With week zero in the rearview mirror, college football’s week one slate is now front and center. With many intriguing matchups ahead this weekend, Andy & Ari pick the biggest games this upcoming weekend. Who has the best picks for this week? Let us know in the comments! (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:37) Presenting Sponsor (1:43) Intro: Week One Slate (4:46) Colorado at Georgia Tech (10:53) Overall Picks Record (13:17) Gametime (14:39) LSU vs SEC update (25:05) Miami at Stanford (31:05) Baylor vs Auburn in Atlanta (41:25) Rhoback: Clemson at LSU (42:52) Clemson at LSU picks (52:42) UCLA at Cal (56:07) Washington State at Washington (59:05) Notre Dame vs Wisconsin in Green Bay (1:06:51) Louisville vs Ole Miss in Nashville (1:13:04) SMU at Florida State (1:23:42) Conclusion: Thanks for watching! Before Andy & Ari dive into the rest of their picks for this week, there’s an update out of the SEC regarding former NFL players being eligible to play this upcoming college football season. What’s the latest? Will these players be eligible immediately? Andy & Ari dive in. Watch here as Andy & Ari pick the rest of the Week One slate! Thanks for watching! Send your questions to: [email protected] [email protected] Our show is presented by Polymarket! New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $50 upon sign up https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3 Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. We are sponsored by Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying tickets to every type of event with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Gametime.co We are also sponsored by Rhoback! Use the code “ANDYARI20 “ on Rhoback.com for 20% off for all new customers through the end of this week. Rhoback.com -  20% off all Performance Polos, Shorts and more with code: ANDYARI20   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/haQLZXbYO3c   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

North Carolina came to Ireland as a more-than-a-touchdown underdog and left with a 15-10 win against TCU.   QB Billy Edwards Jr. looked very comfortable in Bobby Petrino's offense, and the Tar Heels shut down Harvard transfer Jaden Craig and TCU's offense for the final three quarters.   Could year two for Bill Belichick be significantly better than year one?   Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/STpHxjnOlF0   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As week zero is on the horizon, Andy & Ari dive into some of the boldest predictions ahead of the college football season. Going through his five boldest predictions, Andy believes the SEC will finally re-claim the College Football Playoff trophy this year. With other predictions swirling around the Heisman Trophy, Penn State, and Wisconsin, Andy gives his boldest takes here.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:06) Presenting Sponsor (3:28) Intro: Andy’s Bold Predictions (6:16) SEC Winning the CFP? (14:52) Gametime (16:14) USC at Penn State (23:05) Heisman Trophy Winenr (27:14) Social Media & Heisman Voting (33:18) Fickell at Wisconsin (39:35) North Dakota State in Mountain West (44:00) Who Am I? (50:12) Dear Andy & Ari (51:48) Ian on “Oxygen Games” (56:50) Austin Mack (1:08:40) Wedding Planner? (1:16:42) Thanks! (1:18:15) See you Saturday!   As Andy runs through his boldest predictions, his last one involves an FBS newcomer: North Dakota State. Can the Bison compete for the Mountain West title? Andy says yes.   Once the fellas run through the predictions, it's time for Dear Andy & Ari! Your questions include...   What are the biggest "oxygen games" of the season? Was Austin Mack's move from Washington Alabama with Kalen DeBoer a bad idea? Are you a wedding planner?   All that and more on a loaded Andy & Ari On3!   Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.   We are sponsored by Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying tickets to every type of event with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Gametime.co     Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/MRcX0_yI5Kg   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the Big Ten set up a rule to ban NFL players a return to college football, the SEC and Greg Sankey joined in and did the exact same thing. Now, with LSU working to get former NFL players on its roster, what’s next for Lane Kiffin and the Bayou Bengals? Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown this bizarre story in college football.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:08) Presenting Sponsor (3:30) Intro: SEC joins in (5:04) Are the rules enforceable? (8:57) Players worth it? (15:25) The difference in this case (21:58) Rhoback (24:14) Week 0 Picks: UNLV vs Memphis (31:15) Previewing Brooks Austin (31:53) Brooks Austin Joins (35:55) Arch Manning, Texas (48:17) Bryce Underwood, Michigan (57:52) Keelon Russell, Alabama (1:10:20) Closing out - new schedule (1:13:25) Thanks for watching!   After the SEC news, Andy & Ari dive into one of the more interesting matchups in the week zero slate: Memphis at UNLV. As these two programs both are vying for the group of 6 playoff spot, this game could have some big CFP implications towards the end of the year.   Next up, Brooks Austin from the Film Guy Network joins the fellas to analyze some of the more prolific quarterbacks in the country: Arch Manning, Bryce Underwood, and Keelon Russell. Are these QBs set to have a big year ahead? Brooks explains why.   Thanks for watching! Dear Andy & Ari returns TOMORROW!   Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.   We are also sponsored by Rhoback! Use the code “ANDYARI20 “ on Rhoback.com for 20% off for all new customers through the end of this week. Rhoback.com -  20% off all Performance Polos, Shorts and more with code: ANDYARI20     Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/Efpk--8w8dw   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tuesday morning, ESPN reported that the Big Ten is set to pass a rule that bans NFL players from returning to college football in their conference. In light of Dae’Quan Wright’s case, the Big Ten is expected to move forward this rule, and this brings in the question if the other leagues will follow. Watch here as Andy & Ari ponder if the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 will follow suit in this.   (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:00) Presenting Sponsor (2:50) Intro: Big Ten & NFL Players (6:50) SEC, Big 12, ACC Response? (14:57) What about the others? (23:44) Did Ari Do This? Arion Carter suspension update (27:07) LMNT (29:23) Week 0 Picks: North Carolina vs TCU (36:00) TCU Side of things (46:28) Brunt Workwear (47:35) Virginia vs NC State (56:35) Rest of Week Zero (58:39) Closing Out   After the Big Ten news, Andy & Ari have an update on Arion Carter's suspension out of Knoxville. Should Ari take the credit?   Next up, it's time to pick the week zero games.   Andy & Ari pick:   North Carolina vs TCU (-7.5)   NC State at Virginia (-5.5)   Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.     Get $10 off at BRUNT with code ON3 at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/On3 and enter THE BRUNT POTTY OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES for your chance to win $50,000. No purchase necessary. Ends 9/18/26. Official rules apply. #Bruntpod   We are sponsored by LMNT! Get a free 8-count sample place with any purchase: https://www.drinklmnt.com/andyari     Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/rUkE4VOEg1A   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEC Quarterback Decisions MADE: Tennessee, Florida, and Alabama announce QB1 ahead of 2026 season   As many QB battles loomed entering this past weekend, many of the decisions that were up in the air now have a conclusion ahead of week one of college football. As Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida have now all announced their starting quarterbacks for the season, Andy & Ari break down each of these decisions and how they will impact each team going into the highly anticipated season. Did these schools make the right choice?   0:00 On Today’s Episode 0:51 Presenting Sponsor 2:48 Intro: SEC QB Decisions 4:50 Tennessee’s QB1: Faizon Brandon 18:23 Polymarket SEC Odds 21:30 Week 0 is here 21:55 Gametime 24:30 Florida’s QB1: Aaron Philo 34:45 Alabama’s QB1: Keelon Russell 48:26 LSU vs SEC 53:58 Arion Carter’s Flights 1:01:36 Closing out on LSU vs SEC 1:04:27 What is Tommy Castellanos doing? 1:05:41 Conclusion - thanks for watching!   Once Andy & Ari close out on the QB decisions in the SEC, another story in the conference looms before the season starts: Will the SEC enforce its rules on LSU if Dae’Quan Wright gets added to the Tigers roster? Andy breaks it down here.   Andy’s column: https://www.on3.com/news/is-the-sec-willing-to-fight-lsu-to-enforce-its-own-rule/   To close, Andy & Ari dive into the news of former Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos. After receiving an injunction in the state of Kentucky, the former Seminoles QB is planning to enter the transfer portal.   Thanks for watching!   Send your questions to: [email protected] [email protected] Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.   We are sponsored by Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying tickets to every type of event with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Gametime.co   Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube here!    Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Friday! It's a Dear Andy & Ari show, and the listeners have sent in some excellent questions. The fellas start things off with a deep dive into the numbers against the spread for Dan Lanning at Oregon and Steve Sarkisian at Texas. Which one will get over the hump first? Andy & Ari deliberate.   (0:00) On Today's Episode (1:03) Presenting Sponsor (2:54) Intro: Dear Andy & Ari Day (4:45) Dear Andy & Ari: Sark or Lanning? (15:40) Jake's Manifesto on Texas (22:08) GameTime (23:44) Tom's Trivia Question (27:24) Does the SEC need to win the title? (36:47) Previewing Willie Simmons, C-USA (39:54) FIU HC Willie Simmons Joins (51:02) Opening the season vs USF (52:07) FIU QB's room (57:00) Being a girl dad (1:01:15) Leaving Florida A&M (1:07:31) Pitbull Song for FIU (1:12:43) Ari & Camping (1:18:45) Schedule Change (1:20:34) Closing out: North Carolina vs TCU   Next up, more submissions to Dear Andy & Ari include.... Jake's manifesto on Texas Tom's trivia question on Michigan   After that, Florida International head coach Willie Simmons joins the show to discuss his first season at FIU and what he learned on his path to get there.   Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.   We are sponsored by Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying tickets to every type of event with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Gametime.co       Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Subscribe to On3!  ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/Lv0Wt0uYEI4   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While the world of college football never seems to disappoint, the latest news is a bit weird to accept: NFL players are now being granted a 5th year of college football eligibility. Watch here as George Wrighster III joins Andy & Ari to break down this bizarre scenario where some NFL rookies who are going through summer camp now have the opportunity to come back and play college football. What are we to make of this? Andy & Ari dive deep.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:40) Presenting Sponsor (2:30) Intro: NFL players News (3:20) Court Ruling (5:30) George Wrighster III Joins (13:55) “Ghost Transfer” rule (17:00) Rhoback (19:33) George’s rankings of the rankings (23:02) Texas at #1 (25:35) Ohio State’s Schedule (32:09) Texas’ Schedule (37:03) Scheduling non-conference (40:37) Brunt Workwear (41:25) Brent Venables Extension (59:49) Closing out with George   After the discussion of the NFL players news, George criticizes Andy’s top 25 from last week. Surprisingly, George ranked Andy’s as the worst of the On3 personalities. What’s Andy’s rebuttal for this? Watch it lead into an Ohio State vs Texas discussion.   Next up, Andy & Ari receive some breaking news mid-record: Oklahoma Head Coach Brent Venables receives a 6-year extension. Worth $10.5M per year, was this contract extension warranted for the Sooners head coach? The guys discuss.   Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.   We are also sponsored by Rhoback! Use the code “ANDYARI20 “ on Rhoback.com for 20% off for all new customers through the end of this week. Rhoback.com -  20% off all Performance Polos, Shorts and more with code: ANDYARI20   Get $10 off at BRUNT with code ON3 at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/On3 and enter THE BRUNT POTTY OF GOLD SWEEPSTAKES for your chance to win $50,000. No purchase necessary. Ends 9/18/26. Official rules apply. #Bruntpod     Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/5vdrmlAYJ0g   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While some schools across the country have named their starting quarterback for the upcoming season, other programs still have some time before they name a starter. With North Carolina and Stanford announcing their starting QB before their Week 0 games, Andy & Ari predict three of the biggest battles across the country in Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. Who do the guys think will end up as the starter at each of these programs?   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (0:53) Presenting Sponsor (2:43) Intro: QBs announced (3:46) North Carolina & Billy Edwards Jr (5:11) Stanford & Davis Warren (6:39) Predicting QB1: Florida (11:05) Predicting QB1: Alabama (17:10) Predicting QB1: Tennessee (22:50) Closing out QB battles (24:23) Cash App (27:17) Previewing Fanta (27:54) John Fanta joins (32:000 Watching College Football (46:30) Dr. Jerry Punch (48:08) Is USC’s time now? (58:26) Fanta on Indiana (1:00:54) Who Am I? (1:06:35) Michigan & Bryce Underwood with Fanta (1:15:55) Closing out - thanks for watching!   Once Andy & Ari go through the biggest quarterback battles, NBC Sports' John Fanta joins the show to discuss college football as a whole. Joining the football crew with NBC this fall, Fanta discusses the overall sport, why USC's time is now, and Michigan QB Bryce Underwood. Also, a great game of "Who Am I?" with John Fanta.   Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.     Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/ixiigptr #CashAppPod.   Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex     Join On3 today! https://www.on3.com/join   Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/vzLy7Vk_FNA Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/   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 [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As fall camp continues across the country, sometimes news isn’t all that positive. If it’s not the latest on a quarterback competition, then it’s typically some brutal injuries in the newsroom. Over in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, the Longhorns were able to breathe a sigh of relief as it was revealed that star OT Trevor Goosby only had a bone bruise in his left knee.   (0:00) On Today’s Episode (1:01) Presenting Sponsor (2:48) Intro: Trevor Goosby injury (10:24) Previewing Steve Wiltfong (11:25) LMNT (13:26) Steve Wiltfong joins (17:23) Class of ‘27 Latest (20:26) Medical Sales (21:16) Top Freshman this season (27:34) Value Class: Washington (31:02) Changes in the SEC (34:05) LSU QB Room (35:50) Clemson (42:23) Wisconsin (50:04) Indiana (1:04:33) Closing out with Steve (1:07:35) Thanks for watching!   Once the guys wrap up with the latest out of Texas, On3 & Rivals’ VP Steve Wiltfong joins the show to provide the latest heading into this season. As the expert on all things recruiting and transfer portal, Steve Wiltfong provides a plethora of information on a number of teams: Washington, LSU, Wisconsin, Indiana, and more. A great interview you won’t want to miss.     Thanks for watching!   Send your questions to: [email protected] [email protected]   Our show is presented by Polymarket!   New User Offer: Deposit $10, get $20 upon sign up   https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3   Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up.   18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.   We are sponsored by LMNT! Get a free 8-count sample place with any purchase: https://www.drinklmnt.com/andyari     Watch our show on YouTube! https://youtu.be/N4iAP8kE0Bg   Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman Producer: River Bailey   Interested in partnering with the show? Email [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.