The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

The Athletic
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Sep 21, 2025 • 51min

Week 4 Recap: Dabo’s Descent; Coaches on the Hot Seat

Ralph joins the Sunday livestream to help break down which coaches are already on the hotseat, including Mike Gundy, Billy Napier, and Luke Fickell. Dabo Swinney’s job is seemingly safe, but Clemson is 1-3 for the first time in 17 years of Dabo — and things aren’t looking up. Plus, a non-call seals a Sooner victory over Auburn, and the guys analyze upsets in Salt Lake City, Madison, and Memphis.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 56min

Gary Danielson's Final Season + Fool’s Gold Teams

The legendary Gary Danielson retires at the end of this season. He joins for a conversation reflecting on 36 years of broadcasting, the greatest players he's ever seen, and his favorite Verne Lundquist story. Then in mailbag, the guys debate whether highly-ranked teams like Penn State and LSU are fool's gold.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 50min

UCLA & VT Clean House + Ralph Ranks 0-2 Irish #15

There were major coaching shake-ups this weekend at UCLA and Virginia Tech after embarrassing losses. Who will fill the void? Plus, Ralph's controversial decision to rank 0-2 Notre Dame at #15 on his AP ballot. Stew, Ralph, and Bruce also pick against the spread for the biggest games of the week, and select one upset each. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 14, 2025 • 54min

Brian Kelly Snaps, Arch Manning Booed, Notre Dame 0-2

Bruce and Stew get into Brian Kelly's post-game explosion following LSU's 20-10 victory over Florida. Did he have a point? Arch Manning gets booed at home, Notre Dame falls to 0-2 in a nail-biter against Texas A&M, and what's the new balance of power in the SEC? Plus, Bruce and Stew name the players who impressed them the most this weekend, and give their weekly shoutouts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 53min

AP Voter Drama, SEC Stock Check + Who Has the Best Uniform?

The guys dive into the controversy surrounding USC beat writer and AP Poll voter Haley Sawyer, after she placed Florida two slots higher following their loss to USF. They spotlight weekend breakout candidates, battle over college football's best uniforms, and tackle the burning question: Is the mighty SEC finally losing its grip? Plus, they debate whether Duke's reported multi-million dollar quarterback splurge is smart investing — or pure madness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 43min

Is Clemson Overrated? Plus Upset Alerts + Political Ads Hit CFB

Ralph defends his latest AP poll decisions, sparking a debate over Clemson's ranking after their home loss to LSU and whether Oregon deserves to jump Georgia and Penn State. The crew makes their picks against the spread for the weekend's big games including LSU-Florida, Miami-USF, Georgia-Tennessee, and Texas A&M at Notre Dame. They also discuss the Arch Manning shoulder speculation following Steve Sarkisian's press conference, and break down why we’re seeing all these political ads during Saturday football.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 53min

Week 2 Takeaways: Mateer Leads OU to Big Win Over Michigan

Bruce and Stew go live to break down a bad week for the Big 12. Plus, Gundy pokes the bear—just how likely is he to keep his job this season? And how much can you really learn from destroying a cupcake opponent? They also dive into ACC title race percentages and spotlight standout performances from John Mateer and Dylan Lonergan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 58min

Money Talks + Mike Gundy’s Rocky Road

Stew quickly comments on Bill Belichick's rough start at North Carolina and the war of words between Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy and Oregon's Dan Lanning. The Athletic's Justin Williams joins the show to give context into the turbulent year Gundy’s had. Plus mailbag questions on how the hosts remain unjaded on thetransfer portal, Ralph’s special expertise on the AP poll process, and how mid-tier programs survive in the NIL era.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 60min

UNC Dismantled in Belichick’s Debut + Updated Rankings

The Belichick Era begins with a 48-14 drubbing by Sonny Dykes’ Horned Frogs. Bruce and Ralph discuss just how much the sky is already falling. Stew joins and all three argue over Ralph’s updated rankings after a huge Week 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 20min

Miami-Notre Dame Live Reaction

Carson Beck's Hurricanes held off a gutsy comeback attempt from CJ Carr and the Irish in yet another Week 1 Top 10 matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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