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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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On Monday morning, the AP revealed the College Football preseason top 25 poll. While Ohio State and Oregon started off the list, Andy & Ari dive into the rest of the list and the 1st place vote getters. For the first time since 2015, the SEC did not receive a single first place vote in the AP Preseason Poll. Is this the right way? Andy & Ari dissect the list here.

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On Thursday night, Andy had the chance to sit down with ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit in Orlando. Watch here as the notable television analyst sits down with Andy as he explains why Trinidad Chambliss will be this year's face of college football and why Notre Dame is his pick to win the title. Do you agree with Kirk? Is Trinidad Chambliss really going to be the face of college football this year? Is Notre Dame the right choice to win it all this year? A jam-packed show you won't want to miss.

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On Thursday morning, news broke that former Heisman Trophy winner QB Jayden Daniels is filing a cease-and-desist on LSU after Lane Kiffin gave clearance for CB DJ Pickett to wear #5. Is this a big deal? Should Jayden Daniels even worry about this? What about the #9 jersey? Watch here as Andy & Ari break down this entire situation.

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(11:00) Kiffin's Decision

(13:38) Honoring the past with the present

(20:12) Lane Kiffin in this process

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On Tuesday, Julian Sayin joined the show and commented on the significance of the Michigan vs Ohio State rivalry. A few hours later, Bryce Underwood’s interview with John Fanta dropped, and the Michigan QB gave his thoughts on the rivalry. Saying “it’s just another game” with Fanta sparked quite the buzz on Tuesday afternoon. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into the comments made by both quarterbacks on the significance of the rivalry.

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On Tuesday, On3 released its edition of a top 25 preseason poll. With 11 voters, Andy & Ari dissect the top teams on the list, while running through the ones that received first place votes. Did the guys get this top 25 ranking correct? Watch here as Andy & Ari debate the list.

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(9:50) Oregon

(11:10) Texas

(12:32) Georgia

(16:52) Notre Dam

(23:28) Indiana

(24:08) Miami

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On Monday morning, On3’s Chris Low revealed his 2026 Preseason All-American list. With two Ole Miss players making the list at two of the more notable positions, what about the rest of the list? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into the best players on Chris Low’s list and debate whether or not Trinidad Chambliss is truly the best quarterback ahead of the season.

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Back towards the end of July, ESPN released their pre-season FPI rankings along with strength of schedule. With Arkansas at the top of the list in strength of schedule, this got some people thinking, "How do they already know Arkansas has the toughest schedule?" Rhett Lashlee, took to social media to say there is no data to formulate this months before the season starts. Rhett's tweet here: https://x.com/rhettlashlee/status/2082676399148597530?s=20

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As Ohio State's fall camp is underway in Columbus, Ryan Day and the Buckeyes are eyeing a return to the College Football Playoff National Championship. After an early exit to the hands of Miami last year, how should we view OSU heading into this year? With many prominent players like Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and Chris Henry Jr., hwo should Ryan Day's squad feel headed into the season? Watch here as Andy & Ari break it all down here from Ohio State's fall camp.

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As the college football season is rapidly approaching, Andy & Ari run through Andy’s latest prediction of this year’s playoff field. With Georgia as his eventual champion, do you agree with the field that Andy has put together for the upcoming season? Watch here as Andy & Ari run through the entire list of teams who made Andy’s field.

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As fall camp begins all across the country, there are a plethora of quarterback battles that need to be decided. Watch here as On3 insider Pete Nakos joins Andy & Ari from the On3 HQ in Nashville to predict the most notable QB battles across the country.

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(13:07) Tennessee QB battle

(20:07) Florida QB battle

(24:00) Iowa QB battle

(27:56) North Carolina QB battle

(29:50) Clemson QB Battle

(33:46) Closing with Pete

As Andy & Ari welcome in our brand new presenting sponsor in Polymarket, the fellas run through the win total markets on a number of prominent college football teams. Watch here as the guys utilize Polymarket to gauge the 2026 regular season win totals. Which market do you like the most?

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(8:40) Win Totals: Indiana

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(20:50) Auburn

(26:08) Florida

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As Big Ten Media Days have concluded, talking season is officially wrapped up among the power conferences. On Thursday, new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham had some comments on the hate within the rivalry with Ohio State: "I don't think there's any place for that." Should that be the case? Should the Michigan head coach immediately feel disdain for Ohio State? What do you think? Andy & Ari debate.

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As Big Ten Media Days are set to conclude today, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti was one of the last head coaches to take the podium from the Hilton in Chicago. As the reigning national championship head coach, Cignetti had some words as he left the podium that was a jab towards the SEC: "We don't run a hype machine up here in the Midwest. We believe everything is earned, not given. And when we fall short, we say, 'We fell short.' We don't cry a river, whine, and complain. That's why we're the best." Are these comments...

As day two of Big Ten Media Days are underway, Oregon is making their waves through Chicago today and On3’s very own Wilson Alexander had a chance to sit down with the Ducks head coach. Making the College Football Playoff the last two seasons, Oregon has been consistently knocking on the door for a national title. Now, Dan Lanning believes the Ducks are close to securing the title. Watch here as Andy & Ari go in depth on the Ducks in today’s episode.

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As Big Ten Media Days are underway from Chicago, USC head coach Lincoln Riley was the last to take the podium on the first day in Chicago. With a bolstered recruiting class, should Trojans fans expect BIG things in 2026? Lincoln Riley thinks so. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down Lincoln Riley’s newfound expectations with USC.

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Does North Carolina General Manager Michael Lombardi's placement on administrative leave signal the beginning of the end of the Bill Belichick era at UNC? Watch here as Andy & Ari break down the underwhelming tenure Belichick with the Tar Heels and the timing of this decision in Chapel Hill.

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(1:53) Intro: UNC & Michael Lombardi

(9:18) Firing Mack Brown, the Search that followed

(14:55) What's next for UNC?

(18:30) Is UNC a true sleeping giant?

(27:45) Playing TCU in Dublin

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As SEC Media Days wrapped up on Thursday, the last team to take the main podium was the Texas Longhorns. As Steve Sarkisian took the microphone, the Longhorns head coach had to answer many questions on the new-look roster in Austin, which included some notable departures along the way. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down the comments from Steve Sarkisian on the ‘cap space’ he’s had to work with in this offseason college football.

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On Thursday morning, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin took center stage at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. With all eyes on Kiffin, LSU’s newest head coach has kept his eyes off social media. Revealing that his son challenged him to stay off his social media apps, Lane Kiffin suggests his life is for the better with the removal of social media. Is it necessary for the LSU head coach to stay offline and off social media? Andy & Ari discuss the necessity of social media for head coaches in today’s age.

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As Day 3 of SEC Media Days are underway, Kalen DeBoer kicked the morning off in Tampa Bay by answering a number of questions surrounding the Alabama football team, mainly on who will be the starting quarterback in Tuscaloosa this season. As a decision looms between Austin Mack or Keelon Russell, who is the right choice for Alabama? When do the Crimson Tide need to know? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive DEEP into the quarterback competition in Tuscaloosa.

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While SEC Media Days are still underway in Tampa, Florida, Andy released his newest rendition of college football’s hot seat ahead of the 2026 season. With a number of names on the list, who can realistically coach their way off this list? Can Lincoln Riley finally crack the code at USC? Will Bill Belichick ever be successful at North Carolina? Will any resources be given to help these coaches? Listen in as Andy & Ari break down the entire list here.

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As Greg Sankey took the podium in Tampa for SEC Media Days, Michigan dropped their bombshell of a news report simultaneously as the SEC took center stage: At the end of the calendar year, Michigan AD Warde Manuel will be stepping down from his role as UM’s leader in the athletic department. Following an internal investigation after the Sherrone Moore firing, Michigan will have a new athletic director when the calendar turns to 2027. What’s next for UM athletics? Andy & Ari discuss here.

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As ACC Media Days are wrapping up from Charlotte on Friday, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney took the podium on Thursday and made some headlines with his comments. As Swinney referenced his past success on Thursday, Tigers fans just want to see better results on the field. Watch here as Andy & Ari explain why Dabo has to win now and not rely on his past success.

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As ACC Media Days are still underway, Virginia Tech’s newest head coach in James Franklin claimed the Hokies won the offseason. With an overhaul of the roster and higher expectations in Blacksburg, is Virginia Tech the clear offseason winner in college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari debate and rank the top offseason winners thus far.

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(4:22) Offseason Winners - Oklahoma State

(5:38) LSU

(8:05) Virginia Tech

(10:53) USC

(12:53) Michigan

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As the 2026 ACC Media Days are underway, new tiebreaker rules are being introduced to the conference this season. While Duke won the ACC title a season ago, Jim Phillips and the conference are implementing new rules for the title game that would have produced different participants a season ago. Watch here as Andy & Ari explain these new rules and discuss the impact here.

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Over in Stillwater, the Oklahoma State Cowboys welcome its newest head coach in Eric Morris. Coming over from North Texas, Morris brings in a number of new players to the Oklahoma State roster. Watch here as Eric Morris joins Andy & Ari from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas. Do you think the Cowboys will be much improved from a season ago?

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During the 12-team College Football Playoff era, there have been two Big 12 teams make the College Football Playoff: Arizona State and Texas Tech. As Kenny Dillingham looks to bring Arizona State back to the CFP, the Sun Devils received a $10M gift after Dillingham publicly sent an all call for someone to step up. Watch here as Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham joins the show and explains to the fellas how to successfully ask for and receive a $10M donation.

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As Andy & Ari spent this week at Big 12 Media Days, the guys were able to catch up with BYU head coach Kalani Sitake in Frisco, Texas. Losing to Texas Tech a year ago in the Big 12 Championship, Sitake believes the Cougars are on the verge of a championship. Can BYU really capture a title? Kalani Sitake stayed at BYU because he believes the Cougars can. Watch here as Sitake explains why he wants to be similar to Texas Tech and why he chose to stay in Provo over a blue blood program.

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With Big 12 Media Days wrapped up, Andy & Ari are back home and ready to recap what all they covered in Frisco. One notable team out of the Big 12 is TCU. Making it to the national title game after the 2022 season, Sonny Dykes is poised to bring the Horned Frogs back to title contention in the upcoming season. Watch as Andy & Ari are joined by the Horned Frogs head coach here.

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As day two of Big 12 Media Days are underway, Andy & Ari are joined by one of the nation’s most electrifying quarterbacks in all of college football: Arizona’s QB Noah Fifita. Watch here as the prolific QB for the Wildcats joins Andy & Ari to discuss his time in Tucson, playing alongside Tetairoa McMillan, and the legacy he’s leaving behind after this season. Could Fifita end up in New York City at the Heisman Trophy ceremony? Watch here as Andy & Ari are from Frisco, Texas.

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It’s time for talking season! Andy & Ari bring you the LATEST from the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas. Why didn’t commissioner Brett Yormark answer any questions about the Red Raiders? Is it really Texas Tech vs Everybody? A jam packed show from Frisco you won’t want to miss right here.

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Andy & Ari are BACK from vacation, and the guys breakdown USA's big match against Belgium this evening in the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup. While Folarin Balogun received a red card in the last match vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA has suspended his red card, allowing Balogun to play in tonight's match against Belgium. Relating this news to college football, is America like Texas Tech now? Andy & Ari breakdown this piece of news from the US Men's National Soccer Team and relate it to college football. Do you think this is the right move?