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Andy & Ari On3

On3, Andy Staples, Ari Wassermanwww.on3.com
Welcome to “Andy & Ari On3” the ultimate daily podcast for college football fans! Join National College Football hosts Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman as they deliver the latest news, analysis, and insights from the captivating world of college football. Get in-depth coverage of teams, transfer portal, NIL, and recruiting with interviews featuring coaches, players, and experts. Tune in daily for your college football fix! Dropping on YouTube and podcast services at 3 pm et, Monday-Friday! LIVE Instant Reaction shows during the season on Saturday nights at 11:30 pm et!
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Episodes

Ari talked to Matt Rhule after Ari's column enraged the entire state of Nebraska

Ari once again has enraged the state of Nebraska, this time with a column criticizing Nebraska coach Matt Rhule’s stance on the College Football Playoff. (0:00-0:43) Intro (0:44-22:30) Ari and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (22:31-24:48) Watch us on YouTube, Wrapping up Nebraska (24:49-41:51) CFP to adopt Straight-Seeding model (41:52-43:09) BYU QB Jake Retzlaff accused of sexual assault (43:10-1:01:53) Dear Andy & Ari: Accumulating top talent in the NIL Era (1:01:54-1:05:34) The Confidence in Arc...

May 22, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 538

A Texas-Clemson national title game? Debating Ari's projected College Football Playoff bracket

Ari has released his projected 2025 College Football Playoff Bracket, and we’ve got some things to argue about. (0:00-4:45) Intro: Previewing Ari's Bracket (4:46-11:43) Nick Saban's Sports Emmy (11:44-18:30) Is Bill Belichick engaged to Jordon Hudson? (18:31-24:40) General overview of Ari's Bracket (24:41-33:24) SEC getting 4 teams in? (33:25-53:08) Dissecting the Big Ten in Ari's Field (53:09-55:44) ACC's Representation (55:45-1:01:46) Group of 5 Bid (1:01:47-1:06:32) Conclusion: See you tomorr...

May 21, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 536

Would the SEC threaten to boot Tennessee for following its own state law?

There could be a showdown looming between Tennessee and the SEC. (0:00-0:48) Intro (0:48-19:35) Could SEC threaten Tennessee or Vanderbilt? (19:36-34:32) Wrapping up the SEC, Tennessee talk (34:33-43:23) Notre Dame-USC ending? (43:24-47:21) Story Time with Ari (47:22-52:21) What's next with Notre Dame-USC (52:22-1:00:46) Conclusion: Cotton Bowl Food Tennessee (the state) passed a law that appears to be insurance in case the House v. NCAA settlement blows up. The SEC and the other power conferenc...

May 20, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 535

Does Las Vegas expect MORE from Auburn than Hugh Freeze?

Andy and Ari are breaking down season win totals, and they’re starting with one of the many, many teams at 7.5. Auburn coach Hugh Freeze went on The Next Round Live last week and suggested Auburn merely needed to make a bowl game to have a successful season. That rubbed a lot of Auburn fans the wrong way. (0:00-1:03) Intro: Win Totals (1:04-18:05) Auburn's Win Total: 7.5 (18:06-24:54) Wrapping up Hugh Freeze, Auburn (24:55-28:46) Utah's Win Total: 7.5 (28:47-35:13) Big 12 Projections (35:14-46:1...

May 19, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 534

How do Matt Rhule and Nebraska KEEP CLIMBING in 2025?

Happy Friday! Before we head into the weekend, we have a Dear Andy & Ari episode on tap. Some GREAT questions from our awesome listeners, but first, we preview the Top 100 list of impact players from Clark Brooks. (0:00-4:42) Intro: Top 100 Impact Players (4:43-21:37) Deep Dive into Nebraska (21:38-28:11) Story Time: Vol Twitter & Ari (28:12-32:24) A worse blow to the Irish? (32:25-41:34) Notre Dame's Future in a 16-Team CFP (41:35-54:57) Are Super Teams dead in this era of College Footb...

May 16, 202558 minEp. 533

Is College Football Playoff seeding changing for THIS SEASON?

The College Football Playoff might have seeding that makes sense in 2025! Andy and Ari break down the news and examine how the bracket might look. (0:00-1:30) Intro (1:31-20:05) Will CFP change to straight seeding? (20:06-21:42) Closing out the CFP talk (21:43-37:02) Ohio State Night Games? (37:03-40:50) Introducing Brennan Marion (40:51-1:00:00) Sacramento State HC Brennan Marion joins (1:00:01-1:04:46) Deion Sanders on Netflix in 2026 (1:04:47-1:11:26) What does Nick Saban do these days? (1:11...

May 15, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 532

Penn State at No. 1? The post-spring top 25 debate continues...

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May 14, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 531

The nation's No. 1 recruit Jackson Cantwell decides TODAY. Will it be Georgia, Miami or Oregon?

The nation’s top recruit in the class of 2026 is announcing his decision today. Will offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell deliver a stunner? Or will he join No. 1 QB recruit Jared Curtis in Georgia’s class? Cantwell’s finalists are Georgia, Miami and Oregon. (0:00-7:36) Intro: Jackson Cantwell's decision TODAY (7:37-22:19) Miami's construction of its roster (22:20-29:14) Closing out the Jackson Cantwell discussion (29:15-39:00) Richard Wesley commits to Oregon, Handsome Coaches (39:01-49:59) Takeaw...

May 13, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 530

The BEST bets ahead of the 2025 College Football Season

Happy Monday! On today's show, Collin Wilson from the Action Network joins Andy & Ari to give the fellas the BEST bets for the 2025 season, but first we need to cover the news over the weekend. In a report from Ross Dellenger, the 16-team College Football Playoff bracket is gaining momentum with the Big Ten and SEC. Andy & Ari breakdown what a 12-team field would look like and the implications of it. In other news, Jordon Hudson is back in the headlines, as she finished as the 2nd runner...

May 12, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 529

Austin Simmons is ready to SHINE at Ole Miss | 2025 Betting Theories

Happy Graduation Weekend to all who are graduating! On today's show, we have Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons joining from Oxford. After backing up Jaxson Dart this past season, Simmons is ready to take command of Lane Kiffin's offense. Andy & Ari recall Simmons coming in against Georgia, his baseball career, and much more. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech hosted a very special guest in Lane Stadium on Wednesday night. Of course, Andy & Ari had to talk about Metallica in Blacksburg. Afterwards, Tyler ...

May 09, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 528

Donald Trump, Nick Saban and an oil billionaire walk into college football

President Donald Trump is forming a commission on college sports, and he’s reportedly tapping former Alabama coach Nick Saban and Texas Tech donor (and oil billionaire) Cody Campbell to co-chair it. (0:00-10:05) Intro: President Trump forming Presidential Commission (10:06-21:16) Will there be a super league? (21:17-30:39) Watch us LIVE on YouTube, Wrapping up Presidential Commission (30:40-34:30) House v NCAA Settlement Update (34:31-42:08) Story Time, Ari would be a terrible criminal (42:09-46...

May 08, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 527

Miami LOADS UP in the spring transfer portal — should that excite or concern?

Miami has been very active in the spring transfer portal, grabbing multiple players who likely will wind up either starting or playing major roles for the Hurricanes this season. The latest is former Auburn DB Keionte Scott, who spent the spring at Houston but reunites with former Auburn and Houston secondary coach Zac Etheridge in Miami. The Hurricanes also have added former Texas kicker Bert Auburn, former North Dakota State tailback CharMar Brown, former N.C. State linebacker Kamal Bonner, fo...

May 07, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 526

RANKING the best jobs in college football

(0:00-5:06) Intro: Previewing the best jobs in America (5:07-6:40) Jared Curtis commits to Georgia (6:41-11:30) Big 12 Extends Commissioner Brett Yormark (11:31-22:54) Clemson and Notre Dame announce 12 year scheduling agreement (22:55-26:42) Other 12 year matchups we'd like to see (26:43-29:32) Introducing the bets jobs (29:33-31:01) Andy's #1: Georgia (31:02-35:16) Ari's #1: Texas (35:17-38:33) Ohio State (38:34-41:35) Oregon (41:36-45:10) Texas A&M - Top 5? (45:11-47:51) LSU (47:52-51:03)...

May 06, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 525

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore SUSPENDED for two games (by Michigan) amid NCAA probe

(0:00-12:10) Intro: Sherrone Moore expected to be suspended two games (12:11-17:10) Continuing the Sherrone Moore discussion (17:11-19:32) What should Michigan do? (19:33-22:51) Previewing Jared Curtis commitment (22:52-31:15) Steve Wiltfong joins to discuss Jared Curtis (31:16-37:45) How different the NIL era is (37:46-40:46) Nico discussion with Steve (40:47-45:51) Closing out with Steve (45:52-48:53) Where will Jared Curtis go? (48:54-59:22) How the times have changed with recruiting (59:23-1...

May 05, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 524

Michigan State needs a new AD. Could Sparty hire North Carolina's Bubba Cunningham? Kentucky Derby Preview

(0:00-2:38) Intro: Kentucky Derby Weekend (2:39-13:19) Michigan State fires AD Alan Haller (13:20-15:41) Watch our show on YouTube! (15:42-30:59) Nick Roush with a full preview on the Kentucky Derby (31:00-34:45) Was Nick right about Nico? (34:46-43:20) Preview of Kentucky's 2025 (43:21-47:51) Wrapping up with Nick (47:52-51:11) Conclusion Michigan State is looking for a new athletic director who is equipped to lead the Spartans in the NIL era. Could that AD be North Carolina’s Bubba Cunningham,...

May 02, 202551 minEp. 523

Is Bill Belichick at North Carolina going to work, or is it going to BLOW UP?

We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver’s for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. But Culver’s isn’t just in Wisconsin. There’s one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let’s talk some football. (0:00-1:29) Intro...

May 01, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 522

The Arch Manning Paradox

We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver’s for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. But Culver’s isn’t just in Wisconsin. There’s one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let’s talk some football. (0:00-12:51) Andy...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 521

RANKING the TOP 25 college football teams post-spring transfer portal

We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver’s for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. But Culver’s isn’t just in Wisconsin. There’s one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let’s talk some football. We’re also sponso...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 520

Shedeur Sanders gets PRANKED by a dummy and gets PICKED by the Browns

We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver’s for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. But Culver’s isn’t just in Wisconsin. There’s one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let’s talk some football. Thank you to Game...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 519

Why did Shedeur Sanders SLIDE?

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 25, 202556 minEp. 518

Matthew Golden will have you in TEARS before the draft

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 517

How many QBs are getting picked in the first round? Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders? Jaxson Dart?

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 24, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 516

Will Shedeur Sanders join Cam Ward in the first round?

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 23, 202557 minEp. 515

The Nico Iamaleava saga ends with a TRADE and a REUNION

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 514

CFB TRADE: Tennessee Vols & UCLA Swap Nico Iamaleava, Joey Aguilar

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 21, 202523 minEp. 513

Is the future NOW for QB Bryce Underwood at Michigan

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 512

OFFICIALLY official: Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava lands at UCLA

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 20, 202528 minEp. 511

When will Nico and UCLA become OFFICIAL? Revisiting QB Rankings

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 18, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 510

Will Nico to UCLA get done? | Fran Brown sets the market

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 509

The transfer portal is OPEN FOR BUSINESS and Nico is IN

We’re excited to announce we’ll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We’ll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver’s Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. We’ll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 508
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