The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

Spring football is over and Stewart Mandel has updated his top 25. Bruce Feldman asks about the changes and has a report from CFB spring meetings in Arizona.

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Stew and Bruce have takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft and transfer portal window:

Texas A&M only has had two players drafted in the 1st and 2nd round since Jimbo took over in Aggieland. Is this an indictment on the coach that makes $95 million? 

Kirby Smart has helped turned Georgia into a NFL factory. The Dawgs have the most picks in the last three years. 

Stanford and Northwestern both sent players to the pros after being two of the worst teams in college football last season. 

The Titans moved up to select Will Levis at #33 overall. Was the QB market oversaturated in 2023? Is that why Michael Penix Jr. stayed at Washington? Where will Caleb Williams get picked in 2024? 

Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner lands at Alabama in the transfer portal. 

Colorado is down to less than 20 players from last year's roster as Deion Sanders follows through. Will this work or did Coach Prime over-play his hand? 

Mailbag questions on the new ACC without divisions, rushing the field & college football playoff expansion. 

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Colorado's spring game drew massive attendance numbers thanks to the Deion Sanders. How quickly can the Buffs turn into a contender? David Ubben was there in Boulder and joins Bruce & Stew.

The guys discuss Alabama & LSU's spring games on Saturday. Do the Tide have a replacement for Bryce Young? Can LSU head back to the SEC title game?

Former Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei talked to Bruce and shared insight into what led to the end of his time at Clemson.

It's NFL draft week and Bruce has a story this week on The Athletic where he spoke to coaches about top prospects.

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Stew and Bruce discuss spring games of top contenders around the country. What can you learn from a spring game? 

Will Georgia be able to replace Stetson Bennett?

What did we learn about Ohio State? 

Texas & Steve Sarkisian announces Quinn Ewers as starter.

Penn State looks deep everywhere except WR. 

Can USC get better on defense after last season's disaster? 

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Stew has an update on the Pac-12 TV deal negotiations that are taking longer than expected. The perception is not good for the league and now The CW is in the mix. 

Plus, Special guest Chris Fallica talks CFB, sports gambling, Miami football & goes inside his decision to move from ESPN to Fox. 

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The NCAAW National Championship game was one of the biggest college sporting events of the season. Bruce talks with Lindsay Schnell about the groundbreaking game that will be remembered for a long time between LSU & Iowa.

Plus, college football mailbag questions! What is the most memorable play of all time? How do coaches avoid a sophomore slump after getting off to a hot start in year one?

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Antonio Morales joins Bruce and Stew to discuss the state of Pac-12 recruiting and his alma mater San Diego State's run to the Final Four. Lincoln Riley and Caleb Williams are prepping for year two in LA as the Trojans spring ball is underway.

Plus, mailbag questions:

Why doesn't anyone talk about redeveloping how the CFP selection committee works?

A lot of people are posting tongue-in-cheek that because Ryan Day has lost to Michigan two years in a row, He is about to be fired. My question is what would it actually take for him to be fired?

Given your collective tenure, are there particular coaches you have known and covered whose evolution and career trajectories stand out in your mind?

Which program serves the best press box food?

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March Madness delivered once again. The guys discuss takeaways from the first weekend of madness.

Can Tom Herman rebuild his image at FAU? A coach who was once a lightning rod in the sport is now starting over in Boca.

Colorado has sold almost 30k tickets to its spring game. Last year about 2k fans were in the building. Welcome to the Deion Sanders effect. Can the Buffs go to a bowl game in 2023?

Plus, Stew and Bruce discuss the impact football has had on their lives both professionally and personally.

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Stew and Bruce are joined by The Athletic's Max Olson to discuss the latest news about conference realignment.

Will the Big 12 poach PAC-12 schools?

How much of a role will the PAC-12 TV deal have in this?

How quickly will these decisions be made? 

Where does Miami fit into the future landscape of CFB?

Plus, mailbag questions!

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Stew and Bruce have their annual list of top 25 college football coaches! On this year's podcast The Athletic's Chris Vannini joins the discussion.

How far should Jimbo Fisher fall in the rankings?

Should Nick Saban or Kirby Smart be ranked #1?

Why did Bruce rank James Franklin ahead of Ryan Day & Brian Kelly?

Did a Group of 5 coach make the cut?

Does Chip Kelly make the top 25?

Lane Kiffin continues to be a polarizing figure in the sport.

Plus, more discussion and debate!

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