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

A new college football season brings big changes to The Audible. Bruce and Stew welcome long-time guest Ralph Russo in as a regular host. The show is also adding an extra episode and will be on your feed three times each week. Plus, video! You can now watch every episode of The Audible on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss the final NCAA sanctions against Michigan for the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal — why there was no postseason ban, the millions of dollars in fines, and what it means for Jim Harbaugh's legacy. Then, it's time for football! They preview the Week 0 matchups, starting with the biggest: Kansas State vs. Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland, a Big 12 clash between two potential conference champions. Other games include Fresno State at Kansas (Matt Entz's debut) and Frank Reich's unique one-year stint at Stanford against Hawaii. Mailbag tackles the eternal college football vs. NFL debate, whether "culture" in college football is real or just convenient mythology, and what would happen if Ohio State went rogue against their TV deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Sam Khan Jr. joins Stew to break down two major projects: ranking all 136 starting quarterbacks by tiers, and the top top 100 transfer portal players. They dive into the some of the challenging placements on the quarterback list, like Arch Manning at #10, plus debate breakout candidates and the most impactful transfers. Later, Bruce calls in from Alabama practice in Tuscaloosa with insights on the Crimson Tide's new starting QB Ty Simpson, and what he's seeing from Kalen DeBoer's revamped program.CFB's Top 100 Transfers:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6523271/2025/08/07/college-football-transfer-portal-rankings/CFB 2025 QB Tiers:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6483745/2025/07/16/college-football-quarterback-tiers-rankings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Ralph Russo spent 20 years overseeing the Associated Press Preseason Top 25. This year, he’s a first-time voter. He defends his picks from Stew and Bruce, and they all pick their favorite teams that received votes but didn’t crack the top 25. After that, former Texas Tech offensive lineman turned billionaire Cody Campbell discusses the massive investment in Red Raiders athletics and his vision for fixing college sports' structural problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Arizona State repeat last year’s success? How will Texas Tech’s spending frenzy affect their on-field performance this year? Stew and Bruce weigh in on the whole Big 12, and discuss their expectations for Notre Dame this season. In mailbag, they hit on the future of recruiting in the Big 12, how Notre Dame could fit into a 4-4-2-2-1-1-1 playoff format, and whether South Carolina will fall of a cliff this year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce’s highly anticipated annual Freaks List is out. He gives some insight into what separates a “freak” from just a standout player, and highlights some of the most jaw-dropping athletes on this year’s list. Later in the show, Stew and Bruce react to the first preseason Coaches Poll: who’s getting too much love, what highly ranked team could have been ranked even higher, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After touching on Deion Sanders’ big health news, Stew and Bruce continue their series of “Buy, Sell, or Hold” — this time for the ACC. And in mailbag, they decide which CFB program they’d invest in, argue about where expectations should be Penn State this year, and share personal Beano Cook stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew are in Las Vegas this week for Big Ten Media Days, where they heard Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti’s pitch for a 16-team playoff, play-in games, and more. They give their take on all that, and give each Big Ten team a “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Sell” rating heading into the season.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s all SEC today. Is Nick Saban coming back? Is LSU making a mistake by putting a high visibility bullseye on their Week 1 matchup with Clemson? Bruce and Stew play a game of “Buy, Sell, or Hold” on every SEC program for the upcoming season. Plus, in mailbag, the future of bowl games.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce joins Stew from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, TX to break down Big 12 headlines — including Texas Tech's allege $5.1 million deal for 5-star OT Felix Ojo. Plus, Joe Castiglione retires as Oklahoma's longtime AD, a Hugh Freeze (non) controversy, and mailbag questions on Michigan's recruiting surge and the Ivy League playoff participation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” the guys take an early look at Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Which teams have the most to prove? Who’s being overhyped? Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew is joined by his colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo, to dive into the latest College Football Playoff expansion news. Will a new format be decided anytime soon? Plus, Wisconsin is suing Miami over alleged tampering in the transfer of a player. Legal expert Michael McCann joins the show to break down the lawsuit and what it could mean for the future of the transfer portal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew is back in the U.S., and the guys are diving into the early Heisman odds. Which players are poised to impress, and which ones might be a bit overrated? Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by his colleagues at The Athletic, Ralph Russo and Justin Williams, to discuss the recent NCAA House settlement. The guys dive into what the landmark decision means for the future of college football, how it could reshape the financial landscape of college athletics, and what questions remain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by ESPN writer Seth Wickersham. Bruce and Seth break down his career as a sports writer and look into his new book “American Kings: A Biography of The Quarterback.” And they discuss two of the highest profile stories in college football right now: The Mannings and Bill Belichick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague Ralph Russo, who’s in Destin, Florida, at the SEC Meetings. The guys dive into the biggest news from the meeting and what it means for the future of college football. Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re taking a trip down memory lane on this episode of “The Audible,” as Bruce and Stew go through their top 25 rankings of the 2000s. Plus, your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are looking ahead to season win totals. Which teams will go over their projections? and which are destined to fall below them? Plus, they take your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo. The guys go through the biggest headlines in college football and discuss which coaches could be in the hot seat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of "The Audible," Bruce and Stew break down the biggest stories from the NFL draft, including Shedeur Sanders plummeting. What is going on with Bill Belichick? And then the guys are joined by Sam Khan Jr. of The Athletic to dive into all the transfer portal news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is headed to UCLA. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew break down all the news surrounding the transfer portal. Then, the guys are joined by Syracuse head coach Fran Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava made headlines this week as he entered the transfer portal. The Athletic’s David Ubben joins Stew to break down all the news out of Knoxville. Then, the guys are joined by NFL Draft specialist, Todd McShay, to discuss his career and this year’s draft class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The University of Florida Gators took home the men’s college basketball national championship earlier this week. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew dive into what this means for Florida Athletics, including their football program. Plus, Stew gives all the details on the landmark House v. NCAA Settlement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stanford is in the news again. GM Andrew Luck hired his former NFL coach, Frank Reich. Bruce and Stew have all the details on this episode “The Audible.” Bruce also sits down with Notre Dame Football alum and media personality, Mike Golic Jr,Please take our listener survey: https://theaudible.typeform.com/11111 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stanford GM Andrew Luck fired head coach Troy Taylor yesterday. Stew and Bruce have all the story details in this episode of “The Audible.” Then, the guys are joined by long-time college football reporter, Dennis Dodd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite a dud of a 2024-25 season, USC has the number-one ranked recruiting class in the country. What does this mean for head coach Lincoln Riley? Bruce and Stew get into all the details with Antonio Morales of The Athletic. Plus, more mailbag questions!Reminder: send your mailbag questions to [email protected] for a chance to win a Trader Joes gift card! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew have published their top 25 coach rankings. On this week’s episode, Ralph Russo joins them to break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce gives Stew the details of what went down at this year’s NFL Combine. The guys dive into more realignment news and take your mailbag questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode of “The Audible,” is a 3-parter! First, Bruce sits down with new West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez. Then Stew talks with Seth Davis about the future of college athletics and March Madness. And thirdly.. mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo. Ralph is in New Orleans at the Big Ten/SEC Meeting. The guys also break down Stew’s head coaching grades. Plus, Mail bag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super Bowl came and went and now all eyes are on the NFL Draft. Bruce and Stew break down the 2025 NFL Draft rankings. Plus, some portal news and mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly joins Bruce and Stew on this episode of “The Audible.” The guys relive the Ohio State Championship win over Notre Dame this year and look ahead to Coach Kelly’s future with the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three of the four schools that were in the College Football Playoff semi-finals have lost their defensive coordinators. Bruce and Stew kick off their first offseason episode and dive into all the coaching changes across college football. Plus, an early look at which conferences to look out for next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Buckeyes held off Notre Dame to win the College Football Playoff and secured the Big Ten’s second straight title. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew break down the big game from Atlanta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Notre Dame pull off an upset against Ohio State? Bruce and Stew come to you from Atlanta to preview the 2025 College Football National championship game. Plus, some breaking transfer portal tampering news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Notre Dame-Ohio State national championship game around the corner, Stew and Bruce discuss how the portal and NIL helped loosen the SEC's dominance over college football. They also get into why the Irish can beat the Buckeyes, and Penn State's star players all coming back in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Championship matchup is set. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew break down the semifinal round of the College Football Playoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re down to The College Football Playoff semifinals. Bruce and Stew are joined by Notre Dame beat writer for The Athletic, Pete Sampson, to discuss the highly anticipated Notre Dame vs. Penn State matchup. Then Bruce and Stew break down Texas vs. Ohio State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an underwhelming first round of the College Football Playoff, the quarterfinal round delivered with some unforgettable games. Now the stage is set for the semifinal. Bruce and Stew break down all the action on this episode of “The Audible.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce return from a holiday break to catch up on Bowl Season. They discuss Miami star Cam Ward's decision to sit out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the end of the Travis Hunter/Shedeur Sanders era at Colorado and more. And they look ahead to the quarterfinal matchup at the Fiesta, Rose, Sugar and Peach bowls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State all won lopsided first-round Playoff games. Does that mean the committee made bad selections with the last at-large berths? Should more Playoff games be at campus stadiums? Did Kirk Herbstreit go too far in his defense of Ryan Day? Is Notre Dame good enough to win the national championship? Bruce and Stew give their takes on this episode of “The Audible.” 10:5519:34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re just days away from the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff. Ralph Russo joins Bruce and Stew to preview this weekend’s highly anticipated matchups on this episode of “The Audible.” Plus, retired CFB and NFL superstar, Mike Vick, is making coaching news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill Belichick will officially be coaching UNC next year. Can one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time translate in college? Penn State’s backup QB, Beau Pribula, has entered the transfer portal and will miss the team’s CFP appearance. Bruce and Stew break down all the latest college football news on this episode “The Audible.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could Bill Belichick be coaching UNC next year? Is Travis Hunter a shoo-in for the Heisman? And what is the latest news with players entering the transfer portal? With a week off of CFP drama, Bruce and Stew dive into all the other news around college football on this episode of “The Audible.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final bracket for the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff is set. Bruce and Stew react to the seeding on this episode of “The Audible.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College Football Playoff Rankings are out, and some fans have been left stunned after 10-2 Miami landed at No. 12, one spot behind 9-3 Alabama. Miami head coach Mario Cristobal joins Bruce and Stew on this episode of “The Audible,” to discuss his displeasure with the committee’s ranking. Later on, The Athletic’s Ralph Russo joins the guys to discuss the rest of the rankings as well as some developing news about USC coach Lincoln Riley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan humiliated No. 2 Ohio State, leading to a massive brawl after the game. Bruce was on the ground in Columbus and gives us all the details of the brutal day for OSU coach Ryan Day. Texas beat Texas A&M in the teams’ first matchup in 13 years, Syracuse upset Miami and conference championship matchups are set. Bruce and Stew break down all the mayhem on this episode of “The Audible.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest College Football Playoff rankings are out, and Bruce and Stew are breaking it all down on this episode of “The Audible.” UNC parted ways with Hall of Fame coach Mack Brown. What does this mean going forward? Plus, a look ahead to Saturday’s rivalry slate as the race to the Playoff continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College Football Playoff drama continues after three SEC teams lost to unranked opponents. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew break down losses from Ole Miss, Alabama and Texas A&M. Ohio State dismantled Indiana. And there’s chaos in the BIG 12 as Colorado and BYU lose, and ASU comes out on top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are making sense of the latest CFP rankings and how the playoff picture is going to shake out. FAU is getting national attention for its coaching carousel drama. Plus, the guys answer your mailbag questions. You can send your questions to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.