Happy Friday! It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, but first we have to break down the most pressing news of the day: the NCAA punishing Michigan for the sign stealing scandal. In what has been viewed a minimal punishment by most, Michigan essentially got away with paying a fine and adding one game to Sherrone Moore's suspension. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into this scandal.

(0:00-16:50) Intro: NCAA punishes Michigan

(16:51-17:51) What Dave Portnoy thinks

(17:52-27:54) NCAA's perspective

(27:55-49:12) Dear Andy & Ari: Urban Meyer or Kirby Smart

(49:13-1:01:26) Kentucky's Identity

(1:01:27-1:06:32) Two G5 Bids in CFP?

(1:06:33-1:10:26) Annointing Arch

(1:10:27-1:14:37) Producer River vs a Mockingbird

Dear Andy & Ari kicks off with an incredible question regarding coaches in the last 20 years: Urban Meyer or Kirby Smart? Andy & Ari dive deep into the weeds in comparing the two college football icons.

Next, we take a visit to Mark Stoops and the Bluegrass State to evaluate the identity of the Wildcats. With veteran QB Zach Calzada entering the fold in Lexington, what are honest expectations for the program, and how in the world do they turn it around? Andy & Ari dive deep into the Wildcats.

Later, a thoughtful fan notices a scenario that could happen in the American conference. Could this conference produce two CFP teams in Tulane and USF? It's possible.

To close, Producer River has had a wild week. On his morning walks, a mockingbird has attacked River two days in a row now. How will this war end between Producer River and the mockingbird? Find out here

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It's a jam packed Thursday show, as news was announced that Michigan will receive a ruling on Friday from the NCAA in the Connor Stalions case. What kind of punishments will Michigan's football program face? Will Sherrone Moore be suspended - and for how many games? How much power does the NCAA even have these days? Andy breaks it all down before the news drop on Friday.

(0:00-12:30) Intro: Michigan to receive ruling from NCAA

(12:31-23:42) Tennessee & Adidas reuniting

(23:43-24:59) Rhoback

(25:00-31:08) Are Tennessee fans happy with Adidas?

(31:09-33:27) Previewing Washington in Jedd Fisch's 2nd Season

(33:28-48:30) Jedd Fisch Joins

(48:31-49:38) Jedd Fisch's rules for life

(49:39-55:05) Previewing Kenny Dillingham at Arizona State

(55:06-59:13) Criticizing Coach's Decisions

(59:14-1:09:14) Kenny Dillingham Joins

(1:09:15-1:11:29) Wrapping up ASU

(1:11:30-1:12:58) Previewing Ohio State and Sonny Styles

(1:12:59-1:20:00) Sonny Styles Joins

(1:20:01-1:22:02) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

Next, Andy & Ari go in depth on the announcement that Tennessee is going back to Adidas in a new apparel deal, annually paying Tennessee roughly $20 million. What do fans think of this? Is this the best move to make in Knoxville? Let us know your thoughts in the comments of today's show.

Up in Seattle, Jedd Fisch is preparing for a big season with the Washington Huskies. Entering the 2nd year in the Big Ten and Fisch's tenure, the Huskies are excited for this season with a young quarterback in Demond Williams Jr. Can the Huskies make a splash this season?

Later, we stay on the west coast, but we head down to Phoenix where Kenny Dillingham has rejuvenated life into the Arizona State Sun Devils program. Coming off a CFP berth in the first 12-team format last season, ASU returns veteran QB Sam Leavitt and WR Jordyn Tyson. Can the Sun Devils claim the Big 12 title again this season?

To close, we visit the reigning national champions, Ohio State. While the focus is upon next season, the same goal is in place: win a national title. Watch here as Sonny Styles joins Andy & Ari to discuss his expectations in Columbus ahead of the highly anticipated season.

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As Week 1 of College Football inches closer and closer, the Heisman Trophy odds continue to show favor towards Arch Manning's way. Could the Texas Longhorns QB REALLY be the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy? What are real and honest expectations for the wildly popular quarterback in Austin? Andy & Ari break down this and much more.

(0:00-3:30) Intro: Taylor Swift on New Heights

(3:31-18:52) Arch Manning Mania & Heisman Odds

(18:53-30:24) Does Arch represent what people LOVE about CFB?

(30:25-37:24) Ty Simpson on being named QB1

(37:25-46:17) Notre Dame QB Battle

(46:18-51:23) LSU at Clemson Preview

(51:24-53:40) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari Q's

Afterwards, Andy & Ari dive into if more quarterbacks will follow suit with Arch Manning's path. Will more quarterbacks stay at the same school, or will quarterbacks transfer at a high rate in college football?

Ari's column here: https://www.on3.com/news/will-arch-mannings-atypical-career-path-be-the-new-blueprint-for-future-young-quarterback-stars/

Next, the fellas head down to Tuscaloosa to hear from newly-announced starting quarterback in Ty Simpson. Can the veteran QB lead Kalen Deboer's offense to new heights in Tuscaloosa?

Later, Andy & Ari head up to dive into the Fighting Irish's quarterback battle. Is this the biggest QB battle in the country? Will it be CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey?

To close, Andy & Ari announce that they are planning to be in Clemson, South Carolina, for week one. Ari voices his excitement for visiting Clemson for the very first time.

As fall camp continues, quarterback battles are ramping up across the country. While we wait on an update from Ohio State and Notre Dame, Alabama announced on Monday that Ty Simpson will be the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide to begin the 2025 season. Playing in Tallahassee against Florida State on August 30th, Kalen DeBoer is rolling with the veteran quarterback to lead the team against the Seminoles. Could the Crimson Tide be destined for a national championship? Andy & Ari discuss the data from the last twenty seasons.

(0:00-1:17) Intro: QB Madness in College Football

(1:18-12:21) Alabama names Ty Simpson as QB1

(12:22-14:11) John Mateer released a statement

(14:12-27:00) Into John Mateer's Venmo - George Stoia joins

(27:01-28:14) Rhoback

(28:15-31:16) What's next for Oklahoma?

(31:17-39:19) Discussing more on John Mateer

(39:20-39:49) Previewing Drake Lindsey at Minnesota

(39:50-46:22) Golden Gophers QB1 Drake Lindsey joins

(46:23-47:11) Conclusion: More QB news coming?

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Next, George Stoia III from SoonerScoop.com joins to break down everything involving John Mateer and the history on his Venmo account. What will become of this? George breaks it all down. Word of advice: Set your Venmo to private.

Continuing on the quarterback trend, Andy caught up with Minnesota Golden Gophers QB Drake Lindsey. From Fayetteville, Arkansas, Lindsey comes in ready to be the starter after a season of learning under Max Brosmer. Will PJ Fleck and the Golden Gophers be a team to make waves this season?

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On Monday, the Associated Press dropped its preseason college football rankings, and Andy breaks it all down here. In the top half of the rankings, Andy believes there are eight clear contenders for the title. Do you think he's right on this?

(0:00-13:07) Intro: The Preseason AP Top 25 Poll

(13:08-14:34) Introducing Pete Nakos

(14:35-16:29) Pete Nakos Joins: Top Non-QBs

(16:30-20:49) Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

(20:50-30:30) Retaining the Top Talent in CFB

(30:31-35:43) Dylan Stewart, South Carolina

(35:44-38:21) Caleb Downs, Ohio State

(38:22-39:06) Colin Simmons, Texas

(39:07-42:05) Ryan Williams, Alabama

(42:06-45:59) Spencer Fano, Utah

(46:00-50:33) Other Names: Dallas Wilson, Florida

(50:34-51:24) Harold Perkins, LSU

(51:25-55:42) Trebor Pena, Penn State

(55:43-57:11) Andy & Ari’s bet on Penn State receivers

(57:12-1:02:44) Ari’s Trip to a Rangers game

(1:02:45-1:08:08) Caleb Downs Interview

(1:08:09-1:09:18) Conclusion

Next, Pete Nakos joins the show to reveal his top college football players that are not quarterbacks. Do you agree with his list? What names did he leave off? Full article here: https://www.on3.com/news/10-most-valuable-non-quarterbacks-in-college-football/

Later, Ohio State's Caleb Downs joins the show, and he shows why he is a true star in college football. Listen here as the anchor on the Buckeyes' defense talks with Andy & Ari from Las Vegas.

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Happy Friday! Before you get to your weekend, Andy & Ari answer YOUR questions on today's show. Andy & Ari take a look into Notre Dame and the CFP format, where Arkansas stacks up, how far Virginia Tech has fallen, and many more.

(0:00-5:08) Intro: Social Media bracket

(5:09-18:12) Notre Dame bye in the new CFP?

(18:13-20:23) The Irish in a 4-4-2-2-1-1-1 format

(20:24-26:18) Why do UGA fans hate Mike Bobo?

(26:19-34:22) Out-Evaluating, a thing of the past?

(34:23-45:59) Where things stand for Arkansas

(46:00-55:13) What to expect as a Virginia Tech fan

(55:14-59:59) Conclusion: shower discipline on our show

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As training camp is underway across the country, the message boards are getting ramped up this time of year. One piece on the message boards that made waves on Wednesday was that of LSU's Garrett Nussmeier suffering a serious injury. Our own Shea Dixon at the Bengal Tiger got down to the bottom of it and provided an update.

(0:00-3:34) Intro: Garrett Nussmeier

(3:35-11:09) Backup QBs

(11:10-20:00) The Best QB rooms across the country

(20:01-35:06) The Teams that have a plan and executed it

(35:07-45:54) Arch Manning and the NFL Draft

(45:55-47:07) How does this affect Dia Bell?

(47:08-58:38) Florida and DJ Lagway's health

(58:38-1:03:00) Best Fight Songs in CFB

(1:03:01-1:13:27) College Football Redzone Channel

After the Nuss news, Andy & Ari have an in-depth discussion on quarterback rooms across the country. What does a QB room even look like these days?

Later, the fellas take a dive into what Archie Manning said about his grandson and declaring for the NFL Draft.

Afterwards, Andy & Ari get into the news out of Gainesville regarding the Gators and some key injuries out of camp.

To close, the guys discuss their top fight songs in college football and an what a potential red zone channel would look like for college football.

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Over in the Hawkeye state, anticipation is mounting for South Dakota transfer QB Mark Gronowski. As the Iowa Hawkeyes have positioned Gronowski to be QB1 in Iowa City, a number of media members have selected the Hawkeye signal caller to be a potential breakout star of the season. Watch here as T-Bob Hebert joins the show and explains why Kirk Ferentz's offense could be much improved ahead of the 2025 College Football season.

(0:00-5:44) Intro: Introducing T-Bob Hebert, Mark Gronowski

(5:45-10:11) T-Bob Hebert joins

(10:12-14:11) Does being a good looking QB help?

(14:12-18:32) LSU visiting Clemson in Week One

(18:33-26:27) Looking back at 2010 - Tennessee at LSU

(26:28-41:00) Crazy College Football game endings

(41:01-50:07) Who's Betting Who?

(50:08-52:11) Andy in the Netflix SEC Documentary

(52:12-1:02:01) Win Total Changes

(1:02:02-1:03:41) Fresno State at Kansas Week 0

(1:03:42-1:08:03) Conclusion: New Mexico Lobos - Kids Get in Free

Later, T-Bob takes us down memory lane and recaps what happened towards the end of the 2010 game between Tennessee and LSU down in Baton Rouge.

Afterwards, Andy & Ari recall their top endings to games that changed the course of the both team's season. Which is your game?

Continuing on, the win totals have changed! Andy & Ari take a deep dive into which teams are getting the most money coming their way and the changes in the win total department. Did your value go up or down?

To conclude, Andy & Ari take a look over at New Mexico, where the Lobos have a great deal for kids 12 and under. Also, New Mexico's head coach and athletic director have some serious acting skills.

All that and more on a jam packed episode of Andy & Ari On3!

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