Until Saturday: A show about college football

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...

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...

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 o...

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...

"Divisions are worthless and needed to be gone yesterday." It's time to ditch divisions and Andy and Scott Dochterman propose why and how these cumbersome groupings should be phased out and replaced. The pair take a look back at the origins of divisions and discuss how rivalries will remain intact. Plus, our favorite rivalry trophies and a suggestion for a new one. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_St...

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'...

"I've never met a cheese I don't like." - Ari Wasserman. Can this be Andy Staples Show's mantra for the off-season? This is a gouda episode that runs the gamut from making cash money as an author of children's books to Wisconsin being a contender to land Caleb Williams. Which is more fantastical, Ari being a children's book writer or Williams being a Badger? The guys' conversation about both subje...

In a new edition of 'Dear Andy', Andy answers your question that run the gamut from will the ACC and Jim Phillips relent on obstructing playoff expansion to what is the nature/spirit of Dr. Pepper's Fansville fans? Plus, for all the coverage and attention that he receives, is Caleb Williams overhyped, and why not host an SEC-only playoff? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Save 33% on a subscri...

The rumor mill is churning at full speed in lieu of reports about Jim Harbaugh potentially returning to the NFL ranks. Andy and The Athletic's senior writer and Detroit sports expert...Detroit-pert?...Nick Baumgardner predict which path Harbaugh will take. Why would he stay at Michigan, go to the NFL? Is now the ideal time for him to leave for the Raiders? Would any other NFL team consider hiring...

Mitch and Ari have some "toasty takes" when ranking the 10 best recruiting head coaches in the county. Is anyone better than Nick Saban? Does Kirby Smart have a case for #1? How high is Mack Brown ranked? Did Dabo Swinney make the cut? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The college football world is constantly changing, and news breaks, seemingly, every second. So with Andy leaving for vacation, we had to cover our bases. Andy, Max, and Sam pre-tape the news Tom Brokaw-SNL style! Reacting to some of the craziest, unpredictable, and senseless headlines they may have missed while Andy was away. Some chyron fodder includes Notre Dame moving to the SEC, Nick Saban re...

Michigan State was one of college football's best stories last season. Andy welcomes Spartans head coach Mel Tucker to the podcast to discuss how his program is cultivating talent, and what he and his players learned from the 2020 season that lent itself to a successful 2021. The duo also converse about the lasting memory of the late Trevor Moawad, and how his lessons influenced, not only the Spar...

Andy and Ari are back together again, and this time, the guys saddle up to rank college football programs. After faltering in the national title game, is Alabama still the top program in the country, or has Georgia assumed that mantle? Who ranks third? Where does Michigan fall on this list after having a breakthrough season? What about conference champions like Oklahoma State? Plus, the guys share...

Sam, Max and Jason are joined by new TCU head coach Sonny Dykes to discuss his vision for the Horned Frogs program, new staff hires and roster overview. Plus, the guys dive into Stew Mandel's early 2022 top 25. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari discuss Georgia (#2 in 247Sports Team Talent Composite) beating Alabama (#1), and why stars, in fact, still matter. Plus, Kevin Coleman commits to Jackson State; what does this mean for the FCS? Mario Cristobal can change recruiting in the state of Florida. And, Ari answers mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Excitement, drama, and a litany of emotions are swirling around college football's transfer portal. Andy and Max deliver a state of the transfer portal on today's pod. Fans anxiously await news from the sport's top talent of where they'll come home to roost next, including Caleb Williams, Jaxon Dart, and Jahleel Billingsley, among others, which the guys discuss. Plus, navigating the transfer porta...

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder put a bow on the 2021 college football season after Georgia was crowned National Champions. Did Alabama let the game slip away? Kirby Smart finally out coached his former boss. Does this result give the rest of the sport hope that they could ultimately win a title? Nicole also has an update on college football playoff expansion after covering meetings all weekend...

The Georgia Bulldogs snapped their 40-plus-year absence from the record books and chiseled their name into college football lore after defeating Alabama in the CFP National Championship, 33-18. Andy and David Ubben provide their instant reaction to Monday's incredible showdown. What does this win mean for Georgia and Kirby Smart? Could UGA relegate Stetson Bennett to the bench next year? Did this...

Alabama and Georgia, college football's crème de la crème, will take center stage Monday night and collide to decide who will be named the national champion. But before then, Andy and Ari talk...Lady Gaga? Yes! Lady Gaga DMs, prop bets (which includes a smiling-Nick Saban money line), and a national title preview, brimming with insight and expert opinion, are just a few areas Andy and Ari canvass...

On today's episode of One True Pod, Max, Jason and Sam ring in the new year by celebrating Baylor and Oklahoma State's NY6 wins. Plus, will Caleb Williams actually transfer from Oklahoma? And, The Athletic's Justin Williams joins the show to recap Cincinnati's 2021 and their future in the Big 12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari are joined by The Athletic's Grace Raynor to dive into Clemson's recent on-the-field issues and recruiting slide. Can Clemson afford to have a recruiting class outside the top 5? Will Dabo loosen his transfer rules? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Championship is an exhibition of premiere NFL talent. Dane Brugler, The Athletic's NFL Draft guru, joins Andy in inspecting the top NFL prospects in this year's title game. Plus, Dane shares his insights into which quarterback will be taken first in this year's draft as well as who will go No. 1 overall. Also, is there a chance a center is taken in the top-10?! Follow Andy on Twitter:...

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder hit on the hottest topics in the sport of college football. We've already seen this title game once this season, do fans want to see it again? Felder dives into how Nick Saban is prepping once again to face his former assistant Kirby Smart. Will he always have his number or is now finally the time for the student to beat the teacher Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams ann...

Andy and Max Olson react to Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal. Where could the five-star signal-caller wind up? The guys canvass the CFB landscape and list potential landing spots. Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_Staples Follow Max on Twitter: @maxolson Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast....