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Notre Dame’s ADVANTAGE in the new College Football Playoff rules Aug 08, 2025

Show notes

Happy Friday! Before you get to your weekend, Andy & Ari answer YOUR questions on today's show. Andy & Ari take a look into Notre Dame and the CFP format, where Arkansas stacks up, how far Virginia Tech has fallen, and many more.

(0:00-5:08) Intro: Social Media bracket

(5:09-18:12) Notre Dame bye in the new CFP?

(18:13-20:23) The Irish in a 4-4-2-2-1-1-1 format

(20:24-26:18) Why do UGA fans hate Mike Bobo?

(26:19-34:22) Out-Evaluating, a thing of the past?

(34:23-45:59) Where things stand for Arkansas

(46:00-55:13) What to expect as a Virginia Tech fan

(55:14-59:59) Conclusion: shower discipline on our show

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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That Garrett Nussmeier rumor scared every LSU fan; what does it say about college football in 2025? Aug 07, 2025

Show notes

As training camp is underway across the country, the message boards are getting ramped up this time of year. One piece on the message boards that made waves on Wednesday was that of LSU's Garrett Nussmeier suffering a serious injury. Our own Shea Dixon at the Bengal Tiger got down to the bottom of it and provided an update.

(0:00-3:34) Intro: Garrett Nussmeier

(3:35-11:09) Backup QBs

(11:10-20:00) The Best QB rooms across the country

(20:01-35:06) The Teams that have a plan and executed it

(35:07-45:54) Arch Manning and the NFL Draft

(45:55-47:07) How does this affect Dia Bell?

(47:08-58:38) Florida and DJ Lagway's health

(58:38-1:03:00) Best Fight Songs in CFB

(1:03:01-1:13:27) College Football Redzone Channel

After the Nuss news, Andy & Ari have an in-depth discussion on quarterback rooms across the country. What does a QB room even look like these days?

Later, the fellas take a dive into what Archie Manning said about his grandson and declaring for the NFL Draft.

Afterwards, Andy & Ari get into the news out of Gainesville regarding the Gators and some key injuries out of camp.

To close, the guys discuss their top fight songs in college football and an what a potential red zone channel would look like for college football.
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The transfer QB who could change EVERYTHING for Iowa Aug 06, 2025

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Over in the Hawkeye state, anticipation is mounting for South Dakota transfer QB Mark Gronowski. As the Iowa Hawkeyes have positioned Gronowski to be QB1 in Iowa City, a number of media members have selected the Hawkeye signal caller to be a potential breakout star of the season. Watch here as T-Bob Hebert joins the show and explains why Kirk Ferentz's offense could be much improved ahead of the 2025 College Football season.

(0:00-5:44) Intro: Introducing T-Bob Hebert, Mark Gronowski

(5:45-10:11) T-Bob Hebert joins

(10:12-14:11) Does being a good looking QB help?

(14:12-18:32) LSU visiting Clemson in Week One

(18:33-26:27) Looking back at 2010 - Tennessee at LSU

(26:28-41:00) Crazy College Football game endings

(41:01-50:07) Who's Betting Who?

(50:08-52:11) Andy in the Netflix SEC Documentary

(52:12-1:02:01) Win Total Changes

(1:02:02-1:03:41) Fresno State at Kansas Week 0

(1:03:42-1:08:03) Conclusion: New Mexico Lobos - Kids Get in Free

Later, T-Bob takes us down memory lane and recaps what happened towards the end of the 2010 game between Tennessee and LSU down in Baton Rouge.

Afterwards, Andy & Ari recall their top endings to games that changed the course of the both team's season. Which is your game?

Continuing on, the win totals have changed! Andy & Ari take a deep dive into which teams are getting the most money coming their way and the changes in the win total department. Did your value go up or down?

To conclude, Andy & Ari take a look over at New Mexico, where the Lobos have a great deal for kids 12 and under. Also, New Mexico's head coach and athletic director have some serious acting skills.

All that and more on a jam packed episode of Andy & Ari On3!

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Why the Georgia Bulldogs could be No. 1 Aug 05, 2025

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As the college football season gets underway at the end of this month, Andy & Ari take a deep dive into the pre-season rankings, and to help the guys, Brett McMurphy joins the show to go through his complete top 25 pre-season list. Do you agree with Brett? Who did he leave out? Does Georgia really DESERVE the top ranking? Brett takes us deep into the list

(0:00-2:13) Intro

(2:14-10:48) Brett McMurphy joins: His full list

(10:49-14:12) How does Brett determine the rankings?

(14:13-20:50) Why isn't Penn State #1?

(20:51-21:59) Academy Sports + Outdoors

(22:00-27:35) Where is South Carolina?

(27:36-33:25) Diving into the SEC

(33:26-35:24) Where Miami Falls

(35:25-37:38) Michigan's ranking

(37:39-39:21) Wrapping up with Brett

(39:22-44:08) Josh Pate partners with On3 | Rivals, Announcements

(44:09-54:59) Derek Dooley running for US Senate

(55:00-59:15) Tennessee's Streisand Effect

(59:16-1:01:09) Off Script with Zak Herbstreit

(1:01:10-1:02:46) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari

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After Brett, Andy & Ari dive into some news and announcements, including Josh Pate partnering with On3.

Later, we take a look into Tennessee. Derek Dooley announces his running for US Senate, and we take a look back at his best moments on Rocky Top.

Zak Herbstreit has joined On3! Follow him here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtHWLruQdRN4zteJud076UQ

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Where does ESPN’s top nerd rank your team? Aug 04, 2025

Show notes

Happy Monday! As fall camp is in full swing, Andy & Ari are joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly, and we go through the entire state of college football while also breaking down plenty of teams in the process.

To purchase Bill's book, head here: https://www.amazon.com/Forward-Progress-Definitive-College-Football/dp/1637278705?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HhkOF5qd6SXGW_WiP7H35pjMLivun8bIvC7eFC8SH5jGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.0faKKBoBTtdAraQAn2WqEXcM0Mh3cazlrJSJjXaZx20&dib_tag=AUTHOR

(0:00-1:46) Intro: Previewing Bill

(1:47-8:59) Bill Connelly joins

(9:00-13:24) Is College football turning into NASCAR?

(13:25-22:44) Future of CFB, What can fans do?

(22:45-27:28) Michigan in top 10?

(27:29-29:14) Top QBs entering this year

(29:15-31:20) How will Miami perform?

(31:21-32:49) Surprise teams?

(32:50-40:12) Tennessee's Offense

(40:13-45:44) What if Texas Tech's plan works?

(45:45-51:09) Exercise and Fresh Air

(51:10-56:11) Top Week 1 Games

(56:12-56:40) Conclusion: Buy Bill's Book

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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On3 Welcomes Inside Carolina: North Carolina Deep Dive Aug 01, 2025

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The calendar has turned to August, and now it's time to welcome our newest site to the On3 network: Inside Carolina. With the best in-depth coverage of Tar Heel athletics, Greg Barnes from Inside Carolina joins the show to preview the UNC program as Bill Belichick enters his first season in Kenan Stadium.

(0:00-2:11) Intro: Inside Carolina + On3

(2:12-5:34) Greg Barnes from Inside Carolina joins the show

(5:35-7:34) What does this season look like for Bill Belichick?

(7:35-12:49) Wither Jordon?

(12:50-14:59) Gio Lopez's Impact

(15:00-20:55) The plan at North Carolina

(20:56-23:47) Real expectations in Chapel Hill

(23:48-28:01) How different is it now?

(28:02-30:52) Hulu Documentary, Surprising Things

(30:53-40:58) Revenue Share at UNC with Basketball

(40:59-49:07) How much longer will North Carolina be in the ACC?

(49:08-49:30) Conclusion with Greg

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Guest: Greg Barnes, Inside Carolina

Producer: River Bailey

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Curt Cignetti and Indiana are STILL HUNTING Jul 31, 2025

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Welcome to Andy & Ari On3 - it’s Thursday and today, we are going to answer some of your great questions in our Dear Andy & Ari segment, but first, we have a great interview with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti.

After surprising the entire college football world last season, Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers are no longer considered America’s darling team. Now, people know about the Hoosiers. Listen here as Curt Cignetti details his mindset and how he plans to consistently keep Indiana relevant as long as he is there.

(0:00-2:59) Intro

(3:00-15:41) Curt Cignetti joins

(15:42-23:19) Furthering Indiana Discussion

(23:20-34:24) Dear Andy & Ari: Could Ohio State take a step back?

(34:25-39:12) A scheduling round robin?

(39:13-44:17) How many losses is too many to get in the CFP?

(44:18-53:51) Short list of Kirby Smart’s replacement

(53:52-54:18) Conclusion: Newest addition to the On3 network introduced tomorrow!

Now it’s time for your great questions, and we kick off with a very interesting thought from Dylan on the Buckeyes out of Ohio State.

Later, the guys get into questions on scheduling, CFP criteria, and potential replacements at UGA for Kirby Smart.

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2025 College Football HOT SEAT rankings Jul 30, 2025

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Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! On today's show, Ari takes us deep into his hot seat list, but first Andy points out who is not on the list. Is your team's coach on this list? Should all of these coaches Ari listed really be on the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

(0:00-1:20) Intro

(1:21-4:29) Hot Seats entering 2025

(4:30-7:28) Omissions: Texas Tech's Joey McGuire?

(7:29-12:19) Billy Napier at #1

(12:20-19:39) Why Brent Venables is 2nd

(19:40-26:25) Others on the list

(26:26-33:09) The Sam Pittman discussion

(33:10-38:08) Can Brent Pry get it done at Virginia Tech?

(38:09-45:09) National treasure Rob Ryan

(45:10-52:42) Review of Happy Gilmore 2

(52:43-56:32) MAC's newest mascot?

(56:33-56:57) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

To read more on Ari's list, go here: https://www.on3.com/news/2025-hot-seat-college-football-coaches-feeling-the-most-pressure-this-season/

Later, Andy watched the sequel to Happy Gilmore on Netflix, and he has some thoughts. Watch as Andy & Ari dive deep into part 2 of an Adam Sandler classic.

Finally, the fellas head back to the MAC and in lieu of the incredible YouTube commented that surfaced across social media, the MAC may have a new mascot like Soar the Eagle from the American.

It's a Dear Andy & Ari show tomorrow, your questions and more answered!

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D.J. Lagway is hurt again; are Billy Napier and the Florida Gators screwed? Jul 29, 2025

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Training Camp is HERE, and we have some interesting news we have to hit immediately: D.J. Lagwy is in a walking boot and Billy Napier has labeled his status as "day-to-day." What is this injury? How much will this affect Florida's season? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss this important news out of Gainesville.

(0:00-0:34) Intro: Florida's QB Status

(0:35-10:19) Billy Napier provides an update on DJ Lagway

(10:20-15:40) Concern Level for DJ Lagway

(15:41-30:16) Tennessee and Boo Carter

(30:17-35:04) Jermod McCoy Injury Update

(35:05-37:06) Michigan Preview

(37:07-51:41) Max Bredeson joins

(51:42-58:00) Continuing the Michigan Discussion

(58:01-1:02:18) All-time MAC comment

(1:02:19-1:04:16) Conclusion: Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson?

We head on over to Knoxville, where Josh Heupel gives an update on two of the bigger playmakers for the Volunteers in Boo Carter and Jermod McCoy. What's the status of the two impactful players on Rocky Top?

Afterwards, we re-visit the Big Ten Media Days and visit with Michigan FB Max Bredeson. Listen here as the Wolverines leader details his favorite memories and what it's like playing in Ann Arbor.

To close, Andy & Ari take a look at one of the best comments on college football from the internet.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Coach Prime BEATS Cancer and he's ready to lead Colorado again Jul 28, 2025

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Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! We are now on a different schedule ahead of this season, as we will be releasing our show Monday-Friday at 3 pm et on the On3 Sports YouTube page.

Deion Sanders held a press conference today and revealed he has defeated bladder cancer. Andy & Ari have an in-depth discussion on Coach Prime and his health update.

(0:00-0:42) Intro: New Schedule

(0:43-17:14) Deion Sanders Reveals he has beaten Bladder Cancer

(17:15-22:44) Week 1 Line Movement: Auburn at Baylor

(22:45-27:26) Notre Dame at Miami

(27:27-36:42) LSU at Clemson

(36:43-43:24) Utah at UCLA

(43:25-1:08:51) How do we get better games scheduled?

(1:08:52-1:19:06) Decoding Dave Aranda

(1:19:07-1:20:19) Conclusion: Thursday Dear Andy & Ari

Later, Andy & Ari go through the changed spreads for College Football's week one slate. Notable line changes in Auburn-Baylor, LSU-Clemson, Notre Dame at Miami, and Utah-UCLA.

Afterwards, Andy & Ari get into a heated discussion on the scheduling format in the future of college football and how it relates to the playoff format. Whose side are you on?

To close, the fellas try to decode what Dave Aranda said in his presser over the weekend. Is Wolf of Wall Street one of the funniest movies?

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Producer: River Bailey

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