While Texas Tech has been the dominating topic of discussion in college football this week, Andy & Ari dive deep into the mailbag to answer questions on the Red Raiders and the Big 12. As the Texas Tech administration released at 20+ minute video explaining their stance on the Brendan Sorsby situation, should they have said anything? Watch here as Andy & Ari do a deep dive into the wild scenario out of Lubbock. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:42) Intro: Texas Tech & The Big 12 (3:03) De...
Jun 12, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 868
As the entire world watched the Knicks vs Spurs in awe last night, Andy & Ari try to find the equivalent in college football to last night’s incredible spectacle in Madison Square Garden. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into their top moments in college football history to see if they compare to what the world saw in New York City last night. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:58) Presenting Sponsor (2:32) Intro: New York’s WILD comeback (16:56) Who Am I? (22:15) Texas Tech vs the World (32:54) ...
Jun 11, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 867
As Auburn hosted a soccer match between Argentina and Iceland last night, Andy & Ari dive into Freddy's experience in Jordan-Hare Stadium last night. After diving into Freddy's fun time in America, the fellas stick around in SEC country and analyze the SEC power rankings that On3's Chris Low put out earlier this week. With Texas as Chris's top team, is this warranted? Should Georgia be the obvious number one? Watch here as Andy & Ari debate (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:47) Presenting Spo...
Jun 10, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 866
As the Brendan Sorsby news continues to spark plenty of reactions throughout college football, will the Big 12 and Brett Yormark do anything about this? Watch here as Andy & Ari continue to discuss the Brendan Sorsby saga now that the QB is eligible to play during the 2026 season with Texas Tech. Will anything come out of this, or will Sorsby play the rest of the season after serving his 2-game suspension? (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:48) Intro: How will Big 12 respond? (9:51) How this situa...
Jun 09, 2026•57 min•Ep. 865
Early on Monday, news dropped out of Lubbock County that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby would be granted a temporary injunction, allowing him to be eligible to play for the Red Raiders this fall. Serving a two-game suspension to start the 2026 season, Sorsby will be eligible to suit up in week 3 vs the Houston Cougars. What’s the fallout of this? Watch as Andy & Ari debate back and forth. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:20) Intro: Fallout of the Injunction (11:12) Tweets around the nation (14:28)...
Jun 08, 2026•58 min•Ep. 864
Happy Friday! Before the guys head into their weekend, it’s a Dear Andy & Ari show, and our listeners have provided some great questions. First off, the guys visit the realignment discussion and if it ties into the Protect College Sports Act. Would the SEC and Big Ten try to expand in light of this proposed legislation? Andy & Ari dive into if they would and which schools would be ideal candidates to join the leagues. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:54) Presenting Sponsor (2:40) Intro: Welc...
Jun 05, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 863
On Thursday afternoon, Andy & Ari were able to play the new EA Sports College Football '27 video game. Releasing on July 9th, Andy & Ari take you through the new wrinkles and tweaks to the latest edition of this iconic video game. What changes are YOU most excited for? Who is your team you're starting your dynasty with? (0:00) Intro: EA Sports CFB '27: Early thoughts (4:54) Changes: Commentators (7:54) Ohio State-Texas recreation (10:05) LSU-Ole Miss (13:30) Conclusion: Thanks! Our show ...
Jun 05, 2026•15 min•Ep. 862
As the Texas and Texas Tech verbal war continues, Joey McGuire made some comments at the San Antonio touchdown club on Wednesday, saying Texas is “scared” to play Texas Tech and the Red Raiders are expecting to add a home and home for the 2027-2028 seasons. Will Texas and Texas Tech EVER schedule a non-conference regular season game? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the feud between the Longhorns and Red Raiders. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:39) Presenting Sponsor (2:36) Intro: Joey McGuire ...
Jun 04, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 861
On Wednesday, Nick Saban testified at "The Protect College Sports Act" hearing. As the SEC and Big Ten have released a joint statement going against the act, former Alabama head coach Nick Saban has openly went against the SEC's wishes. Meanwhile, Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua made some comments regarding the super league, suggesting it was the most profitable route for college sports. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown the latest out of Capitol Hill. (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:48) Presentin...
Jun 03, 2026•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 860
As the College Football Playoff and its format has been a major discussion topic of the off-season, Andy presents a question: Would the BCS Formula be a better way to determine the College Football Playoff field? As Tennessee AD Danny White made the suggestion, Andy & Ari dive into what would really go behind that decision. Do you think the BCS formula would be a better alternative to what we have now? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:11) Presenting Sponsor (3:07) Intro: BCS Formula (17:30) Why ...
Jun 02, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 859
As Brendan Sorsby is seeking an injunction vs the NCAA to be eligible for the 2026 season, how successful will the Texas Tech QB be? As the injunction hearing was set for Monday, Andy & Ari break down the absolute latest on the former Cincinnati and Indiana QB. Will Sorsby suit up in Lubbock, or will Joey McGuire’s Red Raiders have to officially turn the page with a new quarterback? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:00) Intro: Sorsby’s injunction hearing latest (15:22) What if Sorsby wins? (17:42...
Jun 01, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 858
After Steve Sarkisian’s comments a couple of weeks ago that seemed slightly pointed at Texas Tech, Joey McGuire and the Red Raiders proclaim they want to play the Longhorns in week one. Offering to pay both buyouts of the Abilene Christian and Texas State games to clear the schedule, would the Longhorns even consider this? Should Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns even consider this proposition? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:04) Presenting Sponsor (2:46)...
May 29, 2026•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 857
As Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell submitted a bipartisan legislation to save college sports, Senator Cruz joins Andy & Ari on today’s show to explain just how the Protect College Sports Act would work. Will this legislation work and be pushed through? Will the SEC and Big Ten schools jump on board as well? What about the Lane Kiffin rule? Watch here as Senator Ted Cruz joins the show to explain. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:43) Presenting Sponsor (2:25) Intro: Previewing Senator Cruz (...
May 28, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 856
On Wednesday, Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell proposed The Protect College Sports Act. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the ins and outs of this bill and if the SEC and Big Ten will get behind this proposed idea. Do you think this is the right way to fix college athletics? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:20) Intro: Protect College Sports Act (11:50) Main reason schools don’t want to collectively bargain (16:12) How would the bill work? (24:40) Pete Golding responds to Lane Kiffin (33:01) G...
May 27, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 855
As the 2026 SEC Spring Meetings are underway in Destin, Florida, Andy Staples and Pete Nakos are on the scene with the absolute latest. One of the more notable sessions involved Texas A&M’s Mike Elko, who could make an exceptional commissioner. While a number of SEC head coaches took the podium today, watch here as Andy & Pete dive through some of the most notable quotes from Tuesday in Destin. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:52) Presenting Sponsor (2:34) Intro: Mike Elko at the podium (16:...
May 26, 2026•51 min•Ep. 854
Before Andy & Ari get into the long holiday weekend ahead, the guys are ready to send you into the weekend with a fun mailbag episode here. As the theme for this week’s mailbag revolves around moments that could’ve changed everything in the sport, and we have some great suggestions from listeners. After the mailbag segment, the guys draft their top quarterbacks in college football as producer River joins. A great episode you won’t want to miss (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:52) Presenting Spon...
May 22, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 853
On Thursday, Steve Sarkisian had some pointed comments towards former in-state Big 12 foe Texas Tech. When asked about the College Football Playoff and the strength of schedule factor, Sarkisian made some waves with his comments on the Red Raiders. Watch here as Andy & Ari go through the back and forth that happened online, along with suggesting why the two schools need to meet on the gridiron once more. Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus...
May 22, 2026•18 min•Ep. 852
As the LSU Tigers have had all sorts of reunions lately, the Bayou Bengals add another in Ed Orgeron returning to join Lane Kiffin’s staff in Baton Rouge. Watch here as Andy & Ari react to the 2019 national championship winning coach returning to Tiger Stadium this fall. Do you think this is good news for LSU? Let us know your thoughts! (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:51) Presenting Sponsor (2:34) Intro: Ed Orgeron returns (9:44) All the reunions at LSU (21:58) Previewing Clark Brooks - 100 Day...
May 21, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 851
Over in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Tony Petitti and the Big Ten are holding their spring meetings, and the commissioner provided some interesting quotes regarding the expansion of the College Football Playoff. In favor of the 24-team format, Petitti provides his reasons for the expansion of the tournament. Watch here as Andy & Ari debate if this is really a good idea or not for the future of the sport. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:03) BetMGM (2:40) Intro: Tony Petitti on Expansion (9:3...
May 20, 2026•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 850
As the chatter surrounding college football has been predominately about the expansion of the College Football Playoff, another weekend has been brought up out of concern: the conference championship weekend. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down Ryan Day with The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman and how the Buckeyes head coach says The Game would be enhanced without the Big Ten title game. Do you think this is true? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:44) ...
May 19, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 849
Last week, Ari unveiled his top 10 returning players for the 2026 college football season. While it’s no secret the players on Ari’s list are extremely impactful, there is a glaring omission that plenty of fans online pointed out: Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss. Should the electrifying QB out of Ole Miss be on the list? Watch here as Andy & Ari debate. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:12) Presenting Sponsor (2:55) Intro: Ari’s List (9:45) Looking at Ari’s list from last year (12:36) Ahmad Hardy ...
May 18, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 848
In today's Dear Andy & Ari mailbag show, Andy saw a phenomenal question to Steve Mendal, our friend at The Athletic. The question was so fascinating, Andy & Ari also discussed the topic: Which coach has had the better career - Lane Kiffin or Lincoln Riley? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into this fascinating discussion between two of the more notable head coaches across the sport. Who's your pick? Kiffin or Riley? (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:06) Presenting Sponsor (2:27) Intro: Dear ...
May 15, 2026•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 847
As the college football coaching carousel was in full swing this past offseason, Penn State’s hire of Matt Campbell was one of the more notable fillings in the sport. Filling in for James Franklin after 12 season, the former Iowa State head coach made sure Penn State was worth leaving Ames for. Watch here as Andy & Ari talk with the new Nittany Lion head coach in Matt Campbell. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:55) Presenting Sponsor (2:10) Intro: Previewing Matt Campbell (6:05) Penn State’s Matt...
May 14, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 846
On Wednesday, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips voiced his support for the 24 team College Football Playoff. Also on Wednesday, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark echoed the same sentiment Phillips did. Is Greg Sankey the final remaining hope to stop the playoff expansion to 24 teams? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into Jim Phillips’ comments. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:11) Presenting Sponsor (2:30) Intro: Big 12 & ACC voice support (11:08) What Jim Phillips said (17:43) ESPN’s thoughts...
May 13, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 845
On Monday, the national discourse around college football swirled around Lane Kiffin’s comments with Vanity Fair. Leaving from Ole Miss to LSU, the current Tigers head coach took some shots at his former employer in the piece. Also, Steve Sarkisian had some comments that piled on top of Ole Miss. Why is everyone piling on the Rebels? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into this bizarre situation in college football here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:00) Presenting Sponsor (2:23) Intro: WHAT did L...
May 12, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 844
Over the weekend, star Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy sustained a gunshot wound in his home state of Mississippi early Sunday morning. What's the latest on the star Mizzou RB? Watch here as Andy & Ari break down the latest news over the weekend. (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:38) Presenting Sponsor (2:00) Intro: Ahmad Hardy news (6:15) USC vs Notre Dame: COMING BACK? (15:39) Is Nature Healing? BYU vs Notre Dame (27:20) RJ Day Commits to Northwestern (35:16) "Am I talented?" (43:18) Will Julian Sayin ...
May 11, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 843
As most of the discourse this week has revolved around the expansion of the 12-team College Football Playoff, Andy figured out what the last two season's playoff field would have looked like with a 24 team field. Since the conference championships would likely be eliminated in this format, Andy used the penultimate rankings from both 2024 and 2025. Sent in the show's group message, Producer River responded with, "Is it crazy to think this is nonsensical??" Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss th...
May 08, 2026•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 842
On3’s national reporter Chris Low has had a busy off-season lately, writing plenty of stories on schools like Michigan, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and more. Before Chris Low hits the next destination of his tour, he joins Andy & Ari to talk about his latest stops. Watch here as Chris Low breaks down the latest on Kyle Whittingham at Michigan, Trinidad Chambliss staying at Ole Miss, and Marcus Freeman’s future at Notre Dame. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:46) Presenting Sponsor (2:38) Intro: Preview...
May 07, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 841
As the Big Ten has won the last three CFP National Championships, questions have risen on the difference between the Big Ten and the SEC. Last week, on the Next Round, Kirby Smart discussed the true differentiating factors in the conferences. Do you agree with the Georgia head coach on the changes in college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the two biggest conferences in the sport. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:56) Presenting Sponsor (2:45) Intro: Kirby Smart’s comments (14:58) Miss...
May 06, 2026•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 840
On today’s episode, Andy & Ari discuss the king of the transfer portal in college football. While Mike Norvell and Lane Kiffin enjoyed plenty of success in the first few years of the transfer portal, has Dan Lanning taken the crown? What about Mario Cristobal - where does he fall in this category? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into the transfer portal numbers here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:50) Presenting Sponsor (2:40) Intro: CFB new portal king? (8:00) Top 10 Producers of Trans...
May 05, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 839
