Join Andy & Ari here as the fellas react to the national championship LIVE from Indianapolis. While UConn did everything they could to keep it tight in the first half, Michigan still held on to a 4 point lead at the half. WIll UConn be able to knock off the talented Wolverines and continue its dynasty, or will Dusty May and the top ranked team from the Midwest Region be too much to handle? Join Andy & Ari here. Our show is also presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet...
Apr 07, 2026•15 min•Ep. 818
The men’s college basketball championship is TONIGHT, as the UConn Huskies and Michigan Wolverines will face off to secure their one shining moment as the buzzer sounds in Lucas Oil Stadium. While Dan Hurley and Dusty May are at the top of their game, what can college football coaches learn from the two facing off tonight? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss while previewing the title game tonight. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:41) Presenting Sponsor (2:08) Intro: UConn vs Michigan TONIGHT (5:21...
Apr 06, 2026•48 min•Ep. 817
As the Final Four gets underway tonight, it’s time for an ultimate Culver’s basketball show right from Indianapolis. Watch here as Andy & Ari preview the two premiere games set to tipoff tonight. Will Illinois or UConn advance? How about Michigan vs Arizona? Watch here as Andy & Ari are joined by some GREAT guests in Indy here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:55) Intro: Welcome to the Final Four (9:00) Tyler Hansbrough and Jeff Goodman join (14:55) Hansbrough on UNC opening (24:48) Closing ...
Apr 04, 2026•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 816
Happy Friday! As the fellas get ready to make their way to Indianapolis for the Final Four, Andy & Ari have some great questions from the listeners to run through. With TCU head coach Sonny Dykes' recent comments on Indiana's new QB Josh Hoover, Peter asks about the development of the quarterback position for the Horned Frogs since Dykes took over in Fort Worth. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into TCU while including Curt Cignetti's rebuttal to Sonny Dykes. (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:36...
Apr 03, 2026•43 min•Ep. 814
Over in Blacksburg, Virginia, the Virginia Tech Hokies are looking to spark its football program again with the introduction of James Franklin as the next head coach of the storied football program. Now, after a few months on the job, James Franklin joins the show to discuss what expectations are with the Hokies and how his prior experiences prepared him for his next challenge. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (2:40) Intro: Previewing James Franklin (4:42) James Franklin joins the show (19:15) How hung...
Apr 02, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 813
It’s a Megaboard Wednesday, and as Andy & Ari go through the On3 message boards, Alabama fans are discussing Chris Low’s latest article highlighting the Crimson Tide head coach. As Kalen DeBoer enters his third season in Tuscaloosa, will Alabama be able to really compete for a national championship this upcoming season? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss Chris Low’s story on Kalen DeBoer. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:43) Presenting Sponsor (2:35) Intro: Kalen DeBoer with Chris Low (25:24) ...
Apr 01, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 812
While LSU has been a hot topic this offseason, the coaches have been taking up all of the spotlight in Baton Rouge. As spring practice is underway in Lane Kiffin’s first season, Jabari Mack is a name to keep an eye out for. Making an unbelievable grab in practice, the highly rated receiver is already turning some eyes on campus. Is this LSU’s next star at wide receiver? Watch here as Andy & Ari break down this unreal highlight from LSU Tigers spring practice. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:34)...
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 811
On Sunday, one of the most iconic NCAA Tournament moments happened as UConn’s Braylon Mullins sent the Duke Blue Devils home in Washington D.C. Is this one of the most iconic March moments of all time? Andy explains why UConn and Dan Hurley knocking off Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils is a top tier moment in all of the NCAA Tournament. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:53) Presenting Sponsor (2:20) Intro: UConn’s unreal buzzer beater vs Duke (13:27) Duke Losing = Ohio State Football (25:59) Culver’s (27:56...
Mar 30, 2026•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 810
After a wild week in Baton Rouge, Will Wade is now once again the head basketball coach at LSU. It’s a Dear Andy & Ari episode, and one fan asks about the top 3 notable coaches down at Louisiana State University: Lane Kiffin, Kim Mulkey, and now, Will Wade. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the overall state of the athletic department at LSU and then how entertaining this upcoming season will be with a whole lot of character from their coaches. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:02) Presenting ...
Mar 27, 2026•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 809
A few weeks ago, our very own J.D. Pickell put out a list of the most wrongfully disrespected college football figures in the sport. On today’s show, J.D. joins Andy & Ari to explain some of the names on his list. Watch here as the fellas dive deep into why Dabo Swinney, Ryan Day, & Lincoln Riley all made the list. Also, why is Georgia’s OC Mike Bobo on the list? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss with J.D. Pickell here. (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:48) Presenting Sponsor (3:02) Intro:...
Mar 26, 2026•1 hr•Ep. 808
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
