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
As the calendar turns to May, most college football programs have wrapped up spring ball and are turning their attention towards the beginning of fall camp. Who are the top prospects for the 2026 season? Yahoo! Sports’ Nate Tice joins the show to discuss his top 25 list of best players for next year’s NFL Draft. Do you agree with his list? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:04) Intro: Previewing Nate Tice (2:46) Nate Tice joins (6:13) Nate’s rankings: Arch Manning (11:50) March for Arch? (15:17) LaNor...
May 04, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 838
As the Brendan Sorsby gambling story has swept the college football landscape this week, a listener sends in a question on the subject to kick off today’s Dear Andy & Ari episode. Before you head into your weekend, Andy & Ari have you covered on the latest happenings of the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation. Also, a random ranking at the end of the top costumed mascots in all of college football. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:53) Intro: Sorsby Latest (14:53) Notre Dame and Bama in last ye...
May 01, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 837
As change is inevitable in college football, one major change that is expected in the near future is the expansion of the 12-team College Football Playoff field. As the University of Tennessee put on its Big Orange Caravan, Tennessee AD Danny White went against the grain on what the SEC commissioner wants: a 24 team playoff field. As Greg Sankey has been against the expansion of the 12-team field, it seems as if the 24 team field picks up more and more steam. Is Greg Sankey in quicksand fighting...
Apr 30, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 836
While the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation has dominated most of the discussion in college football this week, new details have emerged in this case. Early on Wednesday, On3’s Pete Nakos wrote a story that details how Sorsby placed over ten thousand wagers, averaging out to twenty bets a day. Will the former Cincinnati QB play another snap in college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari break it all down here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:00) Intro: Details in Brendan Sorsby (10:28) Private I...
Apr 29, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 835
As more details unravel regarding the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation at Texas Tech, Andy & Ari breakdown the latest surrounding the Red Raiders in Lubbock. Will Texas Tech be comfortable turning to backup quarterback Will Hammond? Coming off a season-ending injury a season ago, how good of an option is Hammond? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into this here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:00) Intro: Sorsby Latest, Next for Texas Tech (7:05) Punishments if Texas Tech tries to attain a blin...
Apr 28, 2026•57 min•Ep. 834
On Monday, news broke that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby would be taking a leave of absence from the Red Raider program for a gambling addiction. Watch here as Andy & Ari react to this piece of news out of Lubbock here. What’s next for the Texas Tech Red Raiders? Andy & Ari discuss this breaking news here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:53) Presenting Sponsor (2:01) Intro: Brendan Sorsby News (10:15) What’s next for Texas Tech (16:25) SEC’s Dominance in 2026 NFL Draft (24:35) Does the SEC h...
Apr 27, 2026•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 833
As the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is complete, there were two quarterbacks taken off the board: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza (Raiders, Pick #1) and Alabama QB Ty Simpson (Rams, Pick #13). While the Mendoza selection was expected, the question were really surrounding Simpson. As the LA Rams are set to start 38-year old quarterback in Matt Stafford this season, was this a good move for Sean McVay’s squad? Does it help the Los Angeles Rams win now? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss. Also, ...
Apr 24, 2026•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 832
As the College Football Playoff selection committee has met this week, the big question coming out of the meetings is: Will the CFP expand to 16 or 24 teams? As much of the chatter revolves around expanding the format, is this really a good idea? Do college football fans really want an expanded format from 12 teams? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the risks and benefits of expanding the field. What’s ahead for the CFP? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:13) Presenting Sponsor (2:55) Intro: CFP Ex...
Apr 23, 2026•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 831
As the Indiana Hoosiers shocked the world this past college football season, Curt Cignetti and the IU football team now know there is a target on their back. Watch here as Curt Cignetti joins Andy & Ari on today’s episode and recap the College Football Playoff run while keeping focus on what’s ahead for the Hoosiers. Can the Hoosiers run it back and have the same success this fall? Let us know in the comments! (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:30) Presenting Sponsor (2:11) Intro: Previewing Curt ...
Apr 22, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 830
On Thursday night, the 2026 NFL Draft will begin in Pittsburgh. While the overarching thought is that Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson will be the top quarterbacks selected, the rest of the field is up in the air. One of the more notable QBs in the draft is LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier. Being injured for most of the 2025 season, a report revealed that Garrett Nussmeier has a cyst on his spine. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss this interesting story while taking a look at the rest of the quarterba...
Apr 21, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 829
As spring practice continues across the country, Texas, Oklahoma, and Michigan all completed their spring games this past Saturday. With summer workouts ahead, how do each of these teams look? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into Texas, Oklahoma, and Michigan here. Also, Wake Forest’s Head Coach Jake Dickert joins the show. A HUGE Monday show to start your week here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:54) Presenting Sponsor (2:34) Intro: Skydiver at Virginia Tech (5:05) How did Texas look Satur...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 828
As this offseason has been full of court cases and injunctions, there was more news out of a courtroom on Thursday. Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke is set to return to the Sooners after being granted an injunction. What does this mean for Oklahoma’s football team in the fall? Watch here as Andy & Ari break down this news in today’s Dear Andy & Ari show. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:54) Presenting Sponsor (2:08) Intro: Owen Heinecke set to return to Oklahoma (13:33) Oklahoma’s 2026 Expectations...
Apr 17, 2026•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 827
As the world of college football has changed drastically just in the last decade, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck has been able to navigate the changes in an admirable way since taking over for the Gophers in 2017. Watch here as Coach Fleck joins Andy & Ari to discuss how Minnesota has adapted to the NIL era, how competitive they are in the Big Ten, and why the Gophers are running a fair program. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:27) Presenting Sponsor (1:42) Intro: Rowing a Boat (7:09) P.J. Flec...
Apr 16, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 826
As the Michigan Wolverine fanbase has big expectations for Kyle Whittingham's tenure in Ann Arbor, the new head coach for UM is set to rely on some of the young talent on his roster. With young stars like Bryce Underwood and Savion Hiter, Michigan is looking to be in the College Football Playoff conversation later this fall. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into the best megaboard topics! (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:56) Presenting Sponsor (2:10) Intro: Michigan's INSANE young talent (16:26) Si...
Apr 15, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 825
As a number of spring games have concluded across the country, one of the more intriguing games comes out of Tennessee with the Vols. As Josh Heupel enters his 6th season in Knoxville, Brent Hubbs from VolQuest joins to discuss where thing stand with the quarterback battle on Rocky Top. Who will start for the Volunteers? How much of an impact will DC Jim Knowles make? What should fans expect in 2026? Andy & Ari discuss with Brent Hubbs here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:54) Presenting Sponso...
Apr 14, 2026•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 824
Over the weekend, a number of college football programs held their yearly spring game. While most of the games were not televised, Andy & Ari bring on reporters who were at both Florida and Alabama's spring games. What's the latest on the quarterback battles out of Gainesville and Tuscaloosa? Watch here as Zach Abolverdi from Gators Online and Charlie Potter from BamaOnLine join today's show to provide the latest on two of the top programs in the SEC. (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:53) Present...
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 823
While the 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh later this month, a listener sends in a question on who the top quarterbacks for next year’s draft will be. With Dante Moore, Arch Manning, and Julian Sayin all returning to college football, which one will be a top prospect for next year’s NFL Draft? Also, a number of the top draft-eligible QBs will have the option to return for their senior season, so that could be involved. A Dear Andy & Ari episode to send you on in to your week...
Apr 10, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 822
As the off-season is in full swing, On3’s Chris Low has been on a college football tour lately, visiting some of the top programs across the country. Watch here as Andy & Ari recap Chris Low’s first part of the tour as the fellas dive deep into Texas A&M, Ohio State, and many more throughout the country. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:50) Presenting Sponsor (2:00) Intro: Previewing Chris Low (3:42) Chris Low joins the show (4:30) Texas A&M’s trajectory after CFP berth (15:33) Subscribe...
Apr 09, 2026•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 821
As Jeremiah Smith is heralded as the best wide receiver in all of college football, the star Buckeyes wide receiver has had to make some tough decisions to stay in Columbus. Reportedly offered $10M to transfer somewhere else, watch here as Andy & Ari break down Jeremiah Smith’s decision to stay with the Buckeyes. Is this the right choice? Would you stay in Ohio State if you were Jeremiah Smith? Andy & Ari debate on today’s show. Read Chris Low's story on Jeremiah Smith here: https://www....
Apr 08, 2026•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 820
As the show dropped yesterday, news of North Carolina hiring Michael Malone to be the next head basketball coach in Chapel Hill broke. As Andy & Ari make their way home from Indianapolis, Ari asks Andy if this situation is any similar to the recent football hiring in Chapel Hill. Watch as Andy & Ari discuss the similarities and differences in these two recent hirings at UNC. What do you think? Does the hiring of Michael Malone feel more serious? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:09) Presentin...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 819
