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?

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(4:54) Changes: Commentators

(7:54) Ohio State-Texas recreation

(10:05) LSU-Ole Miss

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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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On Wednesday, Nick Saban testified at "The Protect College Sports Act" hearing. As the SEC and Big Ten have released a joint statement going against the act, former Alabama head coach Nick Saban has openly went against the SEC's wishes. Meanwhile, Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua made some comments regarding the super league, suggesting it was the most profitable route for college sports. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown the latest out of Capitol Hill.

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(0:48) Presenting Sponsor

(2:44) Intro: Saban's comments

(10:26) Bevacqua's comments

(17:53) NC State vs Virginia update

(19:35) Previewing Who Am I

(19:54) Who Am I?

(29:22) Previewing Transfers

(30:26) Transfers: Intro

(32:54) LB Rasheem Biles, Texas

(37:24) EDGE Damon Wilson II, Miami

(42:32) OT Lance Heard, Kentucky

(48:36) OT Jordan Seaton, LSU

(50:59) WR Omarion Miller, Arizona State

(54:21) WR Nick Marsh, Indiana

(56:42) QB DJ Lagway, Baylor

(1:03:38) TE Benjamin Brahmer, Penn State

(1:06:22) QB Colton Joseph, Wisconsin

(1:10:14) QB Austin Simmons, Missouri

(1:15:13) Honorable Mentions

(1:18:25) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

As Andy wraps up the discussion out of Washington, Ari joins the show to do this week's "Who Am I?" In a legendary round, how many guesses will it take Andy to guess this week's legend?

Next up, Andy & Ari run through this week's list of transfer portal players the two are excited to see suit up for their new team this year. Watch here as Andy & Ari run through some of the more notable names throughout college football.

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As the College Football Playoff and its format has been a major discussion topic of the off-season, Andy presents a question: Would the BCS Formula be a better way to determine the College Football Playoff field? As Tennessee AD Danny White made the suggestion, Andy & Ari dive into what would really go behind that decision. Do you think the BCS formula would be a better alternative to what we have now?

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(1:11) Presenting Sponsor

(3:07) Intro: BCS Formula

(17:30) Why Danny White suggested the BCS formula

(27:00) CFP Schedule revealed

(31:14) Could the Rose Bowl be at night?

(40:49) Tuesday Night Ranking Shows?

(43:17) NFF reveals Hall of Fame ballot: Mike Leach

(47:26) Other names on the list

(57:26) EA Sports unveils the next CFB video game cover

(1:03:01) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

After the guys close out the BCS formula discussion, Andy & Ari turn to more substantial news regarding the College Football Playoff. On Monday, the CFP announced the upcoming schedule for the 2026-2027 season. As a number of games on January 1st have yet to announce a start time, could the Rose Bowl be a night game? Andy & Ari debate.

The NFF College Football Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2027 ballot list, and it’s packed with many notable names throughout the history of college football. What names are a lock to make the list? Who will get in?

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As Brendan Sorsby is seeking an injunction vs the NCAA to be eligible for the 2026 season, how successful will the Texas Tech QB be? As the injunction hearing was set for Monday, Andy & Ari break down the absolute latest on the former Cincinnati and Indiana QB. Will Sorsby suit up in Lubbock, or will Joey McGuire’s Red Raiders have to officially turn the page with a new quarterback?

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:00) Intro: Sorsby’s injunction hearing latest

(15:22) What if Sorsby wins?

(17:42) Texas Tech 2026 Outlook

(21:06) Elite 11 MVP: Nebraska QB Commit

(31:13) Who is uncommitted in the top 10 at Elite 11?

(35:45) Nebraska ahead of 2026

(38:24) Why the SEC NEEDS to win a title

(58:47) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

Once the fellas wrap up the Sorsby conversation, the guys switch gears towards the Elite 11. Nebraska QB commit Trea Taylor claimed the MVP award, and the fellas discuss how impactful he can be in the future for Matt Rhule’s Huskers. Will Nebraska be able to finally right the ship. With the departure of Dylan Raiola and the entrance of Anthony Colandrea, should Husker fans be optimistic about their future? Andy & Ari debate.

Later, Andy revisits Ari’s column on the SEC from last week. As the conference wrapped up its 2026 spring meetings in Destin, Florida, last week, what does the SEC need to do to prove its really the best conference in college football? Andy & Ari discuss here.

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After Steve Sarkisian’s comments a couple of weeks ago that seemed slightly pointed at Texas Tech, Joey McGuire and the Red Raiders proclaim they want to play the Longhorns in week one. Offering to pay both buyouts of the Abilene Christian and Texas State games to clear the schedule, would the Longhorns even consider this? Should Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns even consider this proposition? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:04) Presenting Sponsor

(2:46) Intro: Texas & Texas Tech

(12:52) What Joey McGuire said

(17:58) Trap-Door Mechanism

(24:23) Dear Andy & Ari, Protect College Sports Act

(34:06) This year’s Penn State & Clemson?

(40:54) Spurrier vs Florida in 2006

(45:54) Nebraska Fans, best in the country?

(51:56) Best kind of plays in CFB

(54:54) Drafting the top plays: Round 1

(1:01:48) Round 2

(1:08:22) Round 3

(1:12:13) Round 4

(1:18:10) Round 5

(1:24:02) Honorable Mentions

(1:26:06) Mike Leach eligible for the CFB Hall of Fame

(1:28:03) Thanks for watching! See you Monday

After the fellas discuss Texas and Texas Tech, it’s time for your great questions. For Dear Andy & Ari, the guys discuss…

Protect College Sports Act

Who is this year’s Penn State & Clemson?

Steve Spurrier playing Florida when he was with South Carolina in 2006

Are Nebraska fans the BEST in the country?

The Best kind of plays in College Football

Afterwards, it’s time for the fellas to draft their top college football plays of all-time. Watch here as Producer River joins in this snake draft of iconic moments.

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As Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell submitted a bipartisan legislation to save college sports, Senator Cruz joins Andy & Ari on today’s show to explain just how the Protect College Sports Act would work. Will this legislation work and be pushed through? Will the SEC and Big Ten schools jump on board as well? What about the Lane Kiffin rule? Watch here as Senator Ted Cruz joins the show to explain.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:43) Presenting Sponsor

(2:25) Intro: Previewing Senator Cruz

(3:58) Ted Cruz joins the show

(21:36) Kickoff times announced: Arkansas

(30:29) Big Noon Kickoff: North Texas at Indiana

(40:04) Is SEC over-delivering?

(49:41) Big Ten’s Week 1 Slate

(51:51) Tennesssee & Chaz Coleman

(1:02:30) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

After Senator Cruz joins the show, Andy & Ari dive into the early kickoff times announced on Wednesday afternoon. After the schedule dropped, one athletic director from the SEC wasn't too happy about where their week 2 and week 3 games shook out.

Next up, the Big Noon game for week one has been announced. As Andy & Ari discuss North Texas at Indiana being FOX's first Big Noon Kickoff game of the year, what can be done about scheduling?

To close, Andy & Ari head to Knoxville, Tennessee, to discuss the latest with Penn State transfer Chaz Coleman. As the top rated edge out of the transfer portal decided to go to Tennessee, will Coleman suit up for the Volunteers this fall? Andy & Ari dive into the Vols on Rocky Top.

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