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It’s a Megaboard Wednesday episode and the fansites are providing some incredible insight and comments on their favorite programs, but we start with the news of the College Football Playoff releasing dates and sites for next year’s games. How can this schedule be fixed? Andy & Ari discuss on today’s episode (0:00) On Today’s Episode(1:11) Presenting Sponsor(3:31) Intro: CFP Dates Revealed(9:56) In an Ideal World(12:32) Can the NFL help?(19:56) Andy’s Solution(23:27) Joey Aguilar granted TRO(38:30) Previewing Iowa’s Gennings Dunker(40:02) Gennings Dunker joins(48:23) Recapping Gennings Dunker(51:44) Ari and his nutrition(54:20) Florida State: Norvell’s Moment?(1:02:26) FSU’s Debt(1:10:20) Closing out Florida State(1:11:03) Conclusion: See you tomorrow! After the CFP talk, Andy & Ari head back to Rocky Top, where QB Joey Aguilar has been granted a TRO. With a hearing set for next week, Andy & Ari discuss this situation and what it means moving forward. Next up, the fellas re-visit the Senior Bowl, where Iowa OL Gennings Dunker joined Andy from Mobile. Listen as the talented lineman explains his incredible hair, nutrition, and love for water parks. To close Megaboard Wednesday, the fellas head down to Tallahassee to evaluate where things stand with Florida State upon the retirement of Gus Malzahn as the Seminoles’ OC. Also, it was reported yesterday that FSU is facing a significant debt, mainly from athletics. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown the happenings at Florida State. Send us your Dear Andy & Ari questions for Friday’s show! andystapleson3@gmail.comari.wasserman@on3.com Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code ON3 and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code ON3.2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game.3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sureyou use bonus code ON3 when you sign up! Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/a3xiVcpQTCA Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the college football offseason is underway, USC’s Lincoln Riley hopped on The Herd with Colin Cowherd to discuss the landscape of college football and what to expect in 2026. As the Trojans return a plethora of talent in Los Angeles including QB Jayden Maiava, how successful can the Trojans be this fall? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into the Trojans ahead of Lincoln Riley’s 5th season with USC. (0:00) On Today’s Episode(1:05) Presenting Sponsor(3:26) Intro: Lincoln Riley’s Comments(6:00) Dissecting Lincoln Riley’s Quote(13:10) Donor Paying Players Now(17:04) Lincoln Riley’s Rhetoric Entering 2026(21:20) Is USC where it wants to be?(25:56) Programs who are investing more now(29:44) Ari’s Closing Point on USC(33:08) Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar files lawsuit vs NCAA(42:00) Ari’s Power rankings of Rodents(43:10) Ari’s time in insurance(47:00) Alabama’s QB Competition(59:42) Conclusion: Thanks for watching! After the USC conversation, Andy & Ari turn their attention to Knoxville, Tennessee, where QB Joey Aguilar is filing a lawsuit against the NCAA in hopes of running through the T for one more year in Neyland Stadium. Will Aguilar be the Volunteers’ QB in 2026? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss. To close, the fellas dive into the world of quarterback competitions. While there are significantly less competitions at QB nationwide these days, there is one in Tuscaloosa that all eyes are on. Will Alabama roll with Keelon Russell or Austin Mack in Bryant-Denny Stadium this year? How will Kalen DeBoer’s offense look in year three at Alabama? Watch here as the guys discuss. Send us your Dear Andy & Ari questions for Thursday’s show! andystapleson3@gmail.comari.wasserman@on3.com Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code ON3 and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code ON3.2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game.3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sureyou use bonus code ON3 when you sign up! Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Groundhog Day! While Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow to indicate six more weeks of winter, Kentucky Head Coach Will Stein joins the show to explain why Kentucky can WIN NOW in the SEC. Watch here as Coach Stein discusses his journey to the Bluegrass state, returning home, and bringing in experienced talent to Kroger Field. (0:00) On Today’s Episode(1:55) Presenting Sponsor(3:18) Intro: Previewing Will Stein Interview(5:02) Kentucky HC Will Stein Joins(27:01) Florida State OC Gus Malzahn Retires(42:50) Ohio State’s 2026 Schedule(1:02:05) USC Trojans 2026 Schedule(1:06:07) Matt Campbell’s 1st Schedule at Penn State(1:08:56) Groundhog Day 2026(1:11:49) Andy & Ari’s Weekend Recap(1:14:50) Best Weekends for a medical procedure(1:19:34) Ari as a cowboy?(1:20:50) College Basketball Recap(1:23:10) Thanks for Watching! After Coach Stein’s interview, we go from one coach who mentored Bo Nix in college to another. Florida State OC Gus Malzahn announced on Monday morning he would be retiring from coaching. Making notable stops along his career at Arkansas, Tulsa, Auburn, UCF, and Florida State, the offensive guru is hanging it up. Andy & Ari discuss his impressive career here. Looking ahead to next season, the Big Ten released its conference schedules for the 2026 season. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into the schedules of Ohio State, USC, and Penn State. Will Ohio State actually struggle in the regular season? To close, the fellas recap this past weekend in College Basketball as Kentucky grabbed a big win in Fayetteville and Todd Golden kept his promise for when the Gators would play Alabama. Thanks for watching! See you tomorrow! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Friday! As the week wraps up, Andy & Ari get ready to send you into the weekend with a GREAT weekend preview of College Basketball with the Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman. Before Goodman joins the show, Andy & Ari ask if Curt Cignetti is truly the best coach in college sports right now. It’s hard to argue against his track record so far. (0:00) On Today’s Episode(1:55) Presenting Sponsor(4:25) Intro: The Curt Cignetti Effect(7:37) Previewing the conversation with Jeff(10:43) Dell(11:53) Jeff Goodman Joins - Cignetti’s Impact(13:09) Cignetti’s Cameo with Jeff Goodman(15:25) Jeff meeting Cignetti(23:11) Florida Basketball(24:24) Kentucky ahead of Arkansas(33:44) Just How good is Arizona?(36:40) The Overall State of College Basketball(41:07) Dissecting Charles Bediako’s Case(45:35) Closing out with Jeff(46:00) Charles Bediako’s Latest(48:50) Previewing Michael Taaffe(51:10) Michael Taaffe Joins(1:02:46) Closing Out As a jam-packed weekend of college hoops is on deck, Jeff Goodman from the Field of 68 joins the show to dive deep into some of the top storylines in the game right now. Watch here as Andy & Ari talk with Jeff about Florida, Kentucky, Arizona, and the wild situation in Alabama and Charles Bediako. Also, how is the overall state of the game compared to college football? All that and more in our conversation with Jeff Goodman. After Jeff, Andy & Ari revisit the Senior Bowl, where Texas DB Michael Taaffe joins the show to talk about his legacy as a Longhorn, his journey getting to Austin, and his lasting impact in the locker room. Thanks for watching! Be sure to come back on Monday for another edition of Andy & Ari On3! The Dell XPS proves there’s no need to compromise—style, power, and reliability come together in one expertly crafted machine.Check out the all-new Dell XPS at Dell.com/XPS. Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB.2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game.3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sureyou use bonus code CFB when you sign up! Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a Dear Andy & Ari episode and before we get to your incredible questions, Andy was able to hear from Kalen DeBoer at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and he had some interesting thoughts on roster building in this age of college football? Should teams assemble its roster based on talent alone or should age be incorporated in the mix? As Indiana was the oldest team in the College Football Playoff this past year, is the route of attaining older players the best? Andy & Ari dive deep into roster building here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode(1:32) Presenting Sponsor(4:05) Intro: Does Age Matter in roster building?(15:00) Striking a balance in roster building(25:00) Impersonations(26:52) Dell(28:05) Dear Andy & Ari: Is College Football like the NFL in 2011?(45:37) Tampering Suspensions(58:05) Level of Competition in QB play(1:04:15) Wrapping up: Denzel Washington impersonation To begin Dear Andy & Ari, a listener asks about the overall state of college football and if it is anything like the 2011 NFL season when Sam Bradford and Cam Newton had some wild deals as a rookie. Will the market balance itself? Also, Andy & Ari take a dive into the tampering ordeal that was visited earlier in the week between Dabo Swinney and Pete Golding. Who is the only head coach to be suspended for tampering? The answer may shock you. To close out the mailbag segment, Andy & Ari are asked about QB talent evaluation in high school. How much of a factor is the level of competition for these gunslingers? Watch here as Andy & Ari dissect the level of competition in evaluating. On Tomorrow’s show, Andy & Ari will be visited by Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68 and Texas DB Michael Taafe. A Friday show you won’t want to miss! The Dell XPS proves there’s no need to compromise—style, power, and reliability come together in one expertly crafted machine.Check out the all-new Dell XPS at Dell.com/XPS. Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB.2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game.3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sureyou use bonus code CFB when you sign up! Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/M8n-lmG0-EI Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a Megaboard Wednesday episode, and while the message boards are fired up across the country, Andy had a chance to spend some time with Garrett Nussmeier today at the Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss Nussmeier's legacy in Baton Rouge and the ripple effect that eventually led Lane Kiffin to Tiger Stadium. How big of a domino was Garrett Nussmeier's injury to the rest of college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into this. (0:00) On Today's Episode(1:15) Presenting Sponsor(3:01) Intro: Garrett Nussmeier's Legacy at LSU(5:55) Butterfly Effect for Nussmeier(12:35) When Nussmeier knew when to shut it down(14:31) Ari's story on Lane Kiffin and LSU in the portal(16:38) What is Garrett Nussmeier's draft stock?(18:48) Future for LSU(23:53) Dell(25:15) Bill Belichick's HOF Snub(38:05) Kentucky Basketball after losing to Vanderbilt(47:19) Cooper Barkate and Darian Mensah in Miami(56:20) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Send your questions in to:andystapleson3@gmail.comari.wasserman@on3.com Ari's Story on LSU: https://www.on3.com/news/lane-kiffin-overhauled-lsu-roster-through-the-transfer-portal-now-comes-the-hard-part/ Andy's story on Bill Belichick: https://www.on3.com/news/did-the-decision-to-coach-north-carolina-help-keep-bill-belichick-out-of-the-hall-of-fame/ After Andy & Ari discuss LSU and Garrett Nussmeier talk, the guys head to Canton, Ohio, where Bill Belichick will not receive first-ballot Hall of Fame status. Why didn't the 8-time Super Bowl Champion get in? Andy has some thoughts. On Tuesday night, Kentucky basketball lost in the Music City to Vanderbilt, and now, the Wildcats sit at 14-7 with  over a month left in the regular season. Will Kentucky figure it out and make a run? Will Mark Pope ignite a flame in the Wildcats locker room? Find out here as Andy & Ari discuss the state of affairs for Wildcats basketball. With the additions of Cooper Barkate and Darian Mensah in Miami, how dynamic can this offense be? Watch as Andy & Ari discuss the explosive weapons on Miami's offense in 2026. The Dell XPS proves there’s no need to compromise—style, power, and reliability come together in one expertly crafted machine.Check out the all-new Dell XPS at Dell.com/XPS. Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB.2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game.3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sureyou use bonus code CFB when you sign up! Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/lKWl8Ydpnmk Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tuesday morning, news broke from both Duke and Darian Mensah's camp that the two have settled, which means Mensah is allowed to enter the transfer portal. As the ACC Champion quarterback is expected to transfer within conference to Miami, should more schools adopt Miami's philosophy in assessing the quarterback position? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into this discussion. (0:00) On Today’s Episode(1:18) Presenting Sponsor(3:03) Intro: Darian Mensah and Duke Settle(15:00) Miami’s QB Philosophy(21:03) QB Philosophy(33:20) Changes coming to Targeting(46:22) Alabama Hires Adrian Klemm(49:53) Josh Cuevas joins from the Senior Bowl(57:28) Changes for Alabama ahead of 2026(1:02:20) Conclusion: Thanks for watching! Megaboard Wednesday tomorrow After the quarterback discussion, the fellas look into potential rule changes on the horizon in 2026, particularly on the subject of targeting. As Xavier Lucas was forced to miss some time in the national championship for Miami last week due to this rule, the discussions are starting to heat up in regards to this rule. What will be the fundamental changes to this rule in 2026? Is this a good thing for the sport? Later, Andy is in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl, and he had the chance to sit down and talk with Alabama TE Josh Cuevas. Transferring over to Alabama from Washington, Cuevas describes his experiences in Seattle and Tuscaloosa and what it was like playing for Kalen DeBoer. What needs to change for the Crimson Tide to be successful in 2026? Thanks for watching! Be sure to come back tomorrow for our Megaboard Wednesday episode! Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB.2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game.3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sureyou use bonus code CFB when you sign up! Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/xC0Wyu--FKU Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They dig into Dabo Swinney’s public accusation that another program tampered for a linebacker, walking through texts, alleged offers, timelines, and enforcement questions. They debate how this could reshape rules and whether governing bodies will act. The conversation shifts to Ohio State’s new offensive coordinator hire, recent transfer moves around LSU, and wild winter weather tales.

Dive into Miami's promising future as Mario Cristobal gears up for next season after a near-championship heartbreak. Explore the latest buzz around QB Darian Mensah and the implications of his transfer. The hosts dissect the evolving ACC landscape and debate whether other teams will follow Miami's quarterback strategy. A thought-provoking question arises: if stars don't matter, what truly drives success? Plus, a humorous rant about humanity's panic buying habits in the face of storms adds some lightheartedness.

It's a Megaboard Wednesday episode, but as the crew returns home from the CFP National Championship in Miami, BetMGM released their way-too-early national championship odds for next season. As Indiana was the 23rd team on the list at this point in time last year, who could be the splash team to win it all? Watch here as Andy & Ari go through the list! (0:00) On Today's Episode(1:20) Presenting Sponsor(3:45) Intro: Bet MGM Way-too-early odds: Indiana(8:18) Who's down the list? Iowa(11:22) Florida(15:04) Why Iowa?(16:14) Washington's Odds(17:15) Virginia Tech(19:20) CFP Teams? A&M or Texas Tech?(20:43) Miami(25:07) Penn State(27:40) Duke(28:38) Modelo(29:42) Megaboard Wednesday: Duke Sues QB Darian Mensah(35:14) Why can he just leave with a contract?(49:25) Charles Bediako granted temporary eligibility with Alabama(1:05:06) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Get your questions in to:andystapleson3@gmail.comari.wasserman@on3.com   This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB.2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game.3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sureyou use bonus code CFB when you sign up! Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/KMMSMdbTkIs Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.