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The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

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Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce, Stew and Ralph have you covered year-round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

CFB weekend review. Is Coastal Carolina deserving of a top 10 ranking? 06.12.2020

Stew & Bruce are back to recap the CFB weekend. Coastal Carolina vs. BYU lived up to the hype! The game, which was scheduled just a few days before being played, represented everything that's good about college football. Will the CFB playoff committee put the Chanticleers in the top 10? Alabama gets revenge on LSU. DeVonta Smith should be getting Heisman love. Will the Big Ten change the rules...

BYU @ Coastal, Herbie's faux pas & scheduling madness 04.12.2020

On two days notice #13 BYU will travel to play #18 Coastal Carolina with ESPN's College GameDay on site! Kirk Herbstreit made headlines for the wrong reason on the CFB Playoff ranking show. Did the committee tip their hand as far as games played? Ohio State needs more data points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A complicated college football playoff race + mailbag 29.11.2020

The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman discuss the latest news in college football. Ohio State is looking at a 6-game regular season because of COVID-19 cancellations. Will the Buckeyes miss the playoff because of a poor strength of schedule? Notre Dame will have a better resume even with a loss to Clemson in the ACC title. The CFB Playoff race is more complicated than ever. Texas A&amp...

Saban to miss Iron Bowl. CFP rankings & rivalry weekend 25.11.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman are back to discuss the latest news in college football. Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 & will miss the Iron Bowl. The College Football Playoff committee released their 1st rankings of the season. Time is running out for conferences to reschedule postponed games. Will BYU add Cincinnati to the schedule to enhance its resume? The South C...

Clemson/FSU drama, Ohio State questions, coaching hot seat & mailbag 23.11.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman recap the college football weekend. Clemson/FSU is the 1st game of the season postponed on gameday due to COVID. Ohio State squanders a 3 TD halftime lead vs. Indiana and questions arise about the Buckeyes title hopes. Scott Frost & Jim Harbaugh continue to struggle at their alma maters. JT Daniels dazzles in his Georgia debut. Is Justin Fuente's...

Allegations against LSU, South Carolina coaching search & CFB weekend preview 19.11.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman discuss the allegations uncovered by USA Today against LSU for mishandling sexual misconduct complaints against students, including top athletes. Bruce shares who is on the shortlist to replace Will Muschamp at South Carolina. Plus, a quick look at this weekend's best games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CFB weekend review 15.11.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman recap the college football weekend. Is Michigan or Penn State the bigger disaster in 2020? Who is on the shortlist to replace Jim Harbaugh? The guys say James Franklin's job isn't in jeopardy. Northwestern in unbeaten. Stew says this is the best Northwestern defense in 25 years. Can they give Wisconsin a game? Unbeaten Indiana gets its shot at Ohio...

4 SEC games postponed. Does the CFB Playoff need a bubble? 11.11.2020

Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to the news that 4 SEC games are postponed this weekend due to COVID-19. Should the College Football Playoff create a bubble and move its dates later into January? It feels like we've reached the point in the season where changes need to be made. Plus, a look at this weekend's (slim) slate.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All power 5 leagues in action 09.11.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman recap another college football weekend. Notre Dame beats #1 Clemson. Florida lights up Georgia in Jacksonville. Michigan & Penn State are a combined 1-5. Hugh Freeze & Liberty beat Virginia Tech. Will the former Ole Miss coach be back in the SEC soon? The Pac-12 is back. BYU & Cincinnati both have a chance to go undefeated. Plus, mailbag...

Inside 'The Bubble Screen' with John Walters 06.11.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman welcome John Walters to the show! John writes The Athletic's 'Bubble Screen', a review of the CFB weekend through the lense of television, and he's also a graduate of Notre Dame. The guys discuss The Fighting Irish's big game this weekend vs. #1 Clemson. Plus more!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College football weekend review 01.11.2020

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman & Stewart Mandel discuss the weekend that was in college football. Dan Mullen instigated a brawl at halftime of Florida vs. Mizzou & then wore a Darth Vader costume in the postgame press conference. The Gators HC is embracing the villain role ahead of this week's matchup vs. Georgia. Elsewhere in the SEC, Auburn dominated LSU 48-11. Texas A&M and Indiana ar...

Bruce's new book 'Flip the Script' & the Big Ten's schedule is already backfiring 29.10.2020

Bruce's new book 'Flip the Script', which tells the story of LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron, is officially available! He chats with Stew about the storytelling in the book & how it all came together. The Big Ten has been back for less than a week and Nebraska/Wisconsin is cancelled because of a COVID-19 outbreak in Madison. Plus, the guys are looking forward to Texas @ Oklahoma State. Hosted on Aca...

Saturday Shakedown: The Big Ten Is Back, Baby! Waddle, Alabama's Future & Weekend Mailbag 25.10.2020

Stewart and Bruce dish out their takes on the opening weekend of Big Ten action, starting with the dramatic conclusion to Indiana-Penn State (2:00). Why are fanbases other than Penn State trying to label James Franklin as 'overrated', and where do the Nittany Lions fall in the conference pecking order (8:00)? Who's the second best team in the 'Ten behind Ohio State (11:30), plus who would the guys...

Dave Revsine helps preview The Big Ten's opening weekend 22.10.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman focus on the opening weekend of Big Ten football with BTN's Dave Revsine. The guys cover the dominance of Ohio State and if anything can stop the Buckeyes in 2020. They question whether Michigan has any chance to contend for the title heading into the Wolverine's huge opener with a very talented Minnesota team. Dave, Stew and Bruce go on to talk ab...

CFB weekend takeaways, Bruce's top 10 & mailbag 18.10.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to the college football weekend. Does Alabama deserve to be #1 instead of Clemson? Has it become impossible to win a National Championship without a high flying offense that hits huge plays in the passing game? Notre Dame didn't have a pass play over 20 yards vs. Louisville. The Fighting Irish can't contend with Clemson with that type of offe...

LSU-UF postponed, UGA-Bama preview & special guest Molly McGrath 14.10.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to the news that LSU-UF is postponed because of a COVID outbreak in the Gators locker room. The guys make their picks on UGA-Bama & welcome special guest Molly McGrath to the show. Molly talks about covering last week's Bama win vs. Ole Miss & details what it's like being a sideline reporter during the pandemic while pregnant. Hosted...

Week 6 offensive explosion! Where is the defense? 11.10.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman discuss a defenseless weekend of college football. Florida gave up 41 points in a loss to Texas A&M. LSU gave up 45 in a loss to Mizzou. Alabama gave up 48 points in a 63-48 win vs. Lane Kiffin & Ole Miss. Oklahoma defeated Texas in 4OTs in what Bruce calls the most exciting games of the season. Clemson looks great on both sides of the foot...

Stew & Bruce's weekend picks 07.10.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman pick some of this weekend's best games against-the-spread. Florida @ Texas A&M (-6.5) Oklahoma vs. Texas (+2) Tennessee @ Georgia (-12.5) Miami @ Clemson (-14) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big 12 madness, Georgia domination & Pac-12 after breakfast 04.10.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to Week 5 of the college football season. The Big 12 continues to get crazier as both Oklahoma & Texas lose to Iowa State & TCU respectively. Who is the favorite to win the league? Georgia dominated Auburn and silenced the doubters. WIll A&M ever improve under Jimbo Fisher? The Pac-12 announces its schedule which includes 9amPT ki...

All eyes on #4 Georgia vs. #7 Auburn 30.09.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman welcome Georgia beat writer Seth Emerson to the show. Will JT Daniels start at QB this weekend vs. Auburn? Are we overreacting to Georgia's lethargic offensive performance vs. Arkansas? Plus, Seth talks about his new book 'Attack the Day: Kirby Smart and Georgia's Return to Glory'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A real college football Saturday 27.09.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman are fresh off the biggest college football Saturday so far this season. #3 Oklahoma is upset by K-State for the 2nd straight season & the Big 12's woes continue. #6 LSU is the first defending National Champion to lose its home opener since 1978. Mike Leach's air raid looked great at Mississippi State with QB K.J. Costello. Can Texas win the Big...

Special Guest: Joe Tessitore 24.09.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman welcome Joe Tessitore to The Audible. Tess talks about his 2 year stint on Monday Night Football, his pivot back into college football & gets personal about what it's like to have a son playing at Boston College while he's out covering another game.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekend review, Big Ten schedule, SEC kickoff & Pac-12 update 20.09.2020

Stew & Bruce review the college football weekend. Miami's & QB D'Eriq King looked great in primetime. Oklahoma St. struggled vs. Tulsa. Navy completes its biggest comeback win in school history. The Big Ten schedule is out & Ohio State plays Nebraska & Penn State the first two weeks of the season. The SEC is finally kicking off this week. Bruce reports on the Pac-12's return-to-pla...

Big Ten to start the season the weekend of Oct. 23-24 16.09.2020

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman discuss the Big Ten's decision to return to play. The guys share the details, give their opinions & ask the question: Is the Pac-12 next?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College football is back, and so are the upsets 14.09.2020

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel react to a full weekend of ACC & Big 12 play. Florida State gets upset by Georgia Tech at home. The Big 12 goes 0-3 vs. the Sun Belt. Notre Dame looked pedestrian vs. Duke. Should the Irish be worried about the lack of production at WR? Next week's slate looks pretty unattractive but Miami @ Louisville could be a good one. We are still waiting fo...

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