

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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Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 59min
TRANSFER PORTAL EXTRAVAGANZA! | Who's in? Where are they going?
We are excited to announce our new sponsor – Axia Time. Axia Time is the offical timepiece for both the College Football Playoff and the Heisman trophy and probably the best kept secret in college football. Their timepieces are heirloom quality and among the coolest designs in the college space. Axia Time has created a series of limited-edition timepieces for all 12 teams in the college football playoff. each design is limited to only 100 pieces. Check out your team’s cfp designs at axiatime.com, but you better act fast because they will sell out. Welcome to the transfer portal show!(0:00-22:25) Introduction; Pete Nakos joins(22:26-23:31) Axia Time(23:32-1:09:06) Rifting through the list on the transfer portal (1:09:07-1:14:26) Pete joins to break Carson Beck's news(1:14:27-1:15:33) Get the BEST watches at AxiaTime.com(1:15:34-1:28:26) Discussing biggest names to enter(1:28:27-1:38:47) Where could Jackson Arnold go?(1:38:48-1:44:20) JD PicKell re-joins(1:44:21-1:45:44) Get those great watches at AxiaTime.com(1:45:45-1:58:49) Conclusion, Rounding out Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/2z1QgUSw2gg Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanGuests: Pete Nakos, J.D. PicKellProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 9, 2024 • 33min
College Football Playoff seeding SUCKS, but are they stuck with it? | Coaching drama
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. 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. (0:00-0:36) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs(0:37-6:41) Stuck with CFP Seeding?(6:42-7:43) Download Gametime(7:44-17:03) Discussion on Non-Conference Scheduling and CFP(17:04-25:44) Scott Frost Returning to UCF as head coach(25:45-31:58) Mike Gundy is Staying at Oklahoma State(31:59-32:58) Conclusion The College Football Playoff Seedings have been released, and Andy & Ari have some thoughts and concerns on the process. Mike Gundy is returning to Oklahoma State while Scott Frost is making a return to UCF. Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/6Rwytrpz9gA Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 8, 2024 • 53min
College Football Playoff bracket reveal LIVE | Will Alabama sneak in? | Who gets home games?
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.(0:00-17:58) Intro; Previewing what rankings will be(17:59-19:47) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs(19:48-34:29) Bracket Revealed(34:30-42:53) Evaluating the Bracket(42:54-44:21) Spreads of Games Released(44:22-49:47) Ranking the First Round Matchups(49:48-52:55) Times Revealed, ConclusionWatch live with Andy and Ari as the College Football Playoff bracket is revealed! Will SMU or Alabama get the final at-large spot? How far will Penn State and Texas drop after losing conference title games? We break it all down…Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/RoJ8WV0G9dw Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 8, 2024 • 46min
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK RECAP | CLEMSON WALKS IT OFF, Oregon Survives | Does SMU or Alabama get in?
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. Listen here as Andy & Ari provide their instant analysis of Championship Week ahead of Selection Day(0:00-10:20) Intro, Clemson stuns SMU(10:21-22:20) Predicting CFP Rankings(22:21-26:38) Penn State's Performance vs Oregon(26:39-34:20) Hashing out the projected CFP Rankings(34:21-45:42) Final Recap, Conclusion Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 5, 2024 • 1h 30min
Signing Day EXTRAVAGANZA with Sherrone Moore, Billy Napier, Curt Cignetti, Mike Elko and MORE!
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Luminance football card series features 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. This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES A host of coaches dropped by to talk about their recruiting classes and a bevy of other topics on National Signing Day, but first, there’s some big news for the transfer portal. Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold plans to enter the portal. So does Purdue safety Dillon Thieneman, who was the 2022 Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Andy and Ari visit with six coaches whose programs are trending up on signing day. Michigan’s Sherrone Moore signed the No. 1 player in America, QB Bryce Underwood. SMU’s Rhett Lashlee’s team will play for the ACC title Saturday. Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has his team in the College Football Playoff in year one and is trying to build on that. South Carolina’s Shane Beamer is stacking talent atop an already loaded roster. Florida’s Billy Napier flipped multiple blue-chippers thanks to a late-season surge. Texas A&M’s Mike Elko is adding those extra pieces the Aggies need. (0:00-1:05) PaniniAmerica.net(1:06-8:32) Transfer Portal Update(8:33-13:43) SMU vs Clemson Preview, presented by PrizePicks(13:44-25:02) Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore Joins(25:03-36:18) SMU Head Coach Rhett Lashlee joins(36:19-46:12) Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti Joins(46:13-1:04:11) South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer Joins(1:04:12-1:14:25) Florida Head Coach Billy Napier Joins(1:14:26-1:27:50) Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko Joins(1:27:50-1:29:37) Conclusion; See you Saturday Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 6min
The College Football Playoff selection committee rolls with Alabama | Happy National Signing Day!
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Luminance football card series features 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. This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES Wunderfan is a first of its kind college football stadium rewards app where fans earn real rewards simply by cheering for their favorite team. All you need to do is head to the app store to download the app, check in once you're at the game or tailgate, and let your earnings grow! It's that easy. During each game you attend you'll earn in the background once you press “Start.” Once you have enough earnings you can redeem for gift cards to your favorite brands like: Fanatics, Dick's, Lululemon, Home Depot, & Many More. There's even ticket giveaways & fun contests you can use your points to enter. New rewards are added weekly! Right now, users will get 50 Free Wunder just for signing up 40 more for using the code STAPLES. That'll score you a $10 off Fanatics code + a chance to win tickets to the National Championship! Again, just head to the app store and search "Wunderfan" - W-u-n-d-e-r-f-a-n, and start being paid for your fan loyalty. Wunderfan, It pays to be a fan. (0:00-0:36) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs(0:37-15:43) Reacting to CFP Rankings(15:44-18:25) PaniniAmerica.net(18:26-27:27) Can Clemson beat SMU in Charlotte?(27:28-33:16) Boise State, 3 Seed?(33:17-38:45) What did Iowa State's AD say?(38:46-44:13) Will Arch Manning perform vs Georgia on Satuday?(44:14-51:00) Previewing Texas-Georgia(51:01-56:34) Rankings, Signing Day(56:35-1:05:53) Wrapping up, Transfer Portal News Happy National Signing Day! Didn’t know it was National Signing Day? Don’t worry, neither did the athletic directors who fired their coaches and still haven’t filled the jobs. Andy and Ari break down a busy morning on the recruiting front. Plus, they’ve had a chance to sleep on the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings, and they have more thoughts on the apparent elimination of Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina and the question of whether Alabama can get in if Clemson beats SMU in the ACC title game. We’ll do some dramatic Warde Manuel quote reading. Plus, Andy, Ari and River will deliver their sauciest takes, because even though it’s National Signing Day, it’s still Wendy’s Sauciest Take Wednesday. Watch us on YouTube LIVE, M-Thursday at 9:30 am et! https://youtube.com/live/sy9NVfpZ8Vw Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 2024 • 36min
LIVE reaction to the penultimate College Football Playoff ranking | Will the committee get it right?
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. Join Andy and Ari live as the College Football Playoff selection committee releases its next-to-last ranking. We’re one away from the only one that matters, but will tonight’s ranking solidify the scenarios for the CFP based on who wins what conference title game? How far will Ohio State fall? How far will Miami fall? Which teams will be in striking distance for the last at-large spot? Watch the show on YouTube here! https://youtube.com/live/9DiZzamFqGs(0:00-17:45) Reacting to the Rankings LIVE(17:45-19:34) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs(19:35-36:06) Further Discussing Matchups Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 20min
The transfer portal is about to POP open | Predicting Tuesday's College Football Playoff rankings
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. 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. This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES(0:00-2:20) PaniniAmerica.net(2:21-24:11) Transfer Portal Preview(24:12-25:00) Rhoback(25:01-28:49) Politicking for CFP Teams(28:50- 44:15) Home Game for Tennessee in CFP?(44:16-56:43) Continuing the discussion on CFP Rankings(56:44-58:06) Download PrizePicks(58:07-1:19:13) Coaching Carousel Discussion; New Era of CFB(1:19:14-1:20:24) Conclusion The transfer portal doesn’t open for six days, but players are already announcing their intentions to enter. The headliners Monday were USC quarterback Miller Moss, N.C. State receiver KC Concepcion and Nebraska defensive lineman Jimari Butler. The teams they might consider are already leaking out. Meanwhile, the flips continue ahead of Wednesday’s National Signing Day. Later, Andy and Ari will try to predict Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings. This will be the last ranking before the one that counts on Sunday. How close will it be to the final ranking? Next, Andy and Ari discuss the potential of the job openings at North Carolina, Purdue, West Virginia and UCF. These are very different jobs than they were when the last people who held them took them. Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/j5aNGLw8HXQ Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 29min
Championship Week picks! Can Penn State TAKE the Big Ten? | Will Texas-Georgia II be different?
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs. 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. This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Luminance football card series features 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.(0:00-0:36) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs(0:37-2:31) Intro(2:45-19:25) Ole Miss's Case for the CFP; Who gets in?(19:26-23:36) How the CFP Rankings Shake Out(23:37-27:36) PaniniAmerica.net(27:37-35:00) Ari's Extra Thoughts on CFP Rankings(35:01-36:24) Gametime (36:25-39:11) Championship Week Picks Intro(39:12-42:32) C-USA: Western Kentucky vs Jax State(42:33-49:51) American Conference: Tulane vs Army(49:52-50:51) PrizePicks(50:52-56:39) Mountain West: UNLV vs Boise State(56:40-1:00:49) MAC: Ohio vs Miami (OH)(1:00:50-1:02:40) Sun Belt: Marshall vs Louisiana(1:02:41-1:07:14) Big 12: Arizona State vs Iowa State(1:07:15-1:15:31) Big Ten: Penn State vs Oregon(1:15:32-1:21:07) ACC: Clemson vs SMU(1:21:08-1:28:19) SEC: Georgia vs Texas(1:28:19-1:29:28) ConclusionHappy Monday! It’s championship week, so we have some games to pick. But first, Andy and Ari discuss Lane Kiffin's pitch to the College Football Playoff selection committee. How much politicking will we see this week from teams that aren't playing this week? Plus, UCF, West Virginia and Purdue are all looking for coaches. In a world where Indiana can hire a Now, it’s time to pick some games… Western Kentucky at Jacksonville State (-4.5) Total: 57.5 Tulane at Army (+4.5) Total: 48.5 UNLV at Boise State (-3.5) Total: 58.5 Ohio vs. Miami (Ohio) (-2.5) Total: 44.5 Marshall at Louisiana (-4.5) Total: 56.5 Iowa State vs. Arizona State (-2.5) Total: 51.5 Penn State vs. Oregon (-3.5) Total: 50.5 Georgia vs. Texas (-2.5) Total: 49.5 Clemson vs. SMU (-2.5) Total: 54.5Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/oNu9Fe29pfcHosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 1, 2024 • 45min
College Football Playoff BRACKETOLOGY, Championship Week | CFP Landscape as Miami & Ohio State lose
You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11. Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Luminance football card series features 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.(0:00-0:28) Intro(0:29-22:55) Bracketology Entering Championship Week(22:56-45:00) Bubble WatchAs the dust settles on an incredible Week 14 in College Football, Andy & Ari have your absolute latest on the Bracketology and Bubble Watch field. Do you agree with Andy & Ari's field? Let us know!Watch us on YouTube here! https://youtu.be/YA-laJISMwwHosts: Andy Staples, Ari WassermanProducer: River Bailey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


