Until Saturday: A show about college football

David Ubben & Andy Staples return to 'Football & Grits' to preview the SEC West. Any conversation about the SEC West starts with Alabama. Will the Crimson Tide run the division, and the sport, again in 2021? Texas A&M is coming off its best season under Jimbo Fisher. Can the Aggies keep it rolling? Max Johnson will start at QB for LSU. Can the Tigers have a bounceback season? Lane Kiffin is in year two at Ole Miss and so is Mike Leach at Mississippi State. Auburn is a major question mark coming into the season. Sam Pittman is building a positive culture at Arkansas. The best division in college football is going to be fun in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy & Ari discuss news that broke on Friday about the ACC, Pac-12 & Big Ten potentially creating an alliance in response to the SEC adding Oklahoma and Texas. What would the Big Ten gain from this? Would this make the sport better and how does it impact playoff expansion? The guys debate. 2021 HOT SEAT: Scott Frost, Jim Harbaugh, Justin Fuente & Clay Helton.Artifact link: heyartifact.com/loveletters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy is joined by Savannah Spakes, one of the handlers of Colorado's live mascot Ralphie the Buffalo. Savannah goes in depth about the amount of preparation and coordination it takes to pull off one of the most intense and exciting traditions in the sport of college football. First, Andy addresses Auburn Coach Bryan Harsin's gift to the local media and reveals how BYU walk-ons all got on scholarship thanks to NIL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max, Jason and Sam dive into the minor penalties given to Baylor after the investigation into sexual assault cases. Plus, Jason talks about his story on following around Spencer Rattler for four hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year-long wait is too much Bruce Feldman! Too much, I say! But, we finally have it, The Athletic's 2021 edition of the Freaks List, composed by Bruce, himself. Andy and Bruce highlight the Herculean, extraterrestrial, mammoth strength, and freakish athleticism, possessed by some of the nation's top college football athletes.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFBSave 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach & Michael Felder give their definitive takes on fall weddings. Fair or foul? Who are the national title contenders this season? Part 1 features Georgia, Oregon, Washington and Notre Dame. Plus, last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ubben and Andy Staples preview the 2021 SEC East season. Is this the year Georgia can run the table? Week 1 vs. Clemson could set the tone for the entire season. How does Florida replace Kyle Trask at QB? After the Dawgs & Gators which program ranks 3rd in the SEC East pecking order? South Carolina, Tennessee & Vandy all have first year coaches in Shane Beamer, Josh Heupel and Clark Lea, respectively. Plus, Eli Drinkwitz enters year 2 at Mizzou. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Indiana looks pretty impressive this season. Just take a look at their two-deep roster. Yep, optimism is a-brewin'. Alright, thanks for listening. Oh...there's more? Fine. College football's Wonder Twins, Andy and Ari, transform into a well-rounded, non-Indiana-focused podcast and discuss the legacy of legendary Florida State football coach, Bobby Bowden. The guys each propose teams that could surprise us in 2021. Could UCLA contend for Pac-12 South supremacy? Is Kentucky a 10-win program, and speaking of SEC schools, is Georgia bound for a National Title appearance? Plus, what do Andy and Ari think of Michigan State, Arizona, and, Ari's favorite team of all time, Texas?! Lastly, the gents rank their favorite dipping sauces.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWassermanSave 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy and Associated Press College Football keyboard commander, Ralph Russo, examine how college football will be consumed in 2021 and beyond. Could Peacock, NBC's streaming service, usher in a new Renaissance of college football consumption with their exclusive game rights to Notre Dame v. Toledo? How so? Will fans pay per view to watch their favorite team(s)? Where does SEC coverage rank among Disney's most valuable assets in its portfolio? Will Texas and Oklahoma augment the SEC's value? Also, how will Disney bundle their services in the future? Who is the wildcard in the streaming space? Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ralph on Twitter: @ralphDrussoAPSave 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy is joined by 'One True Pod' co-hosts Max Olson & Sam Khan Jr. to discuss the news that Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby and Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff are meeting on Tuesday to discuss potential partnership opportunities. The guys listen and react to some of Monday's Texas senate hearing about the Longhorns leaving the Big 12. No one mixes politics and football like the state of Texas.Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olsonFollow Sam on Twitter: @skhanjrSave 33% on an annual subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/andystaples Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.