

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!
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Aug 2, 2024 • 60min
The Most IMPACTFUL College Football Transfers in 2024
Andy and On3 national scout Cody Bellaire break down the transfers who will make a huge difference in college football this season.(0:00-1:25) Intro(1:26-6:19) Joe Milton & The Patriots(6:20-7:15) Rara Thomas Dismissed from Georgia(7:16-8:43) Previewing Transfers of 2024(8:44-10:13) On3's Cody Bellaire joins(10:14-15:29) Ole Miss with Walter Nolen and Princely Umanmielen(15:30-19:09) Texas A&M DE Nic Scourton(19:10-22:21) Notre Dame WR Kris Mitchell(22:22-26:14) Ohio State DB Caleb Downs(26:15-29:29) Ohio State C Seth McLaughlin(29:30-32:30) Alabama C Parker Brailsford(32:31-35:44) Texas with Isaiah Bond and Amari Niblack(35:46-40:17) Baylor QB Dequan Finn(40:18-42:30) Kentucky QB Brock Vandagriff(42:31-45:29) QBs Aidan Chiles and Sam Leavitt(45:30-49:05) UCF QB KJ Jefferson(49:06-52:41) Arizona RB Jecory Merritt(52:42-59:11) Florida State with DJ Uiagalelei and Marvin Jones Jr(59:12-59:53) ConclusionHow big of a difference will Texas A&M transfer Walter Nolan and Florida transfer Princely Umanmielen make on the Ole Miss defensive line?What can Alabama transfer Caleb Downs do for Ohio State’s defense?How well do a pair of Alabama transfers fit into the Texas offense?Which familiar quarterback in a new place can make an already lively Big 12 race even more interesting?How good of a job did Mike Norvell do in replenishing Florida State’s roster through the portal? Want to watch the show on YouTube? Join us LIVE, M-F at 8 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 15min
Can any second-year transfer QB make the Burrow-Daniels leap? | Nico Iamaleava is READY
It’s a Dear Andy show. Andy answers your questions, but first…(0:00-4:33) Introduction(4:34-23:39) Nico Iamaleava speaks at Tennessee(23:40-29:06) "We're in LA!" - DeShaun Foster(29:07-33:48) Former Head Coaches joining TCU's Staff(33:49-38:58) Transfer QBs making a Jump in Year 2, Kyron Drones(38:59-41:32) Shedeur Sanders at Colorado(41:33-44:57) Haynes King at Georgia Tech(44:58-46:50) Graham Mertz at Florida(46:51-48:25) Payton Thorne at Auburn(48:26-49:52) Alan Bowman at Oklahoma State(49:53-51:22) Cade McNamara at Iowa(51:23-55:30) Kalen DeBoer still at Alabama if Washington won Championship?(55:31-1:00:28) The Effect of 105 Scholarships(1:00:29-1:03:03) Iowa Averaging... 24 points a game?(1:03:04-1:12:19) The Future of the ACC(1:12:20-1:14:27) CFP Scenarios(1:14:28-1:15:17) Conclusion - have more questions? Send them to andystapleson3@gmail.comTennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava spoke ahead of camp opening, and Andy breaks down the utterances of a QB that has been generating buzz since before he committed. Now, Nico is QB1 and headed into his first season as a starter.UCLA coach DeShaun Foster froze during his opening statement at Big Ten media days, and he’s now turned the best line of that opening statement into a T-shirt that doubles as a recruiting tool.TCU has added two former head coaches to its staff.Now it’s time for Dear Andy, and you have some great questions.What second-year transfer quarterback might make a Joe Burrow-Jayden Daniels leap?What would Kalen DeBoer have done if Washington had won the national title?What happens if Iowa’s offense is… average to above-average?Host: Andy StaplesProducer: 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 31, 2024 • 1h 5min
Which Year 2 coach makes the leap? Freeze, Prime, Rhule or Fickell? | Northwestern's David Braun
This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos, shorts and swim trunks. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers.(0:00-1:14) Intro(1:15-3:56) More Connor Stalions Fallout?(3:57-7:47) Dukes The Scoop Joins, Wraps up Stalions talk(7:48-12:09) Auburn's Recruiting Heater(12:10-12:56) Ad(12:57-23:14) Continuing the Discussion on Auburn(23:15-29:10) 2nd Year Coaches: Deion Sanders at Colorado(29:11-33:45) 2nd Year Coaches: Matt Rhule at Nebraska(33:46-37:55) 2nd Year Coaches: Luke Fickell at Wisconsin(37:56-40:58) 2nd Year Coaches: Alex Golesh at USF(40:59-47:38) 2nd Year Coaches: Brent Key at Georgia Tech(47:39-48:56) Dukes' Special Shoutout(48:57-49:20) Closing out with Dukes(49:21-1:00:56) Northwestern's David Braun Joins(1:00:57-1:04:32) Wrapping Up; Dear Andy Tomorrow!Phillip Dukes, the host of On3’s Five-Star Flex, joins Andy to discuss Auburn’s recent recruiting hot streak. The guys then follow yesterday’s discussion of first-year coaches with a discussion of second-year coaches — starting with the Tigers’ Hugh Freeze.Out of a group that includes Freeze, Colorado’s Deion Sanders, Nebraska’s Matt Rhule and Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell, who is poised for the biggest jump from year one to year two?Later, Northwestern coach David Braun — another second-year head coach — joins Andy to discuss how his team came together last year under bizarre circumstances and how he has worked to explain to his players that this is a new season with a new set of challenges.And there may be even more fallout from the Connor Stalions case — but this time not at Michigan.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/Ou4WRdPqJak Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 20min
Ranking the first-year college football coach tiers | Two fascinating Golden Gophers
Andy breaks down the first-year coaches as they begin their first preseason camps.(0:00-8:24) Intro: Michigan Receiving Allegations?(8:25-19:15) Sherrone Moore and Kalen DeBoer(19:16-29:33) Brent Brennan and Mike Elko(29:33-38:50) Curt Cignetti, Fran Brown, Manny Diaz, & Bill O'Brien(38:51-44:50) Jeff Lebby, Jedd Fisch, and Jonathan Smith(44:51-46:20) Wrapping up First Year Coaches(46:21-53:09) Mississippi State Head Coach Jeff Lebby joins(53:10-1:02:09) Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen joins(1:02:10-1:12:23) Minnesota QB Max Brosmer joins(1:12:24-1:19:27) Minnesota RB Darius Taylor joins(1:19:28-1:19:56) ConclusionWho is under the most pressure? (Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer)Who faces the toughest rebuilding job? (It might be Washington’s Jedd Fisch)Who inherited the best situation? (Could be Arizona’s Brent Brennan)Whose team might surprise some opponents?One of those who may surprise is Mississippi State’s Jeff Lebby, who had to flip the Bulldogs’ roster. Andy discusses that flip and with Lebby. Plus, Andy talks to new Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen.Also, Andy talks to two very interesting Minnesota Golden Gophers. Quarterback Max Brosmer spent five years at New Hampshire, but he’ll spend his final season in the Big Ten. Meanwhile, tailback Darius Taylor looks poised to have a breakout year after averaging 133 rushing yards a game in an injury-shortened freshman season.Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F at 8 am et on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/B6hOuwaZXF0Host: Andy StaplesProducer: 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 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
Nebraska AD Troy Dannen has SEEN IT ALL in the past year | Wisconsin OT Jack Nelson revs up for 2024
We start with a visit from On3’s Pete Nakos to help translate the House v. NCAA settlement — which was submitted late last week to a federal court for review — into plain English. The NCAA and schools are trying to restrict NIL deals, but will that get approved by the judge? And even if it does, would it survive legal challenges down the road?(0:00-3:21) Intro - Georgia receiver arrested(3:21 -5:09) Previewing the show(5:10-5:46) Pete Nakos joins(5:47-19:51) House Settlement Update(26:33-42:34) Nebraska AD Troy Dannen Joins(42:35-50:18) Big Ten Discussion(50:20-57:32) Wisconsin OL Jack Nelson joins(57:33-1:00:46) ConclusionAndy and Pete will try to figure out how college sports will actually work in a post-House settlement world.Next, Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen joins the show to talk about all the recent changes in college sports — and he has an incredibly unique perspective. This time last year, Dannen was Tulane’s AD. Soon after, he was hired by Washington. While there, he worked on the Huskies’ transition to the Big Ten and had to replace a football coach when Kalen DeBoer left for Alabama. Then Trev Alberts left Nebraska for the Texas A&M AD job and Dannen was hired at Nebraska. Now he’s working on a 17-item action agenda handed to him by football coach Matt Rhule.Later, Andy talks to Wisconsin’s Jack Nelson, who is living a childhood dream as the Badgers’ left tackle. Nelson also knows how to bring a dead engine back to life. Plus, Andy asks if Wisconsin OC Phil Longo has ever quoted Bruce Lee during a meeting.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/VuRtL5eEqXEHost: Andy StaplesProducer: 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 26, 2024 • 59min
Donovan Edwards and Michigan are ready to RUN IT BACK | Washington coach Jedd Fisch
(0:00-0:40) Intro(0:41-5:37) Michigan at Big Ten Media Days(5:38-19:19) Donovan Edwards at Big Ten Media Days(19:20-27:06) Dan Lannign at Big Ten Media Days(27:07-34:06) Oregon LB Jeffrey Bassa joins the show(34:07-50:19) Washington Head Coach Jedd Fisch Joins(50:20-57:52) Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti Joins(57:53-58:37) Conclusion - See you next week!With all the talk about Ohio State’s offseason roster moves and Oregon’s entry into the Big Ten, it’s easy to forget that the Big Ten also is home to the defending national champs. Michigan visited Big Ten Media Days on Thursday and offered a reminder that while the Wolverines lost a lot of great players to the NFL, the cupboard isn’t bare.One potential breakout star is Donovan Edwards, who struggled through a disappointing 2023 season before exploding for 104 yards and two touchdowns on just six carries in the national title game win against Washington.Edwards talked Thursday about how he got through last season and how much he’s grown ahead of this season.Next, Andy breaks down Oregon coach Dan Lanning’s discussion of recruiting. Oregon has a big NIL war chest, but not an unlimited one. But does it bother Lanning that his recruiting success is credited to NIL deals when recruiting wins at Georgia or Ohio State are credited differently?After that, Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa discusses the huge expectations for the Ducks.Then we look at the other side of the Oregon-Washington rivalry as new Huskies coach Jedd Fisch joins Andy to talk about rebuilding a team that won’t look anything like the one that played for a national title.Andy is then joined by another first-year coach — Indiana’s Curt Cignetti. Cignetti won big at James Madison, and he’s loaded the Hoosiers’ roster with veteran transfers who played well at the Group of 5 level. Will that method produce a quick start at a place not known for winning football?Want to watch the show instead? Join us M-F, LIVE, at 8 am et on YouTube!Host: Andy StaplesProducer: 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 25, 2024 • 1h 16min
James Franklin has 2 NEW coordinators and 8 more chances at the CFP | UCLA coach Deshaun Foster
Everyone had a interesting story at Big Ten media days on Wednesday, so we’ll whip around the league.(0:00-3:21) Intro(3:22-12:15) James Franklin Joins(12:16-18:00) Deshaun Foster's Opening Statement(18:01-24:20) Deshaun Foster Interview(24:21-35:55) Lincoln Riley Entering Year 3(35:56-37:15) Nebraska Discussion(37:16-43:07) Huskers Center Ben Scott Joins(43:08-50:54) Nebraska's Ty Robinson Joins(50:55-1:13:59) John Canzano joins(1:14:00-1:15:27) ConclusionPenn State coach James Franklin joins the show to discuss how new coordinators Andy Kotelnicki (offense) and Tom Allen (defense) will blend what they’ve done in the past with what Penn State players have done. Franklin also weighs in a classic Pennsylvania debate: Sheetz or Wawa?New UCLA coach DeShaun Foster’s opening statement got panned by the Internet, but the Internet should have listened to how Foster answered the questions he got about taking over the Bruins under less-than-ideal circumstances. Foster joined Andy to talk about replacing Chip Kelly and about how he reshaping UCLA’s recruiting operation.Next, Andy breaks down some of USC coach Lincoln Riley’s answers at media days. Riley says USC is still playing catch-up, which probably isn’t satisfying to hear as year three begins. But if Riley is right about the defense getting better under new coordinator D’Anton Lynn, then there should be reason for excitement.Later, Andy talks to Nebraska center Ben Scott and defensive tackle Ty Robinson about being huge.Finally, Andy sits down with John Canzano (JohnCanzano.com (http://JohnCanzano.com)) to break down how the Big Ten became this new version of itself.Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, at 8 am et, M-F, on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/MTJP3eJzG70Host: Andy StaplesProducer: 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 24, 2024 • 1h 3min
It's National Title or BUST for Ohio State, Ryan Day | Can Lincoln Riley & USC adjust to the Big 10?
Ohio State was the main attraction on the first day of Big Ten media days, and the Buckeyes weren’t shying away from massive expectations or questions about their losing streak to Michigan.(0:00-1:18) Intro(1:19-6:38) An Update on the Jaden Rashada Suing Billy Napier Case(6:39-8:51) Spencer Holbrook from Lettermen Row Joins(8:52-14:02) Ryan Day chats with the guys from Lettermen Row(14:03-34:19) Continuing the Ohio State Discussion with Spencer(34:20-54:01) Geoff Schwartz Joins to talk USC, Oregon(54:02-1:00:27) Discussion on Washington Iowa(1:00:28-1:02:43) Conclusion - Bret Bielema's TattooFirst, Spencer Holbrook and Andy Backstrom of On3’s Lettermen Row talk to Day about the start of camp and the difficulty in choosing representatives from a team that could have a dozen captains.Next, Spencer joins Andy (Staples) to discuss the expectations surrounding Ohio State. Spencer also talks about the new dynamics as Day cedes offensive control to new coordinator Chip Kelly. Plus, how long will it be before Kansas State transfer Will Howard is named QB1?Later, Geoff Schwartz of SiriusXM joins Andy to discuss the new Big Ten. Geoff played at Oregon and is still getting used to being a Big Ten legend, but he has a lot of thoughts about Ohio State and its quest for a title and about why USC has not lived up to some lofty expectations in the early part of the Lincoln Riley era. Can the Trojans make a splash in year one in the Big Ten?Finally, Illinois coach Bret Bielema talks about his Iowa tattoo, because no Big Ten media days would be complete without the story.Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/id66I-VbnNoHost: Andy StaplesProducer: 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 23, 2024 • 58min
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips vows to FIGHT FSU and Clemson | WE’RE GETTING A CONNOR STALIONS DOC!
ACC commissioner Jim Phillips vowed on Monday that the conference will fight Florida State and Clemson as the league’s two best football-playing schools try to get out of the conference. This is as forceful as we’ve ever heard Phillips, but is it all bluster?(0:00-0:44) Intro(0:45-19:29) Jim Phillips at ACC Media Days(19:30-26:36) Connor Stalions Netflix Documentary(26:37-27:03) Dear Andy Intro(27:04-32:54) Does Ryan Day have to beat Michigan & win Big Ten?(32:55-38:53) 8th Place in the SEC?(38:54-43:42) Proof of the "Saban Discount"(43:43-46:41) Is #2 Seed better than #1 Seed?(46:42-50:09) LSU and Play Action(50:10-53:27) Kaidon Salter and Tennessee(53:28-57:42) Matthew McConnaughey effect(57:43-58:25) Conclusion - See you soon from Big Ten Media DaysMeanwhile, Netflix announced a documentary focusing on former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions called Sign Stealer will drop on Aug. 27. The doc is part of the UNTOLD series, which previously profiled Johnny Manziel and the Urban Meyer-era Florida teams. Will Stalions spill any secrets? Will anything new come out at all? Will he read from the manifesto?Next, Andy answers your questions. Among them…Just how bad does Ryan Day need to beat Michigan this year? And win the B1G?Eight SEC teams expect to make the College Football Playoff. Which one of those is finishing No. 8 in the conference (and definitely not making the CFP)?Is the No. 2 seed better than the No. 1 seed in the CFP?Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/F3qMjzWX87IHost: Andy StaplesProducer: 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 22, 2024 • 1h 20min
Can Bush Hamdan INVIGORATE Kentucky's offense? | Todd Gurley on college athletes getting paid
Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.(0:00-4:01) Intro(4:02-6:35) Questions for the ACC, Newcomers(6:36-7:59) Cal - Is Jaydn Ott the best RB in the ACC?(8:00-10:24) Stanford - Is Elic Ayomanor the best WR in the ACC?(10:25-13:39) SMU, Did you build enough depth on the line?(13:40-16:35) Gametime Ad(16:36-34:05) Kentucky OC Bush Hamdan joins(34:06-37:51) Clemson - Is this it?(37:52-40:37) Florida State, Can DJU lead you to the CFP?(40:38-43:00) Miami, can the steak match the Sizzle?(43:01-45:37) North Carolina - Coach Brown, are you sandbagging us?(45:38-55:49) Todd Gurley joins(55:50-58:22) Boston College - How good can Bill O'Brien & Thomas Castellanos be?(58:23-59:14) Duke, thank you for bringing 2 quarterbacks(59:15-1:01:03) Georgia Tech, can you shock the world? (Or multiple continents)(1:01:04-1:02:22) Pittsburgh, will you come out of nowhere this year?(1:02:23-1:03:56) Syracuse - Kyle McCord revenge tour?(1:03:57-1:05:52) Virginia, does Tony Muskett going to media days mean no Anthony Colandrea?(1:05:53-1:07:53) Virginia Tech - Is it your time to climb back to the top?(1:07:54-1:12:09) Wake Forest, Have you found your way?(1:12:10-1:14:35) Louisville, How good can you be with a healthy Tyler Shough?(1:14:36-1:17:10) NC State, Can you carry the torch early for your conference?(1:17:11-1:19:36) ACC's Outlook(1:19:37-1:20:23) Conclusion - Dear Andy Tomorrow! Send your questions to andystapleson3@gmail.comKentucky’s offense has been trying to recapture the magic of 2021 for two seasons without much success, but the Wildcats have high hopes with a new transfer quarterback (Brock Vandagriff from Georgia) and a new coordinator (Bush Hamdan from Boise State). Hamdan joins the show to discuss how he made his way from Kuwait City to college football fields across America. Hamdan also explains his role in suggesting one of the most iconic plays in college football history. He also talks about the development of Vandagriff and Kentucky’s 2024 offense.Former Georgia tailback Todd Gurley also joins the show. Gurley discusses what it’s been like watching Georgia’s rise. He also explains how the 2012 SEC Championship Game taught him that he’d definitely make it in the NFL. Gurley also explains how happy he is for players who can now make NIL money, and he looks back on how strange it was that he once got suspended four games for signing autographs.Later, Andy previews ACC media days with questions for every ACC team. Yes, all 17 of them.Sample question: Are you sandbagging on us, Mack Brown?Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/Psz91yTxuRMHost: Andy StaplesProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


