai and future Badgers signal-callers benefit from Longo's scheme? Jesse and the guys also talk through whether Fickell will attract more top-end talent at the skill positions, and if the recruitment focus is more national than it has been in years passed? Plus, trivia and mailbag questions. Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLight Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Jesse on Twitter: @jessetemple ------------------------------------------- Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari discuss whether a late defensive holding penalty cost the Eagles a title. Is this the most controversial pass coverage judgement call in a final game since the Miami-Ohio State Fiesta Bowl? The guys also mourn the fact that the next football game that counts will be in Week Zero -- more than seven months from now. Plus, which commercials hit? And how long will Ari complain about every new movie being a sequel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Seth Emerson joins Andy and Ari to debate how the fixed opponents should be distributed across the new SEC schedule. We all know the Iron Bowl and the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party are staying, but where does everyone fit? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Seth on Twitter: @SethWEmerson ---------------------------------------------- Rhone: Visit rhone.com/andy23 to save 20% off your order Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/andy Roman: R-O, dot C-O, slash ATHLETIC for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini have their weekly cocktail of college football hot topics.  Power Five:  1. Mike Bobo is back as Georgia OC after Monken departs for NFL 2. Pac-12 makes statement on realignment  3. George Kliavkoff visits SMU and Chris was there 4. Oklahoma/Texas official to SEC in 2024 5. Longtime OL coach Harry Heistand retires at Notre Dame Happy Hour: -2024 is going to be a new era of CFB: Big Ten, SEC, CFP, video game. What are we most excited about?  -SDSU, SMU? Do they have leverage as defensive plays?  On the Rocks: It’s time to talk it out. There’s some friction somewhere in this sport, and we’re here to help work through it. This week’s rocky relationship is the state of officiating. Last Call: Nicole: Cheers to Rihanna  Chris: XFL is back ----------------------------- LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/andy Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Scott Dochterman joins Andy and Ari to discuss The Drive For 325 (also known as the 2023 Iowa football season). Can Brian Ferentz hit the magic number? The guys also try to assign annual rivals for the new version of the Big Ten. After doing the SEC earlier this week, Andy is now fully committed to scheduling as a pure ratings grab. So does that mean USC gets Ohio State AND Michigan annually? Or is Andy willing to mix it up a little? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman ---------------------------------------------------- Rhone: Visit rhone.com/andy23 to save 20% off your order Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/andy Roman: R-O, dot C-O, slash ATHLETIC for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen DeBoer and Washington are demonstrating trademark signs of being competent identifiers of QB talent. Could Austin Mack, who just reclassified to the class 2023, solidify this characteristic of the program? Is South Carolina beginning to gain ground against Clemson in their backyard recruiting battle? Also, was Clemson's rise because of the Gamecocks' downfall? Mitch and Ari discuss Penn State's ceiling, LSU's in-state talent hurdle, the optimism DJ Lagway might inspire at Florida, and more. Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLight Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman --------------------------------------------- Rhone: Visit rhone.com/andy23 to save 20% off your order Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial LinkedIn: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/andy Roman: R-O, dot C-O, slash ATHLETIC for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will take over for Stetson Bennett at Georgia? Who is QB1 at Ohio State? What will Coach Prime's team look like at Colorado? Does Arch Manning have a chance to start as a freshman, or has Quinn Ewers locked up the job for 2023? Can Brent Venables resurrect Oklahoma's defense? And more questions that Andy and Ari hope spring practice will answer as we get ready for a 2023 college football season that seems far away but will be here before we know it. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQTv2SlMJUU Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman ----------------------- Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ANDY23 to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/adam Go to https://www.chime.com/andy to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off their vacations, Andy and Ari are back in action and with media days in their sights, the guys each pose a question that they'd ask at each conference's media day. Which non-Clemson ACC team is ready to carry some weight? What's a better outcome for Michigan: a season with a winning record, or a year where the team beats Ohio State but is .500 at best? Coach Sark, in your eyes, what's held Texas back in the past? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole welcomes Matt Brown to the show. Matt is the publisher of 'Extra Points', a newsletter covering the off the field stuff that shapes college sports. How much effort will college athletes have to put into creating their own brand now that they can sell their name, image & likeness? Plus, last calls!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why would college football want to shorten its games? Andy and Ari detail the reasons behind the potential rule changes that would condense the action on the field. With NIL, the 12-team CFP, and now this possible time-saving move all happening so quick, is it possible that the sport is changing too much? Will we, as fans, eventually miss out on what makes this sport so quirky and special to us? Plus, Marcus Freeman's smooth response to a question about the Andy Ludwig situation. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/PaiqcwA2hmg Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman ----------------------- Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ANDY23 to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/adam Go to https://www.chime.com/andy to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy welcomes North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown to the show! Mack discusses the Tar Heels' early-season challenges and the meaning of "R.S.P." (1:00). Can Sam Howell lead UNC to a playoff berth? Coach Brown recounts recruiting the 20-year-old North Carolina native and converses about the squad's offense (8:30). How did Brown's television career lend itself to improving his coaching abilities? Did his departure from Texas inspire growth (21:15)? Plus, coach's TikTok debut and his thoughts on "purpose" (23:30). Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Mack Brown on Twitter: @CoachMackBrown Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and The Athletic's "Texpert" Sam Khan Jr. thumb through the Big 12 Media Days storylines. What singular question was Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby peppered with at the start of media days? What was Steve Sarkisian's response to questions along the line of "what has cursed Texas and how can it be remedied'? Who will start at QB for the Longhorns? Should Oklahoma lose an opening-round playoff game, will people begin to question if Lincoln Riley can get the job done? So...Horns Down is illegal now? Why? Just why? Just at 26-years-old, Kenny Hill is swiftly rising up the college coaching ranks now as TCU's quarterbacks coach. How high is the ceiling for the ex-Aggies QB? Plus, Dave Aranda's second year outlook and Lance Leipold's tenure at KU is already off to a KU-esque start. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Matt Brown joins Andy to discuss his ranking of the top 25 most dominant programs in the last 50 years. For a 7-day free trial and 40% off a subscription to The Athletic use www.theathletic.com/andystaples      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks Shane Beamer drops by the show to catch up with Andy and Ari. Shane and the guys discuss 5-star Nyckoles Harbor's recruitment to South Carolina, and what the freaky athletic talent brings to the program. The triumvirate also kibbitz about Spencer Rattler and his development, the highs of 2022, the Notre Dame bowl game, and, of course, a jaunty round of 'Would You Rather?' Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wNgLl9RxxDo Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman --------------------------------------------- Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ANDY23 to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/Andy23 Chime: Go to https://www.chime.com/andy to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another glamorous Monday podcast with Andy and Ari, the college football pundits pick early-season games that could change their opinions of the teams playing. . Would North Carolina be considered the early-season ACC favorite if they beat Virginia Tech? What if the Hokies were to win, where would they be in the conference's hierarchy? Recognized as the podcast's 'Mascot Game' to start the year, LSU-UCLA will be a telling matchup for both teams. Will Penn State rebound from a forgettable 2020 season to become the most improved team in college football by beating Wisconsin? In a fun reader-recommended exercise, Andy and Ari construct their 'Team Superpower' and 'Team Field' from, respectively, their top-four college football programs and the remaining teams and players in the sport before pitting them against one another. Who would win? Would Team Superpower be the underdog? If so, why? Lastly, more adulting tales from Ari. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder dive into the long-standing question of 'Who can challenge Alabama?' Georgia? Oklahoma? Plus, how warm is the hot seat for Clay Helton and Ed Orgeron? "Final Call" shouts out offensive linemen and the WNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch and Ari discuss if there's an emerging trend of college coaches jumping to the NFL. Is this merely anecdotal or is there data to back this up? Then the pair examine which programs had the biggest jumps or drops in recruiting ranking from 2022 to 2023. Mitch and Ari field mailbag questions, including a submission about if recruiting is beginning to adopt on a 'Moneyball'-esque ideology. And, of course, we can't forget trivia. Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLight Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman -------------------------------------------- Chime: Go to https://www.chime.com/andy to sign up for a Chime Credit Builder Visa Credit Card today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Peloton: Try Peloton risk free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only at onepeloton.com/home-trial Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use ANDY23 to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/Andy23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and The Athletic's University of Tennessee keyboard clacker, David Ubben, react to storylines from the opening days of SEC Media Days. Who has been the most entertaining coach so far according to David? Bryce Young might make HOW MUCH MONEY from his NIL partnerships? Tennessee receiver, Grant Frerking, is among few others who is completely exploiting NIL benefits to its fullest. John McDaid, SEC coordinator of officials, expressed conference adjudicators' intent to crackdown on players faking injuries. How do flag throwers intend to judge whether a player is truly injured? Deion Sanders....umm...or maybe just Coach, dipped out of SWAC media day after being referred to by his first name. Andy and David remind us that there was a similar controversy in the SEC not too long ago. Also, is Sanders distracting from his team with, presumably, these publicity stunts? Lastly, the guys help an overseas listener pick a college football team to root for. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and The Athletic's college football phenom Max Olson put thoughts to words regarding a report from Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle that Texas and Oklahoma have expressed interest in joining the SEC. You. Read. That. Right. Could two of the Big 12's crown jewels be on the move? How would this transition affect both conferences? Who would slide into the vacant Big 12 seats, and why are both clubs interested in actuating a multi-conference realignment? Plus, what other dominos would topple because of this move? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Max on Twitter: @maxolson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Texpert Sam Khan Jr. joins Andy and Ari to talk about his story on Texas and Texas A&M preparing to resume their rivalry when Texas joins the SEC in 2024. The guys also check in with Sam on the current states of the Aggies and Longhorns. Bobby Petrino has joined Texas A&M as the offensive coordinator, but will that help the Aggies rebound from a disastrous season? Meanwhile, Texas feels likely to be picked as a favorite in its final year in the Big 12, but can the Longhorns live up to the hype? Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/SyI-F_jJ-ZE Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @ariwasserman Follow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MORE REALIGNMENT MADNESS! Andy and Ari pinch their noses and plunge into the ever-changing college football waters, breaststroking towards Texas A&M's "recruiting nightmare". How would Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC affect the Aggies' recruiting endeavors? Big 10 faux-commissioner Andy Staples unveils an earthshaking plan that would benefit the Big 10 and Pac-12. Why is college football quickly transforming into a Power 2 system? Andy and Ari pull out the history books, reminding us of the impetus behind the last major college football realignment. What addition should the ACC swiftly make? Which conference might bite the dust? Plus, could Arizona State be the next dominant West coast power?  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach, Michael Felder and Chris Vannini discuss the news of Texas and Oklahoma officially announcing that they won't extend their Grant of Rights. What does this mean for the remaining 8 schools in the Big 12? Where does the power shift in the college football landscape?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy made the trip to Hattiesburg Mississippi where Southern Miss hosted South Alabama in the first FBS game of the college football season. An offseason of uncertainty has culminated with kickoff to a modified 2020 season. Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain joins the show. Plus, you'll hear from player parents & South Alabama Head Coach Steve Campbell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's only one way we can possible start combine week around these parts...a big blowout with the Prospects to Pros crew! Andy, Dane and Lance Zierlein of NFL.com preview the week ahead in Indianapolis on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Subscribe to the TAFS YouTube Channel! - https://www.youtube.com/@athleticfootballshow 3:53 Quarterbacks 11:23 Edge rushers 19:09 Offensive linemen 26:00 Wide receivers 32:06 Tight ends 38:24 Cornerbacks 42:49 Interior defensive linemen 47:42 Linebackers 51:55 Safeties 55:57 Running backs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy accompanied by The Athletic's Max Olson and David Ubben, spit truth about Texas, Oklahoma, the Big 12, and the SEC in today's show. An awkward, uncomfortable college football divorce has the guys channeling their inner Yeezy, signing "we want prenup! We want prenup (Yeah!)". With Texas and Oklahoma out of the picture, what will the Big 12's middle class, the "Irate 8", do now that the Longhorns and Sooners are out of the picture? Will the Big 12 dissolve? Which teams could supplement the existing eight, allowing the conference to remain afloat? Should the remaining programs switch helmet stickers, and if so, which programs will wind up where? Could the AAC be a landing spot for some clubs? How do television ratings from past years affect the course of the realignment, and where does BYU fit into all of this? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Max on Twitter: @maxolson Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Max Olson trampoline back into the realignment fray! With programs eyeing new uniform patches, hesitancy about an expanded playoff format has surfaced. What's given rise to playoff expansion apprehension? Who has their feet on the breaks? Bob Bowlsby and the Big 12 have declared war on ESPN. Why did Bowlsby accuse ESPN of tampering with the Big 12? Is legal action a realistic possibility? Plus, what's the ACC and Pac-12's move in this realignment madness? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olson Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari answer your questions! First, a reader wonders why the ACC doesn't try to expand by grabbing a piece of the Big 12 or Pac-12. Later, a reader asks Ari to rank the SEC schools based on recruiting potential. Lastly, we dive into a wedding inspired Random Ranking. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/psfjnk2FTcI Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman --------------------------------------------- Henson Shaving: That’s one hundred free blades when you head to https://hensonshaving.com/ANDY and use code ANDY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari combine their mailbags and answer your questions! Which Power 5 teams could be booted from their conferences based on television ratings? Andy and Ari list the merits and shortcomings of each team on the brink of ousting. How big is the revenue gap between college football and basketball, and why such a shocking chasm? Ari, The Athletic's recruiting and Ohio State sage, reacts to Quinn Ewers, the top QB prospect out of Texas, contemplating leaving high school early to join OSU because of Texas' "stupid" NIL rule. Lastly, the guys rank chain restaurant appetizers. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Save 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder discuss Quinn Ewers' decision to skip his senior high school senior season to enroll immediately at Ohio State. A Texas senate hearing about the Longhorns' decision to leave the Big 12 goes beautifully off the rails. Last call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini have their weekly cocktail of college football topics. Power 5:  1. Florida State is unhappy with ACC financials 2. Is Apple+ a player in Pac-12 media rights?  3. Are clock changes coming to college football?  4. NCAA infractions updates  5. Florida loses three assistants to the NFL right before spring ball Happy Hour: -This. Is. March. We’re a football podcast, but we love this time of year. -This is the first day of the Charlie Baker era aka the end of Mark Emmert. What is on his to-do list and what should be? On the Rocks: -ACC’s future. Should they do unequal revenue? -The problem with the future of streaming. Last Call : -Shoutout to Indianapolis & the NFL combine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy is joined by 'One True Pod' co-hosts Max Olson & Sam Khan Jr. to discuss the news that Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby and Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff are meeting on Tuesday to discuss potential partnership opportunities. The guys listen and react to some of Monday's Texas senate hearing about the Longhorns leaving the Big 12. No one mixes politics and football like the state of Texas. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olson Follow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Associated Press College Football keyboard commander, Ralph Russo, examine how college football will be consumed in 2021 and beyond. Could Peacock, NBC's streaming service, usher in a new Renaissance of college football consumption with their exclusive game rights to Notre Dame v. Toledo? How so? Will fans pay per view to watch their favorite team(s)? Where does SEC coverage rank among Disney's most valuable assets in its portfolio? Will Texas and Oklahoma augment the SEC's value? Also, how will Disney bundle their services in the future? Who is the wildcard in the streaming space?  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ralph on Twitter: @ralphDrussoAP Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max, Jason and Sam get you caught up on this week's Big 12 news. Plus, a full Big 12 bowl preview and picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Indianapolis at the NFL Combine, Andy and The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner sit down to chat about the top QBs who will be working out in Indy. What areas can CJ Stroud, Will Levis, and Anthony Richardson improve in? Has Andy finally conceded his stance on Anthony Richardson's draft position; will he be picked in the top-15? Plus, the guys discuss Michigan and Michigan State's offseason, and the biggest storylines for both programs heading into the 2023 season. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Nick on Twitter: @nickbaumgardner ------------------------------------------------ Henson Shaving: That’s one hundred free blades when you head to https://hensonshaving.com/ANDY and use code ANDY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indiana looks pretty impressive this season. Just take a look at their two-deep roster. Yep, optimism is a-brewin'. Alright, thanks for listening. Oh...there's more? Fine. College football's Wonder Twins, Andy and Ari, transform into a well-rounded, non-Indiana-focused podcast and discuss the legacy of legendary Florida State football coach, Bobby Bowden. The guys each propose teams that could surprise us in 2021. Could UCLA contend for Pac-12 South supremacy? Is Kentucky a 10-win program, and speaking of SEC schools, is Georgia bound for a National Title appearance? Plus, what do Andy and Ari think of Michigan State, Arizona, and, Ari's favorite team of all time, Texas?! Lastly, the gents rank their favorite dipping sauces. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach & Michael Felder give their definitive takes on fall weddings. Fair or foul? Who are the national title contenders this season? Part 1 features Georgia, Oregon, Washington and Notre Dame. Plus, last call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch, Ari, and Austin Meek, The Athletic's Michigan beat writer, thoroughly examine Michigan's recruiting under Jim Harbaugh. Is Harbaugh an elite recruiter? Is the program's footprint, especially in Ohio, deep enough? How can the Wolverines improve in the talent acquisition and development? Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLight Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Austin on Twitter: @byAustinMeek ------------------------------------------------- Today's episode is sponsored by: Henson Shaving: That’s one hundred free blades when you head to https://hensonshaving.com/ANDY and use code ANDY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year-long wait is too much Bruce Feldman! Too much, I say! But, we finally have it, The Athletic's 2021 edition of the Freaks List, composed by Bruce, himself. Andy and Bruce highlight the Herculean, extraterrestrial, mammoth strength, and freakish athleticism, possessed by some of the nation's top college football athletes. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFB Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max, Jason and Sam dive into the minor penalties given to Baylor after the investigation into sexual assault cases. Plus, Jason talks about his story on following around Spencer Rattler for four hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy is back from Indianapolis, and he discusses coming around on the possibility of Anthony Richardson as a top-10 pick. Plus, he and Ari wrap up all the best performances and best stories from the Combine. The guys also discuss Alabama Nick Saban's comments to Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger about the SEC's new scheduling model. Saban said the league will give the Crimson Tide Auburn, Tennessee and LSU as fixed opponents, which is what the guys wished for when they created the MAX RATINGS SEC schedule grid. Later, it's Andy vs. The Cole Slaw Lovers. Who ya got? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy is joined by Savannah Spakes, one of the handlers of Colorado's live mascot Ralphie the Buffalo. Savannah goes in depth about the amount of preparation and coordination it takes to pull off one of the most intense and exciting traditions in the sport of college football. First, Andy addresses Auburn Coach Bryan Harsin's gift to the local media and reveals how BYU walk-ons all got on scholarship thanks to NIL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ubben & Andy Staples return to 'Football & Grits' to preview the SEC West. Any conversation about the SEC West starts with Alabama. Will the Crimson Tide run the division, and the sport, again in 2021? Texas A&M is coming off its best season under Jimbo Fisher. Can the Aggies keep it rolling? Max Johnson will start at QB for LSU. Can the Tigers have a bounceback season? Lane Kiffin is in year two at Ole Miss and so is Mike Leach at Mississippi State. Auburn is a major question mark coming into the season. Sam Pittman is building a positive culture at Arkansas. The best division in college football is going to be fun in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari welcome Max Olson discuss Arch Manning's first practice at Texas and react to coach Steve Sarkisian's take on Quinn Ewers cutting off his iconic mullet. Scott Dochterman then joins the show to explain the settlement of a racial discrimination case at Iowa that has a state official demanding Iowa AD Gary Barta be fired. Afterward, Max talks about his story from last week explaining what might happen in the Big 12 and the Pac-12 in the next few weeks. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/F3MU9RB-d4E?feature=share Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olson ------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsored by: Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use code STAPLES to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder lean into a discussion about the big dogs in college football: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State & Oklahoma. We all know these teams are great but what is each team's kryptonite? Last call! Follow Nicole: @NicoleAuerbach Follow Michael: @inthebleachers Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light are joined by The Athletic's Max Olson to discuss five-star QB Arch Manning's recruitment. Which programs are in the race to sign the next QB from the Manning tree? Florida gets a commitment from QB Max Brown. Nebraska seems to recruit well but it's not translating to success on the field. Why? Plus, how Texas A&M jumped in-state rival Texas in the 'cool program' rankings and what the Longhorns need to do to catch up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy welcomes The Athletic's Group of Five savant Chris Vannini to the program to discuss the most pressing storylines in the American Athletic Conference. What college football rumor circulating online should you ignore? What is the AAC's future under commissioner Michael Aresco in lieu of the recent realignment tornado? How far can Cincinnati rise this season? Will they beat Notre Dame and Indiana? Can Gus Malzahn elevate Dillon Gabriel's play to new heights? Plus, the Fickells are workout and recruiting machines; we are anxiously awaiting the return of big guy touchdowns, and Chris Berman's legendary nicknames. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Max Olson discuss a weird and wild weekend of football. The Bengals-Rams Super Bowl is set, Tom Brady is planning to retire and we're still waiting for Caleb Williams to make a decision. QB Jaxson Dart is leaving USC to join Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss. Which programs are utilizing the transfer portal in the most efficient way? Plus, Joe Burrow has the Bengals in the Super Bowl in his second season as a pro. The guys talk about Burrow's career in college and when they knew he was for real. Are we in a new era of star young QBs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini have their weekly cocktail of college football topics! Power 5: 1. Arch Manning and Quinn Ewers officially begin their QB competition. 2. The latest on Pac-12/Big realignment 3. Chip Kelly signs extension 4. Rule changes are official. 5. A settlement has been reached in the Iowa lawsuit Happy Hour: -Coaching contract perks are awesome! A run through some of the best in the country. On the Rocks: -SEC scheduling – who gets which rivals, who has an easier annual schedule? -Can Pac-12 save itself with a new TV deal? Last Call: Nicole: Shania Twain, diehard WBB fan. Chris: Golfer Chris Kirk shows up to TPC at Sawgrass with a 65-7 shirt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official! Caleb Williams has teamed up with Lincoln Riley at USC. First, Andy catches up with Seth Emerson at the Senior Bowl to discuss what's next for Georgia now that the Dawgs have finally reached the summit of college football. Can Kirby Smart turn the program into the next Alabama? Plus, The Athletic's USC beat writer Antonio Morales give all the details on the biggest transfer of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of One True Pod, Max dives into interesting QB battles in the conference, Sam breaks down what he saw first-hand at Texas' open practice, and Jason explains why he's excited about the return of the Texas State Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch and Ari bring you all of the National Signing Day headlines and biggest stories. Texas A&M closes with the best recruiting class in modern history, plus Jimbo’s rant. LSU had a tough day losing a few blue chip prospects; does Brian Kelly get a pass? Plus, will this be Mario Cristobal’s lowest ranked class at Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and ex-Oklahoma center and host of Big 12 Today on SiriusXM Gabe Ikard discuss all things Sooners in today's pod. The duo focus on Oklahoma's vastly improved defense and the club's 2021 outlook. If Spencer Rattler and the defense are as billed, will this squad contend for a National Championship? Plus, a $1K bet with Holly Rowe?! Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Gabe on Twitter: @GabeIkard https://www.heyartifact.com/loveletters/ Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy teams up with the host of The Athletic Football Show Robert Mays at the Senior Bowl. Is there a QB in this draft class that could start as a rookie? The guys discuss the intersection of college football and the NFL. Why didn't the Vikings offer the job to Jim Harbaugh? Plus, is the integrity of the game in jeopardy after reports surfaced that some NFL owners offered to pay their coach to lose games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ubben joins Andy and Ari to discuss Colorado coach Deion Sanders' penchant for openly saying what coaches usually say behind closed doors. Is that refreshing? Shocking? Will it help? And could any other coach get away with it? Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/d0Xk_NfctU0 Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben ----------------------------------------------- Sponsored by: Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use code STAPLES to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the clock official ticking on Bryan Harsin's time at Auburn just 14 months into his tenure? Andy and David Ubben hone in on the developing situation with the Tigers and deduce why the Harsin-Auburn pairing may have run its course. If Auburn does choose to part with Harsin, what's next for the program, and is their amount of payout money spent over the last few years alarming? Jim Harbaugh seems poised to return to Michigan, however, his return may be met with fewer familiar faces as OC Josh Gattis is headed for Miami. Was this subtraction a result of Harbaugh placing Michigan in a precarious state while he expressed interest in coaching an NFL team? Who could replace Gattis? Lastly, Jimbo Fisher v. Sliced Bread on pay per view! Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ubben and Andy Staples are joined by Josh Kendall to discuss his one-on-one conversation with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. What will the future of college football look like without the NCAA? Does the ACC, Big Ten & Pac-12 alliance pose a threat to the league? Plus, an inside look at recruiting in the states of South Carolina and Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another rollicking episode of 'Dear Andy'! Andy responds to a listener question about Auburn's current coaching predicament. Should the Tigers appoint an interim head coach to bridge the program through next season, or hire a new coach to steward the club? When negotiating with a new head coach, should ADs include safeguards to protect their respective program/university from gargantuan buyouts? Plus, Andy details his time playing at Florida and discusses why he went with the Gators. Also, what's the ideal BBQ plate? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ACC, Big Ten & Pac-12 alliance is official. Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder discuss what it means for all three conferences and college football as a whole. The three conferences work together on multiple fronts, from College Football Playoff expansion to NCAA governance issues and annual football scheduling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch and Ari kick off this week’s episode with Arch Manning and his list. The 5-star QB has eliminated Clemson; Texas, Ole Miss, Alabama and Georgia remain. Plus, Lincoln Riley’s comments on the transfer portal has raised some eyebrows; the guys give their opinions on it. And, which programs do the most with least? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Ubben and Brody Miller are back with SEC spring football storylines! Alabama is facing uncertainty in 2023 because of roster and coordinator turnover. Can Brian Kelly get LSU back to the SEC title for the 2nd straight season? The Hugh Freeze era at Auburn is set to begin. Kentucky and Texas A&M made splash hires at OC. Will it pay off? How long is Billy Napier's runway at Florida? Tennessee QB Joe Milton has big shoes to fill. Ole Miss' QB competition is ... complicated. Plus, thoughts on the SEC's new scheduling model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Ari help kick off your Super Bowl weekend with their ongoing reaction to the Bryan Harsin-Auburn drama. Will Harsin's approach to recruiting lead to his undoing at AU? How does he stack up against the likes of Billy Napier's, among others, first full recruiting cycle? Ari's at it again. The state of Oklahoma is fed up with him. But why? Plus, we need sponsoring by a truck brand, and Andy shares a very important Super Bowl PSA. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy is joined by The Dan Patrick Show's Andrew Perloff aka McLovin. Perloff talks about how he fell in love with college football and tries to understand the ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 alliance. Is it actually real? No one signed any documents! The guys discuss how fun it is to watch college football players grow on & off the field then take on the NFL. Plus, a trip down the Texas high school QB rabbit hole.  Subscribe to The Athletic: www.theathletic.com/andystaples Follow Andy: @andy_staples Follow Andrew: @andrewperloff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wings, parties, trucks, commercials, and many other elements associated with the Super Bowl are brought to the table by Andy and Ari in today's show! Did the "twisty" method work for Ari, and why did Andy ingest 75+ wings at one time once when he was in college? What is Bryan Harsin supposed to do for Auburn now? How will he pitch recruits? Is there any way he and Auburn can salvage their relationship? Plus, a deadly turtle and approximately 580 miles separate you from millions of dollars. What do you do? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason, Sam and Max go into "The Alliance" and what it means more the future of Bob Bowlsby and the Big 12. Plus, the guys put on their betting hats and go through win total over/unders for each program in the conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you agree with it or not, college football is changing. Andy and David discuss CFB's transformation because of name, image, and likeness, and how college sports collectives are providing the weapons needed in the never-ending arms race for talent. Are markets different for players based on their skill and caliber? How are programs equipping themselves to handle this new wave of talent acquisition, and is the sport better or worse off for these changes? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow David on Twitter: @davidubben Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ari Wasserman is joined by The Athletic's Pete Sampson to discuss where Notre Dame fits into modern college football realignment. Would the Fighting Irish join the Big Ten? What is the long-term relationship with NBC? Is college football changing too quickly? A lot questions remained unanswered as college football's future is uncertain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and ESPN's "Stanford" Steve Coughlin, co-host of "Stanford Steve & The Bear" podcast and personality on Sportscenter with Scott Van Pelt, discuss intriguing win totals like Penn State and Indiana. The guys also chat about some of college football's biggest questions in week one including, will Miami be No. 1 in the country if they beat Alabama? Plus, Illinois-Nebraska bets, and will Andy be forced to eat an entire banana, peel and all?! Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Steve on Twitter: @StanfordSteve82 Save 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch and Ari are joined by The Athletic’s Bill Landis to discuss the quality of Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class. Will the Buckeyes keep up their elite recruiting in the 2023 cycle? Plus, the guys dive into NIL and how that has and will affect recruiting. And, Mitch hosts The Newlywed Game between Ari and Bill to see how well they know each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, hide yo husband because Q-tips are out to get ya! Ari relives his harrowing ear wax experience for our entertainment before he and Andy discuss proper ear maintenance. Afterward, Jayden Daniels will reportedly enter the transfer portal, where could he wind up, and what's up with Arizona State? Is UCLA the most likely landing place for him, if not, then where? Andy then inquires if he's a jerk after responding honestly to a tweet. The duo deliberate the merits of the tweet and somehow find themselves kibbitzing about life outside of our universe. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's David Ubben and Andy Staples preview the 14(!) non-conference SEC games this weekend. Georgia vs. Clemson in Charlotte is the main event in terms of national appeal but each matchup will help us get to know what these programs will look like in 2021. Strap in, the season is finally here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Sam are back! The duo chat about the latest realignment news before digging into Big 12 spring football practice storylines. What are the expectations for the conference in 2023 with 14 participating programs? Who is the favorite to win the conference? Can Texas make the jump, will TCU develop into a annual conference threat, and where does KU fit into all of this? Plus, The Athletic's University of Cincinnati beat writer Justin Williams joins the podcast to discuss the Big 12's newcomers.  Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olson Follow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjr Follow Justin on Twitter: @Williams_Justin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a spirited debate edition of The Andy Staples Show! Andy and Ari exchange their thoughts about College Football Playoff expansion discourse stalling between commissioners. Though a playoff with more depth appears inevitable, Ari believes the current four-team field has its benefits and is more entertaining than others think it to be. Andy disagrees. The pair defend their respective positions before Andy introduces a potential compromise, 'SEC vs. All Y'all'. What is it and could it appease all sides? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder project champions for all 10 FBS leagues, make their official preseason CFB Playoff picks and discuss some intriguing week 1 matchups. Plus, which programs are rising up the elevator to the penthouse and which programs are on their way down to the basement? Last call! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy welcomes The Athletic's Kentucky basketball scribe Kyle Tucker to a college basketball edition of ASSF! Kyle shares his story about Kentucky center, Oscar Tshiebwe, using NIL to pave a path for his mom to come to America from the Dominican Republic of Congo. The duo examines how NIL can continue to impact Tshiebwe's life, and how it may affect other college basketball and football players in the future. The pair also touch on the excess of talented big men in college basketball and the Juwan Howard incident. Plus, who would win a no holds barred college basketball coaches' Royal Rumble?! Read Kyle's story!: https://bit.ly/3IkDwE4 Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleTucker_ATH Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch and Ari open up the show with Arizona and their recruiting expectations. The state of Alabama is talent-rich in the 2023 cycle; how many in-state 5-stars will Nick Saban sign? What is the path for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame’s recruiting to be on par with the top 3 in college football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four-star safety Jordon Johnson-Rubell, a highly coveted recruit that's garnered interest from Alabama and Texas, among others, is also being courted by Colorado. Prior to Coach Prime arriving to Boulder, reeling in a top-100 recruit would have been a pipe dream. But now? Johnson-Rubell's recruitment is de facto measurement of Colorado's recruiting ceiling; can Deion and company replicate what they did in 2023 in 2024 and beyond? Plus, Vanderbilt is taking big swings; Ari and Mitch rank the last decade's worth of college basketball champions in order of which is likeliest to win it all in football; Michigan's growing 2024 class, and more! Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLight Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman ------------------------------------------------ Sponsored by: Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use STAPLES to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/STAPLES Henson Shaving: That’s one hundred free blades when you head to H-E-N-S-O-N-S-H-A-V-I-N-G (dot) com/ANDY and use code ANDY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy & Ari discuss their deeply reported story about Bishop Sycamore, the high school football team that conned ESPN into putting them on TV to play IMG Academy. Fake recruits, not enough players, two games in three days and a broadcast team that called for the game to be stopped in the 3rd quarter. This almost unbelievable story has it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Panchakarma sounds intimidating, and it is. A professional athlete like Aaron Rodgers is able to endure the colon-vacating procedure, but could and/or would Ari handle it? Andy and Ari discuss Rodgers' cleanse, their exercise routines, and more of their health tips on today's show. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have entered September, and that means Big 12 football is back! Max, Sam and Jason get you ready for each matchup of week 1. Game picks, Texas names a starting QB, OU vs. Tulane game moved to Norman, and more! Plus, Oklahoma H-backs/tight ends Jeremiah Hall and Brayden Willis join the show to talk about their new podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a fun-filled edition of Dear Andy and Ari, the guys run the gamut giving their opinion on Miami's ceiling and debating if they can win the Coastal. Should programs play two quarterbacks at once to mitigate, or eliminate the possibility entirely, the chances of one of them leaving? Can less talented programs challenge the nation's best teams by embracing a 'Moneyball '/analytical system? Lastly, Ari describes the art of the opening line and shares his experience helping his friends (both male and female) connect with potential love interests. Oh, and we conceptualize a sequel to the movie "Hitch"...watch out Hollywood. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices