

Andy & Ari On3
On3, Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman
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!
LIVE Instant Reaction shows during the season on Saturday nights at 11:30 pm et!
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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 12min
Which coach should Auburn hire? | Former Tiger Cole Cubelic weighs in | Notre Dame's CFP Ranking | Will LSU swing BIG?
Cole Cubelic, SEC Network analyst and former Auburn center, dives into the complexities of the Auburn coaching search, sharing why Hugh Freeze was let go and what the team should look for in a new hire. He emphasizes the need for relatable coaches who can truly connect with players. The discussion also touches on LSU's potential coaching moves, highlighting the significance of big swings in hiring, and debate over Notre Dame's CFP ranking sparks robust conversation about the merits of results vs. predictive metrics.

Nov 5, 2025 • 40min
College Football Playoff Week 11 rankings reaction | Is Notre Dame OVERRANKED?
Join Andy & Ari LIVE tonight at 8 pm et to instantly react to the College Football Playoff committee's initial rankings in Week 11 of the season. Will Ohio State or Indiana be the top ranked team? Where will Notre Dame land? And what does the committee value the most? All these questions answered TONIGHT with Andy & Ari.(0:00) On Tonight's Reaction(0:48) Intro: CFP Rankings Preview(6:17) Rankings LIVE(17:43) Modelo(19:05) Full List of Rankings(28:11) Looking Ahead the Rest of the Season(38:29) Thanks for watching!This show is sponsored by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C Watch our reaction show on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/_7-xcUNxMTg Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: 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.

Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 6min
Pardon My Take’s Big Cat joins: Is Ohio State a JUGGERNAUT? | Luke Fickell's status at Wisconsin
As the college football world awaits the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings of 2025 to be released tonight, Barstool's Dan "Big Cat" Katz joins the show to discuss the dominance of Ohio State and the status of Luke Fickell at Wisconsin. A jam-packed Tuesday show you won't want to miss! (0:00) On Today's Episode(1:14) BetMGM(3:49) Intro: Previewing Big Cat(6:46) Booze Sales in College Football(9:19) Modelo(10:08) Big Cat Joins: Ohio State's Dominance(20:39) Wisconsin football with Luke Fickell(27:51) Problems with College Football?(32:13) Revisiting Wisconsin(38:07) Big Cat's rules for life(42:00) Closing out with Big Cat(43:21) Ari's experience at the Dallas Cowboys game(45:22) Gametime(46:14) YouTube TV & ESPN Dispute(1:00:20) How to watch the CFP reveal tonight(1:02:58) Conclusion: See you tonight! As the fellas close out with Big Cat, Andy & Ari dive deep into the dispute between ESPN and YouTube TV. Will the issue be resolved soon? Or will this dispute last a while? Watch our CFP rankings reveal show at 8 pm et tonight LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/@UCn2g2Wy8uiE9BhDPV4knT7A Our show is 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 sureyou 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. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This show is sponsored by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C Watch our show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LjNnYYjBzFc Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: 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.

Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 16min
College Football Week 11 PICKS | LSU-Alabama, BYU-Texas Tech, Texas A&M-Missouri, Oregon-Iowa
As college football heats up, the excitement around the Playoff rankings is palpable. The hosts dive into a slate of intriguing matchups, analyzing Tulane's struggles against Memphis and the Big 12 battle between BYU and Texas Tech. They unpack Indiana's dominance over Penn State and Texas A&M's unbeaten challenge at Missouri. Discussions on Oregon's tricky weather conditions in Iowa and the unpredictable Auburn against Vanderbilt add layers to their insights. The spotlight shines on the aftermath of Brian Kelly's firing and its impact on LSU facing Alabama.

Nov 2, 2025 • 24min
Auburn FIRES Hugh Freeze | Where do Tigers turn next?
Auburn's recent firing of Hugh Freeze leads to an insightful discussion on the future of their football program. The hosts analyze the factors behind Freeze's struggles and dive into potential head coaching candidates. Names like Jon Sumrall and James Franklin emerge as strong contenders, while Brent Key's cultural fit is also debated. They explore the viability of Group of Five coaches and notable coordinators, raising questions about Jimbo Fisher's risks. The conversation highlights Auburn's attractive job features and the urgency to find the right leader.

Nov 2, 2025 • 1h 14min
College Football Week 10 INSTANT REACTION | Oklahoma-Tennessee, USC-Nebraska, SMU-Miami, Vandy-Texas
A thrilling Saturday of college football delivered some surprising outcomes! Oklahoma pulled off a comeback at Tennessee, raising questions about coaching strategies. USC’s close call against Nebraska highlighted concerns for their future schedule. Ohio State dominated Penn State, revealing the gaps in the Nittany Lions' game. In a shocking twist, SMU upset Miami in overtime, complicating the playoff picture. Meanwhile, Texas held off Vanderbilt in a nail-biter, and Auburn’s offense continues to struggle.

Nov 1, 2025 • 11min
Ohio State SMUSHES Penn State | Buckeyes vs Nittany Lions Instant Reaction
Ohio State let Penn State get close just before halftime, but then the Buckeyes tapped into their superior talent early in the second half and rolled to an easy win. Andy and Ari break down exactly how good Ohio State is and what happens to Penn State the rest of the season. Our show is 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 sureyou 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. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This show is also sponsored by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni andcheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/VHLwyDG3DssLike/Follow us on Facebook / on3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: 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.

Nov 1, 2025 • 27min
College Football Week 10 Preview: Penn State at Ohio State, Georgia vs Florida, USC at Nebraska
Join Andy & Ari LIVE from Columbus, Ohio, as the fellas get ready for a big weekend in College Football. A huge Saturday in College Football and Andy & Ari have you covered here! (0:00) Intro: Thank you to Modelo(1:00) Penn State at #1 Ohio State(13:06) #5 Georgia vs Florida(18:00) #9 Vanderbilt at #20 Texas(22:00) #23 USC at Nebraska(26:20) Conclusion: Grab you a Modelo! This show is sponsored by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. Join On3 today and get one full year of access to The Athletic included! https://www.on3.com/subscribe/C Watch our show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@On3sports Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: 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.

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 30min
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry SOUNDS OFF on the LSU Head Coaching Search
It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, but first, the fellas have to cover some news. Out of the state of Louisiana, Governor Jeff Landry stated that current LSU AD Scott Woodward would NOT be hiring the next head coach in Baton Rouge. Andy & Ari break this whole piece of news down and what it means for the LSU Tigers football program.(0:00) On Today's Episode(1:04) BetMGM(2:49) Intro: Previewing Mulligans(3:40) Louisiana Governor and the LSU Coaching Search(7:05) What Jeff Landry Said(11:59) Would LSU go for Jon Sumrall?(15:56) Wrapping up on LSU(21:48) Buyouts = Rewarding Failure?(25:27) Modelo(27:30) Panini(30:18) Matt Rhule's 2 year extension at Nebraska(43:30) Mulligans of the week: Vanderbilt at Texas(49:42) Miami at SMU(52:18) Dear Andy & Ari: Huge Buyouts?(58:30) Restaurant recommendations(1:01:44) South Carolina's Outlook(1:11:53) Dabo Swinney at Clemson(1:19:16) Dan Mullen's comments from his end at Florida(1:22:39) Are we following our rules for life?(1:26:43) Kent State names Mark Carney as head coach(1:28:48) Conclusion - See you Saturday!Before we get to our listeners' incredible questions, Andy & Ari go to Lincoln, Nebraska, where Matt Rhule just signed a 2-year extension with the Huskers. What does this mean for Nebraska and Penn State? Watch here as the fellas break it all down.Later, Andy & Ari introduce a new segment: Mulligan of the Week. Watch as Andy & Ari take a look at the updated spreads on BetMGM and pick their one mulligan of the week. Do you agree with their picks? Let us know!Afterwards, it's time for Dear Andy & Ari, and we have some incredible questions...How should coaches like James Franklin handle a huge buyout?South Carolina Fans' view on Shane Beamer?Where's Dabo Swinney in all this coaching mayhem?Dan Mullen's Comments on the end of his tenure at Florida?Are we really following the rules for life?To close, Andy. & Ari break down the latest head coach hire coming out of Kent State.Our show is 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. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This show is also sponsored by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. We’re also brought to you by Panini! Panini delivers the most collectible sports cards and memorabilia on the planet. Check out the new exclusive Arch Manning collection or the Panini Prizm Draft Picks College Football series. Visit PaniniAmerica.net to start your collection today. Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/r5V_Hsd7PfQHosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River BaileyInterested 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.

Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 14min
What should Lane Kiffin do? Nick Saban talked to On3’s Chris Low about it | Florida State's Situation, Notre Dame Fans, and Josh Heupel at Tennessee
As the coaching carousel is about to be in full swing in college football, the hot commodity mentioned has been Lane Kiffin. Chris Low, On3's Senior college football reporter, dove deeper into this situation with Nick Saban. Watch here as Chris Low joins Andy & Ari to discuss Lane Kiffin's situation at Ole Miss and if the Rebels head coach would bolt for somewhere else. Where do you think Lane Kiffin will be coaching next year? Let us know in the comments! (0:00) On Today's Episode(1:14) BetMGM(2:59) Intro: Previewing Chris Low's story(5:55) Modelo(9:00) Chris Low joins(31:11) Florida State's Situation(35:58) Megaboard: Kingsbury to FSU?(43:11) Names you knew before the hire?(45:19) Josh Heupel at Tennessee(55:54) Gametime(56:40) Notre Dame fans are certainly laughing(1:04:41) Coach O Impression(1:06:16) Brent Venables & Facebook(1:12:12) Conclusion: Hot Seat Bowl & God Bless America It's a megaboard Wednesday and Chris Low got Andy & Ari thinking on Florida State, which leads to a post from On3's Warchant site: Would Florida State hire Kliff Kingsbury? Andy & Ari discuss Next, Andy & Ari head over to Rocky Top to ponder if the Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel would leave the Big Orange for somewhere else? Watch here as Andy explains to Ari why Heupel is just fine in Knoxville. Later, Andy & Ari check in on South Bend to see how Notre Dame fans are feeling, and they are definitely laughing. Watch here as the fellas discuss why Notre Dame fans should feel good about where its program is. To close, Andy & Ari dive into the world of Facebook, and the post Andy found is unbelievable. Watch as Andy reads this post and closes out with a song. Our show is 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 sureyou 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. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This show is also brought to you by Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying college football tickets with Gametime.Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Swipe. Tap. Ticket. Go. Download the Gametime app today! Visit Gametime.co. This show is also sponsored by Modelo! Some things in life are just made for each other. Peanut Butter and jelly. Macaroni andcheese. Modelo and college football. If you’re watching this, it means you live and breathe football. All season long. You know what that makes you? A Full-Time Fan. Which means you deserve a Modelo. Because football wouldn’t be the same without you. Modelo is the official beer sponsor of The College Football Playoff. Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/uhun0_meDpI Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: 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.


