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Defending the Way (Way, Way, Way) Too Early 2025 College Football Top 10 | Orange Bowl Preview Jan 08, 2025

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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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(0:00-0:31) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:32-1:26) Intro
(1:27-14:07) Reacting to the Interview with Kirk Herbstreit
(14:08-15:19) Huel
(15:20-17:25) 2 Minute Fueling Your Morning, brought to you by Huel
(17:26-24:41) Iowa takes South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski
(24:42-31:09) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs, Traveling for CFP Semifinals
(31:10-39:40) Penn State vs Notre Dame Preview, presented by PrizePicks
(39:41-48:05) Top 3 of the Way, Way, Way too early top 10
(48:06-53:15) Penn State's 2025 lookahead
(53:16-55:29) Georgia's Place in the top 10
(55:30-59:45) Did Illinois get snubbed in the list?
(59:46-1:05:41) Alabama left out
(1:05:42-1:08:24) Clemson at 8
(1:08:24-1:11:46) Florida's Coming in at 9
(1:11:47-1:14:55) Auburn Rounding out the top 10
(1:14:56-1:17:03) Conclusion, Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.com

Andy and Ari finally will defend their Way, Way, Way Too Early 2025 Top 10, but first we’ve got some news to discuss.

Bill Belichick is making the rounds on the recruiting trail, as evidenced by the photos coming from various prospects around the state of North Carolina. He’s also tweeting, which might be a sign of the apocalypse.

Georgia has revamped its receiver room through the transfer portal, and one of the best quarterbacks in the FCS is headed to the Big Ten.

Next, Andy and Ari break down the Penn State-Notre Dame Orange Bowl matchup one more time with kickoff less than 48 hours away.

Now it’s time to defend the indefensible, a ranking for next season while this season is still going.

Here’s the top 10. Try to guess which team Andy regrets leaving out and which team Ari regrets leaving out.

1. Texas

2. Oregon

3. Ohio State

4. Penn State

5. Notre Dame

6. Georgia

7. South Carolina

8. Clemson

9. Florida

10. Auburn

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Kirk Herbstreit explains Ohio State, a Playoff "ratings bonanza" and co-hosting with Nick Saban Jan 07, 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.

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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(0:00-3:33) Intro; Big Guest Today
(3:34-5:06) AxiaTime.com
(5:07-24:06) Kirk Herbstreit Joins; Discussing Ohio State
(24:07-41:35) SEC Bias? Kirk Explains
(41:36-48:46) Being on College Gameday with Nick Saban, Pat McAfee
(48:47-1:07:29) Reacting to our interview with Kirk Herbstreit
(1:07:30-1:19:04) Looking at Texas going up against Ohio State
(1:19:05-1:25:07) CFP Semifinals are here
(1:25:08-1:26:04) Wrapping up; Conclusion

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to talk College Football Playoffs, the selection process and how College Gameday feels now that he’s alongside Pat McAfee and Nick Saban.

Kirk goes in-depth to explain how Ohio State flipped from a team that lost to Michigan to a the team that buzz sawed Tennessee and Oregon. He also explains how ESPN executives aren’t sad at all that only one SEC team made it to the semifinals.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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We pick the College Football Playoff semifinals | Who wins Ohio State-Texas, Notre Dame-Penn State? Jan 06, 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.

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.

https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES
(0:00-0:36) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:37-4:36) Intro; Ari's Mic Issues, Way too Early top 10 preview
(4:37-5:40) Huel
(5:41-8:33) 2 minute wrap up with Huel
(8:34-27:15) Jaden Rashada entering Transfer Portal
(27:16-29:00) AxiaTime.com
(29:01-30:19) Bracket Preview
(30:20-37:22) Notre Dame vs Penn State Picks
(37:23-39:10) PrizePicks Preview of Riley Leonard vs Penn State
(39:11-44:41) Wrapping up Notre Dame vs Penn State
(44:42-47:06) NFL Teams Interested in Steve Sarkisian
(47:07-1:09:36) Picking Ohio State vs Texas
(1:09:37-1:10:47) Conclusion; Previewing Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 10

The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, and Andy and Ari are picking the games against the spread.

Andy’s bracket got destroyed last week, so he’s got to pick a new national champ out of the four remaining teams. Meanwhile, Ari has made clear who he thinks is winning it all and who that team will play in the final.

Orange Bowl

Notre Dame vs. Penn State (+1.5) Total: 46.5

Cotton Bowl

Ohio State vs. Texas (+5.5) Total: 53.5

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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College Football Playoff Semifinals are SET | Ohio State vs Texas | Notre Dame vs Penn State Jan 03, 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.

Listen here as Andy & Ari breakdown the CFP Semifinals and preview the matchups of Texas vs Ohio State and Penn State vs Notre Dame. Who is the team to beat?

Watch us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/tE_t3MGMXN4

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How did Ohio State turn into a JUGGERNAUT during the College Football Playoff? | Sugar Bowl preview Jan 02, 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 sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly.

https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES

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.
(0:00-0:34) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:35-25:17) Ohio State's TRANSFORMATION
(25:18-27:11) AxiaTime.com
(27:12-44:03) Longhorns facing Buckeyes
(44:04-51:18) Recapping ASU vs Texas
(51:19-56:40) Shoutout to Arizona State
(56:41-1:04:15) Georgia vs Notre Dame Preview
(1:04:16-1:05:01) Conclusion

Ohio State has gone from losing to Michigan on the regular season’s final day to the clear betting favorite to win the national title. How did the Buckeyes finally tap their vast potential in the College Football Playoff?

Ari was in Pasadena, and he’ll explain.

In New Orleans, Georgia and Notre Dame will play in the Sugar Bowl. The game was postponed to 4 p.m. ET today because of a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning.

Andy and Ari will break down the game. How will Georgia’s Gunner Stockton perform in his first college start? Can Notre Dame’s defense absorb the loss of defensive tackle Rylie Mills?

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Texas ESCAPES Arizona State; Ohio State DESTROYS Oregon in CFP Jan 02, 2025

Show notes

Arizona State and Texas squared off in Atlanta, Georgia, today and it was an Instant Classic. An overtime thriller between the Sun Devils and Longhorns, Andy & Ari instantly react to this game!
The Ohio State Buckeyes DESTROYED Oregon in Pasadena on New Years Day, and Andy & Ari discuss this game and where Ryan Day's team stands after this beyond impressive display of talent.
(0:00-12:12) Texas vs Arizona State Instant Reaction
(12:13-43:28) Ohio State vs Oregon Reaction
Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/vsGX9pfGI5o
Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Which College Football Playoff game will AMAZE us? | Ohio State-Oregon or Notre Dame-Georgia? Jan 01, 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.

https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES
(0:00-2:34) Intro; Happy New Year
(2:35-5:11) Rundown of New Years Day Football
(5:12-6:14) Huel Ad
(6:15-10:51) Rundown of All you need to know
(10:52-27:56) Breaking down Michigan's win over Alabama
(27:57-28:28) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(28:29-39:27) What Happened in South Carolina vs Illinois
(39:28-48:23) Arizona State vs Texas Preview, Presented by PrizePicks
(48:24-50:28) Abdul Carter's Injury for Penn State
(50:29-1:03:09) Discussion on Ohio State & Oregon
(1:03:10-1:12:02) Last call for Notre Dame-Georgia
(1:12:03-1:13:31) Conclusion; See you throughout the day!

Happy New Year!

One College Football Playoff semifinal spot is claimed. The rest of the final four will be set today as Texas faces Arizona State in the Peach Bowl, Oregon faces Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and Georgia faces Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.

Andy and Ari break down those games and get you ready for all the action.

Plus, Alabama lost to a depleted Michigan team in the Reliaquest Bowl. What’s next for the Crimson Tide? Is QB Jalen Milroe going pro or hitting the transfer portal? And what does it mean for Michigan that Sherrone Moore keeps figuring out how to win in spite of long odds?

Also, Shane Beamer versus Bret Bielema is the budding rivalry we didn’t know we needed.

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/ECeh0DHXaXE

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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Penn State GRINDS OUT a win against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl Jan 01, 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.

Andy and Ari discuss Penn State’s 31-14 win against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. Was it a blowout? Maybe. But the Broncos did have their chances in the third quarter.

Now that Penn State has made the College Football Playoff semifinals, has James Franklin won a big game?

The Nittany Lions will face the Georgia-Notre Dame winner next week in the Orange Bowl.

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/NsD-jAF646o

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will round two of the College Football Playoff THRILL or CHILL? | Is this Drew Allar's moment? Dec 31, 2024

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.

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.

https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES
(0:00-1:12) PaniniAmerica.net
(1:13-4:42) Brands for Bowl Games
(4:43-24:01) Cinderellas in the CFP
(24:02-25:54) Is Penn State a Cinderella?
(25:55-32:20) Drew Allar vs Boise State, Presented by PrizePicks
(32:21-38:22) QB Draft Discussion
(38:23-47:08) Rose Bowl Preview: Oregon & It's uniforms
(47:09-48:48) AxiaTime.Com
(48:49-59:58) Ari talks with Jeremiah Smith
(59:59-1:02:45) Brian Hartline keeps receipts
(1:02:46-1:04:18) Conclusion; See you TONIGHT after Boise State vs Penn State

It’s time for round two of the College Football Playoff. Will it be more interesting than round one? We certainly hope so.

Andy and Ari break down Tuesday’s Fiesta Bowl matchup between Penn State and Boise State. Can Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar power his team to the semifinals? Or will Ashton Jeanty have a huge game for the Broncos and inspire an upset?

Ari spent Monday at Rose Bowl media day talking to Oregon and Ohio State players and coaches. Oregon receiver Tez Johnson explained how the Ducks pick their uniforms, and Ohio State receivers coach Brian Hartline showed proof that he’s keeping the receipts on Andy and Ari’s playoff picks. (Which is bad news for Andy.)

Which game will surprise us? Which game will be close?

Plus, Alabama plays Michigan in the Reliaquest Bowl, Louisville plays Washington in the Sun Bowl, South Carolina plays Illinois in the Citrus Bowl and Baylor plays LSU in the Texas Bowl.

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/KIGTQ5XMFmw

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cam Ward sits out the second half and now Miami is a HUGE question mark | Catch a WR in the portal Dec 30, 2024

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.

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.

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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(0:00-0:43) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:44-1:28) Intro
(1:29-22:59) In-Depth Conversation on Miami
(23:00-25:09) Gametime Ad
(25:10-29:12) Quinn Ewers' Future
(29:13-33:49) Who is QB at Miami next year?
(33:50-38:18) Tampering
(38:19-42:00) PaniniAmerica.net
(42:01-51:23) Ashton Jeanty vs Penn State in Fiesta Bowl, presented by PrizePicks
(51:24-55:07) Iowa-Missouri over?
(55:08-1:07:27) Did Kalen DeBoer ace his year one at Alabama?
(1:07:28-1:09:11) Conclusion

Who says the non-College Football Playoff bowls mean nothing? The Pop-Tarts Bowl captivated the entire country, and we’re still arguing about what happened in the second half?

Why did Cam Ward sit? What does it mean for Miami going forward?

Also, do you need a receiver in the transfer portal? Texas A&M doesn’t, because the Aggies grabbed Kevin Concepcion. But two Tennessee receivers hit the portal just before it closed. What does that mean for the Vols?

Plus, Andy takes Ari to task for a WILD Kalen Deboer take.

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/iQ4LqVv27nI

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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