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Why Notre Dame said NO to the Pop-Tarts Bowl | Tennessee fires DC Tim Banks | Florida AD Scott Stricklin Joins Dec 08, 2025

Show notes

As the College Football Playoff field has been announced, the glaring omission from the field was the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. With Notre Dame on the outside of the CFP looking in, the Irish declined an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl and will not play in a postseason bowl game. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down this interesting news and whether or not the Irish should have opted out. Do you agree?

Andy's story on Notre Dame here: https://www.on3.com/news/notre-dame-got-milked-by-espn-for-drama-so-why-should-it-help-disney-generate-ratings-for-the-pop-tarts-bowl/

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(0:37) Presenting Sponsor

(2:22) Intro: Notre Dame & the Pop-Tarts Bowl

(15:15) What this means for Notre Dame, the future

(20:39) Gametime

(21:53) CJ Baxter hits the portal

(23:42) Jackson Arnold in the portal

(27:30) Tulane's Hire

(27:56) Tim Banks OUT as Tennessee DC

(30:33) Academy Sports + Outdoors

(31:32) Introducing Scott Stricklin

(34:05) Florida AD Scott Stricklin joins

(1:04:55) Wrapping up with Scott Stricklin

(1:06:18) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

Later, Andy wraps up some transfer portal news over the weekend and an interesting staff change at Tennessee. While Josh Heupel and the Vols look for a new DC, is this position attractive with Tennessee's fast paced offense?

Afterwards, Florida AD Scott Stricklin joins the show to recap the process of hiring Billy Napier's replacement and all the factors that went into the decision.

Andy's story on Scott Stricklin: https://www.on3.com/news/inside-the-florida-coaching-search-that-pursued-lane-kiffin-and-landed-jon-sumrall/

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College Football Playoff REVEAL LIVE | Reacting to the 12-Team CFP Bracket: Who's IN? Dec 07, 2025

Show notes

It's time for the College Football Playoff field to be announced. Follow along LIVE with Andy & Ari as the two instantly break down the playoff reveal. Does Alabama get punished for losing? Will it be Duke or James Madison in the field? Is Notre Dame or Miami in? Find out here LIVE as Andy & Ari break down the bracket.

(0:00) Intro: CFP Reveal, presented by Modelo

(12:25) Alabama's case to be in

(15:17) Miami's case to be in

(19:49) Modelo

(23:40) Rankings Start: Indiana at 1

(32:44) Miami is IN

(35:30) Closing out the CFP Rankings

(37:27) The Bracket

(49:30) Closing Out

(53:28) Conclusion

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Championship Week INSTANT REACTION | How will the final College Football Playoff Bracket shake out? Dec 07, 2025

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It's been a WILD championship Saturday in College Football already with Texas Tech and Georgia both winning big. Now, it's time to put all the conference championships together now that the ACC and Big Ten Championships have been decided. Join Andy & Ari for a special instant reaction show tonight to go through all the incredible action from the weekend. Who will make the College Football Playoff field? Find out here as Andy & Ari dive deep into this situation here.

(0:00) On Tonight's Instant Reaction

(0:59) Presenting Sponsor

(2:43) Intro: Indiana 13, Ohio State 10

(12:49) Duke-Virginia LIVE

(14:20) Ohio State's side of the coin

(19:59) Who gets the first round bye in CFP?

(21:25) Georgia 28, Alabama 7

(24:25) Miami's Mario Cristobal Joins

(31:41) Duke 27, Virginia 20 (OT)

(38:38) James Madison or Duke?

(44:09) The Final 12-Team Bracket

(56:32) Importance of Conference Championships

(59:21) Conclusion: See You Tomorrow!

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Georgia DESTROYS Alabama in the SEC Championship | Will Crimson Tide make the CFP? Dec 07, 2025

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Watch here as Andy & Ari instantly react LIVE to the SEC Championship between Georgia and Alabama. As Georgia scored first off the heels of a blocked punt, can Alabama come back to beat the Bulldogs for a second time this season? Find out here as Andy & Ari react to this pivotal game from Atlanta.

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Texas Tech BLASTS BYU | What it means for Miami and Notre Dame Dec 06, 2025

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As championship weekend is underway, BYU and Texas Tech are facing each other in the Big 12 Championship from Arlington, Texas. As Texas Tech went into halftime up 13-7, the Red Raiders never looked back. What does this result mean for the College Football Playoff? Find out here as Andy & Ari break down this game here.

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Penn State FINALIZING Deal with Matt Campbell | Could he coach Nittany Lions to a national title? Dec 05, 2025

Show notes

Penn State’s long search for James Franklin’s replacement looks like it has come to an end as the Nittany Lions are finalizing a deal to make Matt Campbell its next head coach.

Can Campbell elevate Penn State to a place Franklin couldn’t?

Our show is presented by BetMGM!

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Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.

This show is also sponsored by Modelo!

Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and

cheese. Modelo and college football.

If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

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The case for Notre Dame to get IN & WIN the College Football Playoff | BYU vs Texas Tech Preview Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

As Championship Week is about to get underway, it's a Dear Andy & Ari show to get you ready for a huge weekend in College Football. While the fellas have been in support of the Canes in the Miami-Notre Dame debate, it's time to present the case for the Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff. With solid quarterback play and perhaps the best running back in the nation, it's not crazy to think that Marcus Freeman's squad could make a deep run in the CFP this season. Who do you think should get the nod? Notre Dame or Miami?

(0:00) Today's Episode

(1:29) Presenting Sponsor

(3:38) Intro: Body Wash

(5:57) Full Time Fans: Notre Dame, presented by Modelo

(8:47) Dear Andy & Ari: Notre Dame's Case

(27:04) Gametime

(28:16) Lori's CFP Blind Resume Idea

(38:02) Omaha Steaks

(39:32) PaniniAmerica.net

(43:03) BYU's case for the CFP

(57:03) Miss Teen South Carolina 2007 Flashback

(1:05:58) Closing Out: Maps and Driving

(1:08:15) Conclusion: Ari's Text Messages

This show is sponsored by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL

Our show is presented by BetMGM!

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“The system is broken” Duke’s Manny Diaz SOUNDS OFF on College Football Playoff & huge conferences Dec 03, 2025

Show notes

As championship week is on the horizon, Duke head coach Manny Diaz joined the show and he came spitting some HEAT. Watch here as the Blue Devils head coach explains why Miami should be in the field, why the ACC champion should be in, and why the College Football Playoff system is broken. Do you agree with Coach Diaz's thoughts?

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:47) Presenting Sponsor

(3:57) Intro: Manny Diaz SOUNDS OFF

(5:00) Rhoback

(5:57) Manny Diaz Joins

(19:31) Wrapping up Manny Diaz Interview

(24:40) Huel

(25:52) Diego Pavia wants a 16-team CFP

(41:55) Would the CFP Committee flip Notre Dame and Miami’s Ranking?

(53:07) PaniniAmerica.net
(54:59) Brian Hartline to USF

(1:05:00) Kansas State Head Coach Update

(1:07:45) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari Tomorrow

After Manny Diaz, the fellas take a look at Diego Pavia calling for Donald Trump to sign an executive order to expand the College Football Playoff to 16 teams this year. While happening this year seems impossible, Andy & Ari discuss the potential for expansion of the College Football Playoff here.

It's a megaboard Wednesday, and the fellas dive deep into whether or not the rankings of Miami and Notre Dame would flip ahead of Sunday's selection. Watch here as Andy & Ari re-visit 2014 to discuss what happened with Baylor and TCU to compare.

As news is ramped up on National Signing Day, the coaching carousel is in full swing as well. On Wednesday, it was reported that Ohio State OC Brian Hartline would be taking the USF job. What does this mean for Ohio State? Andy & Ari break it down here.

Meanwhile, Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman has announced his retirement, and it is expected that current Texas A&M OC and former Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein will be named the head coach. Is this a good move in Manhattan?

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Our show is presented by BetMGM!

If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:

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Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.

Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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College Football Playoff: Championship Week rankings REACTION | Who will be IN the 12-team field? Dec 03, 2025

Show notes

It's time to instantly react to this week's College Football Playoff Rankings. While this is the last rankings before the reveal show on Sunday, what will the bracket look like? Will Miami get in the field? How will the ACC shake out? Also, where will Texas A&M fall after suffering its first loss? Will Lane Kiffin's departure affect the ranking for Ole Miss? Find out the answers to these questions on TONIGHT's Andy & Ari On3.

(0:00) Intro

(3:32) Rankings Begin

(11:09) Reacting to full rankings

Join Andy & Ari HERE at 7 pm et to LIVE react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

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3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure

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Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.

Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C

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The No. 1 class of 2026 QB flips from Georgia to… Vanderbilt? Dec 02, 2025

Show notes

As National Signing Day is less than 24 hours away, it's only right that Rivals' Steve Wiltfong joins Andy & Ari to break down the biggest headlines entering the big day. As reports of the top QB flipping to Vanderbilt from Georgia have surfaced, Steve Wiltfong breaks down this latest development, along with USC's impressive class and teams that are flying under the radar. A jam packed show you won't want to miss here.

(0:00) Today's Episode

(1:16) Presenting Sponsor

(3:28) Intro: Jared Curtis flip to Vanderbilt

(8:51) Steve Wiltfong Joins

(13:00) Wiltfong on Jared Curtis

(17:53) Academy Sports + Outdoors

(19:10) Signing Day in the New Era of CFB

(20:55) USC's impressive class

(24:13) Battles Ahead of Signing Day

(33:04) Classes flying under the radar

(40:12) Will Stein to Kentucky

(42:27) Rest of the Carousel

(44:24) Alex Golesh to Auburn

(47:12) Closing out with Steve

(48:47) Continued Importance of National Signing Day

(55:24) PaniniAmerica.net

(59:23) LSU Introduced at Lane Kiffin

(1:22:28) Closing Out - See You Tonight!

After Steve Wiltfong, Andy & Ari dive into LSU introducing Lane Kiffin as head coach and his top moments from the introductory press conference. Will fans of college football like Lane Kiffin at LSU? Andy & Ari break this all down from Baton Rouge here.

Our show is presented by BetMGM!

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1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB.

2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game.

3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure

you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!

Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.

We’re also brought to you by Panini!

Our show is sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors! https://www.academy.com/discount

Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/kG3GnbSC8Ns

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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