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There could be a showdown looming between Tennessee and the SEC.(0:00-0:48) Intro(0:48-19:35) Could SEC threaten Tennessee or Vanderbilt?(19:36-34:32) Wrapping up the SEC, Tennessee talk(34:33-43:23) Notre Dame-USC ending?(43:24-47:21) Story Time with Ari(47:22-52:21) What's next with Notre Dame-USC(52:22-1:00:46) Conclusion: Cotton Bowl Food Tennessee (the state) passed a law that appears to be insurance in case the House v. NCAA settlement blows up. The SEC and the other power conferences are demanding that their schools abide by the rules created by the settlement. Tennessee (the university) fears those rules may violate federal law and doesn't want to get sued. It's a standoff! Plus, is USC about to cancel its football series with Notre Dame? If the series dies, would it be one of the softest moves in college football history? Watch our show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et: https://youtube.com/live/jB3zMzLjFB4 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

Andy and Ari are breaking down season win totals, and they're starting with one of the many, many teams at 7.5. Auburn coach Hugh Freeze went on The Next Round Live last week and suggested Auburn merely needed to make a bowl game to have a successful season. That rubbed a lot of Auburn fans the wrong way.(0:00-1:03) Intro: Win Totals(1:04-18:05) Auburn's Win Total: 7.5(18:06-24:54) Wrapping up Hugh Freeze, Auburn(24:55-28:46) Utah's Win Total: 7.5(28:47-35:13) Big 12 Projections(35:14-46:18) Illinois' Win Total: 7.5(46:19-50:35) Wake Forest Win Total at 4.5(50:36-51:51) SEC Win Totals(51:52-1:01:21) LSU's Win Total: 8.5(1:01:22-1:02:03) Wrapping up Win Totals(1:02:04-1:09:20) Previewing tomorrow's show So what should Auburn expect? Is it eight wins or more? Andy and Ari also discuss win totals at Nebraska, Illinois, South Carolina, Utah and more. Watch us live, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/IJiEcQPvF8A Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

Happy Friday! Before we head into the weekend, we have a Dear Andy & Ari episode on tap. Some GREAT questions from our awesome listeners, but first, we preview the Top 100 list of impact players from Clark Brooks.(0:00-4:42) Intro: Top 100 Impact Players(4:43-21:37) Deep Dive into Nebraska(21:38-28:11) Story Time: Vol Twitter & Ari(28:12-32:24) A worse blow to the Irish?(32:25-41:34) Notre Dame's Future in a 16-Team CFP(41:35-54:57) Are Super Teams dead in this era of College Football(54:58-58:28) Conclusion: Ari's Profits in Gambling? Dear Andy & Ari kicks off with a 2-part question about Nebraska and dives deep into Cornhuskers as Dylan Raiola prepares to lead the team for the second season in Lincoln. Moving on to Notre Dame, a fan asks a question on the Irish and what they can expect if the College Football Playoff does expand to a 16-team field. What will it take for the Irish to join a conference? Would they even consider it? Andy and Ari break it down. Are super teams really dead? Jesse sends in his thoughts to Ari Does Ari turn a profit while he gambles? Watch our show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey 

The College Football Playoff might have seeding that makes sense in 2025! Andy and Ari break down the news and examine how the bracket might look.(0:00-1:30) Intro(1:31-20:05) Will CFP change to straight seeding?(20:06-21:42) Closing out the CFP talk(21:43-37:02) Ohio State Night Games?(37:03-40:50) Introducing Brennan Marion(40:51-1:00:00) Sacramento State HC Brennan Marion joins(1:00:01-1:04:46) Deion Sanders on Netflix in 2026(1:04:47-1:11:26) What does Nick Saban do these days?(1:11:27-1:17:05) Could you do nothing?(1:17:06-1:19:18) Conclusion Plus, Sacramento State coach Brennan Marion joins the show to discuss taking over an ambitious program that wants to move to FBS and taking QB Jaden Rashada given his history. Watch our show on YouTube LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/Wmtv8wkSiK4 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the most comfortable and stylish hoodies, polos, q-zips, shorts and joggers. Use the code ANDY on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers. That's spelled RHOBACK.com. That's 20 percent off all performance hoodies, polos and shorts with code ANDY.(0:00-3:21) Intro: Arkansas Passing Game(3:22-14:30) Jackson Cantwell Commits to Miami(14:31-15:32) Rhoback, Code: ANDY(15:33-19:09) Ryder Lyons Callback, join the chat!(19:10-23:09) Introducing Ari's Top 25 List(23:10-31:19) Penn State at Number 1(31:20-39:29) LSU rounds out the top 5(39:30-43:59) Clemson's expectations(44:00-48:27) Looking at Ohio State(48:28-53:29) Where the Big 12 Stacks Up(53:30-56:24) Oklahoma at 17(56:25-1:03:19) Wrapping Up the top 25(1:03:20-1:06:48) Conclusion: Kickoff Times Announced Ari's Top 25 List:1. Penn State2. Texas3. Clemson4. Ohio State5. LSU6. Georgia7. Notre Dame8. Alabama9. Oregon10. Illinois11. Florida12. BYU13. Arizona State14. South Carolina15. Auburn16. Texas Tech 17. Oklahoma 18. Michigan19. Ole Miss20. Miami21. SMU22. Louisville23. Kansas State24. Tennessee 25. Texas A&M  Ari's post-spring top 25 is out, and he's got a controversial choice at No. 1. Is Penn State ready to compete for a national title? The Nittany Lions bring back a lot of talent, but can they improve their passing game. Ari also has LSU at No. 5, 10 spots ahead of where Andy has LSU. What does one see that the other doesn't? Let's hash it out. Whose top 25 do you prefer? Or are Andy and Ari both wrong?  Watch our show LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/oSQ9H319tzY Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

The nation's top recruit in the class of 2026 is announcing his decision today. Will offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell deliver a stunner? Or will he join No. 1 QB recruit Jared Curtis in Georgia's class? Cantwell's finalists are Georgia, Miami and Oregon.(0:00-7:36) Intro: Jackson Cantwell's decision TODAY(7:37-22:19) Miami's construction of its roster(22:20-29:14) Closing out the Jackson Cantwell discussion(29:15-39:00) Richard Wesley commits to Oregon, Handsome Coaches(39:01-49:59) Takeaways from ACC Spring Meetings(50:00-54:58) Halloween, Continuing the ACC talk(54:59-1:13:41) A Presidential Committee and a 64-Year-Old Law for CFB(1:13:42-1:23:47) CFP Discussion, How times have changed(1:23:48-1:25:00) Conclusion: Jackson Cantwell's Big Decision Speaking of the Ducks, Andy and Ari break down a particularly fascinating Oregon committment video. Andy was at the ACC's spring meetings on Monday, and he brings back a report on what he saw. He did not see Jordon Hudson, but he did see Bill Belichick with his new PR guy. Watch our show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/vCoLjhUij6U Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

Happy Monday! On today's show, Collin Wilson from the Action Network joins Andy & Ari to give the fellas the BEST bets for the 2025 season, but first we need to cover the news over the weekend. In a report from Ross Dellenger, the 16-team College Football Playoff bracket is gaining momentum with the Big Ten and SEC. Andy & Ari breakdown what a 12-team field would look like and the implications of it. In other news, Jordon Hudson is back in the headlines, as she finished as the 2nd runner up in the Miss Maine USA Pageant over the weekend. Also, Pablo Torre reported that Jordon Hudson was banned from North Carolina facilities, which UNC later released a statement saying it was false. Collin Wilson joins to provide the best bets ahead of the season, and they include: Arkansas Under 5.5 wins, Oklahoma Over 6.5 wins,
Utah -1.5 v UCLA Week 1, Clemson to win ACC,
Southern Miss to win Sun Belt at 35/1 odds Wrapping up, theres some basketball news to close. (0:00-2:00) Introduction(2:01-17:06) 16-Team CFP Bracket Format(17:07-21:39) Jordon Hudson in Miss Maine(21:40-25:01) A ban at UNC?(25:02-35:59) Collin Wilson from the Action Network Joins(36:00-40:56) Arkansas Under 5.5 Wins(40:57-44:25) Utah vs UCLA, Week 1 Pick(44:26-48:44) Southern Miss, Sun Belt champs?(48:45-52:21) Oklahoma over 6.5 wins(52:22-54:54) Surprise teams in 2025?(54:55-1:00:50) Clemson as ACC Champs(1:00:51-1:03:53) Florida State's Outlook(1:03:54-1:10:43) Wrapping up with Collin(1:10:44-1:12:37) Arkansas discussion(1:12:38-1:13:44) College Basketball Rules Watch our show LIVE at 9:30 am et, M-F! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sportsHosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey 

Happy Graduation Weekend to all who are graduating! On today's show, we have Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons joining from Oxford. After backing up Jaxson Dart this past season, Simmons is ready to take command of Lane Kiffin's offense. Andy & Ari recall Simmons coming in against Georgia, his baseball career, and much more. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech hosted a very special guest in Lane Stadium on Wednesday night. Of course, Andy & Ari had to talk about Metallica in Blacksburg. Afterwards, Tyler Shoemaker, a betting analyst from VSiN, joins the show to discuss prominent betting theories and strategies ahead of the 2025 season. A lot of the questions involve lines changing, nationally televised games, and common misconceptions. An interview that will make you a better gambler in the fall! (0:00-1:17) Intro(1:18-12:29) Austin Simmons joins(12:28-17:03) Selling the Program(17:04-21:23) Austin's dog, Nova(21:24-24:11) Ole Miss Uni Combos(24:12-25:42) Closing up with Austin Simmons(25:43-28:54) Enter Sandman in Lane Stadium(28:55-36:29) Tyler Shoemaker joins(36:30-39:44) Why do lines move?(39:45-50:44) What is percentage of action?(50:45-56:09) Common Mistakes Made(56:10-1:03:06) Is Live betting a trap?(1:03:07-1:05:27) Nationally Televised Games(1:05:28-1:16:13) Bet Peeves(1:16:14-1:18:01) Conclusion Watch our show LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey 

President Donald Trump is forming a commission on college sports, and he's reportedly tapping former Alabama coach Nick Saban and Texas Tech donor (and oil billionaire) Cody Campbell to co-chair it.(0:00-10:05) Intro: President Trump forming Presidential Commission(10:06-21:16) Will there be a super league?(21:17-30:39) Watch us LIVE on YouTube, Wrapping up Presidential Commission(30:40-34:30) House v NCAA Settlement Update(34:31-42:08) Story Time, Ari would be a terrible criminal(42:09-46:24) Future for smaller schools(46:25-1:00:01) An honest look at USC(1:00:02-1:05:30) Are we too big on Oklahoma?(1:05:31-1:10:21) Georgia Tech, toughest non-conference schedule?(1:10:22-1:14:52) David in the 2025 Chicago Marathon: https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/david-gillaspie(1:14:53-1:16:26) Conclusion  What will the committee do? We don't know. Will it change anything? We also don't know. But we do know what Saban and Campbell have said publicly, so Andy and Ari will break down what the committee's likely goals are. Later, Andy and Ari answer your questions… Will a school like Arizona State get into a Super League? Are Andy and Ari wearing “John Mateer goggles” when it comes to Oklahoma?  Does Georgia Tech have some of the toughest non-conference games in the country in coming years? Is Andy's USC take lazy? Listener David is running the 2025 Chicago Marathon to benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation. Here's the link to pledge to help him reach his goal. https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/david-gillaspie  Watch the show LIVE, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/-s6GZH_6i-4 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

Miami has been very active in the spring transfer portal, grabbing multiple players who likely will wind up either starting or playing major roles for the Hurricanes this season. The latest is former Auburn DB Keionte Scott, who spent the spring at Houston but reunites with former Auburn and Houston secondary coach Zac Etheridge in Miami. The Hurricanes also have added former Texas kicker Bert Auburn, former North Dakota State tailback CharMar Brown, former N.C. State linebacker Kamal Bonner, former Cincinnati receiver Tony Johnson and former BYU receiver/kick returner Keelon Marion. Can the Hurricanes get to the College Football Playoff with this roster? Also, ESPN's Heather Dinich said Tuesday that the seeding still might change for the 2025 College Football Playoff. Everyone agrees the seeding should change, but for everyone outside the Big Ten and SEC there is little incentive to make that change for this year. Later, Andy and Ari pick their favorite On3 graphics…(0:00-1:04) Intro(1:05-5:00) Miami's Spring Portal Haul(5:01-15:36) How the Canes have assembled their roster(15:37-24:14) Should Miami fans be concerned on how the roster was built?(24:15-30:49) Closing out Miami, Perfect 24 Hours preview(30:50-40:51) Changes coming to CFP Seeding?(40:52-54:18) Best of On3's Social graphics(54:19-55:28) Watch our show live on YouTube!(55:29-1:08:00) Conclusion: Your Perfect 24 Hours(1:08:01-1:08:45) Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.com Watch our show LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/aGmmK-uZNKU Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

(0:00-5:06) Intro: Previewing the best jobs in America(5:07-6:40) Jared Curtis commits to Georgia(6:41-11:30) Big 12 Extends Commissioner Brett Yormark(11:31-22:54) Clemson and Notre Dame announce 12 year scheduling agreement(22:55-26:42) Other 12 year matchups we'd like to see(26:43-29:32) Introducing the bets jobs(29:33-31:01) Andy's #1: Georgia(31:02-35:16) Ari's #1: Texas(35:17-38:33) Ohio State(38:34-41:35) Oregon(41:36-45:10) Texas A&M - Top 5?(45:11-47:51) LSU(47:52-51:03) Notre Dame(51:04-54:22) Alabama(54:23-59:42) Michigan, Ari's power goes out(59:43-1:04:05) Clemson, Ari's power turns on(1:04:06-1:07:40) Penn State(1:07:41-1:09:57) USC left out?(1:09:58-1:18:32) The state of Florida, closing up top jobs(1:18:33-1:22:12) Make sure you get the Real ID!(1:22:13-1:22:41) ConclusionAndy and Ari rank the best college football jobs. Not the best coaches, but the best situations. What jobs are best positioned to win national championships and for long-term success? It's been a while since the guys have done this list, and the NIL era has changed the math. Where will your school fall on the list? Watch our show LIVE, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/lI28jxXg64c Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

(0:00-12:10) Intro: Sherrone Moore expected to be suspended two games(12:11-17:10) Continuing the Sherrone Moore discussion(17:11-19:32) What should Michigan do?(19:33-22:51) Previewing Jared Curtis commitment(22:52-31:15) Steve Wiltfong joins to discuss Jared Curtis(31:16-37:45) How different the NIL era is(37:46-40:46) Nico discussion with Steve(40:47-45:51) Closing out with Steve(45:52-48:53) Where will Jared Curtis go?(48:54-59:22) How the times have changed with recruiting(59:23-1:01:03) Conclusion: Watch Jared Curtis' commitment LIVE on MondayMichigan has self-imposed a two-game suspension for head coach Sherrone Moore ahead of its Committee on Infractions hearing with the NCAA, ESPN reports. Moore will miss the Central Michigan and Nebraska games — along with some recruiting restrictions — in a move that Michigan hopes will satisfy the NCAA with regard to Moore's part in the Connor Stalions' scandal. The top-rated quarterback in the class of 2026 makes his college decision today! Jared Curtis, a 6-4, 225-pounder from Nashville, is choosing between Georgia and Oregon. Steve Wiltfong, On3's vice president of recruiting and transfer portal, joins Andy and Ari to handicap his pick and explain what it means for the rest of the recruiting cycle. Watch the show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/W8PXw75lefo Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

(0:00-2:38) Intro: Kentucky Derby Weekend(2:39-13:19) Michigan State fires AD Alan Haller(13:20-15:41) Watch our show on YouTube!(15:42-30:59) Nick Roush with a full preview on the Kentucky Derby(31:00-34:45) Was Nick right about Nico?(34:46-43:20) Preview of Kentucky's 2025(43:21-47:51) Wrapping up with Nick(47:52-51:11) ConclusionMichigan State is looking for a new athletic director who is equipped to lead the Spartans in the NIL era. Could that AD be North Carolina's Bubba Cunningham, who didn't lead the charge to hire Bill Belichick and who probably isn't keen on dealing with the Belichick situation now? Andy and Ari discuss some of the wild details of why Alan Haller's tenure fell apart in East Lansing. Later, Nick Roush of Kentucky Sports Radio joins to talk Kentucky Derby. Nick offers tips on who to bet in the Derby and in the undercard races on Saturday. Nick also breaks down Kentucky football in 2025. Will the Wildcats get back to the style of play that made them consistent winners under Mark Stoops? Also, Nick is waiting for the apologies from Tennessee fans who got mad when he called Nico Iamaleava an “$8 million volleyball player” last fall. Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/zmaUr6fUKGY Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver's for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. But Culver's isn't just in Wisconsin. There's one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let's talk some football.(0:00-1:29) Intro(1:30-4:40) Dear Andy: Beating UNC & Belichick?(4:41-6:34) Update on Belichick and Girlfriend(6:35-7:00) Culver's(7:01-13:25) Continuing the Belichick conversation(13:26-23:47) How good can UNC be in Belichick's first year?(23:48-27:53) It gets weirder(27:54-35:11) Lifetime movies: who plays Bill Belichick?(35:12-39:54) On3 acquires Rivals(39:55-44:33) What does it look like with a 9-game SEC Schedule?(44:34-54:25) USC's Ceiling in the Big Ten?(54:26-55:40) Kentucky Athletics as an LLC(55:41-1:06:50) Was Quinn Ewers misevaluated?(1:06:51-1:14:41) The Arch Manning Infatuation(1:14:42-1:24:15) Arch Manning as "The Best Burger" ever(1:24:16-1:25:56) Flashback with Nick Roush(1:25:57-1:26:52) Conclusion: Happy Anniversary, Ari! It's a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and you have some incredible questions… Will coaches savor beating Bill Belichick the way they savor beating Deion Sanders? Also, who will play Belichick in the inevitable Lifetime movie about his relationship with Jordon Hudson? If the SEC goes to nine conference games, what currently scheduled non-conference games might get canceled? What is USC's ceiling? Was Quinn Ewers mis-evaluated?   Watch Andy & Ari On3 LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/E2g4k0CsSUE Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver's for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. But Culver's isn't just in Wisconsin. There's one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let's talk some football.(0:00-12:51) Andy's #1 Team: Texas(12:52-13:13) Subscribe to On3!(13:14-22:59) Diving Deep into the Arch Manning Paradox(23:00-25:17) How Good can Texas be?(25:18-35:18) Wrapping up the Arch Manning conversation(35:19-36:18) Culver's(36:19-45:15) SEC Scheduling may Depend on CFP Auto Bids(45:16-55:32) Jordon Hudson makes it weirder(55:33-57:31) New Sound Effects(57:32-1:01:27) Wrapping up the Bill Belichick Girlfriend conversation(1:01:28-1:02:45) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari Tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.com We're still discussing Andy's post-spring top 25, and it's time to have an extended discussion about the team at No. 1. Texas is transitioning to Arch Manning as its starting quarterback, and the expectations are sky-high. But the discussion around where Quinn Ewers went in the draft has become a broader discussion about Texas and Manning, and Ari is fired up about the Manning bashing that has seeped into the conversation. Andy, meanwhile, is fascinated by the Arch Manning Paradox. Andy wrote about the SEC and the continuing debate over whether to add a ninth conference game. Now it seems the decision hinges on what the new College Football Playoff format looks like. North Carolina coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson continues to make news following a weird appearance on CBS Sunday Morning. Who knew the greatest coach in NFL history coming to college football was going to provide so much fodder for TMZ?  Watch Andy & Ari LIVE on YouTube, Monday-Friday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/slV7rFHttis Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver's for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. But Culver's isn't just in Wisconsin. There's one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let's talk some football. We're also sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the most comfortable and stylish hoodies, polos, q-zips, shorts and joggers. Use the code ANDY on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers. That's spelled RHOBACK.com. That's 20 percent off all performance hoodies, polos and shorts with code ANDY. (0:00-8:57) Intro: Top 25(8:58-9:57) Full Top 25 List(9:58-12:39) Notre Dame at #2(12:40-16:51) Alabama at #7(16:52-17:52) Biggest Changes from Postseason rankings(17:53-19:03) Rhoback(19:04-25:13) Texas Tech, Big 12 Discussion(25:14-28:38) Big 12 QBs(28:39-30:59) Andy & Ari's Big 12 Bet(31:00-33:50) Howdy?(33:51-35:10) Is Alabama too low?(35:11-40:30) Georgia at 8(40:31-46:55) Cars for a QB?(46:56-50:51) Gunner Stockton's Truck, Ari's Car(50:52-54:07) Tennessee post-Nico(54:08-1:07:33) Nebraska at 22(1:07:34-1:11:15) Wrapping Up Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! Today, we have a show where we dive right into the top 25 list after the closing of the spring transfer portal. In today's show, we run through Andy's top 25 list. What schools did he get right? Who did he leave out? Let us know who Andy left out! 1. Texas2. Notre Dame3. Clemson4. Penn State5. Ohio State6. Oregon7. Alabama8. Georgia9. Illinois10. Florida11. Texas Tech12. South Carolina13. Auburn14. SMU15. LSU16. Arizona State17. Michigan18. BYU19. Ole Miss20. Miami21. Tennessee22. Nebraska23. Iowa State24. Louisville25. Iowa Watch our show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey 

We hosted Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay last week, and it was a blast. Thanks to Culver's for bringing us to the Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. But Culver's isn't just in Wisconsin. There's one near you now. So grab a ButterBurger and a Cement Mixer and let's talk some football. Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Want to hit a concert or comedy show this week? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) And Gamete has the best deals on last-minute tickets. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.(0:00-9:27) Intro: Shedeur Sanders' Prank Call(9:28-18:34) Browns Selecting Shedeur, Mel Kiper(18:35-25:50) Browns QB Room(25:51-27:07) Gametime(27:08-29:20) Culver's(29:21-32:34) Would Arch return next season?(32:35-54:06) Did Quinn Ewers make the right call?(54:07-1:03:05) Bill Belichick and his girlfriend(1:03:06-1:13:51) WR Trebor Pena to Penn State(1:13:52-1:15:33) Conclusion The NFL draft is in the books, and the Shedeur Sanders story continues to dominate. He finally got picked Saturday by Cleveland in the fifth round, but the weirdest story in the draft took a bizarre turn Sunday when one of the people who prank-called Sanders on Friday night was revealed to be the son of the Falcons' defensive coordinator. The draft story that will become a more interesting college football story in December and January is what happened to Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers. He was taken in the seventh round by the Miami Dolphins, meaning he probably would have made far more in NIL money by transferring and playing another season of college football.Trebor Pena has decided he will be going to Penn State from Syracuse. Is this James Franklin's missing piece for the Nittany Lions? Watch us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/PJdFfy9UBpU Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC (0:00-2:18) Intro(2:19-5:53) Recap of the first round(5:54-13:11) Shedeur Sanders discussion(13:12-13:46) Culver's(13:47-18:24) Anonymous Sources?(18:25-23:49) “Character Issues”(23:50-29:21) SEC & Big Ten Dominance in Draft(29:22-38:28) Culver's CEO joins(38:29-54:56) Top QBs for next year draft(54:57-55:33) Conclusion Welcome to a very special edition of Andy & Ari On3, LIVE from Green Bay, Wisconsin. As we get started on today's show, we recap the first round of the draft, discuss why Shedeur Sanders didn't get selected, and who the top QBs of next year's draft will be. Later, Julie Fussner, Culver's CEO, joins us to discuss the brand of Culver's and how the phenomenal restaurant intends to expand its footprint in the country. Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC (0:00-9:52) Intro(9:53-20:53) WR Matthew Golden from Texas joins the show(20:54-25:56) Recapping Matthew Golden(25:57-41:32) CB Maxwell Hairston from Kentucky joins(41:33-46:01) Recapping Maxwell(46:02-59:28) EDGE Mykel Williams from Georgia joins(59:29-1:01:09) Conclusion; See you tomorrow! Welcome to our show right outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We have a loaded show for you right before the draft gets underway. Listen to projected first round picks like Matthew Golden, Maxwell Hairston, and Mykel Williams here! Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC(0:00-3:48) Intro: LIVE from Green Bay(3:49-6:17) Previewing the draft tonight(6:18-14:00) How many QBs get drafted tonight?(14:01-16:55) Thank you to Culver's(16:56-19:33) Tetairoa McMillan's Draft Stock(19:34-26:59) Where will Travis Hunter go?(27:00-36:55) Ashton Jeanty's Draft Stock, Scene in Green Bay(36:56-43:42) Arkansas Collective seeking ~$200K(43:33-55:37) House v NCAA settlement update(55:38-1:02:26) Conclusion It's Draft day, and Andy and Ari are live in Green Bay! We know who is going first (Miami QB Cam Ward) and we're pretty sure who is going second (Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter), but what happens after that is anyone's guess. How many QBs will go in the first round? The sports books have set the total at 2.5. Does that mean Ward, Shedeur Sanders and someone else? Could Louisville's Tyler Shough sneak in? Plus, Andy has some advice for the teams considering receivers: Don't overthink it. Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan was the only weapon on a bad team and still put up huge numbers. We also have quite a bit of college football news to discuss. The collective at Arkansas wants to collect a reported $200,000 from Madden Iamaleava after the freshman quarterback left last week to join his older brother Nico at UCLA. Meanwhile, the federal judge overseeing the House v. NCAA case issued an order Wednesday saying she'd blow up the proposed settlement if the NCAA doesn't phase in roster caps to keep athletes from getting cut from their teams because of the settlement.  Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et: https://youtube.com/live/Tx5rErtRQhc Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC (0:00-3:29) Intro: Presented by Culver's(3:30-7:12) CFP Dates and Times revealed(7:13-19:22) Dear Andy & Ari: Cam Ward only QB in 1st Round?(19:23-29:04) Deepest Position Groups in Draft(29:05-36:15) Why did Quinn Ewers leave CFB and Declare?(36:16-47:32) Best QB & WR duos(47:33-50:54) Story Time(50:55-56:30) Indiana's 2025 Outlook(56:31-57:15) Conclusion It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode but first we have some news out of the CFP regarding dates and times of the games As we start the mailbag, Andy has a question for Ari: Will Cam Ward be the only quarterback taken in the first round? Continuing, we dive deep into the position groups that will take over this year's draft and discuss Quinn Ewers out of Texas. To close, we look at the best QB & WR duos in the game with a few years of eligibility left. Finally, a fan asked about Indiana's 2025 outlook. Will the Hoosiers make it back to the CFP? Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey 

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC (0:00-1:08) Intro: Presented by Culver's(1:09-14:18) Recapping the Nico saga(14:19-15:52) The Chat(15:53-20:09) Madden Iamaleava going to UCLA too(20:10-22:05) Culver's(22:06-24:44) Ari's New Shoes(24:45-37:46) WR Trebor Pena in the portal(37:47-50:14) QBs I can't wait to see(50:15-54:26) Dublin games(54:27-55:21) Trebor Pena intel(55:22-1:04:14) Nico Saga on Social Media(1:04:15-1:04:39) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow Andy and Ari unpack the quarterback swap — which included a brother to be named later — that ends the player acquisition portion of the Nico Iamaleava saga. Joey Aguilar left UCLA on Monday and committed to Tennessee by Monday evening. He'll compete to replace Iamaleava, who left Tennessee for UCLA and took the job Aguilar had hoped to have. Meanwhile, Nico Iamaleava's younger brother Madden left Arkansas and will transfer to UCLA, the school he flipped away from on National Signing Day. Elsewhere in the transfer portal, former Syracuse receiver Trebor Pena is considering Penn State. This would be a huge pickup for the Nittany Lions, but they'll have to fight off Miami to get him.   Watch our show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/iw0zrEPyZlI Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC(0:00-4:39) Andy & Ari react to Joey Aguilar to Tennessee(4:40-5:50) Madden Iamaleava enters the portal(5:51-14:33) Who won the trade?(14:33-15:25) Culver's(15:26-22:49) Will Joey Aguilar be a hero in Knoxville? With QB Joey Aguilar headed from UCLA to Tennessee, it appears we have the first (unofficial) transfer portal trade in college football history. Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava announced his transfer to UCLA on Sunday. Aguilar, who had come to UCLA this offseason after two years as Appalachian State's starter, suddenly found himself without a job. On Monday evening, Aguilar committed to Tennessee. The 30 for 30 just writes itself. Watch our show LIVE M-F at 9:30 am ET on the On3 Sports YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Want to go to a concert tonight? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.(0:00-2:48) Intro: Culver's show from Green Bay Thursday & Friday(2:49-12:13) Recapping Michigan's Spring Game(12:14-28:29) How good will Bryce Underwood, Michigan be?(28:30-29:23) Culver's(29:24-31:00) Wrapping up Michigan Discussion(31:01-33:19) Gametime(33:20-35:02) IATA(35:03-44:28) Colorado's Brotherhood(44:29-52:42) Deion Sanders Discussion, How our show is laid out(52:43-57:45) Wrapping up Nico to UCLA talk(57:46-1:00:24) Steve Angeli visiting Syracuse(1:00:25-1:05:46) Oklahoma's Stock Rising?(1:05:47-1:06:10) Conclusion The most sought-after recruit in the class of 2025 made his longest public appearance so far, and it appears Bryce Underwood is probably going to start at Michigan as a freshman. Is he ready? Do we know anything based on what we've seen? Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton voiced his frustration last week with the transfer portal after the Buffaloes lost their starting center. Ari thinks someone playing for Colorado doesn't need to complain about the portal. Andy thinks Seaton has every right. Plus, Nico Iamaleava officially transfers to UCLA. Watch our show on YouTube LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/PH8mI9xMdLs Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHCIt's finally official! Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is joining the football team at UCLA. After a week and a half of drama, Iamaleava lands at a Big Ten school close to home. Andy and Ari break down the move...(0:00-0:59) Intro(1:00-4:02) Did Nico have to take a pay cut from what he would have made at Tennessee?(4:03-6:40) Is Nico's plan still to go into the draft after three college seasons, or does this situation change that?(6:41-9:15) What competition will Iamaleava face at UCLA? How tough is the Bruins' Big Ten schedule?(9:15-12:47) What happens with current UCLA QB Joey Aguilar, who transferred there from Appalachian State?(12:48-14:07) Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate!(14:08-20:23) Nico's message to Tennessee and UCLA fans(20:24-27:41) Are we going to talk about UCLA more now with Nico there?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.spotify.com/show/5AhQ4d2m5TQu5Q2vkwtxjt?si=d9016221aa2a4427 Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-staples-on3/id1695325427 Follow Andy Staples on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples Follow Andy Staples on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_staples Follow Ari Wasserman on Twitter: https://x.com/AriWasserman Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/ Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com 

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC (0:00-1:14) Nico Watch.... Continues(1:15-6:18) Spring Portal Open: QB Steve Angeli enters(6:19-12:05) Tennessee QB Watch(12:06-13:44) Culver's(13:45-32:09) Dear Andy & Ari: Top QB from 2023 class?(32:10-39:44) Any Chance Tennessee sues?(39:45-42:15) An Agent Registry for College Athletics?(42:16-45:04) Would Nico sit this fall?(45:05-47:06) Jim Nagy Hype?(47:07-51:56) Gio Lopez at P4, UNC's Ceiling(51:57-1:04:16) Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Role(1:04:17-1:04:56) CHAT A.R.I(1:04:57-1:13:16) Producer River's Highlight tape(1:13:17-1:13:58) Conclusion It's Friday, and yes, Nico Watch still continues. While all signs point towards UCLA for the former Tennessee quarterback, there has yet to be anything official announced. Meanwhile, the quarterback room for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish got a little smaller on Thursday, as veteran Steve Angeli enters the portal. Is this a potential option for Tennessee in 2025, or will Angeli look to go to the group of 5? It's also a Dear Andy & Ari show, and we have some excellent questions from our listeners. First off we take a look at the 2023 QB class which contains Arch Manning, Nico Iamaleava, Sam Leavitt, and Lanorris Sellers. Were the qb rankings of these guys accurate so far? What about the class of 2021 and 2022? More questions revolve around Nico, but one from an Oklahoma fan comes in on Jim Nagy: Is he worth the hype? Later, the guys do a deep dive into North Carolina's situation on the field while discussing the news regarding Bill Belichick and his girlfriend. To wrap up, we receive a gift from Producer River's high school coach: his hudl tape. We close out the show by breaking down some of River's best plays, and others that are definitely illegal these days. Producer River's full tape here: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/7486480/587131853deaab0d7c54a964 Watch the show LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et on the On3 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey 

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC We're also sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the most comfortable and stylish hoodies, polos, q-zips, shorts and joggers. Use the code ANDY on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers. That's spelled RHOBACK.com. That's 20 percent off all performance hoodies, polos and shorts with code ANDY.(0:00-4:54) Intro: Nico Update(4:55-12:32) Nico to UCLA?(12:33-19:19) Other notable names in the portal(19:20-21:39) Tennessee at the QB position(21:40-22:20) Rhoback(22:21-23:53) WR Micah Hudson(23:54-28:10) Fran Brown Sounds Off(28:11-30:25) Culver's(30:26-33:00) Continuing Fran Brown Discussion(33:00-36:39) Wide Receiver's Market Value(36:40-51:04) Lee Corso's Final College Gameday(51:05-1:00:32) Faking Injuries Rules(1:00:33-1:03:39) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! The spring transfer portal has been open a day, and quarterback Nico Iamaleava remains the biggest conversation. He's reportedly in talks with UCLA, but it doesn't seem like the deal is done yet. Meanwhile, UCLA QB — and former Appalachian State QB — Joey Aguilar is waiting to find out what happens with Nico. Pete Nakos of On3 joins Andy and Ari to break down that story as well as several other intriguing players hitting the portal. North Carolina lost edge rusher Beau Atkinson, who was the Tar Heels' most productive returning player. Wisconsin lost tight end Tanner Koziol, who had transferred earlier this offseason from Ball State. Boise State lost linebacker Andrew Simpson Syracuse lost leading returning receiver Trebor Pena. Syracuse coach Fran Brown broke down what happened with Pena on the Cuse Sports Talk show, leading to a hilarious rant about NIL deals.  Want to watch the show? Join us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et!  Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC(0:00-0:45) Intro: PORTAL COMBAT(0:46-11:15) Nico enters with a Do Not Contact tag(11:16-13:31) Chasing the bag?(13:32-18:54) What will Nico's deal be worth?(18:55-19:49) Culver's(19:50-30:00) Would Tennessee take Nico back?(30:01-33:31) QBs in the portal, Tennessee discussion(33:32-36:36) Oklahoma's newest additions(36:37-40:16) Decoldest Crawford in the portal(40:17-46:47) Other jobs, portal wrap up(46:48-56:06) Colorado retiring #2 and #12(56:07-1:02:53) Conclusion: 3 jobs The transfer portal is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Will we see any starting QBs jump in as a Nico Iamaleava domino effect, or will this portal cycle be relatively calm? Oklahoma has been busy, signing Cal transfer RB Jaydn Ott and Stanford grad transfer offensive lineman Jake Maikkula on Tuesday. Later, Andy and Ari debate their boss's suggestion that Tennessee take Nico back (with many conditions, of course). Plus, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman visited the Hard Count. Andy and Ari discuss what he said about his quarterback competition. Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/GRrZlRoayOM Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC(0:00-3:29) Intro with Pete Nakos(3:30-10:44) Detailing the entire Nico situation(10:45-15:34) What does Tennessee do next?(15:35-16:44) Ari and Disney movies(16:45-17:23) Continuing the Tennessee discussion(17:24-18:24) Culver's(18:25-24:44) Jaydn Ott to Oklahoma?(24:45-26:21) Final Preview of Portal, Wrapping up with Pete(26:22-29:54) Reflecting on Pete's conversation(29:55-33:57) Florida State?(33:58-51:41) In-depth discussion on Nico(51:42-57:39) JD Vance and the CFP Trophy(57:40-1:04:16) Where does Nico go?(1:04:17-1:07:22) Conclusion: Spring Portal opens tomorrow The spring transfer portal opens Wednesday, but the names are already starting to trickle in. The biggest name, of course, is former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava. It's still unclear where he will land, but it's becoming increasingly likely that he won't be making a parallel move. On Monday night, Cal tailback Jaydn Ott entered the portal. Meanwhile, a trio of Division II offensive linemen from the same team are picking up interest. On3's Pete Nakos joins Andy and Ari to break it all down. Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/j57ak3vhgP8 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC(0:00-8:12) Intro: Recapping the Nico Iamaleava weekend(8:13-14:22) Landing Spots for Nico(14:23-15:31) Culver's(15:32-19:52) Class of 2023 QB's(19:53-21:53) Continuing the Nico Discussion(21:54-23:26) Gametime(23:27-43:33) Tennessee at the QB position(43:34-53:43) Florida's Spring Game, DJ Lagway(53:44-1:02:33) Notre Dame's QB Battle Update(1:02:34-1:07:45) Conclusion: Nico and Belichick? Now that quarterback Nico Iamaleava has left Tennessee, where might the former five-star recruit land? Some big-name schools got tossed around last week, but are any of them realistic? Is it possible Team Nico is still demanding too much money? The flip side of that is Tennessee's next move. Volunteers coach Josh Heupel said during the spring game he was excited to see the two scholarship QBs on Tennessee's roster. But will the Vols reach into the portal to take another? Meanwhile, there were spring games Saturday at major programs across the country. Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Alabama and Florida all wrapped spring practice. Perhaps the biggest news came from Gainesville, where Florida coach Billy Napier said QB D.J. Lagway will be throwing again in a few weeks. Watch us LIVE, M-F, on YouTube at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/YPKXQapff0Q Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Quarterback Nico Iamaleava skipped Tennessee's penultimate spring practice on Friday morning, and it appears the relationship between Iamaleava and the team has taken a turn. Andy and Ari review the timeline and discuss what might happen next. Is Nico done at Tennessee? Is there any hope of salvaging the relationship at this point? Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25! We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate. Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's: https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC (0:00-13:27) Intro: What is going on with Tennessee and Nico Iamaleava?(13:28-24:53) What's next in Knoxville?(24:54-34:03) T-Bob Hebert Joins the show(34:04-38:01) The Pulse in Gainesville(38:02-44:08) Are playoffs a must for LSU?(44:09-49:35) John Williams Story with T-Bob(49:35-52:07) LSU's run game(52:08-57:08) LSU's 2025 Schedule(57:09-58:55) Culver's(58:56-1:02:12) Oklahoma an upgrade over South Carolina?(1:02:13-1:06:10) LSU fans and Brian Kelly(1:06:11-1:08:26) Dear Andy & Ari(1:08:27-1:12:12) A 7-5 Alabama?(1:12:13-1:18:11) Places to go in Mid-20's(1:18:12-1:30:40) Random Ranking of John Williams' scores(1:30:41-1:34:29) Conclusion: Ari's Crazy StoryQuarterback Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee are still negotiating Iamaleava's deal for the 2025 season, and the clock is ticking. How did the situation reach this point? What should each party do now that the negotiations have become public? Happy Friday! It's a Dear Andy & Ari show but we have T-Bob Hebert joining the show to discuss LSU, John Williams, and he also helps out with Dear Andy & Ari. Will LSU win a national championship with Brian Kelly? How will Garrett Nussmeier perform? Does LSU need to establish more of a run game? Later, Andy & Ari answer some great questions sent in. One fan asks what happens if Alabama goes 7-5 while Jake sends in an incredible question for his group of friends. Closing out, T-Bob closes the show out with us to randomly rank his top 5 John Williams scores. Finally, Ari tells a WILD story about his wife and a billboard. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/H2UM0Mjd3k8 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25!•      We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate.•      Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that.•      We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's. (0:00-1:01) Intro: Presented by Culver's(1:02-2:43) Introducing Mickey Joseph(2:44-16:22) Grambling coach Mickey Joseph joins(16:23-17:50) Culver's(17:51-28:32) Matt Brown of Extra Points joins(28:33-39:04) What does the future of college football look like?(39:05-54:19) Ari's BYU Theory(54:20-1:02:59) EA Sports College Football '26 Update(1:03:00-1:06:11) Matt Brown's Rules for life(1:06:12-1:08:50) Conclusion Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! On today's show, we are visited by Grambling Head Coach Mickey Jospeh to cipher through his comments that he made that made him somewhat viral last week. We talk to him about transfer fees and more. Later, Matt Brown of Extra Points joins to give us the full rundown on all things going on in the House v. NCAA settlement case. What does the future of college football hold? Also, Ari really gets in depth with his BYU theory with Matt. Would BYU ever seriously buy a national championship?Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/efSGBOl2yIc Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey 

We're excited to announce we'll be hosting Andy & Ari On3 LIVE from the Draft in Green Bay on Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25!•      We'll be set up right outside the famous Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field at the Culver's Great Wisconsin Tailgate.•      Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that.•      We'll have some very special guests throughout the Draft that you won't want to miss, so stay tuned for more details and get ready for a weekend of fun, made fresh with our friends at Culver's.(0:00-0:30) Welcome: Presented by Culver's(0:31-2:12) Intro of the QB Discussion(2:13-9:20) DJ Lagway, Florida(9:21-13:23) LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina(13:24-17:50) SEC QB's entering 2025(17:51-20:37) Culver's(20:38-25:27) Cade Klubnik, Clemson(25:28-31:11) Arch Manning, Texas(31:12-37:01) John Mateer, Oklahoma(37:02-39:58) Garrett Nussmeier, LSU(39:59-43:15) Sam Leavitt, Arizona State(43:16-46:49) Drew Allar, Penn State(46:50-51:42) Haynes King, Georgia Tech(51:43-54:32) Darian Mensah, Duke(54:33-1:01:26) Nico Iamaleava or Carson Beck?(1:01:27-1:06:27) Notable Omissions from the list(1:06:28-1:12:14) Story time, Wrapping Up Basketball season is over, so it's time to plunge back into hardcore football discussion. Andy and Ari reveal their top 10 quarterbacks for the 2025 season. If you've been listening, you probably know who each has at No. 1. But then the arguments begin. Where will D.J. Lagway, LaNorris Sellers, Drew Allar and Arch Manning land? Watch us on YouTube instead! LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/4xfKWtk-MuIHosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Want to partner with the show? E-mail advertise@on3.com.

Florida has won the national championship in basketball, and Andy's faith in the Gators paid off — for Ari.(0:00-17:27) Intro: Florida's incredible tournament run(17:28-32:44) How Florida assembled its roster(32:45-34:38) Tougher run: Florida in Basketball or Ohio State in football?(34:39-39:45) UConn defeats South Carolina for the women's title(39:46-46:45) Story Time, Florida, Top QBs(46:46-1:05:44) House v NCAA settlement(1:05:45-1:08:45) Texas A&M introduces Bucky McMillan(1:08:46-1:09:14) Conclusion: Top 10 Qb's Tomorrow The guys discuss a classic national title game and what comes next. Plus, Andy watched hours of the House v. NCAA settlement hearings so you didn't have to. He'll explain what happened and what to expect from here.  Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 9:30 am et: https://youtube.com/live/6dqYS_o1cuk Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.  Whataburger fans, it's time to celebrate — the Mushroom Swiss Burger is BACK!And, honestly, it deserves a welcome party. Two juicy, all-beef patties, melty cheese and twolayers of perfectly grilled mushrooms bring the rich, hearty goodness. And let's not forget thecreamy au jus sauce tying it all together like a perfect bite-sized symphony. But here's the catch— it's only here for a limited time. So if you love mushrooms, this one's for you. Don't be theperson wishing they got it after it's gone. Grab yours today!(0:00-5:45) Intro: Preview of the National Title(5:46-6:46) Gametime(6:47-16:46) Continuing to preview Florida vs Houston(16:47-26:51) Landon Goesling joins(26:52-36:03) Can a school change what it is?(36:04-36:47) Whataburger: Last chance for double points(36:48-45:03) Chris Doering joins: Discussing Florida(45:04-53:14) The rest of the SEC with Chris Doering(53:15-57:25) Worried about DJ Lagway's Shoulder?(57:26-1:14:55) Jalen Milroe a first round pick?(1:14:56-1:20:10) Conclusion: Diamonds in the rough, Championship game tonight The basketball national title game is tonight, and Andy and Ari break down the matchup between Florida and Houston. Former Houston basketball player Landon Goesling — one of the founders of Houston's LinkingCoogs collective — joins the show to explain how coach Kelvin Sampson has managed to build a selfless team in the NIL era. Later, Chris Doering of the SEC Network joins to talk spring football. Doering, a former Florida receiver, explains why he isn't worried about D.J. Lagway resting his arm this spring. He also reveals the SEC teams he can't wait to see in their 2025 version.  Want to watch us on YouTube? Join us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am ET! https://youtube.com/live/Q4bOOD23DIo Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com

Whataburger fans, it's time to celebrate — the Mushroom Swiss Burger is BACK! And, honestly, it deserves a welcome party. Two juicy, all-beef patties, melty cheese and two layers of perfectly grilled mushrooms bring the rich, hearty goodness. And let's not forget the creamy au jus sauce tying it all together like a perfect bite-sized symphony. But here's the catch— it's only here for a limited time. So if you love mushrooms, this one's for you. Don't be the person wishing they got it after it's gone. Grab yours today! (0:00-1:27) Intro from San Antonio!(1:28 -12:11) Final Four Preview(12:12-22:25) Whataburger's Executive Chef James Sanchez joins(22:26-32:54) NIL Marketing Agent Landon Goesling joins(32:55-37:03) Whataburger Wing Eating Contest(37:04-40:38) "Cooper Flagg" joins(40:39-44:53) Debbie Stroud, Whataburger CEO joins(44:52-45:26) Conclusion from San Antonio Welcome to a very special edition of Andy & Ari On3 from San Antonio, Texas! We bring you the ULTIMATE preview before the Final Four in San Antonio. Join us to talk to the masterminds behind the incredible Whataburger restaurant. Go inside Whataburger and preview the incredible Final Four in San Antonio here! Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey  

Whataburger fans, it's time to celebrate — the Mushroom Swiss Burger is BACK! And, honestly, it deserves a welcome party. Two juicy, all-beef patties, melty cheese and two layers of perfectly grilled mushrooms bring the rich, hearty goodness. And let's not forget the creamy au jus sauce tying it all together like a perfect bite-sized symphony. But here's the catch— it's only here for a limited time. So if you love mushrooms, this one's for you. Don't be the person wishing they got it after it's gone. Grab yours today! (0:00-2:10) Intro - Whataburger(2:11-5:19) Final Four Preview/Predictions(5:20-7:04) Top 10 Nonconference Games(7:05-21:36) LSU at Clemson at #1?(21:37-24:33) Other nonconference games(24:34-38:03) Texas at Ohio State(38:04-42:17) Wrapping up with Greg(42:18-52:53) Dear Andy & Ari - Miami's 2001 Team?(52:54-56:28) Rushing the field as an off-team fan(56:29-1:00:54) Rivalry schools for Arizona - Florida(1:00:55-1:11:51) Movies Missed during Fatherhood(1:11:52-1:12:17) Conclusion Happy Friday! It's the day before the Final Four, and Andy & Ari are getting ready to hit the road to San Antonio. But first, the guys go through Ari's top 10 nonconference games of the 2025 season. Do you agree with his list? Should Clemson-LSU really be #1? Later, Andy & Ari sift through some incredible fan questions involving the 2001 Miami team, rushing the field as an off-team fan, and an in-depth discussion on movies at the theater. Watch us LIVE, on YouTube, M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/G9LKoritdIUInterested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Whataburger fans, it's time to celebrate — the Mushroom Swiss Burger is BACK! And, honestly, it deserves a welcome party. Two juicy, all-beef patties, melty cheese and two layers of perfectly grilled mushrooms bring the rich, hearty goodness. And let's not forget the creamy au jus sauce tying it all together like a perfect bite-sized symphony. But here's the catch— it's only here for a limited time. So if you love mushrooms, this one's for you. Don't be the person wishing they got it after it's gone. Grab yours today! (0:00-1:11) Intro(1:12-2:34) Whataburger(2:35-5:33) Greg McElroy joins the show(5:54-16:48) Notre Dame's Quarterback battle(16:49-25:06) Alabama QB Competition(25:07-35:29) Evaluating the CFP Rankings Process(35:30-36:35) Rhoback(36:36-39:29) Greg McElroy's Rules for Life, Wrapping up(39:30-43:23) Emphasizing non-conference games(43:24-51:53) The CFP Selection Process(51:54-53:41) Re-hashing the Alabama QB Room(53:42-58:39) Marcus Freeman's decision for QB(58:40-1:01:35) Conclusion - Bama, Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow Happy Thursday! As we get closer to the weekend in San Antonio, Greg McElroy stops in with the guys to discuss Notre Dame's intriguing QB battle, along with Alabama's. For these two heavyweights in college football, there will be a change at the gunslinger position, and the competitions are starting to ramp up, but the timing is off with this era. Watch here as Greg gives his thoughts on this and much more, including the CFP selection process. Later, Andy & Ari revisit some of the topics Greg discussed, including Alabama and Notre Dame. When will we find out the QB1 for these schools? How will the CFP Selection process change, if at all? Watch here in a jam packed show! Watch our show LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 9:30 am et! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey 

Whataburger fans, it's time to celebrate — the Mushroom Swiss Burger is BACK!And, honestly, it deserves a welcome party. Two juicy, all-beef patties, melty cheese and twolayers of perfectly grilled mushrooms bring the rich, hearty goodness. And let's not forget thecreamy au jus sauce tying it all together like a perfect bite-sized symphony. But here's the catch— it's only here for a limited time. So if you love mushrooms, this one's for you. Don't be theperson wishing they got it after it's gone. Grab yours today!(0:00-3:18) Intro: Big Date of April 7th(3:19-15:40) What Kirby Smart said(15:41-17:48) Whataburger(17:49-32:00) What's Ahead for College Football(32:01-40:35) Wrapping up Kirby Smart discussion(40:36-46:10) Ceilings of teams in 2025: Penn State(46:11-53:30) Tennessee's Ceiling (53:31-55:38) LSU's Ceiling(55:39-1:01:20) Nebraska's Ceiling (1:01:21-1:06:33) USC's Ceiling(1:06:34-1:08:29) Florida's Ceiling(1:08:30-1:12:23) Conclusion: Lane Kiffin's Pilates Georgia coach Kirby Smart sounded off Tuesday on the state of college football. His timing wasn't coincidental. A hearing in federal court on Monday will help shape what the future looks like. Is Smart correct? How much will the situation change in the next few years? Later, Andy and Ari discuss the ceilings of several programs. Some of these harbor national title expectations, but is their ceiling a national title? Or is it lower? We talk:TennesseeNebraskaPenn StateLSUAuburnSouth CarolinaIllinoisWashingtonUSC  Watch us Live, M-F, on YouTube at 9:30 am ET: https://youtube.com/live/Qpe3NOvpR2M Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com

Whataburger fans, it's time to celebrate — the Mushroom Swiss Burger is BACK!And, honestly, it deserves a welcome party. Two juicy, all-beef patties, melty cheese and twolayers of perfectly grilled mushrooms bring the rich, hearty goodness. And let's not forget thecreamy au jus sauce tying it all together like a perfect bite-sized symphony. But here's the catch— it's only here for a limited time. So if you love mushrooms, this one's for you. Don't be theperson wishing they got it after it's gone. Grab yours today!(0:00-3:33) Intro: Discussing Penn State(3:34-5:12) Whataburger(5:13-29:11) Penn State Head Coach James Franklin Joins(29:12-32:36) James Franklin's Rules for Life(32:37-36:44) Ketchup on a Hotdog?(36:45-38:32) Whataburger(38:33-40:32) More Ketchup talk(40:33-54:38) Coastal Carolina's Free Concessions, Halloween Weekend(54:39-1:02:05) The Crown Basketball Tournament, Ari Buys a Car(1:02:06-1:06:55) Conclusion Penn State football coach James Franklin joins Andy and Ari to discuss what he learned from going through three rounds of the College Football Playoff and what he's doing to try to make sure Penn State gets to the final round next time. He also reveals his one-question interview test (which Ari fails).  Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com

Bring home the W with the ultimate tailgate package. The Burger Box from Whataburger is perfect for every occasion. It comes with 10 single or double burgers (with or without cheese), your pick of sauces and all the fixings (which you can customize — did someonesay grilled jalapeños?). Keep it basic or go wild, it'll be a slam dunk. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points.  Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed.  Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn't always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That's where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World's #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It's a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off your first purchase of $75 or more with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today! huel.com/STAPLES15(0:00-9:34) Intro: The Final Four is Set(9:35-21:15) Frank Reich Hired as Stanford Interim(21:16-23:16) Gametime(23:17-46:48) Colorado's Extension with Deion Sanders(46:49-48:47) Story time with Ari(48:48-49:38) Huel(49:39-1:03:42) Duke vs Houston Preview(1:03:43-1:05:52) Whataburger(1:05:53-1:20:29) Florida vs Auburn Preview(1:20:30-1:22:58) Conclusion The Final Four is set, and it's all No. 1 seeds. Florida will play Auburn, and Duke will play Houston in San Antonio. Andy and Ari break down how the teams got there. Plus, they predict what will happen in Saturday's games. Later, Andy and Ari talk Deion Sanders' new contract at Colorado. Watch us LIVE, M-F at 9:30 am ET on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jD0wiITfrs8 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River BaileyInterested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com

Bring home the W with the ultimate tailgate package. The Burger Box from Whataburger is perfect for every occasion. It comes with 10 single or double burgers (with or without cheese), your pick of sauces and all the fixings (which you can customize — did someone say grilled jalapeños?). Keep it basic or go wild, it'll be a slam dunk. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points.(0:00-11:32) Intro: Jeremy Pruitt suing NCAA(11:33-13:14) Whataburger(13:15-19:27) Recapping Thursday's Games(19:28-22:16) Previewing Tonight's Games(22:17-29:30) What will Kevin Willard do?(29:31-30:53) Kent State coach placed on leave(30:54-48:07) How attractive is the Stanford job?(48:08-55:05) On campus CFP games in the Quarterfinals?(55:06-58:30) TV Deals for NCAA instead of Conferences?(58:31-1:07:22) Speculation in May? (1:07:23-1:08:12) ConclusionOn Thursday, former Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt sued the NCAA for $100 million. One particular coach working Friday in the NCAA Tournament is probably the NCAA's best defense in the lawsuit. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl faced a similar situation and re-emerged and got a new job even before his NCAA penalties expired. One coach was good at Tennessee and one coach wasn't. That's the difference. Half the Elite Eight is set, and we've got four incredible games on Friday. On Thursday, Duke survived a scare from Arizona with an all-timer from freshman Cooper Flagg. The Blue Devils move on to face Alabama, which set an NCAA Tournament record for three-pointers made. Florida wore out Maryland, and the top-seeded Gators will face Texas Tech, which stormed back from a huge deficit to force overtime and then beat Arkansas in the extra period. Friday, we've got Kentucky-Tennessee, Ole Miss-Michigan State, Michigan-Auburn and Purdue-Houston. We're also on Kevin Willard watch. Will he take the Villanova job or stay at Maryland? Meanwhile, college football news keeps coming. Kent State coach Kenni Burns was placed on administrative leave. Next, Andy and Ari answer your questions, including… How good is the Stanford job? Is it possible the College Football Playoff quarterfinals could move to campus? Watch us LIVE, M-F, on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/OK_9FpK_CSs Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Bring home the W with the ultimate tailgate package. The Burger Box from Whataburger is perfect for every occasion. It comes with 10 single or double burgers (with or without cheese), your pick of sauces and all the fixings (which you can customize — did someonesay grilled jalapeños?). Keep it basic or go wild, it'll be a slam dunk. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. (0:00-1:59) Intro(2:00-7:41) Steve Wiltong joins(7:42-9:29) Jared Curtis: Oregon or Georgia?(9:30-13:42) Steve discusses Georgia(13:43-18:06) Where will Curtis go?(18:07-22:48) Other QBs in 2026(22:49-30:49) Jackson Cantwell Recruitment(30:50-32:00) Whataburger(32:01-35:49) USC on the recruiting trail(35:50-40:12) Retooling usoing the Portal, Payroll(40:13-44:59) Has recruiting changed?(45:00-48:29) Turnaround of Texas(48:30-52:35) Teams making a jump in the New Era(52:36-55:19) Steve's Rules for life(55:20-56:30) Conclusion; Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow Happy Sweet 16 Day! As we previewed the Sweet 16 on yesterday's show with Seth Davis, we turn our focus to football recruiting, and we bring on the best person in the nation for it: On3's VP of Recruiting and Transfer Portal, Steve Wiltfong. Andy & Ari pick Steve's brain on where Georgia and Oregon are at with the nation's top QB in Jared Curtis, how USC stacks up on the recruiting trail, and where the turnaround of the Texas Longhorns came from. We also discuss with Steve the teams that could make the jump in this new era of college football. Tomorrow's show is a Dear Andy & Ari show, send in your questions to Andystapleson3@gmail.com Watch us on YouTube, LIVE M-F at 9:30 am et: https://youtube.com/live/74GnXLuzwVY Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Bring home the W with the ultimate tailgate package. The Burger Box from Whataburger is perfect for every occasion. It comes with 10 single or double burgers (with or without cheese), your pick of sauces and all the fixings (which you can customize — did someonesay grilled jalapeños?). Keep it basic or go wild, it'll be a slam dunk. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points.(0:00-1:46) Intro: Sweet 16 Matchups(1:47-7:26) Seth Davis Intro; Intriguing Games(7:27-18:54) Deep Dive into Arizona vs Duke(18:55-24:58) Tennessee vs Kentucky(24:59-26:46) John Calipari in the Sweet 16(26:47-28:50) Sleepers to win it all, Alabama vs BYU(28:51-33:58) Seth's story on Joe Grahovak(33:59-36:14) Seth and Woj missing Reggie Miller in MSG(36:15-37:20) Wrapping up with Seth Davis(37:21-38:55) Whataburger(38:56-52:52) Spring Bedlam Game?(52:53-54:48) Stanford Firing Troy Taylor(54:49-59:52) Sean Miller's Social Media Handle(59:53-1:01:30) Fran Brown on Syracuse QB1 Battle(1:01:31-1:09:14) Conclusion: Reminiscing on Ohio State at Virginia Tech  Seth Davis of CBS Sports and HoopsHQ joins Andy and Ari to preview a loaded Sweet 16. The chalk of the early rounds created some huge matchups. Can Arizona's Caleb Love shock Duke the way he did as a North Carolina player in the Final Four in 2022, or are the Blue Devils just going to roll into the Elite Eight? Is Michigan-Auburn the sneaky most exciting game of the round? Kentucky has beaten Tennessee twice as an underdog. Can the Wildcats do it a third time, or will the Volunteers get a chance to keep chasing that elusive first Final Four appearance? Plus, Stanford general manager Andrew Luck fired football coach Troy Taylor on Tuesday. Also, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy thinks Bedlam should be revived as a spring game. Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/MviowMNKd_0 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Bring home the W with the ultimate tailgate package. The Burger Box from Whataburger is perfect for every occasion. It comes with 10 single or double burgers (with or without cheese), your pick of sauces and all the fixings (which you can customize — did someonesay grilled jalapeños?). Keep it basic or go wild, it'll be a slam dunk. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you're looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code STAPLES, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/3BY2Amh(0:00-1:13) Intro(1:14-2:27) Whataburger(2:28-5:10) Introduction with Paul Finebaum(5:11-11:41) How much pressure is Kalen DeBoer under?(11:42-17:29) Paul's WILD take on Florida(17:30-21:45) Pressure on Brent Venables(21:46-28:50) SEC in the Sweet 16, Wrapping up with Paul(28:51-42:31) Breaking down what Paul said about Florida(42:32-45:55) LSU and Miami's Comparison(45:56-59:01) Xavier Restrepo's 40 Time(59:02-1:01:30) All Wright and Always Wright(1:01:31-1:06:01) Conclusion: Billy Napier's Homerun The SEC Network's Paul Finebaum joins Andy and Ari to talk some college football, and Finebaum brought a blazing take about Florida coach Billy Napier and the Gators' 2025 prospects. Paul also talks Alabama with the guys. How much pressure is Kalen DeBoer under in year two. Andy and Ari also ask Paul how much existential damage it might do to the Kentucky fanbase if John Calipari's Arkansas team lasts longer in the NCAA Tournament than the Wildcats.  Watch us Live on YouTube, M-F, at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/1WyW_CEtKU8 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Planning your college football travel for this season? Gametime has tickets to every game. (And every concert and comedy show.) Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn't always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That's where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World's #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It's a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off your first purchase of $75 or more with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today! huel.com/STAPLES Bring home the W with the ultimate tailgate package. The Burger Box from Whataburger is perfect for every occasion. It comes with 10 single or double burgers (with or without cheese), your pick of sauces and all the fixings (which you can customize — did someonesay grilled jalapeños?). Keep it basic or go wild, it'll be a slam dunk. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. State and Liberty makes modern athletic fit clothing for men who want to look great and be comfortable at the same time. Whether you're looking for an athletic fit suit or your new favorite hoodie, State and Liberty has what you need. New customers get 10 percent off when they use the code STAPLES, or you can visit this link: https://tidd.ly/3BY2Amh We're buzzing about buzzer beaters after the first final shot to decide a game in this NCAA Tournament. Maryland's Derik Queen called bank and called game to beat Colorado State and move on to the Sweet 16. But that wasn't the only buzzer-beater Sunday that mattered. UConn nailed a shot as the buzzer sounded that didn't help the Huskies at all, but it crushed Ari. The Terrapins advancing also makes the situation involving coach Kevin Willard more interesting. Villanova wants a coach, and Willard might be a candidate. Maryland wants to keep Willard, and the price keeps going up as he keeps winning. This leads to a discussion of football coaches who exercised similar leverage when they did their deals. Now these coaches are under pressure. Who is under the most pressure this season?(0:00-12:04) Weekend Recap of March Madness(12:05-15:12) Huel, 2 Minute Recap(15:13-35:05) A Deep Dive into Maryland Athletics(35:06-36:38) Gametime Ad(36:39-41:06) Ari's Sun Problem, Curtains(41:07-47:43) How Much Pressure is Billy Napier under?(47:44-53:40) Pressure for Brent Venables?(53:41-57:48) Brian Kelly's expectations at LSU(57:49-1:13:34) Lincoln Riley at USC(1:13:35-1:15:21) Conclusion Oklahoma's Brent Venables?LSU's Brian Kelly? USC's Lincoln Riley? Auburn's Hugh Freeze? Watch us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 8:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/BkRf4gC9FYw Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Bring home the W with the ultimate tailgate package. The Burger Box from Whataburger is perfect for every occasion. It comes with 10 single or double burgers (with or without cheese), your pick of sauces and all the fixings (which you can customize — did someonesay grilled jalapeños?). Keep it basic or go wild, it'll be a slam dunk. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points.(0:00-3:05) Intro: Ari from Vegas(3:06-11:49) McNeese defeats Clemson(11:50-27:42) Do we know what's up, Will Wade?(27:43-28:35) Whataburger(28:36-34:25) UNC is a favorite over Ole Miss(34:26-37:10) Story Time with Ari(37:11-45:13) Former Michigan OC Matt Weiss Indicted(45:14-59:39) Troy Taylor Accused of bullying(59:40-1:01:44) Conclusion: Enjoy Day 2 of March Madness! The first day of the NCAA Tournament was light on upsets but high on intrigue. McNeese coach Will Wade led one of the upsets — against his alma mater Clemson — and then wasn't shy about taking questions about his pursuit of the N.C. State job. Wade's players didn't seem to mind, either. Is this how coaches should handle job questions in the new era? John Calipari's Arkansas team beat Bill Self's Kansas to set up a round two matchup against Rick Pitino and St. John's. Meanwhile, Ari spent Thursday in Las Vegas sweating free throws and late-game drama. Did he survive? Will he make the show? Friday brings 16 more games. Where will the upsets come? Colorado State is a No. 12 seed but is a 1.5-point favorite against Memphis. No. 11 seed North Carolina is a 1.5-point favorite against No. 6 seed Ole Miss. Watch us on YouTube instead, LIVE M-F: https://youtube.com/live/WeawKTqtoAc Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Hosting a party for the big game? Are you about to have a house full of hungry people with painted faces looking to you for food? Have no fear, nothing saves a party from hunger like the Burger Box from Whataburger. It comes with 10 single or double patties (with or without cheese), all the fixings (like lettuce and tomatoes — which you can customize) and sauces. Perfect for whenever, whatever, whoever. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. (0:00-1:09) Introduction(1:10-3:46) Previewing Dia Bell(3:47-14:11) 5 Star QB Dia Bell joins(14:12-17:19) Behind the Scenes with Andy & Ari(17:20-20:21) Whataburger(20:22-27:34) Dear Andy & Ari - NIL(27:35-36:02) Ari's Theory on BYU(36:03-40:29) NCAA Tourney Team(40:30-48:03) College Football's 2025 Version of John Tonje(48:04-56:27) Team most likely to take a step back in the SEC(56:28-1:01:28) Coke, Soda, or Pop?(1:01:29-1:02:02) Conclusion As the Round of 64 officially gets underway TODAY, Andy & Ari give you a crossover episode, as we start with an interview with 5 star QB Dia Bell, son of former NBA star Raja Bell. With Dia Bell committed to Texas, Dia Bell discusses expectations in Austin, along with incorporating his game into Steve Sarkisian's offense. Next, Andy & Ari kick off the mailbag segment with an in depth question on the NIL scene and how the house settlement will affect the overall landscape of the sport. After that, Ari goes in depth on his theory regarding BYU being a sleeping giant in the world of collegiate athletics. More questions include...Who will be the CFB version of John Tonje in 2025?Which SEC team will take a step back in 2025? Lastly, we conclude with a discussion on calling it soda, coke, or pop. What do you call it? Watch us on YouTube, LIVE M-F at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/Cw3T5nFbBuU Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

Hosting a party for the big game? Are you about to have a house full of hungry people with painted faces looking to you for food? Have no fear, nothing saves a party from hunger like the Burger Box from Whataburger. It comes with 10 single or double patties (with or without cheese), all the fixings (like lettuce and tomatoes — which you can customize) and sauces. Perfect for whenever, whatever, whoever. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. There is only one way to describe Rhoback – Best Fit, Best Feel. Rhoback has released so many items within their new licensed gameday collection and it's our favorite. With novel polo designs and clean hoodie and q-zip designs for some of your favorite schools – it's definitely worth checking out. Nobody else on the market is pairing these level of custom designs with this quality of activewear. Use the code ANDY on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers. (0:00-1:10) Intro(1:09-4:09) James Fletcher III joins: How UNC got in(4:10-7:01) Must Watch Games(7:02-8:53) Which teams can go on a run?(8:54-12:40) Favorites ahead of the tournament(12:41-16:59) Upsets in the Tournament(17:00-17:45) Whataburger(17:46-19:40) Can Alabama get BACK to the Final Four?(19:41-20:59) Players to Watch in the tourney(21:00-26:31) Cinderella? Best Draw: Florida(26:32-27:23) Arizona's Run?(27:24-28:54) Tennessee's FIRST Final Four?(28:55-31:19) Final Four Picks(31:20-32:42) Worst Draw? Wrapping up with James(32:43-33:49) Rhoback(33:50-35:08) Jonas Williams at USC Preview(35:09-43:26) Jonas Williams sits down with Ari(43:27-45:25) Ari's Fractured Toe(45:26-49:09) Arizona's Version of a Spring Game(49:10-1:00:53) Colorado & Syracuse Spring Game? Top Pairings(1:00:54-1:01:55) Conclusion - Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! Now that we are officially one day away from the full Round of 64 commencing, On3's bracketologist James Fletcher III joins the show to give us the FULL preview of this year's incredible bracket. Which favorites will make a run? Who will be the Cinderella in this year's field? What players do we need to watch for? Are all four #1 seeds destined for the Final Four? Find out all of these questions and more with James Fletcher! Later, highly touted QB Jonas Williams joins Ari from Dallas and explains what he is expecting at USC now that he is committed to Lincoln Riley and the Trojans. Afterwards, Andy & Ari wrap up discussing Ari's fractured toe along with the talks of Colorado & Syracuse doing a spring game event. It also got the guys thinking of what other schools should partner up for a spring game. Watch us LIVE on YouTube at 9:30 am et/8:30 am ct: https://youtube.com/live/Q4WDV8CUjv0 Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Prism football card series a vibrantly paralleled base and insert roster featuring college football's brightest former and current superstars. Panini sets include NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net. Hosting a party for the big game? Are you about to have a house full of hungry people with painted faces looking to you for food? Have no fear, nothing saves a party from hunger like the Burger Box from Whataburger. It comes with 10 single or double patties (with or without cheese), all the fixings (like lettuce and tomatoes — which you can customize) and sauces. Perfect for whenever, whatever, whoever. Order online from April 4-7 and earn double reward points. (0:00-12:04) Intro - West Virginia vs NCAA(12:05-12:59) Whataburger(13:00-24:18) Why 5-Star QBs stay silent on NIL Compensation(24:19-25:54) PaniniAmerica.net(25:55-1:03:54) Dennis Dodd from CBS Sports Joins(1:03:55-1:08:09) Dennis Dodd's Rules for Life(1:08:10-1:09:19) Wrapping up, Conclusion As the First Four matchups begin tonight in Dayton, Ohio, West Virginia's governor Patrick Morrisey took a stand on Monday against the NCAA, using the words "National Corruption Athletic Association." With the snub for the Mountaineer basketball program, Andy & Ari discuss this piece of news. Also, we revisit Monday's interview with Ryder Lyons, who discussed NIL compensation, and Andy & Ari take a deep dive into top-tier recruits discussing their compensation. More from Ari on this here: https://www.on3.com/news/if-you-do-you-get-labeled-as-chasing-money-why-5-star-qbs-refuse-to-discuss-nil-compensation-during-their-recruitments/ Later, Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports joins the show. Last week, Dodd announced his retirement upon the conclusion of the basketball tournament in April. Andy & Ari check in with Dennis to discuss his storied career, discussing the highlights along the way. He also provides some incredible rules for life. On Tomorrow's show, James Fletcher III will join us to discuss the NCAA Tournament. Send in your questions regarding football, basketball, and everything else in between to andystapleson3@gmail.com or ari.wasserman@on3.com. Watch us on YouTube instead! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey