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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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College Football Week 8 PICKS | Tennessee-Alabama, USC-Notre Dame, Ole Miss-Georgia, LSU-Vanderbilt

As the football season continues to churn along, it's time for the week 8 slate in college football. Headlined by games such as Tennessee at Alabama and USC at Notre Dame, this week is sure to provide plenty of fireworks. Watch here as Andy & Ari pick this week's top games of the week! (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:28) BetMGM (2:06) Intro: James Franklin and the coaches carousel (5:58) Week 8 Slate - Friday Night: Louisville at Miami (7:29) Records through Week 7 (8:46) Continuing Louisville ...

Oct 13, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 657

Why Penn State fired James Franklin now | Candidates for the Nittany Lions' next coach

Penn State has fired coach James Franklin after consecutive losses as a 20-point favorite. It’s a dramatic fall for a program that opened the season with national title aspirations. The Nittany Lions will eat a $48.6 million buyout, but that amount could be reduced if Franklin gets another job. And there is a good chance he will, because he will be a desirable candidate for multiple programs. Meanwhile, who does Penn State hire? Alum Matt Rhule? Matt Campbell? Do the Nittany Lions try to pry Cur...

Oct 12, 202527 minEp. 656

Indiana PROVES itself at Oregon | FIRE EVERYBODY (Florida, Wisconsin, Penn State, Florida State)

Andy and Ari break down an absolutely wild day in college football! Indiana went to Oregon and put to rest any questions about the Hoosiers’ legitimacy. Now where does Indiana rank among the best in the country? Elsewhere, fans — or at least Penn State, Wisconsin, Florida and Florida State fans — wants to fire their coach and Auburn fans want someone other than SEC officials to work their games. (And probably want to fire their coach.) Andy and Ari break it all down. (0:00) On tonight's Instant ...

Oct 12, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 655

Texas CRUSHES Oklahoma, stays alive in the College Football Playoff race

The Texas offense weathered first-half offensive difficulties and then came alive in the second half. Meanwhile, the Longhorns’ defense shut down John Mateer and the Oklahoma offense all day. Texas remains alive for the College Football Playoff. Oklahoma must get a lot better if it hopes to survive its next six games without taking two more losses. Andy and Ari break down what it all means. Our show is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will ...

Oct 11, 202514 minEp. 654

Kalen DeBoer, Eli Drinkwitz, and the Black Hoodie of Death | John Mateer's Status | College Football Week 7: Best Bets

As the college football season is in full swing, it's YOUR questions on today's Dear Andy & Ari episode, and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz kicks it off with a question to Kalen DeBoer: Will the Crimson Tide coach wear the "black hoodie of death"? Find out here in this LOADED episode of Andy & Ari On3. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:52) BetMGM (3:05) Intro: Alabama at Missouri (3:42) Eli Drinkwitz’s Question to Coach DeBoer (10:25) Diving Deep into Bama at Mizzou (17:53) John Mateer’s Status for...

Oct 09, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 653

The LATEST on John Mateer | Will the Sooners QB play vs Texas? Kentucky's buyout with Mark Stoops | Michigan at USC, Arkansas at Tennessee

It's Megaboard Wednesday and on today's Andy & Ari On3, we head back to Norman where John Mateer watch is underway. The guys breakdown all of the news out of Oklahoma, as guys like Eddie Radosevich from SoonerScoop are working tirelessly on the case. Will the talented quarterback play in the Cotton Bowl on Saturday? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:58) BetMGM (2:37) Intro: John Mateer watch (10:27) Eddie Radosevich’s report from SoonerScoop (16:00) Huel (16:...

Oct 08, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 652

Is Arch Manning too big to fail at Texas? Will John Mateer play vs Longhorns? Why Ohio State could be College Football's New Dynasty

As the Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl is just days away, there are plenty of storylines to follow in this Oklahoma vs Texas matchup on Saturday. On Tuesday morning, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Oklahoma QB John Mateer is making a push to play. What could this mean for the Sooners if the Washington State transfer can suit up at the Cotton Bowl? On the other side of the coin, Andy & Ari dive deep into the Arch Manning conundrum in Austin. What do Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns nee...

Oct 07, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 651

College Football Week 7 PICKS | Oklahoma-Texas, Indiana-Oregon, Georgia-Auburn, Michigan-USC, & MORE

After a wild week 6 in college football, it's time to turn our focus to week 7 on the schedule. It's a Monday picks show for Andy & Ari, and the fellas pick the BIGGEST games of the week. Games include: (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:28) BetMGM (2:06) Intro: Week 7 Picks (11:38) #8 Alabama at #14 Missouri (+3.5) (21:19) Academy Sports + Outdoors (22:17) #1 Ohio State at #17 Illinois (+16.5) (31:08) #7 Indiana at #3 Oregon (-8.5) (38:33) Gametime (40:15) #6 Oklahoma vs Texas (-2.5) (52:23) NC S...

Oct 06, 20251 hr 36 minEp. 650

College Football Week 6 INSTANT REACTION | Miami-FSU | UCLA STUNS Penn State | Florida wins vs Texas

It's time to recap a WILD week in College Football. The afternoon slate was filled with plenty of action, and Andy & Ari are LIVE from Tallahassee to break it all down here. As Andy & Ari instantly react to Miami at Florida State, the fellas break down the REST of the action on the jam-packed Saturday... (0:00) On Tonight's Instant Reaction (0:30) BetMGM (2:08) Intro: Miami 28, Florida State 22 (12:37) UCLA 42, Penn State 37 (19:36) Modelo (20:06) Florida 29, Texas 21 (28:30) Story Time:...

Oct 05, 202559 minEp. 649

Instant Reaction to a WILD Saturday afternoon | UCLA STUNS Penn State | Florida thumps Texas

UCLA took a big lead and held on for dear life to stun Penn State 42-37 at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins now have a win, and Penn State has a nearly impossible climb to make the College Football Playoff. (0:00) Intro: UCLA knocks off Penn State (5:23) Modelo (6:08) Continuing UCLA vs Penn State (10:37) Florida thumps Texas In Gainesville, Florida's offense played its best game of the season and the Gators' defense terrorized Arch Manning in a 29-21 win against Texas. Now Steve Sarkisian will face to...

Oct 04, 202519 minEp. 648

We went on Matt Rhule’s Podcast | Did Nebraska's Head Coach and Ari SETTLE the beef? Best Bets of Week 6 | Dear Andy & Ari

As Week 6 is right around the corner, it's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, but first, Andy & Ari recap their visit with Matt Rhule on his podcast, House Rhules. Did Ari and Matt Rhule settle the beef from over the summer? Find out here! To watch the full episode with Andy & Ari and Matt Rhule, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHuDMSTegKc (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:47) BetMGM (3:08) Intro: Ari and Matt Rhule’s Beef (10:30) OmahaSteaks (11:30) Andy & Ari joins Matt Rhule (18...

Oct 02, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 647

How much TROUBLE is LSU’s offense in? Latest on Garrett Nussmeier

It's a Megaboard Wednesday, and there is some big news on the On3 megaboard. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown the latest involving LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier. Are the LSU Tigers in trouble, or will they be just fine as they face the 2nd half of their schedule? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:53) BetMGM (2:31) Intro - Megaboard Wednesday: Atlanta Braves (4:20) LSU Update on Nussmeier (12:45) Huel (13:58) Introducing Cole Cubelic (15:07) Cole Cubelic Joins (19:26) Auburn’s Offense (23:32) Vanderb...

Oct 01, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 646

Arkansas coaching search UPDATE | Memphis Head Coach Ryan Silverfield joins

Week 6 is well on its way, and so is the Arkansas head coaching search. As Arkansas has had a few days now to re-adjust to the Sam Pittman firing, Andy & Ari go through the search for the Razorbacks. What would Bobby Petrino need to do to be named the official head coach of Arkansas? Would Rhett Lashlee want to be in the mix? Watch here as Andy & Ari dissect this coaching search. (0:00-0:52) On Today’s Episode (0:53-2:30) BetMGM (2:31-3:59) Intro: American Conference Race (4:00-19:29) Ar...

Sep 30, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 645

College Football WEEK 6 PICKS | Miami-Florida State, Vanderbilt-Alabama, Texas-Florida, MSU-Nebraska

After a loaded week 5 in college football, the calendar turns to week 6 as Andy & Ari are ready to pick another slate ahead. Before the picks, Andy addresses the Sam Pittman news. To listen to Andy & Ari's instant breakdown of the Arkansas job, visit here: https://youtube.com/live/mn5zR2pZ44I (0:00-0:42) On Today’s Episode (0:43-2:21) BetMGM (2:22-3:32) Intro: Sam Pittman Firing (3:33-8:12) Week 6 Picks (8:13-10:59) Overall Records so far (11:00-19:57) Wisconsin at Michigan (-16.5) (19:5...

Sep 29, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 644

Arkansas FIRES Sam Pittman | What's next for the Razorbacks?

Arkansas has fired Sam Pittman and announced Bobby Petrino as the interim head coach. Watch here as Andy & Ari provide an instant analysis of this breaking news out of Fayetteville. Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Listen to Andy & Ari On3 on podcast! Spotify 🎧: https://open...

Sep 28, 202514 minEp. 643

College Football WEEK 5 INSTANT REACTION | Alabama-Georgia, Oregon-Penn State in A LOADED SATURDAY

It was an EPIC week 5 in college football and Andy & Ari are here to breakdown all of the action. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown the following matchups in a jam-packed instant reaction show... (0:00-0:34) On Tonight's Instant Reaction (0:35-2:18) BetMGM (2:19-13:31) Intro: Oregon 30, Penn State 24 (2OT) (13:32-28:05) Alabama 24, Georgia 21 (28:06-31:27) Tennessee 41, Miss St 34 (OT) (31:28-38:39) Georgia Tech 30, Wake Foresr 29 (2OT) (38:40-45:35) Ohio State 24, Washington 6 (45:36-5...

Sep 28, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 642

Ole Miss GOES FOR IT and topples LSU

Ole Miss announced its intention to compete for a College Football Playoff berth with a 24-19 win against LSU. Meanwhile, LSU's path just got even tougher. Our show is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to...

Sep 27, 202518 minEp. 641

Illinois WALKS OFF USC in a wild one!

Illinois just walked off USC with a field goal in Champaign, and Andy and Ari break down a huge result in the Big Ten. Our show is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works: 1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet lose...

Sep 27, 202512 minEp. 640

Are the Missouri Tigers REAL CFP contenders in the SEC? Eli Drinkwitz joins the show | CFB Week 5's Best Bets: Bama-UGA, LSU-Ole Miss | Tennessee at Mississippi State, Indiana at Iowa

Happy Thursday! It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode as we gear up for a HUGE week of college football ahead. We answer your questions on the show, but first we have Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz on the show. While Missouri has jumped out to a hot 4-0 start with wins over Kansas and South Carolina, the Tigers look to be a real threat in the SEC this season. Watch here as Coach Drinkwitz joins the show to discuss Beau Pribula's transfer, Ahmad Hardy's emergence, and his rules for life. (0:00-...

Sep 25, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 639

QB CAROUSEL: Ole Miss & Oklahoma Changeup | Trinidad Chambliss named starter, John Mateer injury | Miami's Mario Cristobal Joins | Assessing Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola and Penn State’s Drew Allar

As week 5 of College Football is right around the corner, some programs are having to switch things up at quarterback. Ole Miss announced on Wednesday that Trinidad Chambliss would be starting for the Rebels, confirming the notion that was already swirling ahead of this game. Meanwhile, over in Norman, Brent Venables and the Sooners will have to resort to a familiar face at quarterback in Michael Hawkins Jr due to John Mateer needing surgery on his throwing hand. Will the Sooners be able to weat...

Sep 24, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 638

INSTAGRAM OFFICIAL: Why LSU-Ole Miss is the BEST game of College Football’s Week 5 Schedule

On Monday night, Lane Kiffin tweeted the 3 words "Take the over" with a football emoji at the end of it. What prompted this? A social media post with Lane Kiffin's daughter and LSU LB Whit Weeks ahead of the LSU-Ole Miss game this weekend. Now that the world knows that Landry Kiffin is dating LSU's linebacker, this game in Oxford just got a lot more interesting. Watch as Andy & Ari break this news down and then dive into the LSU-Ole Miss matchup from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mike Gundy vide...

Sep 23, 202559 minEp. 637

Mike Gundy FIRED at Oklahoma State | Where do the Cowboys go now?

Oklahoma State has fired coach Mike Gundy after 20 years. Gundy was the best coach in Cowboys history, but he also had struggled recently to adapt to the changes in the game. The low points kept coming this season. After Oklahoma State lost 69-3 at Oregon, the Cowboys then lost to Tulsa at home. Andy and Ari break down Gundy’s career and look to who Oklahoma State might target to replace Gundy. Our show is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you w...

Sep 23, 202529 minEp. 636

College Football WEEK 5 PICKS | Oregon-Penn State, Alabama-Georgia, Auburn-Texas A&M, LSU-Ole Miss

It's time for Week 5 of College Football, and this is the best slate of the season thus far. Watch here as Andy & Ari pick the BEST games of the year. As Andy struggled with his picks last week with a record of 2-7, Ari found himself going 16-13. Total records through Week 4: Andy: 19-19-1 Ari: 16-22-1 Who will end up with a better record after this week? Andy & Ari pick the following games: (0:00-0:37) On Today’s Show (0:38-2:15) BetMGM (2:16-4:41) Intro: Week 5 Picks! (4:42-14:13) #8 F...

Sep 22, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 635

SEC's ANNUAL OPPONENTS starting in 2026 | Chris Low's Latest

On Monday morning, Chris Low broke the news of who the SEC will be playing as its annual opponents beginning in 2026. Chris joins Andy & Ari on Monday to break it all down right here. Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/ANWMQKulLXE Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey Guest: Chris Low Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Host...

Sep 22, 202521 minEp. 634

Week 4 INSTANT REACTION | Florida-Miami, Michigan-Nebraska, Auburn-Oklahoma, Illinois-Indiana

Join Andy & Ari LIVE at 11:30 PM ET tonight to break down ALL of Week 4's action on Saturday... (0:00-0:51) On Tonight's Instant Reaction Show (0:52-3:04) BetMGM (3:05-4:48) Intro: Week 4 (4:49-18:15) Miami 26, Florida 7 (18:16-26:52) Indiana 63, Illinois 10 (26:53-33:15) Michigan 30, Nebraska 27 (33:16-39:38) Texas Tech 34, Utah 10 (39:34-51:36) Oklahoma 24, Auburn 17 (51:37-54:23) Texas 55, Sam Houston 0 (54:26-56:38) Missouri 29, South Carolina 20 (56:39-58:14) Ole Miss 45, Tulane 10 (58:...

Sep 21, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 633

Oklahoma HOLDS OFF Auburn in SEC play | Sooners vs Tigers INSTANT REACTION

Andy is on site in Norman, and he updates us LIVE from the SEC matchup between the Auburn Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners. As this game was close throughout, watch here as Andy Staples provides his instant analysis from Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/Ly8iwf5gOc8 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey Inte...

Sep 20, 202511 minEp. 632

FINAL Preview ahead of Week 4’s BIGGEST MATCHUPS | Michigan-Nebraska, South Carolina-Missouri

It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, but first we have an update on one of the bigger SEC games this weekend in South Carolina at Missouri. The concern revolving around this game is the status of South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers and if he can return to action Saturday vs Missouri. Andy & Ari dive into this game and the rest of the college football slate ahead. (0:00-0:43) On Today’s Show (0:44-2:54) BetMGM (2:55-3:29) Intro: SEC Availability Report (3:30-7:16) South Carolina at Missouri Rep...

Sep 18, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 631

Dabo Swinney or Brian Kelly: Who had the RANT of the year? Latest ahead of Florida-Miami | Notre Dame's Promising Outlook

It's a Megaboard Wednesday on today's Andy & Ari On3, and our very own Brett McMurphy joins us to discuss what could be the best two rants of the year in the early college football season. On Tuesday, Dabo Swinney went on a great rant, and Larry Williams from tigerillustrated.com captured it all through the On3 Megaboard. View On3's Megaboard here: https://www.on3.com/megaboard/ (0:00-0:37) On Today’s Show (0:38-2:46) BetMGM (2:47-4:03) Intro: Megaboard Wednesday! (4:04-4:43) Brett McMurphy ...

Sep 17, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 630

The coaching carousel is SPINNING | Virginia Tech, UCLA updates

Ahead of week 4 in the early college football season, the head coaching carousel has already started spinning. While Virginia Tech and UCLA parted ways with their head coach on Sunday, Pete Nakos joins the show to provide the latest on both coaching searches. Who is Virginia Tech looking to bring in? Does Virginia Tech being in the ACC help or hurt the hire? What about UCLA? How highly is football regarded now that the Bruins are in the Big Ten? All of that and more on today's Andy & Ari On3...

Sep 16, 202559 minEp. 629

College Football WEEK 4 PICKS | Michigan at Nebraska, Florida at Miami, Auburn at Oklahoma

It's time to pick the BIGGEST game of College Football's slate in week 4. While Andy has boasted a fairly good record the first 3 weeks, Ari has some ground to gain on the picks. Can Ari turn it around, or will Andy extend his lead? The fellas pick this loaded slate, but cover some news on the coaching carousel first. (0:00-0:40) On Today’s Show (0:41-2:19) BetMGM (2:20-11:37) Intro: Picks Record Thus Far (11:38-18:04) Coaching Carousel Update (17:02-18:05) Academy Sports + Outdoors (18:06-27:29...

Sep 15, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 628
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