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Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier both want an SEC and a national title; who has a better shot? Jun 27, 2025

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Texas QB Arch Manning said Thursday that success for the Longhorns in 2025 would be an SEC championship and a national championship. He said it sitting next to LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier, and Manning acknowledged that Nussmeier feels the same way about what would constitute success for LSU.
(0:00-0:58) Intro
(0:59-4:00) How does Arch Manning define success?
(4:01-9:40) Arch Manning or Garrett Nussmeier?
(9:41-19:14) Pivot Points in the 2025 season
(19:15-32:09) Could you beat Hugh Freeze at golf?
(32:10-35:36) Where's River?
(35:37-41:55) Transfer QBs to make a jump in year 2?
(41:56-49:39) More Like championship scenarios?
(49:40-53:44) Could Army build a contender?
(53:45-1:05:39) Which SEC teams will be disappointed?
(1:05:40-1:30:24) Random Ranking: Fictional Foods We'd Love to Eat
(1:30:25-1:31:19) Conclusion

Which QB has the better chance of reaching that goal?

It’s a Dear Andy/Dear Ari day, so the guys answer your questions…

Could you beat Hugh Freeze at golf?

Which second-year starting QB is ready to take a huge leap?

Is Army an NIL sleeping giant?

Plus, this week’s Random Ranking is a draft of the most delicious fictional foods.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Whose Team Is It Anyway? The top transfers heading into the 2025 college football season Jun 26, 2025

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It’s time for another round of the college football game show that’s sweeping the nation…

WHOSE TEAM IS IT ANYWAY?
(0:00-2:54) Intro: Whose Team Is It Anyway?
(2:55-6:00) Will Ari ever get a whiteboard?
(6:01-14:52) Cody Bellaire joins, recapping the top names of the portal
(14:53-18:35) Whose Team is it Anyway: Intro and Rules
(18:36-21:38) WR Barion Brown
(21:39-25:10) OT Isaiah World
(25:11-28:24) S Zechariah Poyser
(28:25-33:55) QB Devon Dampier
(33:56-37:00) TE Tanner Koziol
(37:01-40:22) S Cole Wisniewski
(40:23-43:35) OT Ethan Onianwa
(43:36-46:17) Edge Chris Murray
(46:18-49:15) S Jalen Catalon
(49:16-52:48) Producer River Special: RB Star Thomas
(52:49-56:32) Bonus: RB Rahsul Faison
(56:33-58:54) Who won?
(58:55-1:00:23) Flashback to Name That Logo
(1:00:24-1:06:33) Conclusion: Did Ari get scammed with the shoes?

On3 national scout Cody Bellaire joins to quiz Andy and Ari on some of the most impactful transfers heading into the 2025 season.

Can Andy and Ari remember who is on which team?

Of course they know John Mateer and Carson Beck, but what happens when Cody dives deep into the portal?

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Producer: River Bailey

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How many different college football programs will win a national title between now and 2035? Jun 25, 2025

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(0:00-4:35) Intro: CFP Champs in the next decade?
(4:36-17:58) 5-Star QB Ryder Lyons commits to BYU
(17:59-18:49) Rhoback Ad. Code: ANDY
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(21:39-26:54) Who wins a title in the next 10 years?
(26:55-37:11) Where do Michigan, Penn State fall?
(37:12-43:33) How will Clemson, Georgia fare?
(43:34-50:35) Outside Looking In?
(50:36-1:01:40) Who did we leave out?
(1:01:41-1:11:33) EA Sports Toughest places to play
(1:11:34-1:13:25) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

How many programs will win a national title in the next 10 years, and which teams will pull it off?

The NBA just crowned its seventh different champion in seven years. Is college football headed for a similar level of competitiveness, or will a few teams still dominate the landscape. In the 11 seasons of the College Football Playoff, there have been six different champions (Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Georgia, Michigan).

Is it possible the curve is flattening enough to have eight or nine different champs in 10 years?

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos trash talked Alabama; can FSU be good enough to back him up? Jun 24, 2025

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What teams reshaped their roster in the transfer portal and might surprise us in 2025?
(0:00-6:35) Intro: What did Thomas Castellanos say?
(6:36-19:06) What does Florida State's 2025 look like?
(19:07-25:18) Breaking down Pete Nakos' Thomas Castellanos Story
(25:19-28:25) Alabama at Florida State Preview
(28:26-36:46) Ole Miss in 2025
(36:47-45:56) What will Oregon look like?
(45:57-51:45) Missouri Resurgence?
(51:46-53:59) Have we talked enough Miami?
(54:00-59:12) West Virginia with Rich Rod, views in the state
(59:13-1:05:00) Will Kentucky embrace Motivated Mark Stoops?
(1:05:01-1:05:42) Conclusion

We’ve talked plenty about Texas Tech and its spending spree in the portal, but what other teams set themselves up for potential success through the portal?

Could Florida State come back from a horrific 2-10 season with two new coordinators and a radically revamped roster?

Did Ole Miss simply create a new window for playoff contention with another portal haul?

Everyone expects Oregon to be good, but can the Ducks contend for a national title with several key spots filled by players who transferred in this offseason?

Is Rich Rodriguez trying to do at West Virginia what Curt Cignetti did at Jacksonville State?
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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey
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Can Boise State coach Spencer Danielson take the Broncos BACK to the CFP? Jun 23, 2025

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Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins Ari and Andy!

(0:00-4:56) Recapping LSU's Win over Coastal Carolina; CCU Ejection
(4:57-11:10) Baseball Discussion, OKC Thunder's Championship
(11:11-24:43) Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson joins
(24:44-29:42) Dabo Swinney's Impact on Spencer Danielson
(29:43-38:12) Boise State's Expectations, CFP
(38:13-39:48) Spencer Danielson's Rules for Life
(39:49-44:08) Wrapping up Boise State
(44:09-52:01) 61 Days Until Farmageddon; How many days in a month?
(52:02-57:36) Who will be like BYU last year?
(57:38-1:12:21) EA Sports College Football Gameplay

Danielson discusses making the College Football Playoff last season and what the Broncos must do to get back. Plus, he gives the coach’s perspective on the question Andy and Ari have been asking about whether Group of 5 teams would rather have a postseason with the power conference teams or among themselves.

Danielson also explains how former Boise State and Washington coach Chris Petersen and current Clemson coach Dabo Swinney have helped him be a better head coach.

Later, Andy and Ari jump into the gameplay of EA College Football 26. You finally don’t have to pause the game to substitute.
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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey

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Has USC finally figured out NIL? Jun 20, 2025

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USC’s recruiting hot streak continued Thursday when highly sought after New Jersey edge rusher Luke Wafle chose the Trojans over Ohio State and Penn State.

(0:00-2:05) Intro: Luke Wafle commits
(2:06-23:19) Has USC figured out NIL
(23:20-35:27) Which school would have the highest financial evaluation?
(35:28-42:15) Team to become a diehard fan of?
(42:16-46:10) Teams required to play 10 P4 games for CFP?
(46:11-49:53) Deloitte and CFB
(49:54-1:02:54) Group of 3 coaches where 1 is on the move
(1:02:55-1:06:09) Mystery at Ari's House
(1:06:10-1:10:43) The Blue Underwear Award
(1:10:44-1:29:36) Random Ranking: Movies that should have a sequel
(1:29:37-1:31:06) Conclusion: Have a great weekend

Has USC gotten its NIL operation in order in a way that allows the Trojans to regularly beat out national title contenders for players? It certainly seems that way.

It’s also a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and you have some incredible questions…

Which college football program would get the highest valuation?

If you had no rooting interest and got to choose a college football team to back, which team would be the most fun to root for over the next 20 years?

Could the College Football Playoff simply require teams play a minimum number of power conference games?

Plus, the Random Ranking is back. Andy, Ari, and Producer River rank the movies that don’t have sequels but maybe should.

Watch our show on YouTube, M-F, at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/7O3tGpWKVUQ

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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The Big Ten and SEC could compromise and make a CFP deal NOW, but don't hold your breath Jun 19, 2025

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The Big Ten and SEC appear to be at an impasse when it comes to the College Football Playoff format going forward. The Big Ten wants multiple automatic bids for certain leagues. The SEC would prefer more at-larges.
(0:00-4:29) Intro
(4:30-9:10) On3 and Rivals Update, Ari's Mystery
(9:11-29:54) The compromise staring at the Big Ten, SEC
(29:55-38:10) Boston College's new uniforms
(38:11-46:51) Mini random ranking of best uniforms
(46:52-1:03:55) Attending College Camps as a Dad
(1:03:56-1:06:55) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow

There is a compromise that can be made if each league were willing to bend a little. Andy explains.

Plus, Boston College unveiled its New Balance uniforms. They’re surprisingly cool.

Later, Andy and Ari discuss Andy’s football camp dad experience. It’s a different look at the college football recruiting process.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Could Vanderbilt REALLY run the state of Tennessee? Diego Pavia thinks so Jun 18, 2025

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia continues to liven up the college football world, this time with a pledge on the Bussin’ With The Boys podcast that after this season Vanderbilt will “run” the state of Tennessee. This was a shot at Tennessee, which has a fanbase that certainly won’t take that statement lightly.
(0:00-2:53) Intro: Diego Pavia
(2:54-15:19) Could Vanderbilt run the state of Tennessee?
(15:20-24:13) How much money is too much money?
(24:14-31:40) Generational wealth, Pavia on Big Ten
(31:41-48:49) CFP Format: 9 Conference games for SEC?
(48:50-58:17) How should fans spend their money moving forward?
(58:18-1:10:00) Story Time, Movies that need a Sequel
(1:10:01-1:15:07) Producer River's stakes on Tennessee-Vandy
(1:15:08-1:16:16) Conclusion: "Brick by Brick"

Meanwhile, Illinois coach Bret Bielema told a group of reporters that he doesn’t believe the College Football Playoff should expand to 16 if the SEC doesn’t play nine conference game. This came as conference commissioners were meeting in Asheville, N.C., to discuss the CFP format for 2026 and beyond.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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General manager Ron Rivera has the keys at Cal; will other schools follow suit? Jun 17, 2025

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In the new age of college football, the title “general manager” means something different on every campus. Several schools have hired GMs and given them something similar to the power of an NFL GM.
(0:00-0:22) Intro
(0:23-19:44) Ron Rivera's Role at Cal, House Settlement
(19:45-20:06) Watch our show on YouTube!
(20:07-35:03) How will the house settlement impact spending?
(35:04-39:30) Update on the mystery at Ari's House
(39:31-43:38) Putting a bow on the GM discussion
(43:39-52:06) Jake Garcia signs with Michigan
(52:07-53:59) Conclusion

We thought that might create a power struggle with coaches, but what happened Monday suggests it also may create a power struggle with athletic directors.

Cal athletic director Jim Knowlton retired with four years left on his contract, and it’s clear that newly installed GM Ron Rivera — the former Panthers and Commanders head coach — has assumed the role Knowlton had when it comes to football.

Meanwhile, well-traveled quarterback Jake Garcia committed to Michigan. The former four-star recruit has been at Miami, Missouri and East Carolina. Why are the Wolverines dipping into the portal for a QB now?

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Producer: River Bailey

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The transfers who could change EVERYTHING for their new teams Jun 16, 2025

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The boys are back from vacation, and they’re talking about some players who could help redefine their new teams’ trajectories.
(0:00-6:30) Recapping Vacation Week
(6:31-9:32) Elite 11 Top Regional Performances
(9:33-32:47) Transfers who change everything: Mark Gronowski at Iowa
(32:48-42:59) Dane Key at Nebraska
(43:00-48:49) Impact of Vince Marrow going to Louisville
(48:50-50:31) Ed Orgeron on his run
(50:32-55:24) Is Ari the problem?
(55:25-1:07:59) The mystery at Ari's house
(1:08:00-1:10:36) Conclusion: Jeff's Email

New Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski was a star at South Dakota State, and he might bring the one thing the Hawkeyes have been missing — competent QB play — to Iowa City.

We’ve talked a lot about John Mateer at Oklahoma, but he could make a massive difference in the Sooners’ fortunes.

Meanwhile, new Nebraska receiver Dane Key came from Kentucky and might help Dylan Raiola take the next big step.

Plus, the guys discuss a bar fight at the College World Series and a mystery at Ari’s house.

Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/MQlDEqrIypI

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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