Up in Seattle, Washington, Jedd Fisch enters his third season as Washington’s head coach. With QB Demond Williams set to return for the Huskies, just how good can UW be in the Big Ten this season? Watch here as Jedd Fisch joins Andy & Ari to discuss the Demond Williams saga, expectations ahead, and the team build in 2026. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:05) Presenting Sponsor (2:48) Intro: Previewing Jedd Fisch (5:25) Jedd Fisch joins the show: Demond Williams Story (13:28) Washington’s team bu...
Feb 25, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 787
Down in Gainesville, the Florida fans are ready for a resurgence with the arrival of Jon Sumrall in The Swamp. Coming over from Tulane, Sumrall details arriving at UF, retaining the Gators’ top talent, and reviving the culture to compete for championships. Will Florida be able to compete early in 2026? Watch here as Gators HC Jon Sumrall joins the show. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:25) Presenting Sponsor (3:07) Intro: Previewing Jon Sumrall (8:14) Jon Sumrall Joins (12:50) Sumrall’s Vision at Fl...
Feb 24, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 786
Over the weekend, former Purdue wide receiver and NFL player Rondale Moore was found dead. Andy & Ari remember the electrifying college football player and recall his famous game against Ohio State in 2018. For anyone struggling, Andy & Ari urge everyone to dial 988 in an event where you feel like you may harm yourself. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:39) Presenting Sponsor (3:22) Intro: Remembering Rondale Moore (12:20) Tennessee’s QB Battle (35:50) Juiciest games of the 2026 college footb...
Feb 23, 2026•58 min•Ep. 785
While the Texas Tech Red Raiders enjoyed winning the Big 12 Championship and making it into the College Football Playoff, head coach Joey McGuire has some ideas on navigating everything else while the season is still going on. Watch here as McGuire discusses landing Brendan Sorsby from Cincinnati, studying Indiana’s, and fixing the college football calendar. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:15) Presenting Sponsor (3:00) Intro: Previewing Joey McGuire (5:43) Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire joins (...
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 784
Over in Berkeley, California, Tosh Lupoi is getting ready for his first season as the head coach of the Cal Golden Bears. One bright spot returning from Cal is QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapoloutele. Shining in his freshman season with Cal in 2025, the presumed thought was the talented QB would hit the transfer portal, but Tosh Lupoi was determined to keep Sagapolutele on the Golden Bears roster. Watch here as Lupoi explains a WILD story on how he managed to keep his QB in Berkeley. (0:00) On Today’s Epis...
Feb 19, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 783
As the NIL era continues to evolve in the world of college football, one of the more notable stories in past years involves Florida and Jaden Rashada. As Rashada signed a lucrative NIL contract with Florida back in 2022, things fell through. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown this bizarre scenario and how much things have changed in recent years. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:36) Presenting Sponsor (3:23) Intro: Rashada Settles with Florida (15:22) Being in Rashada’s shoes (22:00) “Ari Wasser...
Feb 18, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 782
On Monday, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko joined the great J.D. PicKell and called for sound leadership in college football. “It’s a $1.2B industry with not a singular voice in charge of it making decisions for the betterment of college football,” Elko said on J.D.'s show The Hard Count. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown what Elko said and setup the discussion for who the best candidates would be for the commissioner title of college football. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:41) Presenting...
Feb 17, 2026•57 min•Ep. 781
Over the weekend, it was reported that the Big Ten was floating around a 24-team College Football Playoff idea, eliminating conference championship games. Andy & Ari dissect this piece of news to ponder if this would ever work. Watch here as Andy & Ari explain why the 24-team CFP idea may need to be shelved for now. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:28) Presenting Sponsor (3:17) Intro: Happy Contract Extensions! (5:20) Big Ten’s 24 Team CFP Idea (25:39) ACC & Big 12’s Stance (29:06) Non-C...
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 780
Happy Friday! It’s a Dear Andy & Ari episode, and to send you into the weekend, we have some questions on quarterbacks and a top 10 list from Ari to breakdown. Earlier in the week, Kirk Herbstreit joined our friends at Crain and Cone to evaluate the top QBs headed into the 2026 season. With Dante Moore returning to Oregon, Herbstreit thought it was the right decision. Do you agree? Let us know here! (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:05) Presenting Sponsor (3:31) Intro: Dear Andy & Ari (5:08) ...
Feb 13, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 779
While South Carolina's football team struggled in 2025, Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks are looking to turn things around in 2026. With top returning talent returning to Columbia, how will things shake out for the Gamecocks as they play their first 9-game SEC schedule? Can LaNorris Sellers lead his team to a winning record in 2026? How will Shane Beamer elevate the Gamecocks? Watch here as Shane Beamer joins Andy & Ari On3 before his 6th season in Williams-Brice Stadium. (0:00) On Today’s Epi...
Feb 12, 2026•58 min•Ep. 778
The message board season is never over, and Andy & Ari dive into this week’s edition of Megaboard Wednesday. As Andy paroozes the megaboard, he notices a piece of news from Notre Dame regarding WR Malachi Fields and the NFL Draft, which then leads him to compare the numbers between the SEC and Big Ten. Watch here as Andy & Ari debate if the gap is really closing between the SEC and Big Ten. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:42) Presenting Sponsor (4:09) Intro: MegaBoard Wednesday (5:47) Dane ...
Feb 11, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 777
As the offseason is well underway, J.D. PicKell joins the show to discuss his top quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Is Arch Manning destined to make a year 2 jump? Did Dante Moore make the right decision to stay at Oregon? What about the Buckeyes with Julian Sayin? Did your favorite quarterback make his list? Watch here and let us know who was left out. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:02) Presenting Sponsor (3:30) Intro: J.D. PicKell joins (5:10) J.D.’s Top QBs ahead of 2026 (9:07) Arch Mannin...
Feb 10, 2026•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 776
As the final football event of the season has concluded in the Super Bowl, Andy & Ari now dive into the top portal additions ahead of the 2026 CFB season. While Cam Coleman and Sam Leavitt headline the list, who are some other names that will make an immediate impact? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into LSU, Texas, and South Carolina. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:16) Presenting Sponsor (3:43) Intro: Super Bowl discussion (5:50) Ari’s Most Impactful Transfers: WR Cam Coleman to Texas (15:0...
Feb 09, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 775
Happy Friday! As a decision is expected in the Charles Bediako case on Friday, it’s a Dear Andy & Ari episode to send you on into the weekend. Before we get to our incredible listeners, we have an interview with Auburn’s new head football coach in Alex Golesh. Coming over to the plains from USF, Golesh plans to implement a winning playstyle and run the piss out of the ball. How many games can Auburn win in 2026? Watch here as Alex Golesh joins. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:48) Presenting Spo...
Feb 06, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 774
As the world of college football has changed drastically in the last decade, Bret Bielema has turned the Illinois football program and gained valuable NFL experience in the last 10 years. Watch here as the Fighting Illini head coach joins to discuss his roster building strategy, what he learned from the NFL, and how to build a lasting culture. A great show today with two incredible interviews you won’t want to miss! (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:03) Presenting Sponsor (3:22) Intro: Previewing Ill...
Feb 05, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 773
It’s a Megaboard Wednesday episode and the fansites are providing some incredible insight and comments on their favorite programs, but we start with the news of the College Football Playoff releasing dates and sites for next year’s games. How can this schedule be fixed? Andy & Ari discuss on today’s episode (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:11) Presenting Sponsor (3:31) Intro: CFP Dates Revealed (9:56) In an Ideal World (12:32) Can the NFL help? (19:56) Andy’s Solution (23:27) Joey Aguilar grante...
Feb 04, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 772
As the college football offseason is underway, USC’s Lincoln Riley hopped on The Herd with Colin Cowherd to discuss the landscape of college football and what to expect in 2026. As the Trojans return a plethora of talent in Los Angeles including QB Jayden Maiava, how successful can the Trojans be this fall? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into the Trojans ahead of Lincoln Riley’s 5th season with USC. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:05) Presenting Sponsor (3:26) Intro: Lincoln Riley’s Comment...
Feb 03, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 771
Happy Groundhog Day! While Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow to indicate six more weeks of winter, Kentucky Head Coach Will Stein joins the show to explain why Kentucky can WIN NOW in the SEC. Watch here as Coach Stein discusses his journey to the Bluegrass state, returning home, and bringing in experienced talent to Kroger Field. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:55) Presenting Sponsor (3:18) Intro: Previewing Will Stein Interview (5:02) Kentucky HC Will Stein Joins (27:01) Florida State OC Gus Malza...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 770
Happy Friday! As the week wraps up, Andy & Ari get ready to send you into the weekend with a GREAT weekend preview of College Basketball with the Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman. Before Goodman joins the show, Andy & Ari ask if Curt Cignetti is truly the best coach in college sports right now. It’s hard to argue against his track record so far. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:55) Presenting Sponsor (4:25) Intro: The Curt Cignetti Effect (7:37) Previewing the conversation with Jeff (10:43) Dell (...
Jan 30, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 769
It’s a Dear Andy & Ari episode and before we get to your incredible questions, Andy was able to hear from Kalen DeBoer at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and he had some interesting thoughts on roster building in this age of college football? Should teams assemble its roster based on talent alone or should age be incorporated in the mix? As Indiana was the oldest team in the College Football Playoff this past year, is the route of attaining older players the best? Andy & Ari dive dee...
Jan 29, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 768
It's a Megaboard Wednesday episode, and while the message boards are fired up across the country, Andy had a chance to spend some time with Garrett Nussmeier today at the Panini Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss Nussmeier's legacy in Baton Rouge and the ripple effect that eventually led Lane Kiffin to Tiger Stadium. How big of a domino was Garrett Nussmeier's injury to the rest of college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into this. (0:00) On Tod...
Jan 28, 2026•57 min•Ep. 767
On Tuesday morning, news broke from both Duke and Darian Mensah's camp that the two have settled, which means Mensah is allowed to enter the transfer portal. As the ACC Champion quarterback is expected to transfer within conference to Miami, should more schools adopt Miami's philosophy in assessing the quarterback position? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into this discussion. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:18) Presenting Sponsor (3:03) Intro: Darian Mensah and Duke Settle (15:00) Miami’s Q...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 766
Welcome to a new week of Andy & Ari On3! As the first week of the off-season is underway, our new schedule is now Monday-Friday at 3 pm et! On Friday, Clemson HC Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss of tampering, and he came with receipts. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down this interesting situation on the world of tampering. (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:10) Presenting Sponsor (2:56) Intro: New Schedule, Monday-Friday (4:03) What happened with Luke Ferrelli? (10:33) Dabo's Press Conference (1...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 765
It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, and we have some incredible questions from our great listeners. To start though, Andy & Ari re-visit Miami, where Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes are already gearing up for next season. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into the bright future for the Hurricanes. Also, the fellas go through the latest with QB Darian Mensah and if the Blue Devils QB is really on the move to Miami. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:15) Presenting Sponsor (3:37) Intro: Miami’s f...
Jan 22, 2026•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 764
It's a Megaboard Wednesday episode, but as the crew returns home from the CFP National Championship in Miami, BetMGM released their way-too-early national championship odds for next season. As Indiana was the 23rd team on the list at this point in time last year, who could be the splash team to win it all? Watch here as Andy & Ari go through the list! (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:20) Presenting Sponsor (3:45) Intro: Bet MGM Way-too-early odds: Indiana (8:18) Who's down the list? Iowa (11:22)...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 763
Last night, Indiana pulled off the improbable and won the 2025 CFP National Championship in Curt Cignetti's second season as the head coach in Bloomington. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss this significance of this accomplishment for the rest of the sport and if it can be repeated in the future. Can what Curt Cignetti did be replicated somewhere else? What other schools could make a splash in the college football landscape? Watch here as Andy & Ari recap an incredible title run for the H...
Jan 20, 2026•43 min•Ep. 762
Join Andy & Ari LIVE from Hard Rock Stadium tonight following the conclusion of the CFP National Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. As the 2025-2026 season comes to a close, who will be crowned the national champion? Andy & Ari will cover it all from Miami Gardens here. (0:00) INDIANA WINS (9:15) Dell (10:20) What Indiana winning means for the rest of College Football The Dell XPS proves there’s no need to compromise—style, power, and reliability come togethe...
Jan 20, 2026•18 min•Ep. 761
As the CFP National Championship kicks off tonight, it’s Indiana or Miami in a battle for the trophy tonight in Hard Rock Stadium. As all the press conferences and pre-game media appearances are all but finished, it’s time to kickoff the national championship game tonight. What would it mean for both programs? Find out here as Andy & Ari give one last preview of tonight’s title game. (0:00) Intro: Modelo (1:17) Presenting Sponsor (3:02) Intro: National Championship, Ari changes his pick (14:...
Jan 19, 2026•56 min•Ep. 760
Welcome to a very special edition of Andy & Ari On3! On today’s show, presented by Modelo, Andy & Ari go deep into Media Day at the National Championship down in Miami, Florida. As the Indiana Hoosiers are taking on the Miami Hurricanes in Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night, Andy & Ari go into the trenches with the Hoosiers and Canes. With interviews from Pat Coogan, Francis Mauigoa, and Carter Smith, Andy & Ari will have you covered with all you need to know heading into Monday n...
Jan 18, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 759
As the national championship is just days away from being kicked off in Hard Rock Stadium between Miami and Indiana, a fan sends in a question for today's Dear Andy & Ari show: Is Curt Cignetti the best current coach in college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the recent changes in college football that may confirm Curt Cignetti as the best coach in the game. Do you agree? Who do you think is the best current coach in college football? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:12) Presentin...
Jan 15, 2026•57 min•Ep. 758
