As the offseason is well underway, J.D. PicKell joins the show to discuss his top quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 season. Is Arch Manning destined to make a year 2 jump? Did Dante Moore make the right decision to stay at Oregon? What about the Buckeyes with Julian Sayin? Did your favorite quarterback make his list? Watch here and let us know who was left out.

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(1:02) Presenting Sponsor

(3:30) Intro: J.D. PicKell joins

(5:10) J.D.’s Top QBs ahead of 2026

(9:07) Arch Manning, Texas

(19:09) Josh Hoover, Indiana

(23:55) Dante Moore, Oregon

(35:14) Julian Sayin, Ohio State

(48:51) What if Trinidad Chambliss Returns?

(54:24) Closing out with J.D.

(55:42) Charles Bediako DENIED

After discussing the top quarterbacks with J.D., Andy & Ari dive into more eligibility talk with the news of Charles Bediako being denied a preliminary injunction. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the former G-League player being denied to play for Alabama.

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As the final football event of the season has concluded in the Super Bowl, Andy & Ari now dive into the top portal additions ahead of the 2026 CFB season. While Cam Coleman and Sam Leavitt headline the list, who are some other names that will make an immediate impact? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into LSU, Texas, and South Carolina.

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(1:16) Presenting Sponsor

(3:43) Intro: Super Bowl discussion

(5:50) Ari’s Most Impactful Transfers: WR Cam Coleman to Texas

(15:04) Sam Leavitt to LSU: Lane Kiffin’s Portal Haul

(20:50) Kiffin’s Comments on Leavitt

(27:49) South Carolina’s Outlook for 2026

(41:20) North Dakota State joins the Mountain West

(55:01) Court Storming: Duke-UNC

(1:08:01) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

After the transfer portal discussion, Andy & Ari head out west to discuss a new piece of news in the realignment world: North Dakota State is joining the Mountain West in football for the 2026 season. With the Bison joining the conference, Andy & Ari take a deep dive into the rest of the Mountain West and the new look PAC-12 here.

To close, Andy & Ari revisit the Duke-North Carolina game from Saturday night. As the Tar Heels pulled off a miraculous comeback vs the Blue Devils, UNC fans stormed the floor to celebrate the big win over their bitter rival. Is North Carolina too established to be rushing the floor? Andy & Ari debate.

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Happy Friday! As a decision is expected in the Charles Bediako case on Friday, it’s a Dear Andy & Ari episode to send you on into the weekend. Before we get to our incredible listeners, we have an interview with Auburn’s new head football coach in Alex Golesh. Coming over to the plains from USF, Golesh plans to implement a winning playstyle and run the piss out of the ball. How many games can Auburn win in 2026? Watch here as Alex Golesh joins.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:48) Presenting Sponsor

(3:15) Intro: Previewing Alex Golesh Interview

(6:22) Alex Golesh Joins

(11:25) How much things have changed

(14:16) DJ Durkin’s impact at Auburn

(17:10) USF’s talent now at Auburn

(21:52) Golesh Playcalling Philosophy

(24:15) Running the piss out of the ball

(28:01) Closing out with Golesh

(29:22) Winter Olympics

(30:33) Charles Bediako Update

(31:37) Explaining Injunctions

(37:07) The physical age of athletes in eligibility

(40:31) Greg Sankey’s Words + Nate Oats

(50:40) Tennessee’s 2026 Outlook

(1:01:11) Thanks for watching! See you Monday

After Coach Golesh joins, it’s time for some incredible questions from our listeners. While the topic of the week has been eligibility cases, Andy & Ari receive plenty of questions surrounding the eligibility cases of Charles Bediako, Joey Aguilar, and Trinidad Chambliss. While all three are currently in court cases, who knows what’s next?

To wrap up Dear Andy & Ari, Shea asks: “What’s Tennessee’s outlook with or without Joey Aguilar on the roster?” Andy & Ari dive deep into expectations ahead in Knoxville. Do you agree?

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As the world of college football has changed drastically in the last decade, Bret Bielema has turned the Illinois football program and gained valuable NFL experience in the last 10 years. Watch here as the Fighting Illini head coach joins to discuss his roster building strategy, what he learned from the NFL, and how to build a lasting culture. A great show today with two incredible interviews you won’t want to miss!

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(1:03) Presenting Sponsor

(3:22) Intro: Previewing Illinois HC Bret Bielema

(4:39) Bret Bielema joins the show

(8:12) Bielema’s experience in the NFL

(13:00) Illinois’ Roster Building

(18:40) Illini’s Core DNA

(21:00) Bret Bielema’s Former Players in Super Bowl

(23:31) Big Ten’s Rank in College Football

(26:31) Closing out with Bielema

(27:02) What Bielema said about Balance in CFB

(28:55) Trinidad Chambliss Denied by NCAA

(37:14) Previewing USF HC Brian Hartline

(38:26) Brian Hartline Joins

(42:14) First Head Coaching job at USF

(45:35) Leaving Ohio State

(50:13) Defensive Philosophy at USF

(51:33) Coaching with 2 jobs at once

(54:21) Brian Hartline’s Arm Sleeve Tattoo

(58:55) House Hunting in Tampa

(1:00:12) Closing out with Hartline

(1:01:00) Thanks for watching! Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

Before Brian Hartline joins, a little news needs to be covered. On Wednesday night, it was announced the NCAA would be denying Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ waiver for a 6th year of eligibility. What is the Rebels QB next move? Will Chambliss suit up for the Rebels in Oxford this fall? Andy breaks down the current situation.

Next, USF is entering year one of the Brian Hartline era, and he joins Andy & Ari on today’s show to discuss leaving Ohio State, finding a defensive philosophy, and getting a full arm-sleeve tattoo. An incredible interview you don’t wanna miss!

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It’s a Megaboard Wednesday episode and the fansites are providing some incredible insight and comments on their favorite programs, but we start with the news of the College Football Playoff releasing dates and sites for next year’s games. How can this schedule be fixed? Andy & Ari discuss on today’s episode

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(1:11) Presenting Sponsor

(3:31) Intro: CFP Dates Revealed

(9:56) In an Ideal World

(12:32) Can the NFL help?

(19:56) Andy’s Solution

(23:27) Joey Aguilar granted TRO

(38:30) Previewing Iowa’s Gennings Dunker

(40:02) Gennings Dunker joins

(48:23) Recapping Gennings Dunker

(51:44) Ari and his nutrition

(54:20) Florida State: Norvell’s Moment?

(1:02:26) FSU’s Debt

(1:10:20) Closing out Florida State

(1:11:03) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

After the CFP talk, Andy & Ari head back to Rocky Top, where QB Joey Aguilar has been granted a TRO. With a hearing set for next week, Andy & Ari discuss this situation and what it means moving forward.

Next up, the fellas re-visit the Senior Bowl, where Iowa OL Gennings Dunker joined Andy from Mobile. Listen as the talented lineman explains his incredible hair, nutrition, and love for water parks.

To close Megaboard Wednesday, the fellas head down to Tallahassee to evaluate where things stand with Florida State upon the retirement of Gus Malzahn as the Seminoles’ OC. Also, it was reported yesterday that FSU is facing a significant debt, mainly from athletics. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown the happenings at Florida State.

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As the college football offseason is underway, USC’s Lincoln Riley hopped on The Herd with Colin Cowherd to discuss the landscape of college football and what to expect in 2026. As the Trojans return a plethora of talent in Los Angeles including QB Jayden Maiava, how successful can the Trojans be this fall? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into the Trojans ahead of Lincoln Riley’s 5th season with USC.

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(1:05) Presenting Sponsor

(3:26) Intro: Lincoln Riley’s Comments

(6:00) Dissecting Lincoln Riley’s Quote

(13:10) Donor Paying Players Now

(17:04) Lincoln Riley’s Rhetoric Entering 2026

(21:20) Is USC where it wants to be?

(25:56) Programs who are investing more now

(29:44) Ari’s Closing Point on USC

(33:08) Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar files lawsuit vs NCAA

(42:00) Ari’s Power rankings of Rodents

(43:10) Ari’s time in insurance

(47:00) Alabama’s QB Competition

(59:42) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

After the USC conversation, Andy & Ari turn their attention to Knoxville, Tennessee, where QB Joey Aguilar is filing a lawsuit against the NCAA in hopes of running through the T for one more year in Neyland Stadium. Will Aguilar be the Volunteers’ QB in 2026? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss.

To close, the fellas dive into the world of quarterback competitions. While there are significantly less competitions at QB nationwide these days, there is one in Tuscaloosa that all eyes are on. Will Alabama roll with Keelon Russell or Austin Mack in Bryant-Denny Stadium this year? How will Kalen DeBoer’s offense look in year three at Alabama? Watch here as the guys discuss.

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Happy Groundhog Day! While Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow to indicate six more weeks of winter, Kentucky Head Coach Will Stein joins the show to explain why Kentucky can WIN NOW in the SEC. Watch here as Coach Stein discusses his journey to the Bluegrass state, returning home, and bringing in experienced talent to Kroger Field.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:55) Presenting Sponsor

(3:18) Intro: Previewing Will Stein Interview

(5:02) Kentucky HC Will Stein Joins

(27:01) Florida State OC Gus Malzahn Retires

(42:50) Ohio State’s 2026 Schedule

(1:02:05) USC Trojans 2026 Schedule

(1:06:07) Matt Campbell’s 1st Schedule at Penn State

(1:08:56) Groundhog Day 2026

(1:11:49) Andy & Ari’s Weekend Recap

(1:14:50) Best Weekends for a medical procedure

(1:19:34) Ari as a cowboy?

(1:20:50) College Basketball Recap

(1:23:10) Thanks for Watching!

After Coach Stein’s interview, we go from one coach who mentored Bo Nix in college to another. Florida State OC Gus Malzahn announced on Monday morning he would be retiring from coaching. Making notable stops along his career at Arkansas, Tulsa, Auburn, UCF, and Florida State, the offensive guru is hanging it up. Andy & Ari discuss his impressive career here.

Looking ahead to next season, the Big Ten released its conference schedules for the 2026 season. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into the schedules of Ohio State, USC, and Penn State. Will Ohio State actually struggle in the regular season?

To close, the fellas recap this past weekend in College Basketball as Kentucky grabbed a big win in Fayetteville and Todd Golden kept his promise for when the Gators would play Alabama.

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Happy Friday! As the week wraps up, Andy & Ari get ready to send you into the weekend with a GREAT weekend preview of College Basketball with the Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman. Before Goodman joins the show, Andy & Ari ask if Curt Cignetti is truly the best coach in college sports right now. It’s hard to argue against his track record so far.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:55) Presenting Sponsor

(4:25) Intro: The Curt Cignetti Effect

(7:37) Previewing the conversation with Jeff

(10:43) Dell

(11:53) Jeff Goodman Joins - Cignetti’s Impact

(13:09) Cignetti’s Cameo with Jeff Goodman

(15:25) Jeff meeting Cignetti

(23:11) Florida Basketball

(24:24) Kentucky ahead of Arkansas

(33:44) Just How good is Arizona?

(36:40) The Overall State of College Basketball

(41:07) Dissecting Charles Bediako’s Case

(45:35) Closing out with Jeff

(46:00) Charles Bediako’s Latest

(48:50) Previewing Michael Taaffe

(51:10) Michael Taaffe Joins

(1:02:46) Closing Out

As a jam-packed weekend of college hoops is on deck, Jeff Goodman from the Field of 68 joins the show to dive deep into some of the top storylines in the game right now. Watch here as Andy & Ari talk with Jeff about Florida, Kentucky, Arizona, and the wild situation in Alabama and Charles Bediako. Also, how is the overall state of the game compared to college football? All that and more in our conversation with Jeff Goodman.

After Jeff, Andy & Ari revisit the Senior Bowl, where Texas DB Michael Taaffe joins the show to talk about his legacy as a Longhorn, his journey getting to Austin, and his lasting impact in the locker room.

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