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Mike Gundy: 'This portal class from January is the first class that we ever bought.' Jul 11, 2025

Show notes

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy joins the show, and he’s not holding back.
(0:00-2:33) Intro: Previewing Mike Gundy
(2:34-17:43) Mike Gundy joins the show
(17:44-18:52) Mike Gundy's rules for life
(18:53-30:20) Discussion on Oklahoma State, Big 12
(30:21-35:44) Do you lock your door?
(35:45-50:39) New QBs you have most confidence/questions in
(50:40-54:50) Sleeper G5 CFP teams
(54:51-1:02:46) Baylor's Outlook with Dave Aranda
(1:02:47-1:05:06) Emo Accent Deep Dive
(1:05:07-1:31:38) Random Ranking: Songs You're Embarrassed That You Love
(1:31:39-1:34:37) Conclusion: THANK YOU!

Gundy explains why he thinks college football needs a collective bargaining agreement. He also makes some recommendations for a commissioner of the sport.

He also offers a shocking — or maybe not-so-shocking — reason for Oklahoma State’s fall from 10 wins in 2023 to three wins in 2024. The Cowboys didn’t spend any money on transfer players before last season. Gundy said that has changed this season and Oklahoma State is operating more like the other teams in the Big 12.

It’s also a Dear Andy/Dear Ari day, and you’ve asked some excellent questions.

Which new starting QB are you most confident in?

Who are some sleeper Group of 5 playoff contenders?

Plus, The Random Ranking is in honor of Utah Spencer Fano’s rendition of Secondhand Serenade’s Fall For You at Big 12 media days. What are the five songs you’re most embarrassed to love?

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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The BILLIONAIRE who wants to save college sports — and turn his alma mater into a power Jul 10, 2025

Show notes

Andy and Ari welcome their first billionaire to the show!
(0:00-2:25) Intro: Big 12 Takeaways
(2:26-13:14) Deion Sanders and "bulljunk"
(13:15-34:02) Cody Campbell joins the show
(34:03-39:15) Cody Campbell's impact
(39:16-51:25) The message Colorado sent at media days
(51:26-1:00:45) Is Utah a Big 12 contender?
(1:00:46-1:02:10) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

Cody Campbell, the former Texas Tech offensive linemen who made his fortune in oil and gas — and who probably inspired two characters in the hit show Landman — joins to discuss his efforts to help his alma mater become a national title contender and his effort to reform college sports.

These two things seem to be at odds with one another, and Cody explains that they are. He’d like to create a system that shuts down any potential super league and keeps all the current FBS schools supported, and he has an idea he thinks would make all of them more money. But in the meantime, he’s using the rules — or lack thereof — in the current system to help the Red Raiders fund a massive roster upgrade.

Also, the boys didn’t get Deion Sanders on the show, but Ari talked to Colorado freshman QB Julian Lewis. Sanders brought Lewis, a highly touted freshman, and senior Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter to media days. It’s an unusual move, but Ari explains why it fits the vibe of the program.

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Producer: River Bailey

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Can the Big 12 create national title contenders? Jul 09, 2025

Show notes

Andy and Ari are back at Big 12 media days, and they’re talking about how much has changed in two years.
(0:00-1:39) Intro: Day 2 of Big 12 Media Days
(1:40-8:38) How far has the Big 12 come in 2 years?
(8:39-12:33) Overview of the conference entering 2025
(12:34-15:27) BYU's Outlook
(15:28-21:47) Other competitors in the Big 12
(21:48-26:28) Big 12 in the CFP discussion
(26:29-36:01) Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire joins
(36:02-41:26) Colorado at Media Days
(41:27-43:42) Conclusion: Ari & Pop-Tarts

Two years ago, Texas and Oklahoma were leaving and Ari was asking Brett Yormark if this was about to become a Group of 5 league. Now the league feels strong and stable. But the next step is creating national title contenders. How does that happen, and which schools are the best candidates to become those kinds of programs?

Later, the guys talk to Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire about the Red Raiders’ roster upgrades and a new focus on elite recruits.
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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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The Big 12 might have the DEEPEST group of QBs in the country Jul 08, 2025

Show notes

Andy and Ari are live from Big 12 media days!
(0:00-1:59) Intro: Sparky is back on the helmet
(2:00-9:40) The QB position in the Big 12
(9:41-17:03) Kansas State, Kansas
(17:04-19:30) Will Oklahoma State turn it around?
(19:31-23:24) Utah with Devon Dampier
(23:25-26:23) Colorado Discussion
(26:24-29:04) Ari sees a trophy
(29:05-38:14) Wrapping up the Colorado discussion
(38:15-43:10) Could the Big 12 get a title in the next decade?
(43:11-48:52) The West Virginia Mountaineer joins
(48:53-51:02) Reacting to the early access of the video game
(51:03-53:48) Conclusion: Big 12 Group Photo

Join the boys from The Star in Frisco, Texas, as they preview the first major conference media days. That’s right. The long offseason is over.

Ari wonders if we’re underrating a good group of Big 12 quarterbacks. Big Ten and SEC schools tried to get players like Baylor’s Sawyer Robertson and TCU’s Josh Hoover to enter the transfer portal. They stuck with their teams, but they probably aren’t getting as much shine as they’d be getting in those leagues. But it’s possible the Big 12 is the deepest QB league in the country.

What questions should Andy and Ari ask coaches like Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham, Baylor’s Dave Aranda and Utah’s Kyle Whittingham?

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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The curious case of the new millionaire Texas Tech offensive lineman Jul 07, 2025

Show notes

The boys are back live, and they’ve got a lot to discuss!
(0:00-0:36) Welcome Back!
(0:37-19:08) 5-Star OT Felix Ojo commits to Texas Tech
(19:09-23:50) Story Time with Ari
(23:51-28:08) Concluding Texas Tech discussion
(28:09-39:59) Alabama's BIG Recruiting Week
(40:00-47:27) Golfing or Fishing?
(47:28-55:07) Jake Retzlaff Update
(55:08-57:15) Charles Jagusah Injury
(57:16-1:00:55) Conclusion: Big 12 Media Days this week!

Five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech last week. Ojo’s agent said Ojo agreed to a guaranteed three-year deal worth $5.1 million. Texas Tech sources quickly responded, claiming the guaranteed portion of the deal is actually worth closer to $2.3 million over three years.

The entire saga is fascinating. There was the usual hand-wringing about how this is ruining college sports, but would Ojo have agreed to go to Texas Tech any other way? Plus, the way the salary news leaked out has a very NFL-in-2005 feel to it. It shows that we who cover college football need to get more sophisticated.

Also, BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is expected to enter the transfer portal. Retzlaff is leaving BYU rather than face a reported seven-game suspension for violating the school’s honor code.

Meanwhile, Alabama is on a recruiting hot streak that looks like the Nick Saban days. The Crimson Tide had four top-50 players commit in the past two weeks.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Oregon Deep Dive: Will Dante Moore IGNITE fireworks for the Ducks offense? Jul 04, 2025

Show notes

Happy Fourth of July! As we conclude this week of our team deep dives, we head up to the northwest part of the country to preview the Oregon Ducks. With an incredible regular season last year, Dan Lanning's squad is looking to take its game to the next level by winning a national championship. With a new QB in Dante Moore, is this a plausible expectation for the Ducks? In just its second year of the Big Ten, who will be the main rivals for Oregon besides Washington and USC? Justin Hopkins from ScoopDuck joins us to break down all this and more for the Ducks.

More news on the Ducks: https://www.on3.com/teams/oregon-ducks/

(0:00-1:49) Intro: Happy 4th of July!

(1:50-5:13) Justin Hopkins from ScoopDuck joins

(5:14-7:13) How Dante Moore will lead the offense

(7:14-8:49) Offensive weapons for the Ducks: Dakorien Moore

(8:50-11:49) Oregon's Offensive Line, Running Back

(11:50-13:53) The Defense for the Ducks

(13:54-15:59) Concerns for Oregon ahead of 2025

(16:00-19:36) Has Dan Lanning elevated the program?

(19:37-21:49) How do fans view the 2024-2025 season?

(21:50-26:04) How wide open CFB is this year

(26:05-32:09) What Oregon learned in the first season in the Big Ten, Rivals

(32:10-34:43) Wrapping up with Justin Hopkins
More news on Oregon here: https://www.on3.com/teams/oregon-ducks/
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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Penn State Deep Dive: Can James Franklin get the Nittany Lions over the hump? Jul 03, 2025

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Happy Thursday! Andy & Ari continue their week of deep dives with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Coming off of a heartbreaking loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl last year, Penn State returns a plethora of talent in University Park. Sean Fitz from On3's Blue White Illustrated joins the show and gives us his best in-depth analysis of the program. Is Drew Allar poised for a great year? How do Penn State fans view James Franklin's tenure? Did the receiver issue get addressed? All that and more in a jam packed show about the Nittany Lions.

(0:00-2:10) Intro

(2:11-5:14) Sean Fitz from Blue White Illustrated joins

(5:15-8:57) How do fans feel about James Franklin?

(8:58-12:10) Is the receiver problem fixed?

(12:11-14:11) Drew Allar's expectations

(14:12-17:03) Andy Kotelnicki in his 2nd year as OC

(17:04-20:14) Tyler Warren's replacement

(20:15-24:03) Evolution of James Franklin at Penn St

(24:04-27:49) Hiring of Jim Knowles

(27:50-34:39) Real Expectations for Penn State

(34:40-36:30) Closing out with Sean

More news on PSU here: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Texas Deep Dive: Can Arch Manning lead the Longhorns to a national title? Jul 02, 2025

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Deep dive week continues and today, we head to the Lone Star State of Texas to preview the Longhorns. As Steve Sarkisian was one play away from advancing to the national championship game, Texas has its eyes set on getting over the hump this season. With Arch Manning stepping in at quarterback, all eyes are on Austin. Will the Longhorns rise to the occasion, or is the bar set too high? Find out here as Joe Cook from Inside Texas joins Andy & Ari to examine the Longhorn football program.

More news on Texas: https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-longhorns/

(0:00-2:14) Intro: Texas Longhorns

(2:15-4:34) Joe Cook from Inside Texas joins

(4:35-6:29) Can Texas FINALLY capture the title?

(6:30-12:57) Arch Manning as QB1 in Austin

(12:58-16:07) Longhorns in the trenches

(16:08-20:37) WR room for Texas

(20:38-22:59) Defensive side of the ball

(23:00-30:44) Real Expectations for the Longhorns

(30:45-33:59) Wrapping up

(34:00-35:03) Conclusion

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Clemson Tigers 2025 preview: Another National Title for Dabo Swinney? Jul 01, 2025

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Happy July! As we turn the calendar to July, today is the day On3 and Rivals join forces together. To celebrate this iconic day, we welcome on Larry Williams from TigerIllustrated.com, the top website for all things Clemson. In this episode, Andy & Ari go in-depth on the Tigers with Larry. Is Clemson ready to win the ACC and make a deep run in the playoffs? How does the schedule shake out for the Tigers with 2 SEC schools on the schedule? What will the stakes be in the Palmetto Bowl? All these questions answered - and more on today's episode!

More on Clemson here: https://tigerillustrated.com/

(0:00-0:34) Intro: Welcome Rivals!

(0:35-2:54) Larry Williams joins

(2:55-7:29) Clemson's 2025 Season ahead

(7:30-11:44) Clemson's Defense - confidence in team?

(11:45-17:36) Resembling the super teams from 2015-2019?

(17:37-20:46) Clemson's Transfer Portal additions

(20:47-23:31) Clemson's Schedule, LSU Opener

(23:32-25:17) Success in 2025 is _____

(25:18-28:59) Clemson vs South Carolina

(29:00-34:47) Is Dabo misunderstood?

(34:48-38:25) Clemson's Success and the Next Era

(38:26-43:42) What is after this season?

(43:43-44:54) Conclusion; See you tomorrow!

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Georgia Bulldogs Deep Dive: CFP Expectations for Kirby Smart, Gunner Stockton Jun 30, 2025

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Happy Monday! It's another team deep dive week ahead of us on Andy & Ari On3, and to kick things off, we go on down to Georgia, where Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs are gearing up for another big season in Athens. To discuss, we bring on Dawg HQ's Jake Rowe to dig deep into the Georgia Bulldogs and figure out what the expectations are. Jake explains why Georgia didn't go after a transfer quarterback in the offseason, who will step up at wide receiver, and how the Dawgs make a run for the CFP. All that and more on a jam packed episode of Andy & Ari On3.

More news on the Georgia Bulldogs here: https://www.on3.com/teams/georgia-bulldogs/

(0:00-1:31) Intro: Georgia

(1:32-8:40) Jake Rowe from Dawgs HQ joins

(8:41-9:59) Can UGA be a dynasty moving forward?

(10:00-12:58) Is Gunner Stockton ready to be QB1?

(12:59-15:32) Explosive Weapons for the Bulldog offense

(15:33-20:59) How good can Zach Branch be?

(21:00-23:52) Into the trenches with Georgia

(23:53-26:51) Defensive side of the ball with UGA

(26:52-29:59) Difference Makers for the Dawgs

(30:00-33:55) Reasonable Expectations for Georgia

(33:56-35:55) CFP Run in sight?