

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!
LIVE Instant Reaction shows on Saturday nights at 11:30 pm et!
Episodes
Mentioned books

May 9, 2025 • 1h 18min
Austin Simmons is ready to SHINE at Ole Miss | 2025 Betting Theories
Happy Graduation Weekend to all who are graduating! On today's show, we have Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons joining from Oxford. After backing up Jaxson Dart this past season, Simmons is ready to take command of Lane Kiffin's offense. Andy & Ari recall Simmons coming in against Georgia, his baseball career, and much more. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech hosted a very special guest in Lane Stadium on Wednesday night. Of course, Andy & Ari had to talk about Metallica in Blacksburg. Afterwards, Tyler Shoemaker, a betting analyst from VSiN, joins the show to discuss prominent betting theories and strategies ahead of the 2025 season. A lot of the questions involve lines changing, nationally televised games, and common misconceptions. An interview that will make you a better gambler in the fall! (0:00-1:17) Intro(1:18-12:29) Austin Simmons joins(12:28-17:03) Selling the Program(17:04-21:23) Austin's dog, Nova(21:24-24:11) Ole Miss Uni Combos(24:12-25:42) Closing up with Austin Simmons(25:43-28:54) Enter Sandman in Lane Stadium(28:55-36:29) Tyler Shoemaker joins(36:30-39:44) Why do lines move?(39:45-50:44) What is percentage of action?(50:45-56:09) Common Mistakes Made(56:10-1:03:06) Is Live betting a trap?(1:03:07-1:05:27) Nationally Televised Games(1:05:28-1:16:13) Bet Peeves(1:16:14-1:18:01) Conclusion Watch our show LIVE on YouTube: 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.

May 8, 2025 • 1h 16min
Donald Trump, Nick Saban and an oil billionaire walk into college football
President Donald Trump is forming a commission on college sports, and he’s reportedly tapping former Alabama coach Nick Saban and Texas Tech donor (and oil billionaire) Cody Campbell to co-chair it.(0:00-10:05) Intro: President Trump forming Presidential Commission(10:06-21:16) Will there be a super league?(21:17-30:39) Watch us LIVE on YouTube, Wrapping up Presidential Commission(30:40-34:30) House v NCAA Settlement Update(34:31-42:08) Story Time, Ari would be a terrible criminal(42:09-46:24) Future for smaller schools(46:25-1:00:01) An honest look at USC(1:00:02-1:05:30) Are we too big on Oklahoma?(1:05:31-1:10:21) Georgia Tech, toughest non-conference schedule?(1:10:22-1:14:52) David in the 2025 Chicago Marathon: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/david-gillaspie(1:14:53-1:16:26) Conclusion What will the committee do? We don’t know. Will it change anything? We also don’t know. But we do know what Saban and Campbell have said publicly, so Andy and Ari will break down what the committee’s likely goals are. Later, Andy and Ari answer your questions… Will a school like Arizona State get into a Super League? Are Andy and Ari wearing “John Mateer goggles” when it comes to Oklahoma? Does Georgia Tech have some of the toughest non-conference games in the country in coming years? Is Andy’s USC take lazy? Listener David is running the 2025 Chicago Marathon to benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation. Here’s the link to pledge to help him reach his goal. https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/david-gillaspie Watch the show LIVE, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/-s6GZH_6i-4 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.

May 7, 2025 • 1h 9min
Miami LOADS UP in the spring transfer portal — should that excite or concern?
Miami has been very active in the spring transfer portal, grabbing multiple players who likely will wind up either starting or playing major roles for the Hurricanes this season. The latest is former Auburn DB Keionte Scott, who spent the spring at Houston but reunites with former Auburn and Houston secondary coach Zac Etheridge in Miami. The Hurricanes also have added former Texas kicker Bert Auburn, former North Dakota State tailback CharMar Brown, former N.C. State linebacker Kamal Bonner, former Cincinnati receiver Tony Johnson and former BYU receiver/kick returner Keelon Marion. Can the Hurricanes get to the College Football Playoff with this roster? Also, ESPN’s Heather Dinich said Tuesday that the seeding still might change for the 2025 College Football Playoff. Everyone agrees the seeding should change, but for everyone outside the Big Ten and SEC there is little incentive to make that change for this year. Later, Andy and Ari pick their favorite On3 graphics…(0:00-1:04) Intro(1:05-5:00) Miami's Spring Portal Haul(5:01-15:36) How the Canes have assembled their roster(15:37-24:14) Should Miami fans be concerned on how the roster was built?(24:15-30:49) Closing out Miami, Perfect 24 Hours preview(30:50-40:51) Changes coming to CFP Seeding?(40:52-54:18) Best of On3's Social graphics(54:19-55:28) Watch our show live on YouTube!(55:29-1:08:00) Conclusion: Your Perfect 24 Hours(1:08:01-1:08:45) Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.com Watch our show LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/aGmmK-uZNKU 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.

May 6, 2025 • 1h 23min
RANKING the best jobs in college football
(0:00-5:06) Intro: Previewing the best jobs in America(5:07-6:40) Jared Curtis commits to Georgia(6:41-11:30) Big 12 Extends Commissioner Brett Yormark(11:31-22:54) Clemson and Notre Dame announce 12 year scheduling agreement(22:55-26:42) Other 12 year matchups we'd like to see(26:43-29:32) Introducing the bets jobs(29:33-31:01) Andy's #1: Georgia(31:02-35:16) Ari's #1: Texas(35:17-38:33) Ohio State(38:34-41:35) Oregon(41:36-45:10) Texas A&M - Top 5?(45:11-47:51) LSU(47:52-51:03) Notre Dame(51:04-54:22) Alabama(54:23-59:42) Michigan, Ari's power goes out(59:43-1:04:05) Clemson, Ari's power turns on(1:04:06-1:07:40) Penn State(1:07:41-1:09:57) USC left out?(1:09:58-1:18:32) The state of Florida, closing up top jobs(1:18:33-1:22:12) Make sure you get the Real ID!(1:22:13-1:22:41) ConclusionAndy and Ari rank the best college football jobs. Not the best coaches, but the best situations. What jobs are best positioned to win national championships and for long-term success? It’s been a while since the guys have done this list, and the NIL era has changed the math. Where will your school fall on the list? Watch our show LIVE, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/lI28jxXg64c 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.

May 5, 2025 • 1h 1min
Michigan coach Sherrone Moore SUSPENDED for two games (by Michigan) amid NCAA probe
(0:00-12:10) Intro: Sherrone Moore expected to be suspended two games(12:11-17:10) Continuing the Sherrone Moore discussion(17:11-19:32) What should Michigan do?(19:33-22:51) Previewing Jared Curtis commitment(22:52-31:15) Steve Wiltfong joins to discuss Jared Curtis(31:16-37:45) How different the NIL era is(37:46-40:46) Nico discussion with Steve(40:47-45:51) Closing out with Steve(45:52-48:53) Where will Jared Curtis go?(48:54-59:22) How the times have changed with recruiting(59:23-1:01:03) Conclusion: Watch Jared Curtis' commitment LIVE on MondayMichigan has self-imposed a two-game suspension for head coach Sherrone Moore ahead of its Committee on Infractions hearing with the NCAA, ESPN reports. Moore will miss the Central Michigan and Nebraska games — along with some recruiting restrictions — in a move that Michigan hopes will satisfy the NCAA with regard to Moore’s part in the Connor Stalions’ scandal. The top-rated quarterback in the class of 2026 makes his college decision today! Jared Curtis, a 6-4, 225-pounder from Nashville, is choosing between Georgia and Oregon. Steve Wiltfong, On3’s vice president of recruiting and transfer portal, joins Andy and Ari to handicap his pick and explain what it means for the rest of the recruiting cycle. Watch the show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/W8PXw75lefo 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.

May 2, 2025 • 51min
Michigan State needs a new AD. Could Sparty hire North Carolina's Bubba Cunningham? Kentucky Derby Preview
(0:00-2:38) Intro: Kentucky Derby Weekend(2:39-13:19) Michigan State fires AD Alan Haller(13:20-15:41) Watch our show on YouTube!(15:42-30:59) Nick Roush with a full preview on the Kentucky Derby(31:00-34:45) Was Nick right about Nico?(34:46-43:20) Preview of Kentucky's 2025(43:21-47:51) Wrapping up with Nick(47:52-51:11) ConclusionMichigan State is looking for a new athletic director who is equipped to lead the Spartans in the NIL era. Could that AD be North Carolina’s Bubba Cunningham, who didn’t lead the charge to hire Bill Belichick and who probably isn’t keen on dealing with the Belichick situation now? Andy and Ari discuss some of the wild details of why Alan Haller’s tenure fell apart in East Lansing. Later, Nick Roush of Kentucky Sports Radio joins to talk Kentucky Derby. Nick offers tips on who to bet in the Derby and in the undercard races on Saturday. Nick also breaks down Kentucky football in 2025. Will the Wildcats get back to the style of play that made them consistent winners under Mark Stoops? Also, Nick is waiting for the apologies from Tennessee fans who got mad when he called Nico Iamaleava an “$8 million volleyball player” last fall. Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/zmaUr6fUKGY 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.

May 1, 2025 • 1h 27min
Is Bill Belichick at North Carolina going to work, or is it going to BLOW UP?
We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver’s for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. But Culver’s isn’t just in Wisconsin. There’s one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let’s talk some football.(0:00-1:29) Intro(1:30-4:40) Dear Andy: Beating UNC & Belichick?(4:41-6:34) Update on Belichick and Girlfriend(6:35-7:00) Culver's(7:01-13:25) Continuing the Belichick conversation(13:26-23:47) How good can UNC be in Belichick's first year?(23:48-27:53) It gets weirder(27:54-35:11) Lifetime movies: who plays Bill Belichick?(35:12-39:54) On3 acquires Rivals(39:55-44:33) What does it look like with a 9-game SEC Schedule?(44:34-54:25) USC's Ceiling in the Big Ten?(54:26-55:40) Kentucky Athletics as an LLC(55:41-1:06:50) Was Quinn Ewers misevaluated?(1:06:51-1:14:41) The Arch Manning Infatuation(1:14:42-1:24:15) Arch Manning as "The Best Burger" ever(1:24:16-1:25:56) Flashback with Nick Roush(1:25:57-1:26:52) Conclusion: Happy Anniversary, Ari! It’s a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and you have some incredible questions… Will coaches savor beating Bill Belichick the way they savor beating Deion Sanders? Also, who will play Belichick in the inevitable Lifetime movie about his relationship with Jordon Hudson? If the SEC goes to nine conference games, what currently scheduled non-conference games might get canceled? What is USC’s ceiling? Was Quinn Ewers mis-evaluated? Watch Andy & Ari On3 LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/E2g4k0CsSUE 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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Arch Manning Paradox
We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver’s for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. But Culver’s isn’t just in Wisconsin. There’s one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let’s talk some football.(0:00-12:51) Andy's #1 Team: Texas(12:52-13:13) Subscribe to On3!(13:14-22:59) Diving Deep into the Arch Manning Paradox(23:00-25:17) How Good can Texas be?(25:18-35:18) Wrapping up the Arch Manning conversation(35:19-36:18) Culver's(36:19-45:15) SEC Scheduling may Depend on CFP Auto Bids(45:16-55:32) Jordon Hudson makes it weirder(55:33-57:31) New Sound Effects(57:32-1:01:27) Wrapping up the Bill Belichick Girlfriend conversation(1:01:28-1:02:45) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari Tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.com We’re still discussing Andy’s post-spring top 25, and it’s time to have an extended discussion about the team at No. 1. Texas is transitioning to Arch Manning as its starting quarterback, and the expectations are sky-high. But the discussion around where Quinn Ewers went in the draft has become a broader discussion about Texas and Manning, and Ari is fired up about the Manning bashing that has seeped into the conversation. Andy, meanwhile, is fascinated by the Arch Manning Paradox. Andy wrote about the SEC and the continuing debate over whether to add a ninth conference game. Now it seems the decision hinges on what the new College Football Playoff format looks like. North Carolina coach Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson continues to make news following a weird appearance on CBS Sunday Morning. Who knew the greatest coach in NFL history coming to college football was going to provide so much fodder for TMZ? Watch Andy & Ari LIVE on YouTube, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/slV7rFHttis 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.

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 11min
RANKING the TOP 25 college football teams post-spring transfer portal
We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver’s for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. But Culver’s isn’t just in Wisconsin. There’s one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let’s talk some football. We’re also 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. (0:00-8:57) Intro: Top 25(8:58-9:57) Full Top 25 List(9:58-12:39) Notre Dame at #2(12:40-16:51) Alabama at #7(16:52-17:52) Biggest Changes from Postseason rankings(17:53-19:03) Rhoback(19:04-25:13) Texas Tech, Big 12 Discussion(25:14-28:38) Big 12 QBs(28:39-30:59) Andy & Ari's Big 12 Bet(31:00-33:50) Howdy?(33:51-35:10) Is Alabama too low?(35:11-40:30) Georgia at 8(40:31-46:55) Cars for a QB?(46:56-50:51) Gunner Stockton's Truck, Ari's Car(50:52-54:07) Tennessee post-Nico(54:08-1:07:33) Nebraska at 22(1:07:34-1:11:15) Wrapping Up Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! Today, we have a show where we dive right into the top 25 list after the closing of the spring transfer portal. In today's show, we run through Andy's top 25 list. What schools did he get right? Who did he leave out? Let us know who Andy left out! 1. Texas2. Notre Dame3. Clemson4. Penn State5. Ohio State6. Oregon7. Alabama8. Georgia9. Illinois10. Florida11. Texas Tech12. South Carolina13. Auburn14. SMU15. LSU16. Arizona State17. Michigan18. BYU19. Ole Miss20. Miami21. Tennessee22. Nebraska23. Iowa State24. Louisville25. Iowa 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.

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 16min
Shedeur Sanders gets PRANKED by a dummy and gets PICKED by the Browns
We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver’s for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. But Culver’s isn’t just in Wisconsin. There’s one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let’s talk some football. Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Want to hit a concert or comedy show this week? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) And Gamete has the best deals on last-minute tickets. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.(0:00-9:27) Intro: Shedeur Sanders' Prank Call(9:28-18:34) Browns Selecting Shedeur, Mel Kiper(18:35-25:50) Browns QB Room(25:51-27:07) Gametime(27:08-29:20) Culver's(29:21-32:34) Would Arch return next season?(32:35-54:06) Did Quinn Ewers make the right call?(54:07-1:03:05) Bill Belichick and his girlfriend(1:03:06-1:13:51) WR Trebor Pena to Penn State(1:13:52-1:15:33) Conclusion The NFL draft is in the books, and the Shedeur Sanders story continues to dominate. He finally got picked Saturday by Cleveland in the fifth round, but the weirdest story in the draft took a bizarre turn Sunday when one of the people who prank-called Sanders on Friday night was revealed to be the son of the Falcons’ defensive coordinator. The draft story that will become a more interesting college football story in December and January is what happened to Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers. He was taken in the seventh round by the Miami Dolphins, meaning he probably would have made far more in NIL money by transferring and playing another season of college football.Trebor Pena has decided he will be going to Penn State from Syracuse. Is this James Franklin's missing piece for the Nittany Lions? Watch us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/PJdFfy9UBpU 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.


