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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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QB Dante Moore RETURNING to Oregon Ducks

Oregon Quarterback Dante Moore has announced he will return to Eugene for another season as Dan Lanning's QB. Watch here as Andy & Ari instantly react to this breaking news out of the Big Ten. Our show is also 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 firs...

Jan 14, 202616 minEp. 757

Why Marcus Freeman is STAYING PUT at Notre Dame | Keys to victory: Indiana vs Miami | Ty Simpson's Alabama Legacy

It's a Megaboard Wednesday, and the message boards are always providing the best intel amongst the college football fanbases. As the Pittsburgh Steelers job has opened up, Marcus Freeman's name is once again swirling as a candidate to replace Mike Tomlin in Acrisure Stadium. Just like the last time, Marcus Freeman reiterated his passion and desire to be the head coach at Notre Dame. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss Marcus Freeman in depth. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:43) Presenting Sponsor ...

Jan 14, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 756

PORTAL INTEL: A 5-STAR Offensive Lineman Enters while a TOP Safety Commits | Tennessee's QB in 2026?

As news has been heavy around quarterbacks in the transfer portal, a 5-star offensive lineman has just entered his name into the transfer portal. Colorado OL Jordan Seaton, one of Deion Sanders' top recruits out of high school, has entered the portal. What does this mean for Deion Sanders and Colorado? Conversely, where might the top offensive lineman land after entering? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the latest portal news here. (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:43) Presenting Sponsor (2:27) ...

Jan 13, 202653 minEp. 755

TRANSFER PORTAL DOMINOES: Sam Leavitt to LSU | Dylan Raiola to Oregon | Ty Simpson and the NFL Draft

As news of the transfer portal is constant as of late, the latest is that Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt is committing to Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers. Watch here as Andy & Ari recap Lane Kiffin's interesting weekend (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:15) Presenting Sponsor (3:00) Intro: Sam Leavitt to LSU (8:55) Lane's Trip to Knoxville (13:08) Dell (14:18) LSU's other QB in Landen Clark (17:47) Dylan Raiola to Oregon (22:45) What will Dante Moore decide? (23:28) Ty Simpson domino, Oregon's Effec...

Jan 12, 202656 minEp. 754

Indiana ANNIHILATES Oregon in the Peach Bowl | Hoosiers advance to face Miami in the Natty

Following the conclusion of the Chick-Fil-A Fiesta Bowl between Oregon and Indiana, join Andy & Ari LIVE right here to break down the game and the national championship matchup. Who will advance to face the Miami Hurricanes in the national title game? Watch here as Andy & Ari react to the conclusion of this game from Atlanta. This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If yo...

Jan 10, 202633 minEp. 753

Miami ADVANCES to the National Championship | Hurricanes vs Ole Miss Fiesta Bowl Instant Reaction

Join Andy & Ari LIVE tonight upon the conclusion of the Miami Hurricanes and Ole Miss Rebels! Who will be the first team to punch its ticket to the national title game in Hard Rock Stadium on January 19th? Find out here TONIGHT! (0:00) On Tonight's Instant Reaction (0:35) Intro: Ole Miss 31, Miami 27 (8:54) Modelo (10:10) Dell (11:16) Carson Beck's Play (24:51) Miami's Path (32:30) Conclusion: See you tomorrow! This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each othe...

Jan 09, 202633 minEp. 752

Will a College Football coach FILL an NFL opening?

As the semifinals of the College Football Playoff begin tonight, there was some news throughout the football world during the day. The Miami Dolphins decided to fire Head Coach Mike McDaniel, making that 8 current NFL head coaching vacancies. On today's mailbag episode, Producer River asks if any of these soon-to-be hires will be a current college football head coach? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into a mailbag episode to begin the CFP semifinals weekend. (0:00) On today's episode (1:04) Pr...

Jan 08, 202655 minEp. 751

Transfer Portal MADNESS: The latest on QB Demond Williams and Washington | Sam Leavitt Visiting Tennessee | Ty Simpson Declares for NFL Draft | CFP Semis FINAL PICKS

As the transfer portal is in full swing, the news does not seem to stop. On Tuesday night, Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. announced on Instagram he would be entering the transfer portal. Also, the Huskies QB signed a deal 4 days to prior to keep him as Washington's signal caller for 2026. How will this debacle end? Andy & Ari breakdown the latest. (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:16) Presenting Sponsor (3:18) Intro: Demond Williams Debacle (7:22) Detailing Demond Williams and Tuesday night (1...

Jan 07, 20261 hrEp. 750

Transfer Portal INTEL: RB Jadan Baugh stays at Florida | QB Kenny Minchey flips from Nebraska

The action in the Transfer Portal is constant these days, as more and more players find destinations daily. Watch here as Jake Crain from On3’s Crain & Cone joins the show to discuss all of the happenings in the transfer portal, including some news off the top with Florida and its star RB in Jadan Baugh. (0:00) Today’s Episode (1:00) Presenting Sponsor (3:30) Intro: Jake Crain joins (4:55) Jadan Baugh returning to Florida (13:01) Dell (14:25) Kenny Minchey flips commitment to Kentucky (17:22...

Jan 06, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 749

Transfer Portal's LATEST Intel | QB Dominos left to fall in College Football

Join Andy & Ari LIVE on Monday afternoon at 3 pm et/2 pm ct to do a full run through of the transfer portal. As the portal opened on Friday, January 2nd, Pete Nakos joins the fellas to recap the entire weekend in the portal. Where will the top quarterbacks land? Find out here as Andy & Ari run through it all. (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:42) Presenting Sponsor (3:15) Intro: The Portal is OPEN (4:25) Pete Nakos Joins: Sam Leavitt Latest (10:25) Demand for QBs in Portal (11:30) Ty Simpson'...

Jan 05, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 748

The NCAA Transfer Portal is OPEN FOR BUSINESS | Where will the top College Football players land?

The NCAA Transfer portal is now officially open, and Andy & Ari are here to bring you the absolute latest on all the names that have entered the portal. It's a special LIVE show on the transfer portal and the College Football Playoff semifinal games here! (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:09) Presenting Sponsor (2:55) Intro: The transfer portal is OPEN (4:00) Follow @PeteNakos (5:30) Sam Leavitt to Kentucky? (16:00) Cutter Boley to Arizona State? (18:30) Florida and Aaron Philo? (20:00) Kenny Min...

Jan 02, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 747

Ole Miss STUNS Georgia in the Sugar Bowl | OM Rebels ADVANCE to College Football Playoff Semifinals

As one spot remains to be filled in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, Ole Miss and Georgia face each other in the Sugar Bowl on New Years Day. Who will advance in this SEC rematch? Wil Ole Miss continue to shine, or will Georgia assert its dominance? This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season ...

Jan 02, 202630 minEp. 746

Indiana DESTROYS Alabama in the Rose Bowl | IU Hoosiers ADVANCE in the College Football Playoff

Join Andy & Ari LIVE to breakdown the Rose Bowl between Alabama and Indiana. Who will face Oregon in the Peach Bowl next week in the semi-finals? Find out here as Andy & Ari recap the Grandaddy of Them All. This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fa...

Jan 02, 202626 minEp. 745

Oregon CRUSHES Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl | Ducks Advance in the CFP

Join Andy & Ari LIVE to breakdown the Orange Bowl between Oregon and Texas Tech. As the Ducks and Red Raiders kick off the New Years Day slate, who will join the Miami Hurricanes in the semi-finals? Watch here as Andy & Ari react live. This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what t...

Jan 01, 202616 minEp. 744

Miami DOMINATES Ohio State in the trenches | Canes advance in the CFP

Join Andy & Ari TONIGHT following the conclusion of Miami vs Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl tonight from Arlington, Texas. As both teams have some star playmakers, who will advance to the Fiesta Bowl? Join Andy & Ari tonight to find out. This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what ...

Jan 01, 202622 minEp. 743

Lincoln Riley: USC’s window to win is now OPEN | No more excuses | Illinois vs Tennessee Reaction: Big Ten or SEC?

As the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff begin tonight, Andy & Ari take a look into teams that had a bowl game on Tuesday. Over in the Alamo Dome late on Tuesday night, the USC Trojans fell to the TCU Horned Frogs in overtime, 30-27. Meanwhile, in Nashville, Bret Bielema and the Fighting Illini of Illinois celebrated a big win over the Tennessee Volunteers with a field goal as time expired, winning 30-28. Watch here as Andy & Ari take a deep look into USC and explain why the ...

Dec 31, 202553 minEp. 742

How QB Behren Morton played through a BROKEN LEG | Can Texas Tech win vs Oregon in the Orange Bowl?

As New Years Eve is right around the corner, so is the Quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. While Ari was at the Cotton Bowl Media Days yesterday, Andy has made his way down to Hard Rock Stadium to cover the Orange Bowl Media Day. Andy talks with Texas Tech QB Behren Morton on how he played through a broken leg and still led the Red Raiders to a Big 12 Championship title. Do you think the Red Raiders can defeat Oregon in Miami? (0:00) Today’s Episode (0:38) Presenting Sponsor (3:0...

Dec 30, 202554 minEp. 741

Jeremiah Smith’s SLIDING DOORS moment | Why he picked Ohio State over Miami

As the new week has started, Andy & Ari are prepping for a BUSY week in College Football. With the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff beginning on Wednesday night and the transfer portal opening on Friday, Andy & Ari will have you prepared for a big week in college football. As Ari wraps up media days from the Cotton Bowl, watch here as Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith talks about his decision to go to Ohio State instead of Miami. (0:00) Today’s Episode (1:29) Presenting Spon...

Dec 29, 202559 minEp. 740

ON CAMPUS: When will the College Football Playoff have MORE home games instead of bowl sites?

Merry Christmas! It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, and for the first question, we have one that a lot of college football fans would like to see as a gift: Will the College Football Playoff tweak its format for the "neutral site" bowl games? Watch here as Andy & Ari go through this question and explain why more CFP rounds should include on-campus games. Do you agree with this? Let us know in the comments! (0:00) Today’s Episode (1:15) Presenting Sponsor (3:33) Intro: Merry Christmas! (5:10...

Dec 25, 202536 minEp. 739

Transfer Portal QB UPDATE | Where do Sam Leavitt, DJ Lagway, & Byrum Brown go?

As Christmas Day is hours away, which teams in College Football will receive a TOP transfer QB this holiday season? It's a Megaboard Christmas Eve episode and Andy & Ari dive in to where top portal quarterbacks like Sam Leavitt, DJ Lagway, Rocco Becht, and Byrum Brown could land. Where will these quarterbacks go? What does your favorite team need to do at quarterback? (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:59) Presenting Sponsor (3:17) Intro: Ari goes Skiing (6:02) Transfer Portal QBs: Byrum Brown (11...

Dec 24, 202537 minEp. 738

Is Marcus Freeman a LOCK to stay at Notre Dame? Pop-Tarts Bowl, ReliaQuest Bowl, Citrus Bowl, & Vegas Bowl Picks

As the New York Giants continue their search for a new head coach, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman has been a name to come up for this opening. Is Marcus Freeman staying put at Notre Dame? Andy & Ari discuss Marcus Freeman at Notre Dame, the alignment the Irish currently have, and if the move to the NFL would be logical. Do you think Freeman makes the move or stays at Notre Dame? (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:50) Presenting Sponsor (3:04) Intro: Holiday Cheer (5:35) Previewing Bowl Picks (8:45) M...

Dec 23, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 737

Notre Dame and USC FAIL to extend rivalry | When will Irish & Trojans play again? CFP Quarterfinals Picks

On Monday, news dropped that USC and Notre Dame will not be extending its historic rivalry between the two programs. Watch here as Andy reacts to the shocking news here as the storied college football matchup will not be played in 2026 and 2027. Should this game be played? Let us know your thoughts. (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:08) Presenting Sponsor (3:26) Intro: USC & Notre Dame fail to extend rivalry (14:20) Huel (15:59) Bobby Petrino joins Bill Belichick as UNC's OC (20:20) Picks: CFP Qu...

Dec 22, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 736

College Football Playoff Round One INSTANT REACTION | Alabama, Miami, & Ole Miss WIN | JMU-Oregon

As James Madison and Oregon cap off the first weekend of the 2025 College Football Playoff, join Andy & Ari towards the end of the JMU Dukes and Oregon Ducks finish. Recapping the entire weekend, Andy & Ari run through an incredible weekend of football while laying out the next round of the College Football Playoff. Games covered tonight: (0:00) On tonight's instant reaction (1:05) Presenting Sponsor (2:49) Intro: James Madison-Oregon LIVE (7:00) The future format of the CFP (19:35) Miam...

Dec 21, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 735

Miami BEATS Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff | Hurricanes WIN vs Aggies INSTANT REACTION

Following the conclusion of the Miami-Texas A&M game, join Andy & Ari LIVE from College Station. As both teams struggled to find any points in the first half, will there be more points in the second half? Who will win this back and forth clash in Kyle Field? Will the Canes or Aggies win? Find out here as Andy & Ari break down this enticing first round College Football Playoff game. This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and j...

Dec 20, 202516 minEp. 734

Alabama ADVANCES in the CFP vs Oklahoma | Crimson Tide's BIG WIN over Sooners: INSTANT REACTION

Join Andy & Ari LIVE following the conclusion of Alabama at Oklahoma LIVE from Norman. As weather calls for a windy night at OU, how will that effect the teams? Can the Crimson Tide get the sour taste of the SEC Championship game out if its mouth and advance to the quarterfinals? Will Oklahoma and Brent Venables defend its home turf? Find out here to see who advances to face Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers at the Rose Bowl. This show is presented by Modelo! Some things in life are jus...

Dec 20, 202512 minEp. 733

Can Texas A&M win the whole College Football Playoff? Barstool’s Kayce Smith joins ahead of Aggies vs Miami

As the first round of the College Football Playoff is right around the corner, Andy & Ari send you on into the weekend with an incredible interview with Barstool Sports’ Kayce Smith and your incredible questions for Dear Andy & Ari. Before Kayce joins, there is a little bit of news out of the CFP availability report. For Friday night, Alabama TE Josh Cuevas has been upgraded to probably. Over in Eugene on Saturday, Oregon WR Evan Stewart has been listed as questionable. Stewart has pract...

Dec 18, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 732

DEEP DIVE: Alabama at Oklahoma in the CFP | Can Crimson Tide knock off Sooners in Norman? Michigan Head Coaching Search Update | What do Nebraska, Tennessee do next at QB?

It’s time for a Megaboard Wednesday, and we start with the first game of the College Football Playoff: Alabama at Oklahoma. As initial injury reports have been unveiled for this SEC showdown in Norman, Andy & Ari dive into what both teams need to accomplish to be victorious in the first round. Who will advance to play Indiana in the Rose Bowl? Find out here as Andy & Ari go deep into this intriguing matchup (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:05) Presenting Sponsor (2:50) Intro: Alabama at Okla...

Dec 17, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 731

What Miami MUST do to beat Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff | LATEST on Michigan’s Head Coaching Search

The College Football Playoff is just days away, and one of the more intriguing matchups resides in the Lone Star State between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes. While A&M is looking to protect Kyle Field, Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes are ready to prove all the talking they did before the College Football Playoff reveal was worth it. Can Miami prove it deserved to be in the field with a big win over the Aggies, or will Mike Elko and the 12th Man prevail? Watch here as A...

Dec 16, 20251 hr 9 minEp. 730

Florida QB DJ Lagway to enter transfer portal | What’s next for Lagway and the Gators? CFP First Round Picks

The Transfer Portal dominos are starting to ramp up as Florida QB DJ Lagway, Cincinnati QB Brendan Sorsby, and Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola announced intentions of entering the transfer portal, opening on January 2nd, 2026. Where will these highly coveted quarterbacks end up? Andy & Ari discuss in depth here in today's episode. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:49) Presenting Sponsor (2:35) Dylan Raiola disclaimer (3:48) Intro: DJ Lagway to enter portal (8:58) Where does DJ Lagway land? (21:52) Gamet...

Dec 15, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 729

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola is entering the transfer portal | What's next for Raiola and the Huskers?

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola has decided to enter the transfer portal, On3’s Pete Nakos reports. This is a huge move not just because Raiola was a productive QB at Nebraska but because of what his signing two years ago meant for the program. Where could he land? Also, what do the Cornhuskers do now? 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: ...

Dec 15, 202516 minEp. 728
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