Until Saturday: A show about college football

Andy, Ari, and Nicole pick week 9 games ATS:-Will Penn State keep the tradition of playing Ohio State tough? (3:00)-Can Tennessee power past Kentucky and remain perfect? (12:00)-Who will take home the Paul Bunyan Trophy? (27:15)-Will Georgia cover the spread vs. Florida? (35:30)-Two gimpy Big 12 programs try to keep pace in their conference & the rest of week 9 (43:15)Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/AmJgdc0zLSAJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Halloween! The Athletic's Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. give their unique takes on college football. -If TCU stays undefeated where will the Horned Frogs be ranked in the playoff rankings come Tuesday? -Oklahoma State @ K-State has massive Big 12 Championship implications. -Can both Max Duggan and Bijan Robinson make it to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony? -How many Big 12 teams will be bowl eligible at the end of the season?-Texas A&M has become one of the story of the season for all the wrong reasons. -Low-key games of the week: Texas Tech vs. Baylor & Colorado vs. Arizona State. -Run Your Pool update! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari discuss Clemson's remaining schedule and whether anyone can stop the Tigers from going 13-0. If they do, they'll make the playoff. But are they good enough to beat any of the other teams that might make the CFP? Later, Doug Lesmerises of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer joins the show to discuss his hardball questions to Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz about the performance of offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz. Doug also chimes in on Ferentz's comment Tuesday that he's glad he doesn't have Doug's job. Lastly, where does Alabama fit in the CFP ranking pecking order? Could the Crimson Tide pull rank on undefeated teams because of the program's track record?Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/kU7jv_B3I-8Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougLesmerises Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light discuss recruiting news and storylines that are taking place during the 2022 season. A huge 2024 prospect has reclassified to the 2023 class. Where will he land come signing day?Florida flips a FSU recruit. LSU flips a Baylor recruit. Is Texas A&M's on-field struggles impacting Jimbo Fisher's recruiting? When coaches are building a roster, should they prioritize up-front players or skill? Mailbag questions on developing talent, the college football playoff, the white out's impact on recruiting, transfer portal and coaching buyouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini discuss the latest news and notes in college football!The Power 5:1. Kirby Smart wants Georgia-Florida to be a home-and-home series.2. Iowa might change QBs.3. Big Ten keeping divisions for 2023.4. Jim Harbaugh and James Franklin have beef.5. Sark apologizes for not staying out for the Eyes of Texas.Happy Hour:Oregon is playing well under new Head Coach Dan Lanning.Maryland is already bowl eligible!Iowa vs. Northwestern is the sickos game of the year.On the Rocks:Texas A&M is not meeting expectations in 2022. Now the Aggies are having off-field issues. Three freshman from the #1 class are suspended indefinitely.Miami. What is going wrong? Mario Cristobal trying to say it’s a rebuilt and that the media overhyped them.CFP expansion is being held up by a number of issues.Last Call:Cheers to Taylor Swift album releases & TCU for embracing Hypnotoad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari and Scott Dochterman dig a little deeper into a topic that has been bugging Andy and Ari for a while: double-digit year, mostly or fully guaranteed coach contracts. Texas A&M is experiencing buyer's remorse with Jimbo Fisher now, but history tells us Michigan State, Penn State, LSU, USC, Miami or a combination of all of those will experience the same pain. So what's an AD to do? The guys look at the current job openings (and some that might come open) and try to devise a strategy that could land a quality coach without putting the school on the hook for a decade.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/66PbrEuSv04Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ubben and Brody Miller recap week 8 in the SEC.Brian Kelly is exceeding expectations in year 1 at LSU (6-2).Jimbo Fisher is floundering in year 5 at Texas A&M (3-4).Shane Beamer has South Carolina on a 4-game win streak.The week 9 slate is headlined by the Cocktail Party (UF vs. UGA) and the Beer Barrel (UK vs. UT). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Carolina handed Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies yet another loss. Is it time Texas A&M seriously considered parting ways with Jimbo, or is his buyout damming that choice? Clemson dodged Syracuse's upset bid, but is there now growing apprehension about DJ Uiagalelei's ability to help this team win? TCU, Oklahoma State, and LSU all strung together comeback wins, all of which were impressive. On the topic of LSU, Jayden Daniels is thriving at his new school, as is Bo Nix as Oregon danced circles around UCLA. Plus, Penn State and Alabama earn much-need get-right wins.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/MUBGaIDaVSkJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari and Nicole pick the week eight games against the spread. Also, Nicole finally pays off the cottage cheese bet she made on Washington-UCLA. There are a lot of interesting games this week, including a What-Does-Vegas-Know-That-We-Don't line in Texas-Oklahoma State and a very big spread in UNLV-Notre Dame. Plus, can Bryce Young and Alabama avenge last week's loss to Tennessee in a matchup against Mississippi State? Is Clemson the most underrated top-5 team in the country, and is Syracuse their biggest roadblock to the CFP? Is College Station nearing DEFCON 5? Before the gang picks Saturday's games, Nicole reports on takeaways from the CFP management committee's meeting about an accelerated 12-team postseason.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/KCNlMHNNsTUJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Max & Sam curse is lifted thanks to TCU and Max Duggan! This week Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn joins the show ahead of the Wildcats big game at TCU. Texas visits Oklahoma State on Saturday in a game with Big 12 Championship implications. The guys discuss the mid-season all transfer portal team. Plus, the low-key games of the week! Texas A&M visits South Carolina in a must-win game for the Aggies and UTSA hosts North Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari and Scott Dochterman celebrate getting past the halfway point of the season without really thinking much about the College Football Playoff because the season has been so darn interesting. Perhaps things narrow a bit after games like Syracuse-Clemson and UCLA-Oregon this weekend, but it feels like we have a few more weeks of just enjoying a lot of teams still being in the hunt for conference titles at this point. Later, we make Scott talk about Iowa's offense even though he really doesn't want to. Why? Because we may never see anything quite like this again. Plus, Ari weaves an elite segue into why programs shouldn't sign coaches to 10-year deals.Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari & Mitch revisit the Oklahoma/Clemson no visit rule and how it has or might affect both schools recently. There were finally some notable commitments as well as some notable decommits over the last week. The guys take a closer look at the recruiting efforts of one of the most surprising teams of the season. Plus, mailbag questions and trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini discuss the latest news and notes around the sport of college football with their friend Grace Raynor from The Athletic.Power Five:1. Should Tennessee be number 1?2. Is the Vols fundraising effort after the win fair or foul?3. Hendon Hooker leads The Athletic's Heisman straw poll4. Brett Yormark says Texas & OU will be in the Big12 through 2025.5. The last Group of 5. undefeated fallsHappy Hour:Is Clemson flying under the radar as a National Championship contender? Grace Raynor shares her thoughts on Dabo Swinney, the QB situation and Saturday's big game vs. undefeated(!) Syracuse. Cheers to this season being awesome.On the Rocks:Alabama all of sudden doesn't look like a Nick Saban coached team. Poor defense. Lack of discipline. What gives? Penn State loses another game vs. a top 10 team.Last Call:Cheers to Utah for its last second win and emotional tribute to Aaron Lowe and Ty Jordan. Jeers to the NFL for announcing a Black Friday game starting in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a shakeup Saturday in college football, Andy, Ari, and Max Olson break down the latest edition of the A.S.S.C.L.O.W.N. rankings (16:00). Where will Tennessee land after beating Alabama? Will Michigan move up after hammering Penn State? Speaking of the Wolverines' win against the Nittany Lions, Andy -- who took Penn State against the spread -- must now eat $28 worth of Taco Bell. So he'll be Living Mas while Max and Ari explain the rankings.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/BaSaoPxNIykJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ubben and Brody Miller have reaction to the Saturday spectacle in Knoxville. The Vols upset over Bama will likely be the best game of the year. It's the best game/atmosphere David has ever seen in person. It's college football at its absolute best & reminds the guys why they love the sport. Time to talk about Tennessee and the playoff. Percent chance they get there? Ole Miss is 7-0. Are they for real or do they come down to earth? Plus, the SEC West race. Who had Ole Miss as the last undefeated team? LSU rally's after rough start at Florida. Will the Tigers play spoiler in the SEC West? South Carolina vs. Texas A&M is the most fascinating game of week 8. If SC wins, the bottom truly falls out under Jimbo Fisher and suddenly SC is 5-2.Picks of the week: David: Mississippi State +21.5Brody: South Carolina +3.5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 7 was absolutely dynamite! Andy and Ari breakdown a memorable Saturday, starting with Tennessee-Alabama. Are the Vols a CFP title contender? Michigan rolled over Penn St, which means Andy will be dining on $28 worth of Taco Bell. TCU bent, but didn't break, against Oklahoma State; Andy saves $1K in USC's loss; Kentucky, Clemson, and Ole Miss push through, and Colorado won!Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/e0qT3Kx7Tm4Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari and Nicole pick the week's best games against the spread! Can Sean Clifford and Penn State cover against Michigan in, arguably, both team's toughest tests in the season to this point? With Mohamed Ibrahim's status for Saturday up in the air, is the spread for Minnesota and Tanner Morgan too much vs. Illinois? Will history repeat itself in Auburn-Ole Miss, a matchup that's seen the Tigers win 8 of the last 9? Or is this it for Bryan Harsin? Jason Bean gets his shot to lead Kansas with Jalon Daniels injured. Are 9 points way too much for Brent Venables and OU? Can Hendon Hooker and co. upset Alabama? How about if Bryce Young plays? Plus, Will Rogers vs. Will Levis; Brian Kelly heads to Florida, are we riding with USC or Utah, and more!Watch the episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXgl_3ddLYQJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. discuss the wide open Big 12 race. Sam talks about what it was like to witness Texas absolutely destroy Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl last Saturday. What should be Brent Venables approach be to turn the Sooners around? Quinn Ewers impressed at QB for the Longhorns. This week, Oklahoma State travels to TCU for a battle of Big 12 unbeatens. TCU QB Max Duggan joins the show! Plus, the low-key game of the week and the Max & Sam curse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new edition of 'Dear Andy & Ari', Andy and Ari answer your questions, including could any competent coach can do what Josh Heupel has done at Tennessee? In another, a reader asks Ari if he thinks Arch Manning underestimated the talent of Quinn Ewers before committing to Texas. A 5-star review listener asks about particularly big games tied to moments. Plus, our guy Scott Dochterman comes in hot at a press conference featuring Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/voJy7TP5rGEJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch Light and Ari Wasserman talk about the latest news in notes in the world of college football recruiting. The guys have an update on commitments and discuss how in-stadium experience impacts recruiting. The Athletic's Mitch Sherman joins the show to discuss Nebraska's future. Who will be the next coach and what should his recruiting strategy be? He also tells a story that details why you should never, no matter the circumstance, leave a game early. Plus, trivia and mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini are back during week 7 with the latest news in college football...The Power Five:1. Will Bryce Young play at Tennessee?2. Will Matt Rhule return to college football?3. Kevin Warren speaks out on the future of the Big Ten4. CJ Stroud leads The Athletic's Heisman straw poll5. Alabama and Minnesota schedule a home and home!Happy Hour:Cheers to a great slate of week 7 games headlined by Alabama at Tennessee and Penn State at Michigan. Cheers to the interim head coaches who won all of their games last weekend. Cheers to undefeated USC & UCLA!On the Rocks:Brent Venables and Tony Elliot are on the rocks at Oklahoma (3-3) and Virginia (2-4), respectively. Iowa is wasting its very good defense and special teams with an offense that can't move the football.Last call:A toast to backup QBs, James Madison making the top 25 & the CFB space race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari and The Athletic's Scott Dochterman discuss the firing of Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule, who instantly becomes one of the hottest college football coaching candidates on the board. Is he right for Nebraska? Wisconsin? Auburn? Or is he content to live that buyout life and talk on TV? Later, the guys discuss the huge matchup in Ann Arbor between undefeated Penn State and undefeated Michigan. Plus, Scott relives the horror of covering Iowa-Illinois in person.Check out the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/BoOCpZkgegIJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Brody Miller look ahead to Saturday's highly anticipated top 10 matchup between Tennessee and Alabama on Rocky Top! Are the Vols the most fun team in college football? Will Bryce Young play after missing out on Saturday's win vs. A&M? Plus, Brian Kelly and Billy Napier will face off at The Swamp and Ole Miss looks to stay undefeated vs Auburn. Will this be Bryan Harsin's final game in charge of the Tigers program? It just means more in the SEC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari recap week 6 of the college football season from Bryant-Denny Stadium after Bama's 24-20 win vs. A&M. Tennessee looks legit heading into next week's matchup vs. the Tide. Oklahoma gets crushed by Texas 49-0, the worst loss in the Red River history. TCU remains undefeated by beating Kansas. Iowa and Illinois was exactly what you thought it would be. Another wild weekend of college football is officially in the books! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2EjmrmJ27oJoin us on Run Your Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari have arrived in Tuscaloosa after a lot of driving (and a lot of bathroom breaks), and they join Nicole to pick another intriguing set of games. Will Alabama cover versus Texas A&M if Jalen Milroe starts? Possibly without Max Johnson, will Jimbo give Conner Weigman a shot? Will Texas, Texas this game and miss the cover against an ailing Oklahoma team? Is Brent Venables under the microscope? ESPN College GameDay is headed to Lawrence, Kansas where the hometown Jayhawks square off against TCU. Can Jalon Daniels continue his Heisman campaign and overcome Max Duggan and Sonny Dykes' explosive offense? UCLA looked great last week against Washington, can they carry over that performance into Saturday in the Rose Bowl with Utah in town? Plus, Hendon Hooker and Josh Heupel can continue to prove themselves vs. LSU, can Miami rebound, USC-Wash St. could turn into a shootout, and will Georgia take their recent frustrations out on Auburn? Later, hear from Nick Saban as Andy joined the Tide's HC on his titular show in Tuscaloosa. What's the latest on Bryce Young?Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/DwfleeXl4c4Check out The Nick Saban Show:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0vzlMAY9GYJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Khan is still headed to The Red River Rivalry this weekend and Max Olson has changed his travel plans to be at Kansas vs. TCU. It's looking like QB Quinn Ewers could be back on the field vs. Texas. With a win, the Jayhawks could become the first bowl-eligible Big 12 team this season. KU QB Jalon Daniels joins the show! Plus, the low-key game of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light discuss and debate the latest news in recruiting. Two more power jobs are open. Where does Colorado and Wisconsin fit into the open-job pecking order? Do Championships even matter in recruiting when they were 5+ years ago? The guys review some notable commitments and discuss Ari's tour through SEC country. Plus, how worried should certain programs be based on their current classes? Also, mailbag and trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this installment of 'Andy and Ari Tour the SEC', the guys make a pitstop in Oxford, Mississippi to catch up with Ole Miss head coach, Lane Kiffin. Lane shares his philosophy on the transfer portal, NIL (pay to play), and more. Plus, Andy and Ari ask hard-hitting 'what-if' questions that you absolutely should not miss out on. Appertain to Kiffin's approach to the transfer portal, is how coaches view roster construction changing? With so many changes happening in the sport, what if there was one more wrinkle? Like, what if you could trade like in the NFL? Where does Ole Miss reside in the SEC pecking order?Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini are back to discuss the latest news in college football. Paul Chryst is out at Wisconsin. Karl Dorrell is out at Colorado. Byce Young is day-to-day with a shoulder issue. The NCAA division I council is meeting this week. Kansas improves to 5-0, are being called "America's Team" and will host College GameDay on Saturday. TCU crushes Oklahoma. Bret Bielema has turned around Illinois. Is Clemson headed to the playoff? Chip Kelly has UCLA rollin'. Plus, cheers to North Dakota St. and the interim head coaches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greetings from Aggieland! Andy and Ari begin their tour of the SEC at College Station where turmoil is brewing. This season was expected to be brimming with optimism for the future; however, Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M have disappointed thus far. The primary point of consternation has been the offense. Can Jimbo and company find a solution? Nick Saban speaks on Jalen Milroe and his offense. What separates the Tide's offense from the Aggies'? Does Jimbo's scoring unit just need to relax? Later, Andy and Ari welcome Kipp Knecht, a member of the Aggie Yell Leaders, to the show. Kipp shares his story of enrolling at A&M and explains why he joined the Yell Leaders. Kipp gives Ari a lesson on some Aggie traditions.Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy joins Brody Miller in today's episode on Football & Grits to recap the most captivating headlines from week five, and the guys look ahead to week six action. Ole Miss orchestrated an impressive win over Kentucky, is there a real chance the Rebels could go 9-0? The Saban vs. Jimbo pay-per-view smackdown narrative has transformed since we previewed it in the off-season. Do the Aggies have enough firepower to compete with Bama? Should Jimbo seek out a new offensive mind to help him? Will A&M have more than a puncher's chance if Bryce Young can't play on Saturday? Andy and Brody look ahead to LSU vs. Tennessee, Mississippi State vs. Arkansas, and Missouri vs. Flordia. The pair also inspect Georgia's recent struggles.Watch the episode on Youtube:https://youtu.be/mH4KC-QAAzMJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Brody on Twitter: @BrodyAMiller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A day after former Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema's Illinois team out-Badgered Wisconsin (with extreme prejudice) at Camp Randall, Wisconsin fired Paul Chryst. Chryst routinely had the Badgers racking up double-digit wins early in his tenure, but they've been sliding since 2019. Former Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard will be the interim coach. Can he earn the full-time job in the next seven games?Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/jtsBKxbDj1cJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari convene to discuss how badly they predicted this weekend, which included: Georgia barely surviving Missouri; Alabama winning after a Bryce Young injury; Max Duggan and TCU crushed Oklahoma -- could Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs become kings of the conference before long? Jalon Daniels and Kansas going 5-0 with a win against Iowa State (OK, they got that right); Clemson beating N.C. State (Andy is all-in on DJ Uiagalelei); Mississippi State clobbering Texas A&M; Illinois out-Badgering Wisconsin; Purdue out-Gophering Minnesota, and much, much more.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ay-QJepWFdMJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari and Nicole pick week five's games against the spread. There are some significant road favorites, which usually is a recipe for chaos. Nick Saban, Bryce Young and the Tide roll into Arkansas a week after the 'OinkDoink'. Elsewhere in SEC country, Kentucky and Ole Miss square off. Is this a 'prove-it' game for Lane Kiffin and company? J.J. McCarthy looks to take on Iowa's stout offense. Can Michael Penix Jr. and Washington remain perfect versus UCLA? Texas A&M duels Mississippi State; Georgia is a MASSIVE favorite at Missouri; Wisconsin aims to find their stride on offense, and more!Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/8U4Vhdehh6QJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. welcome Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire to the show to discuss the Red Raiders big win over Texas. Should the Longhorns hit the panic button? The Big 12 as a whole is looking good so far this season. First-year coaches in the league are performing well and the conference might be the deepest in college football. Week 5 features a ranked matchup between #9 Oklahoma State and #16 Baylor. Sam dives into his latest piece on The Athletic where he puts the microscope on analytics in college football, especially on 4th down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic Wisconsin beat writer Jesse Temple joins Andy and Ari to discuss the state of the Badgers with former coach Bret Bielema about to lead Illinois into Camp Randall Stadium. We don't mention Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst when we talk hot seat, but Wisconsin fans seem to be growing exceedingly agitated. How critical are these next few months for Chryst? Later, Andy and Ari discuss the Big Ten Network's video in which the league's football coaches are asked to explain what an NFT is. It feels like their answers tell us a lot. Plus, a Culver's romance.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/NumjdZdGkFYJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Jesse on Twitter: @jessetemple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light are back to discuss the latest news in CFB recruiting. Christian Caple, The Athletic’s University of Washington beat writer joins the show! The Huskies are off to a great start on the field but how are they recruiting? FSU gets a huge commitment. Is Mike Norvell turning things around in Tallahassee? The guys discuss the success of first-year coaches on the trail, look a the newest job opening, answer mailbag questions and do trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini are back for another edition of Power Auer! Georgia Tech fires Geoff Collins, Kansas is 4-0, TV ratings are up & the future of CFB is up for debate. Audrey Snyder joins the show to discuss Penn State's hot start and improved rushing attack. How different are 2022 expectations at 4-0 compared to the preseason? The state of Colorado is having a tough football season so far. Plus, cheers to the QBs who are having successful second acts to their college careers thanks to the transfer portal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari and Scott Dochterman talk about the newest early opening on the college football coaching carousel: Georgia Tech. Who should the Yellow Jackets target? Do they need to hire an athletic director first? Later, they play the game that's sweeping the nation: Are They Good? Kansas, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Iowa, Florida State, Syracuse, Minnesota They're all two wins from bowl eligibility and it's still September, but which of these teams are actually good?Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/WnADXtPXW0UJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ubben and Brody Miller recap another SEC Saturday. Tennessee beats Florida and is now ranked #8. How far can the Vols go this season? Anthony Richardson threw for an amazing 453 yards in the Florida loss. Auburn's miracle win vs. Mizzou keeps Bryan Harsin employed for at least another week. Texas A&M's offense still isn't impressive but has enough firepower to beat Arkansas. Plus, a look at a loaded week 5 SEC slate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari break down a wild Saturday that included Ari seeing a top-of-the-upright doink live and in person at the Arkansas-Texas A&M game. Adrian Martinez led Kansas State to a win against Oklahoma. Tennessee beat Florida for the second time since 2005, Plus, KANSAS IS 4-0. Meanwhile, Michigan survived Maryland. Minnesota whipped Michigan State. Middle Tennessee stunned Miami. Ohio State is a scoring machine. And at the end of the night, Oregon State pushed USC.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/-meMlF3JX9oJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari and Nicole return to pick some really intriguing games. Can Texas A&M keep winning against Arkansas? Can Marcus Freeman get his second win as Notre Dame's coach, or will North Carolina QB Drake Maye put on another show? Can Tennessee cover a double-digit spread against Florida, will fans at a sold-out stadium in Lawrence, Kansas go home happy?Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/kZravRXCyPUJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Max Olson and Sam Khan Jr. are back for their weekly dose of college football. Max spent time with the Kansas football program this week as the Jayhawks head into conference play at 3-0. Can Oklahoma make the CFP? The guys react to Bedlam being taken off the schedule thanks to the Sooners move to the SEC. Texas A&M and Arkansas play their annual game this Saturday in Dallas. Plus, the low-key game of the week and a lookahead to Red River. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an exciting new Andy Staples Show, Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson sits down with Andy and Ari to discuss the Hogs' season thus far. The trio chats about Sam Pittman, KJ's most memorable recruiting story, the Razorbacks' squaring off against Texas A&M, KJ's Walmart NIL deal, and how he's helping his home state of Mississippi (24:15). Before then, Andy and Ari reveal their latest ASSCLOWN rankings. Which surprise team is among the top 10 in our latest FPI, and why is it Kansas (who ranks ahead of Texas, by the way)? Proceeding our interview with KJ Jefferson is an excerpt from the latest 'Prospects to Pros' podcast, which is co-hosted by Andy and The Athletic's Dane Brugler. The pair discuss college football players who might have elevated their draft stock after week 3. Make sure to check out Prospect to Pros, in its entirety, in The Athletic Football Show feed (41:30).Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Dane on Twitter: @dpbrugler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ari Wasserman and Mitch Light have the latest on recruiting. Does Arizona State have a high recruiting ceiling if they hire the right coach? The Athletic's Grace Raynor joins the show to discuss her story on the ACC and its effort to recruit the country's top QB prospects. The CFB recruiting 'panic index'. Plus, mailbag questions and trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach and Chris Vannini discuss the latest news in college football with the weekly power five. Traditional college basketball programs are looking great on the football field to start the season including a rejuvenated Kansas. Plus, Arizona State fires Herm Edwards. What went wrong in Tempe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three weeks into the college football season, two Power 5 jobs are open. And it's possible more open soon. Andy, Ari and The Athletic's Scott Dochterman discuss why these firings happened so early and if it will affect the rest of the coaching carousel. Put it this way: Bryan Harsin and Geoff Collins should not feel comfortable in this climate. The guys talk candidates for the Arizona State job, including Kenny Dillingham, Jim Leonard, and Deion Sanders, who seems like a shoo-in for every head coaching vacancy. The guys also guess who the College GameDay guest picker will be in Knoxville.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Q2G1UwwgeEwJoin us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Scott on Twitter: @ScottDochterman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's David Ubben and Brody Miller recap another Saturday of SEC football. The Jekyll and Hyde Gators survive USF. Which version of Florida will we get vs. Tennessee? Beat writer G. Allan Taylor joins the show to discuss. Plus, stock up, down or hold for all 14 SEC programs after three weeks of play. Watch on YouTube and subscribe to the channel: https://youtu.be/54bC1ZzagIU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari react to a fun week 3 of CFB action: A Hail Mary lifts Appalachian State over Troy; Texas A&M and Max Johnson score enough to beat Miami; Notre Dame survives Cal and Marcus Freeman gets his first win; Penn State whips Auburn; USF’s bad snap and bad hold save Florida; Arkansas escapes a visit from Bobby Petrino; lightning does strike twice in Iowa, and more!Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/8P17a_OxsQsFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, Ari, and Nicole get together to pick week three games against the spread. But first, Andy lost a bet to Ari. And it's payoff time. During the show, Andy must consume an entire bottle of Dijon Mustardson -- Texas RB Bijan Robinson's dijon mustard. Nebraska fired Scott Frost on Sunday, and now Oklahoma shows up to Lincoln as a 10.5-point favorite. Georgia is a 24.5-point favorite at South Carolina. Oregon is a 3.5-point favorite against BYU. Is it the Max Johnson or Haynes King show in College Station? Either way, Texas A&M needs an answer on offense versus Miami and Tyler Van Dyke.Watch the episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/gQTC-W-Ftm8Join us on Run Your Pool:https://play.runyourpool.com/staplesFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.