Until Saturday: A show about college football

Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit; theathletic.com/andystaplesAndy, joined by The Athletic's Alabama Crimson Tide know-it-all Aaron Suttles, react to Nick Saban and the University of Alabama agreeing to a contract extension that will keep the seven-time national champion in the driver's seat until after the 2028 season. Will business continue as usual for Alabama? How has consistency aided Saban in constructing the Crimson Machine? The guys then deviate to an overarching look at Alabama's roster and staff. What expectations does Bill O'Brien face as the face of 'Bama's offense? Speaking of offense, the starting-11 will look almost entirely different from last year's national championship squad. Who will replace Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, Najee Harris, et. al? How heavy a load will Bryce Young have to carry on his shoulders?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Aaron on Twitter: @AaronSuttles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach welcomes Stadium's Michael Felder to the show to discuss the latest news in college football. Nick Saban in extended at Alabama until 2028. How does this impact the sport for the next 7 years? How long will he coach for? Plus, coaches now more than ever, because of the transfer portal, have to find balancing between building a roster compared to developing talent. How difficult is it to do both? Last calls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visit Blue Chew: https://go.bluechew.com/andyJoin The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaplesWith a flooded inbox like the Dursley's when Hogwarts is attempting to contact Harry Potter, Andy and Ari act as your college-football-podcast lighthouse, guiding you to the answers you seek amid a storm of questions (just hopefully your stay doesn't involve a pig's tail). Increased coaching salaries are awarded for a number of reasons, but in the case of another university or the NFL poaching skippers, do ADs have access to that information or are they taking agents' words at face value? Is it prudent to call a coach's bluff? Which coaches rank best in wins above replacement, and should there be concern over long-term contracts? Besides the obvious, what hurdles, if any, do private schools face in recruiting? What about U of 'X' and directional schools? Lastly, how do you fold your t-shirts, and why should you make your bed every morning?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy is joined by The Athletic's Sr. Writer Jeff Duncan to discuss his story on 2023 QB prospect Arch Manning. Arch is the nephew of Peyton & Eli Manning and the son of Cooper Manning. Arch says his recruitment is "wide, wide open" meaning college football's power brokers will be doing everything possible to land the talented prospect. With the recruiting dead period over, Arch is headed on the road to take official visits and is starting with Clemson. In-state LSU is doing everything possible to keep Arch in Louisiana. Other schools on Arch's long list include Alabama, Notre Dame, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Ole Miss & Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Athletic for just $3.99 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaplesThe recruiting dams have crumbled, flooding today's show, with Andy and Ari, with, well, recruiting chatter. After a 15-month recruiting dead period, college football's talent search is heating up, and with a few new wrinkles this time around. The guys chitchat about the future of recruiting and how geography isn't influencing recruits as much compared to years past. How will the addition of workouts in front of coaches impact the way on-campus visits are handled? Is there more boom-bust potential for recruits at camps? What is the 'Bama Bump' and how does it affect recruiting?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Ari on Twitter: @AriWasserman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach welcomes The Athletic's 'Texpert' Sam Khan Jr. to the show! After a 14 month hiatus, in-person recruiting is back in college football & coaches are preparing for one of the most hectic months in the sports history. Florida State opened the doors of its facility at 12am Tuesday for players and their parents. Sam discusses how roster building is much different now because of the one-time transfer rule & the portal. Plus, last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy & David Ubben reveal their rankings of the 10 best reality shows of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Athletic for just $1 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaplesAndy and The Athletic's USC guru Antonio Morales reminisce about the Trojans' 2001 blowout win over UCLA as well as how a signature for USC shaped West Coast college football for the next two decades.Follow Andy on Twitter: @AndyStaplesFollow Antonio on Twitter: @AntonioCMorales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join The Athletic for just $1 a month! Visit: theathletic.com/andystaplesAndy and The Athletic's Group of Five word-furnisher Chris Vannini reminisce about Boise States' 2001 upset of Fresno State, and how the Broncos' shocker catapulted them to nearly 20 years of dominance. The duo discuss Fresno's success in 2001, and how the WAC's top dog performed leading up to its confrontation with Boise State. Dan Hawkins producing results in his first season was impressive. Was Boise's victory an eye-opener for athletic donors? How did Hawkins stimulate facility upgrades and donations? Chris Petersen's greatest accomplishment was, arguably, his ability to maintain and improve upon BSU's culture. What was the most vital part to BSU's run? Why isn't Boise State the same powerhouse in the G5 that it was a decade-plus ago? The program's approach to recruiting and ability to identify talent is almost like a cheat sheet for Power 5 schools. Plus, Boise's branding success, and how can they sustain this level of success?Follow Andy on Twitter: @Andy_StaplesFollow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisVannini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Auerbach & Chris Vannini discuss 2021 transfer portal winners! Florida State, Alabama, UCF, Oklahoma & USC all have managed to improve their roster through college football's relatively new "free agency". Athletic departments throughout the country are making announcements about the plan to have stadiums at full capacity this fall. Will attendance increase this season after not being able to go to games in 2020? Plus, last call! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.