You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.  

Andy and Ari react live to the Clemson-Texas first-round College Football Playoff game.

The winner moves on to face Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/su16z2WjN_A

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.  

Penn State hammered SMU 38-10 to advance to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. That’s two snoozers in two games. Is this what we should expect from the 12-team CFP?

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/4PFQAnsgbTA
 

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11. Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

As the Indiana Hoosiers traveled up to Notre Dame for the first ever on-campus in the College Football Playoff, Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish took care of the Hoosiers pretty handedly, advancing to the next round against Georgia. What does this mean for the Irish? What did Andy & Ari think of the first ever on-campus game? Find out here!

Watch us on YouTube in the snow! https://www.youtube.com/live/SHHPyc1tmBM

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Luminance football card series features NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

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(0:00-1:53) Intro; CFP starts TOMORROW
(1:54-8:37) John Mateer commits to Oklahoma
(8:38-11:13) Who does Miami turn to?
(11:14-13:13) MasterClass
(13:14-19:31) Texas vs Clemson Preview, Presented by PrizePicks
(19:32-43:43) Mike Golic Jr. joins
(43:44-45:17) Deep Thoughts with Ari
(45:18-50:06) If Ewers transfers, where does he go?
(50:07-53:52) PaniniAmerica.net
(53:53-59:59) How to format the CFP
(1:00:00-1:05:22) Teams that didn't make a bowl that can make CFP
(1:05:23-1:06:46) Diego Pavia eligible for the 2025 Season
(1:06:47-1:09:50) Thoughts on Baylor for next season
(1:09:51-1:11:38) Cody Bellaire joining us next week
(1:11:39-1:20:43) Top TV Restaurants/Bars
(1:20:44-1:21:22) Conclusion; Talk to you tomorrow from Notre Dame
 

It’s a Dear Andy and Ari show, but before we answer your questions, we’ve got to talk about some news and some College Football Playoff games.

Washington State transfer quarterback John Mateer, the No. 1 player in the portal, committed to Oklahoma. He’ll follow former Cougars offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, who just took the same job in Norman.

Next, Andy and Ari preview Saturday’s Clemson-Texas showdown in Austin.

Later, Mike Golic Jr. (Gojo and Golic) joins to talk College Football Playoffs. Golic, a former Notre Dame offensive lineman, explains what it means for the playoff to come to South Bend. Golic also will be co-hosting Bleacher Report’s pre-game show for the SMU-Penn State game, and he breaks down how Penn State’s playcalling may have to change without an experienced backup QB on the roster.

Now it’s time for your questions…

A viewer suggests a better way to set the CFP matchups…

Which non-bowl team from 2024 could be in the College Football Playoff in 2025?

Watch us on YouTube instead: https://youtube.com/live/zp4b24ZEBMw

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.  

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Luminance football card series features NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly.

https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES

(0:00-0:43) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:44-25:48) Intro: Is it time for USC to panic?
(25:49-29:42) Continuing the USC conversation
(29:43-32:00) PaniniAmerica.net
(32:01-37:08) Looking at Ohio State
(37:09-37:56) Jake Dickert targeted as Wake Forest's Next Head Coach
(37:57-45:15) John Mateer, most impactful portal QB?
(45:16-53:51) Ari is done hearing about Mother Nature
(53:52-56:45) Is Ari a conspiracy theorist?
(56:46-59:14) PrizePicks
(59:15-1:10:45) Tennessee fans taking over the shoe?
(1:10:46-1:11:21) Conclusion; Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! [email protected]

It’s a Wendy’s Saucy Take Wednesday, and Andy says the most impactful transfer portal player of this offseason hit the market this week.

Ari is tired of hearing about the weather.

Producer River, meanwhile, thinks his fellow Volunteers are preparing to invade Columbus and turn the Horseshoe (at least partially) orange.

Plus, the Branch brothers hitting the transfer portal is yet another piece of bad news for USC. Andy thinks it’s time to panic. Meanwhile, Ari has grown completely apathetic when it comes to Lincoln Riley.

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/KBgPsQdS89c

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Luminance football card series features NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

Axia Time is the offical timepiece for both the College Football Playoff and the Heisman trophy and probably the best kept secret in college football.  

Their timepieces are heirloom quality and among the coolest designs in the college space. Axia Time has created a series of limited-edition timepieces for all 12 teams in the college football playoff.  each design is limited to only 100 pieces. Check out your team’s cfp designs at axiatime.com, but you better act fast because they will sell out.

This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly.

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(0:00-1:33) PaniniAmerica.net
(1:34-2:54) Intro: Filling out the bracket
(2:55-28:48) Dissecting Andy & Ari's brackets
(28:49-32:40) Ari's Instagram Comment; Who Can Win it All?
(32:41-35:02) AxiaTime.com
(35:03-44:05) Dabo is Portaling!
(44:06-46:46) Notre Dame Tattoo, Reality TV
(46:47-47:51) PrizePicks
(47:52-55:57) James Franklin Discusses Beau Pribula in the portal
(55:58-57:50) Marshall Opts out of Independence Bowl vs Army
(57:51-1:01:45) Conclusion: Dave Clawson Steps Down as Wake Forest Head Coach
 

Ari and Andy have filled out their entire brackets, and they’ll reveal them on today’s show.  

Ari has Notre Dame going a long way, and the guys discuss the contract extension for Marcus Freeman and what it means.

The conversation about QB Beau Pribula’s decision to leave Penn State’s team before the first-round game against SMU continues with comments from Penn State coach James Franklin, who blames the system for the situation.  

We also got confirmation Monday that current Penn State QB1 plans to return to the Nittany Lions for next season.

Plus, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney took a transfer!

Watch us on YouTube LIVE: https://youtube.com/live/ximBeQ8AifU

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.

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(0:00-0:36) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:37-3:40) Intro: Ari's trip to the arcade
(3:41-13:49) Mike Norvell Restructuring Contract
(13:50-20:04) Jackson Arnold headed to Auburn
(20:05-20:52) Miller Moss going to Louisville
(20:53-22:12) BetterHelp.com/AndyandAri
(22:13-34:20) Beau Pribula in the transfer portal
(34:21-41:46) SMU at Penn State picks
(41:47-45:29) MasterClass
(45:30-57:30) Clemson at Texas picks
(57:31-59:28) Download Gametime, Code: STAPLES
(59:29-1:08:46) Indiana at Notre Dame picks
(1:08:47-1:10:18) Download PrizePicks
(1:10:19-1:22:13) Tennessee at Ohio State
(1:22:14-1:22:53) Conclusion; Bonus Picks tomorrow!

It’s time to pick the College Football Playoff games! Andy and Ari will pick all four first-round games against the spread. Because we’ve never seen this scenario before — on-campus games in a single-elimination tournament — how will it change preparation and performance?

Before we pick the games, there is news to discuss.

— Colorado’s Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy

— Bill Belichick the recruiter is going to work

— Marshall opted out of the Independence Bowl

— Several players have emerged from the transfer portal and found new schools, including former Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold (Auburn) and USC quarterback Miller Moss (Louisville).

Now let’s pick some games…

Indiana at Notre Dame (-7.5) Total: 51.5

SMU at Penn State (-8.5) Total: 53.5

Clemson at Texas (-11.5) Total: 51.5

Tennessee at Ohio State (-7.5) Total: 46.5

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/CXDcLItAS9w
 

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

You’ve had Wendy’s Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce? Wendy’s New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.

Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you’re a real heat seeker, try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy’s signature Spicy Nuggs.  

Axia Time is the offical timepiece for both the College Football Playoff and the Heisman trophy and probably the best kept secret in college football.  

Their timepieces are heirloom quality and among the coolest designs in the college space. Axia Time has created a series of limited-edition timepieces for all 12 teams in the college football playoff.  each design is limited to only 100 pieces. Check out your team’s cfp designs at axiatime.com, but you better act fast because they will sell out.

This show is brought to you by Panini America, makers of the most collectible sports cards on the planet. The Luminance football card series features NIL autographed cards from players including Arch Manning, Quinn Ewers, Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway, and Luther Burden. To start collecting, visit PaniniAmerica.net.

This show is also sponsored by PrizePicks, America’s most fun daily fantasy game. Use the code STAPLES to play $5 and get $50 instantly.

https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/STAPLES

(0:00-0:39) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:40-8:58) Intro; Reflecting on UNC Hiring Bill Belichick
(8:59-23:59) How successful can Bill Belichick be at North Carolina?
(24:00-26:39) AxiaTime.com
(26:40-38:54) How will revenue sharing work?
(38:55-41:35) PaniniAmerica.net
(41:36-47:47) Auburn QB Targets in the portal
(47:48-51:37) Dan Mullen Hired at UNLV
(51:38-55:50) Download PrizePicks
(55:51-1:05:19) Top 6 Teams: Coach under most pressure?
(1:05:20-1:07:00) Conclusion; See you Monday!

It’s a Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, and of course we’re leading off with a question about new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick.

If the changes in college football chased noted friend-of-Belichick Nick Saban away, how do we know Belichick will be effective in this environment?

Other incredible viewer-submitted questions include:

Who is the perfect transfer portal quarterback for Auburn?

How exactly does revenue sharing work?

What coaches are under the most pressure to make a deep College Football Playoff run?

Watch us on Youtube instead! https://youtube.com/live/sZSJ5hIJRCs

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Bill Belichick is headed back to the sidelines to coach the North Carolina Tar Heels. In what seemed like a fairytale at the start has now come true: Bill Belichick is going to coach college football. Can the Tar Heels succeed with Belichick at the helm, or will things not go so well in Chapel Hill?

We are excited to announce our new sponsor – Axia Time.  Axia Time is the offical timepiece for both the College Football Playoff and the Heisman trophy and probably the best kept secret in college football.  

Their timepieces are heirloom quality and among the coolest designs in the college space. Axia Time has created a series of limited-edition timepieces for all 12 teams in the college football playoff.  each design is limited to only 100 pieces. Check out your team’s cfp designs at axiatime.com, but you better act fast because they will sell out.

Watch us on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/VWYEKXypBuI

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey