Until Saturday: A show about college football

Andy welcomes The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach to react to the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, DeVonta Smith (:30). The duo examine Smith's season, and discuss that despite his less than ideal physique, according to pundits, how truly magnificent a year this was for him both performance-wise and style-wise. The two converse about Trevor Lawrence earning Heisman votes despite missing time this season, and breakdown their Heisman ballot (9:30). Before wrapping, the duo respond to news Tuesday afternoon of the possibility of the National Championship being postponed because of Covid-19 concerns from Ohio State (17:00).Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Nicole on Twitter: @NicoleAuerbach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Ohio State linebacker & Big Ten Network analyst Joshua Perry joins Nicole Auerbach to discuss the 2021 National Championship game between the Buckeyes & Alabama. Ohio State RB Trey Sermon looks like Ezekiel Elliot in 2014. Justin Fields, Chris Olave & Garrett Wilson torched the Clemson secondary. Can they do it against Bama? Many college coaches are being rumored for NFL jobs, will Urban Meyer end up with the Jags? Will Jim Harbaugh sign an extension at Michigan? Last call!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples is joined by The Athletic's Max Olson to react to the head coaching changes at Texas. What went wrong with Tom Herman, and how can Steve Sarkisian succeed in Austin? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari react to an entertaining College Football Playoff semifinal round, headlined by an astonishing, convincing Ohio State win over Clemson. Though there were numerous noteworthy performances on behalf of the Buckeyes, Trey Sermon certainly shined (4:00). How did the former University of Oklahoma do-it-all back find himself in a potentially career-defining stretch of games? OSU finally overcame Clemson, the hurdle taunting them in recent years (15:00). How important was it for the Buckeyes to squash this boogeyman, especially one that has lured in-state prospects away from them? Should we be concerned about Justin Fields' potential rib injury (26:15)? Lastly, Notre Dame covered! And other Rose Bowl takeaways (29:15).Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Andy Staples welcomes Ron Veal to the show. Ron is an Atlanta-based QB coach who worked with Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence before they were the future top draft picks they are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach & Michael Felder discuss Friday's semi-final matchups. Alabama's vertical threat will be too much for Notre Dame. Can DC Clark Lea do anything to stop the Crimson Tide's passing attack? Ohio State & Clemson is undoubtedly the better matchup, especially at QB. Trevor Lawrence & Justin Fields have been competing with each other since High School. Plus, predictions & last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy welcomes four beat writers who are covering the College Football Playoff for The Athletic. Bill Landis has the latest on Ohio State's roster. Grace Raynor reports from Clemson where Dabo Swinney is owning the spotlight. Aaron Suttles goes inside the Crimson Tide. Plus, Pete Sampson offers insight into how the Fighting Irish are prepping for a difficult opponent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy early Christmas! Andy and preparing-to-open-his-third-eye Ari Wasserman, react to the Auburn Tigers tabbing Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin as their next head coach (1:30). Is Harsin the right fit for the job? Are there any perceived pitfalls? The duo analyze both Auburn's and Boise State's recruiting track record and deliberate impact Harsin could have in that field (10:30). There's salt in this year's Sugar Bowl! Dabo Swinney and Kevin Wilson's, Ohio State offensive coordinator, banter has all the makings for a must-watch football game (21:30). Can we please get more of this type of needling, and why is it so frowned upon?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSubscribe to The Athletic and receive one free subscription to give to a friend, family member or whomever! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach & Stadium's Michael Felder give their takes on the 2021 College Football Playoff. Is the selection committee a broken system? Somehow 9-2 Army didn't make a bowl game while 2-8 South Carolina did. Undefeated Cincinnati didn't even get consideration for the top 4. Dabo Swinney doesn't think Ohio State deserves to be in the playoff. Last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari Wasserman serve up their reaction to the College Football Playoff Selection Day top-4 teams (:30). Was this the playoff we were expecting? Was there a team that was snubbed, say a Cincinnati (10:30)? The duo imagine what an eight-team playoff would look like with this field of teams (13:30). Which program in that eight-team scenario would surprise the field? Was Texas A&M's exclusion from the playoff justified (20:45)? Is Notre Dame the right number four? Should optimism be sky high for Aggies fans moving forward?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanGet a subscription, gift a subscription! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.