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

Stew and Bruce discuss what has unfolded since NIL became official on July 1st. College athletes are now doing endorsement deals from coast-to-coast and boosters who run businesses are also getting involved. For example, a Florida based MMA training facility owned by a Miami booster is paying every player on the Hurricanes up to 6k to endorse the gym. Fair or foul? Plus, Bruce recaps his trip to the Elite 11 QB camp. Who are the QBs of the future in college football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew recaps his trip to Dallas where College Football Playoff power brokers met this week to discuss expansion. The biggest question isn't whether the playoff will expand to 12 it is *when* it will expand. Should we expect it to happen in 2023 or 2026 when the current contract ends? The guys debate which option would be better and why. Legal expert Michael McCann joins the show to break down this week's Supreme Court decision which went against the NCAA. Plus, Bruce previews his trip to next week's Elite 11 QB camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce discuss Arizona State's recruiting violations during the dead period, college football playoff expansion and update the situation at Michigan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce discuss the officially endorsed 12-team CFB Playoff led by the CFP working group which consists of SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby, Notre Dame's Jack Swarbrick & Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson. Bo Schembechler's complicated legacy at Michigan takes a hit after damning statements from his son. Plus, mailbag questions on a full CFB reset, best uniforms/helmets, UConn's independence & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce discuss the star-studded 2022 College Football Hall of Fame ballot which includes Reggie Bush, Andrew Luck & more. BREAKING during the show: Coach K announces he will retire after next season. Bruce updates his list of top impact transfers this season after Georgia lands two big-time players. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Feldman is joined by his Fox Sports colleague & Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice Joe Davis. College football is set to return to normalcy this fall, the guys talk about what they are looking forward to doing again on the road covering the sport. Joe talks about what it's like to be living out his dream being a play-by-play broadcaster and how he juggles doing commentary for 3 different sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce discuss college football's week 1 slate on the heels of kickoff times being announced by ESPN. On Saturday of Labor Day weekend, Alabama vs. Miami is the featured game in the afternoon while Georgia vs. Clemson is in primetime on ABC. Notre Dame will play Florida State Sunday night and Ole Miss Louisville wraps up the holiday weekend in a standalone Monday night window. The guys rate the rull weekend slate as the season is feeling closer by the week. Plus, mailbag questions on UCLA & USC, 2021 group of 5 breakout teams, Nebraska & the transfer portal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce discuss The Athletic's 'State of the Program' series. Utah, Boston College & Georgia are three intriguing programs to watch in 2021. Bruce goes in depth on his story this week in The Athletic about former Washington & Boise St. coach Chris Petersen. The FCS Championship game is Sunday between South Dakota State & Sam Houston State. Plus, mailbag questions!Sign up for The Athletic (20% off) at www.theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew's post spring top 25 dropped this week & the guys discuss some of the most intriguing rankings including Texas A&M, Oklahoma and Iowa State. Bruce talks about two of his recent stories: the 2022 mock draft & the top 50 transfer portal signings. Is the transfer portal becoming as important as recruiting? Plus, is college football better today than it has ever been? If not, when was it the best? Mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce discuss College Football Playoff expansion. On Friday, Executive Director Bill Hancock said the committee was considering alternatives to the current 4 team format. What would an expanded playoff mean for the sport? Who benefits the most? Does this open the door for a G5 team? It's NFL Draft week. Did we sleep on Mac Jones at Alabama? The 49ers are considering the QB at 3rd overall. Bruce breaks down this year's QB class including Trey Lance at North Dakota State. Plus, CFB adopts new OT rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce are joined by The Athletic's Andy Staples! Can the Pac-12 become a better football conference in the post Larry Scott era? The guys discuss what's holding the conference back & how it can improve. Plus, takeaways from a busy weekend of spring games & a college football super league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's new "Texpert" Sam Khan Jr. joins Bruce & Stew to discuss all things CFB in the state of Texas. Steve Sarkisian is prepping for his first season in Austin. Jimbo Fisher is coming off a big breakthrough season in Aggieland. Dave Aranda is heading into year 2 at Baylor. 2021 is a big year for Dana Holgersen at Houston. Can TCU & Gary Patterson get back to being a 10 win program? Plus, mailbag questions on conference realignment, the Pac-12, Purdue's struggles & Oregon's rise to a CFB power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are joined by The Athletic's Grace Raynor after Clemson wrapped up spring practice with its scrimmage this past Saturday. Does Dabo Swinney have the Tigers in position once again to compete for a National Championship? How has Dabo gone from the loveable easy-going coach to borderline insufferable? Plus, which of the following college football possibilities is most likely and which is least likely:A Big Ten school other than Ohio State wins a national championshipAlabama and Clemson combine for 3 championshipsA Big 12 school wins a national championshipMichigan wins more than 1 game against Ohio StateAny Pac-12 school wins more than 2 conference championshipsMiami wins more ACC championships than ClemsonSubmit your mailbag questions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce have the latest on the NCAA's tough day in the Supreme Court. UCLA Athletic Director Martin Jarmond joins the show! The Bruins are headed to the Final Four after an impressive run all the way from the First Four. What can Pac-12 football do to gain more national respect & relevance? Plus, a game suggested in a mailbag question:Of the following pairs, pick the CFB program that will perform better on the field over the next 5 seasons.Georgia or FloridaLSU or A&MOle Miss or TennesseeIowa State or TexasOregon or USCNebraska or IndianaMiami or North CarolinaCentral Florida or Auburn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce discuss their annual ranking of the top 25 coaches in college football. Who was ranked to high? Who got left off the list? Sign up to The Athletic for just $1 a month using www.theathletic.com/theaudible to see the entire list and join the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce are joined by The Athletic’s Brody Miller to discuss a busy news cycle at LSU. The National Championship season feels like a distant memory as spring practice kicks off on the Bayou. Meanwhile, off-the-field, a Title IX investigation is ongoing. Former LSU Head Coach Les Miles was fired at Kansas after sexual misconduct allegations during his time in Baton Rouge were revealed.Mailbag questions! Which team that underperformed in 2020 will bounce back in 2021? Penn State, Wisconsin or Michigan? Will PJ Fleck be a one hit wonder at Minnesota? Was 2020 the end of bowl season as we knew it? Plus, the guys make their NCAA Tournament picks & share stories from covering March Madness in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew dive deep into the news that Les Miles and Kansas have parted ways. Who would be the next Head Coach in Lawrence and how they could turn the program around. Then the guys share their picks for most exciting players in college football since the late 90's. Before finishing up with the mailbag, Bruce shares his thoughts on his new Fox teammate Bob Stoops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coastal Carolina Head Coach Jamey Chadwell joins the show! The Chanticleers were arguably the best story of the 2020 CFB season. The guys talk to Coach about his unique offense, incredible season & get to know him off the field. Plus, analytics and sports performance science have shaped MLB, NFL. Is college football next? Just look at Najee Harris. Bruce talks about his latest story for The Athletic. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo code: theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema joins Bruce & Stew on The Audible. Bielema talks about being back in the Big Ten, his success at Wisconsin, failure at Arkansas & future at Illinois. What did he learned working for Bill Belichick? Stew grades the offseason coaching hires including Gus Malzahn at UCF, Charles Huff at Marshall, Shane Beamer at South Carolina & Jedd Fisch at Arizona. Mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce welcomes Maryland HC Mike Locksley to the show. Coach Locksley talks about the importance of mental health and how it has impacted his life on & off the field. Coach also discusses his time at Alabama learning under Nick Saban & the guys examine how both the NFL & CFB can do a better job of hiring black coaches. Plus, the Terps WR room is the strongest position unit on the team. Does this means Taulia Tagovailoa will have a great 2021 season in College Park? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce are ready for spring football to kickoff! It's not the normal spring ball that we're used to as FCS teams are preparing to play actual games. The Jags hire Chris Doyle as director of sports performance just months after Doyle was accused of bullying & racism by former players. Plus, mailbag questions on JT Daniels' future at UGA, Steve Sarkisian's hire at Texas, Washington's outlook in the PAC-12 & EA Sports CFB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's National Signing Day! Michigan lands a top 10 class despite the uncertainty surrounding Jim Harbaugh in 2020. EA sports announced it will bring back the popular CFB video game. Stew & Bruce are joined by new Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian. The guys discuss the Longhorns 2021 class & potential replacements for QB Sam Ehlinger. Sark also talks about how he's evolved as a coach & person during his career. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce discuss whether Josh Heupel is a good hire at Tennessee. Could Heupel end up regretting the decision if UCF realigns with a power 5 conference? Plus, mailbag questions:Did Steve Sarkisian hire a good staff? What letter grade does Larry Scott's tenure as Pac-12 commissioner get?What type of job is Billy Napier is holding out for?What should Florida fans expect from QB Emory Jones in 2021 and beyond? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce react to Tennessee firing Jeremy Pruitt with cause. The guys talk about the investigation that let to Pruitt's firing, who is on the shortlist to get the job & give their take on the ceiling for the Vols in modern college football. Plus, mailbag questions! Why did Urban Meyer take the Jags job? Will defenses catch up to the offensive boom in the sport? What does the poor championship game rating mean big picture? Plus, what will spring ball look like in 20201 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. DeVonta Smith & Alabama hit the gas and left the Buckeyes in the dust. The Crimson Tide's offense led by OC Steve Sarkisian might be the best of all time. This comes on the heels of LSU's 2019 dominance. How long will Saban's reign continue? Plus, the final AP top 25 is out & Stew has his way-too-early top 25, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ubben joins Stew & Bruce. Is Tennessee trying to find a way to fire Jeremy Pruitt without having to pay a buyout? Vols fans are begging for Liberty Head Coach Hugh Freeze to take over the program. Will Steve Sarkisian work out better than Tom Herman at Texas? David also gives his take on Bryan Harsin at Auburn. Plus, is this Nick Saban's best Alabama team ever? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Bill Landis joins Bruce & Stew to give his take on the National Championship game. Can the Buckeyes score with Alabama? Ohio State's secondary might be the key unit in the game. Plus, mailbag questions! Was Tom Herman's firing at Texas justified? Why does Notre Dame continue to struggle in big games? Could Texas A&M beat Ohio State and Clemson? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce react to Ohio State's dominant upset win over Clemson. Buckeyes QB Justin Fields had a career game vs. Trevor Lawrence & the Tigers. Alabama took care of business vs. Notre Dame in an unprecedented Rose Bowl. The countdown to the National Championship is on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're just days away from the College Football Playoff semi-finals. Ralph Russo of The Associated Press joins Bruce & Stew from New Orleans, the site of the Sugar Bowl between Clemson & Ohio State. The playoff continues to feature the same teams, is that a problem for the sport? Ralph says no matter how you feel about it, try to enjoy the great players on Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame & Ohio State. Looking back, 2020 will go down as maybe the most unique season in the sports history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Florida head coach Dan Mullen is hit with a show cause because of recruiting violations. South Carolina players boycott the Gasparilla Bowl. Heisman Trophy voting is now complete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman & Stewart Mandel react to the 2021 College Football Playoff field. Did the committee get it right? Cincinnati has the #1 defense in the country and finished undefeated but got jumped by 2-loss Oklahoma. Do they have a legitimate gripe? Do we know enough about Ohio State on the field after only playing 6 games? Plus, mailbag questions on the Auburn coaching search, silly season & new ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman & Stewart Mandel preview championship weekend! First, the guys discuss the latest CFP rankings and try to make sense of what seems to be the strangest ranking in the playoff era. Do the games even matter? Plus, an update on the Auburn coaching search. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Auburn fires Gus Malzahn. It was the best college football Saturday of the season. Saturday night was a wild, crazy fun display of the sport we love. LSU hits a 57 yarder in the fog to beat #6 Florida. USC & Ohio State have the same record. Should the Trojans be in the conversation? Texas AD Chris Del Conte says Tom Herman will be back in 2021. Kevin Sumlin is out at Arizona. Illinois parts ways with Lovie Smith. Kyle Trask or Ian Book for the Heisman trophy? Mailbag questions! Does Penn State & James Franklin deserve a mulligan? Next weekend’s Big Ten schedule was released during the recording & the games are underwhelming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman discuss the Big Ten's decision to change Big Ten Championship eligibility rules so Ohio State can play Northwestern next weekend. The guys react to the latest CFB Playoff rankings & breakdown different top 4 scenarios. Purdue & Indiana have mutually agreed to cancel the game last weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew & Bruce are back to recap the CFB weekend. Coastal Carolina vs. BYU lived up to the hype! The game, which was scheduled just a few days before being played, represented everything that's good about college football. Will the CFB playoff committee put the Chanticleers in the top 10? Alabama gets revenge on LSU. DeVonta Smith should be getting Heisman love. Will the Big Ten change the rules mid-season so Ohio State can play in the title game? Indiana coach Tom Allen is proving to be one of the best coaches in the country. Shane Beamer will be the next Head Coach at South Carolina. PAC-12 after dark was back in full force. Mailbag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On two days notice #13 BYU will travel to play #18 Coastal Carolina with ESPN's College GameDay on site! Kirk Herbstreit made headlines for the wrong reason on the CFB Playoff ranking show. Did the committee tip their hand as far as games played? Ohio State needs more data points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman discuss the latest news in college football. Ohio State is looking at a 6-game regular season because of COVID-19 cancellations. Will the Buckeyes miss the playoff because of a poor strength of schedule? Notre Dame will have a better resume even with a loss to Clemson in the ACC title. The CFB Playoff race is more complicated than ever. Texas A&M, Florida, BYU & Cincinnati are all trying to make their case as one of the 4 best teams. The Big Ten has bungled playing football during the pandemic. College football as a whole has done a terrible job of being transparent about outbreaks. Buffalo RB Jaret Patterson rushed for 409 yards and 8TDs vs. Kent State. Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller is the first female to take the field in power 5 football. Tom Herman’s tenure at Texas is looking like it’s close to the finish line. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman are back to discuss the latest news in college football. Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 & will miss the Iron Bowl. The College Football Playoff committee released their 1st rankings of the season. Time is running out for conferences to reschedule postponed games. Will BYU add Cincinnati to the schedule to enhance its resume? The South Carolina coaching search is heating up. Enjoy rivalry weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman recap the college football weekend. Clemson/FSU is the 1st game of the season postponed on gameday due to COVID. Ohio State squanders a 3 TD halftime lead vs. Indiana and questions arise about the Buckeyes title hopes. Scott Frost & Jim Harbaugh continue to struggle at their alma maters. JT Daniels dazzles in his Georgia debut. Is Justin Fuente's job in danger at Virginia Tech? Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman discuss the allegations uncovered by USA Today against LSU for mishandling sexual misconduct complaints against students, including top athletes. Bruce shares who is on the shortlist to replace Will Muschamp at South Carolina. Plus, a quick look at this weekend's best games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman recap the college football weekend. Is Michigan or Penn State the bigger disaster in 2020? Who is on the shortlist to replace Jim Harbaugh? The guys say James Franklin's job isn't in jeopardy. Northwestern in unbeaten. Stew says this is the best Northwestern defense in 25 years. Can they give Wisconsin a game? Unbeaten Indiana gets its shot at Ohio State next weekend. Bruce calls Justin Fields "the best player in college football". (pickup) Kyle Trask is putting up Joe Burrow like numbers at Florida. The Heisman will be announced on January 5th after the CFB playoff semi-final. Can Will Muschamp save his job at South Carolina? Clay Helton is barely holding on at USC. The guys finish wish a Pac-12 whiparound. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman react to the news that 4 SEC games are postponed this weekend due to COVID-19. Should the College Football Playoff create a bubble and move its dates later into January? It feels like we've reached the point in the season where changes need to be made. Plus, a look at this weekend's (slim) slate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman recap another college football weekend. Notre Dame beats #1 Clemson. Florida lights up Georgia in Jacksonville. Michigan & Penn State are a combined 1-5. Hugh Freeze & Liberty beat Virginia Tech. Will the former Ole Miss coach be back in the SEC soon? The Pac-12 is back. BYU & Cincinnati both have a chance to go undefeated. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel & Bruce Feldman welcome John Walters to the show! John writes The Athletic's 'Bubble Screen', a review of the CFB weekend through the lense of television, and he's also a graduate of Notre Dame. The guys discuss The Fighting Irish's big game this weekend vs. #1 Clemson. Plus more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Bruce Feldman & Stewart Mandel discuss the weekend that was in college football. Dan Mullen instigated a brawl at halftime of Florida vs. Mizzou & then wore a Darth Vader costume in the postgame press conference. The Gators HC is embracing the villain role ahead of this week's matchup vs. Georgia. Elsewhere in the SEC, Auburn dominated LSU 48-11. Texas A&M and Indiana are playing good football. Michigan falls to Michigan State the week after the Spartans lost to Rutgers. Is Jim Harbaugh's job in jeopardy? Trevor Lawrence will miss Saturday's top 5 matchup vs. Notre Dame. Plus, mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce's new book 'Flip the Script', which tells the story of LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron, is officially available! He chats with Stew about the storytelling in the book & how it all came together. The Big Ten has been back for less than a week and Nebraska/Wisconsin is cancelled because of a COVID-19 outbreak in Madison. Plus, the guys are looking forward to Texas @ Oklahoma State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stewart and Bruce dish out their takes on the opening weekend of Big Ten action, starting with the dramatic conclusion to Indiana-Penn State (2:00). Why are fanbases other than Penn State trying to label James Franklin as 'overrated', and where do the Nittany Lions fall in the conference pecking order (8:00)? Who's the second best team in the 'Ten behind Ohio State (11:30), plus who would the guys bet on to win the Big Ten aside from OSU? The guys cruise through Rutgers' first conference victory since 2017, Wisconsin and Graham Mertz as well as Maryland's lopsided loss (15:00). Will Saturday's be different now with Jaylen Waddle expected to miss the remainder of the season (27:00)? Is it time to hop back on the LSU bandwagon, and just how impressive was TJ Finley in the Tigers' win (30:30)? Stew and Bruce brandish their digital letter openers and answer some mailbag questions, featuring Cincinnati, James Franklin and Tim Brando (33:00)!Follow Stewart on Twitter: @slmadelFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFBJoin The Athletic for just $1 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/theaudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.