Andy & Ari On3

Welcome to “Andy & Ari On3” the ultimate daily podcast for college football fans! Join National College Football hosts Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman as they deliver the latest news, analysis, and insights from the captivating world of college football. Get in-depth coverage of teams, transfer portal, NIL, and recruiting with interviews featuring coaches, players, and experts. Tune in daily for your college football fix! Dropping on YouTube and podcast services at 3 pm et, Monday-Friday! LIVE Instant Reaction shows during the season on Saturday nights at 11:30 pm et!

  1. Tennessee AD goes AGAINST SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey: Danny White calls for a 24 team CFP field | Duke Basketball + Amazon Prime | Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Joins

    1 HR AGO

    Tennessee AD goes AGAINST SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey: Danny White calls for a 24 team CFP field | Duke Basketball + Amazon Prime | Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy Joins

    As change is inevitable in college football, one major change that is expected in the near future is the expansion of the 12-team College Football Playoff field. As the University of Tennessee put on its Big Orange Caravan, Tennessee AD Danny White went against the grain on what the SEC commissioner wants: a 24 team playoff field. As Greg Sankey has been against the expansion of the 12-team field, it seems as if the 24 team field picks up more and more steam. Is Greg Sankey in quicksand fighting this battle? Will the CFP field really double to 24? Let us know your thoughts if you think this is a good idea.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:53) Intro: Danny White on 24 team field (11:42) The top 25 in CFB (18:54) Duke Basketball & Amazon Prime (30:38) Nick Saban’s comments on Paul Finebaum (40:05) Previewing Andy & Ari’s Interview with Ahmad Hardy (41:07) Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy joins (50:33) Missouri's Outlook in 2026 (55:33) Closing out with Ahmad Hardy (56:51) Recapping Ahmad Hardy (59:02) Who Am I? (1:04:10) Conclusion: Costumed Mascots   After the fellas wrap up discussing Danny White's comments in Nashville, the guys switch gears to college basketball, where Duke basketball has partnered with Amazon Prime to show non-conference games on the streaming platform. Is this the right move for college sports? Andy & Ari discuss.   Next up, Nick Saban went on the Paul Finebaum show and had some interesting comments on the state of college football. Is the legendary head coach right?   Later, Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy joins Andy & Ari to discuss his love for horseback riding and his time at Missouri. Can the electrifying playmaker catapult the Missouri Tigers to College Football Playoff status?   To close, Andy & Ari plays this week's rendition of Who Am I? How many clues did it take you to get this week's player?   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 6min
  2. NEW details in Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation: What’s next for the Texas Tech QB?

    1 DAY AGO

    NEW details in Brendan Sorsby’s gambling situation: What’s next for the Texas Tech QB?

    While the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation has dominated most of the discussion in college football this week, new details have emerged in this case. Early on Wednesday, On3’s Pete Nakos wrote a story that details how Sorsby placed over ten thousand wagers, averaging out to twenty bets a day. Will the former Cincinnati QB play another snap in college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari break it all down here.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:00) Intro: Details in Brendan Sorsby (10:28) Private Investigator? (16:50) What’s next for Sorsby? (19:30) March Madness expanded? (34:01) Whittingham & Michigan (39:33) Kyle Whittingham’s Workout Streak (42:40) Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas (51:23) New Coke? (59:35) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!   After the Sorsby discussion, Andy & Ari switch gears to March Madness. On Tuesday, Pete Thamel reported the NCAA is nearing the final steps in expanding the men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams. Is this a bad idea?   While Michigan celebrated a national championship in men's basketball this past year, the fellas switch gears to the Michigan football team. As Kyle Whittingham enters his first year in Ann Arbor, has the Wolverine football team found its perfect match at head coach?   Closing out, 2026 5 Star SF Tyran Stokes committed to Kansas on Tuesday. Did this move blindside Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss.   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/x2HnpzM72eU   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr
  3. LATEST on Brendan Sorsby gambling situation at Texas Tech: Could Red Raiders turn to Will Hammond?

    2 DAYS AGO

    LATEST on Brendan Sorsby gambling situation at Texas Tech: Could Red Raiders turn to Will Hammond?

    As more details unravel regarding the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation at Texas Tech, Andy & Ari breakdown the latest surrounding the Red Raiders in Lubbock. Will Texas Tech be comfortable turning to backup quarterback Will Hammond? Coming off a season-ending injury a season ago, how good of an option is Hammond? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into this here.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:00) Intro: Sorsby Latest, Next for Texas Tech (7:05) Punishments if Texas Tech tries to attain a blind transfer (14:55) Rules on Transfers in regards to Texas Tech (16:52) Baerskin (19:38) Back-up QBs: Intro (20:41) Florida (23:19) Clemson (26:11) Alabama (28:52) Notre Dame (30:11) Virginia (31:17) Missouri (31:53) Michigan (33:47) Ohio State (37:04) Tennessee (39:50) Closing out QB Discussion (41:35) NCAA: Guilty until proven innocent (56:45) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!   After the Brendan Sorsby discussion, the fellas turn to the notable teams across college football who are pleased with their backup quarterback situation. Andy & Ari go coast to coast on all the teams in CFB. Who did we miss?   To close, the guys visit a bizarre story out of the NCAA. Watch here as Andy analyzes the NCAA's proposed rules on tampering. Is it really guilty before proven innocent?   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min
  4. QB Brendan Sorsby taking leave from Texas Tech as NCAA investigates gambling

    3 DAYS AGO

    QB Brendan Sorsby taking leave from Texas Tech as NCAA investigates gambling

    On Monday, news broke that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby would be taking a leave of absence from the Red Raider program for a gambling addiction. Watch here as Andy & Ari react to this piece of news out of Lubbock here. What’s next for the Texas Tech Red Raiders? Andy & Ari discuss this breaking news here.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:53) Presenting Sponsor (2:01) Intro: Brendan Sorsby News (10:15) What’s next for Texas Tech (16:25) SEC’s Dominance in 2026 NFL Draft (24:35) Does the SEC have a coaching problem? (32:03) By the numbers (39:01) Diego Pavia Undrafted (45:42) NIL’s Impact on the later rounds of NFL Draft (58:13) Story Time: Repeating a grade? (1:00:30) Clemson’s NFL Draft Picks (1:13:26) Notre Dame wraps up spring practice (1:27:06) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!   As Andy & Ari continue, the fellas recap all the action of the 2026 NFL Draft. As the Big Ten stole most of the show during round one, did the SEC establish itself as the dominant conference? Andy & Ari discuss.   Next up, the fellas breakdown Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia going undrafted. Being the first Heisman finalist since 2014 to go undrafted, should the QB out of Nashville be on an NFL roster?   Later, Andy & Ari discuss how NIL has affected the NFL Draft in recent years.   Afterwards, Andy & Ari visit Clemson, where the Tigers tied Miami in producing the most draft prospects out of the ACC. How did Dabo Swinney and Clemson struggle so much this past season?   To close, the guys visit Notre Dame, where the Irish just wrapped up its spring practice. Is Marcus Freeman’s squad destined for the CFP this season? Watch here as the guys discuss.   Send your questions to: andystapleson3@gmail.com ari.wasserman@on3.com   Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 28min
  5. Why Ty Simpson was RIGHT: Rams pick Alabama QB in the 1st round of 2026 NFL Draft | Ranking the TOP songs in College Football

    6 DAYS AGO

    Why Ty Simpson was RIGHT: Rams pick Alabama QB in the 1st round of 2026 NFL Draft | Ranking the TOP songs in College Football

    As the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is complete, there were two quarterbacks taken off the board: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza (Raiders, Pick #1) and Alabama QB Ty Simpson (Rams, Pick #13). While the Mendoza selection was expected, the question were really surrounding Simpson. As the LA Rams are set to start 38-year old quarterback in Matt Stafford this season, was this a good move for Sean McVay’s squad? Does it help the Los Angeles Rams win now? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss.   Also, Andy & Ari dive into the draft picks by conference. How good of a showing did the Big Ten have? Andy explains   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:19) Presenting Sponsor (3:00) Intro: Ty Simpson at pick #13 (9:43) Conference Draft Picks (20:55) Receivers in the Draft (22:50) Paige Shiver alleges pregnancy with Sherrone Moore (29:05) Dear Andy & Ari: Tuesday night CFP show (43:44) Mark Richt in the CFP era (50:23) Oregon’s Year to get over the hump? (57:07) Random Ranking - Top CFB Songs (59:59) Rankings begin (1:20:27) Honorable Mention (1:24:19) Overall Rankings (1:25:18) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!   After discussing the draft, Andy & Ari talk about Paige Shiver going on Good Morning America where she alleges pregnancy with former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore.   Next up, it’s time for Dear Andy & Ari, where the discussion around the Tuesday night CFP Rankings Reveal show continues to ramp up. What do fans think? Do fans want week by week rankings?   Would Mark Richt have benefitted from the College Football Playoff era?   Is this the year Oregon gets over the hump?   To close the show, it’s time for this week’s random ranking. This week, the fellas randomly rank their top songs in college football. Were these the right picks? Let us know your thoughts in the comments here!   Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube!    Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 26min
  6. College Football Playoff: EXPANDING to 24 teams? Do CFB fans want a bigger format? SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee joins | Kalen DeBoer extended at Alabama

    23 APR

    College Football Playoff: EXPANDING to 24 teams? Do CFB fans want a bigger format? SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee joins | Kalen DeBoer extended at Alabama

    As the College Football Playoff selection committee has met this week, the big question coming out of the meetings is: Will the CFP expand to 16 or 24 teams? As much of the chatter revolves around expanding the format, is this really a good idea? Do college football fans really want an expanded format from 12 teams? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the risks and benefits of expanding the field. What’s ahead for the CFP?   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:13) Presenting Sponsor (2:55) Intro: CFP Expansion (4:42) What did we learn from CFP meetings? (12:23) Tying in Wilson’s story on LSU (14:00) Regular Season Diminished? (23:15) Will fans ALWAYS watch CFB? (32:30) Previewing Rhett Lashlee’s interview (35:17) SMU HC Rhett Lashlee joins (47:08) Blueprint Changes for SMU (54:56) Kevin Jennings returning to SMU (56:42) Closing out with Rhett Lashlee (59:52) Kalen DeBoer’s extension (1:12:04) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!   After the College Football Playoff discussion, Andy & Ari shift gears to SMU as head coach Rhett Lashlee joins the show. Making the first edition of the 12-team CFP after the 2024 season, how do the Mustangs return to the College Football Playoff? Watch here as Rhett Lashlee gives his thoughts on where SMU stands and if the CFP format should expand or not?   Wrapping up SMU, Andy & Ari cover some news from Wednesday: Alabama announced head coach Kalen DeBoer would receive a contract extension.   Thanks for watching!   Send your questions to: andystapleson3@gmail.com ari.wasserman@on3.com   Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/jPIpsAarYUU   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 14min
  7. Curt Cignetti & Indiana are HERE TO STAY: Hoosiers HC on winning CFP, turning to 2026 season | FSU names Ashton Daniels Starting QB | USC's Championship Window

    22 APR

    Curt Cignetti & Indiana are HERE TO STAY: Hoosiers HC on winning CFP, turning to 2026 season | FSU names Ashton Daniels Starting QB | USC's Championship Window

    As the Indiana Hoosiers shocked the world this past college football season, Curt Cignetti and the IU football team now know there is a target on their back. Watch here as Curt Cignetti joins Andy & Ari on today’s episode and recap the College Football Playoff run while keeping focus on what’s ahead for the Hoosiers. Can the Hoosiers run it back and have the same success this fall? Let us know in the comments!   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:30) Presenting Sponsor (2:11) Intro: Previewing Curt Cignetti (4:18) Curt Cignetti joins (9:47) Reflecting on Hoosiers National Title (21:44) Life in Bloomington (22:19)Cost of Roster (24:46) Recapping Cignetti (29:44) Baerskin (31:27) Who Am I? - Part 2 (35:04) Answer: Who Am I? (39:54) Florida State names Ashton Daniels starting QB (47:47) Is USC’s championship window open now? (53:08) USC’s message boards (59:03) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!   After Cignetti, Andy & Ari play their next rendition of Who Am I? Follow along as Andy tries to guess Ari's notable college football player!   Next up, it's Megaboard Wednesday, and the fellas travel down to Tallahassee to see what's going on with the Florida State Seminoles. After spring ball wrapped up, FSU has named Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels the starting QB. Is this the right move?   To close out Megaboard Wednesday, Andy & Ari head to the west coast to look at USC and Lincoln Riley. On3's Wilson Alexander was able to talk with Lincoln Riley, and Coach Riley believes the championship window is now open for the Trojans of Southern Cal. Do you think the Trojans window is truly open?   Thanks for watching! Be sure to come back tomorrow!   Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/5HN1kduWTeI   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr
  8. QB Garrett Nussmeier had WHAT on his spine at LSU? Previewing the quarterbacks of the 2026 NFL Draft | CFP Rankings Show Changes? TCU QB Jaden Craig joins

    21 APR

    QB Garrett Nussmeier had WHAT on his spine at LSU? Previewing the quarterbacks of the 2026 NFL Draft | CFP Rankings Show Changes? TCU QB Jaden Craig joins

    On Thursday night, the 2026 NFL Draft will begin in Pittsburgh. While the overarching thought is that Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson will be the top quarterbacks selected, the rest of the field is up in the air. One of the more notable QBs in the draft is LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier. Being injured for most of the 2025 season, a report revealed that Garrett Nussmeier has a cyst on his spine. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss this interesting story while taking a look at the rest of the quarterback field.   (0:00) On Today's Episode (0:59) Presenting Sponsor (2:40) Intro: Nussmeier's cyst on his spine (8:58) Is Nussmeier capable of being an NFL starter? (16:50) Other examples in the NFL (19:55) What would Ari do? (25:24) CFP Meetings: Tuesday night show changes? (41:58) The 2025 ranking process (50:45) Previewing TCU QB Jaden Craig (51:29) Jaden Craig Joins (56:45) Jaden Craig's Journey (1:02:35) Craig's time at Harvard (1:06:15) How good can TCU be? (1:09:33) Conclusion: Closing Out   After the NFL Draft discussion, Andy & Ari switch gears toward the College Football Playoff. Meeting in Texas today, what changes are on the way for the CFP? As most are expecting the format to expand in the near future, there are also some questions swirling around the Tuesday night rankings reveal. What's going to happen? Andy & Ari discuss.   Later, TCU QB Jaden Craig joins the show. Setting records at Harvard, the new Horned Frogs gunslinger has some big expectations for his last year of college football. Watch here as Craig discusses his recruitment during high school, his time at Harvard, and what he expects in Fort Worth this fall.   Thanks for watching! Join us tomorrow for Megaboard Wednesday!   Our show is also presented by BetMGM!   If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code CFB and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! Here’s how it works:   1. Download the BetMGM app and sign-up using bonus code CFB. 2. Deposit at least $10 and place your first wager on any game. 3. You will receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your bet loses! Just make sure you use bonus code CFB when you sign up!   Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.   See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email advertise@on3.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 11min

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Welcome to “Andy & Ari On3” the ultimate daily podcast for college football fans! Join National College Football hosts Andy Staples and Ari Wasserman as they deliver the latest news, analysis, and insights from the captivating world of college football. Get in-depth coverage of teams, transfer portal, NIL, and recruiting with interviews featuring coaches, players, and experts. Tune in daily for your college football fix! Dropping on YouTube and podcast services at 3 pm et, Monday-Friday! LIVE Instant Reaction shows during the season on Saturday nights at 11:30 pm et!

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