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.

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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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(0:00-0:52) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:53-3:02) Intro
(3:03-13:54) Transfer Portal Update; Fluff Bothwell & Beau Pribula
(13:55-17:32) PaniniAmerica.net
(17:33-27:24) Recapping Ari's Segment on Paul Finebaum
(27:25-36:48) PrizePicks; Bowl Season is here
(36:49-38:53) MasterClass.com/On3
(38:54-55:09) MasterClass pick of the week: Penn State vs Boise State
(55:10-56:50) AxiaTime.Com
(56:51-1:03:27) Texas vs Arizona State Picks
(1:03:28-1:13:42) Georgia vs Notre Dame Picks
(1:13:43-1:23:58) Ohio State vs Oregon Picks
(1:23:59-1:24:33) Conclusion; See you Monday!
 

It’s time to pick the College Football quarterfinal games, but first Andy and Ari are talking non-CFP bowls.

Dylan Raiola makes his bowl debut in Saturday's Pinstripe Bowl. In fact, most of the Cornhuskers are making their bowl debuts. But Boston College has won three of four. Michael Hawkins Jr. is back at QB for Oklahoma. Can he lead the Sooners to a win against Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl?

Now it’s time to pick the next round of the CFP. Hopefully, it won’t be four blowouts like last week. But the spreads suggest we might see some.

Penn State vs. Boise State (+10.5) in the Fiesta Bowl (Total: 52.5)

Texas vs. Arizona State (+13.5) in the Peach Bowl (Total: 51.5)  

Ohio State vs. Oregon (+2.5) in the Rose Bowl (Total: 55.5)

Notre Dame vs. Georgia (-1.5) in the Sugar Bowl (Total: 44.5)

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

With MasterClass you can learn from the best to become your best. MasterClass is the only streaming platform where you can learn and grow with over 200+ of the world's best. For just $10 a month, an annual membership with MasterClass gets you unlimited access to every instructor. Visit MasterClass.com/On3 for up to 50 percent off!

Merry Christmas Eve! Tis the season of the transfer portal! To give us an update on all things transfer portal, On3's National Scout joins to breakdown and analyze some of the most impactful transfer portal guys in this year's cycle.

(0:00-1:13) PaniniAmerica.net
(1:14-3:46) Intro; Merry Christmas!
(3:47-7:15) On3's Cody Bellaire joins
(7:16-13:58) QB John Mateer to Oklahoma
(13:59-17:55) QB Jackson Arnold to Auburn
(17:56-19:57) Masterclass
(19:58-22:53) Colorado picks up QB Kaidon Salter
(22:54-26:13) Duke picks up Darian Mensah
(26:14-28:11) QB Maalik Murphy to Oregon State
(28:12-30:39) QB Miller Moss to Louisville
(30:40-33:29) Quinn Ewers evaluation
(33:30-35:36) Trucks or Trailers?
(35:37-37:58) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(37:59-39:50) In depth Conversation on Wendy's
(39:51-41:36) Dillon Thieneman to Oregon
(41:37-43:50) Top Portal Programs - Texas Tech
(43:51-46:54) Cole Wisniewski from North Dakota State
(46:55-50:18) Ole Miss in the Portal: Caleb Odom
(50:19-52:55)  OT Xavier Chaplin to Auburn
(52:56-56:51) EDGE Williams Nwaneri
(56:52-57:22) PrizePicks
(57:23-1:00:28) Where does WR Zach Branch go?
(1:00:29-1:02:24) KC Concepcion Update
(1:02:25-1:05:09) Conclusion; Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Watch us on YouTube! 

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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(0:00-0:36) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:37-0:58) Lunatic Fringe by Red Rider is today's song
(0:59-15:19) Breaking down what Kirk Herbstreit said on Saturday night
(15:20-17:53) PaniniAmerica.net
(17:54-26:42) Continuing the Ohio State Discussion
(26:43-30:13) What Doug Lesmerises said about Ryan Day, Herbstreit
(30:14-37:39) Comparing Ryan Day to Les Miles situation at LSU
(37:40-39:08) Gametime
(39:09-41:43) Where Ohio State goes from here
(41:44-50:54) Ari goes on Paul Finebaum at 3 pm ET today
(50:55-52:14) PrizePicks
(52:15-56:02) What would the On3 Bowl look like?
(56:03-56:36) Georgia Tech vs Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl
(56:37-58:16) BYU vs Colorado in Alamo Bowl
(58:17-1:00:11) Pop-Tarts Bowl
(1:00:12-1:03:53) Deep dive into Shame Eating
(1:03:54-1:06:32) Miami vs Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl
(1:06:33-1:07:55) Conclusion; Schedule of shows this week
 

On the broadcast of the Tennessee-Ohio State game, something ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit said highlighted the chasm that sometimes exists between fans and the highest profile people who talk about the games.

Herbstreit discussed the “lunatic fringe” of the Ohio State fanbase and its desire to fire coach Ryan Day. He made it sound as if a fairly small minority of fans held that sentiment. Ari doesn’t think that’s true, and it got Andy thinking about all the examples of the times the people who bring us the games on TV didn’t quite understand the feelings of the common fan.

Plus, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re going to have bowl games every day, and we’ll have a full weekend of college football on Friday and Saturday. NIL deals seem to have swung bowl opt-outs back in the other direction with seemingly more stars playing this year. So which games seem the most exciting?

Friday

Oklahoma-Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl (Michael Hawkins at QB for Oklahoma)

Georgia Tech-Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl

Texas Tech-Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl

Syracuse-Washington State in the Holiday Bowl

USC-Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl

Saturday

UCon-North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl

Boston College-Nebraska in the Pinstripe Bowl

Louisiana-TCU in the New Mexico Bowl

Iowa State-Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl

Miami (OH)-Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl

East Carolina-NC State in the Military Bowl

BYU-Colorado in the Alamo Bowl

Louisiana Tech-Army in the Independence Bowl

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

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.  

Andy and Ari react live to the Tennessee-Ohio State first-round College Football Playoff game in Columbus.

Tennessee fans made a mark on Ohio Stadium, but even with a strong road crowd, the Vols fell to the Buckeyes, 42-17.
 

Ohio State moves on to face Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/LXRYKm8MGdY

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.  

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.

With MasterClass you can learn from the best to become your best. MasterClass is the only streaming platform where you can learn and grow with over 200+ of the world's best. For just $10 a month, an annual membership with MasterClass gets you unlimited access to every instructor.

Visit MasterClass.com/On3 for up to 50 percent off!

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

(0:00-1:53) 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.

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

(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