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It’s a Dear Andy show, but before we get to your questions, there is a ton of news to discuss… (0:00-13:16) Intro: More Kickoff Times Announced (13:17-24:31) Pete Nakos Joins to break down Transfer Portal Settlement (24:32-28:44) Governance of College Sports moving forward (28:45-28:59) Dear Andy Intro (29:00-34:59) Hot Seat Watch - Recap of Eliah Drinkwitz and Neal Brown (35:00-43:27) Billy Napier (43:28-47:59) Sam Pittman (48:00-51:07) Dave Aranda (51:08-57:26) Colorado Miss Bowl Game AND Travis Hunter win Heisman? (57:25-59:03) Arch Manning takes over or Non-Power 2 Champion? (59:04-1:09:10) SEC Trips on November 9th and 16th for Jim (1:09:11-1:10:20) Wrapping up the week (1:10:21-1:12:37) Northwestern's Temporary Home The SEC dropped a bunch of early-season kickoff times Thursday and — more importantly — promised to deliver the kickoff times for most of the rest of the season on June 11. Of note, the first SEC edition of the Red River Rivalry will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. CT. Also, the Egg Bowl (Mississippi State at Ole Miss) and Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate (Georgia Tech at Georgia) are moving to Black Friday. In other news, the NCAA settled a federal lawsuit with the Department of Justice and various state attorneys general over transfer rules. Essentially, there won’t be any. On3’s Pete Nakos will explain why the NCAA rolled over on an issue that has a huge effect on football and basketball. Now it’s time for your questions… Which coaches could make an off-the-hot-seat comeback the way West Virginia’s Neal Brown did last year? Could two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter win the Heisman Trophy if the Buffaloes don’t make a bowl game? Which SEC games should Jim from Michigan attend in November? What is more likely: Arch Manning takes over for Ewers during the season, or a non-Power 2 school wins the Natty? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/7fTvJO7WwXY Host: Andy Staples Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy got a chance to play EA Sports College Football 25, which has been a near-constant topic of discussion on the show since the announcement that the beloved video game franchise would return after a 13-year absence. He explains what he learned during a trip last week to EA Sports headquarters in Orlando. (0:00-3:27) Intro (3:28-5:23) Breaking Down EA Sports (5:24-12:50) Differences in Madden and College Football (12:51-18:12) Overall Gameplay (18:13-24:27) Mechanical Changes (24:28-25:37) O-Line Protections (25:38-31:04) Dynasty Mode (31:05-34:49) Road to Glory Mode (34:50-37:44) Wrapping up EA Sports (37:45-39:07) Ask me anything! (39:08-41:21) Crowds in the game? (41:21 -45:28) Equipment (45:29-47:11) Gameplay smooth? (47:12-51:16) Fowler/Herbstreit in the Game (51:17-52:37) Anything not good in the game? (52:38-53:11) Mascots in the game (53:12-54:53) Bands play fight songs? (54:54-57:52) Playbooks? (57:53-1:00:44) Music in the game (1:00:45-1:02:48) Stadium Renovations (1:02:49-1:03:19) Weather Affect Gameplay? (1:03:20-1:04:46) Tennessee - Checker Neyland (1:04:47-1:06:06) Kicking Mechanics (1:06:07-1:06:30) Turn off NIL and Transfer Portal? (1:06:31-1:06:49) Dynamic Crowd? (1:06:50-1:08:43) Coaches in the game (1:08:44-1:09:31) Virginia Tech and Enter Sandman in game? (1:09:32-1:10:03) More Cowbell at Mississippi State (1:10:04-1:11:40) Team Builder Settings (1:11:41-1:12:49) Player Ratings Release? (1:12:50-1:13:24) Crowd Rush the Field? (1:13:25-1:13:49) Neck at LSU? (1:13:50-1:14:50) Realignment Discussion in the Game (1:14:51-1:16:07) Create a head coach (1:16:08-1:17:47) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! Andy talks gameplay, the college football game versus the Madden NFL franchise, Dynasty mode and Road To Glory mode. The attention to detail is spectacular, and college football nerds will appreciate the care put into recreating the world of each individual program. After Andy explains what he learned from playing the game, he answers your questions about the game. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/0M0ZIeNHukY Host: Andy Staples Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. (0:00-4:29) Intro - NIL Elite Series Day 2 (4:30-18:14) Jesse Simonton joins from SEC Spring Meetings (18:15-22:31) House v NCAA Conversation (22:32-27:47) Walk-Ons in the future (27:48-39:29) 5 Star WR Jaime Ffrench Joins (39:30-51:49) Miami's Haley and Hanna Cavinder join (51:50-1:00:33) Missouri QB Commit Matt Zollers Joins (1:00:34-1:02:04) Conclusion - Dear Andy to andystapleson3@gmail.com Tuesday was the first day of the On3 Elite Series and the first day of SEC spring meetings, so we have much to discuss. On3’s Jesse Simonton joins the show from Destin, Fla., where he talked to Georgia coach Kirby Smart, Florida coach Billy Napier, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and more as the coaches convened for their meetings. In Nashville, Andy talked to Jacksonville, Fla., receiver Jamie Ffrench, who turned heads at the Elite Series and who is about to embark on official visits before deciding in August from a group of schools that includes Texas, Ohio State, Tennessee, Miami and LSU. And also chatted with Haley and Hanna Cavinder about their return to college basketball at Miami after a year away from the sport. The Cavinders were trailblazers in the NIL world, so what advice do they have for the future football stars convened in Nashville? Next, Andy talks Missouri Tigers with quarterback Matt Zollers. The Pennsylvanian was the first player to commit to Missouri’s class of 2025, and he’s now helping Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz put the rest of the class together. Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/41S8xuT-_bk Host: Andy Staples Guests: Jesse Simonton, Jaime Ffrench, Haley Cavinder, Hanna Cavinder, Matt Zollers Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s day one of the SEC spring meetings in Destin and also day one of the On3 Elite Series in Nashville, so Andy has a lot to talk about with On3’s J.D. Pickell and Pete Nakos. 0:00 Intro 2:19 SEC Spring Meetings Begin from Destin 6:11 SEC Spring Meetings Discussion 11:29 Billy Napier, Florida Discussion 21:58 Being a top recruit in 2024 38:40 NIL Discussion 44:10 12 Team CFP 49:00 Future of College Football 51:52 In-N-Out Fries and USC's Defense 55:08 Remembering Bill Walton 58:37 Conclusion At the SEC meetings in Destin, commissioner Greg Sankey spent Monday night discussing all the big changes coming to college sports following last week’s House v. NCAA settlement. Tuesday will bring all the SEC’s football coaches to their meeting, which will be the first since 2007 without Nick Saban. Florida coach Billy Napier is likely to get asked about quarterback Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against him. Meanwhile, the On3 Elite Series starts Tuesday. Dozens of the best recruits in the class of 2025 will join us in Nashville. Andy, J.D. and Pete discuss what it’s like to be a top recruit in 2025. They also imagine their ideal official visit. Also, the guys pay tribute to UCLA legend Bill Walton, who passed Monday at 71. Walton was a generational player for John Wooden’s Bruins and an accomplished NBA player, and his work later in life as a commentator on Pac-12 basketball games brought joy to everyone who stayed up to watch. Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/kxFjxknnzXI Host: Andy Staples Guests: Pete Nakos, JD PicKell Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's show! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. Happy Memorial Day! It's time to do the Floors and Ceilings of each ACC Team, and we brought ACC Network's Roddy Jones on to discuss (0:00-2:04) Intro (2:04-10:54) Florida State (10:55-16:42) SMU (16:43-20:31) Louisville (20:32-23:20) Stanford (23:21-27:34) Cal (27:35-33:19) Clemson (33:20-37:56) NC State (37:57-42:22) North Carolina (42:23-46:19) Duke (46:20-48:47) Syracuse (48:48-53:51) Georgia Tech (53:52-58:49) Miami (58:50-1:02:27) Virginia Tech (1:02:28-1:06:07) Virginia (1:06:08-1:10:54) Boston College (1:10:55-1:14:58) Pitt (1:14:59-1:18:24) Wake Forest (1:28:25-1:19:35) We notice you, UConn (1:19:36-1:21:10) Conclusion Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2g2Wy8uiE9BhDPV4knT7A Host: Andy Staples Guest: Roddy Jones Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The SEC and Pac-12 joined the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 in voting Thursday to settle the House vs. NCAA case. With the NCAA also agreeing to settle, the wheels are in motion for schools to pay athletes directly once a federal judge approves the settlement. (0:00-4:14) Intro (4:15-18:44) Pete Nakos joins to recap the House v NCAA settlement (18:45-25:04) Thoughts of the Collectives (25:05-31:13) Staffs for Football Teams (31:14-39:29) Fontenot v NCAA case (39:30-43:55) Revenue Sharing - Moneyball (43:56-46:02) Basketball Schools (46:03-51:19) Scholarship Limits (51:20-55:02) Jaden Rashada update (55:03-55:19) Conclusion On3’s Pete Nakos joins Andy to discuss how college sports will work if the settlement goes through. Pete also will explain how a decision in another federal case on Thursday could potentially affect the House settlement. What happens to collectives? How will players get paid? What football programs are best positioned to take advantage of the new world? Andy and Pete may not have all the answers, but neither do the people in charge at the moment. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/AZQnGlPI6Fg Host: Andy Staples Guest: Pete Nakos Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Dear Andy show, and we have some great questions pulled from Andy’s Ask Me Anything on Reddit’s college football subreddit this week. But first, we have a lot of news… (0:00-5:59) CFP on TNT? (6:00-8:08) Big Ten Joins in on House Settlement (8:09-14:44) Big Ten... After Dark? (14:45-15:51) Dear Andy Intro - Reddit Edition (15:52-28:41) CFP *Berth Hopes (28:42-32:40) Up and Coming Coaches (32:41-37:53) 5 Part Question - Focusing on Negatives? (37:54-40:20) Covering Teams Expected to Lose? (40:21-42:22) Covering Big Brand Names (42:23-43:59) General Attitude towards smaller schools? (44:00-46:24) Happiness vs Misery for Fans (46:25-49:30) What are chances of Big 12 or ACC getting 3 teams in? (49:31-52:01) White Whales (52:02-58:29) Favorite Game to watch live in person? (58:30-1:01:37) Best Non-NCAA Sport? (1:01:38-1:02:14) Conclusion TNT will televise two first-round College Football Playoff games and will add two quarterfinal games in 2026. The Big Ten’s presidents approved the House v. NCAA settlement, joining the ACC, the Big 12 and the NCAA Board of Governors. The Rutgers at USC game will kick off at 8 p.m. local (11 p.m. Eastern) on Fox on Friday, Oct. 25 (Presumably after a World Series game). Now on to your questions: How many teams can enter the season realistically expecting to compete for a College Football Playoff berth? Which Group of 5 head coach should be the next called up to a power conference job? Could three teams from either the ACC or Big 12 make the CFP? What was Andy’s favorite game to cover in person? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/kkgflug-rtE Host: Andy Staples Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. (0:00-12:59) Intro - House v NCAA (13:00-15:09) Jaden Rashada Suing Billy Napier Recap (15:10-33:11) Pete Nakos Joins (33:12-45:26) Nick De La Torre Joins (45:27-58:37) Florida's Outlook in 2024 (58:38-1:00:40) Conclusion The ACC and Big 12 have voted to approve the House v. NCAA settlement. The NCAA's Board of Directors has as well. More approvals will come, which means schools could be sharing revenues directly with athletes within the next year. What seemed unthinkable 10 years ago is on the verge of happening. Meanwhile... QB Jaden Rashada has sued Florida coach Billy Napier and Florida mega-donor Hugh Hathcock alleging fraud because Rashada didn't receive any of the money he claims he was promised during his recruitment by Florida. Rashada, a four-star prospect in the class of 2023, flipped from Miami to Florida in November 2022. He signed with Florida even though his NIL deal already had been terminated by the collective that wrote it. He claims in the suit that Napier and Hathcock assured him he'd receive $1 million upon signing with the Gators. He did not. Rashada wound up playing last year at Arizona State and has since transferred to Georgia. On3's Pete Nakos joins to discuss the case. Later, Nick De La Torre of Gators Online joins to talk about what impact the lawsuit could have on Napier and the Gators. Nick also fills us in on where Florida stands following spring practice as the Gators face a brutal schedule in a make-or-break year. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/NUcNGd8T7bY Host: Andy Staples Guests: Pete Nakos, Nick De La Torre Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy reveals his post-spring, post-transfer portal Top 25, and Jesse Simonton is here to poke holes in it. See Andy's full Top 25 list here: https://www.on3.com/news/college-football-top-25-ranking-post-tranfer-portal-ohio-state-leads-the-way/ (0:00-3:37) Intro with Jesse Simonton on Top 25 List (3:38-5:13) Does Schedule influence the list? (5:14-8:43) Playoff Influence (8:44-10:28) Discussion on LSU (10:29-14:39) Alabama (14:40-17:59) Texas (18:00-21:34) Top 12 Playoff Spots (21:35-27:53) Ohio State at Top Spot (27:54-32:47) Georgia (32:48-36:41) Oregon (36:42-41:27) Penn State (41:28-46:28) Clemson (46:29-50:02) Florida State (50:03-53:09) Miami (53:10-55:59) Michigan (56:00-59:35) Nebraska (59:36-1:05:23) Discussion on Auburn (1:05:24-1:09:39) Oklahoma (1:09:40-1:13:59) Kansas State (1:14:00-1:15:35) Conclusion, Wrapping Up Is Ohio State really No. 1? Is Andy too high on Alabama? Why does Andy love Kansas State so much? Andy and Jesse compare Andy’s ranking with Jesse’s conference power rankings, and Andy wants to know why Jesse doesn’t believe in Auburn. Will either one be ultimately correct? Probably not! But it makes for a delightful debate in June. Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/d_mtwmQA1Q0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell joins the show to talk about Year 2 with the Badgers. Wisconsin went 7-6 in Fickell’s first season, and he believes he’s identified the issues that fed into the Badgers’ late-season slide and plans to correct him. (0:00-7:49) Intro - Andy's Top 25 (7:50-11:12) Wisconsin in 2024 (11:13-32:15) Wisconsin Head Coach Luke Fickell joins (32:16-52:10) Pete Nakos joins us to break down the future of collegiate athletics (52:11-56:10) Transfer Portal News - General Booty (56:11-1:00:00) Coaching Rules (1:00:01-1:01:27) Conclusion Fickell explains how different his second spring in Madison has felt. Plus, he and Andy discuss how Fickell used Year 2 as a major launching pad during his tenure at Cincinnati. Fickell also talks about why he’d like the quarterback competition between Miami transfer Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke to continue through the summer. Next, On3’s Pate Nakos joins Andy to discuss some of the big issues that could be coming to a head in college sports in the next few weeks. A settlement has been proposed in House v. NCAA that would usher in revenue sharing with athletes, but there are a lot of logistical hurdles. Plus, Pete updates us on some of the last action in the spring transfer portal window. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/pAwepeGQUBw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great Phillip Dukes of the Five Star Flex (on the On3 Recruits channel, like and subscribe) joins Andy to discuss the flood of new information about the EA Sports College Football game that has every college football fan buzzing. (0:00-1:40) Intro (1:41-14:29) Phillip Dukes joins - EA Sports Anticipation (14:30-24:09) Any 99 Overalls in the Video Game? (24:10-35:59) Nicknames in College Football (36:00-51:43) A Look at Dabo and the Transfer Portal (51:44-1:04:35) Doug Gottlieb Coaching and Hosting a Show? (1:04:36 Conclusion - Have a Great Weekend! The cover and various editions were revealed Thursday. Friday will bring a full trailer. The game drops July 19 unless you buy the deluxe edition or the bundle with Madden. Then you can play July 16. Next, Andy and Dukes try to solve one of college football’s biggest crises: The nicknames stink these days. So they’re going to fix it by handing out nicknames to some of the sport’s best players. Andy also has questions about Doug Gottlieb’s decision to keep his radio show while coaching the Wisconsin-Green Bay basketball team. He and Dukes also try to decide which college football coaches could host a show while still coaching. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/A1_3YuiHXoQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Dear Andy show! But before Andy answers your questions, he has an announcement: He has chosen a dynasty mode team for EA Sports College Football. Hint: It’s the new team of a certain high-ranking quarterback who just emerged from the transfer portal. (0:00-6:25) Intro - General Booty to ULM (6:26-25:42) Dear Andy Intro - Kalen DeBoer's Outlook at Alabama (25:43-34:19) Billy Napier's 2024 Outlook (34:20-45:12) Best In-Game Coaches (45:13-57:26) ACC Falls Apart - Where do they go? (57:27-1:01:48) Expanded Playoffs - Buyer's Remorse? (1:01:49-1:04:07) NFL vs CFP (1:04:08-1:09:39) EA Sports Dynasty (1:09:40-1:10:17) Conclusion - See you tomorrow! On to your questions… Can Kalen DeBoer win a national title at Alabama in the next three years? How many games does Florida’s Billy Napier have to win to keep his job? Which coaches does Andy trust from an on-field schematic standpoint to win a game if both teams have equal talent? If the ACC loses Florida State, Clemson and North Carolina (or more), where would everyone else wind up? Now that Andy has chosen his dynasty mode team, which movie/TV college football program would he create for build-a-team mode? Want to watch the show instead? Head here and join us LIVE from 8-9 am et, Monday-Friday! https://youtube.com/live/qu3ZQt5zMfA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. As the ACC Spring Meetings continue in Amelia Island, Andy breaks down everything that is happening and the discussions being held. It also raises the question: Does the ACC itself have a perception issue? (0:00-1:24) Intro - ACC Meetings Continue (1:25-13:52) ACC's Perception Issue (13:53-21:21) More Kickoff Times Announced (21:22-45:57) Ralph Russo joins to talk CFB Future (45:58-1:11:56) David Hale from ACC Network Joins (1:11:57-1:14:01) Dear Andy tomorrow! Get your questions to andystapleson3@gmail.com More and more kickoff times were announced on Tuesday, and this round of kickoff times may give us a SCORCHER in Gainesville. Ralph Russo, a friend of the show, joins us to discuss the overall landscape of college football today and what the future looks like. ACC Network’s finest David Hale joins Andy to give a mini teaser on all things ACC amidst the spring meetings It’s a Dear Andy episode tomorrow, so be sure to get your questions in! AndyStaplesOn3@gmail.com Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/0gUqz9c1AzE On-Air Talent: Andy Staples Producer: River Bailey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy is on the scene at the ACC meetings in Amelia Island, Fla., and the scene is… weird. (0:00-3:05) Intro - Live from ACC Spring Meetings! (3:06-9:41) Kickoff Times Announced (9:42-23:12) North Carolina, Board of Trustees Update (23:13-48:40) Florida State Update with Ira Schoffel (48:41-53:44) NFL vs CFP Games on TV (53:45-1:02:33) NCAA president speaks on House Settlement (1:02:34-1:03:09) Conclusion Two ACC schools (Florida State and Clemson) are suing the conference, and the conference is suing those schools back. And everyone is meeting ahead of a potentially exciting 2024 football season because no one can do anything about the court cases right now. Meanwhile, the board of trustees at North Carolina made a very public statement that the Tar Heels need to consider membership in another conference. Unlike at Clemson and Florida State, where the president and athletic director were very much on board with the anti-ACC sentiment, the trustees spent part of their meeting Monday criticizing athletic director Bubba Cunningham, who was headed to the meeting in Florida when they met. Cunningham, at least publicly, has been supportive of the ACC. Also, NCAA president Charlie Baker met with ACC ADs and coaches Monday to brief them on some of the big changes heading their way. The NCAA is negotiating a settlement in a class action lawsuit (House v. NCAA) that likely will change the business model for college sports. And Baker is talking like a person who wants that multi-billion dollar settlement done so the schools can start preparing for the future. Later, Andy and Ira Schoffel of On3’s Warchant discuss Florida State’s position in the ACC right now as the Seminoles sue the league in Florida and the league sues the Seminoles in North Carolina. Plus, Andy and Ira discuss what Florida State will look like on the football field this year after losing some very important players to the NFL. Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE from 8-9 am et on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/-a0Qt7BCEt0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-2:58) Intro - Big Ten Preview (2:59-9:52) Michigan Wolverines (9:53-14:13) Washington Huskies (14:14-18:14) Oregon Ducks (18:15-21:56) Iowa Hawkeyes (21:57-26:54) Nebraska Cornhuskers (26:55-32:11) Minnesota Golden Gophers (32:12-35:12) Rutgers Scarlet Knights (35:13-38:56) Purdue Boilermakers (38:57-43:10) Indiana Hoosiers (43:11-47:14) Northwestern Wildcats (47:15-51:52) Ohio State Buckeyes (51:53-55:57) Penn State Nittany Lions (55:58-1:00:02) Maryland Terrapins (1:00:03-1:07:01) USC Trojans (1:07:02-1:12:02) UCLA Bruins (1:12:03-1:16:10) Wisconsin Badgers (1:16:11-1:19:44) Illinois Fighting Illini (1:19:45-1:24:38) Michigan State Spartans (1:24:39-1:25:46) Conclusion Andy and On3 national scout Cody Bellaire identify the floor and the ceiling for every team in the Big Ten.  Is Ohio State’s season a failure if the Buckeyes can’t win a national title? What does Michigan need to replace to contend for another title? Can Oregon reach the Big Ten Championship Game in its first season in the league? Does a 12-team College Football Playoff make Penn State’s season feel different? What did Purdue do to anger Big Ten schedule makers? What did Rutgers do to please Big Ten schedule makers? Can USC learn to play defense in time to be competitive in its first season in the Big Ten? Want to watch the show instead? Join us on YouTube, LIVE M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/CrKuihKhAso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Phillip Dukes are talking Auburn on a glorious spring Friday. Hugh Freeze said this week that he decided to roll with the QBs the Tigers had — including incumbent starter Payton Thorne and incoming freshman Walker White — rather than spending big on a QB in the transfer portal. Was that the correct choice, and how much will Freeze’s decision to call plays again change the course of the offense? Also, how good is freshman receiver Cam Coleman? (0:00-0:59) Intro (1:00-2:09) Phillip Dukes Joins (2:10-21:32) Auburn's Outlook (21:33-26:42) Notable Offenses (26:43-38:59) Juju Lewis Visiting Indiana (39:00-47:28) Dukes shows off his shoe collection (47:29-1:01:57) Austin Rivers comments (1:01:58-1:03:51) Wrapping Up, Conclusion JuJu Lewis, a top class of 2025 quarterback recruit from Dukes' neck of the woods is committed to USC and being pursued by Auburn, but he has scheduled a visit to Indiana. How did that happen, and what does it say about how serious new Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti is about turning around that program? The guys also discuss which teams improved their rosters the most now that the spring transfer portal window has closed. Miami kept adding players, but will those additions help the Hurricanes win more come fall? Andy and Dukes also discuss former NBA guard Austin Rivers’ comment that there were about 30 NBA players who could play in the NFL. Which is the more difficult sport? Also, which NBA stars would we have loved to see in college football? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/ZLv0Jn1EwXo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Dear Andy episode, so your questions drive the show. … Did Andy overreact to what LSU coach Brian Kelly said? … Is Florida State the biggest roadblock to an undefeated Notre Dame season? … Will coaches salaries decline when players are paid directly by schools? … Which of the new members of the ACC will fare the best? (0:00-5:42) Intro - Spencer Danielson Comments (5:43-9:21) Congressional Bill Proposed (9:22-13:18) Washington State NIL Beer (13:19-14:23) Dear Andy Intro (14:24-32:09) Brian Kelly on Transfer Market (32:10-43:19) Notre Dame and an Undefeated Season? (43:20-51:59) Coaches Salaries (52:00-55:25) Georgia since 2019 (55:26-1:03:37) Desperate Schools paying up? (1:03:38-1:04:24) General Booty in EA Sports (1:04:25-1:07:22) Favorite Topics/People to Cover (1:07:23-1:09:38) Conclusion Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/OhwKpaHPNJQ Follow Andy Staples on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Rhoback — the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts — for sponsoring this episode. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for a generous 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. That’s 20 percent off all Performance hoodies, polos, and shorts with code “ANDY”. Should your team be preparing for the first 12-team College Football Playoff? Or should you be bracing yourself for disappointment? Have no fear, because today we’re going to delight and enrage you as Andy and On3 national scout Cody Bellaire pinpoint the ceiling and the floor for EVERY SEC team in 2024. (0:00-11:47) Intro - Brian Kelly on transfer market (11:48-12:14) SEC Preview (12:15-16:29) Cody Bellaire Intro - Doppelgängers (16:30-25:26) Alabama Crimson Tide Floor/Ceiling (25:27-35:00) Florida Gators Floor/Ceiling (35:01-41:18) LSU Tigers Floor/Ceiling (41:19-47:52) Auburn Tigers Floor/Ceiling (47:53-52:47) Ole Miss Rebels Floor/Ceiling (52:48-58:05) Oklahoma Sooners Floor/Ceiling (58:06-1:04:37) Texas Longhorns Floor/Ceiling (1:04:38-1:08:03) Georgia Bulldogs Floor/Ceiling (1:08:04-1:13:58) Tennessee Volunteers Floor/Ceiling (1:13:59-1:17:18) Missouri Tigers Floor/Ceiling (1:17:19-1:22:38) Kentucky Wildcats Floor/Ceiling (1:22:39-1:27:03) South Carolina Gamecocks Floor/Ceiling (1:27:04-1:31:00) Texas A&M Aggies Floor/Ceiling (1:31:01-1:33:54) Mississippi State Bulldogs Floor/Ceiling (1:33:55-1:36:12) Arkansas Razorbacks Floor/Ceiling (1:36:13-1:39:16) Vanderbilt Commodores Floor/Ceiling (1:39:17-1:40:52) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! andystapleson3@gmail.com But first we have to dive into Brian Kelly's comments on the transfer portal, particularly the defensive tackle position Alabama, Georgia, Texas and Ole Miss look like CFP contenders, but should others — looking at you LSU, Missouri and Tennessee — dream just as big? Just how dire are the situations at Arkansas and Florida? And which SEC quarterback does Cody think will shock the nation in 2024? The ULTIMATE SEC Preview for 2024 Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/Z7j8E2UGWFQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The transfer portal is closed, and the last of the entrants are finding new teams. On3’s Pete Nakos joins to break down the action. (0:00-5:49) Intro (5:50-25:44) Pete Nakos Joins to Breakdown Transfer Portal (25:45-37:48) Future of College Football, Court News (37:49-41:19) LSU Intro (41:20-1:04:10) Billy Embody from the Bengal Tiger joins (1:04:11-1:06:10) Conclusion Amorion Walker is the latest Boomerang transfer. Walker played at Michigan last year, transferred to Ole Miss in January and now has decided to transfer back to Michigan. Meanwhile, Alabama DB transfer Peyton Woodyard committed to Oregon. San Jose State CB transfer Jay’Vion Cole, the top remaining DB in the portal, committed to Texas. The landing spot for Oklahoma QB transfer General Booty remains unknown. Andy and Pete also discuss Pete’s story on the possibility that athletes might collectively bargain with schools or conferences even if they aren’t employees. This is what the schools would prefer, but it may not be possible because of a variety of factors. Next, Billy Embody of On3's The Bengal Tiger joins to talk LSU. First, he and Andy put to rest any J.D. PicKell-created debate over the nickname for Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. Billy explains what LSU does now after missing on several key defensive line targets in the spring transfer portal window. He also offers some insight as to how LSU will replace the production of first-round receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. Want to watch the show instead? Join us live, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/zavjRpVgV2U Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-5:27) Intro - Colorado, Dukes the Scoop Intro (5:28-27:44) Dukes the Scoop joins LIVE (27:45-43:06) Deion's Recruiting Style (43:07-49:03) Comparing Deion to Dabo (49:04-54:14) Wrapping up with Dukes (54:15-57:07) Penn State Intro (57:08-1:18:14) Sean Fitz from Blue White Illustrated Joins - Can Penn State make the 12 team playoff? (1:18:15-1:19:53) Conclusion On3’s Phillip Dukes joins Andy to talk Deion Sanders. Dukes released a video over the weekend that attempted to make sense of why everything Sanders does is such a hotbutton topic. Andy and Dukes also tackle the closing of the transfer portal and discuss which teams got better. Next, Sean Fitz of Blue White Illustrated joins to help Andy answer a question that popped up during last week’s Dear Andy episode: Is Penn State on the list of schools where the job description of the head coach simply reads “win the national championship?” Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/eLcXN4p5Dj0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices