ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit joins Ari to run the gamut of college football related topics. From Kirk's thoughts about the current state of college football to Nick Saban joining GameDay and the Dylan Raiola controversy, the pair tackle a lot.

Rundown:

-Health of CFB (2:00)

-One commissioner, new governing body, revenue sharing (6:00)

-On becoming synonymous with CFB (8:15)

-Dylan Raoila situation (15:00)

-Nick Saban joining GameDay (21:45)

-ESPN-CFP deal + future of playoff (25:00)

-EA Sports (37:00)

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Nicole and Chris welcome Stew Mandel to the podcast to react and discuss his coaching cycle grades. Which hirings made Nicole and Chris pick a bone with Stew? Is Mike Elko really a B-grade hiring? Later, Nicole and Chris take a close look at the CFP-ESPN +$7B deal, and what it may mean for the future of the sport. Plus, NCAA Football 25 teaser, rule changes, and why is Warde Manuel the CFP Committee Chair?

Rundown:

-A grades (2:15)

-B grades (11:30)

-C grades (19:45)

-G5 grades (26:45)

-CFP-ESPN deal//next week's vote//playoff structure (29:30)

-EA Sports (45:30)

-Rule changes (50:15)

-Mailbag: G5 Playoff + Warde Manuel as CFP Committee Chair (57:00)

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Bill O'Brien toppled over more coaching dominoes that Ari and Chris happily sort through. Is Chip Kelly a better fit at offensive coordinator for Ohio State than Bill O'Brien (2:00)? Why did Kelly elect to leave a P2 head coaching job for a P2 coordinator position? What does new Bruins HC DeShaun Foster bring to UCLA (15:45)? Why did O'Brien leave for the Boston College job (19:30)? Ex-Washington, and Alabama for a moment, OC Ryan Grubb heads back to the West Coast to be the Seahawks' OC. Where does that leave Kalen DeBoer and the Tide (24:30)? Speaking of Washington, Jedd Fisch, the Huskies' new HC, joins Ari to set the record straight on his exit from Arizona (32:00). Coach Fisch also shares his vision for UW's football program under his leadership. Lastly, are we going to see more non-SEC/Big Ten head coaches leave for coordinator roles in the P2 (1:03:00)?

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Sherrone Moore has had a busy first two weeks in office as head coach. Nicole, Austin Meek and Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic's Michigan and Ohio State reporters, respectively, chime in on UM's new staff (2:45). Cameron fills us in on what's going on in Columbus and breaks down Ryan Day's first off-season availability, including his thoughts on giving up play calling (16:00). What makes a rivalry a rivalry? The trio discuss the anatomy of rivalries, and they use The Game as an example (18:30). Conference realignment has sent shockwaves across the sport, and a casualty of this movement is rivalries. The group suggests potential rivalries in CFB's new landscape (30:15). Plus, The Auerbach Report covers Saban to Gameday, Tennessee's TRO denial, Dartmouth MBB/NLRB, and the new sports streaming bundle (38:00). Lastly, is Moore on 3rd base (56:00)?

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In a special National Signing Day edition of Stars Matter, the crew reacts to the remaining big-name recruits who put pen to paper. ATH Terry Bussey is headed to College Station and WR Gatlin Bair is teaming up with the Ducks (3:30). Manny then provides a recruiting overview in the State of Florida as well as the significance of Miami's GM leaving (9:45). What recruiting rules would staffers like to change (24:45)? 2025 is the year of the WR (29:45). Plus, which new HCs are we most excited for (53:45)?

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The Czar of NFL Draft evaluation, Dane Brugler, joins Ari and David to recap the Senior Bowl (1:30). Who stood out in Mobile, plus what does Dane think of Michael Penix Jr. (6:30). Dane shares some insight into appraising QB talent and discusses how scouts missed on Brock Purdy (17:00). Have NIL, the transfer portal, and extra eligibility affected the NFL Draft (20:30)? Later, Ari and David dive into the SEC and Big Ten advisory group, and what it may mean for CFB (29:30). Lastly, hate, not logic, fuel rivalries, and there is a curse in Fansville (47:00).

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Nicole and Chris welcome on Matt Brown, publisher of Extra Points. Matt shares what he learned from his analysis of 40 tax disclosures from NIL collectives (2:00). How do collectives spend their funds? Should they be considered non-profits, and how much money did some collectives source from the public compared to large donors? Matt also shares his thoughts on Tennessee-NCAA (16:45), and what he knows about EA Sports NCAA Football (24:00). Later, Nicole and Chris look at Jeff Hafley's departure from Boston College, and what his exit says about CFB vs NFL jobs (33:45). Florida State's amended complaint and UNC is getting fidgity (45:00). Plus, is this the end of college football's greatest era (52:00)?

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The Stars Matter crew digs into Tennessee and Virginia's lawsuit filed against the NCAA (3:00). What does it mean, and how did this happen? The gang then dives into a Signing Day preview (15:00). Who else is unsigned? What does the '25 class look like? Later, Alabama GM Courtney Morgan joins the show to run the gammut of topics: Nick Saban, Washington and Michigan, recruiting, and more (28:00). Plus, Florida and more decommitments, Clemson's wins, and trivia (52:00).

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Ari and Max, who is a luminary when it comes to the transfer portal, list teams that helped themselves the most this off-season. From the obvious winners in Oregon (2:00), Ole Miss (10:00), Ohio State (16:00), and Notre Dame (27:00) to the more under the radar profiteers in Missouri (31:15) and USC (36:15), the guys dig deep into 10 programs who have impressive achievements so far this off-season. Later, Ari and Max react to Michigan naming Sharrone Moore its new head coach (52:00), and Iowa hiring Tim Lester as its OC (55:00). Lastly, the guys share their cold takes from the 2023 season as well as ones you submitted (58:30).

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Ari, Chris, and The Athletic's Michigan beat writer Austin Meek share their initial impressions of Jim Harbaugh accepting the Chargers job (3:00). Could UM have done anything to keep Harbaugh? What is the Michigan Man's legacy, and is it time for fans to quit complaining about the cheating scandal (11:30)? What's next for the Wolverines, and is it Sherrone Moore's job to lose (20:00)? 5-star WR Ryan Williams re-committed to Alabama. How big is this for Kalen DeBoer (26:15)? A look at the 2024 ACC schedule (34:00). Lastly, you, the listeners, sent us your boldest takes about your favorite teams. What does a Virginia Tech, Nebraska, and Florida fan think of their team (42:00)? Plus, explaining antitrust. 

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