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

Bruce and Stew are joined by Ralph Russo of the AP live from Tampa, the site of the National Championship. Stew recaps his meeting with new USF head coach Charlie Strong (3:15) and the guys discuss his departure from Texas and what to expect to him in the coming years rebuilding South Florida. Then, a preview of the National Championship rematch between Alabama and Clemson (8:25) - Why has Clemson become the "trendy" pick? How will the loss of Lane Kiffin affect Alabama's offense? What will Steve Sarkisian bring to the table in his absence? Plus a full break down of both sides of the ball on both teams. The guys also discuss where Dabo Swinney ranks as a coach in college right now (15:30) and compare Bruce's Top 20 coaches at the beginning of the season and reorder them now at the end of the season. Then, PJ Fleck takes the open Minnesota job (28:00), what can we expect from him in his new role, and will he realistically be around the program for the long term? And what is the future of James Franklin at Penn State after his recent success? (35:00) Plus, Bruce and Stew answer mailbag questions, including their Top 5 college football games of all time (38:45), if the bad semi-final games were proof we need an 8-team playoff (44:20), and what we should make of the Big 12's "overachievement" during the bowl season (49:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew recap USC’s epic Rose Bowl victory over Penn State and discuss if it was the best Rose Bowl game ever played; Previewing the national championship game between Clemson and Alabama (14:00); Changes to Ohio State’s staff and the future for QB JT Barrett (18:00); Nick Saban gets rid of Lane Kiffin one week before the title game — how will Alabama do without him? (26:00); Oklahoma’s Sugar Bowl victory overshadowed by RB Joe Mixon controversy (42:00); and final thoughts heading into the title game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew are live from the sites of the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl, respectively. They start by previewing each of the College Football Playoff semi-final games and take a look at some of the storylines, including expectations for Clemson QB DeShaun Watson (5:40); An extremely odd college football coaching hire at UConn (15:00); Weird bowl game results (23:00); And interesting press conference quotes from the Lane Kiffin we know and love (25:30). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew react to the recently-made public video of Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon assaulting a female student and give their thoughts on his punishment; How the Minnesota football team nearly boycotted the Holiday Bowl after ten of its players were suspended in light of sexual assault allegations (17:00); LSU's Leonard Fournette and Stanford's Christian McCaffrey sitting out their team's bowl games to prepare for the NFL Draft (23:00); Your questions answered in the Mailbag (33:00); And did San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey really set the FBS career rushing record? (42:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew start the show with their reactions to the Wake Forest game-plan scandal; They take a look at the FBS head coaching carousel (7:00); Which of the recent head coaching hires were the best, and which ones are head-scratchers (9:00); Thoughts on this season’s FOX Sports ‘All-American’ team’ (23:00); and your questions answered in this week’s Mailbag (28:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew are joined by Joe Tessitore of ESPN to break down the Heisman Trophy voting. They discuss why this year’s race was particularly bizarre and things that could be changed about the Heisman voting process (3:00); A closer look at the candidates and where they finished on the ballots (15:00); Looking ahead to the Peach Bowl matchup between Alabama and Washington (23:00); Reaction to Lane Kiffin taking the head coaching job at FAU (34:00); Bruce goes behind the scenes of the Lott Impact Trophy ceremony and gives insight on the candidates and winner, Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers (40:30). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew discuss rumors and rumblings from New York, including how NCAA president Mark Emmert said he wants an eight-team playoff (5:00); Notre Dame fans angry at AD Jack Swarbrick (7:00); Your questions answered in this week’s Mailbag (18:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew discuss the final CFP ranking and the committee’s explanation for the top 4 teams; The best non-New Year’s Six bowl games (7:00); How will undefeated Western Michigan fare against Wisconsin in the Cotton Bowl? (11:00); The most intriguing storyline in the Ohio State-Clemson semifinal matchup (16:00); Where we stand with the latest coaching hires, firings and rumors (20:00); Stories from past Rose Bowls that resulted in food poisoning and a wild booze cruise (28:00) And a final look at the candidates in this year’s Heisman race (34:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew are joined by Lindsay Schnell of Sports Illustrated to discuss Oregon firing head coach Mark Helfrich and the bizarre way it was done; Serious coaching candidates to replace Helfrich (6:00); Could the Ducks lure Greg Schiano away from Ohio State (16:30); Plus your questions about crazy playoff scenarios, the coaching carousel and more answered in this week’s Mailbag (19:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew react to this weekend's crazy Ohio State-Michigan game and how the Buckeyes fit into the College Football Playoff picture (4:00); Is the CFP committee voting on which team is most deserving, or which team is better? (20:00); Is there any chance anyone else can surge past Louisville's Lamar Jackson in the Heisman race? (22:30); Charlie Strong is finally out at Texas and Tom Herman has been hired as his replacement (31:00); The decision to hire Ed Orgeron as the permanent head coach ay LSU (36:00); Bruce's run-in with the marching band at the Texas-TCU game going viral (47:00); and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.