Welcome to Andy & Ari On3 - it’s Thursday and today, we are going to answer some of your great questions in our Dear Andy & Ari segment, but first, we have a great interview with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti.

After surprising the entire college football world last season, Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers are no longer considered America’s darling team. Now, people know about the Hoosiers. Listen here as Curt Cignetti details his mindset and how he plans to consistently keep Indiana relevant as long as he is there.

(0:00-2:59) Intro

(3:00-15:41) Curt Cignetti joins

(15:42-23:19) Furthering Indiana Discussion

(23:20-34:24) Dear Andy & Ari: Could Ohio State take a step back?

(34:25-39:12) A scheduling round robin?

(39:13-44:17) How many losses is too many to get in the CFP?

(44:18-53:51) Short list of Kirby Smart’s replacement

(53:52-54:18) Conclusion: Newest addition to the On3 network introduced tomorrow!

Now it’s time for your great questions, and we kick off with a very interesting thought from Dylan on the Buckeyes out of Ohio State.

Later, the guys get into questions on scheduling, CFP criteria, and potential replacements at UGA for Kirby Smart.  

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Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! On today's show, Ari takes us deep into his hot seat list, but first Andy points out who is not on the list. Is your team's coach on this list? Should all of these coaches Ari listed really be on the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

(0:00-1:20) Intro

(1:21-4:29) Hot Seats entering 2025

(4:30-7:28) Omissions: Texas Tech's Joey McGuire?

(7:29-12:19) Billy Napier at #1

(12:20-19:39) Why Brent Venables is 2nd

(19:40-26:25) Others on the list

(26:26-33:09) The Sam Pittman discussion

(33:10-38:08) Can Brent Pry get it done at Virginia Tech?

(38:09-45:09) National treasure Rob Ryan

(45:10-52:42) Review of Happy Gilmore 2

(52:43-56:32) MAC's newest mascot?

(56:33-56:57) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

To read more on Ari's list, go here: https://www.on3.com/news/2025-hot-seat-college-football-coaches-feeling-the-most-pressure-this-season/

Later, Andy watched the sequel to Happy Gilmore on Netflix, and he has some thoughts. Watch as Andy & Ari dive deep into part 2 of an Adam Sandler classic.

Finally, the fellas head back to the MAC and in lieu of the incredible YouTube commented that surfaced across social media, the MAC may have a new mascot like Soar the Eagle from the American.

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Training Camp is HERE, and we have some interesting news we have to hit immediately: D.J. Lagwy is in a walking boot and Billy Napier has labeled his status as "day-to-day." What is this injury? How much will this affect Florida's season? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss this important news out of Gainesville.

(0:00-0:34) Intro: Florida's QB Status

(0:35-10:19) Billy Napier provides an update on DJ Lagway

(10:20-15:40) Concern Level for DJ Lagway

(15:41-30:16) Tennessee and Boo Carter

(30:17-35:04) Jermod McCoy Injury Update

(35:05-37:06) Michigan Preview

(37:07-51:41) Max Bredeson joins

(51:42-58:00) Continuing the Michigan Discussion

(58:01-1:02:18) All-time MAC comment

(1:02:19-1:04:16) Conclusion: Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson?

We head on over to Knoxville, where Josh Heupel gives an update on two of the bigger playmakers for the Volunteers in Boo Carter and Jermod McCoy. What's the status of the two impactful players on Rocky Top?

Afterwards, we re-visit the Big Ten Media Days and visit with Michigan FB Max Bredeson. Listen here as the Wolverines leader details his favorite memories and what it's like playing in Ann Arbor.

To close, Andy & Ari take a look at one of the best comments on college football from the internet.

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Welcome to Andy & Ari On3! We are now on a different schedule ahead of this season, as we will be releasing our show Monday-Friday at 3 pm et on the On3 Sports YouTube page.

Deion Sanders held a press conference today and revealed he has defeated bladder cancer. Andy & Ari have an in-depth discussion on Coach Prime and his health update.

(0:00-0:42) Intro: New Schedule

(0:43-17:14) Deion Sanders Reveals he has beaten Bladder Cancer

(17:15-22:44) Week 1 Line Movement: Auburn at Baylor

(22:45-27:26) Notre Dame at Miami

(27:27-36:42) LSU at Clemson

(36:43-43:24) Utah at UCLA

(43:25-1:08:51) How do we get better games scheduled?

(1:08:52-1:19:06) Decoding Dave Aranda

(1:19:07-1:20:19) Conclusion: Thursday Dear Andy & Ari

Later, Andy & Ari go through the changed spreads for College Football's week one slate. Notable line changes in Auburn-Baylor, LSU-Clemson, Notre Dame at Miami, and Utah-UCLA.

Afterwards, Andy & Ari get into a heated discussion on the scheduling format in the future of college football and how it relates to the playoff format. Whose side are you on?

To close, the fellas try to decode what Dave Aranda said in his presser over the weekend. Is Wolf of Wall Street one of the funniest movies?

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Happy Friday - it's a Dear Andy & Ari day, and the viewers have some great questions for today's show. But first, we have to get into some headlines from Big Ten Media Days. Lincoln Riley took the podium on Thursday in Las Vegas, and he had some interesting comments regarding the Notre Dame and USC rivalry. Ari has some interesting thoughts.

(0:00-9:02) Intro: Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame

(9:03-17:35) What do the conferences want?

(17:36-26:16) Donald Trump's Executive Order

(26:17-31:11) Belichick's first media days with North Carolina

(31:12-33:17) North Carolina & The SEC

(33:18-46:27) Dear Andy & Ari: What do TV Networks Value?

(46:28-53:55) Pick a G5 over a P4 Upset

(53:56-57:37) Best QB Depth in the country?

(57:38-1:01:21) Georgia Tech signs OC to 2 year deal

(1:01:22-1:01:43) Conclusion: See you Monday!

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The 2025 Big Ten Media Days are in full swing from Las Vegas, and Andy & Ari break down a big day that included the team with the best regular season last year: The Oregon Ducks. With many new players coming into Eugene, does Dan Lanning's squad expect another big year in the Big Ten?

(0:00-1:05) Intro

(1:06-11:16) Expectations out of Oregon in 2025

(11:17-21:03) Matayo Uiagalalei joins

(21:04-25:47) Continuing the Oregon discussion

(25:48-37:47) Update on Michigan and the sign-stealing scandal

(37:48-41:36) Yelling at Media Days?

(41:37-48:45) PJ Fleck's impromptu join

(48:46-52:23) ACC Media Days: FSU

(52:24-59:50) The Arch Manning & Nick Saban conspiracy

(59:51-1:00:23) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

The Big Ten's returning sack leader in Oregon's Matayo Uiagalalei is ready for a big season, and he joins Andy & Ari here. Watch here as he describes what it's like being an older veteran on the team and who his biggest rival is.

Also, Michigan's media day is on Thursday. Listen here as Andy provides the latest on Michigan and the suspension of Sherrone Moore.

Why are you yelling at media days? Andy & Ari look at Mike Norvell and PJ Fleck, and then are joined by the Gophers head coach.

To close, the fellas take a visit to Cleveland where they break down the Nick Saban and Arch Manning conspiracy.

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Big Ten Media Days are underway in Las Vegas, and Tony Petitti took the stage front and center on day one. With many interesting comments regarding the number of conference games, playoff format, and the future of the league, Andy & Ari break it all down here in today's show.

(0:00-1:00) Intro: Back in Vegas

(1:01-7:49) What did we learn from Tony Petitti

(7:50-18:19) Heather Dinich from ESPN joins

(18:20-21:48) Heather's Ideal CFP

(21:49-31:59) Petitti and the future of the CFP

(32:00-37:05) ACC Media Days

(37:06-39:22) CSC's new rules on NIL, Collectives

(39:23-45:13) Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith joins

(45:14-48:27) More on Jeremiah Smith

(48:28-51:33) Is Jeremiah Smith a true NFL-ready WR?

(51:34-1:01:05) Nebraska, Dylan Raiola's jump?

(1:01:06-1:01:27) Conclusion

Heather Dinich from ESPN joins the show and she gives her thoughts and perspective on the state of college football and where things stand right now.

Later, Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith joins the show and he shares his experience after his first year of college football. Is this rising star destined for greatness?

Finally, Nebraska and Dylan Raiola are looking for a big 2025 season ahead. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down the growth and maturation the young quarterback in Lincoln has went through.

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It's time for Big Ten Media Days to start in Las Vegas, and Andy & Ari will be live on the scene for the week. Teams featured today are Ohio State, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, and Rutgers. What are the glaring questions ahead of the big event? What has the standard become at Wisconsin? How different will Michigan's be different with Bryce Underwood? Is this year a make or break for James Franklin?

(0:00-6:11) Intro: A View of Vegas

(6:12-7:57) Glaring Questions ahead of Big Ten Media Days

(7:58-21:36) Real expectations for Wisconsin?

(21:37-23:38) Continuing the Wisconsin discussion

(23:39-25:16) Kings of the North Poll

(25:17-32:24) Make or break year for James Franklin at Penn State?

(32:25-34:19) Michigan's offense with Bryce Underwood

(34:20-35:24) Other headlines, surprises?

(35:25-38:39) Dylan Raiola big step?

(38:40-43:27) Washington; ever been to Seattle?

(43:28-47:59) The Full Big Ten Poll; The Moon Landing

(48:00-52:39) Jake Retzlaff to Tulane

(52:40-59:13) Producer River's QB Team

(59:14-1:01:23) Conclusion

Also, some news out of the transfer portal came up on Monday as QB Jake Retzlaff will join Tulane's football team as a walk-on. What does this mean for Tulane's CFP odds? And what does it mean for Producer River in his QB draft?

To wrap up, Producer River gives us his list of quarterbacks, and he might be able to compete with Andy & Ari. What do you think? Check out our Twitters to vote!

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Less than 5 weeks away from college football, Andy & Ari have made their quarterback big board ahead of the season, and now, it's time to draft their top signal callers before week one. Whose list is better? Did Andy or Ari get it right? Will Producer River's team have a chance when he drafts? Watch here to find out who the best quarterbacks are ahead of the season.

(0:00-2:50) Intro: QB Draft Day

(2:51-5:25) American Conference News

(5:26-10:08) Rules of the QB Draft

(10:09-14:58) Round 1

(14:59-19:01) Round 2

(19:02-22:08) Round 3

(22:09-26:19) Round 4

(26:20-30:10) Round 5

(30:11-33:14) Round 6

(33:15-38:55) Round 7

(38:56-40:39) Round 8

(40:40-45:15) Round 9 - Ari's Sexy Pick?

(45:16-47:20) Round 10

(47:21-49:59) Previewing Producer River's potential team

(50:00-52:17) Review of Andy & Ari's teams

(52:18-55:57) Week 1's GREAT Matchups

(55:58-57:28) Conclusion: River's team tomorrow


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You submitted some incredible Dear Andy/Dear Ari questions this week, and we’re diving right in…

(0:00-2:02) Intro: Know any Coldplay?
(2:03-10:41) Dear Andy & Ari: dark horse QBs?
(10:42-20:27) Top Candidates for dark horse Heisman
(20:28-26:48) Crimson Tide Heisman?
(26:49-32:22) Big 12 QB for Heisman?
(32:23-39:24) Does Allar's Experience elevate Penn State?
(39:25-40:47) Subscribe to the Rivals YouTube Page!
(40:48-44:56) If Arch is successful, will other QBs follow suit?
(44:57-54:31) Staying Consistent with Content
(54:32-1:00:31) PJ Fleck & Minnesota's Identity
(1:00:32-1:12:57) Random Ranking: Top Coldplay songs
(1:12:58-1:15:43) Bill Belichick to do a docuseries on Hulu
(1:15:44-1:17:04) Conclusion: Backstreet Boys Concert?

Who are some dark horse Heisman Trophy contenders? Anyone with odds higher than 30-1 qualifies.

Does Drew Allar being one of the few experienced quarterbacks playing on an otherwise loaded team give Penn State an advantage in the national title race?

If Arch Manning is successful, will it make waiting and developing cool again for QBs?

Plus, today’s Random Ranking is our top five Coldplay songs. Why? You saw the clip.

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