

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 5, 2024 • 1h 15min
My Favorite Game: 1993 Sugar Bowl - Alabama vs Miami | 2005 Alamo Bowl - Nebraska vs Michigan
Before we head into the holiday weekend, it's only right that we revisit the My Favorite Game series. Last go around, we took a look at Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State, and Georgia. This time, we visit the 1993 Sugar Bowl between Alabama and Miami and the 2005 Alamo Bowl between Nebraska and Michigan. Tim Watts from BamaOnline joins us while Sean Callahan from HuskerOnline joins as.(0:00-1:52) Intro of My Favorite Games(1:52-39:53) Tim Watts joins to recap the 1993 Sugar Bowl(39:54-40:19) Wrapping up Sugar Bowl, Introducing Alamo Bowl(40:20-1:13:23) Sean Callahan joins to recap the WILD 2005 Alamo Bowl(1:13:24-1:14:53) Conclusion - See you Next week!Visit BamaOnline here: https://www.on3.com/teams/alabama-crimson-tide/Visit HuskerOnline here: https://www.on3.com/teams/nebraska-cornhuskers/Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sportsHost: Andy StaplesGuests: Tim Watts, Sean CallahanProducer: 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 4, 2024 • 32min
YOUR Survival Guide to the 2024 College Football Season | Everything You Need to Know for the Season
Happy 4th of July! As you enjoy your holiday with friends and family, be sure you are prepared to talk college football. This past weekend, our producer River Bailey had an experience where some of his friends didn't know the grand scheme of college football entering this season, which sparked today's special 4th of July episode.(0:00-1:27) Intro(1:28-5:34) Producer River joins to Explain his Weekend(5:35-7:05) Overall Guide Intro(7:04-10:46) Explaining the Big Ten(10:45-15:16) Explaining the SEC(15:17-18:02) Explaining the Big 12 Conference(18:03-20:50) Explaining the New-Look ACC(20:51-22:51) What happened to the PAC-12?(22:52-23:32) Looking at the Group of 5(23:33-29:38) Explaining the 12-Team CFP(29:39-32:23) Conclusion, Wrapping UpWant to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sportsHost: 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 3, 2024 • 1h 3min
What kind of coach will YOU be in Dynasty Mode? | UTSA coach Jeff Traylor starts a new era
It’s a Wednesday edition of Dear Andy, but we’ve also got more EA Sports College Football 25 info AND a special guest.(0:00-1:28) Intro(1:29-3:29) Utah State Firing Blake Anderson(3:30-12:05) EA Sports Dynasty Deep Dive(12:04-33:20) Welcoming UTSA Coach Jeff Traylor(33:21-37:57) Dear Andy, Will EA Sports Educate Fans?(37:58-41:33) Which fans are most educated about their team and CFB?(41:34-44:37) If Florida goes 9-3, do the Gators make the CFP?(44:38-47:25) Does finishing in last place guarantee a coach gets fired?(47:26-51:02) Most Shocking: Georgia Tech winning ACC, USC winning Big Ten, or Oregon losing 3+ and missing CFP?(51:03-55:28) Average finish in recruiting rankings for a Big 12 team to compete?(55:29-1:01:07) Tastiest Mascots in CFB(1:01:08-1:02:39) Conclusion, Happy 4th of July!Andy examines the newest info drop from EA Sports. This time, it’s Dynasty Mode. What kind of coach will Andy choose to be? Will he try to recruit more from the high school ranks or take the Coach Prime/Lane Kiffin route? The possibilities look very intriguing.Next, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor joins the show to discuss the transition from high school coach so good they named the stadium after him to college head coach. Traylor explains the pros and cons of the transfer portal at his level, and he discusses how to hang on to good players when other programs come knocking. He also talks about how different it will be without stalwarts Frank Harris and Rashad Wisdom, who started all four of Traylor's previous seasons at UTSA.Then it’s time for your questions.Will the video game make people better fans or more annoying fans?Is finishing No. 16 (or No. 17 or No. 18) in a conference grounds for automatic firing?Which school has the tastiest mascot?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/2jF_lVTZDtgHost: 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 2, 2024 • 57min
CALLING MY SHOT: 10 predictions for the 2024 College Football Season | What can Nebraska be in 2024?
Andy offers his boldest predictions for the 2024 season, including…How many SEC teams will make the College Football Playoff…What happens next at Nebraska and Colorado…Which coach will win his way off the hot seat…(0:00-1:58) Calling my shot Intro(1:59-8:22) Joe Castiglione Sounds Off(8:22-14:22) This will be the most electrifying season since 2007(14:23-19:57) 5 SEC Teams in 12 Team CFP(19:58-24:05) Nebraska will start the 2024 season 7-0(24:09-27:39) Colorado will make a bowl game(27:40-33:28) Miami will play in the ACC Title Game(33:29-37:55) Arch Manning Will Start a Game at QB, but Quinn Ewers will remain QB1(37:56-43:18) 2024 Heisman winner will start with larger than +2000 odds(43:19-47:38) Baylor's Dave Aranda will be this year's version of Neal Brown(47:39-50:35) Watch out for Missouri's Running Back room(50:36-55:12) Liberty Will go Undefeated and Miss the CFP(55:13-57:06) Conclusion, Wrapping Up - Dear Andy tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.comWant to watch the show instead? Head over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/gHdCDQV2tNEHost: 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 1, 2024 • 1h 10min
IT JUST MEANS MORE for Oklahoma and Texas | The SEC Officially Welcomes Sooners and Longhorns
The calendar turns a new page and the SEC gains two new members! The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns are officially introduced as the newest members of the Southeastern Conference. To commemorate, we check in on the energy and buzz in both Norman and Austin.(0:00-2:15) Intro, Happy Moving Day(2:16-5:49) Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia III join to discuss Oklahoma(5:50-11:31) History that led to Oklahoma joining the SEC(11:32-22:23) How Oklahoma Fits into the SEC(22:24-30:02) Oklahoma's Rivalries in the SEC(30:03-33:58) Wrapping up with Eddie and George(33:59-42:34) Joe Cook from Inside Texas joins(42:35-51:00) Impact of Texas' win over Alabama in 2023(51:01-53:42) Oklahoma joining Texas in the SEC(53:43-1:07:15) Return of the Texas A&M rivalry(1:07:15-1:09:28) Wrapping up with Joe(1:09:29-1:10:11) ConclusionWant to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sportsHost: Andy StaplesGuests: Eddie Radosevich, George Stoia, Joe CookProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
Can the EA Sports video game ratings predict real-life performances of 2024 college football teams?
Andy and On3 national writer Jesse Simonton use the EA Sports offense and defense unit rankings released Thursday as a jumping-off point to discuss the how the real-life versions of these units will fare.(0:00-2:26) Intro - EA Sports Offensive and Defensive Rakings(2:27-3:24) Jesse Simonton joins to break down the rankings(3:25-6:51) Colorado ranked too high?(6:52-8:23) USC Rankings(8:24-11:07) Ohio State(11:08-15:11) Georgia's Ranking(15:12-16:39) Liberty on the game(16:40-18:23) Miami(18:24-22:47) Alabama(22:48-28:34) Omission of Tennessee(28:35-32:24) Clemson(32:25-35:15) Ole Miss(35:16-38:09) Florida at #25 on defense(38:10-42:19) LSU(42:20-45:51) Sneaky Defense: Texas A&M(45:52-50:09) Penn State(50:10-53:20) SMU Ponies(53:21-55:10) UCF Knights(55:11-57:45) Big 12 Outlook(57:46-1:01:48) Wrapping up with Jesse(1:01:49-1:04:10) Who is YOUR Dynasty Team?(1:04:11-1:05:09) Conclusion, see you Monday!Do Georgia and Oregon really have the best offenses? EA Sports didn’t have Tennessee in its top 25 on offense or defense, but where should the Volunteers actually fall? (Andy and Jesse will remind game-makers that James Pearce Jr. is a person who exists.) Is Colorado really going to be as good on each side of the ball as the video game rankings suggest?Also, will LSU and USC improve enough on defense in real life to be among the top 25 units? Because if they are, then those programs might be looking at College Football Playoff berths.Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/ZoVfZQPTg5IHost: Andy StaplesGuest: Jesse SimontonProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 2min
The college football coaches you need to watch in 2024 if you think your team may need a new coach
It’s a Dear Andy show, and you’ve sent some spectacular questions…(0:00-0:57) Intro(0:58-8:49) EA Sports Update(8:50-30:20) Rising Head Coaches (30:21-35:49) The Future on Conferences(35:50-39:49) College Football 101(39:50-45:34) October 12th and a Wedding(45:35-52:09) Traveling West of the Mississippi this season(52:10-1:01:29) Random Ranking - Albums(1:01:30-1:01:50) ConclusionWhich coaches should fans whose teams might need new coaches be watching? Liberty’s Jamey Chadwell? USF’s Alex Golesh? Georgia defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann?Will giant conferences kill conference pride?What are the best five games to attend this season in the western part of the country?How do two friends — an Ohio State grad and a Penn State grad — handle another friend’s wedding on Oct. 12? That’s the day Ohio State plays at Oregon and Penn State plays at USC.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/UIf_Y1kQuLwHost: 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.

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 10min
What do 5-stars in the Class of 2025 want most? | Should a QB ever say no to Lincoln Riley?
Phillip Dukes, the host of On3’s Five-Star Flex, joins Andy for an in-depth conversation about the new world of recruiting.(0:00-1:36) Intro(1:37-15:22) Jim Schlossnagle leaves A&M for Texas - What NOT to do(15:23-18:15) Phillip Dukes Joins(18:15-25:23) Lincoln Riley and QB's(25:24-28:59) Other Positions and Coaches that are tied together(29:00-36:43) What are Five Stars actually looking for?(36:44-43:16) Forbes Rappers List(43:17-1:09:13) EA Sports Toughest Places to Play(1:09:14-1:10:16) Conclusion, Dear Andy tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.comWhat are five-star recruits in the class of 2025 looking for in a school? Money? Development? Championships? Early playing time?Andy and Dukes also discuss the decision JuJu Lewis has to make as he decides whether to stick with his USC commitment or play for Coach Prime at Colorado. Should ANY QB with an offer from Lincoln Riley’s team ever consider another school? And is there another school/coach/position combination with a similar reputation for development?Later, Andy gives his critique of the EA Sports Toughest College Football Environment list while offering his own list for you to critique.EA Sports had Texas A&M’s Kyle Field as the toughest place to play. Andy chose a different SEC school.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/a1OwhrLfv_wHost: Andy StaplesGuest: Phillip Dukes, AKA "Dukes The Scoop"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.

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 13min
College football coaching staffs are about to BLOW UP | Will Georgia PILLAGE USC's recruiting class?
We'll talk unlimited coaches and big recruiting news, but first congratulations to the Tennessee Volunteers for winning the baseball national title. Daddy hats for everyone!(0:00-6:25) Intro - a Comment from Brandon on USC(6:26-9:39) Congratulations to Tennessee on being CWS Champs!(9:40-13:55) Welcome back, Longhorn Network(13:56-27:54) Pete Nakos Joins to discuss coaching rule changes(27:55-33:05) Houston Christian Challenges House Settlement(33:06-34:58) EA Sports Top 25 Tease(34:59-50:03) Steve Wiltfong from the Wiltfong Whiparound Joins! on USC(50:04-57:46) Steve Wiltfong on Oregon(57:47-1:03:39) Alabama with Kalen DeBoer after Saban(1:03:40-1:08:49) Michigan with Sherrone Moore after Harbaugh(1:08:50-1:11:33) Wrapping up With Steve(1:11:34-1:13:00) ConclusionAlso, the Longhorn Network -- which made Texas a lot of money but drove a wedge through the Big 12 -- will relaunch as a streaming service when Texas officially joins the SEC next week.Pete Nakos of On3 joins to discuss a potential rule change that would allow teams to have unlimited on-field coaches. The NCAA Division I Council is meeting Tuesday and Wednesday, and it is expected to pass a change that would lift the cap on on-field coaches. That cap currently is 10 assistants. If the change goes through, it could start a mini-coaching carousel as teams either promote analysts to on-field positions or hire extra coaches.Later, On3’s Steve Wiltfong joins Andy to discuss a busy week in the world of recruiting. USC recently lost two high-ranked defensive recruits for the class of 2025. One, edge rusher Isaiah Gibson, committed to Georgia Monday night? Could defensive lineman Justus Terry join Gibson soon? Meanwhile, quarterback JuJu Lewis — another USC commit — visited Colorado this past weekend.Alabama is on a recruiting hot streak as well. Meanwhile, Michigan has gone on a run in the past few weeks. Plus, the class of 2026 QB dominoes have started to fall.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/JEf7M5T4tV8Host: Andy StaplesGuests: Pete Nakos, Steve WiltfongProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 4min
How will the 12-team College Football Playoff affect the Heisman Trophy race?
Andy is BACK from vacation and … very little happened while he was gone.(0:00-3:02) Intro - We Are BACK! CWS Final TONIGHT(3:03-9:49) Les Miles Sues LSU(9:50-14:29) USC Recruiting Class(14:30-25:26) Jesse Simonton Joins to Discuss Heisman in the 12-Team CFP(25:27-49:39) Jesse reveals his Heisman Candidates(49:40-55:36) Defensive Players for Heisman?(55:37-59:00) Wrapping Up With Jesse(59:01-1:03:13) Social Media Trends with CFB Acconts(1:03:14-1:04:14) Conclusion, Wrapping UpLes Miles sued LSU over vacated wins, and a bunch of schools advertised their cheap in-game beer — or cheese, or SPAM — on Twitter.Tennessee and Texas A&M played two fun games over the weekend to set up a winner-take-all showdown on Monday at the men’s College World Series.Since it is prime arguing season, On3’s Jesse Simonton joins Andy to talk Heisman Trophy. Jesse spent last week breaking down potential candidates in the power conferences, and the race seems wide open. Plus, the new College Football Playoff format could affect how we view certain candidates.Who will enter the season with the best odds? And who aren’t we talking about right now who could burst on the scene and wind up in New York in December?Want to watch the show instead? We are LIVE, on YouTube and X/Twitter M-F, at 8 am et! https://www.youtube.com/live/P1sQtlLOT3g Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


