Until Saturday: A show about college football

Alabama and Georgia will meet for the second time in just more than in a month to decide the National Championship. David Ubben and Andy Staples discuss how Georgia can come up with a gameplan to give Bama a better game than they did in December. Are non-SEC fans interested in the matchup? LSU will play in the Texas Bowl on Tuesday night vs. Kansas State to wrap up the rest of SEC bowl season. Arkansas flexed on Penn State in the Outback Bowl. There was a nervous moment for Ole MIss QB Matt Corral in the Sugar Bowl. Plus, more reaction and David's travel nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Max Olson give their room temperature takes on all of the hot topics coming out of bowl season including player opt outs, Kirk Herbstreit's viral comments on college gameday, a playoff expansion bracket and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! Andy and Ari wave both goodbye to 2021, and hello to 2022, by reacting to the CFP semifinals! Was it even necessary for Alabama to throw a pass versus Cincinnati? Georgia did what they do best against Michigan, but will it be enough to challenge Alabama? Plus, Ari takes a victory lap as the stars prevailed. The guys also dive into some bowl results and discourse about overpaying coaches, much like what's happening at Auburn. Also, is Brent Venables the key to a national championship for Oklahoma?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam, Jason and Max recap Oklahoma's win against Oregon in the Alamo Bowl and how cool it was to see Bob Stoops coach again. Plus, Cale Gundy's play-calling and Kennedy Brooks' performance. And, can Iowa State stay at their current competitive level, or will they fall? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch and Ari start out discussing just how recruiting rankings work, and how each class is scored. Then, the guys ask whether other top programs will follow Texas A&M’s NIL strategy. And, is Michigan closing the gap on Ohio State? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy invites The Athletic's erudite beat writers covering the College Football Playoff semifinal contests on today's show to preview New Year's Eve's biggest matchups! Alabama's scribe, Aaron Suttles, confabs with Andy about which Crimson Tide team fans can expect on Friday. Also, how will 'Bama's offense handle Cincinnati's nettlesome defense (1:00)? Scrivener for the Cincinnati Bearcats, Justin Williams, shares what factor could lead Desmond Ridder and co. to a Cotton Bowl victory, and a berth to the National Championship (18:45). Austin Meek, Michigan's wordsmith, then joins to highlight which Wolverines playmakers could cause Georgia's defense fits (33:30). Lastly, Seth Emerson answers where the Bulldogs are at mentally after Alabama throttled them in the SEC Championship game. Also, will Georgia's offense open up their playbook against Michigan (46:45)?Check out The Andy Staples Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Aaron on Twitter: @AaronSuttlesFollow Justin on Twitter: @Williams_JustinFollow Austin on Twitter: @byAustinMeekFollow Seth on Twitter: @SethWEmersonSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for 12 months by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 21 days since the college football playoff field was announced. Nicole Auerbach and Michael Felder get you back in the mood for big-time college football. First, a quick update on the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl COVID policies. The semi-finals will not be rescheduled if a team can't play and that team will have to forfeit. All four teams are currently on site and prepping for Friday's games. Alabama vs. Cincinnati is David vs. Goliath. Georgia vs. Michigan feels like a coaching chess match. Will Jim Harbaugh or Kirby Smart have a better gameplan? Fans give feedback on how they will be balancing the games with New Year's eve plans. Plus, flavor of the week and last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a new edition of 'Dear Andy': In the future, can we expect teams with winning records to decline bowl invites because of opt-outs? Andy poses a solution that may remedy opt-out issues. Will Texas and Oklahoma soon be home to top-tier defensive prospects now that they're transitioning to the SEC? Plus, who folded first, YouTube or Disney? Andy discusses the future of streaming and sports consumption.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for 12 months when you visit: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Ari pick up where they left off in last week's bowl predictions by previewing the most exciting postseason bouts! The guys react to college football's 'thiccest' trophy awarded to the victor of the Birmingham Bowl - will Houston or Auburn have the privilege of taking home Vulcan's buns of...whatever material it's made of? Chip Kelly is OK at UCLA, right? It wouldn't hurt his cause if he and his Bruins silenced N.C. State. This year's Cheez-It Bowl feels much different than in years past, just ask Dabo Swinney. On the topic of change, Oregon-Oklahoma's Alamo Bowl date is vastly different from what fans expected in September. Is Andy going in on Pittsburgh again?! And, Andy and Ari lay the groundwork for the A.S.S. Bowl.Merry Christmas from all of us at The Andy Staples Show!Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQFollow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaplesStarting Saturday, December 25th at 7 pm ET - visit theathletic.com/andystaples to sign up for The Athletic for just $2/month for 12 months! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max, Jason and Sam get you caught up on this week's Big 12 news. Plus, a full Big 12 bowl preview and picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.