Happy Friday! Before the guys head into their weekend, it’s a Dear Andy & Ari show, and our listeners have provided some great questions. First off, the guys visit the realignment discussion and if it ties into the Protect College Sports Act. Would the SEC and Big Ten try to expand in light of this proposed legislation? Andy & Ari dive into if they would and which schools would be ideal candidates to join the leagues.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:54) Presenting Sponsor

(2:40) Intro: Welcome!

(4:50) Dear Andy & Ari: Realignment?

(11:30) Should SEC just add Texas Tech?

(15:26) What about Kansas?

(17:50) What makes you a worthy candidate?

(23:15) EA Sports College Football ‘27 Update

(38:11) Recapping Video Game

(39:10) What CFB title is equivalent to Spurs-Knicks?

(48:07) Drafting the TOP Venues: Intro

(49:09) Top Venues: Round 1

(51:54) Top Venues: Round 2

(55:52) Top Venues: Round 3

(59:49) Top Venues: Round 4

(1:03:40) Top Venues: Round 5

(1:06:52) Honorable Mention

(1:09:10) Full List

(1:10:51) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

After the realignment discussion, the guys are in Chicago and after playing the new EA Sports College Football ‘27 video game, Andy & Ari share their immediate thoughts on the newest edition of the college football video game, releasing July 9th on Xbox and PS5.

To close out the mailbag show, Ari asks Andy a question in relation to the NBA Finals: What is the equivalent title of Spurs vs Knicks in College Football? Andy & Ari discuss this interesting topic.

Finally to close out the show, it’s time for this week’s draft. After Ari proclaimed that the Rose Bowl was the best venue in college football earlier in the week, the fellas decided to make that topic this week’s draft. As Ari is undoubtedly taking the Rose Bowl with his first pick, who has the better list? Watch this week’s college football draft to find out.

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On Thursday afternoon, Andy & Ari were able to play the new EA Sports College Football '27 video game. Releasing on July 9th, Andy & Ari take you through the new wrinkles and tweaks to the latest edition of this iconic video game. What changes are YOU most excited for? Who is your team you're starting your dynasty with?

(0:00) Intro: EA Sports CFB '27: Early thoughts

(4:54) Changes: Commentators

(7:54) Ohio State-Texas recreation

(10:05) LSU-Ole Miss

(13:30) Conclusion: Thanks!

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As the Texas and Texas Tech verbal war continues, Joey McGuire made some comments at the San Antonio touchdown club on Wednesday, saying Texas is “scared” to play Texas Tech and the Red Raiders are expecting to add a home and home for the 2027-2028 seasons. Will Texas and Texas Tech EVER schedule a non-conference regular season game? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the feud between the Longhorns and Red Raiders.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:39) Presenting Sponsor

(2:36) Intro: Joey McGuire says Texas is “scared”

(8:19) Did Sarkisian say anything untrue?

(14:23) Who would America cheer for?

(20:13) Texas Tech’s top transfers

(28:35) Mean Girls reference

(31:06) Bryce Underwood & Eric Weddle comments

(41:49) Bryce Underwood’s IG Story

(44:42) Miami = kiss of death?

(56:26) Dear Andy & Ari preview

(57:48) Kentucky Basketball’s portal addition

(59:30) Thanks for watching!

Once the guys wrap up the debate in Texas, the fellas turn their attention up north, where Eric Weddle made some pointed comments about Michigan QB Bryce Underwood. Entering his second full season as the Wolverines’ starting QB, Weddle said, “I don’t think he can throw or play quarterback.” Watch here as Andy & Ari break down his comments here.

Next up, the guys take a look to South Beach, where the Miami Hurricanes, according to On3’s J.D. PicKell, is the best team on paper ahead of the 2026 season. Did J.D. give the Hurricanes the kiss of death, or is he actually right about Mario Cristobal’s squad before the season?

To close, Andy & Ari dive into Kentucky’s newest addition out of the transfer portal. What should Milan Momcilovic’s nickname be in Lexington?

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