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Does North Carolina General Manager Michael Lombardi's placement on administrative leave signal the beginning of the end of the Bill Belichick era at UNC? Watch here as Andy & Ari break down the underwhelming tenure Belichick with the Tar Heels and the timing of this decision in Chapel Hill.

 

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(0:45) Presenting Sponsor

(1:53) Intro: UNC & Michael Lombardi

(9:18) Firing Mack Brown, the Search that followed

(14:55) What's next for UNC?

(18:30) Is UNC a true sleeping giant?

(27:45) Playing TCU in Dublin

(31:10) Big Ten Preseason Poll: Full List

(32:45) Andy's Iteration of the list

(34:56) What Big Ten teams can make noise?

(35:48) Wisconsin at 13?

(38:02) Notable Schedule Draws in the Big Ten

(39:26) Penn State at 7

(41:39) Top Half of the list

(47:58) Northwestern

(48:52) Preview of Big Ten Media Days

(51:00) Jon Sumrall's Wife & Pedicures

(57:37) Closing out - Rhett Lashlee is a truck guy

 

As Big10 Media Days arrives, Andy and Ari discuss the latest media preview poll for the finishing order of each 16 members. Who's schedule will allow for a rise in expectation throughout the 2026 season?

 

To close this episode of Andy & Ari On3 a recent finding on Jon Sumrall's off-field habits sparks a conversation on hygiene and the habits of the Florida Gators head coach.

 

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As SEC Media Days wrapped up on Thursday, the last team to take the main podium was the Texas Longhorns. As Steve Sarkisian took the microphone, the Longhorns head coach had to answer many questions on the new-look roster in Austin, which included some notable departures along the way. Watch here as Andy & Ari break down the comments from Steve Sarkisian on the ‘cap space’ he’s had to work with in this offseason college football.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:40) Presenting Sponsor

(2:10) Intro - Steve Sarkisian Quotes

(7:17) Parker Livingstone Saga

(11:24) Lebron Debate?

(11:55) Texas Run Game entering 2026

(16:26) Transferring to Rival?

(21:32) Senate: Protect College Sports Act

(27:25) Who Am I?

(30:36) Who Am I - Answer

(34:14) ZenAI

(35:25) Dear Andy & Ari - Revisiting Saban

(38:22) Dylan’s pitch for relegation/promotion

(47:54) How to include the G5

(54:02) Conferences - Necessary in CFB?

(1:06:02) GPS & Geography

(1:09:42) Coaches that wouldn’t drive trucks?

(1:19:09) Thanks for watching! See you Monday!

 

Once Andy & Ari wrap up the discussion on Texas, the guys provide the latest on the Protect College Sports Act. With the latest news, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said, “I don’t think we’ll be able to get them done.” Watch here as Andy & Ari explain why this bill will most likely not be passed.

 

Next up, it’s time for everyone’s favorite game: Who Am I? How many guesses does it take you to guess this college football great?

 

In this week’s Dear Andy & Ari, the fellas receive a number of emails on the suggestions from Nick Saban on an all-power 12 game schedule in college football including…

 

Are conferences necessary?

Which coaches are not truck guys in college football?

 

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On Thursday morning, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin took center stage at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida. With all eyes on Kiffin, LSU’s newest head coach has kept his eyes off social media. Revealing that his son challenged him to stay off his social media apps, Lane Kiffin suggests his life is for the better with the removal of social media. Is it necessary for the LSU head coach to stay offline and off social media? Andy & Ari discuss the necessity of social media for head coaches in today’s age.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:03) Presenting Sponsor

(2:32) Intro: Kiffin goes offline

(13:09) Why LSU is different

(17:25) Making noise at new stops

(18:36) Pete Golding at SEC Media Days

(24:43) Pete Golding’s keeping Trinidad Chambliss & Kewan Lacy

(30:40) Golding on Tampering

(37:48) Mike Elko on A&M’s trophy case

(41:35) Billy Liucci joins

(44:08) Marcel Reed at A&M

(48:10) The LSU game for Texas A&M

(52:43) A&M’s 2026 Football Roster

(56:54) What must A&M improve?

(59:20) Closing out with Liucci

(1:02:35) Recapping Liucci

(1:05:40) Closing Out

 

Once the fellas close out on Lane Kiffin, the guys take a visit to Ole Miss, where Pete Golding steps in for his first full season as the head coach of the Rebels. Taking the stage on SEC Media Days Wednesday afternoon, Golding made some fireworks in Tampa. Watch here as Andy & Ari dissect Golding’s comments on Lane Kiffin and tampering.

 

To close, Andy & Ari head to College Station, where Mike Elko says the trophy case is rather bare. Watch here as the guys discuss A&M before being joined by TexAgs.com’s Billy Liucci. Andy & Billy run through all things Texas A&M before the 2026 season. Should the Aggies expect a repeat trip to the CFP?

 

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As Day 3 of SEC Media Days are underway, Kalen DeBoer kicked the morning off in Tampa Bay by answering a number of questions surrounding the Alabama football team, mainly on who will be the starting quarterback in Tuscaloosa this season. As a decision looms between Austin Mack or Keelon Russell, who is the right choice for Alabama? When do the Crimson Tide need to know? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive DEEP into the quarterback competition in Tuscaloosa.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:57) Presenting Sponsor

(2:26) Intro: QB1 for Alabama

(12:57) When does DeBoer need to decide?

(18:06) Alabama at Kentucky in Week 2

(19:40) Saban’s Big Fix

(36:55) Send us your questions!

(40:08) Florida QB Battle

(48:40) Sumrall’s history with QBs

(50:14) ZenAI

(51:21) Preview of John McDaid

(52:00) McDaid joins: Tampering

(58:58) Punt Formations

(1:02:21) Fair Catch Kick

(1:05:33) Closing out with John McDaid

(1:07:09) Thanks for watching!

 

Next up, former Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban had some interesting comments on the SEC Network set regarding an all-power 12 game schedule in college football. Andy  & Ari debate if this idea is a good idea or not? Would it be better for the sport? What about the G5 schools?

 

Alongside Kalen DeBoer, Florida head coach Jon Sumrall is also facing a decision at quarterback on the horizon. With the decision between Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo, Andy & Ari discuss how this battle will shake out in Gainesville. With some lackluster opponents the first two weeks of the season, will the Gators have some time to figure it out?

 

To close the show, John McDaid, the SEC’s Coordinator of Officials joins the show to discuss with Andy all the new changes coming to college football this fall.

 

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While SEC Media Days are still underway in Tampa, Florida, Andy released his newest rendition of college football’s hot seat ahead of the 2026 season. With a number of names on the list, who can realistically coach their way off this list? Can Lincoln Riley finally crack the code at USC? Will Bill Belichick ever be successful at North Carolina? Will any resources be given to help these coaches? Listen in as Andy & Ari break down the entire list here.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:55) Presenting Sponsor

(2:25) Intro: CFB Hot Seat

(3:11) Andy’s Entire List

(6:43) Lincoln Riley, USC

(13:13) Revisiting the Odyssey

(15:34) Bill Belichick, North Carolina

(29:00) Mike Norvell, Florida State

(33:37) Not on the list? Dabo Swinney

(35:46) Bill O’Brien, Boston College

(39:45) Deion Sanders, Colorado

(44:12) Shane Beamer, South Carolina

(49:19) Closing out the entire list

(50:49) Are we SLEEPING ON Gunner Stockton?

(1:05:55) Josh Heupel’s New Confidence

(1:08:47) Tennessee, most passionate fans?

(1:12:23) Closing out - see you tomorrow!

 

Once Andy & Ari complete the hot seat list, the fellas dive into who Andy met with at SEC Media Days. Watch here as the guys discuss Georgia QB Gunner Stockton and if we are sleeping on the Bulldogs.

 

Going back to day one of SEC Media Days, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel appeared relaxed and confident down in Tampa yesterday. Should we take note of this? Are the Volunteers going to be a sneaky good team in the SEC this year? The fellas discuss.

 

Thanks for watching! See you tomorrow from day 3 of SEC Media Days!

 

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