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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 Notre Dame punched its ticket to the title game last night, the Fighting Irish's opponent was settled tonight at the Cotton Bowl between Texas and Ohio State. Watch here as Andy & Ari react LIVE from Arlington to the Buckeyes vs Longhorns.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

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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 break down the Orange Bowl between Penn State and Notre Dame.

The winner faces the winner of Friday’s Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas for the national title.

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/I3bmxMbyrz0

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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

(0:00-2:50) Intro: Doug Lesmerises Cameo
(2:51-8:15) Penn State vs Notre Dame Discussion
(8:16-20:59) A look at Ryan Day and James Franklin heading into the semis
(21:00-29:38) Expanded CFP change 
(29:39-40:19) PrizePicks preview of Ohio State vs Texas
(40:20-48:46) A Successful Year One for Bill Belichick?
(48:47-52:23) Arlington, Texas = Tarrant County
(52:24-53:48) Conclusion, See you tonight
 

It’s been far too long since the last Dear Andy/Dear Ari show, but today your questions get answered.

First, we’ve got to preview the Cotton Bowl between Texas and Ohio State one more time. Plus, we need to talk about the possibility of Iowa State coach Matt Campbell interviewing with the Bears.

Now it’s time for your questions, and the first one is a doozy…

Has a team ever won a national title in a season during which fans have screamed F@#$ you, [insert coach’s name here]?

In the 12-team College Football Playoff era, what are the criteria for a successful season?

What would represent success in Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina?

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today!

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

(0:00-0:31) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:32-1:26) Intro
(1:27-14:07) Reacting to the Interview with Kirk Herbstreit
(14:08-15:19) Huel
(15:20-17:25) 2 Minute Fueling Your Morning, brought to you by Huel
(17:26-24:41) Iowa takes South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski
(24:42-31:09) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs, Traveling for CFP Semifinals
(31:10-39:40) Penn State vs Notre Dame Preview, presented by PrizePicks
(39:41-48:05) Top 3 of the Way, Way, Way too early top 10
(48:06-53:15) Penn State's 2025 lookahead
(53:16-55:29) Georgia's Place in the top 10
(55:30-59:45) Did Illinois get snubbed in the list?
(59:46-1:05:41) Alabama left out
(1:05:42-1:08:24) Clemson at 8
(1:08:24-1:11:46) Florida's Coming in at 9
(1:11:47-1:14:55) Auburn Rounding out the top 10
(1:14:56-1:17:03) Conclusion, Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow! [email protected]
 

Andy and Ari finally will defend their Way, Way, Way Too Early 2025 Top 10, but first we’ve got some news to discuss.

Bill Belichick is making the rounds on the recruiting trail, as evidenced by the photos coming from various prospects around the state of North Carolina. He’s also tweeting, which might be a sign of the apocalypse.

Georgia has revamped its receiver room through the transfer portal, and one of the best quarterbacks in the FCS is headed to the Big Ten.

Next, Andy and Ari break down the Penn State-Notre Dame Orange Bowl matchup one more time with kickoff less than 48 hours away.

Now it’s time to defend the indefensible, a ranking for next season while this season is still going.

Here’s the top 10. Try to guess which team Andy regrets leaving out and which team Ari regrets leaving out.

1. Texas

2. Oregon

3. Ohio State

4. Penn State

5. Notre Dame

6. Georgia

7. South Carolina

8. Clemson

9. Florida

10. Auburn

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/YBNgVb9Se4s
 

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Use code ARI&ANDY for 10 percent off a CFP timepiece.

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

(0:00-3:33) Intro; Big Guest Today
(3:34-5:06) AxiaTime.com
(5:07-24:06) Kirk Herbstreit Joins; Discussing Ohio State
(24:07-41:35) SEC Bias? Kirk Explains
(41:36-48:46) Being on College Gameday with Nick Saban, Pat McAfee
(48:47-1:07:29) Reacting to our interview with Kirk Herbstreit
(1:07:30-1:19:04) Looking at Texas going up against Ohio State
(1:19:05-1:25:07) CFP Semifinals are here
(1:25:08-1:26:04) Wrapping up; Conclusion

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to talk College Football Playoffs, the selection process and how College Gameday feels now that he’s alongside Pat McAfee and Nick Saban.  

Kirk goes in-depth to explain how Ohio State flipped from a team that lost to Michigan to a the team that buzz sawed Tennessee and Oregon. He also explains how ESPN executives aren’t sad at all that only one SEC team made it to the semifinals.  

Watch us live on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/AjjtWMwVDb4

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today!

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

(0:00-0:36) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:37-4:36) Intro; Ari's Mic Issues, Way too Early top 10 preview
(4:37-5:40) Huel
(5:41-8:33) 2 minute wrap up with Huel
(8:34-27:15) Jaden Rashada entering Transfer Portal
(27:16-29:00) AxiaTime.com
(29:01-30:19) Bracket Preview
(30:20-37:22) Notre Dame vs Penn State Picks
(37:23-39:10) PrizePicks Preview of Riley Leonard vs Penn State
(39:11-44:41) Wrapping up Notre Dame vs Penn State
(44:42-47:06) NFL Teams Interested in Steve Sarkisian
(47:07-1:09:36) Picking Ohio State vs Texas
(1:09:37-1:10:47) Conclusion; Previewing Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 10

The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, and Andy and Ari are picking the games against the spread.

Andy’s bracket got destroyed last week, so he’s got to pick a new national champ out of the four remaining teams. Meanwhile, Ari has made clear who he thinks is winning it all and who that team will play in the final.

Orange Bowl

Notre Dame vs. Penn State (+1.5) Total: 46.5

Cotton Bowl

Ohio State vs. Texas (+5.5) Total: 53.5

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/aPjMpImGc9g

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Listen here as Andy & Ari breakdown the CFP Semifinals and preview the matchups of Texas vs Ohio State and Penn State vs Notre Dame. Who is the team to beat?

Watch us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/tE_t3MGMXN4
 

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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

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.

(0:00-0:34) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(0:35-25:17) Ohio State's TRANSFORMATION
(25:18-27:11) AxiaTime.com
(27:12-44:03) Longhorns facing Buckeyes
(44:04-51:18) Recapping ASU vs Texas
(51:19-56:40) Shoutout to Arizona State
(56:41-1:04:15) Georgia vs Notre Dame Preview
(1:04:16-1:05:01) Conclusion

Ohio State has gone from losing to Michigan on the regular season’s final day to the clear betting favorite to win the national title. How did the Buckeyes finally tap their vast potential in the College Football Playoff?

Ari was in Pasadena, and he’ll explain.

In New Orleans, Georgia and Notre Dame will play in the Sugar Bowl. The game was postponed to 4 p.m. ET today because of a terrorist attack on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning.

Andy and Ari will break down the game. How will Georgia’s Gunner Stockton perform in his first college start? Can Notre Dame’s defense absorb the loss of defensive tackle Rylie Mills?

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

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Arizona State and Texas squared off in Atlanta, Georgia, today and it was an Instant Classic. An overtime thriller between the Sun Devils and Longhorns, Andy & Ari instantly react to this game!

The Ohio State Buckeyes DESTROYED Oregon in Pasadena on New Years Day, and Andy & Ari discuss this game and where Ryan Day's team stands after this beyond impressive display of talent.

(0:00-12:12) Texas vs Arizona State Instant Reaction
(12:13-43:28) Ohio State vs Oregon Reaction

Watch us on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/vsGX9pfGI5o

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Busy mornings, late nights, working through lunch—life doesn’t always leave room for a complete, balanced meal. That’s where Huel comes in. This podcast is sponsored by Huel, spelled H-U-E-L, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life. And right now, you can try it for FIFTEEN PERCENT off with the code STAPLES15 at HUEL.com. Fuel up the easy way with Huel today!

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

(0:00-2:34) Intro; Happy New Year
(2:35-5:11) Rundown of New Years Day Football
(5:12-6:14) Huel Ad
(6:15-10:51) Rundown of All you need to know
(10:52-27:56) Breaking down Michigan's win over Alabama
(27:57-28:28) Wendy's Saucy Nuggs
(28:29-39:27) What Happened in South Carolina vs Illinois
(39:28-48:23) Arizona State vs Texas Preview, Presented by PrizePicks
(48:24-50:28) Abdul Carter's Injury for Penn State
(50:29-1:03:09) Discussion on Ohio State & Oregon
(1:03:10-1:12:02) Last call for Notre Dame-Georgia
(1:12:03-1:13:31) Conclusion; See you throughout the day!

Happy New Year!

One College Football Playoff semifinal spot is claimed. The rest of the final four will be set today as Texas faces Arizona State in the Peach Bowl, Oregon faces Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and Georgia faces Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.

Andy and Ari break down those games and get you ready for all the action.

Plus, Alabama lost to a depleted Michigan team in the Reliaquest Bowl. What’s next for the Crimson Tide? Is QB Jalen Milroe going pro or hitting the transfer portal? And what does it mean for Michigan that Sherrone Moore keeps figuring out how to win in spite of long odds?

Also, Shane Beamer versus Bret Bielema is the budding rivalry we didn’t know we needed.

Watch us on YouTube instead! https://youtube.com/live/ECeh0DHXaXE

Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

Producer: River Bailey

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.