

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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Nov 23, 2022 • 42min
Rivalry weekend mailbag!
Stew and Bruce are back for rivalry weekend!The new CFP rankings are out and 2-loss LSU is ahead of 1-loss Clemson and 1-loss USC. Why?Ohio State vs. Michigan could have record viewership numbers.Will Lincoln Riley jump to the NFL before USC jumps to the Big Ten?Reports are surfacing about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to take the Auburn job. A decision could be made by Friday after the Egg Bowl.Will Nick Saban ever win another National title at Alabama?Should Michigan fans be worried about losing Biff Poggi?Which top CFB programs need new stadiums?+ more mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2022 • 46min
TCU's last-second win, USC's playoff hopes, The Game & silly season!
Bruce and Stew recap week 12 of the college football season...USC vs. UCLA lived up to the hype and the Trojans CFP hopes are alive. Caleb Williams' Heisman campaign is getting stronger by the week.Oregon survives Utah and will play Oregon State with a trip to the Pac-12 title game on the line.South Carolina exploits Tennessee's defense and drops 63 points on a top 5 team. The Vols playoff hopes are over.If Clemson finishes the season as a one-loss ACC title will the Tigers need help to get in?Bruce was on the sideline for TCU's last-minute hear-stopping walk-off win vs. Baylor.Michigan and Ohio State both remain undefeated and will meet in a high-stakes version of "The Game" just like last season.Plus, a coaching carousel update heading into the final regular season weekend of the season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2022 • 50min
USC at UCLA, CFP scenarios & mailbag
Stew and Bruce are back mid-week to discuss the build up to week 12 of the season. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the three UVA players who were murdered on Sunday night. Virginia's game on Saturday vs. Coastal Carolina has ben canceled.-USC at UCLA is a massive week 11 game with Pac-12 Championship and College Football Playoff implications-The new CFP rankings were revealed Tuesday night which means a fresh discussion about playoff scenarios for contenders.-Mailbag questions on the the Big Ten, West Virginia and coaches play sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2022 • 41min
Week 11 recap: Pac-12 madness, LSU to SEC title, TCU beats Texas & more!
Bruce and Stew react to week 11 of the college football season...-The Pac-12 has been turned upside down with Oregon's loss to Washington and UCLA's loss to Arizona. QB play in the league this year has been electric thanks to Michael Penix Jr and Bo Nix.-LSU survives a scare at Arkansas and the Tigers are headed to the SEC title game in Brian Kelly's first season in Baton Rouge.-Texas A&M has lost six straight games and is now one of the worst teams. record-wise in college football. How did this happen?-Is David Shaw's tenure at Stanford on thin ice?-TCU remains undefeated with an impressive win on the road vs. Texas. It wasn't Sonny Dykes offense that got the job done it was the Horned Frogs' defense.-Shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2022 • 42min
New CFP rankings, Michigan's secret weapon & mailbag questions
Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman have the latest news, notes & opinions on college football.Michigan associate head football coach Francis “Biff” Poggi is Jim Harbaugh's secret weapon. The new CFP rankings were released on Tuesday night. Undefeated TCU vaults up into the #4 spot. Oregon is #6 despite a 49-3 loss in week 1 vs. Georgia. Playoff scenarios! Plus, mailbag questions on...Big 12 Commissioner Brett YormarkBills QB Coach Joe Brady UCONN HC Jim Mora Jimbo Fisher's future at Texas A&MAlabama's run of titles under Nick Saban Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2022 • 57min
LSU knocks off Bama, Georgia smashes Tennessee, Clemson falls to Notre Dame + more week 10 reaction
Stew and Bruce recap a thrilling weekend of college football!LSU knocks Bama off at home which has massive SEC title and playoff implications. Brian Kelly was emotional after the win. Did Nick Saban's game mismanagement cost the Tide a win?Georgia smashed #1 Tennessee in Athens. Are the Dawgs heavy National Championship favorites?Ohio State had a poor performance at Northwestern. Is there cause for concern for the Buckeyes or just an outlier?Clemson gets blown out at Notre Dame. Are the Tigers out of the playoff picture?Will Oregon, USC and UCLA all be in the top 10 this week? The Pac-12's playoff hopes are alive.Bruce was in Fort Worth and saw TCU beat Texas Tech to remain undefeated. He talks about how Sonny Dykes has hit the ground running in year 1.Plus, shoutouts to Tanner Mordecai and the Ohio Bobcats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2022 • 46min
Playoff rankings reveal, Auburn short list & Michigan update
Stew and Bruce react to the first CFP rankings of the season.-Undefeated TCU is ranked behind 1-loss Alabama. Is there a scenario where a perfect Horned Frogs team gets left out? Oregon and USC need major help as well.-#16 Illinois is a long shot playoff hopeful with Michigan and potentially Ohio State still on the schedule.-What would a 12-team playoff field look like with these rankings? This is what we'll get in the future.Plus:-An update on the Michigan vs. Michigan State postgame fight that is being investigated as a potential assault.-Bryan Harsin is officially out at Auburn. Who is on the shortlist to get the job? Do they need a splash hire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2022 • 40min
CFB weekend review: Buckeyes & TCU stay unbeaten, new Big 12 TV deal, UM vs MSU fight + shoutouts
Stew and Bruce recap week 9 of the college football season:Ohio State scores 28 in the 4th quarter to beat Penn State. Marvin Harrison Jr. looks like the best WR in the country.Michigan dominates Michigan State but a postgame fight stole headlines.K-State runs #9 Oklahoma State off the field 48-0.TCU escapes a trap game at West Virginia and remains undefeated, Bruce is headed to Fort Worth next week for the Horned Frogs vs. Texas Tech.The Big 12 lands a new TV deal that exceeding expectation after losing Texas & Oklahoma.Plus, shoutouts to Jim Mora & UConn, Gus Malzahn & UCF, Louisville for getting its season back on track and Iowa for scoring 30+ points! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2022 • 45min
PSU vs. Ohio State, Kirk Ferentz's future, Tennessee trap game & mailbag!
Stew and Bruce have the latest news and notes on college football heading into week 9! -Can Penn State upset Ohio State at home? -Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz is fighting back against constant criticism. Is his legacy in jeopardy? -Tennessee hosts Kentucky this weekend in what could be a trap game ahead of Georgia. Is it more likely that the Vols go undefeated or lose two games? -Why did Lincoln Riley and Ray Day's have year one success compared to Marcus Freeman and Brent Venables who are struggling? -What are the most underrated stadiums in college football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 2022 • 46min
Weekend review: Clemson comeback, Oregon rolls UCLA, Ohio State's record offense & more
Stew is in Oregon where he saw the Ducks steamroll undefeated UCLA. Bo Nix was on fire and threw 5TDs. Bruce says Clemson's comeback win vs. Syracuse was the game of the day. TCU remains undefeated. The playoff picture is taking shape. Ohio State is the first Big Ten team to score 45 points in six straight games for over 100 years. LSU is back on track under Brian Kelly. The Tigers handed Ole Miss their first loss of the season. Jimbo Fisher has Texas A&M playing bad football. Is his future in Aggieland in doubt? Plus, shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


