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Why should the Big Ten’s CFP plan affect whether USC plays Notre Dame? Jul 25, 2025

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Happy Friday - it's a Dear Andy & Ari day, and the viewers have some great questions for today's show. But first, we have to get into some headlines from Big Ten Media Days. Lincoln Riley took the podium on Thursday in Las Vegas, and he had some interesting comments regarding the Notre Dame and USC rivalry. Ari has some interesting thoughts.

(0:00-9:02) Intro: Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame

(9:03-17:35) What do the conferences want?

(17:36-26:16) Donald Trump's Executive Order

(26:17-31:11) Belichick's first media days with North Carolina

(31:12-33:17) North Carolina & The SEC

(33:18-46:27) Dear Andy & Ari: What do TV Networks Value?

(46:28-53:55) Pick a G5 over a P4 Upset

(53:56-57:37) Best QB Depth in the country?

(57:38-1:01:21) Georgia Tech signs OC to 2 year deal

(1:01:22-1:01:43) Conclusion: See you Monday!

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Oregon feels UNDER THE RADAR but Shouldn't be Jul 24, 2025

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The 2025 Big Ten Media Days are in full swing from Las Vegas, and Andy & Ari break down a big day that included the team with the best regular season last year: The Oregon Ducks. With many new players coming into Eugene, does Dan Lanning's squad expect another big year in the Big Ten?

(0:00-1:05) Intro

(1:06-11:16) Expectations out of Oregon in 2025

(11:17-21:03) Matayo Uiagalalei joins

(21:04-25:47) Continuing the Oregon discussion

(25:48-37:47) Update on Michigan and the sign-stealing scandal

(37:48-41:36) Yelling at Media Days?

(41:37-48:45) PJ Fleck's impromptu join

(48:46-52:23) ACC Media Days: FSU

(52:24-59:50) The Arch Manning & Nick Saban conspiracy

(59:51-1:00:23) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

The Big Ten's returning sack leader in Oregon's Matayo Uiagalalei is ready for a big season, and he joins Andy & Ari here. Watch here as he describes what it's like being an older veteran on the team and who his biggest rival is.

Also, Michigan's media day is on Thursday. Listen here as Andy provides the latest on Michigan and the suspension of Sherrone Moore.

Why are you yelling at media days? Andy & Ari look at Mike Norvell and PJ Fleck, and then are joined by the Gophers head coach.

To close, the fellas take a visit to Cleveland where they break down the Nick Saban and Arch Manning conspiracy.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Does the Big Ten CONTROL the Future of the CFP? Jul 23, 2025

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Big Ten Media Days are underway in Las Vegas, and Tony Petitti took the stage front and center on day one. With many interesting comments regarding the number of conference games, playoff format, and the future of the league, Andy & Ari break it all down here in today's show.

(0:00-1:00) Intro: Back in Vegas

(1:01-7:49) What did we learn from Tony Petitti

(7:50-18:19) Heather Dinich from ESPN joins

(18:20-21:48) Heather's Ideal CFP

(21:49-31:59) Petitti and the future of the CFP

(32:00-37:05) ACC Media Days

(37:06-39:22) CSC's new rules on NIL, Collectives

(39:23-45:13) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith joins

(45:14-48:27) More on Jeremiah Smith

(48:28-51:33) Is Jeremiah Smith a true NFL-ready WR?

(51:34-1:01:05) Nebraska, Dylan Raiola's jump?

(1:01:06-1:01:27) Conclusion

Heather Dinich from ESPN joins the show and she gives her thoughts and perspective on the state of college football and where things stand right now.

Later, Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith joins the show and he shares his experience after his first year of college football. Is this rising star destined for greatness?

Finally, Nebraska and Dylan Raiola are looking for a big 2025 season ahead. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down the growth and maturation the young quarterback in Lincoln has went through.
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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Can the Big Ten win its THIRD STRAIGHT National Title? Big Ten Media Days 2025 Jul 22, 2025

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It's time for Big Ten Media Days to start in Las Vegas, and Andy & Ari will be live on the scene for the week. Teams featured today are Ohio State, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, and Rutgers. What are the glaring questions ahead of the big event? What has the standard become at Wisconsin? How different will Michigan's be different with Bryce Underwood? Is this year a make or break for James Franklin?

(0:00-6:11) Intro: A View of Vegas

(6:12-7:57) Glaring Questions ahead of Big Ten Media Days

(7:58-21:36) Real expectations for Wisconsin?

(21:37-23:38) Continuing the Wisconsin discussion

(23:39-25:16) Kings of the North Poll

(25:17-32:24) Make or break year for James Franklin at Penn State?

(32:25-34:19) Michigan's offense with Bryce Underwood

(34:20-35:24) Other headlines, surprises?

(35:25-38:39) Dylan Raiola big step?

(38:40-43:27) Washington; ever been to Seattle?

(43:28-47:59) The Full Big Ten Poll; The Moon Landing

(48:00-52:39) Jake Retzlaff to Tulane

(52:40-59:13) Producer River's QB Team

(59:14-1:01:23) Conclusion

Also, some news out of the transfer portal came up on Monday as QB Jake Retzlaff will join Tulane's football team as a walk-on. What does this mean for Tulane's CFP odds? And what does it mean for Producer River in his QB draft?

To wrap up, Producer River gives us his list of quarterbacks, and he might be able to compete with Andy & Ari. What do you think? Check out our Twitters to vote!

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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The 2025 College Football QB Fantasy Draft Jul 21, 2025

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Less than 5 weeks away from college football, Andy & Ari have made their quarterback big board ahead of the season, and now, it's time to draft their top signal callers before week one. Whose list is better? Did Andy or Ari get it right? Will Producer River's team have a chance when he drafts? Watch here to find out who the best quarterbacks are ahead of the season.

(0:00-2:50) Intro: QB Draft Day

(2:51-5:25) American Conference News

(5:26-10:08) Rules of the QB Draft

(10:09-14:58) Round 1

(14:59-19:01) Round 2

(19:02-22:08) Round 3

(22:09-26:19) Round 4

(26:20-30:10) Round 5

(30:11-33:14) Round 6

(33:15-38:55) Round 7

(38:56-40:39) Round 8

(40:40-45:15) Round 9 - Ari's Sexy Pick?

(45:16-47:20) Round 10

(47:21-49:59) Previewing Producer River's potential team

(50:00-52:17) Review of Andy & Ari's teams

(52:18-55:57) Week 1's GREAT Matchups

(55:58-57:28) Conclusion: River's team tomorrow
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Producer: River Bailey

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Who are the DARK HORSE Heisman Trophy candidates for the 2025 season? Jul 18, 2025

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You submitted some incredible Dear Andy/Dear Ari questions this week, and we’re diving right in…
(0:00-2:02) Intro: Know any Coldplay?
(2:03-10:41) Dear Andy & Ari: dark horse QBs?
(10:42-20:27) Top Candidates for dark horse Heisman
(20:28-26:48) Crimson Tide Heisman?
(26:49-32:22) Big 12 QB for Heisman?
(32:23-39:24) Does Allar's Experience elevate Penn State?
(39:25-40:47) Subscribe to the Rivals YouTube Page!
(40:48-44:56) If Arch is successful, will other QBs follow suit?
(44:57-54:31) Staying Consistent with Content
(54:32-1:00:31) PJ Fleck & Minnesota's Identity
(1:00:32-1:12:57) Random Ranking: Top Coldplay songs
(1:12:58-1:15:43) Bill Belichick to do a docuseries on Hulu
(1:15:44-1:17:04) Conclusion: Backstreet Boys Concert?

Who are some dark horse Heisman Trophy contenders? Anyone with odds higher than 30-1 qualifies.

Does Drew Allar being one of the few experienced quarterbacks playing on an otherwise loaded team give Penn State an advantage in the national title race?

If Arch Manning is successful, will it make waiting and developing cool again for QBs?

Plus, today’s Random Ranking is our top five Coldplay songs. Why? You saw the clip.

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Which SEC quarterback has the most AURA? Jul 17, 2025

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Florida quarterback D.J. Lagway his best attribute as a QB is his aura, and that got Andy and Ari thinking: Which SEC QB has the MOST aura?

Between Lagway and Oklahoma’s John Mateer, there was a ton of aura walking around SEC media days Wednesday. But the league is loaded with QBs who ooze aura. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia.
(0:00-4:17) Intro: Eliah Drinkwitz kicks us off
(4:18-10:40) Which SEC QB has the most aura?
(10:41-16:02) Naming SEC QBs
(16:03-17:50) Presidents with Aura
(17:51-27:47) Closing out SEC QBs: Arch Manning, Joey Aguilar
(27:48-34:14) Qbs across the country
(34:15-50:50) UNC flips 4-Star from Ohio
(50:51-54:10) When do you write?
(54:11-1:04:00) Dave Portnoy to Big Noon?
(1:04:01-1:10:04) Dabo confuses Brian Kelly with a singer
(1:10:05-1:10:56) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

So who has the most?

Also, North Carolina has flipped a 2026 Ohio State commitment from Ohio. What does this say about recruiting in the NIL era? And how much fun is it that Bill Belichick is now in the thick of big-time recruiting?

Plus, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is in talks to join Fox’s Big Noon Saturday. Is this Fox’s answer to Pat McAfee, and will Urban Meyer attempt to strangle the VERY outspoken Michigan Man on the set?

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UNDER PRESSURE: Does Auburn's Hugh Freeze or Oklahoma's Brent Venables face more? Jul 16, 2025

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Ari has unveiled his list of the coaches under the most pressure this season, and the three guys at the top are in Atlanta this week for SEC media days.
(0:00-0:30) Intro
(0:31-22:40) Ari's 10 coaches under most pressure
(22:41-30:41) How good can Auburn be?
(30:42-35:54) How much pressure is on Brent Venables
(35:55-39:40) Sarkisian walks out to A&M War Hymn
(39:41-41:10) Big Recruiting Day for Texas
(41:11-51:49) Arch Manning takes over SEC media days
(51:50-57:24) Sir Paul Cheeks commits to West Virginia
(57:25-1:10:05) What would an executive order on NIL look like?
(1:10:06-1:11:18) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari on Friday!

Auburn’s Hugh Freeze sounded on Tuesday like a guy who understands the assignment, which is a shift from some of his comments earlier this year. He knows he needs to win with a roster that is better than Auburn has had in a long time.

Wednesday, Oklahoma’s Brent Venables and Florida’s Billy Napier take the stage. Venables is probably under the most pressure. Napier lived through it last season, but he still has to show more improvement.

Also, Arch Manning took media days by storm. OK, not really. He gave nice, polite answers and Andy is waiting for the more unfiltered stuff from Omaha productions.

Late Tuesday, CBS News reported that President Donald Trump intends to sign an executive order related to college sports “in the coming days.” What does that mean? And what might that look like?

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Lane Kiffin STIRS IT UP at SEC Media Days Jul 15, 2025

Show notes

The best version of Lane Kiffin is the one who is funny without even trying to be, and that Kiffin showed up in Atlanta for SEC media days.
(0:00-1:27) Intro: SEC Media Days, Day 1
(1:28-20:02) What all Lane Kiffin said at SEC Media Days
(20:03-30:11) Would Nick Saban come back to College Football?
(30:12-40:43) Will LSU knock off Clemson week 1?
(40:44-44:30) Best Tailgate Foods
(44:31-49:36) Ari and the new video game
(49:37-1:01:38) Netflix releases new trailer for SEC documentary
(1:01:39-1:11:54) Andy's Top 10 Big Ten QBs
(1:11:55-1:14:22) Sneaky Week 1 Matchups
(1:14:23-1:20:00) Ari and Ticketmaster
(1:20:01-1:21:00) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

The Ole Miss coach complimented Auburn coach Hugh Freeze’s golf game and stoked the fire of the idea of a Nick Saban return to coaching.

Meanwhile, LSU coach Brian Kelly talked about the pressure on the Tigers to win at Clemson in week one.

Andy released his top 10 Big Ten QBs, and Ari has some critiques of the list.

Plus, Netflix is releasing a documentary series on SEC football, and we're in it!

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Who is the best QB in the SEC? Jul 14, 2025

Show notes

This week, the SEC takes center stage with its media days, and Andy and Ari will celebrate day one by arguing about quarterbacks.
(0:00-2:49) Intro: Day 1 of SEC Media Days
(2:50-13:40) Andy's Top 10 SEC Qb's
(13:41-25:00) Is DJ Lagway REALLY the top QB?
(25:01-33:37) Where do Bama and Georgia's QB stack?
(33:38-37:22) Arch at Texas
(37:23-39:11) Previewing Big Ten QB
(39:12-44:52) Ari's column on Big 12's position on CFP
(44:53-47:19) What did Greg Sankey say at the podium?
(47:20-57:17) House v NCAA settlement
(57:18-1:04:49) Headlines ahead of Media Days
(1:04:50-1:13:36) Conclusion: Joint birthday parties, Auburn @ Oklahoma

Andy dropped his top 10 SEC quarterbacks at On3 on Monday morning. What did he get right? What did he get wrong?

Plus, the guys preview what questions they want to hear asked at SEC media days.

Also, the schools’ attempt to control third-party NIL deals barely lasted two weeks before the House v. NCAA plaintiffs attorneys threatened to drag the conferences back into court.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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