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Could Michigan just say no to the NCAA? | Should Kentucky fans boo or cheer John Calipari? Jan 31, 2025

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(0:00-0:43) Intro; Welcome!
(0:44-18:40) ESPN picks up ACC's Media Rights
(18:41-19:58) Huel
(19:59-52:20) Michigan Fighting the NCAA
(52:21-53:30) State & Liberty
(53:31-54:40) Oklahoma DC Update
(54:41-1:13:39) John Calipari's Return to Rupp Arena
(1:13:40-1:23:49) How will Bill Belichick adjust to College Football?
(1:23:50-1:31:44) Andy & Ari Arguing, Ari's Car
(1:31:45-1:35:29) Story time with Ari

It's a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, so your questions are the stars...

— What would happen if Michigan just said “no” to the NCAA if they’re put on probation? Kind of like when Larry David showed up for work the day after quitting.

— How soon will Bill Belichick start complaining about the leniency of linemen downfield on pass plays?

— What will you and Ari say after Notre Dame with C.J. Carr go 16-0 next year and win the natty, Jeremiyah Love wins the Heisman and Carr throws for 30 TDs?

— The debate among fans this week has been whether Cal should be booed or cheered on Saturday night. Which should it be?

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

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The TOP 10 returning players in college football in 2025 | Ty Robinson's Nebraska exit interview Jan 30, 2025

Show notes

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

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(0:00-0:34) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:35-17:56) Intro: Ari's Top Ten Returners
(17:57-23:34) Clemson and South Carolina heading into 2025
(23:35-28:15) Nico Iamaleava, Carson Beck
(28:16-32:13) Closing out the Top Returners Discussion
(32:14-36:03) Huel
(36:04-43:27) Eating Nasty Foods
(43:28-59:06) Ty Robinson On Nebraska's BRIGHT Future
(59:07-1:09:06) Story Time with Ari: His Younger Days
(1:09:07-1:12:17) PrizePicks Ad
(1:12:18-1:12:46) Conclusion; Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

Ari has released his list of the 10 best returning players in college football for 2025, and Andy — and the audience — have some issues.

Has Arch Manning done enough to be on the list? Has D.J. Lagway?

Next, Ari chimes in on the Jim Harbaugh/Connor Stalions/Bret Bielema discussion from Wednesday. He disagrees with Andy on how people feel about vacated titles.

Later, former Nebraska defensive tackle Ty Robinson joins the show to discuss his time in Lincoln and where the Cornhuskers are now under Matt Rhule.

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Bret Bielema vs. Jim Harbaugh SPICES up the offseason | Is your coach too expensive to fire? Jan 29, 2025

Show notes

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

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(0:00-16:34) Intro: Bret Bielama vs Jim Harbaugh
(16:35-22:38) From the Senior Bowl

(22:39-33:25) Coaches on the Hot Seat entering 2025

(33:26-39:16) ACC Coaches on the Hot Seat

(39:17-41:54) Big 12 Coaches - Scott Satterfield

(41:55-43:39) Arizona's Brent Brennan

(43:40-45:33) Who's Too Expensive in the Big 12

(45:34-46:33) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs

(46:34-48:51) Big Ten Coaches on the Hot Seat

(48:52-54:04) Too Expensive in the Big Ten - Lincoln Riley

(54:05-58:34) Wisconsin's Luke Fickell

(58:35-1:11:14) SEC Coaches on the Hot Seat

(1:11:15-1:12:47) Conclusion

Andy is at the Senior Bowl, but a favorite show topic has blown up again. After Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger revealed details of Michigan’s defense in the NCAA case involving the Connor Stalions-led advanced scouting operation, Illinois coach Bret Bielema hopped on X to troll former Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh. We won’t see them playing on the field anytime soon, but Bielema isn’t shy about sharing his feelings.
Next, Andy & Ari take a look at coaches on the hot seat early entering the 2025 season. Is your coach on it, or is your coach too expensive to fire? Find out here as Andy & Ari break it all down from Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl.

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Miami's Xavier Restrepo is the most UNDERRATED receiver in the draft | Georgia LB Smael Mondon joins Jan 28, 2025

Show notes

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

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(0:00-2:45) Intro; Live from Mobile, Alabama
(2:46-10:34) Discussion on Xavier Restrepo, Miami
(10:35-24:43) Miami WR Xavier Restrepo Joins
(24:44-28:59) Georgia Discussion
(29:00-33:51) PrizePicks
(33:52-44:26) Georgia LB Smael Mondon Jr. Joins
(44:27-49:45) Best/Worst NFL Cities
(49:46-50:44) State & Liberty
(50:45-1:04:27) LSU TE Mason Taylor Joins
(1:04:28-1:07:28) Dillon Gabriel's Senior Bowl Helmet
(1:07:29-1:10:08) Conclusion: Caleb Love's Buzzer Beater for Arizona

Andy and Ari are at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, and the world’s highest pressure job interview starts in earnest on Tuesday.

Miami receiver Xavier Restrepo is one of the most underrated players here, and Restrepo joins Andy and Ari to discuss what he has to do to make NFL teams understand what ACC defenses learned the hard way. Restrepo also talks playing with Cam Ward and helping Miami back to relevance.

Next, Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon joins the show to talk about his journey in Athens. Mondon was a freshman backup on a national title team and a sophomore starter on a national title team. He explains how Kirby Smart manages to keep coaching players hard even when the world has changed.

Later, LSU tight end Mason Taylor tells Ari what it’s like to make Tiger Stadium roar. Taylor also explains how he arrived ready in college because his high school was as talented as some college teams.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

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Penn State SWIPES Ohio State's defensive coordinator | Can Walter Nolen be the NEXT Aaron Donald? Jan 27, 2025

Show notes

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

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(0:00-0:34) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:35-5:14) Welcome to Andy & Ari On3 from Mobile, Alabama
(5:15-25:19) Jim Knowles hired as Penn State's Defensive Coordinator
(25:20-27:04) AxiaTime.com
(27:05-37:29) Carnell Tate staying at Ohio State
(37:30-39:32) PrizePicks, Super Bowl edition
(39:33-52:27) Former Texas A&M, Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen Joins
(52:28-1:02:09) Conclusion from the Senior Bowl

Penn State has swiped Ohio State’s defensive coordinator. Jim Knowles decided on Sunday to leave the Buckeyes for the Big Ten rival Nittany Lions, adding spice to a game that likely will continue to help determine who wins the Big Ten title.

What does this mean for Penn State? Where does Ohio State coach Ryan Day turn to find his next DC? And who does Oklahoma hire now that Knowles is off the board?

Andy and Ari are in Mobile, Ala., for Senior Bowl practices. They caught up with former Ole Miss and Texas A&M defensive tackle Walter Nolan to talk about a potentially huge week for the former five-star recruit. He noted how Aaron Donald boosted his draft stock in Mobile, and he plans to do the same thing.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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TAMPERING for Ohio State's TOP TALENT? Buckeyes trying to retain WRs Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate Jan 24, 2025

Show notes

As Ohio State is just a few days removed from its national championship, the Buckeyes are now looking to keep the key pieces from its championship team. Tampering has been a subject of every offseason, and now, it ramps up even more as On3's Pete Nakos reports that some lucrative offers have been extended to WRs Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Listen here as Andy & Ari discuss.

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Why does your show clearly hate Alabama? | Your questions, ANSWERED! Jan 24, 2025

Show notes

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

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(0:00-1:59) Looking at the Way Too Early Top 25
(2:00-13:20) Dear Andy & Ari Preview
(13:21-17:05) Huel
(17:06-18:15) Bill Belichick signs contract
(18:16-25:22) Questions from the Chat before Dear Andy & Ari
(25:23-40:24) Looking at Alabama and Auburn
(40:25-49:59) Measuring Coaches' Records with Expanded CFP
(50:00-50:41) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(50:42-56:53) Georgia Tech, ACC Darkhorse?
(56:54-1:04:20) More questions from the chat, Ari at an Ivy League School?
(1:04:21-1:05:56) State & Liberty
(1:05:57-1:13:11) Heisman Odds for SEC QB's
(1:13:12-1:16:31) Who is Arch Manning's Dad?
(1:16:32-1:17:52) PrizePicks
(1:17:53-1:23:11) Conclusion: See you Monday from the Senior Bowl!

It’s a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and as always you have asked some incredible questions. Among them…

— Why does your show clearly hate Alabama?

— How many different teams will win the national title in the next 15 years compared to the last 15 years?

— Will playoff records replace top 5 or top 10 records for measuring coaches?

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

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Bret Bielema and Illinois are RELOADED for 2025 | WAY-too-early 2025 lines Jan 23, 2025

Show notes

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

Axia Time is the offical timepiece for both the College Football Playoff and the Heisman trophy and probably the best kept secret in college football.

Their timepieces are heirloom quality and among the coolest designs in the college space. Axia Time has created a series of limited-edition timepieces for all 12 teams in the college football playoff. each design is limited to only 100 pieces. Check out your team’s CFP designs at axiatime.com, but you better act fast because they will sell out.

This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly.

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(0:00-2:29) Intro: Bret Bielema & Way too early Lines
(2:30-6:56) Al Golden set to be Cincinnati Bengals' New DC
(6:57-9:35) College Football's Biggest What If?
(9:36-10:56) AxiaTime.com
(10:57-31:00) Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema Joins the show
(31:01-37:19) Andy explains his subpoena
(37:20-45:54) Story time with Ari
(45:55-47:55) PrizePicks
(47:56-53:17) Way too early lines: Iowa State vs Kansas State in Dublin
(53:18-56:37) Auburn at Baylor
(56:38-58:22) Alabama at Florida State
(58:23-1:00:54) Georgia Tech at Colorado
(1:00:55-1:03:41) Notre Dame at Miami
(1:03:42-1:05:15) Texas at Ohio State
(1:05:16-1:06:12) Syracuse vs Tennessee in Atlanta
(1:06:13-1:09:32) LSU at Clemson
(1:09:33-1:12:07) Ohio State at Michigan
(1:12:08-1:15:32) Story Time with Andy
(1:15:33-1:16:30) Conclusion; Dear Andy & Ari Tomorrow - andystapleson3@gmail.com

Illinois coach Bret Bielema joins the show to discuss how the Illini brought some of their best veterans back to create a huge buzz for 2025.

Bielema also talks about how the bowl win against South Carolina helped show the Illini what they might be capable of in the future.

Andy also reveals to Bielema that he’s the first coach to ever get Andy subpoenaed.

Later, Andy and Ari break down some WAY-too-early betting lines for the 2025 season. (And you thought Andy and Ari’s top 25 was way too early.)

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Producer: River Bailey

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CHANGE OUR MINDS about the Way Too Early 2025 College Football Top 25 Jan 22, 2025

Show notes

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

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(0:00-8:53) Intro: Previewing the way too early top 25
(8:54-13:13) Exit 62 in Tifton, Georgia off I-75
(13:14-16:55) Fuel your mornings with Huel
(16:56-21:36) Top 25: Where is Missouri?
(21:37-24:00) Did Ole Miss get snubbed in our list?
(24:01-26:19) Looking at the overall list
(26:20-33:29) Auburn at 11
(33:30-39:39) Penn State above Notre Dame?
(39:40-48:12) Florida vs Miami
(48:13-53:43) Illinois in the top ten?
(53:44-55:50) Big 12 Discussion
(55:51-1:02:06) Texas takes the #1 Spot
(1:02:07-1:07:19) Alabama at 14
(1:07:20-1:09:14) PrizePicks
(1:09:15-1:12:36) South Carolina and Clemson Discussion
(1:12:37-1:22:40) Conclusion: NFL Discussion, New Schedule
Top 25:
1- Texas
2- Ohio State
3- Oregon
4- Penn State
5- Notre Dame
6- Georgia
7- Illinois
8- South Carolina
9- Florida
10- Clemson
11- Auburn
12- Michigan
13- Tennessee
14- Alabama
15- LSU
16- BYU
17- Arizona State
18- Oklahoma
19- Texas A&M
20- Kansas State
21- Miami
22- SMU
23- Indiana
24- Georgia Tech
25- Nebraska

Andy and Ari put out their Way Too Early 2025 this week, and now it’s time for them to explain it, to defend it and to listen to your ideas for how it could be better.

Join us for an interactive launch to the hype machine for the 2025 season, and tell us why your team is ranked too low (or ranked too high).

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

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Ohio State won it THE HARD WAY | Looking back on the first 12-team CFP Jan 21, 2025

Show notes

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly.

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As Ohio State claimed the first title in the 12-team CFP format, Andy & Ari take a look at the Buckeyes' path to hoist the trophy in Atlanta on Monday night.

Later, Andy & Ari discuss their favorite moments of the season

(0:00-0:35) Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs

(0:36-10:19) Recapping Ohio State’s Big Win

(10:20-27:26) Ohio State’s Path

(27:27-28:23) PrizePicks

(28:24-42:36) Overall Review of the 2024-2025 Season

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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