Until Saturday: A show about college football

Alabama and Georgia will meet for the second time in just more than in a month to decide the National Championship. David Ubben and Andy Staples discuss how Georgia can come up with a gameplan to give Bama a better game than they did in December. Are non-SEC fans interested in the matchup? LSU will play in the Texas Bowl on Tuesday night vs. Kansas State to wrap up the rest of SEC bowl season. Arkansas flexed on Penn State in the Outback Bowl. There was a nervous moment for Ole MIss QB Matt Corral in the Sugar Bowl. Plus, more reaction and David's travel nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Max Olson give their room temperature takes on all of the hot topics coming out of bowl season including player opt outs, Kirk Herbstreit's viral comments on college gameday, a playoff expansion bracket and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! Andy and Ari wave both goodbye to 2021, and hello to 2022, by reacting to the CFP semifinals! Was it even necessary for Alabama to throw a pass versus Cincinnati? Georgia did what they do best against Michigan, but will it be enough to challenge Alabama? Plus, Ari takes a victory lap as the stars prevailed. The guys also dive into some bowl results and discourse about overpaying coaches, much like what's happening at Auburn. Also, is Brent Venables the key to a national championship for Oklahoma?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam, Jason and Max recap Oklahoma's win against Oregon in the Alamo Bowl and how cool it was to see Bob Stoops coach again. Plus, Cale Gundy's play-calling and Kennedy Brooks' performance. And, can Iowa State stay at their current competitive level, or will they fall? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari start out discussing just how recruiting rankings work, and how each class is scored. Then, the guys ask whether other top programs will follow Texas A&M’s NIL strategy. And, is Michigan closing the gap on Ohio State? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy invites The Athletic's erudite beat writers covering the College Football Playoff semifinal contests on today's show to preview New Year's Eve's biggest matchups! Alabama's scribe, Aaron Suttles, confabs with Andy about which Crimson Tide team fans can expect on Friday. Also, how will 'Bama's offense handle Cincinnati's nettlesome defense (1:00)? Scrivener for the Cincinnati Bearcats, Justin Williams, shares what factor could lead Desmond Ridder and co. to a Cotton Bowl victory, and a berth to the National Championship (18:45). Austin Meek, Michigan's wordsmith, then joins to highlight which Wolverines playmakers could cause Georgia's defense fits (33:30). Lastly, Seth Emerson answers where the Bulldogs are at mentally after Alabama throttled them in the SEC Championship game. Also, will Georgia's offense open up their playbook against Michigan (46:45)?Check out The Andy Staples Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Aaron on Twitter: @AaronSuttlesFollow Justin on Twitter: @Williams_JustinFollow Austin on Twitter: @byAustinMeekFollow Seth on Twitter: @SethWEmersonSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for 12 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 21 days since the college football playoff field was announced. Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder get you back in the mood for big-time college football. First, a quick update on the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl COVID policies. The semi-finals will not be rescheduled if a team can't play and that team will have to forfeit. All four teams are currently on site and prepping for Friday's games. Alabama vs. Cincinnati is David vs. Goliath. Georgia vs. Michigan feels like a coaching chess match. Will Jim Harbaugh or Kirby Smart have a better gameplan? Fans give feedback on how they will be balancing the games with New Year's eve plans. Plus, flavor of the week and last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new edition of 'Dear Andy': In the future, can we expect teams with winning records to decline bowl invites because of opt-outs? Andy poses a solution that may remedy opt-out issues. Will Texas and Oklahoma soon be home to top-tier defensive prospects now that they're transitioning to the SEC? Plus, who folded first, YouTube or Disney? Andy discusses the future of streaming and sports consumption.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for 12 months when you visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari pick up where they left off in last week's bowl predictions by previewing the most exciting postseason bouts! The guys react to college football's 'thiccest' trophy awarded to the victor of the Birmingham Bowl - will Houston or Auburn have the privilege of taking home Vulcan's buns of...whatever material it's made of? Chip Kelly is OK at UCLA, right? It wouldn't hurt his cause if he and his Bruins silenced N.C. State. This year's Cheez-It Bowl feels much different than in years past, just ask Dabo Swinney. On the topic of change, Oregon-Oklahoma's Alamo Bowl date is vastly different from what fans expected in September. Is Andy going in on Pittsburgh again?! And, Andy and Ari lay the groundwork for the A.S.S. Bowl.Merry Christmas from all of us at The Andy Staples Show!Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaplesStarting Saturday, December 25th at 7 pm ET - visit theathletic.com/andystaples to sign up for The Athletic for just $2/month for 12 months! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max, Jason and Sam get you caught up on this week's Big 12 news. Plus, a full Big 12 bowl preview and picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special edition of The Andy Staples Show, Andy and Ari host a charity drive in support of Feeding America! To raise awareness, the guys fasted for 24 hours and in their last remaining hour recorded this show. The pair of hungry podcasters kibbitz about burping kids, recruiting careers Ari has his eyes set on, and, of course, food.If you'd like to join us in supporting Feeding America, donate here:https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/9187Checkout Andy Staples on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder give their takes on the latest stories in college football. Who are the most intriguing prospects in the 2022 class? The Pac-12 creates a new football alumni council which is the first of its kind. Will it help the league? Plus, bowl game storylines, flavor of the week and last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ubben and Andy Staples discuss the latest news in the SEC including Bo Nix's transfer to Oregon and Texas A&M's recruiting class. Plus, SEC bowl preview and picks! Mizzou vs. Army in the Armed Forces Bowl Florida vs. UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl Auburn vs. Houston in the Birmingham Bowl Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl South Carolina vs. North Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl Tennessee vs. Purdue in the Music City Bowl Wake Forest vs. Texas A&M in the Gator Bowl Arkansas vs. Penn State in the Outback Bowl Kentucky vs. Iowa in the Citrus Bowl Ole Miss vs. Baylor in the Sugar Bowl LSU vs. Kansas State in the Texas Bowl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Urban Meyer era in Jacksonville came to an abrupt, but predictable, end on Thursday morning - Andy and Ari react to Meyer's termination and contemplate whether he'll return to the college ranks. Was Meyer's tenure with the Jaguars so absurd and unpalatable that his whole career is "nuked"? If he were to land back in with a collegiate program, where would it be? The guys also chat about the shifting dynamics between college coaches and players with the latest Signing Period in mind. Should college coaches approach coaching much like NFL helmsmen do? Plus, the latest big-named quarterback hits the transfer portal and finds a new home, and a look ahead to pre-Christmas bowl games.Andy and Ari Wasserman have launched this year's fundraising drive. They'll be fasting for 24 consecutive hours one day next week, and they're asking for pledges to help Feeding America. Donate here: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=9187Check out The Andy Staples Show on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of One True Pod, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire joins the show to discuss the Red Raiders' 2022 recruiting class, the first few weeks on the job in Lubbock and shares a few stories from his time at Cedar Hill High School. Plus, Sam, Jason and Max react to Steve Sarkisian's big signing day and Quinn Ewers. And, Jason dives into how Brent Venables was able to salvage the Sooners recruiting class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes Texas A&M Heach Coach Jimbo Fisher to the show to discuss the #1 recruiting class in the country.Andy and Ari Wasserman have launched this year's fundraising drive. They'll be fasting for 24 consecutive hours one day next week, and they're asking for pledges to help Feeding America. Donate here: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=9187 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes Oklahoma Head Coach Brent Venables to the show! The new Sooners coach talks about his first recruiting class, his philosophy compared to his former boss Dabo Swinney and how he managed to land this class after only a few weeks on the job.Andy and Ari Wasserman have launched this year's fundraising drive. They'll be fasting for 24 consecutive hours one day next week, and they're asking for pledges to help Feeding America. Donate here: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=9187 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari are joined by Andy Staples to recap a wild Early Signing Day. Travis Hunter spurns FSU for Jackson State. Kiyaunta Goodwin makes a dramatic announcement. Will Texas A&M hang on to the #1 class? Billy Napier's big day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With National Signing Day in sight, Andy and Ari posit their insights ahead of a frenzied Wednesday. Should recruiting rankings also reflect programs that hit it big in the transfer portal? After losing both its DC and OC, are Clemson and Dabo Swinney on the cusp of not being a perennial power? Jimbo Fisher has transformed recruiting at Texas A&M, and this class should silence his skeptics. Is Ari back on the Texas wagon after Sarkisian and the Longhorns earned a commitment from Quinn Ewers? Also, Andy and Ari discuss their next bet payoff - and it's one where you can help us give back.Join us in donating to Feeding America: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participant/9187Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The transfer portal is loaded with experienced QBs that could help numerous programs in 2022! Spencer Rattler, Bo Nix, Dillon Gabriel, Zack Calzada and Kedon Slovis have all entered the portal. Where will they land? South Carolina and Shane Beamer quickly picked up Rattler, the former 5 star who left Oklahoma. Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder give their take on the situation and discuss this new era of college football on the latest edition of Power Auer. Plus, Nicole goes inside her story about what makes Nick Saban such a great recruiter. Flavor or the week and last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The winds of change are sweeping across Clemson, South Carolina, as Dabo Swinney and the Tigers are about to pen a new chapter in the program's history. Andy and Grace Raynor discuss the departure of Brent Venables, Tony Elliott, and Dan Radakovich from Clemson and what that portends for Dabo and company. Grace imparts her thoughts on how Venables will impact Oklahoma and Elliott on Virginia. Will Radaovich build Miami in the image of Clemson, and how do we perceive Dabo's dynamic with whomever assumes Clemson's AD vacancy? Plus, a look ahead to Clemson's offseason.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Grace on Twitter: @gmraynor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari are joined by Yahoo Sports columnist Dan Wetzel to dive into the larger discussions about college football recruiting. What is Michigan's ceiling? Can Miami keep recruits home? What is wrong with Texas? And are there any programs that are "sleeping giants"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy, from Las Vegas attending the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame events, catches up with ex-Notre Dame QB and MOGL co-founder, Brandon Wimbush. But before cutting it up with Brandon, Andy, Kevin Warren, and Bob Bowlsby, among other commissioners, share their thoughts about an expanded CFP. What kinks need ironing out? Is a 12-team format more likely than an 8-team? Afterward, Brandon joins the podcast to discuss his company, MOGL, whose mission is to connect athletes and companies with NIL deals. Brandon chronicles his business' rise as well as how he's helping athletes earn what they're worth. The duo also discuss Brandon's time as Notre Dame's quarterback and the future of the Fighting Irish under Marcus Freeman. Plus, Brandon shares his thoughts on Brian Kelly's departure from South Bend, his experience in the transfer portal, and manning Jeff Lebby and Josh Heupel's offense at UCF.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Brandon on Twitter: @WimbushB7Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason, Max and Sam recap a wild Big 12 Championship game between Baylor and Oklahoma State. Plus, Brent Venables has been named the new Oklahoma head coach. Will Lincoln Riley's departure turn out to be a good thing for the Sooners? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari open the show with the coaching chaos and how it affects every part of recruiting landscape. How Mario Cristobal's Oregon exit makes USC stronger, and whether he can keep elite south Florida prospects home. Plus, Brian Kelly's biggest recruiting commit is a coach. And, Billy Napier's comments about recruiting and competing with Alabama and Georgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The great Bruce Feldman joins Andy to discuss the maelstrom of coaching moves over the last couple of weeks and their implications. Afterward, Michelle Beadle, the newest addition to The Athletic family, hosts the 'What Did I Miss?' podcast and invited Andy on to discuss the uncontrollably-spinning coaching carousel as well as the man who deserves the Heisman but wasn't even named a finalist. If you enjoyed this portion of Michelle's interview with Andy, then follow the link below to the full show!'What Did I Miss?' Full Show: https://apple.co/31w3sfNFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFBFollow Michelle on Twitter: @MichelleDBeadleSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach is joined by Michael Felder and Chris Vannini on "Power Auer" to discuss Miami's decision to fire Manny Diaz and hire Oregon Head Coach Mario Cristobal. Bryce Young, Aidan Hutchinson, CJ Stroud and Kenny Pickett are Heisman finalists. The trio debate how the Heisman voting process can improve considering someone like Will Anderson didn't even make it to New York. Plus, flavor of the week and last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ubben and Andy Staples react to the official news that Brent Venables is leaving Clemson to become the head coach at Oklahoma. When will the Sooners join the SEC? Bryce Young had his Heisman moment(s) in Saturday's SEC Championship win vs. Georgia. Nick Saban will have a month to prepare for Cincinnati. Does Kirby Smart need to consider playing JT Daniels vs. Michigan? Plus, 13 SEC schools are going bowling. Which games are the most intriguing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alabama vs. Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl. Michigan vs. Georgia in the Orange Bowl. The College Football Playoff field is set! Andy & Ari give their take on both games that will be played on New Year's Eve. Is Michigan the hottest team in the country? Did Georgia's defense get exposed vs. Alabama? The glass ceiling for a group of 5 team to make the playoff has finally been shattered. Baylor was disrespected by the committee after winning the Big 12 title. It's been an amazing CFB season, with signing day and the national championship still to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari react to an exceptional college football championship weekend. Come Sunday afternoon, who will the committee name as the top four? If Michigan had lost, who would have claimed the No. 4 spot? We really wish the expanded playoff was fast-tracked. Is there a scenario in which Michigan is No. 1? Plus, is it time for a QB change in Athens?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ello, gov'nor! See?! Accents are fun, just ask Massachusetts native Brian Kelly, who will respond in his...umm...southern accent? Andy and Ari bandy about forced and flawed southern accents before reacting to the thick vitriol surrounding the Kelly and Lincoln Riley moves. Should they be villanized for taking higher-paying, and, potentially, higher-ceiling jobs? The guys then dive into their championship weekend preview!Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyStaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam, Jason and Max hit on the two biggest stories in the Big 12; Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma for USC & the Big 12 Championship game. Who are the candidates to become the new Sooners head coach? Can Oklahoma State sneak into the CFP? Or will Baylor pull the upset? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari react to the two big coaching changes and how they affect recruiting on a national level. Can USC get back to a national championship contender under Lincoln Riley? Is Brian Kelly capable of recruiting in the SEC? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final Tuesday night rankings show of the year features Cincinnati at number four. Oklahoma State jumps Notre Dame into the 5th position. Andy Staples and Max Olson discuss the infinite amount of playoff scenarios heading into championship Saturday. Plus, star QBs in the transfer portal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder discuss how the coaching carousel has overshadowed championship weekend. It's not secret why LSU made this announcement the week Alabama and Georgia are playing for the title. Virginia Tech is zeroing in on Penn State DC Brent Pry. Michigan will play in its first Big Ten title game vs. Kirk Ferentz and Iowa. Oklahoma State needs to beat Baylor in the Big 12 title game for a shot at the playoff. Can Kirby Smart finally beat Nick Saban. Plus, flavor of the week and last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an Andy Staples Show x Power Auer emergency crossover podcast, Andy and Nicole react to Brian Kelly departing South Bend for LSU. First off, this coaching carousel is CRAZY! Secondly, why did Kelly decide to leave, and what's next for Notre Dame - i.e. - who will be the program's next head coach?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ubben & Andy Staples discuss the latest coaching carousel news in the SEC. Is Billy Napier set up for success at Florida? The LSU search is still ongoing. Why isn't Scott Woodward interested in Lane KIffin? Georgia and Alabama are set to play for the 2021 SEC Championship this weekend in Atlanta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an emergency episode of the Andy Staples Show, Andy and Max Olson react to the breaking news of Lincoln Riley heading to Southern Cal as the new head coach of the Trojans. How did this all happen? What affect does this have on the USC and Oklahoma programs? Will there be a national domino effect? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari recap an epic Saturday of college football. Michigan dominates Ohio State. Is this the lowest point for the Buckeyes since the beginning of the Urban Meyer era? What does this change for Jim Harbaugh's future in Ann Arbor? Bryce Young leads Bama to a comeback win at Auburn in quadruple overtime. Is he the Heisman favorite or is this the year a defender wins the award? Oklahoma State beats Oklahoma in a bonkers Bedlam game. Many different CFP scenarios still remain heading into championship weekend. Ed Orgeron rides into the sunset with a win vs. Texas A&M in his last game as LSU head coach. Could Matt Campbell end up at USC? Stay tuned, the coaching carousel should be wild this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rivalry Weekend is upon us and Andy and Ari are set to cover all the highly anticipated matchups. The guys dive into The Apple Cup, Egg Bowl, Iron Bowl, and a slew of pivotal clashes in the ACC and Big Ten, including Wake Forest-Boston College, North Carolina-N.C. State, and Ohio State-Michigan, among others. Happy Thanksgiving!Check out The Andy Staples Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month for 12 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of One True Pod, it's Bedlam week! Jason, Max and Sam are joined by Oklahoma State radio play-by-play announcer Dave Hunziker to preview Bedlam and the CFP implications. How do Pokes fans feel about OU leaving the Big 12? Plus, Sonny Dykes to TCU? How would that situation turn out for the Horned Frogs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday night, the Cincinnati Bearcats became the first Group of Five program ranked in the top four in CFP history. Andy and Ari react to this monumental achievement and predict how far the Bearcats will go. The guys also share their thoughts on Bama bias, Michigan-Ohio State, James Franklin and John Harbaugh, and more! Plus, Andy catches up with Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield to chat about the Cardinals' season.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSubscribe to The Athletic for a $1/month for 12 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder preview the top 10 matchup between Ohio State and Michigan. Can the Wolverines compete with the Buckeyes and keep up on offense or should Harbaugh game plan for a defensive struggle? Oklahoma State is the surprise CFB Playoff contender of the season. Bedlam will decide if the Sooners go to the Big 12 title game. If the Sooners win there will be a rematch for the Big 12 Championship next week,. Plus, a special Thanksgiving edition of "flavor of the week" where Felder deems himself the "Saban of Thanksgiving". Last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's official, Dan Mullen is out at Florida. Andy Staples and David Ubben react to the news on Football & Grits. Andy asked Florida AD Scott Stricklin about realistic expectations a Florida. Who is on the shortlist to replace Mullen? Ole Miss HC Lane Kiffin could be on the short list. Plus, it's rivalry week! The Egg Bowl will take center stage on Thanksgiving and the Iron Bowl could get weird at Jordan-Hare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 12 was a whirlwind! Andy and Ari tee off the show by reacting to Oregon's astonishing loss at the hands of Utah. With the Ducks' playoff hopes extinguished, who's now in the CFP race? The Buckeye's made an emphatic declaration in their blowing win over Michigan State. Just how good is OSU, and how far will they go? The guys pivot from playoff/bowl hopefuls to teams out of consideration like Florida and Texas. Do one or both programs need to introspect about their head coaches? Plus, a look ahead to Rivalry Week and the Egg Bowl!Check out The Andy Staples Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Andy Staples Show boasts only juggernaut podcast hosts, and that's a fact. Andy and Ari unfold the week 12 onion and breakdown its extraordinary matchups. Will Michigan State win, if not cover, in Columbus? Is MSU's judgment commendable in Mel Tucker's 10-year extension? Could Cincinnati see its undefeated season end at the hooves of SMU? Arkansas has a great shot of taking Alabama down to the wire. Plus, Andy and Ari cackle over, possibly, the most cringy question asked by a reporter ever.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a week it was for the Big 12! Max, Sam and Jason open up the show discussing the Texas embarrassment against Kansas. Plus, Oklahoma falls to Baylor; should we have seen this one coming? Texas Tech gets in trouble with Big 12. And is Oklahoma State the team that will win the conference? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rankings reaction! Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman discuss the Week 12 college football rankings. With two weeks to go up to 10 teams are still in the college football playoff race. Plus, a coaching carousel update after Justin Fuente and Virginia Tech mutually agree to part ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach discusses the breaking news that Justin Fuente and Virginia Tech mutually agreed to part ways. Michael Felder gives his take on the story and what type job Tech is in 2021. Oklahoma State is all of a sudden a playoff dark horse in the Big 12. Have the Cowboys been overlooked this season? Felder says freshman OU QB Caleb Williams isn't better than Spencer Rattler he's just different. Plus, flavor of the week and last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Aaron Suttles discuss the latest news in the SEC. The guys go through a scenario that could happen in the next couple weeks that would cause a 6-way tie in the SEC West. Auburn blows a 28-3 lead vs. Mississippi State and Bo Nix is out for the remainder of the season. Florida fans are about done with Dan Mullen. Who could Scott Stricklin hire to replace him? Can Arkansas give Bama a game? LSU's players haven't quit on Ed Orgeron despite his interim status. Week 12 is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.