

The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football
The Athletic
Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce, Stew and Ralph have you covered year-round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 60min
Conference realignment + Michigan's loaded roster
Realignment is back! Colorado has officially joined the Big 12 and college football realignment is headed into overdrive. The lack of a Pac-12 TV deal is a major catalyst in this edition of realignment. Oregon and Washington could be the next two programs to make a move. Is the ACC a possibility? Plus, Bruce discusses his story latest story on Michigan..."Stars matter? Jim Harbaugh believes Michigan can win title … and break NFL Draft record" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2023 • 59min
Pac-12 star power, Heisman draft, mailbag & special guest Seth Emerson
Stew and Bruce discuss the Pac-12 star power heading into the 2023 season. The guys recap The Athletic's annual preseason Heisman draft, welcome Seth Emerson to the show to discuss drama on & off the field in Athens & answer mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2023 • 56min
Northwestern fallout, Tennessee scandal & SEC storylines with David Ubben
Stewart Mandel is back and gives his take on the Northwestern hazing scandal that cost Pat Fitzgerald his job. Bruce Feldman reacts asks the questions that everyone is eager to hear answered.The Athletic's David Ubben joins the show to go inside the NCAA's decision to penalize Tennessee for infractions under former Head Coach Jermey Pruitt.The SEC began media days this week in Nashville and the guys talk about players to watch at the QB position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 7min
Pat Fitzgerald facing suspension + why Texas can make the playoff
Bruce Feldman is solo hosting this week with Stew out on vacation...Scott Dochterman joins the show to discuss the alleged reports of hazing at Northwestern that has landed Pat Fitzgerald a two-week suspension.Ari Wasserman then joins Bruce to discuss the latest on the field in college football. Michigan is going for three straight Big Ten titles. Can Ryan Day and Ohio State get back to Indy in 2023? Plus, Ari explains why he thinks Texas is headed to the College Football Playoff this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
Two years of NIL, LSU's title hopes, non-QB Heisman contenders + Pat Fitzgerald's hot seat
July 1st marks the two-year anniversary of NIL being introduced into the college sports landscape. Stew asks whether its impact has been positive or negative?Bruce discusses his latest story in The Athletic about what is life like as an Air Raid defensive coordinator in college football.Plus, mailbag questions on LSU's National Championship hopes, 2023 non-QB Heisman contenders, defensive game wreckers and Pat Fitzgerald's hot seat at Northwestern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2023 • 44min
Is San Diego State leaving the Mountain West? + the future of the Group of 5
Stew and Bruce are joined by The Athletic's Chris Vannini to make sense of San Diego State's Mountain West Conference future.The future of Group of 5 schools and coaches.Plus, an update on EA Sports college football video game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2023 • 59min
Best CFB programs, the Texpert & issues in Athens
Stew and Bruce answer a fun mailbag question to kick off this week's show! What are the best three programs in college football history? Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic's "Texpert", joins the show to discuss the state of college football across the Lone Star State. Plus, a report from the Atlanta Journal Constitution shines a light on issues with football players at Georgia and excessive speeding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2023 • 29min
USC & UCLA's 2024 Big Ten schedule + Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick to step down
Bruce and Stew discuss two big stories this week in college football...The 2024 Big Ten conference schedule, which features USC & UCLA for the first time, was unveiled on Thursday. The guys discuss intriguing matchups and protected rivalries.Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick announces he will step down in 2024. NBC Chairman Pete Bevacqua will succeed Swarbrick.Plus, a quick look at Notre Dame's on-the-field product heading into year two under Marcus Freeman with The Athletic's Pete Sampson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2023 • 48min
SEC schedule, realignment update, QB tiers & CFB HOF ballot
Stew and Bruce are back for another week of offseason college football topics...1:00 - SEC opting for 8 games instead of 9 in 2024 as a one-year solution. We'll be back in Destin, FL next year doing this song & dance all over again. 7:00 - Realignment update! Is The Big 12 going to expand further? Colorado is the program that could potentially leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12. Who else could follow?12:25 - QB tiers! The guys look at returning QBs for the 2023 season and discuss what category top players fall into. 36:00 - 2023 College Football Hall of Fame ballot is announced. Who gets in? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2023 • 48min
Fox's Colorado bet & games we're most excited for from early season schedule
College football's early-season schedule is out, and there's a healthy serving of Colorado and Coach Prime. Stew and Bruce discuss Fox's big bet on the Buffaloes/Deion Sanders and the national audience's appetite for UC games. The guys also chat about NBC Peacock and streaming headaches, and which games they're most excited to watch in the season's first three weeks. Lastly, why would the SEC change their schedule to nine games? Plus, mailbag questions.Follow Stew on Twitter: @slmandelFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


