

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.
Episodes
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Oct 19, 2022 • 46min
The CFB Playoff race at the halfway point of the season
Stew and Bruce discuss the playoff race as the season hits the halfway point. There are still undefeated teams from all five conferences! How many SEC teams can make it? Will there be two from the SEC East? Where does Bama stand with one loss to Tennessee? Are UCLA and USC still in the mix? Clemson is 7-0 and not getting a lot of attention. Plus, mailbag questions on Tennessee, the SEC on CBS, Bryce Young, the sport's offensive onslaught & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2022 • 52min
Vols beat Bama, TCU & Ole Miss stay undefeated, Michigan dominates Penn State & more week 7 reaction!
Stew and Bruce recap a wild weekend of college football. Tennessee's win over Alabama might be the most exciting regular season game in a long time. Hendon Hooker is the breakout star of the season. TCU & Ole Miss both remain undefeated. How good are both programs? Michigan dominates Penn State at home with a nearly unstoppable run game. Outside of Michigan and Ohio State, is the Big Ten down? Utah goes for a two point conversion late to beat USC and hand Lincoln Riley his first loss as Trojans Head Coach. It's time to start discussing playoff scenarios. Plus, Notre Dame suffers another brutal loss & shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2022 • 40min
Week 7 preview + mailbag
Stew and Bruce discuss The Athletic's "Secrets of the Coaching Carousel" series which published this week on the site. Bryce Young's status for Saturday's game vs. Tennessee is still uncertain. #10 Penn State's visit to #5 Michigan headlines a loaded week 7 slate. The guys preview that game as well as Oklahoma State at TCU, Kansas at Oklahoma, LSU at Florida, Clemson at FSU & USC at Utah. Plus, mailbag questions on the CFP race, Matt Rhule's potential return to Nebraska, Auburn's future & the Group of Five. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2022 • 49min
Week 6 review: Bama escapes, Vols dominate, OU in freefall + USC & UCLA stay unbeaten
Alabama beats Texas A&M by stopping the Aggies at the 2 yard line on the last play of the game. Can Tennessee beat Bama at Neyland Stadium this Saturday? The Vols and QB Hendon Hooker look dangerous and are a fun team to watch. Should OU fans panic about Brent Venables after the Sooners 49-0 loss vs. Texas? The Big 12 feels completely upside down. TCU is undefeated and Kansas is good. USC & UCLA are both 6-0 at the same time since 2005. Northwestern & Stanford are both struggling. Are Pat Fitzgerald and David Shaw on the hot seat? Plus, Bruce talks about his trip to Indiana and shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 5, 2022 • 54min
Wisconsin & Colorado fire their head coaches. Red River Rivalry + mailbag!
Bruce and Stew react to Wisconsin firing of Head Coach Paul Chryst. Will interim coach Jim Leonhard get the job permanently? Colorado fires Karl Dorrell. What type of candidate pool will the Buffs be able to hire from? Oklahoma and Texas meet this weekend in the Red River Rivalry. Plus, mailbag questions on Nebraska, Wisconsin, Louisville, Minnesota & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 2022 • 49min
College football weekend review: Jimbo’s stubbornness & Oklahoma’s lack of defense
Bruce and Stew recap another exciting weekend of college football. Jimbo Fischer’s Texas A&M offense continues to struggle. Oklahoma’s defense is in trouble. Georgia escapes Mizzou; is it jump a blip for the Dawgs? Is there cause for concern with Paul Chryst? Are you buying UCLA now? Plus, shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 2022 • 51min
Georgia Tech fires Geoff Collins. Who is on the shortlist to takeover? Week 5 mailbag!
Stew and Bruce are back for their mid-week episode as week 5 of the college football season is on the horizon. Georgia Tech fires Geoff Collins who becomes the third power five coach to lose his job so far this season. Who is on the short list to takeover in Atlanta? Plus, mailbag questions on Texas, the Big 12, analytics in college football, Georgia standout TE Brock Bowers and the Big Ten. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2022 • 46min
CFB weekend review: surprising results & standout performances
Bruce and Stew recap another exciting weekend of college football. Oklahoma falls to K-State thanks to Adrian Martinez's standout performance and 5TDs. The Kansas Jayhawks are now 4-0! Could either team win the Big 12?Tennessee beats Florida at Neyland Stadium. Is Hendon Hooker a Heisman candidate? Auburn wins once again thanks to a miracle at Jordan-Hare. #10 Arkansas falls vs. Texas A&M. The Pac-12 seems wide open 4 weeks into the season. Michigan State has major issues after a 34-7 loss at Minnesota. Is Michigan a top 5 team? Clemson survives Wake Forest in overtime. Miami is upset by Middle Tennessee State. Plus, shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2022 • 45min
Penn State's hot start, the dark side of NIL & mailbag
Stew and Bruce ask producer John Hayes if he's ready to walk back his negative comments about Penn State Head Coach James Franklin after the Nittany Lions' 3-0 start. The guys discuss their latest story on The Athletic this week about the dark side of NIL. Plus, mailbag questions on the Pac-12, coaching changes, group of 5 and CFB commissioners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 2022 • 41min
Weekend review & surprise teams three weeks into the season
Stew and Bruce discuss how the college football season is taking shape three weeks into the season. Penn State beats Auburn at Jordan-Hare. Oklahoma blows out Nebraska. Could the Nittany Lions and Sooners be surprise playoff contenders? The Big Ten East looks like a very strong division. Kansas is 3-0 for the first time since 2009. Georgia looks like the best team in the country and TE Brock Bowers is an amazing talent. Plus, shoutouts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


