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

Stew and Bruce recap a thrilling weekend of college football!LSU knocks Bama off at home which has massive SEC title and playoff implications. Brian Kelly was emotional after the win. Did Nick Saban's game mismanagement cost the Tide a win?Georgia smashed #1 Tennessee in Athens. Are the Dawgs heavy National Championship favorites?Ohio State had a poor performance at Northwestern. Is there cause for concern for the Buckeyes or just an outlier?Clemson gets blown out at Notre Dame. Are the Tigers out of the playoff picture?Will Oregon, USC and UCLA all be in the top 10 this week? The Pac-12's playoff hopes are alive.Bruce was in Fort Worth and saw TCU beat Texas Tech to remain undefeated. He talks about how Sonny Dykes has hit the ground running in year 1.Plus, shoutouts to Tanner Mordecai and the Ohio Bobcats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce react to the first CFP rankings of the season.-Undefeated TCU is ranked behind 1-loss Alabama. Is there a scenario where a perfect Horned Frogs team gets left out? Oregon and USC need major help as well.-#16 Illinois is a long shot playoff hopeful with Michigan and potentially Ohio State still on the schedule.-What would a 12-team playoff field look like with these rankings? This is what we'll get in the future.Plus:-An update on the Michigan vs. Michigan State postgame fight that is being investigated as a potential assault.-Bryan Harsin is officially out at Auburn. Who is on the shortlist to get the job? Do they need a splash hire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce recap week 9 of the college football season:Ohio State scores 28 in the 4th quarter to beat Penn State. Marvin Harrison Jr. looks like the best WR in the country.Michigan dominates Michigan State but a postgame fight stole headlines.K-State runs #9 Oklahoma State off the field 48-0.TCU escapes a trap game at West Virginia and remains undefeated, Bruce is headed to Fort Worth next week for the Horned Frogs vs. Texas Tech.The Big 12 lands a new TV deal that exceeding expectation after losing Texas & Oklahoma.Plus, shoutouts to Jim Mora & UConn, Gus Malzahn & UCF, Louisville for getting its season back on track and Iowa for scoring 30+ points! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce have the latest news and notes on college football heading into week 9! -Can Penn State upset Ohio State at home? -Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz is fighting back against constant criticism. Is his legacy in jeopardy? -Tennessee hosts Kentucky this weekend in what could be a trap game ahead of Georgia. Is it more likely that the Vols go undefeated or lose two games? -Why did Lincoln Riley and Ray Day's have year one success compared to Marcus Freeman and Brent Venables who are struggling? -What are the most underrated stadiums in college football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew is in Oregon where he saw the Ducks steamroll undefeated UCLA. Bo Nix was on fire and threw 5TDs. Bruce says Clemson's comeback win vs. Syracuse was the game of the day. TCU remains undefeated. The playoff picture is taking shape. Ohio State is the first Big Ten team to score 45 points in six straight games for over 100 years. LSU is back on track under Brian Kelly. The Tigers handed Ole Miss their first loss of the season. Jimbo Fisher has Texas A&M playing bad football. Is his future in Aggieland in doubt? Plus, shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss the playoff race as the season hits the halfway point. There are still undefeated teams from all five conferences! How many SEC teams can make it? Will there be two from the SEC East? Where does Bama stand with one loss to Tennessee? Are UCLA and USC still in the mix? Clemson is 7-0 and not getting a lot of attention. Plus, mailbag questions on Tennessee, the SEC on CBS, Bryce Young, the sport's offensive onslaught & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce recap a wild weekend of college football. Tennessee's win over Alabama might be the most exciting regular season game in a long time. Hendon Hooker is the breakout star of the season. TCU & Ole Miss both remain undefeated. How good are both programs? Michigan dominates Penn State at home with a nearly unstoppable run game. Outside of Michigan and Ohio State, is the Big Ten down? Utah goes for a two point conversion late to beat USC and hand Lincoln Riley his first loss as Trojans Head Coach. It's time to start discussing playoff scenarios. Plus, Notre Dame suffers another brutal loss & shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss The Athletic's "Secrets of the Coaching Carousel" series which published this week on the site. Bryce Young's status for Saturday's game vs. Tennessee is still uncertain. #10 Penn State's visit to #5 Michigan headlines a loaded week 7 slate. The guys preview that game as well as Oklahoma State at TCU, Kansas at Oklahoma, LSU at Florida, Clemson at FSU & USC at Utah. Plus, mailbag questions on the CFP race, Matt Rhule's potential return to Nebraska, Auburn's future & the Group of Five. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alabama beats Texas A&M by stopping the Aggies at the 2 yard line on the last play of the game. Can Tennessee beat Bama at Neyland Stadium this Saturday? The Vols and QB Hendon Hooker look dangerous and are a fun team to watch. Should OU fans panic about Brent Venables after the Sooners 49-0 loss vs. Texas? The Big 12 feels completely upside down. TCU is undefeated and Kansas is good. USC & UCLA are both 6-0 at the same time since 2005. Northwestern & Stanford are both struggling. Are Pat Fitzgerald and David Shaw on the hot seat? Plus, Bruce talks about his trip to Indiana and shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew react to Wisconsin firing of Head Coach Paul Chryst. Will interim coach Jim Leonhard get the job permanently? Colorado fires Karl Dorrell. What type of candidate pool will the Buffs be able to hire from? Oklahoma and Texas meet this weekend in the Red River Rivalry. Plus, mailbag questions on Nebraska, Wisconsin, Louisville, Minnesota & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew recap another exciting weekend of college football. Jimbo Fischer’s Texas A&M offense continues to struggle. Oklahoma’s defense is in trouble. Georgia escapes Mizzou; is it jump a blip for the Dawgs? Is there cause for concern with Paul Chryst? Are you buying UCLA now? Plus, shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are back for their mid-week episode as week 5 of the college football season is on the horizon. Georgia Tech fires Geoff Collins who becomes the third power five coach to lose his job so far this season. Who is on the short list to takeover in Atlanta? Plus, mailbag questions on Texas, the Big 12, analytics in college football, Georgia standout TE Brock Bowers and the Big Ten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew recap another exciting weekend of college football. Oklahoma falls to K-State thanks to Adrian Martinez's standout performance and 5TDs. The Kansas Jayhawks are now 4-0! Could either team win the Big 12?Tennessee beats Florida at Neyland Stadium. Is Hendon Hooker a Heisman candidate? Auburn wins once again thanks to a miracle at Jordan-Hare. #10 Arkansas falls vs. Texas A&M. The Pac-12 seems wide open 4 weeks into the season. Michigan State has major issues after a 34-7 loss at Minnesota. Is Michigan a top 5 team? Clemson survives Wake Forest in overtime. Miami is upset by Middle Tennessee State. Plus, shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce ask producer John Hayes if he's ready to walk back his negative comments about Penn State Head Coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions' 3-0 start. The guys discuss their latest story on The Athletic this week about the dark side of NIL. Plus, mailbag questions on the Pac-12, coaching changes, group of 5 and CFB commissioners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss how the college football season is taking shape three weeks into the season. Penn State beats Auburn at Jordan-Hare. Oklahoma blows out Nebraska. Could the Nittany Lions and Sooners be surprise playoff contenders? The Big Ten East looks like a very strong division. Kansas is 3-0 for the first time since 2009. Georgia looks like the best team in the country and TE Brock Bowers is an amazing talent. Plus, shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are joined by Kaylee Hartung who is back in the sports media industry with Thursday Night Football on Amazon. Plus, mailbag questions on coaching searches, CFB viewership ratings, Arkansas' top 10 ranking, Pac-12 after-dark & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Frost is fired after Nebraska’s home loss to Georgia Southern. Who is on the shortlist to take over in Lincoln? A wild and fun Saturday of college football started with a near upset in Austin and then a major upset in South Bend. Stew and Bruce recap their experience at Texas vs. Alabama and try to understand Marcus Freeman’s poor start at Notre Dame. USC is looking like the darling of the Pac-12. Plus, shoutouts to the weekend’s top performances like Hendon Hooker at Tennessee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss Florida State’s win vs. LSU on Sunday night as well as Clemson’s win vs. Georgia Tech on Monday night. The guys are both headed to Austin on Saturday for Alabama at Texas. Can the Longhorns give the Tide a game? Plus, more week 2 mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew react to week 1 of the college football season! Georgia dominates Oregon in Atlanta. #3 Ohio State has enough to beat #5 Notre Dame 21-10. The unexpected close games during the noon window is what makes college football great. Plus, the college football playoff is expanding to 12 teams in 2024 or 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss the latest Nebraska loss under Scott Frost. This time it was to open the season vs. Northwestern in Ireland. QB competitions across the country are coming to an end and coaches have named starters. The guys also dive into big week 1 matchups like Notre Dame at Ohio State. Plus, Big Ten Network's Dave Revsine joins the show to preview the 2022 Big Ten season.Join our pool: play.runyourpool.com/audible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are here for week 0. Could Texas have its worst season since 1956? Pac-12 Network Analyst Yogi Roth joins the show. Yogi talks about his new book “5-Star QB: It’s not about the stars it’s about the journey”. He also has three observations about the Pac-12 heading into the 2022 season. The Athletic’s Mitch Sherman joins the guys from Dublin ahead Nebraska and Northwestern's week 0 game at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As college football season inches closer Stew and Bruce discuss the best early games of the season. Lindsay Schnell of USA Today joins the show to review "The Girlfriend That Didn't Exist", Netflix's new documentary about the Manti Te'o catfishing incident. Plus, mailbag questions!Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/audible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's "Freak's List" release day! Stewart Mandel talks with Bruce Feldman about his annual piece highlighting the most athletic players in college football. Plus, Sports Business Journal's John Ourand joins the show to discuss the Big Ten's reported new TV deal. He gives his take on what type of impact will this have on the sport and the future of conference realignment.Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/audible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce break down the preseason media polls. Can Mike Norvell turn around Florida State? Will Oklahoma take a step back after losing Brent Venables? How much better is Ohio State than everyone in the Big Ten? Could there be a surprise team in the SEC West? Which program is the class of the Pac-12 in 2022? The guys hit on all of CFB's interesting storylines and answer mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce recap Big Ten Media Days. Commissioner Kevin Warren took a victory lap for adding USC and UCLA to the conference. The league's potential billion dollar new media deal is coming together. Jim Harbaugh and Michigan owned day one. Will Ohio State get revenge in 2022 and win back the conference title? Plus, a Pac-12 media day preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew is back from vacation and is ready to get back on the mic with Bruce! The guys discuss the futures of the Big 12 and Pac-12 after USC and UCLA have announced their departure. Plus, what would successful seasons be for USC, Texas and Oklahoma? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce is joined by The Athletic’s Matt Fortuna to discuss their story on the Wakey Leaks scandal. What has been the fallout of the massive story? Plus, as conference realignment continues to impact college football, will Notre Dame be forced to join a conference? And, what is the future of the ACC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew react to breaking news of USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. The duo discusses the ripple effects and implications of a major move in college football.Follow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFBFollow Stew on Twitter: @slmandel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew are together to discuss the biggest storylines this week in college football. Miami lands a 2023 QB with a reported astronomical NIL deal. The ACC unveiled a new scheduling model that drops divisions and will go into effect for the 2023 season. Plus, the Big 12 finally replaces former commissioner Bob Bowlsby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stewart Mandel is joined by The Athletic's National recruiting writer Ari Wasserman to discuss Arch Manning's decision to commit to Texas. What does this mean for the future of Steve Sarkisian's program? Plus, The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach joins the show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX and go inside her interview with Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the long-awaited return of Stew's five-year franchise "Kings & Barons." The guys discuss the 2022 edition and answer mailbag questions on The Athletic's "State of the Program" series, Penn State, Oregon, BYU, Washington & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Feldman welcomes Max Olson to the show! Star QBs are starting to be seen with luxury vehicles thanks to NIL money. Quinn Ewers, who has never started a game for Texas, is currently driving an Aston Martin. The modern college football QB is one of the most interesting positions in all of sports thanks to the transfer portal and NIL. Ryan Day said Ohio State needs a 13 million dollar NIL budget. Penn State's James Franklin said the real number to be competitive is higher. Is this good for the game? Max gives the three most impactful players that came out of the portal this offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are back with part two of preseason win totals for all power five programs. First, the guys discuss Bruce's latest story for The Athletic 'The coaching and parenting lessons I learned coaching my son’s pee-wee football team' and also welcome PointsBet's Teddy Greenstein to the show to discuss his new book 'QB Dads'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fallout from the Saban vs. Fisher dust up over NIL continues in college football circles. This week, Lane Kiffin spoke out about NIL and the future of the sport. Stew and Bruce pick half of the power five season win totals. Part 2 will air next week. Plus, mailbag questions on Jim Harbaugh, the future of CFB on TV & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are back after comments by Nick Saban about Texas A&M recruiting class led to Jimbo Fisher giving one of the most memorable press conferences in CFB history. The guys react and give their opinions on what happens next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss NCAA rule changes announced this week. What impact will they have on the sport? The guys answer mailbag questions on NIL, impact coordinator highers and more. Plus, forme Florida State star Myron Rolle joins the show to discuss his new book 'The 2% Way: How a Philosophy of Small Improvements Took Me to Oxford, the NFL, and Neurosurgery'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss how the NCAA is fighting back vs. NIL collectives. The guys debate recent odds set to win each power 5 conference. Plus, mailbag questions on the NFL Draft process, Matt Rhule's future & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are in Phoenix for CFB spring meetings. The guys discuss what conference decision makers and coaches are talking about this week including NIL, pay-for-play & the future of NCAA leadership. Pitt WR Jordan Addison and reigning Biletnikoff winner has entered the transfer portal. Did tampering take place? Plus, Cincinnati beat writer Justin Williams joins the show after the Bearcats had 9 players drafted. LSU and Georgia were the only two programs that had more players taken. How did Luke Fickell do it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew discuss this week's big news that NCAA President Mark Emmert has stepped down. Why did he do it and what does it mean for the future of CFB? The Athletic's "Texpert" Sam Khan Jr. joins the show after reporting on Texas' spring game. Is Quinn Ewers the future of the program at QB? Up the road in Aggieland, Texas A&M is getting a ton of buzz this offseason. Is the hype real? Baylor HC Dave Aranda names Blake Shapen QB coming out of spring, giving Gerry Bohanon a chance to transfer out and find a new home. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back to discuss the latest news in college football including Stew's latest dive into the new world of NIL collectives. The Athletic's Aaron Suttles joins Bruce and Stew after Alabama's spring game. What does former OU QB Spencer Rattler's future hold at South Carolina? Plus, mailbag questions on spring game formats, Notre Dame, Oregon, Miami, Florida, Florida State & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss whether Dabo Swinney's transfer portal philosophy will lead to the downfall of his Clemson program. ESPN's Paula Lavigne joins the show to discuss her latest investigative piece: "Before Jerry Sandusky, Penn State football had another serial sexual predator. This is the untold story of his crimes and the fight to bring him to justice." Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are together in Los Angeles! Lincoln Riley and USC are in the midst of spring practice. How quickly can the former Oklahoma coach get it turned around? It's NFL Draft season! Bruce discusses his new mock draft on The Athletic. Will Kenny Pickett or Malik Willis be a better pro QB? Plus, Bob Bowlsby is stepping down as commissioner of the Big 12. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss and debate the latest news in college football. What happens when a player is stuck in the transfer portal and doesn't get the offer they want? Max Olson joins the show to discuss his latest story and give an update on Big 12 expansion. Plus, mailbag questions on Urban Meyer, power 5 schools in Florida & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce welcome The Athletic's Kyle Tucker to the show! They discuss a little March Madness, including Kentucky's shocking loss to St. Peter's. Is Mark Stoops more liked than John Calipari in Lexington? Plus, why didn't we hear any stories about Urban Meyer's culture when he was at Florida and Ohio State? And, are fans upset with the way college football is changing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce discusses the bombshell report that Stew published Friday on The Athletic that outlines how a recruit signed an 8 million dollar plus NIL deal. A new era of college football feels like the wild west without rules or guidelines. Is it good or bad for the game? The guys are joined by new Oregon Head Coach and former Georgia Defensive Coordinator Dan Lanning. Plus, mailbag questions on the playoff, top coaches and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss takeaways from the NFL combine. Will any QB in the 2022 class have a better career than Andy Dalton? Plus, the guys reveal their annual top 25 rankings of college football head coaches. The debate rages on about James Franklin, Lane Kiffin, Jimbo Fisher, Jim Harbaugh and more! Join in on the fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are back for another episode during the NFL combine. Who are some under-the-radar prospects to keep an eye on? Art Briles resigned from Grambling hours after Hue Jackson hired him to be offensive coordinator. Last week, Bruce stopped by Miami to chat with new Head Coach Mario Cristobal. The 'Canes are fast-tracking football facility improvement. Plus, mailbag questions on Nick Saban's past at Michigan State, the worst coaching firings in the last 20 years, the future of TV rights deals and how the guys talk football with their kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce react to the breaking news that College Football Playoff expansion will officially be tabled until after the 2025 season. Stew's annual coaching hire grades publish on Monday. How did Athletic Directors perform during this coaching carousel cycle? Plus, mailbag questions on recruiting, the transfer portal and Jayden Daniels' decision to leave Arizona State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.