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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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What NCAA penalties will Michigan and Sherrone Moore face? Tennessee to Adidas | Washington’s Jedd Fisch Joins | Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham joins | Sonny Styles expects Ohio State in the CFP

It's a jam packed Thursday show, as news was announced that Michigan will receive a ruling on Friday from the NCAA in the Connor Stalions case. What kind of punishments will Michigan's football program face? Will Sherrone Moore be suspended - and for how many games? How much power does the NCAA even have these days? Andy breaks it all down before the news drop on Friday. (0:00-12:30) Intro: Michigan to receive ruling from NCAA (12:31-23:42) Tennessee & Adidas reuniting (23:43-24:59) Rhoback ...

Aug 14, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 597

The Arch Manning hype TAKES OVER the Heisman Trophy odds | Notre Dame Quarterback competition

As Week 1 of College Football inches closer and closer, the Heisman Trophy odds continue to show favor towards Arch Manning's way. Could the Texas Longhorns QB REALLY be the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy? What are real and honest expectations for the wildly popular quarterback in Austin? Andy & Ari break down this and much more. (0:00-3:30) Intro: Taylor Swift on New Heights (3:31-18:52) Arch Manning Mania & Heisman Odds (18:53-30:24) Does Arch represent what people LOVE about CFB? ...

Aug 13, 202554 minEp. 596

Will Alabama ROLL to a National Title with Ty Simpson as the starting QB? John Mateer’s Venmo History | Minnesota QB Drake Lindsey

As fall camp continues, quarterback battles are ramping up across the country. While we wait on an update from Ohio State and Notre Dame, Alabama announced on Monday that Ty Simpson will be the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide to begin the 2025 season. Playing in Tallahassee against Florida State on August 30th, Kalen DeBoer is rolling with the veteran quarterback to lead the team against the Seminoles. Could the Crimson Tide be destined for a national championship? Andy & Ari discu...

Aug 12, 202547 minEp. 595

The AP Poll tells us which eight teams can WIN the National Championship

On Monday, the Associated Press dropped its preseason college football rankings, and Andy breaks it all down here. In the top half of the rankings, Andy believes there are eight clear contenders for the title. Do you think he's right on this? (0:00-13:07) Intro: The Preseason AP Top 25 Poll (13:08-14:34) Introducing Pete Nakos (14:35-16:29) Pete Nakos Joins: Top Non-QBs (16:30-20:49) Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State (20:50-30:30) Retaining the Top Talent in CFB (30:31-35:43) Dylan Stewart, South Carol...

Aug 11, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 594

Notre Dame’s ADVANTAGE in the new College Football Playoff rules

Happy Friday! Before you get to your weekend, Andy & Ari answer YOUR questions on today's show. Andy & Ari take a look into Notre Dame and the CFP format, where Arkansas stacks up, how far Virginia Tech has fallen, and many more. (0:00-5:08) Intro: Social Media bracket (5:09-18:12) Notre Dame bye in the new CFP? (18:13-20:23) The Irish in a 4-4-2-2-1-1-1 format (20:24-26:18) Why do UGA fans hate Mike Bobo? (26:19-34:22) Out-Evaluating, a thing of the past? (34:23-45:59) Where things stan...

Aug 08, 20251 hrEp. 593

That Garrett Nussmeier rumor scared every LSU fan; what does it say about college football in 2025?

As training camp is underway across the country, the message boards are getting ramped up this time of year. One piece on the message boards that made waves on Wednesday was that of LSU's Garrett Nussmeier suffering a serious injury. Our own Shea Dixon at the Bengal Tiger got down to the bottom of it and provided an update. (0:00-3:34) Intro: Garrett Nussmeier (3:35-11:09) Backup QBs (11:10-20:00) The Best QB rooms across the country (20:01-35:06) The Teams that have a plan and executed it (35:0...

Aug 07, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 592

The transfer QB who could change EVERYTHING for Iowa

Over in the Hawkeye state, anticipation is mounting for South Dakota transfer QB Mark Gronowski. As the Iowa Hawkeyes have positioned Gronowski to be QB1 in Iowa City, a number of media members have selected the Hawkeye signal caller to be a potential breakout star of the season. Watch here as T-Bob Hebert joins the show and explains why Kirk Ferentz's offense could be much improved ahead of the 2025 College Football season. (0:00-5:44) Intro: Introducing T-Bob Hebert, Mark Gronowski (5:45-10:11...

Aug 06, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 591

Why the Georgia Bulldogs could be No. 1

As the college football season gets underway at the end of this month, Andy & Ari take a deep dive into the pre-season rankings, and to help the guys, Brett McMurphy joins the show to go through his complete top 25 pre-season list. Do you agree with Brett? Who did he leave out? Does Georgia really DESERVE the top ranking? Brett takes us deep into the list (0:00-2:13) Intro (2:14-10:48) Brett McMurphy joins: His full list (10:49-14:12) How does Brett determine the rankings? (14:13-20:50) Why ...

Aug 05, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 590

Where does ESPN’s top nerd rank your team?

Happy Monday! As fall camp is in full swing, Andy & Ari are joined by ESPN's Bill Connelly, and we go through the entire state of college football while also breaking down plenty of teams in the process. To purchase Bill's book, head here: https://www.amazon.com/Forward-Progress-Definitive-College-Football/dp/1637278705?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HhkOF5qd6SXGW_WiP7H35pjMLivun8bIvC7eFC8SH5jGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.0faKKBoBTtdAraQAn2WqEXcM0Mh3cazlrJSJjXaZx20&dib_tag=AUTHOR (0:00-...

Aug 04, 202557 minEp. 586

On3 Welcomes Inside Carolina: North Carolina Deep Dive

The calendar has turned to August, and now it's time to welcome our newest site to the On3 network: Inside Carolina. With the best in-depth coverage of Tar Heel athletics, Greg Barnes from Inside Carolina joins the show to preview the UNC program as Bill Belichick enters his first season in Kenan Stadium. (0:00-2:11) Intro: Inside Carolina + On3 (2:12-5:34) Greg Barnes from Inside Carolina joins the show (5:35-7:34) What does this season look like for Bill Belichick? (7:35-12:49) Wither Jordon? ...

Aug 01, 202550 minEp. 589

Curt Cignetti and Indiana are STILL HUNTING

Welcome to Andy & Ari On3 - it’s Thursday and today, we are going to answer some of your great questions in our Dear Andy & Ari segment, but first, we have a great interview with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti. After surprising the entire college football world last season, Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers are no longer considered America’s darling team. Now, people know about the Hoosiers. Listen here as Curt Cignetti details his mindset and how he plans to consistently keep Ind...

Jul 31, 202554 minEp. 588

2025 College Football HOT SEAT rankings

Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! On today's show, Ari takes us deep into his hot seat list, but first Andy points out who is not on the list. Is your team's coach on this list? Should all of these coaches Ari listed really be on the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. (0:00-1:20) Intro (1:21-4:29) Hot Seats entering 2025 (4:30-7:28) Omissions: Texas Tech's Joey McGuire? (7:29-12:19) Billy Napier at #1 (12:20-19:39) Why Brent Venables is 2nd (19:40-26:25) Others on the lis...

Jul 30, 202557 minEp. 587

D.J. Lagway is hurt again; are Billy Napier and the Florida Gators screwed?

Training Camp is HERE, and we have some interesting news we have to hit immediately: D.J. Lagwy is in a walking boot and Billy Napier has labeled his status as "day-to-day." What is this injury? How much will this affect Florida's season? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss this important news out of Gainesville. (0:00-0:34) Intro: Florida's QB Status (0:35-10:19) Billy Napier provides an update on DJ Lagway (10:20-15:40) Concern Level for DJ Lagway (15:41-30:16) Tennessee and Boo Carter (30:17...

Jul 29, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 585

Coach Prime BEATS Cancer and he's ready to lead Colorado again

Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! We are now on a different schedule ahead of this season, as we will be releasing our show Monday-Friday at 3 pm et on the On3 Sports YouTube page. Deion Sanders held a press conference today and revealed he has defeated bladder cancer. Andy & Ari have an in-depth discussion on Coach Prime and his health update. (0:00-0:42) Intro: New Schedule (0:43-17:14) Deion Sanders Reveals he has beaten Bladder Cancer (17:15-22:44) Week 1 Line Movement: Auburn at Baylor (22...

Jul 28, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 584

Why should the Big Ten’s CFP plan affect whether USC plays Notre Dame?

Happy Friday - it's a Dear Andy & Ari day, and the viewers have some great questions for today's show. But first, we have to get into some headlines from Big Ten Media Days. Lincoln Riley took the podium on Thursday in Las Vegas, and he had some interesting comments regarding the Notre Dame and USC rivalry. Ari has some interesting thoughts. (0:00-9:02) Intro: Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame (9:03-17:35) What do the conferences want? (17:36-26:16) Donald Trump's Executive Order (26:17-31:11) Be...

Jul 25, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 583

Oregon feels UNDER THE RADAR but Shouldn't be

The 2025 Big Ten Media Days are in full swing from Las Vegas, and Andy & Ari break down a big day that included the team with the best regular season last year: The Oregon Ducks. With many new players coming into Eugene, does Dan Lanning's squad expect another big year in the Big Ten? (0:00-1:05) Intro (1:06-11:16) Expectations out of Oregon in 2025 (11:17-21:03) Matayo Uiagalalei joins (21:04-25:47) Continuing the Oregon discussion (25:48-37:47) Update on Michigan and the sign-stealing scan...

Jul 24, 20251 hrEp. 582

Does the Big Ten CONTROL the Future of the CFP?

Big Ten Media Days are underway in Las Vegas, and Tony Petitti took the stage front and center on day one. With many interesting comments regarding the number of conference games, playoff format, and the future of the league, Andy & Ari break it all down here in today's show. (0:00-1:00) Intro: Back in Vegas (1:01-7:49) What did we learn from Tony Petitti (7:50-18:19) Heather Dinich from ESPN joins (18:20-21:48) Heather's Ideal CFP (21:49-31:59) Petitti and the future of the CFP (32:00-37:05...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 581

Can the Big Ten win its THIRD STRAIGHT National Title? Big Ten Media Days 2025

It's time for Big Ten Media Days to start in Las Vegas, and Andy & Ari will be live on the scene for the week. Teams featured today are Ohio State, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, and Rutgers. What are the glaring questions ahead of the big event? What has the standard become at Wisconsin? How different will Michigan's be different with Bryce Underwood? Is this year a make or break for James Franklin? (0:00-6:11) Intro: A View of Vegas (6:12-7:57) Glaring Questions ahead of Big Ten Me...

Jul 22, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 580

The 2025 College Football QB Fantasy Draft

Less than 5 weeks away from college football, Andy & Ari have made their quarterback big board ahead of the season, and now, it's time to draft their top signal callers before week one. Whose list is better? Did Andy or Ari get it right? Will Producer River's team have a chance when he drafts? Watch here to find out who the best quarterbacks are ahead of the season. (0:00-2:50) Intro: QB Draft Day (2:51-5:25) American Conference News (5:26-10:08) Rules of the QB Draft (10:09-14:58) Round 1 (...

Jul 21, 202558 minEp. 579

Who are the DARK HORSE Heisman Trophy candidates for the 2025 season?

You submitted some incredible Dear Andy/Dear Ari questions this week, and we’re diving right in… (0:00-2:02) Intro: Know any Coldplay? (2:03-10:41) Dear Andy & Ari: dark horse QBs? (10:42-20:27) Top Candidates for dark horse Heisman (20:28-26:48) Crimson Tide Heisman? (26:49-32:22) Big 12 QB for Heisman? (32:23-39:24) Does Allar's Experience elevate Penn State? (39:25-40:47) Subscribe to the Rivals YouTube Page! (40:48-44:56) If Arch is successful, will other QBs follow suit? (44:57-54:31) S...

Jul 18, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 578

Which SEC quarterback has the most AURA?

Florida quarterback D.J. Lagway his best attribute as a QB is his aura, and that got Andy and Ari thinking: Which SEC QB has the MOST aura? Between Lagway and Oklahoma’s John Mateer, there was a ton of aura walking around SEC media days Wednesday. But the league is loaded with QBs who ooze aura. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia. (0:00-4:17) Intro: Eliah Drinkwitz kicks us off (4:18-10:40) Which SEC QB has the most aura? (10:41-16:02) Naming SEC...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 577

UNDER PRESSURE: Does Auburn's Hugh Freeze or Oklahoma's Brent Venables face more?

Ari has unveiled his list of the coaches under the most pressure this season, and the three guys at the top are in Atlanta this week for SEC media days. (0:00-0:30) Intro (0:31-22:40) Ari's 10 coaches under most pressure (22:41-30:41) How good can Auburn be? (30:42-35:54) How much pressure is on Brent Venables (35:55-39:40) Sarkisian walks out to A&M War Hymn (39:41-41:10) Big Recruiting Day for Texas (41:11-51:49) Arch Manning takes over SEC media days (51:50-57:24) Sir Paul Cheeks commits ...

Jul 16, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 576

Lane Kiffin STIRS IT UP at SEC Media Days

The best version of Lane Kiffin is the one who is funny without even trying to be, and that Kiffin showed up in Atlanta for SEC media days. (0:00-1:27) Intro: SEC Media Days, Day 1 (1:28-20:02) What all Lane Kiffin said at SEC Media Days (20:03-30:11) Would Nick Saban come back to College Football? (30:12-40:43) Will LSU knock off Clemson week 1? (40:44-44:30) Best Tailgate Foods (44:31-49:36) Ari and the new video game (49:37-1:01:38) Netflix releases new trailer for SEC documentary (1:01:39-1:...

Jul 15, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 575

Who is the best QB in the SEC?

This week, the SEC takes center stage with its media days, and Andy and Ari will celebrate day one by arguing about quarterbacks. (0:00-2:49) Intro: Day 1 of SEC Media Days (2:50-13:40) Andy's Top 10 SEC Qb's (13:41-25:00) Is DJ Lagway REALLY the top QB? (25:01-33:37) Where do Bama and Georgia's QB stack? (33:38-37:22) Arch at Texas (37:23-39:11) Previewing Big Ten QB (39:12-44:52) Ari's column on Big 12's position on CFP (44:53-47:19) What did Greg Sankey say at the podium? (47:20-57:17) House ...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 574

Mike Gundy: 'This portal class from January is the first class that we ever bought.'

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy joins the show, and he’s not holding back. (0:00-2:33) Intro: Previewing Mike Gundy (2:34-17:43) Mike Gundy joins the show (17:44-18:52) Mike Gundy's rules for life (18:53-30:20) Discussion on Oklahoma State, Big 12 (30:21-35:44) Do you lock your door? (35:45-50:39) New QBs you have most confidence/questions in (50:40-54:50) Sleeper G5 CFP teams (54:51-1:02:46) Baylor's Outlook with Dave Aranda (1:02:47-1:05:06) Emo Accent Deep Dive (1:05:07-1:31:38) Random Rankin...

Jul 11, 20251 hr 35 minEp. 573

The BILLIONAIRE who wants to save college sports — and turn his alma mater into a power

Andy and Ari welcome their first billionaire to the show! (0:00-2:25) Intro: Big 12 Takeaways (2:26-13:14) Deion Sanders and "bulljunk" (13:15-34:02) Cody Campbell joins the show (34:03-39:15) Cody Campbell's impact (39:16-51:25) The message Colorado sent at media days (51:26-1:00:45) Is Utah a Big 12 contender? (1:00:46-1:02:10) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Cody Campbell, the former Texas Tech offensive linemen who made his fortune in oil and gas — and who probably inspired two cha...

Jul 10, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 572

Can the Big 12 create national title contenders?

Andy and Ari are back at Big 12 media days, and they’re talking about how much has changed in two years. (0:00-1:39) Intro: Day 2 of Big 12 Media Days (1:40-8:38) How far has the Big 12 come in 2 years? (8:39-12:33) Overview of the conference entering 2025 (12:34-15:27) BYU's Outlook (15:28-21:47) Other competitors in the Big 12 (21:48-26:28) Big 12 in the CFP discussion (26:29-36:01) Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire joins (36:02-41:26) Colorado at Media Days (41:27-43:42) Conclusion: Ari & Pop-Ta...

Jul 09, 202544 minEp. 571

The Big 12 might have the DEEPEST group of QBs in the country

Andy and Ari are live from Big 12 media days! (0:00-1:59) Intro: Sparky is back on the helmet (2:00-9:40) The QB position in the Big 12 (9:41-17:03) Kansas State, Kansas (17:04-19:30) Will Oklahoma State turn it around? (19:31-23:24) Utah with Devon Dampier (23:25-26:23) Colorado Discussion (26:24-29:04) Ari sees a trophy (29:05-38:14) Wrapping up the Colorado discussion (38:15-43:10) Could the Big 12 get a title in the next decade? (43:11-48:52) The West Virginia Mountaineer joins (48:53-51:02)...

Jul 08, 202554 minEp. 570

The curious case of the new millionaire Texas Tech offensive lineman

The boys are back live, and they’ve got a lot to discuss! (0:00-0:36) Welcome Back! (0:37-19:08) 5-Star OT Felix Ojo commits to Texas Tech (19:09-23:50) Story Time with Ari (23:51-28:08) Concluding Texas Tech discussion (28:09-39:59) Alabama's BIG Recruiting Week (40:00-47:27) Golfing or Fishing? (47:28-55:07) Jake Retzlaff Update (55:08-57:15) Charles Jagusah Injury (57:16-1:00:55) Conclusion: Big 12 Media Days this week! Five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo committed to Texas Tech last week. O...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 569

Oregon Deep Dive: Will Dante Moore IGNITE fireworks for the Ducks offense?

Happy Fourth of July! As we conclude this week of our team deep dives, we head up to the northwest part of the country to preview the Oregon Ducks. With an incredible regular season last year, Dan Lanning's squad is looking to take its game to the next level by winning a national championship. With a new QB in Dante Moore, is this a plausible expectation for the Ducks? In just its second year of the Big Ten, who will be the main rivals for Oregon besides Washington and USC? Justin Hopkins from S...

Jul 04, 202535 minEp. 567
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