

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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Jan 24, 2025 • 27min
TAMPERING for Ohio State's TOP TALENT? Buckeyes trying to retain WRs Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate
As Ohio State is just a few days removed from its national championship, the Buckeyes are now looking to keep the key pieces from its championship team. Tampering has been a subject of every offseason, and now, it ramps up even more as On3's Pete Nakos reports that some lucrative offers have been extended to WRs Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Listen here as Andy & Ari discuss. Watch our live video here: https://youtube.com/live/fD_5LV_2Ays 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.

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 23min
Why does your show clearly hate Alabama? | Your questions, ANSWERED!
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today! huel.com/STAPLES15 State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code STAPLES, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/3BY2Amh This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES(0:00-1:59) Looking at the Way Too Early Top 25(2:00-13:20) Dear Andy & Ari Preview(13:21-17:05) Huel(17:06-18:15) Bill Belichick signs contract(18:16-25:22) Questions from the Chat before Dear Andy & Ari(25:23-40:24) Looking at Alabama and Auburn(40:25-49:59) Measuring Coaches' Records with Expanded CFP(50:00-50:41) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs(50:42-56:53) Georgia Tech, ACC Darkhorse?(56:54-1:04:20) More questions from the chat, Ari at an Ivy League School?(1:04:21-1:05:56) State & Liberty(1:05:57-1:13:11) Heisman Odds for SEC QB's(1:13:12-1:16:31) Who is Arch Manning's Dad?(1:16:32-1:17:52) PrizePicks(1:17:53-1:23:11) Conclusion: See you Monday from the Senior Bowl! It’s a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and as always you have asked some incredible questions. Among them… — Why does your show clearly hate Alabama? — How many different teams will win the national title in the next 15 years compared to the last 15 years? — Will playoff records replace top 5 or top 10 records for measuring coaches? Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/YXmzcnXgmBM 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.

Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 17min
Bret Bielema and Illinois are RELOADED for 2025 | WAY-too-early 2025 lines
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. Axia Time is the offical timepiece for both the College Football Playoff and the Heisman trophy and probably the best kept secret in college football. Their timepieces are heirloom quality and among the coolest designs in the college space. Axia Time has created a series of limited-edition timepieces for all 12 teams in the college football playoff. each design is limited to only 100 pieces. Check out your team’s CFP designs at axiatime.com, but you better act fast because they will sell out. This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES(0:00-2:29) Intro: Bret Bielema & Way too early Lines(2:30-6:56) Al Golden set to be Cincinnati Bengals' New DC(6:57-9:35) College Football's Biggest What If?(9:36-10:56) AxiaTime.com(10:57-31:00) Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema Joins the show(31:01-37:19) Andy explains his subpoena(37:20-45:54) Story time with Ari(45:55-47:55) PrizePicks(47:56-53:17) Way too early lines: Iowa State vs Kansas State in Dublin(53:18-56:37) Auburn at Baylor(56:38-58:22) Alabama at Florida State(58:23-1:00:54) Georgia Tech at Colorado(1:00:55-1:03:41) Notre Dame at Miami(1:03:42-1:05:15) Texas at Ohio State(1:05:16-1:06:12) Syracuse vs Tennessee in Atlanta(1:06:13-1:09:32) LSU at Clemson(1:09:33-1:12:07) Ohio State at Michigan(1:12:08-1:15:32) Story Time with Andy(1:15:33-1:16:30) Conclusion; Dear Andy & Ari Tomorrow - andystapleson3@gmail.com Illinois coach Bret Bielema joins the show to discuss how the Illini brought some of their best veterans back to create a huge buzz for 2025. Bielema also talks about how the bowl win against South Carolina helped show the Illini what they might be capable of in the future. Andy also reveals to Bielema that he’s the first coach to ever get Andy subpoenaed. Later, Andy and Ari break down some WAY-too-early betting lines for the 2025 season. (And you thought Andy and Ari’s top 25 was way too early.) Watch us live on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/2-IL1SW61T0 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.

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 23min
CHANGE OUR MINDS about the Way Too Early 2025 College Football Top 25
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today! huel.com/STAPLES15 This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. ps://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES(0:00-8:53) Intro: Previewing the way too early top 25(8:54-13:13) Exit 62 in Tifton, Georgia off I-75(13:14-16:55) Fuel your mornings with Huel(16:56-21:36) Top 25: Where is Missouri?(21:37-24:00) Did Ole Miss get snubbed in our list?(24:01-26:19) Looking at the overall list(26:20-33:29) Auburn at 11(33:30-39:39) Penn State above Notre Dame?(39:40-48:12) Florida vs Miami(48:13-53:43) Illinois in the top ten?(53:44-55:50) Big 12 Discussion(55:51-1:02:06) Texas takes the #1 Spot(1:02:07-1:07:19) Alabama at 14(1:07:20-1:09:14) PrizePicks(1:09:15-1:12:36) South Carolina and Clemson Discussion(1:12:37-1:22:40) Conclusion: NFL Discussion, New ScheduleTop 25:1- Texas2- Ohio State 3- Oregon4- Penn State5- Notre Dame6- Georgia7- Illinois8- South Carolina 9- Florida10- Clemson11- Auburn12- Michigan13- Tennessee14- Alabama15- LSU16- BYU17- Arizona State18- Oklahoma19- Texas A&M20- Kansas State21- Miami22- SMU23- Indiana24- Georgia Tech25- Nebraska Andy and Ari put out their Way Too Early 2025 this week, and now it’s time for them to explain it, to defend it and to listen to your ideas for how it could be better. Join us for an interactive launch to the hype machine for the 2025 season, and tell us why your team is ranked too low (or ranked too high). Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/k6SQ4QNvDoc 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.

Jan 21, 2025 • 43min
Ohio State won it THE HARD WAY | Looking back on the first 12-team CFP
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES As Ohio State claimed the first title in the 12-team CFP format, Andy & Ari take a look at the Buckeyes' path to hoist the trophy in Atlanta on Monday night. Later, Andy & Ari discuss their favorite moments of the season (0:00-0:35) Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs(0:36-10:19) Recapping Ohio State’s Big Win(10:20-27:26) Ohio State’s Path(27:27-28:23) PrizePicks(28:24-42:36) Overall Review of the 2024-2025 Season Watch us on YouTube instead: https://youtube.com/live/XgF2t7iQrV8 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.
Jan 21, 2025 • 19min
Ohio State HOLDS OFF Notre Dame to win the 1st 12-Team College Football Playoffs | Instant Reaction
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. Axia Time is the offical timepiece for both the College Football Playoff and the Heisman trophy and probably the best kept secret in college football. Their timepieces are heirloom quality and among the coolest designs in the college space. Axia Time has created a series of limited-edition timepieces for all 12 teams in the college football playoff. each design is limited to only 100 pieces. Check out your team’s cfp designs at axiatime.com, but you better act fast because they will sell out. Use code ARI&ANDY for 10 percent off a CFP timepiece. State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code STAPLES, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/3BY2Amh After giving up a touchdown on a drive that took up most of the first quarter, Ohio State smashed Notre Dame the rest of the way and looks ready to claim the program’s first national title since the 2014 season. The Buckeyes shook off a season-ending loss to Michigan and have ripped through the toughest possible path of any of the teams in the first 12-team College Football Playoff. While the Buckeyes finish the blowout, Andy and Ari break down where this 2024-2025 team fits in Ohio State’s storied football history. Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/LPmKR8M7_5A 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.

Jan 20, 2025 • 58min
Ohio State's Will Howard vs. Notre Dame's Riley Leonard | Which transfer QB LIFTS the trophy?
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. Axia Time is the offical timepiece for both the College Football Playoff and the Heisman trophy and probably the best kept secret in college football. Their timepieces are heirloom quality and among the coolest designs in the college space. Axia Time has created a series of limited-edition timepieces for all 12 teams in the college football playoff. each design is limited to only 100 pieces. Check out your team’s cfp designs at axiatime.com, but you better act fast because they will sell out. Use code ARI&ANDY for 10 percent off a CFP timepiece. This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES(0:00-0:37) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs Pre-Roll(0:38-15:55) Intro: LIVE from Atlanta(15:56-17:48) AxiaTime.com(17:49-24:21) What would a win mean for Ryan Day?(24:22-27:54) PrizePicks (27:55-32:58) Jim Nagy joins(32:59-43:33) Jalen Milroe at the Senior Bowl(43:34-53:16) Closing out with Jim Nagy(53:17-58:20) Closing out; see you TONIGHT The big day is finally here! Ohio State faces Notre Dame in Atlanta for the national title tonight, and Andy and Ari are on the scene. What did Ari learn this weekend from Ryan Day about his journey to this point? What can Notre Dame do to overcome a talent deficit? Later, Reese’s Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy helps break down the quarterback matchup between Ohio State’s Will Howard and Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard, both of whom will play in the Senior Bowl next week. Jim also explains what former Alabama QB Jalen Milroe needs to do to convince NFL teams he’s worth a higher draft pick. Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/IE_ee-eQHpg 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.

Jan 18, 2025 • 28min
Four quarters to DESTINY with Notre Dame’s Pat Coogan and Ohio State’s J.T. Tuimoloau
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11. Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. As we are just days away from the National Championship, Andy & Ari are on-site in Atlanta for the first 12-Team CFP National Championship. Watch here as Andy & Ari catch up with Brian Hartline, Pat Coogan, and JT Tuimoloau in a special edition of Andy & Ari On3. (0:00-1:00) Intro(1:01-11:11) Brian Hartline Joins(11:12-13:42) Wrapping up with Brian Hartline(13:43-21:39) Notre Dame's Pat Coogan Joins(21:40-24:40) Wrapping up with Pat Coogan(24:41-27:20) JT Tuimoloau Joins(27:21-28:16) Conclusion, See you Monday! Watch us on YouTube instead! 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.

Jan 16, 2025 • 55min
How Fox’s Joel Klatt would FIX the College Football Playoff
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11. Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you’re looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code STAPLES, or you can visit this link here:https://tidd.ly/3BY2Amh (0:00-1:11) Intro(1:12-2:50) AxiaTime.com(2:51 -21:52) Joel Klatt joins(21:53-23:31) PrizePicks(23:32-40:50) Joel Klatt's 14 Team College Football Playoff(40:51-42:45) State & Liberty(42:46-48:19) Wrapping up With Joel(48:20-52:29) Joel Klatt's Rule for Life(52:30-55:18) Conclusion Joel Klatt from the Joel Klatt Show and Fox Sports joins us on today's show, and we talk with him about everything College Football. What does Joel think about the National Championship game on Monday, and what does Joel Klatt's 14-Team College Football Playoff look like? Andy & Ari talk with Joel about all of that and more. A great conversation you don't want to miss on Andy & Ari. Watch us on YouTube instead! 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.

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 6min
Breaking down Notre Dame's path to PULLING THE UPSET | What does Booger McFarland text Brian Kelly?
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11. Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. This show is sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES(0:00-0:35) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs(0:36-1:39) Intro: Just a few days from the Championship(1:40-4:11) Ari shows off the new helmet(4:12-16:37) Booger McFarland joins the show(16:38-21:29) Booger on LSU(21:30-25:31) Booger on NIL(25:32-33:32) Closing out with Booger McFarland(33:33-43:47) Ari's New Helmet, Life Lessons, and First Cars(43:48-50:23) Jeremiyah Love vs Ohio State(50:24-58:12) Ryan Day and Lou Holtz(58:13-1:03:14) Can Notre Dame pull it off?(1:03:15-1:06:09) Conclusion; Sauciest Take ESPN’s Booger McFarland joins to break down the national title game between Ohio State and Notre Dame. Booger, who was on two Super Bowl-winning teams, explains what it’s like to play in a game when all eyes are on you. The LSU alum also tells Andy and Ari what he texts LSU what he texts Tigers coach Brian Kelly. Later, Andy, Ari and producer River give their sauciest takes for the national title game. Can Fighting Irish tailback Jeremiyah Love back up his request to play the Buckeyes in the national title game? Watch us live on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/hllz7zLheGU 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.


