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SEC’s 9-conference game RIPPLE EFFECT | Big Ten’s, ACC’s next move | How to view Penn State, Notre Dame | Pat Fitzgerald Lawsuit Aug 22, 2025

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Happy Friday! It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, but first, we have to cover some major news that impacts the entirety of college football. On Thursday, the SEC announced that starting in 2026, the conference will move to a nine game scheduling format. What does this mean for the rest of the sport? What will the Big Ten do next? How does this affect the CFP format in years to come? Is this the RIGHT move?

(0:00-0:40) On Today's Episode

(0:41-2:16) BetMGM

(2:17-5:59) Intro: The Big 12 Coin

(6:00-9:01) SEC's 9 Game Scheduling Format

(9:02-14:24) Non-conference games for the SEC

(14:25-15:14) Academy Sports + Outdoors

(15:15-25:26) Bigger Picture in College Football

(25:27-37:43) SEC's Annual Opponents

(37:44-41:06) Subscribe to On3!

(41:07-43:34) What will the ACC do next?

(43:35-47:45) Pat Fitzgerald Lawsuit with Northwestern

(47:46-54:24) Dear Andy & Ari: Penn State?

(54:25-1:00:32) Extension/G5 Coaches

(1:00:33-1:02:42) Red River RB Battle

(1:02:43-1:07:41) Could Notre Dame start 0-2?

(1:07:42-1:08:49) Conclusion: See you Saturday!

After Andy & Ari finish discussing the overall impact of the SEC's new scheduling rules, Andy & Ari discuss some news involving the lawsuit with Northwestern & Pit Fitzgerald.

It's time for Dear Andy & Ari - you guys have some great questions.

Why is everyone making excuses for Penn State?

Which coach will receive an extension, and which coach makes the jump from the G5 ranks?

Is the running back battle better than the QB battle in Red River this year?

Could Notre Dame start 0-2?

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Why the SEC will NOT CROWN Alabama, Texas, or Georgia in the 2025 season | Oklahoma CFP? Clemson, Oregon repeat as Champs? Ohio State - Best WR Room? Aug 21, 2025

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As Andy released his bold predictions for the upcoming college football season, it's Ari's turn to take a crack at it now, and he's got some good ones. Is Arch Manning really that much of a lock to be in New York for the Heisman Trophy? What will the College Football Playoff look like with the new protocols; and will any 9-3 teams make this year's 12-team field? Plenty of questions to be answered in today's jam packed show!

(0:00-0:30) On Today's Episode

(0:31-2:06) BetMGM

(2:07-5:48) Intro: Nebraska's Challenge?

(5:49-11:41) Ari's Bold Predictions: Arch Manning in NYC

(11:42-13:57) Will the new CFP protocol have any impact?

(13:58-17:44) The Big 3 in the SEC?

(17:45-25:05) Will a 9-3 team make the 12-team field?

(25:06-36:38) Oklahoma's chances of the CFP

(36:39-45:55) Ohio State's WR Room

(45:56-52:45) Big Ten Champs: Oregon?

(52:46-56:41) Austin Simmons at Ole Miss

(56:42-1:06:23) Why Clemson will be undefeated ACC champs

(1:06:24-1:11:34) Texas will be national champs

(1:11:35-1:14:49) Revisiting last year's bold predictions

(1:14:50-1:15:24) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow

As Ari dives deeper into his bold predictions, he makes some bold claims regarding Oklahoma in the playoffs. Do the Sooners really have any shot to make the 12-team field? Ari seems to think so.

In Big Ten land, Ohio State boasts an electrifying wide receiver room. Is this the best wide receiver core in the country? And will Jeremiah Smith even be the top target in Columbus? Watch here as Ari pleads the case for Carnell Tate to have a big season.

Remaining in the Big Ten, Ari is big on the Oregon Ducks. After a stellar regular season a year ago, Ari believes Dan Lanning's squad is poised for another big time season. Do you agree? Can the Ducks get it done?

While Dabo Swinney continues to lead the Clemson Tigers his own way, Ari has bought in to the hype and has predicted that Clemson will repeat as ACC Champions. Do you agree with this take? Can Clemson really keep a perfect regular season record on the way to the ACC Championship?

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Auburn will win at least NINE games + Nine other BOLD college football predictions | Alabama as SEC Champions, Notre Dame claims a Bye in CFP, Ohio State finally beats Michigan Aug 20, 2025

Show notes

On today's Andy & Ari On3, Andy provides his 10 boldest predictions before the season. How dominant will Penn State be this season? Is Alabama the frontrunner to win the SEC? What will Utah do in the Big 12? All these questions answered, but first, we head down to Auburn to evaluate Hugh Freeze and the Tigers on the plains.

(0:00-0:37) Previewing today's episode

(0:38-2:13) BetMGM

(2:14-11:01) Intro: CFP Strength of Schedule changes

(11:02-21:14) Bold Predictions: Auburn will win 9 games

(21:15-30:30) Notre Dame will receive a bye in the CFP

(30:31-33:56) James Franklin winning a top-5 game

(33:57-41:51) Alabama, winners of the SEC?

(41:52-55:54) Ohio State will FINALLY beat Michigan

(55:55-58:19) Utah will compete for the Big 12 Title

(58:20-1:01:31) UNC Win total: Under 7.5 games

(1:01:32-1:03:32) Tulane, G5 Playoff Spot

(1:03:33-1:05:51) Iowa's FUN offense?

(1:05:52-1:09:21) Arch Manning at Texas

(1:09:22-1:13:27) Re-visiting Matthew Golden at the draft

(1:13:28-1:14:42) Conclusion

Will Notre Dame be a recipient of a top-4 seed and a bye in the CFP? Andy seems to think so. With CJ Carr beginning the year at QB in Miami Gardens, the Fighting Irish are in a prime position to continue its winning ways.

At Penn State, the expectations are sky high, and Andy boldly predicts that the Nittany Lions and James Franklin will meet those expectations this season. Do you think PSU is poised for a run?

It's never too early to discuss The Game. Watch as Andy explains why the Buckeyes will turn recent history around this season against Michigan.

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Josh Pate CALLS HIS SHOT | Previewing the 2025 College Football Season | Nebraska's CFP Hopes | SEC Tier 2: Florida, Oklahoma or Auburn? Expectations for Michigan Wolverines Aug 19, 2025

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It's a very special episode of Andy & Ari On3, as we welcome Josh Pate to the show. From his favorite game he's ever covered to Nebraska making the College Football Playoff, Josh Pate talks about it all with Andy & Ari. What should Michigan fans expect out of Bryce Underwood in year one? Who are you taking between Auburn, Florida, or Oklahoma? Is Georgia in the BEST spot for this season? A jam packed episode you won't want to miss!

(0:00-2:04) Intro: Notre Dame Names it's QB1

(2:05-6:17) Josh Pate joins the show

(6:18-12:01) How Josh threads the needle with fans

(12:02-17:49) The SEC Cluster

(17:50-20:19) Previewing Auburn, Florida, and Oklahoma

(20:20-22:35) Power Rankings v. Ratings

(22:36-25:16) Florida or Oklahoma in the CFP?

(25:17-28:37) Auburn vs Baylor Week 1

(28:38-30:32) The insane message board community

(30:33-33:46) As the Planes Burn

(33:45-39:04) Nebraska, REAL CFP contender?

(39:05-46:37) Michigan's honest expectations

(46:38-50:44) Is Georgia going anywhere?

(50:45-59:35) Thoughts after the first 12-Team CFP, Saban's Retirement

(59:36-1:01:39) How the sport looks moving forward

(1:01:40-1:05:16) Josh Pate's favorite game on tour

(1:05:17-1:11:24) Conclusion: Pate's trip to Washington

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The 28-team College Football Playoff is the sport’s DUMBEST idea yet | Kansas State vs Iowa State Picks | Ohio State, Tennessee Name QB1's Aug 18, 2025

Show notes

It's game week! Over in Dublin, Kansas State and Iowa State are gearing up for the kickoff to the college football stadium in Aviva Stadium in Ireland. Before Andy & Ari pick this game though, the guys have to cover some news over the weekend: The Big Ten "populating" the idea of an expanded College Football Playoff with 24, 28 teams. Andy explains why this idea needs to be killed... and quickly.

(0:00-18:25) Intro: CFP Expansion Idea

(18:26-21:25) Huel

(21:26-31:49) Killing the 28-team expanded CFP

(31:50-39:24) Importance of the Conference championship games

(39:25-41:25) Academy Sports + Outdoors

(41:26-53:23) Kansas State vs Iowa State picks

(53:24-1:05:11) Julian Sayin named QB1 at OSU

(1:05:12-1:12:57) Joey Aguilar named starting QB at Tennessee

(1:12:58-1:13:28) Conclusion

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Over in Dublin, the Iowa State Cyclones and the Kansas State Wildcats are kicking things off in Week 0. While this Big 12 conference game usually occurs in the later part of the season, these two contenders for the conference will start the college football season off. Who do you think wins? Who will cover the spread? Let us know your thoughts

Now, we turn to some news on the field with quarterback competitions. Starting in Columbus, Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes have tabbed Julian Sayin as its starter. How will the young QB fare vs the Longhorns?

Next, in a matchup down in Atlanta, Tennessee and Syracuse will face off with 2 new faces at the quarterback spot. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown this matchup while also discussing the news out of both teams of who the starting QB will be.

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Michigan and Sherrone Moore didn’t get HAMMERED by the NCAA, but we might get hammered later | Urban Meyer vs Kirby Smart | Kentucky Football’s Identity Aug 15, 2025

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Happy Friday! It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, but first we have to break down the most pressing news of the day: the NCAA punishing Michigan for the sign stealing scandal. In what has been viewed a minimal punishment by most, Michigan essentially got away with paying a fine and adding one game to Sherrone Moore's suspension. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into this scandal.

(0:00-16:50) Intro: NCAA punishes Michigan

(16:51-17:51) What Dave Portnoy thinks

(17:52-27:54) NCAA's perspective

(27:55-49:12) Dear Andy & Ari: Urban Meyer or Kirby Smart

(49:13-1:01:26) Kentucky's Identity

(1:01:27-1:06:32) Two G5 Bids in CFP?

(1:06:33-1:10:26) Annointing Arch

(1:10:27-1:14:37) Producer River vs a Mockingbird

Dear Andy & Ari kicks off with an incredible question regarding coaches in the last 20 years: Urban Meyer or Kirby Smart? Andy & Ari dive deep into the weeds in comparing the two college football icons.

Next, we take a visit to Mark Stoops and the Bluegrass State to evaluate the identity of the Wildcats. With veteran QB Zach Calzada entering the fold in Lexington, what are honest expectations for the program, and how in the world do they turn it around? Andy & Ari dive deep into the Wildcats.

Later, a thoughtful fan notices a scenario that could happen in the American conference. Could this conference produce two CFP teams in Tulane and USF? It's possible.

To close, Producer River has had a wild week. On his morning walks, a mockingbird has attacked River two days in a row now. How will this war end between Producer River and the mockingbird? Find out here

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What NCAA penalties will Michigan and Sherrone Moore face? Tennessee to Adidas | Washington’s Jedd Fisch Joins | Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham joins | Sonny Styles expects Ohio State in the CFP Aug 14, 2025

Show notes

It's a jam packed Thursday show, as news was announced that Michigan will receive a ruling on Friday from the NCAA in the Connor Stalions case. What kind of punishments will Michigan's football program face? Will Sherrone Moore be suspended - and for how many games? How much power does the NCAA even have these days? Andy breaks it all down before the news drop on Friday.

(0:00-12:30) Intro: Michigan to receive ruling from NCAA

(12:31-23:42) Tennessee & Adidas reuniting

(23:43-24:59) Rhoback

(25:00-31:08) Are Tennessee fans happy with Adidas?

(31:09-33:27) Previewing Washington in Jedd Fisch's 2nd Season

(33:28-48:30) Jedd Fisch Joins

(48:31-49:38) Jedd Fisch's rules for life

(49:39-55:05) Previewing Kenny Dillingham at Arizona State

(55:06-59:13) Criticizing Coach's Decisions

(59:14-1:09:14) Kenny Dillingham Joins

(1:09:15-1:11:29) Wrapping up ASU

(1:11:30-1:12:58) Previewing Ohio State and Sonny Styles

(1:12:59-1:20:00) Sonny Styles Joins

(1:20:01-1:22:02) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

Next, Andy & Ari go in depth on the announcement that Tennessee is going back to Adidas in a new apparel deal, annually paying Tennessee roughly $20 million. What do fans think of this? Is this the best move to make in Knoxville? Let us know your thoughts in the comments of today's show.

Up in Seattle, Jedd Fisch is preparing for a big season with the Washington Huskies. Entering the 2nd year in the Big Ten and Fisch's tenure, the Huskies are excited for this season with a young quarterback in Demond Williams Jr. Can the Huskies make a splash this season?

Later, we stay on the west coast, but we head down to Phoenix where Kenny Dillingham has rejuvenated life into the Arizona State Sun Devils program. Coming off a CFP berth in the first 12-team format last season, ASU returns veteran QB Sam Leavitt and WR Jordyn Tyson. Can the Sun Devils claim the Big 12 title again this season?

To close, we visit the reigning national champions, Ohio State. While the focus is upon next season, the same goal is in place: win a national title. Watch here as Sonny Styles joins Andy & Ari to discuss his expectations in Columbus ahead of the highly anticipated season.

It's a Dear Andy & Ari show tomorrow!

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The Arch Manning hype TAKES OVER the Heisman Trophy odds | Notre Dame Quarterback competition Aug 13, 2025

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As Week 1 of College Football inches closer and closer, the Heisman Trophy odds continue to show favor towards Arch Manning's way. Could the Texas Longhorns QB REALLY be the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy? What are real and honest expectations for the wildly popular quarterback in Austin? Andy & Ari break down this and much more.

(0:00-3:30) Intro: Taylor Swift on New Heights

(3:31-18:52) Arch Manning Mania & Heisman Odds

(18:53-30:24) Does Arch represent what people LOVE about CFB?

(30:25-37:24) Ty Simpson on being named QB1

(37:25-46:17) Notre Dame QB Battle

(46:18-51:23) LSU at Clemson Preview

(51:24-53:40) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari Q's

Afterwards, Andy & Ari dive into if more quarterbacks will follow suit with Arch Manning's path. Will more quarterbacks stay at the same school, or will quarterbacks transfer at a high rate in college football?

Ari's column here: https://www.on3.com/news/will-arch-mannings-atypical-career-path-be-the-new-blueprint-for-future-young-quarterback-stars/

Next, the fellas head down to Tuscaloosa to hear from newly-announced starting quarterback in Ty Simpson. Can the veteran QB lead Kalen Deboer's offense to new heights in Tuscaloosa?

Later, Andy & Ari head up to dive into the Fighting Irish's quarterback battle. Is this the biggest QB battle in the country? Will it be CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey?

To close, Andy & Ari announce that they are planning to be in Clemson, South Carolina, for week one. Ari voices his excitement for visiting Clemson for the very first time.

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Will Alabama ROLL to a National Title with Ty Simpson as the starting QB? John Mateer’s Venmo History | Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey Aug 12, 2025

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As fall camp continues, quarterback battles are ramping up across the country. While we wait on an update from Ohio State and Notre Dame, Alabama announced on Monday that Ty Simpson will be the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide to begin the 2025 season. Playing in Tallahassee against Florida State on August 30th, Kalen DeBoer is rolling with the veteran quarterback to lead the team against the Seminoles. Could the Crimson Tide be destined for a national championship? Andy & Ari discuss the data from the last twenty seasons.

(0:00-1:17) Intro: QB Madness in College Football

(1:18-12:21) Alabama names Ty Simpson as QB1

(12:22-14:11) John Mateer released a statement

(14:12-27:00) Into John Mateer's Venmo - George Stoia joins

(27:01-28:14) Rhoback

(28:15-31:16) What's next for Oklahoma?

(31:17-39:19) Discussing more on John Mateer

(39:20-39:49) Previewing Drake Lindsey at Minnesota

(39:50-46:22) Golden Gophers QB1 Drake Lindsey joins

(46:23-47:11) Conclusion: More QB news coming?

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Next, George Stoia III from SoonerScoop.com joins to break down everything involving John Mateer and the history on his Venmo account. What will become of this? George breaks it all down. Word of advice: Set your Venmo to private.

Continuing on the quarterback trend, Andy caught up with Minnesota Golden Gophers QB Drake Lindsey. From Fayetteville, Arkansas, Lindsey comes in ready to be the starter after a season of learning under Max Brosmer. Will PJ Fleck and the Golden Gophers be a team to make waves this season?

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The AP Poll tells us which eight teams can WIN the National Championship Aug 11, 2025

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On Monday, the Associated Press dropped its preseason college football rankings, and Andy breaks it all down here. In the top half of the rankings, Andy believes there are eight clear contenders for the title. Do you think he's right on this?

(0:00-13:07) Intro: The Preseason AP Top 25 Poll

(13:08-14:34) Introducing Pete Nakos

(14:35-16:29) Pete Nakos Joins: Top Non-QBs

(16:30-20:49) Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

(20:50-30:30) Retaining the Top Talent in CFB

(30:31-35:43) Dylan Stewart, South Carolina

(35:44-38:21) Caleb Downs, Ohio State

(38:22-39:06) Colin Simmons, Texas

(39:07-42:05) Ryan Williams, Alabama

(42:06-45:59) Spencer Fano, Utah

(46:00-50:33) Other Names: Dallas Wilson, Florida

(50:34-51:24) Harold Perkins, LSU

(51:25-55:42) Trebor Pena, Penn State

(55:43-57:11) Andy & Ari’s bet on Penn State receivers

(57:12-1:02:44) Ari’s Trip to a Rangers game

(1:02:45-1:08:08) Caleb Downs Interview

(1:08:09-1:09:18) Conclusion

Next, Pete Nakos joins the show to reveal his top college football players that are not quarterbacks. Do you agree with his list? What names did he leave off? Full article here: https://www.on3.com/news/10-most-valuable-non-quarterbacks-in-college-football/

Later, Ohio State's Caleb Downs joins the show, and he shows why he is a true star in college football. Listen here as the anchor on the Buckeyes' defense talks with Andy & Ari from Las Vegas.
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