

Andy & Ari On3
On3, Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman
Welcome to “Andy & Ari On3” the ultimate daily podcast for college football fans! Join National College Football hosts Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman as they deliver the latest news, analysis, and insights from the captivating world of college football. Get in-depth coverage of teams, transfer portal, NIL, and recruiting with interviews featuring coaches, players, and experts. Tune in daily for your college football fix! Dropping on YouTube and podcast services at 3 pm et, Monday-Thursday!
LIVE Instant Reaction shows on Saturday nights at 11:30 pm et!
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Jul 4, 2025 • 35min
Oregon Deep Dive: Will Dante Moore IGNITE fireworks for the Ducks offense?
Happy Fourth of July! As we conclude this week of our team deep dives, we head up to the northwest part of the country to preview the Oregon Ducks. With an incredible regular season last year, Dan Lanning's squad is looking to take its game to the next level by winning a national championship. With a new QB in Dante Moore, is this a plausible expectation for the Ducks? In just its second year of the Big Ten, who will be the main rivals for Oregon besides Washington and USC? Justin Hopkins from ScoopDuck joins us to break down all this and more for the Ducks. More news on the Ducks: https://www.on3.com/teams/oregon-ducks/ (0:00-1:49) Intro: Happy 4th of July!(1:50-5:13) Justin Hopkins from ScoopDuck joins(5:14-7:13) How Dante Moore will lead the offense(7:14-8:49) Offensive weapons for the Ducks: Dakorien Moore(8:50-11:49) Oregon's Offensive Line, Running Back(11:50-13:53) The Defense for the Ducks(13:54-15:59) Concerns for Oregon ahead of 2025(16:00-19:36) Has Dan Lanning elevated the program?(19:37-21:49) How do fans view the 2024-2025 season?(21:50-26:04) How wide open CFB is this year(26:05-32:09) What Oregon learned in the first season in the Big Ten, Rivals(32:10-34:43) Wrapping up with Justin HopkinsMore news on Oregon here: https://www.on3.com/teams/oregon-ducks/Watch our show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports 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.

Jul 3, 2025 • 37min
Penn State Deep Dive: Can James Franklin get the Nittany Lions over the hump?
Happy Thursday! Andy & Ari continue their week of deep dives with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Coming off of a heartbreaking loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl last year, Penn State returns a plethora of talent in University Park. Sean Fitz from On3's Blue White Illustrated joins the show and gives us his best in-depth analysis of the program. Is Drew Allar poised for a great year? How do Penn State fans view James Franklin's tenure? Did the receiver issue get addressed? All that and more in a jam packed show about the Nittany Lions. (0:00-2:10) Intro(2:11-5:14) Sean Fitz from Blue White Illustrated joins(5:15-8:57) How do fans feel about James Franklin?(8:58-12:10) Is the receiver problem fixed?(12:11-14:11) Drew Allar's expectations(14:12-17:03) Andy Kotelnicki in his 2nd year as OC(17:04-20:14) Tyler Warren's replacement(20:15-24:03) Evolution of James Franklin at Penn St(24:04-27:49) Hiring of Jim Knowles(27:50-34:39) Real Expectations for Penn State(34:40-36:30) Closing out with Sean More news on PSU here: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/ Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports 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.

Jul 2, 2025 • 35min
Texas Deep Dive: Can Arch Manning lead the Longhorns to a national title?
Deep dive week continues and today, we head to the Lone Star State of Texas to preview the Longhorns. As Steve Sarkisian was one play away from advancing to the national championship game, Texas has its eyes set on getting over the hump this season. With Arch Manning stepping in at quarterback, all eyes are on Austin. Will the Longhorns rise to the occasion, or is the bar set too high? Find out here as Joe Cook from Inside Texas joins Andy & Ari to examine the Longhorn football program. More news on Texas: https://www.on3.com/teams/texas-longhorns/ (0:00-2:14) Intro: Texas Longhorns(2:15-4:34) Joe Cook from Inside Texas joins(4:35-6:29) Can Texas FINALLY capture the title?(6:30-12:57) Arch Manning as QB1 in Austin(12:58-16:07) Longhorns in the trenches(16:08-20:37) WR room for Texas(20:38-22:59) Defensive side of the ball(23:00-30:44) Real Expectations for the Longhorns(30:45-33:59) Wrapping up(34:00-35:03) Conclusion Watch our show LIVE on YouTube M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports 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.

Jul 1, 2025 • 45min
Clemson Tigers 2025 preview: Another National Title for Dabo Swinney?
Happy July! As we turn the calendar to July, today is the day On3 and Rivals join forces together. To celebrate this iconic day, we welcome on Larry Williams from TigerIllustrated.com, the top website for all things Clemson. In this episode, Andy & Ari go in-depth on the Tigers with Larry. Is Clemson ready to win the ACC and make a deep run in the playoffs? How does the schedule shake out for the Tigers with 2 SEC schools on the schedule? What will the stakes be in the Palmetto Bowl? All these questions answered - and more on today's episode! More on Clemson here: https://tigerillustrated.com/ (0:00-0:34) Intro: Welcome Rivals!(0:35-2:54) Larry Williams joins(2:55-7:29) Clemson's 2025 Season ahead(7:30-11:44) Clemson's Defense - confidence in team?(11:45-17:36) Resembling the super teams from 2015-2019?(17:37-20:46) Clemson's Transfer Portal additions(20:47-23:31) Clemson's Schedule, LSU Opener(23:32-25:17) Success in 2025 is _____(25:18-28:59) Clemson vs South Carolina(29:00-34:47) Is Dabo misunderstood?(34:48-38:25) Clemson's Success and the Next Era(38:26-43:42) What is after this season?(43:43-44:54) Conclusion; See you tomorrow! Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports 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.

Jun 30, 2025 • 40min
Georgia Bulldogs Deep Dive: CFP Expectations for Kirby Smart, Gunner Stockton
Happy Monday! It's another team deep dive week ahead of us on Andy & Ari On3, and to kick things off, we go on down to Georgia, where Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs are gearing up for another big season in Athens. To discuss, we bring on Dawg HQ's Jake Rowe to dig deep into the Georgia Bulldogs and figure out what the expectations are. Jake explains why Georgia didn't go after a transfer quarterback in the offseason, who will step up at wide receiver, and how the Dawgs make a run for the CFP. All that and more on a jam packed episode of Andy & Ari On3. More news on the Georgia Bulldogs here: https://www.on3.com/teams/georgia-bulldogs/ (0:00-1:31) Intro: Georgia(1:32-8:40) Jake Rowe from Dawgs HQ joins(8:41-9:59) Can UGA be a dynasty moving forward?(10:00-12:58) Is Gunner Stockton ready to be QB1?(12:59-15:32) Explosive Weapons for the Bulldog offense(15:33-20:59) How good can Zach Branch be?(21:00-23:52) Into the trenches with Georgia(23:53-26:51) Defensive side of the ball with UGA(26:52-29:59) Difference Makers for the Dawgs(30:00-33:55) Reasonable Expectations for Georgia(33:56-35:55) CFP Run in sight?(35:56-39:36) Conclusion: Sanford Stadium's Press Box Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports 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.

Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 31min
Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier both want an SEC and a national title; who has a better shot?
Texas QB Arch Manning said Thursday that success for the Longhorns in 2025 would be an SEC championship and a national championship. He said it sitting next to LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier, and Manning acknowledged that Nussmeier feels the same way about what would constitute success for LSU.(0:00-0:58) Intro(0:59-4:00) How does Arch Manning define success?(4:01-9:40) Arch Manning or Garrett Nussmeier?(9:41-19:14) Pivot Points in the 2025 season(19:15-32:09) Could you beat Hugh Freeze at golf?(32:10-35:36) Where's River?(35:37-41:55) Transfer QBs to make a jump in year 2?(41:56-49:39) More Like championship scenarios?(49:40-53:44) Could Army build a contender?(53:45-1:05:39) Which SEC teams will be disappointed?(1:05:40-1:30:24) Random Ranking: Fictional Foods We'd Love to Eat(1:30:25-1:31:19) Conclusion Which QB has the better chance of reaching that goal? It’s a Dear Andy/Dear Ari day, so the guys answer your questions… Could you beat Hugh Freeze at golf? Which second-year starting QB is ready to take a huge leap? Is Army an NIL sleeping giant? Plus, this week’s Random Ranking is a draft of the most delicious fictional foods. Watch our show LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/nNGiP05qu0Q Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail 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.

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 7min
Whose Team Is It Anyway? The top transfers heading into the 2025 college football season
It’s time for another round of the college football game show that’s sweeping the nation… WHOSE TEAM IS IT ANYWAY?(0:00-2:54) Intro: Whose Team Is It Anyway?(2:55-6:00) Will Ari ever get a whiteboard?(6:01-14:52) Cody Bellaire joins, recapping the top names of the portal(14:53-18:35) Whose Team is it Anyway: Intro and Rules(18:36-21:38) WR Barion Brown(21:39-25:10) OT Isaiah World(25:11-28:24) S Zechariah Poyser(28:25-33:55) QB Devon Dampier(33:56-37:00) TE Tanner Koziol(37:01-40:22) S Cole Wisniewski(40:23-43:35) OT Ethan Onianwa(43:36-46:17) Edge Chris Murray(46:18-49:15) S Jalen Catalon(49:16-52:48) Producer River Special: RB Star Thomas(52:49-56:32) Bonus: RB Rahsul Faison(56:33-58:54) Who won?(58:55-1:00:23) Flashback to Name That Logo(1:00:24-1:06:33) Conclusion: Did Ari get scammed with the shoes? On3 national scout Cody Bellaire joins to quiz Andy and Ari on some of the most impactful transfers heading into the 2025 season. Can Andy and Ari remember who is on which team? Of course they know John Mateer and Carson Beck, but what happens when Cody dives deep into the portal? Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/CFb80DpqCX0 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail 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.

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 13min
How many different college football programs will win a national title between now and 2035?
We’re sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the most comfortable and stylish hoodies, polos, q-zips, shorts and joggers. Use the code ANDY on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers. That’s spelled RHOBACK.com. That’s 20 percent off all performance hoodies, polos and shorts with code ANDY.(0:00-4:35) Intro: CFP Champs in the next decade?(4:36-17:58) 5-Star QB Ryder Lyons commits to BYU(17:59-18:49) Rhoback Ad. Code: ANDY(18:50-21:38) Join the chat on YouTube, it's FREE(21:39-26:54) Who wins a title in the next 10 years?(26:55-37:11) Where do Michigan, Penn State fall?(37:12-43:33) How will Clemson, Georgia fare?(43:34-50:35) Outside Looking In?(50:36-1:01:40) Who did we leave out?(1:01:41-1:11:33) EA Sports Toughest places to play(1:11:34-1:13:25) Conclusion: See you tomorrow! How many programs will win a national title in the next 10 years, and which teams will pull it off? The NBA just crowned its seventh different champion in seven years. Is college football headed for a similar level of competitiveness, or will a few teams still dominate the landscape. In the 11 seasons of the College Football Playoff, there have been six different champions (Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Georgia, Michigan). Is it possible the curve is flattening enough to have eight or nine different champs in 10 years? Watch our show LIVE, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/EL3eX3GoLIc Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail 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.

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 6min
Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos trash talked Alabama; can FSU be good enough to back him up?
What teams reshaped their roster in the transfer portal and might surprise us in 2025?(0:00-6:35) Intro: What did Thomas Castellanos say?(6:36-19:06) What does Florida State's 2025 look like?(19:07-25:18) Breaking down Pete Nakos' Thomas Castellanos Story(25:19-28:25) Alabama at Florida State Preview(28:26-36:46) Ole Miss in 2025(36:47-45:56) What will Oregon look like?(45:57-51:45) Missouri Resurgence?(51:46-53:59) Have we talked enough Miami?(54:00-59:12) West Virginia with Rich Rod, views in the state(59:13-1:05:00) Will Kentucky embrace Motivated Mark Stoops?(1:05:01-1:05:42) Conclusion We’ve talked plenty about Texas Tech and its spending spree in the portal, but what other teams set themselves up for potential success through the portal? Could Florida State come back from a horrific 2-10 season with two new coordinators and a radically revamped roster? Did Ole Miss simply create a new window for playoff contention with another portal haul? Everyone expects Oregon to be good, but can the Ducks contend for a national title with several key spots filled by players who transferred in this offseason? Is Rich Rodriguez trying to do at West Virginia what Curt Cignetti did at Jacksonville State?Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/wkAoYQVNAZUHosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail 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.

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 12min
Can Boise State coach Spencer Danielson take the Broncos BACK to the CFP?
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson joins Ari and Andy! (0:00-4:56) Recapping LSU's Win over Coastal Carolina; CCU Ejection(4:57-11:10) Baseball Discussion, OKC Thunder's Championship(11:11-24:43) Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson joins(24:44-29:42) Dabo Swinney's Impact on Spencer Danielson(29:43-38:12) Boise State's Expectations, CFP(38:13-39:48) Spencer Danielson's Rules for Life(39:49-44:08) Wrapping up Boise State(44:09-52:01) 61 Days Until Farmageddon; How many days in a month?(52:02-57:36) Who will be like BYU last year?(57:38-1:12:21) EA Sports College Football Gameplay Danielson discusses making the College Football Playoff last season and what the Broncos must do to get back. Plus, he gives the coach’s perspective on the question Andy and Ari have been asking about whether Group of 5 teams would rather have a postseason with the power conference teams or among themselves. Danielson also explains how former Boise State and Washington coach Chris Petersen and current Clemson coach Dabo Swinney have helped him be a better head coach. Later, Andy and Ari jump into the gameplay of EA College Football 26. You finally don’t have to pause the game to substitute.Watch our show on YouTube LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/Van9llm7dRwHosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


