Until Saturday: A show about college football

Mitch and Ari open up this week’s episode of Stars Matter with Dabo Swinney’s quotes about NIL and players earning money. Plus, Alabama misses out on a top in-state QB… is this a trend? And, Oregon beats out USC and Washington for Josh Conerly… what is The Good, The Bad and The Ugly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy is joined by David Ubben to discuss a trio his recent stories in The Athletic... Arkansas’ journey away from football success can be chalked up to three letters: SEC Coaches’ nightmare recruiting visits revealed: Jungle cats, cowboys, ‘Shaquille O’Neal of pit bulls’ Meet the creators of ‘SEC Shorts,’ the video series that ‘just kind of writes itself’ Subscribe to The Athletic: www.theathletic...

Is there a world where the reported $8 million QB is underpaid? Andy reveals why that could be the case. What is the fair market value for a 5-star QB? Is Oregon's path to the College Football Playoff relatively easy? Plus, should we reconsider our SEC job rankings based on future scheduling? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 6 months by visiting...

The honorable Judge Andy is an arbiter of justice. On today's podcast, he settles disputes between The Athletic's USC reporter Antonio Morales and Ari. The disagreements range from USC's College Football Playoff hopes to quarterback rankings to Texas vs. Oklahoma and more. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Follow Antonio on Twitter: @AntonioCMorales Subscri...

Billy Liucci, co-owner of TexAgs.com, joins Andy and Ari to discuss the trajectory of Texas A&M in 2022. Before inspecting Jimbo Fisher's roster, Billy and Ari quash their Twitter spat dating back to 2020, which included Johnny Manziel chiming in. The trio chitchat about a future where Texas joined the Pac-12 instead of the SEC. The group also discusses the Aggies' haul this recruiting class a...

Mitch and Ari are joined by Andy Staples to discuss interesting recruiting visit stories. Plus, Andy gives his thoughts on Billy Napier and the job he's done in Gainesville so far. And, will a power struggle between head coach and collective leader be the future of college football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Max react to news of Bob Bowlsby planning to step down as Big 12 commissioner. The guys chew over Bowlsby's impact on the Big 12 and college football as a whole. The pair then dish out potential candidates who could fill the void left behind by Bowlsby. Plus, what criteria must be met by the next B12 leader? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Max on Twitter: @max_olson Subscribe...

Jim Harbaugh is returning to Michigan in 2022 albeit with a ton of turnover on his coaching staff. The Athletic's Austin Meek has the latest on Michigan after its spring game on Saturday. The in-state rivalry between Harbaugh and Michigan State's Mel Tucker is heating up. Replacing star rushers Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo will be extremely difficult. Is Cade McNamara the guy under center?  Ho...

Andy and Ari received quite a bit of feedback from last Friday's SEC Job Rakings, so they invited Max on the show to react to the critiques. Can A&M consistently reel in elite recruiting classes, and will Texas' luster return in the SEC? Which coaches seem to constantly improve, and would Ari rank a G5 coach among his top-25 program leaders? Max ranks his favorite french fries fresh off the he...

Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman and David Ubben rank the head coaching jobs in the SEC. The guys include Texas & Oklahoma on this year's list. Plus, what are the best type of fast food fries? The debate rages on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari give an update on 5-star QB Dante Moore. Notre Dame looks to be the favorite; how would this impact the Irish, along with the other programs involved in his recruitment? Plus, Ari dives into Arch Manning’s recruitment and why it’s not as public as other top prospects. And, Michigan and Notre Dame’s clash on the trail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari discuss and debate who the most important person is at the top college football programs in the country. Is a 5-star QB or Head Coach the face of a program? Plus, a math riddle and tax season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes back The Athletic's Matt Fortuna to the podcast to discuss a medley of college football topics. Matt sheds light on Notre Dame's transition from Brian Kelly to Marcus Freeman. How is the program adjusting to Freeman at the helm? The guys then inspect Pat Narduzzi's contract extension with Pittsburgh. Why did the Panthers ink Narduzzi for so long, and what's the program's ceiling? Is...

In this episode of 'Dear Andy', Andy answers readers/listeners' questions about parallels between March Madness and an expanded College Football Playoff. What would the ideal CFP field look like and would there be a Saint Peter's equivalent? Will NIL's prominence give rise to more two-sport stars? Plus, college football's Bachelorette contestant and Mike White at Georiga. Follow Andy on Twitter: @...

Andy, Ari and the Portal Authority Max Olson rank the the jobs -- not the coaches -- in the new Big 12 that will exist when Oklahoma and Texas leave for the SEC. Can newcomers BYU, Cincinnati, Houston or UCF crack the top three almost immediately? Is Oklahoma State a great job, or have the Cowboys had a great coach for the past 17 years? How much bump does geography give Baylor and TCU? Also, how...

Mitch and Ari open up this week's episode with Tennessee's huge commit from 5-star QB Nico Iamaleava. Is this a program-changing type commitment for the Vols? Plus, Ari reflects on Harry Miller's memorable recruiting visit to Ohio State. And, the guys discuss if they could create a new college and pick the location, what are the attractive options? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Airborn tortillas; a collegiate javelin thrower named Garth Brooks; concerts with Patrick Mahomes, and many, many more entertaining and informative topics are discussed today with country music star, Josh Abbott. Andy and Josh cover Josh's rise to stardom and his Texas Tech fandom. The guys also chat about NIL collectives, T Tech's best on-field moments, and the Sweet 16 versus Duke. Check us out...

Andy Staples welcomes Ari Wasserman and Max Olson to discuss the most obvious secret in college football. 5-star QB Nico Iamaleava commits to Tennessee. The guys share all the details about the historic signing and debate what it means for the future of the sport. The Athletic uncovered details about Urban Meyer's "toxic" culture this season in Jacksonville. Plus, a Filet-o-fish diss track by Push...

Survive and advance. That's Mike Krzyzewski and Duke's mentality this March Madness after rallying to beat Michigan State and dancing to the Sweet 16. Who else shares Coach K's mentality in the college football ranks? Heck, which college football coach has more in common than just mentality with Coach K? Andy and Ari discuss Coach Krzyzewski and Tom Izzo comps in CFB. The guys also converse about...

Your inquisitive minds were the perfect setup for a 'Dear Andy & Ari' podcast, as a host of fantastic questions landed in the guys' mailbags this week. In the case of the $8M recruit, how does NIL affect his high school football eligibility? The guys examine which states prohibit and permit high school student-athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness. Which collegiate programs are...

Mitch and Ari start today's show discussing the important story in college football -- the $8 million recruit. How will this change recruiting moving forward? Plus, do great teams win because they have great players, or do great players go there because it is a great school? And, will Auburn suffer in recruiting if schools like Florida, Miami and USC reach their potential? Hosted on Acast. See aca...

In honor of March Madness (and to avoid the wrath of fans who wanted us to create a bracket), Andy and Ari list their favorite college football cliches and pit them against one another in a single-elimination tournament. The pair canvass the bracket's regions; False Motivation Region, the Cliche-Because-It’s-True Region, the Code Words Region, and the Jokes About Schools Region, and discuss key cl...

Opendorse co-founder Blake Lawrence joins Andy to discuss the rapidly changing world of name, image and likeness deals for college athletes. Blake talks about the deal a class of 2023 football player just signed that could pay up to $8 million over four years and the "collectives" springing up to fund such deals. Is that a wise investment? Should the player have sold all of his NIL rights? Blake a...

Andy and Ari return with their completely uninformed guide to March Madness (maybe this is becoming an annual tradition), as the duo discusses betting strategies in a tournament when anyone can lose at any time. Plus, the guys recall their favorite March moments and chat about how to pick upsets. Also, what happened to all the original movie ideas?  Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Ari...

Andy and Ari welcome Kayce Smith to the show to talk about Lincoln Riley's new 17 million dollar mansion in Los Angeles. Can Oklahoma fans handle it? Why does one house need 15 bathrooms? Texas A&M is a special place for Kayce. The alum talks about what makes the college town such a unique place. Will Texas be successful when the Longhorns join the SEC? Plus, putting plans in motion for "Ari d...