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?. On3 national scout Cody Bellaire joins Andy for the 2024 Ultimate College Football Team draft. (0:00-2:21) Intro (2:22-14:50) Cody Bellaire Joins to Introduce the Draft (14:51-18:13) Round 1 (18:14-21:32) Round 2 (21:33-24:15) Round 3 (24:16-28:28) Round 4 (28:29-31:21) Round 5 (31:22-34:45) Round 6 (34:46-37:51) Round 7 (37:52-41:09) Round 8 (41:10-43:49) Round 9 (43:50-48:07) Round 10 (48:08-50:32) Round 11 (50:33-53:00) Round 12 (53:01-55:26) Round 13 (55:27-57:43) Round 14 (57:44-1:00:22) Round 15 (1:00:23-1:02:15) Round 16 (1:02:16-1:03:42) Round 17 (1:03:43-1:06:03) Round 18 (1:06:04-1:08:44) Round 19 (1:08:45-1:10:38) Round 20 (1:10:39-1:13:09) Round 21 (1:13:10-1:16:59) Round 22 - Final Picks (1:17:00-1:21:58) Wrapping Up - Dear Andy tomorrow! [email protected] Andy and Cody each will declare their offensive and defensive schemes. Then they?ll draft the best possible teams to carry out those schemes on the field. Perhaps they?re looking for different quarterbacks, but everyone needs great offensive tackles, edge rushers, defensive backs and receivers. Who will get LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell? Who will get Ohio State?s Caleb Downs? Which general manager/coach will pick the best players for his chosen schemes? Feel free to heckle each pick in the chat. Want to watch the draft instead? Head on over to YouTube, and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/JCeEJI-kEMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hype train for Nebraska freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola is leaving the station, and Andy climbs aboard with Sean Callahan of On3?s Husker Online. Raiola?s spring game performance got the Nebraska fanbase pumped for the future. So what happens next? How does coach Matt Rhule handle the quarterback situation going into preseason camp? And who will help Raiola on offense when fall arrives? (0:00-4:29) Intro (4:30-13:49) Leaders Discussing Settlement of Antitrust Case (13:50-35:14) Sean Callahan from Husker Online Joins (35:15-40:28) Spring Transfer Portal (40:29-1:03:53) Tyler Horka from Blue and Gold joins (1:03:54-1:06:50) Conclusion - Draft Ultimate Teams tomorrow Before that, Andy breaks down the news that the NCAA and major conferences have engaged in settlement talks in the House v. NCAA case. Why does this matter? Because any settlement likely involves the schools promising revenue sharing with the athletes going forward. That would change how the players are compensated, and it likely would lead to collective bargaining. Speaking of which, there was news on that front Monday out of Trent Dilfer?s UAB program. Also, a few more players jumped in the transfer portal ahead of its closing on Tuesday. Alabama freshman safety Peyton Woodyard entered on Monday night. Oregon is the favorite to land him. Nebraska edge rusher Chief Borders also has entered the portal. So has former Washington QB Sam Huard, who spent 2023 at Cal Poly. Offensive lineman Andrew Dennis, the highest ranked signee in Illinois? 2024 class, also entered the portal. Next, Tyler Horka of On3?s Blue and Gold joins to discuss Notre Dame coming out of spring practice. The Fighting Irish got a good look at their quarterback room with presumed starter Riley Leonard recovering from ankle surgery, and the depth ? and lack of QBs jumping in the portal ? should inspire confidence. So should the performance of the receivers in the spring game. Notre Dame didn?t have anywhere near its full group, but the way the available players performed suggests that the passing game should be much more dynamic than it was last season. Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/iEzOKN7GSHs 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. We?re talking about what Oregon should expect from the Big Ten and what the Big Ten should expect from the Ducks, but we also need to acknowledge that elsewhere in the Big Ten, the Dylan Raiola hype machine is operating at full capacity after Raiola?s spring game performance. (0:00-3:32) Intro - Oregon Spring Game (3:33-11:04) Nebraska Spring Game (11:05-25:29) Pete Nakos joins to update on the portal (25:30-36:50) Group of 5 Playoff? (36:51-56:59) Justin Hopkins from ScoopDuck joins (57:00-1:06:39) NFL Draft Recap (1:06:40-1:09:32) EA Sports Cover (1:09:33-1:10:04) Conclusion On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins to discuss the latest on the spring transfer portal window. Oregon State RB transfer Damien Martinez has committed to Miami, and Colorado RB transfer Dylan Edwards has committed to Kansas State. Meanwhile, Colorado wrapped spring practice and continued to add more transfers. That includes RB Rashad Amos, a Miami (Ohio) transfer who originally had planned to go to Mississippi State. Next, Justin Hopkins of Scoop Duck joins to talk about Oregon. The Ducks wrapped spring practice Saturday, and Oklahoma transfer QB Dillon Gabriel looks like he?s been in Eugene forever. We also got a look at a few potential star freshmen on defense, and we got our first look at QB Dante Moore as a Duck. Plus, Andy breaks down the rest of the NFL draft.... 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/31fMSmF-mtY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Philip Dukes break down the first round of the NFL draft. Dukes is Atlanta born and bred, so he has many, many thoughts on the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. after just signing Kirk Cousins in free agency. (0:00-3:34) Intro - Falcons Draft and a Rant (3:35-13:16) Phillip Dukes Joins (13:17-15:42) Who Could Have the Falcons gottens? (15:43-25:13) Draft Recap (25:14-27:15) Mock draft Recap (27:16-29:52) Joe Alt to Chargers (29:53-33:54) Arizona State talent (33:55-37:36) Back to Back Heismans (37:37-39:31) Nate Wiggins (39:32-43:24) Which Party was the best from Draft (43:25-46:54) Favorite Picks Left (46:55-49:47) Malik Nabers Suit (49:48-50:58) Terrion Arnold to Detroit (50:59-55:56) College Football Portal Update (55:57-57:24) Phillip Dukes Monologue (57:25-57:43) Conclusion Andy recaps the performance of his first mock draft, which started out six for six and then totally fell apart afterward. Andy and Dukes also provide a short transfer portal update -- including a Player of Consequence who decided not to enter the portal. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, join us live, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/2dJy0TTsR_o Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It?s a Dear Andy show, and we have a question that will ignite debate throughout the audience. (0:00-2:08) Intro (2:09-4:50) Reggie Bush's Heisman Returns (4:51-6:39) CFP Selection Update - Army/Navy (6:40-21:26) Pete Nakos Joins to recap the portal (21:27-22:05) Dear Andy Intro (22:06-26:47) Top 10 High School Tapes (26:48-28:02) Kyler Murray (28:03-28:55) Allen Iverson (28:56-30:57) Derrick Henry (30:58-32:03) Tavon Austin (32:04-33:53) Vince Young (33:54-36:12) Sam McGuffie (36:13-37:05) Noel Devine (37:06-38:39) Reggie Bush (38:40-40:24) Jadeveon Clowney (40:25-45:24) Sport Wrongs to Right? (45:25-49:18) NFL Draft Philosophy? (49:19-54:35) Any team, Any player, at Any time (54:36-58:29) Covid Athletes and Transfer Portal Era (58:30-1:02:48) Cold Weather in CFP Games? (1:02:49-1:06:14) ESPN TV Deals and the ACC (1:06:15-1:06:48) Conclusion - Happy Draft Day and Congrats to all that get Drafted tonight! But first, On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins us for a transfer portal update. And the portal has been busy. On Wednesday, Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller announced his intention to enter the portal. This is another player of consequence entering the portal. The question now is which non-SEC team will land Miller. Also, former Penn State receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith committed to Auburn. Now it?s time for your questions, including a leadoff question that is sure to ignite debate? In honor of Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back, does Reggie have the greatest high school highlight video of all time? Andy will rank the top 10. Also in honor of Bush getting his Heisman back, what other sports wrongs need to be righted? It?s draft night, and a viewer wants to know how Andy would build a team if he were an NFL general manager. Another viewer wants Andy to match perfect players with perfect teams/situations in the draft. Also, how will weather affect first-round College Football Playoff games? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/lmbj5yFJF1s 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. We?re a day away from the NFL draft, so it?s time for Andy to break down his mock draft. But first, there?s a lot of transfer portal news. 0:00 Intro - Reggie Bush Gets his Heisman Back! 12:56 Intro 14:24 Transfer Portal Update - Colorado 22:08 Other Portal News 27:02 Jesse Simonton joins to talk the NFL Draft 51:57 Jesse Simonton breaks down his top head coaches in college football 1:14:42 Conclusion, Dear Andy Tomorrow - [email protected] The most interesting name is Dylan Edwards, the Colorado tailback who led the Buffaloes in rushing last season. Edwards was one of Deion Sanders? first big flips, choosing Colorado over Notre Dame out of high school. But now Edwards plans to hit the portal. Where will he go? We?re not quite sure, but Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson posted a photo of he and Edwards playing together in pee-wee football. Next, Andy and On3 national writer Jesse Simonton have things to argue about. Andy released his mock draft, while Jesse released his All-College Football team of potential NFL draftees. Jesse also revealed his top 25 college football coaches this week. That topic certainly won?t create any debate in the chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, Caleb Williams was always that good. But he wasn?t the top-ranked quarterback in the recruiting class of 2021. (That guy is still in college.) Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy was as polarizing a college recruit as he is a potential NFL draft pick. (0:00-3:50) Introduction - NFL Draft (3:51-7:52) Charles Power and Cody Bellaire Join, Covid's Impact (7:53-13:29) Caleb Williams, USC (13:30-17:35) Drake Maye, UNC (17:36-19:28) Quinn Ewers Discussion (19:29-24:36) JJ McCarthy, Michigan (24:37-26:49) Jayden Daniels, LSU (26:50-29:25) Overall QB's (29:26-31:31) Jayden Daniels and Innovation in Technology (31:32-34:51) Favorite Prospect - Brock Bowers, Georgia (34:52-36:05) Jonathon Brooks, Texas (36:06-40:36) Can't Miss Recruits: Byron Murphy, Texas (40:37-43:35) Offensive Line Class: Joe Alt, Notre Dame (43:36-46:23) Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (46:24-49:06) Gary Patterson at TCU (49:07-53:22) Guys Not in the Draft (53:23-56:59) Significance of Age (57:00-1:01:00) Guys Not in the Draft, Re-Visited (1:01:01-1:02:05) Conclusion On3 director of ranking Charles Power and national scout Cody Bellaire join Andy to share stories about the players who will be drafted beginning this Thursday when they were high schoolers trying to choose where they would play their college ball. Cody, who used to work in the personnel department at LSU, offers a plausible alternate history where Williams winds up in Baton Rouge playing for Ed Orgeron. Charles discusses how low-key Jayden Daniels' recruitment to Arizona State was. Charles also explains how the Joe Alt who came out of high school in Minnesota was not nearly as easy to project as the version of Alt who is leaving Notre Dame and heading to anchor some NFL team?s offensive line for the next 10 years. Plus, the guys pay tribute to the Patron Saint of Projection ? former TCU coach Gary Patterson. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! 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. (0:00-9:07) Intro - Texas Spring Game (9:08-13:15) Michigan Spring Game (13:16-17:09) USC Spring Game (17:10-18:45) Transfer Portal Update - Cormani McClain (18:46-38:31) Pete Nakos Joins to recap the overall transfer portal (38:32-59:39) Trevor Sikkema Joins to preview the NFL Draft (59:40-1:02:13) Conclusion Another set of spring games is over, and it?s time to TOTALLY OVERREACT ABOUT ARCH MANNING. Sure, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made it abundantly clear that Quinn Ewers is the Texas starter and that he just really wanted to give Manning a chance to play significant snaps in the spring game. But that?s not how the Internet works, Sark. Meanwhile, Michigan wrapped spring practice, and it appears the Wolverines? QB competition will come down to Alex Orji and Davis Warren ? unless Michigan coaches decide to dip into the transfer portal for a QB. So far, no QB that would appear worthy of Michigan?s starting job has entered the portal. That brings us to a transfer portal update from On3 national writer Pete Nakos. The weekend brought a lot of official visits, a few commitments and a few new entries. Next, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins to break down Thursday?s NFL Draft. Trevor is a massive college football fan who also happens to be a draft analyst, and he?ll help explain some of the more interesting swings in draft conventional wisdom. For instance, former Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy is now being mocked as a likely top-10 pick. How did he climb draft boards so fast? 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/6tylO-YDous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and new customers receive $150 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Fanduel recently released odds on which teams will make the 12-team College Football Playoff. Is your team favored? (0:00-4:06) Introduction (4:07-15:28) Transfer Portal Update - Jaden Rashada (15:29-21:50) Damien Martinez Visit (21:51-37:37) LSU WR Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Cortez Hankton Jr. Joins (37:38-1:03:22) On3's National Scout Cody Bellaire Joins to discuss how the transfer portal ACTUALLY works (1:03:23-1:04:55) Conclusion The transfer portal is expecting a very interesting entrant soon. Quarterback Jaden Rashada, whose original signing with Florida disintegrated after a collective reneged on a contract that purported to be worth $13.8 million over four years, is leaving Arizona State after one season in Tempe. Where might he wind up? On3?s Pete Nakos reported he possibly could be headed to an SEC school. Next, LSU receivers coach/co-offensive coordinator Cortez Hankton Jr. joins the show. Hankton will be in the green room at the draft next week with former Tigers receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., who are expected to be picked in the first round. Hankton, who came to LSU from Georgia and who could have as many as six former players drafted next week, discusses how those two developed into first-rounders. Later, On3 national scout Cody Bellaire explains how college personnel departments are handling the transfer portal window. Bellaire, who worked in the personnel departments at LSU, Texas A&M and Texas Tech, breaks down exactly how the process works from a player deciding to enter the portal to choosing a new school. Want to watch the show instead? Join us live on YouTube, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/mmwTheMEUIQ Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It?s a Dear Andy show, but first, a transfer portal update. We?ve got a player of consequence alert at Louisville. Meanwhile, a few quarterbacks jumped in Wednesday. (0:00-5:30) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal (5:31-6:46) Dear Andy Intro (6:47-13:35) Why the underwhelming spring portal cycle? (13:36-36:59) Which teams NEED to win a national title? (37:00-48:59) Deion's Recruiting Strategy (49:00-53:49) Number of wins or Strength of Schedule? (53:50-56:21) Scholarship Limits? (56:22-59:53) NCAA's rules on tampering/contacting players (59:54-1:03:28) Matt's Detailed Realignment Proposal (1:03:29-1:10:42) Interest in College Football as a whole (1:10:43-1:11:26) Conclusion Next, it?s time to answer your questions? Why is the spring portal window less lively than (some people) advertised? Which programs need to win a national title the most? Are Deion Sanders? sons better recruiters than Coach Prime himself? Which will be more important to the College Football Playoff selection committee ? wins or strength of schedule? Plus much more? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube or Twitter (@Andy_Staples) and join us LIVE from 8-9 am et https://youtube.com/live/amHDpFDxJ48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas and Oklahoma are headed into the SEC this season, and both wrap spring football this weekend. (0:00-7:08) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal's MOST IMPACTFUL Player Enters (7:09-15:58) Shilo Sanders Instagram Story, Analysis on Colorado (15:59-22:03) Super League Divisions (22:04-40:53) Deep Dive into Texas Football (40:54-1:03:16) Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game Preview (1:03:17-1:15:02) Michigan Cheeseburger-Gate settled (1:15:03-1:16:46) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! [email protected] Bobby Burton of On Texas Football joins to discuss how the Longhorns can tweak an already loaded roster as they prepare for year one in their new league. Plus, will a spring game that might feature only cameo appearances from a lot of starters ? including QB1 Quinn Ewers ? mean big playing time for backup QB Arch Manning? Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia III of On3?s Sooner Scoop break down Oklahoma as the Sooners prepare to wrap their third spring practice under Brent Venables. Offensive line remains a question mark. What does that mean for the development of new starting quarterback Jackson Arnold? Also, how much different is Oklahoma?s roster makeup since the Sooners decided three years ago to join the SEC? Andy updates the transfer portal, which opened Tuesday. A few players who could contribute to contending teams have tossed in their names now. Plus, Sportico obtained a potential conference breakdown from a pitch deck for the college football super league idea that arrived with a thud a few years ago. It helps explain why the idea got zero traction with the people who make the decisions. Michigan and the NCAA have negotiated a resolution to (mostly) wrap up the case commonly known as Cheeseburgergate. The school and some current and former coaches have agreed to punishments for recruiting violations committed during the pandemic. The one former coach who did not agree to any sort of resolution? Jim Harbaugh. The former Michigan and current Los Angeles Chargers head coach did not take part in the settlement and has continued to fight the accusations against him. Clayton Sayfie of On3?s The Wolverine joined to discuss what this means for the Wolverines and for Harbaugh. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, where you can join us LIVE at 8 am et M-F https://youtube.com/live/ltuXoj1oYss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The transfer portal is open again, and On3 national writer Pete Nakos joins Andy to discuss which players jumped in and which teams will be shopping. (0:00-8:25) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal is OPEN (8:26-25:53) Pete Nakos joins to layout the Transfer Portal (25:54-47:36) Tim Watts from Bama Online joins (47:37-1:04:03) UNLV OC Brennan Marion joins (1:04:04-1:09:11) Conclusion - Ole Miss Spring Game Recap Plus, Tim Watts of On3?s Bama Online joins Andy to discuss Alabama?s spring game, which featured Nick Saban as a spectator and our first look at Jalen Milroe in Kalen DeBoer?s offense. Next, UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion joins the show to talk about the Go Go Offense, a two-back, triple-option based scheme that features frequent deep shots down the field. Yes, it?s as fun as it sounds. Marion discusses his first season calling the offense in the FBS and how it can evolve in year two in Las Vegas. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE from 8 am et to 9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/52MUcWGceik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-7:42) Intro - Spring Ball Whiparound (7:43-23:49_ Spencer Holbrook from Letterman Row Joins (23:50-36:29) Nick De La Torre from gators online joins (36:30-56:41) Pete Nakos joins to preview the spring transfer portal (56:42-57:45) Conclusion - See you tomorrow! A lot of schools wrapped spring practice Saturday, and Andy breaks down some of the most interesting elements from the spring games at Georgia, Penn State, Miami, LSU and others. Spencer Holbrook of On3?s Lettermen Row joins to break down the Ohio State spring game. Does the QB1 job belong to Will Howard, or does Devin Brown still have a chance. Is freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith as good as advertised? Next, Nick De La Torre of On3?s Gators Online joins to talk Florida?s spring game. Fans got their first look at freshman QB D.J. Lagway. How exciting was his debut? Can Florida?s defense improve enough to help the Gators manage a brutal schedule? Finally, On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins the show to preview the spring transfer portal window. We already know some names (Oregon State RB Damien Martinez, Penn State WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith) likely headed into the portal when it opens Wednesday. But how many players will jump in, and how radically will that affect some teams? Want to watch the show instead? Join us on YouTube LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/e9RtF-YXktc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and new customers receive $150 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Get signed up now and be ready for both Final Fours! Scott Drew is staying at Baylor, Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and Kentucky is bringing one of its own back to Lexington. After Chip and Joanna Gaines bested the Big Blue Nation and Drew chose to remain Baylor?s coach, the Wildcats hired BYU coach Mark Pope, the captain of Kentucky's 1996 national title team. (0:00-26:04) Intro - Kentucky Hires Mark Pope as new head coach (26:05-32:47) Spring Football Previews (32:48-46:27) Miami's Mishael Powell joins (46:28-58:50) Ole Miss Preview with Zach Berrry (58:51-1:01:50) UCF Knights Preview (1:01:51-1:10:13) RB RJ Harvey Joins (1:10:14-1:17:14) UCF WR Kobe Hudson (1:17:15-1:18:16) Conclusion Next, it?s a spring football extravaganza as we do a deep dive into three teams having spring games this weekend. First, Miami safety Meesh Powell joins the show to explain why he decided to transfer to the Hurricanes from Washington shortly after starting the national title game. Powell talks about his new teammates, including former Apple Cup rival Cam Ward. Next, Zach Berry of On3?s OM Spirit joins to discuss an Ole Miss spring game that will embrace a very different format. How different? Joey ?Jaws? Chestnut is prominently involved. Later, Andy talks to UCF tailback R.J. Harvey and receiver Kobe Hudson about returning to a team that could improve a lot in its second season in the Big 12. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/vwiJaFH84O8 Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It?s a very special Dear Andy, because we?re joined by On3?s newest star. Steve Wiltfong, the greatest recruiting reporter on the planet, has joined the company as the VP of recruiting and transfer portal. Steve and Andy will answer your questions, including? (0:00-2:02) Intro with Steve Wiltfong (2:03-5:42) Bear Alexander - Transfer Portal Update (5:43-9:02) John Calipari Introduced at Arkansas (9:03-16:35) NIL with 4 & 5 Stars (16:36-24:38) Keeping Up with Spring Football (24:39-32:31) Dabo Swinney Strategy (32:32-39:04) Blue Bloods and Final Four in Basketball Arena? (39:05-48:08) Texas Recruiting Update (48:09-54:11) Josh Allen's Recruiting (54:12-56:04) Coach's Contracts (56:05-1:01:33) Nathan Asks a Question with a Special Guest - Congrats Nathan! (1:01:34-1:04:08) Conclusion with Steve (1:04:09-1:05:06) Wrapping Up For four- and five-star recruits, what percent of decisions are coming down to an extra 10-20 percent of NIL? Or is it even possible to know? With Dabo Swinney?s refusal to embrace the transfer portal, do you think it is at all possible for him and Clemson to return to the success that they were at a few years ago? Is he a good enough recruiter and/or developer of talent to not need the transfer portal at all? And do you think there is any coach in the country who could succeed with this strategy (not taking players from the portal) besides Dabo? Which quarterback will Texas land for the class of 2025? What?s the most important thing to look for in a spring game? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live, M-F, at 8 am et! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Calipari has said goodbye to Kentucky but has yet to officially say hello to Arkansas. Andy breaks down farewell videos from John and Ellen Calipari and handicaps the Kentucky hoops coaching search. (0:00-20:05) Intro - Calipari Confirms He's Leaving Kentucky (20:06-24:17) Transfer Portal Ramping Back Up - Bear Alexander (24:18-28:49) Oregon State RB Damien Martinez to enter (28:50-30:40) Indiana State's Robbie Avila to enter portal (30:41-37:14) Florida State vs ACC Update (37:15-1:05:49) Jake Rowe from Dawgs HQ joins (1:05:50-1:07:09) Dear Andy Tomorrow! [email protected] Meanwhile, the football transfer portal is about to get some action. The window for undergraduate transfers doesn?t open until Monday, but two big names indicated on Tuesday that they plan to enter the portal when it opens. USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander ? perhaps the biggest mover in last year?s spring portal when he went from Georgia to the Trojans ? plans to move again. Meanwhile, Oregon State tailback Damien Martinez ? who averaged 6.1 yards a carry for the Beavers last year ? also plans to enter the portal. The basketball portal remains busy as well. Indiana State?s Robbie Avila ? affectionately known as Cream Abdul-Jabbar or Larry Nerd ? has entered his name into the portal. Is he following former Sycamores coach Josh Schertz to Saint Louis? Or is he looking elsewhere? In a Tallahassee courtroom, a judge denied the ACC?s request to stay Florida State?s lawsuit against the league. A North Carolina judge denied Florida State?s request last week to stay the ACC?s suit against the Seminoles in that state. That means things are about to get pretty messy, and the suits involving Clemson and the ACC in South Carolina and North Carolina haven?t even gotten rolling yet. Next, Jake Rowe of On3?s Dawgs HQ previews Georgia?s spring game. The Bulldogs are loaded again, but how exactly will they replace production from stars such as Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey? 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/o29GGoriBcg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn is the national champion for the second consecutive season after dominating Purdue in the national title game on Monday night. Boilermakers star Zach Edey scored 37 points, but the Huskies held Purdue to only seven 3-point shots all game, and Purdue only made one. Meanwhile, four UConn starters scored in double figures. Guard Tristen Newton led the way with 20 points. (0:00-4:18) Intro - UConn wins back to back titles (4:19-27:09) James Fletcher III Joins to recap UConn's run (27:10-30:14) Calipari and Arkansas Update (30:15-43:33) Kentucky's New Head Coach (43:34-48:21) Calipari's Fit in Fayetteville (48:22-49:01) Georgia Update Tomorrow (49:02-59:07) Clemson Update (59:08-1:02:37) Conclusion (1:02:38-1:05:57) Update from Dukes the Scoop and the Five Star Flex (1:05:58-1:07:04) Nakosifications on the Way, Talk to you tomorrow Where does UConn rank among the nation?s top programs after six national titles since 1999? Where does Huskies coach Dan Hurley rank among basketball coaches working today? On3?s James Fletcher III helps Andy break it down. Meanwhile, we?re still waiting for official word that John Calipari is leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. That should come Tuesday, but a few potential Kentucky candidates have already removed their names from consideration. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live, M-F, 8-9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/BB4MAr8fMEw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to watch the national title game without cable? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D (0:00-7:30) Intro - John Calipari to Arkansas (7:31-32:39) Instant Reaction of Calipari to Arkansas (32:40-58:17) Dawn Staley, South Carolina win the National Championship, Mike Uva joins (58:18-1:09:45) National Title Game Preview with James Fletcher III (1:09:46-1:10:45) Conclusion: Tennessee hires Kim Caldwell as next women's basketball coach ESPN and multiple Arkansas media outlets are reporting that Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is in talks to take the same job at Arkansas. Calipari, who has been under fire at Kentucky for early NCAA Tournament exits, would reset his clock. Arkansas would get the splash hire it desires after losing Eric Musselman to USC. Kentucky, meanwhile, gets to hire a new coach without paying Calipari a penny. Andy and On3's James Fletcher III discuss what it all means. On Sunday, South Carolina avenged its last loss and capped a perfect season with an 87-75 win against Iowa in Sunday?s national title game. Mike Uva of On3?s Gamecock Central joins to discuss how coach Dawn Staley?s team maintained its dominance all season. Iowa?s Caitlin Clark finished her college career with a 30-point game, but it wasn?t enough to slow the Gamecocks. Mike also fills us in on South Carolina?s spring football practice. The Gamecocks are coming off a 5-7 season and face a rough schedule that includes games against LSU, Alabama, Ole Miss and Oklahoma. James returns to preview Monday?s men?s national title game. We?re getting the best big man matchup in years in 7-foot-4 Purdue center Zach Edey versus 7-2 UConn center Donovan Clingan. The Huskies have mauled every team in their path the past two NCAA tournaments. Can the Boilermakers keep them from repeating? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube now and join us from 8-9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/VvrqzWCD2QU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and receive $200 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Get signed up now and be ready for both Final Fours! Want to watch the Final Four without cable? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D (0:00-18:20) Intro - Men's and Women's Final Four Preview (18:21 -20:55) Eric Musselman to USC (20:56-29:24) Dylan Raiola at the Podium (29:25-30:10) Roddy Jones from the ACC network joins (30:11-35:51) Clemson Preview (35:52-38:06) Florida State Preview (38:07-42:21) NC State Preview (42:22-44:52) Louisville Preview (44:53-49:17) Miami Preview (49:18-51:15) Conclusion with Roddy Jones (51:16-1:03:36) Final Four Preview with James Fletcher (1:03:37-1:09:29) FInal Four PICKS (1:09:30-1:10:06) Conclusion - Have a good weekend, see you Monday! It?s a packed Friday! We?ve got two Final Fours to talk about. We?ve also got some football. It?s Iowa against UConn and South Carolina against N.C. State in the women?s Final Four, and all eyes are on Iowa?s Caitlin Clark and UConn?s Paige Bueckers. Clark always wanted to play for UConn, but Bueckers was the prized player the Huskies recruited in the class of 2020. Only one will lead her team to the national title game. Meanwhile, two N.C. State basketball teams are trying to shock the world. The N.C. State women play undefeated South Carolina, while the Wolfpack men will face Purdue on Saturday. We?ll also be talking N.C. State football. The Wolfpack play their spring game on Saturday, and so does Clemson. So we?re bringing in the great Roddy Jones of the ACC Network to discuss the biggest storylines in the league. And Roddy is very intrigued by new N.C. State quarterback Grayson McCall. Also, Nebraska?s quarterbacks met the media Thursday, which meant we got to see freshman Dylan Raiola?s first interview as a Cornhusker. Andy breaks it down. Next, On3?s James Fletcher III joins to discuss the men?s Final Four. Can UConn keep covering every spread, or can Alabama challenge the Huskies in a shootout? How will the matchup of N.C. State?s D.J. Burns Jr. and Purdue?s Zach Edey play out? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, join us live 8-9 am et, M-F! https://youtube.com/live/ITX5sT0MGJk Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to watch the Final Four without cable? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D (0:00-13:59) Intro - Super League Discussion (14:00-29:59) Andrew Marchand from the Athletic joins to discuss the Super League (30:00-33:51) Dear Andy Intro (33:52-43:56) TV Ratings and Caitlin Clark (43:57-53:09) Zach Edey (53:10-58:14) Marvin Harrison Jr and Malik Nabers... Next AJ Green and Julio Jones? (58:15-1:02:44) Kalen DeBoer's first year schedule (1:02:45-1:08:27) Weddings in the Fall (1:08:28-1:12:47) Delegation Question from Producer River (1:12:48-1:13:43) Conclusion It?s a Dear Andy show, but first we?ve got to talk about a very interesting development. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that a group of movers and shakers ? including multiple university presidents, a key search firm executive and a high-ranking NFL executive ? are trying to create a college football super league that would provide a workable path forward (read: less lawsuits) while also not cutting out more than half the current FBS teams. The idea, brought forward by a group that includes NFL No. 2 Brian Rolapp and search firm executive Len Perna, would include all the current FBS programs but would be split into multiple divisions. There would be promotion and relegation between divisions. The league would serve as the employer for the players and would collectively bargain with the players. Andrew Marchand, who wrote The Athletic story along with Stewart Mandel, joins to discuss why they?re going public now and if there is any real chance this might happen. Spoiler alert: The Big Ten, the SEC and the TV networks do not seem supportive. Next, Andy answers your questions: How many college football games in 2024 will have more viewers than the LSU-Iowa women?s Elite Eight game played Monday? Is there a college football equivalent to the way referees call games involving Purdue basketball star Zach Edey? How many games does Kalen DeBoer have to win in year one at Alabama to keep the fanbase happy? And much, much more? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, https://youtube.com/live/2AhHqfil2v4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to watch the Final Four without cable? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D (0:00-5:10) Intro - College Basketball News with Eric Musselman and Bronny James (5:11-18:59) Jesse Simonton Joins (19:00-23:32) What Teams can win it all? (23:33-43:47) Which Stone do you choose? (43:48-45:47) Conclusion with Jesse (45:48-1:09:14) Spencer Holbrook joins to discuss Ohio State (1:09:15-1:11:31) Conclusion/Wrapping Up - Dear Andy Tomorrow! [email protected] On3 national writer Jesse Simonton joins Andy to debate which teams have a real chance to win the 2024 college football national title. Jesse wrote a column this week detailing which teams had real chances to be the first champion to emerge from a 12-team College Football Playoff. That format matters a lot. A team now must win at least three and possibly four consecutive games against the best of the best to claim the national title. Who is deep enough to survive that gauntlet? But Andy wonders if any team is deep enough in the transfer portal era to avoid a surprise loss. Next, Spencer Holbrook of On3?s Lettermen Row joins to talk Ohio State as the Buckeyes ? one of the teams that definitely belong on the can-win-the-national-title-list ? continue spring practice. This is the most loaded Ohio State roster in years, but how do the pieces fit together? Is Kansas State transfer Will Howard definitely QB1, or does Devin Brown still have a chance? How does Alabama transfer Caleb Downs change the defense? Is receiver Jeremiah Smith, the nation?s top recruit in the class of 2024, as good as advertised? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/d1WxeD5kH40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to watch the Final Four without cable? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D (0:00-9:09) Intro - LSU vs Iowa, WBB Recap, Final Four (9:10-33:26) Kyle Huesmann from the Hawkeye Report joins to go in-depth on Iowa Women's Hoops (33:27-39:24) Transition, Subscribe to Hawkeye Report, On3's Iowa Site! (39:25-1:00:31) Jim Nagy joins to discuss DJ Burns, NFL Draft (1:00:32-1:01:46) Conclusion - Checking in on Ohio State tomorrow! Caitlin Clark dominated the national title game rematch between Iowa and LSU. Clark scored 41 points, dished out 12 assists and grabbed seven rebounds as the Hawkeyes beat the Tigers 94-87 to advance to the Final Four in Cleveland. Kyle Huesmann of The Hawkeye Report was in Albany for the fireworks, and he joins Andy to discuss a game that was a classic for a half before LSU went cold from the floor. Next, Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy joins Andy to play one of Andy?s favorite games: Which March Madness star could make a fortune in the NFL? This year?s candidate is N.C. State big man D.J. Burns, who might have missed his calling as a cornerstone left tackle (he?s also VERY good at basketball). Jim also weighs in on the Marvin Harrison Jr./Malik Nabors WR1 debate and updates us on the draft stock of Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix and Spencer Rattler. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live, 8-9 am ET, M-F! https://youtube.com/live/SqpG_RtUeDM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to watch the Final Four without cable? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Did your team qualify for the Final Four this weekend? Want to head to Arizona for the games? Gametime has the tickets you want. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-8:50) Intro - Final Four is SET! (8:51-28:18) Kalen DeBoer joins the show (28:19-32:38) Kalen DeBoer Wrap Up (32:39-35:15) Women's Basketball: LSU vs Iowa tonight (35:16-37:30) Final Four is set and James Fletcher III joins (37:31-44:12) NC State vs Purdue Conversation (44:13-53:57) Alabama vs UConn (53:58-59:54) Wrapping Up with James Fletcher (59:55-1:03:13) Conclusion HUGE GUEST ALERT: Andy visited with new Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer in Tuscaloosa, and DeBoer explained how he plans to attack replacing the GOAT Nick Saban. DeBoer talked about the unique challenge of taking over an ultra-successful program rather than one that changed coaches because things weren?t working. DeBoer discussed how he wants the offense to look, and he went over the learning curve for quarterback Jalen Milroe and the rest of Alabama?s signal-callers. DeBoer also went in-depth on how important it was to get recruits to Tuscaloosa this spring so they could see for themselves that while the coaching staff is new, the standard at Alabama hasn?t changed. Next, Andy and On3?s James Fletcher III break down the Elite Eight games and look forward to the Final Four. Is the matchup of N.C. State?s D.J. Burns Jr. and Purdue?s Zach Edey the most fun clash we?ve seen in the post in a Final Four game this century? Can Alabama and its rotating cast of stars be the team that finally challenges UConn in a tournament game? Or will the Huskies keep rolling into the national title game? Subscribe to On3! ?? youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Listen to Andy Staples On3 on podcast! Spotify ? : https://open.spotify.com/show/5AhQ4d2m5TQu5Q2vkwtxjt?si=d9016221aa2a4427 Apple?:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-staples-on3/id1695325427 Follow Andy Staples on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples Follow Andy Staples on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_staples Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/ Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to sneak in those tournament games while at work? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D (0:00-6:40) Intro - Recapping a Wild Thursday in the Sweet 16 (6:41-6:59) James Fletcher III joins to recap Thursday night's action (7:00-9:44) Alabama 89, North Carolina 87 (9:45-11:00) Clemson 77, Arizona 72 (11:01-16:05) Alabama's Accomplishments this Season (16:06-19:09) Deeper Dive into Clemson's Run (19:10-21:09) Transfer Guys in the Tournament (21:10-32:49) UConn 82, San Diego State 52 (32:50-40:19) Illinois 72, Iowa State 69 (40:20-43:34) Previewing Friday's Sweet 16 Games - Duke vs Houston (43:35-49:18) NC State vs Marquette (49:19-54:09) Midwest Region - Tennessee vs Creighton (54:10-59:55) Purdue vs Gonzaga (59:56-1:00:16) Conclusion Half the Elite Eight is set and if Thursday is any indication, Friday will be a wild night of basketball. Andy and On3?s James Fletcher III break it all down. For possibly the first time all season, Alabama?s defense matched its offense and the Crimson Tide beat North Carolina in a thriller that ended with multiple Grant Nelson blocks. Alabama will face Clemson, which beat Arizona on a night when the Wildcats inexplicably kept shooting threes that wouldn?t go down when easier scoring options were available. In the East Region, Illinois is headed to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005 after beating Iowa State. The Cyclones brought their usual suffocating defense, but the Illini matched it and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 and helped seal the win with a breakaway dunk. Illinois will face defending national champ Connecticut in the Elite Eight. The Huskies went cold late in the first half Thursday but roared to life in the second half and crushed San Diego State by 30 in a rematch of last season?s national title game. Friday, South No. 1 seed Houston plays Duke, while Marquette plays tourney darling N.C. State. In the Midwest region, Tennessee plays Creighton and top-seeded Purdue plays Gonzaga. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube - Join us live at 8 am et, M-F, don't forget to subscribe so you NEVER miss an episode of Andy Staples On3: https://youtube.com/live/VCS9nYJYUCU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to sneak in those tournament games while at work? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D This show also is sponsored by FanDuel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and receive $200 in bonus bets with a $5 bet. (0:00-2:23) Intro - Sweet 16 Starts tonight! (2:24-7:28) NCAA Banning Prop Bets? (7:29-14:55) Who is WR1 in NFL Draft? (14:56-34:14) Tennessee Center Cooper Mays Joins (34:15-37:59) Dear Andy Begins - Covering Spring Games (38:00-50:36) NFL QB Draft Class - 1983 or 1999? (50:37-55:55) Best College Basketball Job (55:56-1:01:54) Top offenses in 2024 (1:01:55-1:05:39) Princely Umanmielen's Comments and Ole Miss Recruiting? (1:05:40-1:13:06) Florida State and ACC Realignment (1:13:07-1:15:10) Robert Downey Jr., the best Nick Saban? (1:15:11-1:16:02) Conclusion - March Madness is Upon us.... again! It?s a Dear Andy show, but first we?ve got some news and a very special guest. NCAA president Charlie Baker wants sportsbooks to stop taking prop bets involving college athletes. LSU receiver Malik Nabors ran a blazing 40-yard dash at the Tigers? pro day. Could he be the first receiver off the board, or will it be Ohio State?s Marvin Harrison Jr.? Next, Tennessee center Cooper Mays joins Andy to talk manning the middle of one of the fastest offenses in college football. How different might the Volunteers look with Nico Iamaleava at quarterback? Mays also explains what it?s like to snap and then try to block a 330-pound future first-rounder. Next, it?s time for Andy to answer your questions? Is this quarterback draft class closer to 1983 or 1999? If Kentucky is the best job in college football, what is the best job in college basketball? Which college football offenses will be the most improved in 2024? And more? Want to watch the show instead? Join us on YouTube, M-F, 8 am et! Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As March Madness takes a little hiatus, we turn to some more college football talk from the On3 Studios in Nashville. J.D. PicKell joins to discuss the new NFL rule changes and how it could translate over to the collegiate ranks. We also discuss Ole Miss transfer DE Princely Umanmielen and his comments at a media availability. How will Nebraska look with their new athletic director in Troy Dannen? All answered in this edition of Andy Staples On3 (0:00-0:49) Intro (0:50-21:53) NFL Rule Changes (21:54-38:25) Princely Umanmielen, Florida Discussion (38:26-54:14) Nebraska AD Troy Dannen Introductory Press Conference (54:15-57:58) Conclusion - Dear Andy Tomorrow! Email your questions to [email protected] Want to watch the show on YouTube? Join us live at 8 am et, M-F, on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/ljlefKG9Oi4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to sneak in those tournament games while at work? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D 0:00 Intro - Coach Cal Update, Lance Leipold 5:09 Lance Leipold Interview 30:58 Lance Leipold Wrap Up 34:38 Nick Roush Joins the Show to update Calipari 1:00:23 Conclusion with Calipari Lance Leipold has worked a miracle at Kansas, and he explains how what he learned coaching in Division III ultimately helped him turn the worst program in the power conferences into a team that went 9-4 last season and kept together a core that will enter the 2024 season expecting big things. The Jayhawks are adjusting to change, though. Penn State hired away offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, and Leipold hired veteran coordinator Jeff Grimes to take over an offense led by human highlight reel Jalon Daniels. Kansas also will be playing its games in Kansas City while the Jayhawks? home stadium is being rebuilt in Lawrence. A time traveler from 2019 wouldn?t believe one of the clauses that was written into the contract with the Chiefs? stadium. Next, Andy and Nick Roush of Kentucky Sports Radio break down the John Calipari situation at Kentucky. Calipari is scheduled to meet with Wildcats athletic director Mitch Barnhart on Tuesday, but Calipari?s appearance on his radio show Monday night certainly seems to suggest he?s coming back for another season. That?s going to frustrate a lot of the fanbase. What does Calipari need to do to win back that group? And more importantly, what does he need to do to get out of the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament? Want to watch the show instead? Join us on YouTube or Twitter each morning, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/3JrRPS5euso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to sneak in those tournament games while at work? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D 0:00 Intro 2:15 Georgia RB Trevor Etienne Arrested 3:36 USC's Recruiting Weekend 8:47 James Fletcher III Joins to Recap March Madness 18:10 Duke Blue Devils 20:02 UConn 21:47 Iowa State vs Illinois 23:34 SEC and ACC Discussion 35:17 Tennessee & Creighton, Rick Barnes 42:26 John Calipari's Future 53:09 Michigan Hires Dusty May 57:05 Louisville Update, Conclusion - Lance Leipold tomorrow! Before we talk hoops, a little football news. Georgia running back Trevor Etienne, who just arrived from Florida, was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with DUI. Meanwhile, USC had a big recruiting day Sunday as the Trojans try to address their defensive issues. They flipped a defensive tackle from Georgia and landed commitments from a highly rated edge rusher and safety for the class of 2025. The Sweet 16 is set, and it?s pretty chalky. But it took a miraculous overtime escape by South No. 1 seed Houston against Texas A&M to get there. The Cougars had four players foul out Sunday night and still managed to pull off a 100-95 win. Also, On3?s James Fletcher III caught a leg whip from Houston?s J?Wan Roberts when Roberts dove over press row for a loose ball in overtime. James joins Andy to talk about the wild finish in Memphis and the rest of the tournament action? UConn looks like a machine that could roll to a second consecutive national title? Purdue dispatched Northwestern with ease. North Carolina handled Michigan State. Chalk in the round of 32 means big matchups in the Sweet 16. Andy and James get you ready for Alabama-North Carolina, Houston-Duke, Purdue-Gonzaga and Illinois-Iowa State. Plus, Michigan hires Dusty May away from Florida Atlantic. Also, Kentucky hasn?t made a decision regarding John Calipari yet. That could happen early this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to sneak in those tournament games while at work or on the go? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D 0:00 Intro - Kansas vs Samford Recap 4:30 Is Calipari done at Kentucky? 21:58 Kentucky vs Oakland Recap 26:23 Best of KSR Callers, Part 1 31:08 Best of KSR Callers, Part 2 33:46 Thursday Games Recap: Duquesne to Start 43:06 Friday Preview 52:46 Conclusion: Happy March Madness The Madness began in earnest Thursday with an upset that sent shockwaves throughout college basketball. The one thing Kentucky coach John Calipari couldn?t do was lose to Oakland and he? lost to Oakland. On3?s James Fletcher III joins to discuss the biggest story in the sport and the rest of Thursday?s action. Kentucky hasn?t made the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2019, and seemingly the entire Kentucky fanbase has turned against Calipari. But his buyout is massive. The Jimbo Fisher parallels are strong, right down to the amount it will take to fire him. Meanwhile, Oakland coach Greg Kampe, who has coached the Golden Grizzlies for 40 YEARS, notched his biggest win as a head coach. Not to be outdone, soon-to-retire Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot notched another one for the longtime veteran coaches as the Dukes upset No. 6 seed BYU. Gonzaga dispatched mid-major darling McNeese with shocking ease, and Oregon showed again that its a different team when healthy by beating No. 6 seed South Carolina. What fun will Friday bring? Andy and James will help set you up for all the action. Want to watch the show and join the LIVE Chat instead? Join us live on YouTube here, M-F, 8 am et: https://youtube.com/live/vuWzrgGX23s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need to sneak in those tournament games while at work? Prime Video has you covered. Watch every game live, on your phone, on your laptop, or relax and watch at home on Prime Video, with a subscription. Prime Video gives you choices to add on channels like Paramount Plus and Max, both featuring March Madness tournament games, all in one place. It?s March, it?s Madness, stream it all on Prime Video. Learn more now? https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_spo_c_rEmqNT_6_2?contentType=tournament&contentId=amzn1.dv.icid.64a44c0e-3ac7-4b14-ad4d-c2a438001f2c&jic=8%7CEgNhbGw%3D (0:00-3:17) Intro (3:18-8:38) Update on ACC, North Carolina, etc (8:39-29:07) Tim Watts joins to update on all things Bama (29:08-34:13) Phillip Dukes joins in on Dear Andy (34:14-42:15) Basketball Coaches vs Football Coaches (42:16-47:59) SEC Kick-Off Times with New TV Deal (48:00-51:59) Washington AD job vs Nebraska AD job (52:00-1:00:23) Buyouts? (1:00:24-1:02:14) Computer Laptop Organized Win Nexus this year? (1:02:15-1:12:08) Top Sites in Men's and Women's March Madness Tournaments (1:12:09-1:27:56) Dear Dukes, Deion Sanders' Recruiting Style? (1:27:57-1:28:23) Conclusion - Time for Madness!  The NCAA Tournament begins in earnest today when Michigan State and Mississippi State tip off at noon eastern. Then it?s wall-to-wall basketball all weekend! Before we dive deeper into hoops, Tim Watts of On3?s Bama Online joins to talk offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor?s impending transfer BACK to Alabama from Iowa. What does this mean for the Crimson Tide? How did Proctor?s decision come about? Next up, it?s time for Dear Andy. Special guest Phillip Dukes, the host of On3?s Five Star Flex, joins Andy to answer your questions? Why do college basketball coaches seem to have more longevity in jobs than college football coaches? Why would athletic director Troy Dannen leave Washington for Nebraska? How will the TV networks handle the best Big Ten and SEC games as the SEC?s best game moves from CBS to ESPN/ABC and CBS goes all Big Ten at 3:30 p.m. ET? What are the top three first-weekend sites for the men?s and women?s NCAA Tournaments? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube today and join us LIVE from 8-9 am ET! https://youtube.com/live/mJFgA_MXFiU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a great interview with new Syracuse head coach Fran Brown, but first we?ve got to examine two HUGE news stories that broke Tuesday. (0:00-2:12) Intro (2:13-6:13) OL Kadyn Proctor is Heading BACK to Alabama after a brief stint at Iowa (6:14-12:45) Clemson Sues the ACC Preview (12:46-31:53) Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown joins (31:54-34:11) Syracuse 2024 Schedule (34:12-48:09) Kentucky Basketball before March with Nick Roush (48:10-1:05:13) Deep Dive into Clemson Suing the ACC with Pete Nakos (1:05:14-1:08:46) Conclusion - Wednesday's First Four Picks First, Clemson sued the ACC in a South Carolina court in an attempt to clarify whether the grant of rights all the ACC schools agreed to is legally binding. The Tigers joined Florida State, which sued the ACC in December in a Florida court. (The ACC filed a preemptive lawsuit against the Seminoles in North Carolina). Next, offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor appears headed BACK to Alabama after transferring to Iowa earlier this offseason. Proctor started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide at left tackle as a true freshman in 2023, but he entered the transfer portal shortly after Nick Saban retired and headed back to his home state. He told Iowa coaches this week that he intended to re-enter the portal, and he told On3?s Hayes Fawcett on Tuesday night that he intends to re-enroll at Alabama. Later, new Syracuse coach Brown joins the show to explain why he?ll chase the same five-star recruits at Syracuse that he chased as a Georgia assistant. He also explains why his relationships helped him reshape the Orange roster very quickly. After hearing Brown?s philosophy, you?re probably going to be very high on Syracuse next year. Next, Nick Roush of Kentucky Sports Radio joins to preview Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats haven?t made the second weekend of the tourney since 2019, but John Calipari?s team is capable of going deep in the tourney this year. But it?s also inconsistent enough to duck out in one of the first two rounds, and that?s what makes this team such an adventure to watch. After Nick, On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins to break down Clemson?s lawsuit against the ACC. The Tigers? suit has some similarities to the one filed by Florida State, but Clemson attacks from a few different angles as well. Does this mean the best brands leaving the ACC is inevitable? It does, but we?ve been telling you that for months. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live every morning at 8 am et, M-F! https://youtube.com/live/GpofMiur42k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by FanDuel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and receive $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. (0:00-1:04) Intro - NCAA Tournament, First Four TONIGHT (1:05-11:20) NIT Tournament Opt-Outs (11:21-40:00) Brent Hubbs joins to Check in on Tennessee (40:01-1:06:37) Sean Callahan joins to discuss the Lay of the Land in Nebraska (1:06:38-1:07:56) First Four NCAA Picks We continue our 2024 schedule deep dive series with Tennessee, which started spring practice on Monday. Brent Hubbs of On3?s Volquest joins to break down a Volunteers? schedule that ? as new SEC schedules go ? is not the scariest. How will the ascension of Nico Iamaleava to the starting quarterback role change Tennessee?s offense? Can the Vols be more explosive than they were last year, when a Joe Milton-led group took a step back from the previous year?s Hendon Hooker-led group? Plus, how much will having one of the nation?s deepest defensive lines help a group that struggled to get off the field on third-and-long plays last season? FanDuel has set Tennessee?s win total at 8.5. The over certainly seems reachable, but the bigger question is whether the Vols can go over by more than one win. If they can, they might be a College Football Playoff team. Next, Sean Callahan of On3?s Husker Online joins to break down a wild week in Nebraska. Last week, athletic director Trev Alberts ? a former Nebraska football star ? shocked the school by leaving for the same job at Texas A&M. On Monday, football coach Matt Rhule tried to rally Nebraska supporters who felt gut-punched by the move. Rhule showed he has mastered the political aspects of the Nebraska football job. He reassured the fan base while also encouraging greater donation and investment. He also staked his claim to having an even bigger voice in athletic department and school leadership. Now, he needs to get his team ready to win some games. Because if he can add wins to his political savvy, Rhule could have a very productive tenure at Nebraska. Want to watch the show instead? Join us on YouTube M-F at 8 am et LIVE! https://youtube.com/live/qZfHdbX4zyg Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Use Gametime to get your tickets to follow your team in the NCAA Tournament. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-7:20) Intro - Let the Madness begin! (7:21-14:39) James Fletcher III joins to breakdown the bracket (14:40-25:41) East Region Breakdown (UConn, Iowa State, Illinois, Auburn) (25:42-37:30) West Region Breakdown (North Carolina, Arizona, Baylor, Alabama) (37:31-49:44) South Region Breakdown (Houston, Marquette, Kentucky, Duke) (49:45-1:03:04) Midwest Region Breakdown (Purdue, Tennessee, Creighton, Kansas) (1:03:05-1:09:53) Final Four Picks The bracket has been revealed, and the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament is set. Andy and On3's resident bracketologist James Fletcher III break down each region.  Who is ripe for a first-round upset? Is it Gonzaga against McNeese? Auburn against Yale? Washington State against Drake? Clemson against New Mexico?  Will Purdue and star big man Zach Edey copy 2019 Virginia and follow losing to a No. 16 seed the previous year by winning the national title? Or will Connecticut become the first repeat champ since Florida in 2007? Is there a No. 1 seed that won't survive the first weekend this year?  Who will be the stars of the tournament? Will Terrence Shannon Jr. of llinois score in bunches? Will N.C. State's 275-pound senior D.J. Burns help engineer an upset of Texas Tech? Will McNeese's Shahada Wells be a household name next week? 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/PAO7lFflers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by FanDuel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and receive $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. (0:00-0:59) Intro (1:00-9:28) CFP Update (9:29-16:47) James Fletcher III Intro, Bubble Watch (16:48-18:53) Bid Thieves (18:54-21:42) Top Players (21:43-23:59) Purdue the Top Seed? (24:00-25:46) Tennessee's Outlook (25:47-27:33) North Carolina's Outlook (27:34-29:02) The Last #1 Seed (29:03-35:34) Personalities of College Basketball - Dan Hurley and Rick Pitino (35:35-37:09) The Dangerous McNeese State (37:10-39:34) Other Dangerous Teams - Indiana State, Drake, James Madison, and Samford (39:35-42:33) Teams that could get Hot in March - Kentucky and Creighton (42:34-45:31) Coach Calipari heading into March (45:32-47:39) Dan Hurley and UConn (47:40-48:52) Nebraska's Seeding (48:53-51:59) Mascots of Mid-Majors (52:00-52:36) Conclusion - Happy St Patty's Day! We?ll get to your primer on the college basketball season, but first a little football news. The commissioners who run the College Football Playoff have agreed on a revenue split and a TV deal for the CFP beyond 2026, but they haven?t settled on a format. The 14-team model commissioners had proposed is not a sure thing because ESPN doesn?t want to pay more for additional games. Now it?s time to talk about a postseason tournament that knows what it is. On3?s resident bracketologist James Fletcher III joins to help make you sound like an expert this weekend as you drink green beer and watch the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal. We?ll take you through the 2023-24 basketball season from the start to this weekend. We?ll remind you of the established stars (Purdue?s Zach Edey, North Carolina?s Armando Bacot) and introduce you to the new stars (Tennessee?s Dalton Knecht, Indiana State?s Robbie Avila). James will break down the teams on the bubble and explain who has a chance to make the field with another conference tournament win or two. We?ll also be on the lookout for any bid thieves. James also will take you through the top of the seed lines and fill you in on the teams that could wind up in the Final Four if they get hot next week. 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/43EqsfpoUBI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, the easiest way to play daily fantasy. All first time users that deposit and use the promo code ANDY will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDY (0:00-1:23) Intro (1:24-14:53) Dear Andy Intro - Why Trev Alberts Leave? (14:54-26:44) ACC getting 2 teams in 12-Team CFP? (26:45-34:36) ESPN & ACC Contract? (34:37-37:05) What Happened to Michigan's Sign Stealing Scandal? (37:06-39:08) Will Clemson get back to the Championship with Dabo? (39:09-40:46) Garrett Nussmeier's Ceiling? (40:47-44:14) Tony Alford Leaving Ohio State for Michigan? (44:15-48:30) Olympic Sports getting cut? (48:31-51:32) Cal & Stanford left out in 2-Conference League? (51:33-54:09) G5 School You're Starting a Dynasty With? (54:10-57:51) Final Four or 1st/2nd Round? (57:52-59:09) Conclusion - James Fletcher Tomorrow to break down championship weekend It?s a Dear Andy episode, and you?ve got a ton of great questions. Why would athletic director Trev Alberts leave Nebraska for Texas A&M now?  Can the ACC get two teams in the College Football Playoff in 2024? What happened to the Michigan sign-stealing scandal? What does Michigan taking assistant coach Tony Alford from Ohio State mean for the rivalry? Want to watch the show on YouTube instead? Head over here and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/2T_t89kjVzM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ole Miss defensive end Jared Ivey joins the show to talk about the great expectations for the Rebels in 2024. Ivey, who hosts his own (excellent) show called The Ivey League, explains how even though Ole Miss has thrived using the transfer portal, players like himself ? Ivey came from Georgia Tech prior to the 2022 season ? and others have put down roots in Oxford and created a winning culture. A group of those older players decided this past offseason to wait on the NFL and run it back following an 11-win season. (0:00-1:33) Intro (1:34-2:35) New NCAA Tickets Punched (2:36-8:00) Nick Saban on Capitol Hill (8:01-32:16) Ole Miss DE Jared Ivey Joins the Show (32:17-56:36) FAU Head Coach Tom Herman joins (56:37-57:59) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! Next, Florida Atlantic coach Tom Herman visits to discuss year two with the Owls. Herman, the former Texas and Houston head coach, returned to college football last season at FAU and immediately had to deal with jumping up to the American Athletic Conference. Following a 4-8 first season, Herman and the Owls grabbed QB Cam Fancher ? a multi-year starter at Marshall ? from the transfer portal. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/tOPZU_iHFUE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, the easiest way to play daily fantasy. All first time users that deposit and use the promo code ANDY will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDY (0:00-0:39) Intro (0:40-3:25) James Madison and Samford punch their ticket to the big dance (3:26-22:06) Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman Joins (22:07-29:40) Notre Dame's Schedule (29:41-53:48) Tim Watts from BamaOnline joins (53:49-55:42) Drew Pyne transferring to Missouri (55:43-56:22) Conclusion MASSIVE GUEST ALERT: Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman joins the show as the Fighting Irish start spring practice for Freeman?s third season at the helm in South Bend. Freeman discusses reuniting with offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, who coached Jayden Daniels to the Heisman Trophy last year at LSU. Freeman also talks about hiring a strength coach and how important that position is. Freeman explains how he?s handling the quarterbacks after getting transfer Riley Leonard from Duke. Freeman also discusses how the Irish plan to replace offensive tackles Joe Alt and Blake Fisher. Next, Tim Watts of On3?s BamaOnline joins to discuss how wildly different the program feels under new coach Kalen DeBoer. They?re playing music at practice, which Nick Saban didn?t do. They?re letting assistant coaches do interviews. Nick Saban didn?t do that, either. But DeBoer was never going to work exactly like Saban did. But he?s alike in some ways. The Crimson Tide had a massive wave of visitors in the first week of spring practice, and it appears they?re ready to compete for the same kind of players they did under Saban. Want to watch the show on YouTube? Catch us live every morning, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/PK7isa7jpOY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! The NCAA Tournament starts next week, and Gametime is the perfect place to pick up tickets when you learn where your team is going. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-1:41) Intro (1:42-7:36) Brawl in SEC Championship: LSU vs South Carolina (7:37-11:46) Utah State Head Coach Announces her own firing (11:47-42:55) Brent Venables Joins (42:56-47:10) Jordan Logo on Football Jerseys? (47:11-1:01:12) James Fletcher III Joins to Analyze March Madness, Bubble Watch (1:01:13-1:03:06) Conclusion - Marcus Freeman tomorrow! Oklahoma coach Brent Venables joins to discuss getting ready for the SEC and building on a 10-win season. Venables has revamped the roster since arriving before the 2022 season, but he?s managed to keep the core of his defense intact. Meanwhile, the Sooners must break in an almost completely new offensive line as former five-star recruit Jackson Arnold takes the reins at quarterback. It?s a year of transformation in Norman, and how is Venables handling the process? Next, On3?s resident bracketologist James Fletcher III stops by to talk about some of the filled NCAA Tournament bracket spots and all the ones remaining. Stetson (Atlantic Sun), Longwood (Big South), Drake (Missouri Valley) and Morehead State (Ohio Valley) have punched their tickets. Drake?s win against Indiana State means Robbie Avila ? AKA Larry Nerd AKA Cream Abdul-Jabbar ? is at the mercy of the selection committee. Can the Sycamores get an at-large? Meanwhile, power conference tournaments begin this week. Who can get a bid with a deep run, and who needs to win the whole thing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, the easiest way to play daily fantasy. All first time users that deposit and use the promo code ANDY will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDY Subscribe to On3! ?? youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... (0:00-2:33) Intro (2:34-9:12) Friday Night Football on FOX (9:13-14:04) Earlier Signing Date Officially Approved (14:05-41:41) Jedd Fisch Joins (41:42-1:04:07) James Fletcher III joins to discuss March Madness on the horizon, his player of the year (1:04:08-1:04:39) Conclusion New Washington coach Jedd Fisch joins the show to discuss taking over a team that played for the national title two months ago but only returns two starters. How did Fisch put together a staff that includes former Patriots defensive coordinator Steve Belichick? How weird was it taking over a program that had already signed a recruiting class (while Fisch had signed one at Arizona)? How are the preparations for joining the Big Ten going? On3?s resident bracketologist James Fletcher III visits to preview the final weekend of regular-season play in the power conferences and a weekend of tournament action in the mid-majors. Robbie Avila ? AKA Cream Abdul-Jabbar or Larry Nerd ? and the Indiana State Sycamores face Missouri State on Friday in the Missouri Valley Conference. On Saturday, Kentucky faces Tennessee, North Carolina faces Duke and Kansas faces Houston in massive power conference regular-season finales. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/lwFPBSE_wyI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Week 1 is days away, don't miss your chance to watch your favorite team. 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 also sponsored by FanDuel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and receive $200 in bonus bets when you bet $5. FanDuel is also offering a 30 percent Profit Boost Token if you place a wager on the North Carolina-Duke basketball game on March 9. (0:00-0:46) Intro (0:47-13:19) Signing Date Changed (13:20-18:59) Dear Andy with Ralph Russo (19:00-32:20) How Close are we to a 2-Conference League? (32:21-44:22) What Teams are Overrated and Destined to Under-Perform? (44:23-51:02) 15 Teams to Name all 11 CFP Power Teams in 2024-2025 (51:03-59:01) What are the rules anymore? (59:02-1:09:16) Similar Programs to Nebraska? (1:09:17-1:10:43) Conclusion with Ralph (1:10:44-1:18:16) Top Spring Break Destinations with our Producer, River (1:18:17-1:19:04) Wrapping Up - Jedd Fisch tomorrow! It?s a Dear Andy show, but with a twist. Ralph Russo, the national college football writer for The Associated Press and the keeper of the AP Top 25, joins to help Andy answer questions. Which teams that have high expectations in 2024 may not live up to those expectations? Andy and Ralph believe Missouri and Michigan are being expected to do a lot after losing a lot. Can Andy (or Ralph) guess the 11 power conference College Football Playoff participants by only naming 15 teams? If the courts keep striking down NCAA rules, would any rule be sacred? Could a player go to court to be allowed to keep playing college football? Why has Nebraska been able to stay interesting to people across the country even though the Cornhuskers haven?t been successful on the field recently? Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/qxx-rlt9tNY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, the easiest way to play daily fantasy. All first time users that deposit and use the promo code ANDY will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDY Andy and On3?s J.D. PicKell provide a primer to help get you ready for the 2024 college football season. (0:00-2:34) Intro (2:35-6:40) Chip Kelly Speaks (6:41-15:16) Lane Kiffin Proposes how to fix college football (15:17-17:45) JD Pickell Joins (17:46-21:49) The New Big Ten (21:50-25:39) New TV Schedules (25:40-31:01) The New SEC (31:02-34:16) The New Big 12 (34:17-44:44) Explaining the New Look ACC (44:45-54:57) The New 12 Team CFP (54:58-56:49) Conclusion Even those of us who cover the sport get confused sometimes about all the changes coming to college football in 2024. So Andy and J.D. decided to help by explaining exactly how everything will work. They cover? The new Big Ten. The new SEC. What channels those leagues' games will be on. A radically revamped Big 12. How Cal, Stanford and SMU wound up in the ACC. How the new conference schedules work. How the 12-team College Football Playoff will work. Plus, Andy discusses his story on how Lane Kiffin would fix college football. Want to watch the show instead? Join us live every morning, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/i0u0IVIKN90 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Fanduel, America?s No. 1 sports book. Visit fanduel.com/Staples to sign up. And right now, NEW customers get $200 in BONUS BETS with a $5 bet! The college football win totals for the 2024 season just dropped, so sign up today. (0:00-7:52) Intro - Conversation on Super League (7:53-13:31) Spring Practice Underway in Tuscaloosa (13:32-15:40) What did Ohio State QB Devin Brown say? (15:41-21:32) Arch Manning in the EA Sports Game? (21:33-45:22) Shea Dixon joins to Preview LSU in 2024 (45:23-49:17) Live Comments from Fans (49:18-1:09:22) Jim Nagy from the Senior Bowl Joins to discuss top performers at Combine (1:09:23-1:12:13) Conclusion: A comment from a fan sparks tomorrow's show topic Our friends at Fanduel have set the season total for LSU at 9.5 wins, which basically asks this question: Do you think the Tigers will make the College Football Playoff or not? Shea Dixon of On3?s The Bengal Tiger joins to break down an offense replacing huge stars and a radically revamped defense. LSU opens the season in Las Vegas against USC and finishes it with a conference game against Oklahoma. Can the Tigers improve enough defensively to hit double digits in wins in the regular season? Next, Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy joins to break down what he saw at the NFL Combine. Nagy was there for Texas receiver Xavier Worthy?s record-breaking 4.21-second 40-yard dash. Nagy also watched as some of the players who shined during Senior Bowl week (Florida State DT Braden Fiske and Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell) turned in workouts that should elevate them on every team?s draft board. Want to watch the show? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/hGirJSzBycU Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Different Could College Football Look? ESPN's Cole Cubelic Joins. We also discuss Caitlin Clark's record and recap a wild weekend with our own bracketologist, James Fletcher III (0:00-2:14) Intro (2:15-17:14) Cole Cubelic Joins (17:15-22:12) Would The SEC or Big Ten kick out teams? (22:13-32:54) Teams in a Super League? Cole and Andy Discuss (32:55-38:55) How Much are these programs worth? (38:56-44:09) Wrapping Up with Cole - What about the rest? (44:10-47:13) Caitlin Clark Breaks Pistol Pete's Division 1 Scoring Record (47:14-1:07:32) James Fletchers III joins to Recap a WILD Weekend in College Hoops (1:07:33-1:10:41) Conclusion Cole Cubelic (ESPN, McElroy and Cubelic, Cube Show) joins Andy to talk about a very interesting nugget that UAB coach Trent Dilfer dropped on Cole's radio show. Dilfer thinks the schism between the Big Ten/SEC and the rest of the FBS is coming soon, perhaps within the next 18 months. That a sitting FBS coach would say this is interesting enough, but Dilfer spent enough time working at ESPN to know a lot of the people who move the levers that make these things happen. Plus, everything else has happened faster than expected, so perhaps things could move this fast. Andy and Cole discuss what such a league might look like. Would it be 50 or 60 teams or something smaller? Who could be included? What would happen to the rest of the FBS? With court cases still looming, schools exploring the idea of partnering with private equity firms and further realignment still on the horizon, could everything look different by 2026? Plus, Andy discusses Iowa star Caitlin Clark breaking the NCAA's all-time scoring record. Nike was ready with a congratulatory ad, and the Hawkeyes avenged an earlier loss to No. 2 Ohio State. Next, On3's James Fletcher III joins Andy to talk college basketball. Tennessee's win at Alabama on Saturday might be enough to move the Volunteers onto the NCAA Tournament selection committee's No. 1 seed line. Gonzaga won a critical game at St. Mary's. Also, can Ohio State interim coach Jake Diebler possibly get the Buckeyes into the NCAA Tournament. Plus, which low-major and mid-major conference tournament No. 1 seeds should be on upset watch this week? Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE on Youtube, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/X_KXXhnFW78 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, the easiest way to play daily fantasy. All first time users that deposit and use the promo code ANDY will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDY (0:00-1:12) Intro (1:13-7:39) Guaranteed Byes for the SEC and Big Ten in CFP? (7:40-40:42) Checking in on Penn State with Sean Fitz from Blue White Illustrated (40:43-56:26) James Fletcher III joins to discuss bubble watch (56:27-1:02:29) Conclusion: NFL Combine Update Penn State has won double-digit games five times since 2016 but has yet to make the College Football Playoff. With the CFP expanding to 12 this season, is this the year the Nittany Lions finally break in? If you believe they?ll go over 9.5 wins, then you believe they?ll make the CFP. The question is this: How excited will fans be if Penn State is still only the third-best team in the Big Ten? Would making the CFP change the calculation? Sean Fitz of On3?s Blue and White Illustrated joins to answer these questions and more. Penn State has two new coordinators and perhaps the most interesting schedule it has had since before it joined the Big Ten. There is much to discuss. Next, On3?s James Fletcher III joins to preview a critical weekend in college basketball. Has Kentucky turned the corner after smashing Alabama and winning on a buzzer-beater at Mississippi State? Also, Tennessee heads to Tuscaloosa for a game that could help determine NCAA Tournament seeding. Kansas heads to Waco to face Baylor in a clash of Big 12 titans. Marquette and Creighton play in a key Big East game in Omaha. Out west, Gonzaga faces St. Mary?s in the West Coast Conference finale. Lose, and the Bulldogs might need to win the WCC Tournament to make the NCAA tourney. Want to watch the show? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et here: https://youtube.com/live/Kcu-q_UAH-c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great Phillip Dukes, the host of On3?s Five Star Flex, joins from Indianapolis to talk about the NFL Combine. Andy gets why Caleb Williams wouldn?t throw at the combine, but why wouldn?t Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels? Can someone like J.J. McCarthy or Spencer Rattler make a move or at least improve their stock? (0:00-1:09) Intro (1:10-9:52) Conspiracy Andy, What's Going on with the Big Ten and Notre Dame? (9:53-16:51) Proposed New Signing Date (16:52-46:02) Phillip Dukes from the Five Star Flex joins from Indianapolis (43:21:03-46:16)) Dear Andy Intro (46:17-48:11) Players Become Employees, Does it change Court Storming? (48:12-54:59) Changes of CFP and Saban retiring change perception of SEC? (55:00-56:44) College Football go European Soccer? (56:45-58:51) Using AI in workflow? Producer River joins to explain (58:52-1:02:02) EA Sports + ON3? (1:02:03-1:04:12) Journalists using EA Sports Rankings like they would On3? (1:04:13-1:06:21) Active Coaches with titles: 2024 vs 2006-2007 (1:06:22-1:11:13) Wrapping Up with Iowa Talk (1:11:14-1:12:08) Conclusion Plus, which players do Andy and Dukes want to see put up freaky numbers? It?s also a Dear Andy show, and the viewers have sent some great questions? Is the push to add more automatic bids to the College Football Playoff a way to apply more pressure to Notre Dame to join a conference in football? Will the SEC continue to get the benefit of the doubt in CFP selections? Would college athletes becoming employees change Andy?s opinion on court storming? Should EA Sports add real recruits to the video game? Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F at 8 am et, and watch HERE: https://youtube.com/live/FzebAOG0RPc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Fanduel, America?s No. 1 sports book. Visit fanduel.com/Staples to sign up. And right now, NEW customers get $200 in BONUS BETS with a $5 bet! The college football win totals for the 2024 season just dropped, so sign up today. (0:00-4:31) Intro - Jaxson Dart's New Deal (4:32-28:48) SoonerScoop's Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia III Join (28:49-31:36) JD PicKell joins (31:37-45:59) Brian Kelly and LSU Look Ahead with JD (46:00-51:29) Excitement over EA Sports Video Game (51:30-1:04:11) Mike Norvell and Florida State with JD (1:04:12-1:06:09) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! Send your questions to [email protected] Our friends at Fanduel set the over/under on Oklahoma?s win total at 7.5 ? and some books had the Sooners as low as 6.5 at first. Do the folks in the desert have an inkling about how Oklahoma?s first season in the big, bad SEC will go? Or are they perhaps underestimating how good the Sooners will be in their first season in their new league? Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia III of On3?s SoonerScoop join Andy to discuss one of the more interesting win totals of the season. They dive into Oklahoma?s schedule and examine which young players could make an early impact. Next up, On3?s J.D. PicKell visits to discuss his recent interviews with LSU coach Brian Kelly and Florida State coach Mike Norvell. Kelly lost a Heisman Trophy-winning QB and his offensive coordinator and had to fire his defensive coordinator. Can LSU be competitive again in the SEC after all those changes? Meanwhile, Norvell had to dramatically reshape his roster after losing the core of a team that went 13-0 and won the ACC before getting shut out of the College Football Playoff. Can Norvell work his magic in the transfer portal again? Subscribe to On3! ?? youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Listen to Andy Staples On3 on podcast! Spotify ? : https://open.spotify.com/show/5AhQ4d2m5TQu5Q2vkwtxjt?si=d9016221aa2a4427 Apple?:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-staples-on3/id1695325427 Follow Andy Staples on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andy_Staples Follow Andy Staples on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_staples Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/ Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Fanduel, America?s best sports book. Visit fanduel.com/Staples to sign up, and when you make a $5 winning money line bet, you?ll get $200 dollars in guaranteed bonus bets. (0:00-1:03) Intro (1:04-9:05) Another Court Storming (9:06-12:24) Pete Nakos Joins to Draft the top stories of the offseason (12:25-15:59) Nick Saban Retiring (16:00-21:49) Jim Harbaugh Leaving Michigan for the NFL (21:50-25:20) Tennessee vs NCAA (25:21-29:15) CFP Expanding Again? (29:16-30:59) 2-Time Transfer (31:00-35:19) Chip Kelly to Ohio State (35:20-37:34) SEC, Big Ten Create Advisory Group (37:35-40:52) Florida State and the ACC sue one another (40:53-41:31) Steve Sarkisian and Dan Lanning Staying Put (41:32-42:41) Kyle McCord Transferring from Ohio State (42:42-43:50) EA Sports College Football Video Game (43:51-46:10) Dylan Raiola Flip from Georgia to Nebraska (46:11-1:00:13) James Fletcher III joins to discuss Bubble Watch, Bracketology (1:00:14-1:06:00) Conclusion - Noah Fifita is an ELITE Teammate On3 national writer Pete Nakos joins Andy to draft the biggest stories of the college football offseason so far. How crazy has it been? Each of the top six or seven would have been No. 1 most years. Where will these stories land? Nick Saban retires? Jim Harbaugh wins the national title and goes to the NFL? The ACC and Florida State sue one another? The College Football Playoff might expand again? Tennessee and Virginia sued the NCAA and got the NIL rules suspended? Next, On3?s James Fletcher III visits to break down a big week in college basketball. North Carolina broke the Big Monday curse! Does this mean the Tar Heels are even more dangerous come tournament time. Kentucky faces a big road test at Mississippi State on Tuesday after crushing Alabama at home. How big is Nevada-Colorado State for the bubble? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and catch us LIVE at 8 am et, M-F ?https://youtube.com/live/iP0yoeMOrHE Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, the easiest way to play daily fantasy. All first time users who deposit and use the promo code ANDY will receive a 100 percent instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDY 0:00 Intro 2:22 Court Storming 101 13:23 Tennessee Wins vs NCAA 20:12 Texas A&M Head Coach Mike Elko Joins 35:26 Texas A&M Schedule Outlook 38:45 Tyler Horka from Blue and Gold Join 1:07:12 Happy Retirement, Peter King Texas A&M Mike Elko is today?s special guest, and he talks taking over in College Station with a roster that he knows quite well because he was the Aggies? defensive coordinator before he left for two seasons as Duke?s head coach. Elko explains the differences in taking over a program with no prior experience there and one where he?s familiar. He also explains why one of the most accomplished strength coaches in the sport called him looking for a job. Before Elko visits, we need to talk court/field storming. We?ve talked about it multiple times on the show, and the inevitable happened Saturday when Duke?s Kyle Filipowski was injured when Wake Forest fans stormed the court after beating Duke. Andy explains why this probably won?t stop court/field storming, but it might convince athletic departments to have a better security plan to ensure players get off the floor/field. Andy also breaks down the massive loss for the NCAA in federal court on Friday. A judge in Tennessee issued a preliminary injunction that essentially pauses the NCAA?s ability to enforce its name, image and likeness rules. Will this finally convince schools to start moving toward the more sensible method of schools paying players directly? Tyler Horka of On3?s Blue and Gold joins to explain what the potential changes to the College Football Playoff could mean for Notre Dame. Tyler also helps us dive into Notre Dame?s schedule to determine whether the Irish can go over the 9.5 win total set for them earlier this month. 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/U0rYdpstgVQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, the easiest way to play daily fantasy. All first time users who deposit and use the promo code ANDY will receive a 100 percent instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDY (0:00-1:19) Intro - Welcome to NO BAD IDEAS Friday! (1:20-14:13) - Dan Wetzel Joins to Fix College Football (14:14-22:09) - No Auto Bids? (22:10-32:10) - No Bowls in the Playoffs? (32:11-48:01) - Fixing The College Football Calendar (48:02-50:25) - No Bad Ideas Friday Wrap Up (50:26-1:05:04) - James Fletcher III Joins the Show to Talk Bracketology (1:05:05-1:07:22) - Conclusion The overlords of college football are discussing expanding the College Football Playoff to 14 or 16 teams for 2026 and beyond even though we?ve yet to see the 12-team format actually played. This is happening even though the commissioners who run the CFP still aren?t sure exactly who will be in their conferences in 2026. They also have to decide this in the next month so they can secure sites and lock down a TV deal. With so much changing, maybe it?s time to just tear it down and rebuild instead of continuing to tweak. Andy calls on the great Dan Wetzel of Yahoo! Sports to brainstorm ideas. In such a time of chaos, there are no bad ideas? Want relegation? Let?s figure it out. Want an objective format for choosing playoff teams? Let?s design one. Next, On3?s James Fletcher III joins Andy to talk NCAA men?s basketball tournament bracketology and bubble watch. With likely No. 1 seeds Purdue and Connecticut getting knocked off in the past week, does someone else have a chance to move up to the top line? Did Texas A&M kill its chances of making the tourney by losing to Arkansas? Can Florida or Nebraska secure spots in the field with a couple more wins? Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/cbU2HIZrOH8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by PrizePicks, the easiest way to play daily fantasy. All first time users who deposit and use the promo code ANDY will receive a 100 percent instant deposit match up to $100. If you deposit $100, PrizePicks will give you $100. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/ANDY (0:00-4:12) Intro (4:13-20:13) CFP Expanding AGAIN? (20:14-44:31) West Virginia Head Coach Neal Brown Joins (44:32-44:53) Dear Andy Intro (44:54-49:38) Advantage to be3rd Place in Big Ten & SEC? (49:39-56:59) Oklahoma Sooners Preview (57:00-59:36) Will College Football Hate Texas and Texas A&M even more? (59:37-1:01:39) UCLA's Big Ten Status (1:01:40-1:02:59) Alabama's Realistic Expectations? (1:03:00-1:13:16) Investing in a Backup QB (1:13:17-1:16:02) EA Sports College Football Video Game Update It?s a Dear Andy show, so naturally we?ll start with a question about the possibility of the College Football Playoff expanding to 14 or 16 teams. That?s what the commissioners in charge of the CFP talked about on Wednesday, and they have about a month to decide how they want to tweak the CFP format. How would a 14-team playoff look? What about a 16-team format? Why are commissioners considering this? How would it change automatic bids? Next up, West Virginia coach Neal Brown joins the show. He discusses ending the 2023 season with a mayo bath, proving wrong the people who predicted the Mountaineers would finish last in the Big 12 and retaining the best players on the roster in the NIL era. Brown also explains the process of testing out a coach-to-helmet communication system in the Duke?s Mayo Bowl. Does he think everyone will be using similar systems this season? Then it?s back to Dear Andy? Does the 12-team format ? which may only exist for 2024 and 2025 ? favor the teams that finish No. 3 in the Big Ten or SEC? Would Oklahoma?s predicted win total be higher if Dillon Gabriel were still the Sooners? starting quarterback? Is UCLA in danger of being more like Indiana or Northwestern in the Big Ten? How should schools handle quarterback recruiting in the NIL era? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE from 8-9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/eT1kYeYXl7s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices