Until Saturday: A show about college football

Tennessee has received its Notice of Allegations from the NCAA with regard to accusations of recruiting rule violations during former coach Jeremy Pruitt's tenure. Andy and Ari discuss the NOA, including its brunch and mani-pedi-filled allegations, and what's next for the Vols. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE3RSIsljMo Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ar...

Ari Wasserman is back on the show with Andy! The guys recap a busy week in Atlanta at SEC Media Days. Can Bryan Harsin keep his job at Auburn? The ACC also held its annual event in Charlotte. What is the future of the conference in the midst of the sports realignment? Plus, a discussion about the potential coaching carousel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari discuss average player ratings for programs that are under-performing. Plus, why does Southern California produce 5-star skill position prospects, but not offensive linemen? And, Georgia’s class is currently built on out-of-state prospects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Johnson, national college football writer for Sports Illustrated and co-host of the 'Split Zone Duo' podcast, accompanies Andy in discussing Will Anderson and Alabama's defensive prowess, Nick Saban's innovation, Dabo Swinney's adaptability, SEC divisional runners-up, and don't sleep on South Carolina. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Richard on Twitter: @RJ_Writes Hosted on Ac...

Day 1 of SEC Media Days from Atlanta is in the books! Andy is joined by The Athletic’s Seth Emerson to discuss commissioner Greg Sankey’s comments on realignment and what the future of the conference may look like. Plus, The Athletic’s Brody Miller joins Andy to talk about Brian Kelly’s first SEC media day and what hurdles the Tigers will face in 2022. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow...

SEC Media Days have arrived, and Andy and Ari muse and chat about this season's conference storylines, expectations, and outlooks. Is Texas A&M a quarterback away from legitimate championship contention? Can Kirby Smart and Georgia sustain their national title success, and the guys define what success looks like for UGA in 10 years' time. When Nick Saban retires, will we see more parity return...

The Big 12 is "open for business", and Andy and Ari discuss what programs commissioner Brett Yormark could target in the Pac-12, Arizona's additional value, preserving rivalries, and a third super conference. The pair then dive into Bud Elliott's annual 'Blue-Chip Ratio' and examine the trends the data reveals. The guys also hit on coaches that are maniacal recruiters before slipping into a Random...

Mitch and Ari discuss Michigan’s struggles and why the Wolverines aren’t recruiting at a top level. Plus, 5-star QB Dante Moore commits to Oregon. And, Ari explains why first-year head coaches are off to hot starts on the trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Chris Vannini and Sam Khan Jr. join Andy in previewing Big 12 Media Days. The trio canvass conference storylines such as Steve Sarkisian's second year in Austin, a new-look Oklahoma, Baylor's resurgence, and, of course, realignment. Which direction will the Pac-12 and ACC dominos fall? How could they impact the Big 12? If the Big 12 absorbs some Pac-12 schools, is a rebrand in order...

Andy is joined by Zak Keefer to discuss the latest 6-part series on The Athletic, "Luck". How — and why — the greatest QB prospect in a generation ended up walking away before he was 30 years old. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Zak on Twitter: @zkeefer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari reunite to kibbitz about realignment's impact on TV, and other realignment and super conference scenarios. Would the ACC target the Pac-12's top-shelf teams to add to its conference? What would the complexion of the CFP look like in a world with super conferences? Plus, Pitbull-CFB analogies. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. S...

Andy and Nicole Auerbach discuss how a partnership between the Pac-12 and ACC could impact college football. How might ESPN be affected by a pact between conferences as well as realignment as a whole? Was there a time in which UNC could have joined the SEC? Is the Big 12 trying to survive, and if Oregon and Washington depart for the Big 12, where does that leave the Pac-12? Follow Andy on Twitter:...

With Ari on vacation, Mitch is joined by The Athletic's Bill Landis and Antonio Morales to dive into what USC and UCLA's move to the Big Ten means for recruiting. Will USC have more access to midwest talent? Does this give Ohio State an advantage on the west coast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The realignment train is chugging down the tracks and Notre Dame is the railroad switch that could change the direction of college football's future. Andy and Matt Fortuna discuss Notre Dame's position amid the realignment frenzy, and how the program could impact college football's current conferences. Plus, which ACC programs may be highly coveted by other conferences? Follow Andy on Twitter: @An...

Andy, Ari, and Antonio Morales chitchat about the quarterbacks that stood at the most at the Elite 11, both current gunslingers, who are councilors, and prospects who could impress at the next level. Ari and Antonio share which signal-callers caught their attention, and their thoughts on Jaden Rashada, Dante Moore, C.J. Stroud, Caleb Williams, and more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow...

Andy and Ari try to put into perspective the seismic changes in college football. USC and UCLA to the Big Ten has an impact on the entire future of the sport. What's next and when? The future of college football realignment is now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples is joined by The Athletic's Ari Wasserman, Max Olson and Scott Dochterman to discuss a breaking news story that could change the landscape of college football. The guys react to the news and speculate what it means for Notre Dame, the Pac-12, ACC and Big 12. Is this good for the future of college football? What does it mean for the playoff? Stay tuned, this is a developing story.  Hos...

Mitch and Ari recap the carousel that is college football recruiting, including Texas' resurgence, Ohio State's hot week and Miami's big QB commit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Grace Raynor joins Andy in reacting to the ACC employing a new scheduling model in 2023. The pair discuss the conference's permanent rivalries, the end of divisions, and how the ACC's model could be applied to other conferences. Grace then drops some knowledge on us about Massachusetts' rich recruiting track record. Plus, the duo relive some of the best commitment announcements of a...

Andy and Ari continue to dig into the Manning-Ewers dynamic and more ways Texas' big-time commitment can influence the program as well as the game. Could Texas' '23 class shake up the top of the team recruiting rankings? The guys look further into recruitment parity by examining where the top QBs of the 2023 class are currently committed. The duo then answer 5-star questions from our 5-star listen...

Andy weighs in on Arch Manning's commitment to Texas. Is the pressure off Steve Sarkisian and Texas in 2022 because of the program's promising future? Quarterback prospect dominos are falling. One of the latest dominos to tumble is in Miami. Could Houston rise to the top of the Big 12 once Texas and Oklahoma leave for the SEC? If not the Cougars, then who? Plus, should your baby be a Nebraska fan?...

Andy and Stewart Mandel reflect on 2006's Rose Bowl between Texas and USC. A star-studded cast and a last-second Longhorns' victory (spoilers) made this one of the greatest National Championships of all time. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fDwHnjYN-EE Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Stewart on Twitter: @slmandel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Mitch and Ari are joined by Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. to react to the news of Arch Manning committing to Texas. Is there a Quinn Ewers vs. Arch Manning QB battle in the future? What is the next domino to fall for the Longhorns? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Stars Matter cast, Mitch Light and Ari Wasserman react to QB Arch Manning committing to Texas. What does his commitment mean for the Longhorns, Steve Sarkisian, Hudson Card, Quinn Ewers, and more? What is Texas getting from Manning?  Watch the episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/UMDmO5GU4BU Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Mitch on Twitter: @MitchLight Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Mitch and Ari are joined by The Athletic's Pete Sampson to discuss Notre Dame's recruiting ceiling and future QB situation. Plus, Ohio State continues their run of landing top 100 WR's. And, is Louisville gaining momentum on the recruiting trail? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.