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Are the LSU Tigers PLAYOFF BOUND with Garrett Nussmeier returning? Jun 13, 2025

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Down in the Bayou, Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are gearing up for a big year. With an overhaul in the transfer portal and Garrett Nussmeir returning, LSU is expected to contend immediately for the SEC this season. On today's show, Shea Dixon from bengaltiger.com joins to give a full, in-depth breakdown of the Tigers. Will LSU make the CFP? How well will Garrett Nussmeier perform? Find out here in this jam-packed episode on 2025 season for the LSU Tigers.

(0:00-0:39) Intro: LSU

(0:40-5:39) Shea Dixon from the Bengal Tiger joins

(5:40-11:51) Garrett Nussmeier returns to LSU

(11:52-16:39) LSU in the trenches

(16:40-17:15) Rhoback

(17:16-20:15) LSU's offensive weapons

(20:16-27:34) Revamped defense in Baton Rouge?

(27:35-31:46) Season openers for LSU, Schedule

(31:47-35:04) How much pressure is on Brian Kelly?

(35:05-39:28) The LSU-Florida game

(39:29-42:04) Wrapping up with Shea

More news on LSU here: https://www.on3.com/teams/lsu-tigers/

Follow Shea Dixon here: https://x.com/Sheadixon
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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Michigan Wolverines 2025 Preview: Is Bryce Underwood ready NOW? Jun 12, 2025

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While the Michigan Wolverines didn't have quite the success last year as they did in Jim Harbaugh's last season, Sherrone Moore stepped up in Ann Arbor and led Michigan to an 8-5 2024 season with wins over Ohio State and Alabama. As the shift turns to this upcoming season, freshman star Bryce Underwood is now on campus and the growing thought is that he will be the starter for the Wolverine offense. Is this the case? Watch here as Chris Balas from TheWolverine.com joins Andy & Ari to discuss how things may go in the Big House this season.

(0:00-2:16) Intro: Michigan

(2:17-7:19) Chris Balas from TheWolverine.com joins

(7:20-11:53) Michigan's ability to adjust in CFB

(11:54-14:36) Is Bryce Underwood ready NOW?

(14:37-18:03) Offensive Weapons for Michigan, Passing Game

(18:04-19:57) Will Michigan be a playoff contender?

(19:58-21:25) How Michigan's defense holds up

(21:26-23:55) Michigan's Culture

(23:56-28:38) Schedule for Michigan

(28:39-29:56) Wrapping Up

Stay up to date on all things Michigan here: https://www.on3.com/teams/michigan-wolverines/

Follow Chris Balas here on Twitter: https://x.com/balas_wolverine?lang=en

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Inside the Irish: Can Notre Dame RETURN to the CFP? Jun 11, 2025

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Last year, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished their incredible season just short of a national championship. After falling to the Buckeyes in Atlanta this past season, Notre Dame is looking to make a run back to the College Football Playoff. As CJ Carr is expected to enter the helm as QB1, Marcus Freeman and the Irish have a lot to look forward to this season. Watch here as Tyler Horka from Bluenadgold.com joins Andy & Ari to break down everything involving the Fighting Irish.

More news on the Fighting Irish here: https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/

Follow Tyler Horka here: https://x.com/tbhorka

(0:00-1:53) Intro: Notre Dame

(1:54-8:25) Tyler Horka Joins

(8:26-12:40) Expectations of Notre Dame

(12:41-19:59) CJ Carr ready to go?

(20:00-23:53) Offensive weapons for the Irish

(23:54-25:39) Jeremiyah Love, the best RB in CFB?

(25:40-31:40) Biggest Change in CFB that has benefitted ND?

(31:42-33:43) Conclusion: Notre Dame's Schedule

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Tennessee deep dive: Who replaces Nico for the Vols? Jun 10, 2025

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As our deep dive into our On3 team sites continues, we head over to the hills of East Tennessee to check in on Josh Heupel and the Volunteers. Brent Hubbs, publisher of VolQuest, joins Andy to discuss everything going on within the Tennessee football program. Who will be Tennessee's quarterback week 1? How will the receiver core emerge? Find out here and much more regarding the Tennessee Volunteers here.

More news from all things VolQuest here: https://www.on3.com/teams/tennessee-volunteers/

Follow Brent Hubbs on X: https://x.com/Brent_Hubbs

(0:00-1:27) Intro: Tennessee Volunteers

(1:28-3:47) Brent Hubbs of VolQuest joins

(3:46-5:29) Expectations entering year 5 for Josh Heupel

(5:30-12:39) Tennessee's offseason, quarterback position

(12:40-16:05) Josh Heupel's offense in the redzone

(16:06-19:49) Who emerges on Tennessee's offensive line?

(19:50-21:56) Can anyone replace Dylan Sampson?

(21:57-26:32) Tennessee's defense

(26:33-30:29) 2025 Schedule for Tennessee

(30:30-33:28) QB1 in Knoxville?

(33:29-34:00) Conclusion

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Oklahoma preview: What does SUCCESS look like for Sooners in 2025? Jun 09, 2025

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Happy Monday! It's vacation week for Andy & Ari, but we have 5 great shows coming your way this week. While on vacation, we'll introduce you to some of our great time sites, and this week, we start with the Oklahoma Sooners. Joining us from SoonerScoop.com are Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia, and we dive deep into the Sooners ahead of this year. Will Brent Venables make a BIG jump in year 3 in Norman? How will John Mateer really be? Find out everything you need to know on the Oklahoma Sooners now!

More on the Oklahoma Sooners here: https://www.on3.com/teams/oklahoma-sooners/

(0:00-1:32) Intro

(1:33-7:52) Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia join

(7:53-18:15) John Mateer in Norman

(18:16-21:26) Success is what in 2025 for OU?

(21:27-27:14) How will the lines of scrimmage be for Oklahoma?

(27:15-30:44) Impact of Jim Nagy hire

(30:45-35:05) Was Jackson Arnold given a fair shot?

(35:06-37:21) Year 1 Review of being in the SEC

37:22-38:08) Wrapping Up

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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The ONE THING Texas needs to fix to win a national title Jun 06, 2025

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The Texas Longhorns are a team at the top of a lot of people's top 25 lists ahead of the 2025 season. As Steve Sarkisian prepares for his 5th season in Austin, the Longhorns have high hopes. It's a Dear Andy & Ari show, and you guys have some great questions. We start off with a deep dive into Steve Sarkisian's tenure at Texas and how far the program has come.

(0:00-4:13) Intro: Dear Andy & Ari Day

(4:14-18:17) Steve Sarkisian entering year 5 at Texas

(18:18-23:21) How far Texas has come

(23:22-31:27) Second Tier Big Ten/SEC teams making the jump?

(31:28-37:28) What rivalries are you protecting?

(37:29-53:10) Your ideal CFP Format, Ohio State conversation

(53:11-58:44) Punishing a team for a weak non-conference schedule?

(58:45-1:05:06) Top Books for people new to college football

(1:05:07-1:05:56) Conclusion: See you Monday!

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Notre Dame and USC need to play football every year. It shouldn't be this hard. Jun 05, 2025

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USC coach Lincoln Riley told On3’s Pete Nakos this week that he’d comment on the whether the Notre Dame rivalry would continue “at the appropriate time.”
(0:00-0:59) Intro
(1:00-19:35) A Deep Dive into Notre Dame and USC's Future
(19:36-25:58) Tough Scheduling conversation
(25:59-31:27) Reading comments online
(31:28-41:20) Ryan Williams and Diego Pavia's trash talk
(41:21-51:11) Joey McGuire on Conference Bias
(51:12-59:38) Continuing the conference, CFP discussion
(59:39-1:02:40) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said last week that he wants to play USC every season, and he doesn’t care where the game falls.

One side is destroying the other in the PR battle, and Andy and Ari break down the reasons why this deal still isn’t done.

Plus, Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire says we need to stop assuming one conference is better than another and let the teams decide it on the field.

Also, Alabama’s Ryan Williams told Jon Gruden the Crimson Tide will “kill an ant with a sledgehammer” when they play Vanderbilt this season. Vandy quarterback Diego Pavia responded quickly.

Watch our show LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/ygxSbfM5qPg

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Behind the scenes with EA Sports College Football ‘26 Jun 04, 2025

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The EA Sports College Football video game is set to release in a little over a month. In Orlando, Andy caught up with the principal game designer in Ben Haumiller, and he takes us behind the scenes of what new features will be included in this year's game. Are you excited for this year's game? A full show you don't want to miss with a GREAT discussion on USC

(0:00-2:00) Intro: Teasing USC

(2:01-13:49) Andy Played the game; Ari's Questions

(13:50-22:47) Principal Game Designer Ben Haumiller joins

(22:48-25:11) Continuing the EA Sports Discussion

(25:12-28:36) Story Time - Ari's Daughter & Taylor Swift

(28:37-49:27) USC Recruiting Discussion

(49:28-54:57) The Population across the country

(54:58-57:05) Wrapping up on USC

(57:06-58:32) Ari's Magazine from 2002

(58:33-1:06:29) Story Time: Ari as a Teenager

(1:06:30-1:08:12) Conclusion

Next, Ari wrote a story on USC after its big commitment from over the weekend. Andy & Ari discuss if USC is going to be for real in the future? Ari's story here: https://www.on3.com/news/projecting-usc-trojans-future-remains-a-confusing-puzzle-despite-recent-recruiting-success/

Later, while Ari was back in his childhood bedroom, he uncovered a magazine from 2002. A young Mack Brown is featured, and Ari takes us back in time.

Watch our show LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Clemson QB Cade Klubnik: I’m the epitome of the word 'development' Jun 03, 2025

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Andy's trip to Orlando last week is the gift that keeps on giving, as we dive into Clemson QB Cade Klubnik and his comments. Klubnik has been with the Tigers since 2022, and now entering his senior year, the expectations are mounting for Dabo's Swinney squad.

(0:00-1:05) Intro

(1:06-14:19) Clemson's Cade Klubnik ahead of 2025

(14:20-21:14) Cade Klubnik's Development

(21:15-28:29) Klubnik's run game

(28:30-48:07) 2026 CFB HOF Ballot released

(48:08-53:11) Coaches on the ballot

(53:12-1:03:07) How do fans of G5, smaller schools feel?

(1:03:08-1:04:48) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

The 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday afternoon, and Andy & Ari dive into this STACKED list and who should be inducted into the hall of fame. Notable players include: Aaron Donald, Percy Harvin, Ndamukong Suh, and many more.

Finally, Andy & Ari close with a discussion on group of 5 fans and how fans feel in this new era of the sport. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below!

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Ryan Williams might be KICKING YOUR BUTT on EA College Football ‘26 Jun 02, 2025

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Happy Monday! As we wrap up a long weekend of college baseball, Andy & Ari dive back into the EA Sports College Football video game, but this time with the cover athlete in Alabama WR Ryan Williams. As Williams grew up on the storied game, he's more than excited to be featured on the cover for this game.
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(0:00-1:19) Intro from Ari's Childhood Room
(1:20-5:56) Recapping Andy playing the EA Sports game
(5:57-10:55) Alabama WR Ryan Williams joins
(10:56-23:15) How Ryan Williams excels in year 2 for Alabama
(23:16-24:37) Offenses to choose from in recent history
(24:38-25:59) Rhoback
(26:00-56:08) SEC & Big Ten Clash over CFP?
(56:09-1:01:30) Conclusion

Later, Andy & Ari discuss how good Ryan Williams can really be in his second season in Tuscaloosa. The main question still remains: Who will Alabama's QB be?

After that, Andy and Ari dive deep into the future of the 16-team college football playoff. How will the format be? Will there be automatic qualifiers? Andy & Ari go in length

Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com

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