Andy & Ari On3

It’s a Dear Andy episode, and you have some incredible questions…(0:00-4:05) Intro - Lakers Targeting Dan Hurley(4:06-46:18) Dear Andy, Can Ole Miss win the SEC or Colorado win the CFP?(16:19-25:06) What does Ryan Day need to do different?(25:07-35:11) This year's version of TCU/Washington(35:12-39:49) Oklahoma's Offensive Line(39:50-42:43) Conferences moving back to divisions?(42:44-46:32) Louisville and the playoffs?(46:33-49:24) Florida vs Miami or Clemson vs Georgia(49:25-52:52) Florida's Baking Team(52:53-55:21) ConclusionShould a listener put down a future on Ole Miss winning the SEC in 2024?Who is the 2023 Washington or 2022 TCU in 2024?What does Ohio State coach Ryan Day have to do differently to win a national title?Will conferences ever go back to divisions?And much more…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/Y9WAJva4uTwHost: 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.

This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week.(0:00-1:26) Intro(1:27-7:04) Pete Nakos joins to talk NIL Survey(7:05-10:56) Real NIL vs Roster Value(10:57-24:23) Future of College Football(24:24-26:10) Wrapping up with Pete(26:11-34:36) Steve Wiltfong from the WIltfong Whiparound joins(34:37-43:50) Julian Lewis(43:51-46:20) A look at Michigan(46:21-49:31) Names to watch(49:32-53:37) Nebraska(53:38-54:17) Michael Fasusi and Texas?(54:18-58:48) Missouri's Recruiting(58:49-1:01:15) Clemson and Dabo(1:01:16-1:06:33) Ohio State(1:06:34-1:10:09) Wrapping up with Steve(1:10:10-1:13:50) Conclusion - Dear Andy TomorrowSend your Dear Andy questions to AndyStaplesOn3@gmail.comOn3’s Pete Nakos joins Andy to discuss some very interesting information that came out of the On3 Elite Series last week. Players anonymously answered a survey about NIL and how it is affecting their recruitment, and the results were surprising.Plus, Florida is the latest state to allow NIL for high-schoolers. Two players who attended the Elite Series, receiver Jamie Ffrench and DB Vernell Brown III, have already struck deals with American Eagle.We move from Nakosifications to Fong Bombs as On3’s Steve Wiltfong joins to break down a news-heavy week for the recruiting class of 2025. QB Keelon Russell (Duncanville, Texas) flipped his commitment from SMU to Alabama on Tuesday. Who might be the next to flip? Also, which schools gained ground with top recruits during the first big official visit weekend of the cycle?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/UtzKYOzBqNgHost: 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.

The College Football Hall of Fame ballot is out for the induction class of 25, and it is a STAR-STUDDED list. Nick Saban and Aaron Donald are among the no-brainers, but the rest of the choices for the members of the National Football Foundation will be brutally difficult. Andy breaks down the candidates.Andy also explains why Mike Leach isn’t on the ballot — and why he should be.(0:00-2:34) Intro(2:35-16:24) Escape Velocity: Deion Sanders and Caitlin Clark(16:25-25:27) Hall of Fame Ballots(25:28-30:46) Mike Leach left off ballot(30:47-50:36) EA Sports - Peak Behind the Curtain(50:37-1:01:52) Notre Dame Commit Will Black joins(1:01:53-1:04:18) ConclusionNext, Andy chats with Ben Haumiller and Christian McLeod of EA Sports about the process of bringing back the college football video game. Haumiller and McLeod both worked on the old game and kept the fires burning until they could bring it back this year.Follow Ben Haumiller here: https://x.com/BenHaumillerFollow Christian McLeod here: https://x.com/CMcLeod_EAAndy also catches up with top offensive tackle recruit Will Black, a Canadian import who plans to play at Notre Dame. Will explains why he chose the Fighting Irish and what he hopes to get out of his time in South Bend.Follow Will Black here: https://x.com/will_black60Plus, the Super Regionals are set in college baseball!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/tJLRlfIqIR8Host: Andy StaplesGuests: Ben Haumiller, Christian McLeod, Will BlackProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big 12 is a league that feels like anyone could win, and Ari Temkin from Big 12 Radio on Sirius XM joins us to preview each and every team of the league. We take a DEEP DIVE into the Big 12 here(0:00-2:01) Intro(2:02-8:30) Ari Temkin Joins(8:31-15:57) Arizona Wildcats(15:58-22:23) Arizona State Sun Devils(22:24-29:08) Baylor Bears(29:09-34:01) Cincinnati Bearcats(34:02-40:14) BYU Cougars(40:15-49:31) Colorado Buffaloes (49:32-52:51) Houston Cougars(52:52-56:43) Iowa State Cyclones(56:44-1:03:34) Kansas Jayhawks(1:03:35-1:08:10) Kansas State Wildcats(1:08:11-1:11:49) Oklahoma State Cowboys(1:11:50-1:15:27) TCU Horned Frogs(1:15:28-1:20:55) Texas Tech Red Raiders(1:20:56-1:25:35) UCF Knights(1:25:36-1:28:46) Utah Utes(1:28:47-1:32:38) West Virginia Mountaineers(1:32:39-1:25:04) Top 3 Big 12 Games(1:25:05-1:35:40) Wrapping UpWant to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sportsHost: Andy StaplesGuest: Ari TemkinProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a Dear Andy show, but before we get to your questions, there is a ton of news to discuss…(0:00-13:16) Intro: More Kickoff Times Announced(13:17-24:31) Pete Nakos Joins to break down Transfer Portal Settlement(24:32-28:44) Governance of College Sports moving forward(28:45-28:59) Dear Andy Intro(29:00-34:59) Hot Seat Watch - Recap of Eliah Drinkwitz and Neal Brown(35:00-43:27) Billy Napier(43:28-47:59) Sam Pittman(48:00-51:07) Dave Aranda(51:08-57:26) Colorado Miss Bowl Game AND Travis Hunter win Heisman?(57:25-59:03) Arch Manning takes over or Non-Power 2 Champion?(59:04-1:09:10) SEC Trips on November 9th and 16th for Jim(1:09:11-1:10:20) Wrapping up the week(1:10:21-1:12:37) Northwestern's Temporary HomeThe SEC dropped a bunch of early-season kickoff times Thursday and — more importantly — promised to deliver the kickoff times for most of the rest of the season on June 11. Of note, the first SEC edition of the Red River Rivalry will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. CT. Also, the Egg Bowl (Mississippi State at Ole Miss) and Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate (Georgia Tech at Georgia) are moving to Black Friday.In other news, the NCAA settled a federal lawsuit with the Department of Justice and various state attorneys general over transfer rules. Essentially, there won’t be any. On3’s Pete Nakos will explain why the NCAA rolled over on an issue that has a huge effect on football and basketball.Now it’s time for your questions…Which coaches could make an off-the-hot-seat comeback the way West Virginia’s Neal Brown did last year?Could two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter win the Heisman Trophy if the Buffaloes don’t make a bowl game?Which SEC games should Jim from Michigan attend in November?What is more likely: Arch Manning takes over for Ewers during the season, or a non-Power 2 school wins the Natty?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/7fTvJO7WwXYHost: 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.

Andy got a chance to play EA Sports College Football 25, which has been a near-constant topic of discussion on the show since the announcement that the beloved video game franchise would return after a 13-year absence. He explains what he learned during a trip last week to EA Sports headquarters in Orlando.(0:00-3:27) Intro(3:28-5:23) Breaking Down EA Sports(5:24-12:50) Differences in Madden and College Football(12:51-18:12) Overall Gameplay(18:13-24:27) Mechanical Changes(24:28-25:37) O-Line Protections(25:38-31:04) Dynasty Mode(31:05-34:49) Road to Glory Mode(34:50-37:44) Wrapping up EA Sports(37:45-39:07) Ask me anything!(39:08-41:21) Crowds in the game?(41:21 -45:28) Equipment(45:29-47:11) Gameplay smooth?(47:12-51:16) Fowler/Herbstreit in the Game(51:17-52:37) Anything not good in the game?(52:38-53:11) Mascots in the game(53:12-54:53) Bands play fight songs?(54:54-57:52) Playbooks?(57:53-1:00:44) Music in the game(1:00:45-1:02:48) Stadium Renovations(1:02:49-1:03:19) Weather Affect Gameplay?(1:03:20-1:04:46) Tennessee - Checker Neyland(1:04:47-1:06:06) Kicking Mechanics(1:06:07-1:06:30) Turn off NIL and Transfer Portal?(1:06:31-1:06:49) Dynamic Crowd?(1:06:50-1:08:43) Coaches in the game(1:08:44-1:09:31) Virginia Tech and Enter Sandman in game?(1:09:32-1:10:03) More Cowbell at Mississippi State(1:10:04-1:11:40) Team Builder Settings(1:11:41-1:12:49) Player Ratings Release?(1:12:50-1:13:24) Crowd Rush the Field?(1:13:25-1:13:49) Neck at LSU?(1:13:50-1:14:50) Realignment Discussion in the Game(1:14:51-1:16:07) Create a head coach(1:16:08-1:17:47) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow!Andy talks gameplay, the college football game versus the Madden NFL franchise, Dynasty mode and Road To Glory mode. The attention to detail is spectacular, and college football nerds will appreciate the care put into recreating the world of each individual program.After Andy explains what he learned from playing the game, he answers your questions about the game.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/0M0ZIeNHukYHost: 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.

This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week.(0:00-4:29) Intro - NIL Elite Series Day 2(4:30-18:14) Jesse Simonton joins from SEC Spring Meetings(18:15-22:31) House v NCAA Conversation(22:32-27:47) Walk-Ons in the future(27:48-39:29) 5 Star WR Jaime Ffrench Joins(39:30-51:49) Miami's Haley and Hanna Cavinder join(51:50-1:00:33) Missouri QB Commit Matt Zollers Joins(1:00:34-1:02:04) Conclusion - Dear Andy to andystapleson3@gmail.comTuesday was the first day of the On3 Elite Series and the first day of SEC spring meetings, so we have much to discuss.On3’s Jesse Simonton joins the show from Destin, Fla., where he talked to Georgia coach Kirby Smart, Florida coach Billy Napier, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and more as the coaches convened for their meetings.In Nashville, Andy talked to Jacksonville, Fla., receiver Jamie Ffrench, who turned heads at the Elite Series and who is about to embark on official visits before deciding in August from a group of schools that includes Texas, Ohio State, Tennessee, Miami and LSU.And also chatted with Haley and Hanna Cavinder about their return to college basketball at Miami after a year away from the sport. The Cavinders were trailblazers in the NIL world, so what advice do they have for the future football stars convened in Nashville?Next, Andy talks Missouri Tigers with quarterback Matt Zollers. The Pennsylvanian was the first player to commit to Missouri’s class of 2025, and he’s now helping Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz put the rest of the class together.Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/41S8xuT-_bkHost: Andy StaplesGuests: Jesse Simonton, Jaime Ffrench, Haley Cavinder, Hanna Cavinder, Matt ZollersProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s day one of the SEC spring meetings in Destin and also day one of the On3 Elite Series in Nashville, so Andy has a lot to talk about with On3’s J.D. Pickell and Pete Nakos.0:00 Intro2:19 SEC Spring Meetings Begin from Destin6:11 SEC Spring Meetings Discussion11:29 Billy Napier, Florida Discussion21:58 Being a top recruit in 202438:40 NIL Discussion44:10 12 Team CFP49:00 Future of College Football51:52 In-N-Out Fries and USC's Defense55:08 Remembering Bill Walton58:37 ConclusionAt the SEC meetings in Destin, commissioner Greg Sankey spent Monday night discussing all the big changes coming to college sports following last week’s House v. NCAA settlement. Tuesday will bring all the SEC’s football coaches to their meeting, which will be the first since 2007 without Nick Saban. Florida coach Billy Napier is likely to get asked about quarterback Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against him.Meanwhile, the On3 Elite Series starts Tuesday. Dozens of the best recruits in the class of 2025 will join us in Nashville. Andy, J.D. and Pete discuss what it’s like to be a top recruit in 2025. They also imagine their ideal official visit.Also, the guys pay tribute to UCLA legend Bill Walton, who passed Monday at 71. Walton was a generational player for John Wooden’s Bruins and an accomplished NBA player, and his work later in life as a commentator on Pac-12 basketball games brought joy to everyone who stayed up to watch.Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/kxFjxknnzXIHost: Andy StaplesGuests: Pete Nakos, JD PicKellProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's show! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.Happy Memorial Day!It's time to do the Floors and Ceilings of each ACC Team, and we brought ACC Network's Roddy Jones on to discuss(0:00-2:04) Intro(2:04-10:54) Florida State(10:55-16:42) SMU(16:43-20:31) Louisville(20:32-23:20) Stanford(23:21-27:34) Cal(27:35-33:19) Clemson(33:20-37:56) NC State(37:57-42:22) North Carolina(42:23-46:19) Duke(46:20-48:47) Syracuse(48:48-53:51) Georgia Tech(53:52-58:49) Miami(58:50-1:02:27) Virginia Tech(1:02:28-1:06:07) Virginia(1:06:08-1:10:54) Boston College(1:10:55-1:14:58) Pitt(1:14:59-1:18:24) Wake Forest(1:28:25-1:19:35) We notice you, UConn(1:19:36-1:21:10) ConclusionWant to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2g2Wy8uiE9BhDPV4knT7AHost: Andy StaplesGuest: Roddy JonesProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SEC and Pac-12 joined the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 in voting Thursday to settle the House vs. NCAA case. With the NCAA also agreeing to settle, the wheels are in motion for schools to pay athletes directly once a federal judge approves the settlement.(0:00-4:14) Intro(4:15-18:44) Pete Nakos joins to recap the House v NCAA settlement(18:45-25:04) Thoughts of the Collectives(25:05-31:13) Staffs for Football Teams(31:14-39:29) Fontenot v NCAA case(39:30-43:55) Revenue Sharing - Moneyball(43:56-46:02) Basketball Schools(46:03-51:19) Scholarship Limits(51:20-55:02) Jaden Rashada update(55:03-55:19) ConclusionOn3’s Pete Nakos joins Andy to discuss how college sports will work if the settlement goes through. Pete also will explain how a decision in another federal case on Thursday could potentially affect the House settlement.What happens to collectives? How will players get paid? What football programs are best positioned to take advantage of the new world?Andy and Pete may not have all the answers, but neither do the people in charge at the moment.Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/AZQnGlPI6FgHost: Andy StaplesGuest: Pete NakosProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.