On Tuesday, news broke that North Carolina and Hubert Davis would be parting ways after five seasons in Chapel Hill as the Tar Heels basketball coach. Now, with one of the biggest brands in all of hoops needing a head coach, who could be the next man up for UNC? Join us here as Inside Carolina's senior reporter details how the firing went down for Hubert Davis and who could fill his shoes next in Chapel Hill. A Megaboard Wednesday episode you won't want to miss! (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:03) ...
Mar 25, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 807
As March has almost come to an end, spring practice is well underway across college football, and that means plenty of social media clips to over-analyze online. Watch here as Andy & Ari run through some of the top moments on social media in the last few weeks in college football. What others did we miss? Let us know here! (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:59) Presenting Sponsor (3:19) Intro: Spring Clips - Miami (6:51) Byrum Brown throwing the ball (15:51) David Sanders Jr. PANCAKE block (24:35)...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 806
As the NCAA Tournament is well underway, Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm knocked off Kansas on Sunday and is advancing to take on Duke in the Sweet 16. As Rick Pitino has had some battles against Duke across his storied career, none may be more famous than when Christian Laettner knocked off Pitino’s Kentucky Wildcats at the buzzer in 1992. Now, almost 35 years later after Laettner’s shot, Pitino is meeting Duke again in the NCAA Tournament. Will St. John’s be able to knock off Duke at ...
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 805
Join Andy & Ari for a special live stream at 10 am et to recap a jam-packed Thursday in college basketball. With some incredible upsets as High Point knocks off Wisconsin and VCU storms back against North Carolina, Friday's games are sure to provide plenty of headlines. A special LIVE edition of Andy & Ari before Friday's slate of games. (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:54) Presenting Sponsor (3:05) Intro: Hubert Davis after UNC's Loss (9:24) Ari Joins: What does North Carolina do next? (18:...
Mar 20, 2026•58 min•Ep. 804
It’s the best day of college sports, and Andy & Ari get you ready here with a Dear Andy & Ari edition on deck. As the tournament starts today, a fan asks which is more likely: A #1 seed falling early or a double digit seed make a run to the Final Four? Andy & Ari discuss. Later, another fan asks about where Rick Pitino falls on the pantheon of college basketball coaches. A jam packed show to get you ready for the first BIG day of hoops here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:49) Presentin...
Mar 19, 2026•59 min•Ep. 803
Happy Wednesday! It’s a Megaboard Wednesday, but first Andy & Ari breakdown the top freshman who could really make a difference in March Madness this year. Using Joe Tipton's story, Will Darryn Peterson elevate Kansas and Bill Self’s squad? How will Arkansas and Darius Acuff fare after winning the SEC Tournament? And will Cameron Boozer at Duke? Will his brother Cayden have to step up? Joe Tipton's story here: https://www.on3.com/news/8-freshmen-who-could-take-over-march-madness/ (0:00) On T...
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 802
While college basketball is a driving conversation topic this week, Andy & Ari take a dive into five college football programs and define what success looks like for each program. Watch here as the guys dive deep into Texas Tech, Michigan, LSU, Nebraska, and Kentucky. What are your thoughts for each of these teams? Let us know in the comments below! (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:15) Presenting Sponsor (3:24) Intro: Defining Success (9:15) Success for Texas Tech in 2026 (21:20) Success for Kyl...
Mar 17, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 801
Happy Monday! As the best sports weekend of the calendar year is ahead of us, Andy & Ari breakdown the top matchups in the March Madness field. Who will take home the trophy this year? Where will the upsets fall? Watch here as Andy & Ari break down all the action of the jam-packed weekend in college basketball. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:59) Presenting Sponsor (3:07) Intro: Reacting to the Bracket (6:20) First Four Matchups (14:56) East Region (20:17) Culver’s (21:56) Aden Holloway New...
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 800
Happy Friday! Before Andy & Ari head into the weekend, it's a mailbag episode and the fellas answer your great questions. We start with Chris who asks about Auburn basketball's chances in March Madness? While Steven Pearl's Tigers fell to Tennessee on Thursday, will Auburn make the field of 68? Andy & Ari discuss and try to relate it in terms of selecting the College Football Playoff field. (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:55) Presenting Sponsor (3:00) Intro: NCAA Bubble Watch - is Auburn IN...
Mar 13, 2026•57 min•Ep. 799
On Wednesday afternoon, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA asking them to stop enforcing the tampering rules that are somewhat set in place. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss this situation and compare it to renovating a 2nd story bathroom in a house that needs a full on makeover. What are your thoughts? What’s the solution for tampering? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:52) Presenting Sponsor (3:00) Intro: Tony Petitti wants to STOP tampering (10:37) Chris Low’s story on...
Mar 12, 2026•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 798
In the world of college athletics, nobody ever really knows where the next crazy thing will happen, and it happened on Tuesday afternoon with the WAC Tournament and Utah Valley. The WAC says Utah Valley owes them $1M in exit fees, and if they don't, then UVU would not be allowed to play in the conference tournament. Andy & Ari breakdown this bizarre situation out of college hoops here. (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:22) Presenting Sponsor (3:37) Intro: Utah Valley & the WAC Tournament (11:...
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 797
On Monday afternoon, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joined the Paul Finebaum Show to discuss where things currently stand with the SEC. During the interview, Paul Finebaum brings up if some SEC schools wanted to break away from the NCAA. Watch here as Greg Sankey discusses the state of college athletics while Andy & Ari break it down afterwards. Do you think the SEC is strong enough to separate? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:53) Presenting Sponsor (2:59) Champ Week is underway (6:00) Commission...
Mar 10, 2026•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 796
Happy Monday! As a new week is underway, it’s time for Andy & Ari to discuss the biggest head coaching storylines ahead of the 2026 college football season. With plenty of storylines to choose from, the fellas break it down into 3 categories: The Established, The Newcomers, and The ones in “Do or Die” mode. Watch here as Andy & Ari go through their list here. Do you agree with the guys? Who should be here instead? (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:38) Presenting Sponsor (2:22) Intro: Intrigui...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 795
Happy Friday! As discussions surrounding the overall structure and future of college football continue, Ari released a column on Thursday explaining why the 12-team format is one thing that doesn’t need to change. It’s a Dear Andy & Ari show, and we have some excellent questions from our listeners. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:43) Presenting Sponsor (2:27) Intro: Ari’s Mailbag Question (6:03) Why the sense of urgency with expansion? (20:23) Most impactful QB of 2025? (29:40) NCAA appeals Tri...
Mar 06, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 794
On Wednesday, news broke that legendary college football head coach Lou Holtz passed away at the age of 89. Making multiple stops at William & Mary, NC State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and South Carolina, Holtz made a lasting impact on the entire college football landscape. Watch here as Andy & Ari remember the college football icon. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:28) Presenting Sponsor (3:11) Intro: Remembering Lou Holtz (13:25) Apologizing to Miami (OH) (22:13) Previewing Lance Ta...
Mar 05, 2026•58 min•Ep. 793
This past weekend, Bruce Pearl had some strong comments on where Miami (OH) stands in regards to the NCAA tournament. Sitting at 30-0 on the season, the Redhawks have yet to play a Quad 1 opponent. Bruce Pearl says in order for the Redhawks to get in the tournament, they must win the conference tournament. Should Miami (OH) get an at-large bid if they don’t win the MAC tournament? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss as March Madness is right around the corner. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:26) P...
Mar 04, 2026•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 792
Over in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Eric Morris is set to fill some big shoes this season, replacing Mike Gundy after 21 seasons in Boone Pickens. Now, after leading North Texas to the American title championship game, Morris is set to lead the Cowboys out of the depths of the Big 12 conference. Will the Cowboys be able to turn it around in Eric Morris’ first season? Watch here as the Oklahoma State head coach joins Andy & Ari. (0:00) Today’s Episode (1:26) Presenting Sponsor (3:06) Intro: Preview...
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 791
As we roll into the month of March, there will be plenty of hoops to talk. But today, Andy & Ari breakdown their top 10 juiciest games of the 2026 schedule. Obviously, Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss is at the top of our list, but what other games made the cut? The fellas break it down all right here on today’s episode of Andy & Ari On3. (0:00) Today’s Episode (0:44) Presenting Sponsor (2:28) Intro: Juiciest Games (4:30) #10: Texas at Texas A&M (12:48) #9: Duke at Miami (16:10) #8 O...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 790
As we head into the weekend, it’s time for a Dear Andy & Ari show. While Ari made an appearance on the Paul Finebaum Show on Thursday afternoon, it didn’t go quite as planned. Meanwhile, Brad from Macon, Ari’s nemesis from the Paul Finebaum Show, sends in a question on how in the world Ari could predict Texas as the national champion. This got Andy & Ari thinking: With Georgia off the schedule, can the Longhorns REALLY contend for a title? Andy & Ari breakdown the visit with Paul Fin...
Feb 27, 2026•52 min•Ep. 789
As the offseason is in full swing for college football, it’s time to break down some of the top teams ahead of the 2026 season with On3’s Chris Low. It’s the Lowdown with Chris Low, and Andy & Ari breakdown a number of teams on today’s episode of Andy & Ari On3. (0:00) Today’s Episode (0:51) Presenting Sponsor (2:41) Intro: Chris Low Joins (4:57) Alabama before Kalen DeBoer’s 3rd season (14:45) Texas Longhorns ALL IN with Steve Sarkisian? (26:45) Will LSU make the playoff in Kiffin’s fir...
Feb 26, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 788
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
