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As Greg Sankey took the podium in Tampa for SEC Media Days, Michigan dropped their bombshell of a news report simultaneously as the SEC took center stage: At the end of the calendar year, Michigan AD Warde Manuel will be stepping down from his role as UM’s leader in the athletic department. Following an internal investigation after the Sherrone Moore firing, Michigan will have a new athletic director when the calendar turns to 2027. What’s next for UM athletics? Andy & Ari discuss here.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:59) Presenting Sponsor

(2:26) Intro: Warde Manuel Stepping Down

(12:39) Parting Gift: Kyle Whittingham

(16:00) Preview of Oklahoma GM Jim Nagy

(18:00) Jim Nagy joins the show

(37:10) Previewing Oklahoma’s 2026 Season

(47:32) Ahmad Hardy Latest

(50:27) Drinkwitz takes his shot on the Big Ten

(1:02:06) Latest in David Gabriel Georges commitment

(1:07:25) Will Stein’s Curt Cignetti Moment?

(1:11:11) Happy Birthday, Ari!

(1:12:18) Closing Out - See you Tuesday from Day 2 of SEC Media Days

 

Once Andy & Ari wrap up the conversation from Michigan, the guys break down the latest from the first day of SEC Media Days. As Missouri and Oklahoma took the stage early in the morning, Andy caught up with Oklahoma’s GM in Jim Nagy. Watch as Andy discusses with the Sooners GM on building a championship roster and continuing the climb in the SEC.

 

Next up, Missouri Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz made some waves during his podium session, announcing the latest on RB Ahmad Hardy following his gunshot wound a few months ago back home in Mississippi. Drinkwitz also takes a shot at the Big Ten, which made headlines as well.

 

Later, Pete Nakos dropped his recruiting prediction on 5-star RB David Gabriel Georges. Will the high school star select Tennessee or Ohio State?

 

Also, did Kentucky Head coach Will Stein have his Curt Cignetti moment? Andy & Ari break it down.

 

Happy Birthday Ari!

 

Thanks for watching! See you tomorrow from day 2 of SEC Media Days!

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As ACC Media Days are wrapping up from Charlotte on Friday, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney took the podium on Thursday and made some headlines with his comments. As Swinney referenced his past success on Thursday, Tigers fans just want to see better results on the field. Watch here as Andy & Ari explain why Dabo has to win now and not rely on his past success.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:56) Presenting Sponsor

(2:55) Intro: Dabo Swinney at ACC Media Days

(5:11) Comparing to UGA’s Kirby Smart

(11:55) Fans & Dabo Swinney

(21:30) Zen.AI

(22:40) Dear Andy & Ari: David Gabriel Georges

(34:26) Toughest 3-game stretch in college football

(37:20) Alabama’s Schedule

(38:28) Northwestern’s Schedule

(39:20) South Carolina’s Schedule

(39:39) Most Expensive: Florida State

(40:10) Michigan’s close to the season

(41:11) Texas A&M

(42:11) Overall Schedule Chart

(42:46) Transcript from Monday

(43:40) Bill’s Journey with On3

(47:34) ‘Leave No Doubt’ at Notre Dame?

(52:55) How to pronounce Sumrall

(1:01:25) Bill’s Footnote to Ari

(1:02:25) Go see the Odyssey

(1:05:05) Closing Out: See you next week!

 

After Andy & Ari close out the Dabo Swinney discussion, the fellas move on to Dear Andy & Ari. With the first question, Andy & Ari revisit heir discussion of the battle for 5-star RB David Gabriel Georges. Was Ari correct in calling Tennessee 'desperate?'

 

Next up, Mike sends the fellas an impressive chart that highlights some of the toughest 3-game stretches in all of college football. Which schedule has the toughest draw? Watch here as Andy & Ari break it all down here.

 

When should Note Dame chant "Leave No Doubt?"

 

What is the proper way to pronounce Sumrall?

 

A jam packed Andy & Ari On3 you won't want to miss!

 

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As ACC Media Days are still underway, Virginia Tech’s newest head coach in James Franklin claimed the Hokies won the offseason. With an overhaul of the roster and higher expectations in Blacksburg, is Virginia Tech the clear offseason winner in college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari debate and rank the top offseason winners thus far.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:05) Presenting Sponsor

(2:56) Intro: James Franklin at ACC Media Days

(4:22) Offseason Winners - Oklahoma State

(5:38) LSU

(8:05) Virginia Tech

(10:53) USC

(12:53) Michigan

(15:30) Florida

(20:20) Miami

(21:33) UCLA

(23:10) Sleeping on Oklahoma

(25:27) Recap: Top 5

(26:29) Texas?

(29:03) Syracuse and the QB Room

(30:44) Who am I?

(36:47) Brian Kelly & Notre Dame

(53:42) ACC Tiebreakers Explained

(1:00:46) Power Conferences as a whole

(1:06:29) Warde Manuel following regents meeting

(1:14:30) Closing Out: Ari & The WNBA

 

After the offseason winners, Andy & Ari dive into this week’s edition of Who Am I? How many guesses does it take Andy to guess this iconic Super Bowl champ?

 

Later, the guys dive in Brian Kelly latest comments about his departure from Notre Dame to LSU. Was Kelly leaving the Irish for Baton Rouge just what Notre Dame needed to level up? Andy & Ari discuss

 

Afterwards, Andy & Ari dive more into the ACC Tiebreakers. As a hypothetical scenario surfaced online, Andy figured out how the tiebreakers would shape out.

 

To close, Andy & Ari provide the latest on Michigan AD Warde Manuel. As the board of regents meeting happened on Thursdsay, the guys dive into what the future may look like in Ann Arbor.

 

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As the 2026 ACC Media Days are underway, new tiebreaker rules are being introduced to the conference this season. While Duke won the ACC title a season ago, Jim Phillips and the conference are implementing new rules for the title game that would have produced different participants a season ago. Watch here as Andy & Ari explain these new rules and discuss the impact here.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:55) Presenting Sponsor

(2:44) Intro: ACC tiebreakers EXPLAINED

(20:38) Zen AI

(21:42) Miami’s 2026 Outlook

(35:42) Florida State’s 2026 Outlook

(46:40) Florida State 2026 Schedule

(56:20) Latest on Michigan AD Warde Manuel

(1:06:03) Will Ari mow the yard anytime soon?

(1:17:30) Thanks for watching!

 

Once Andy & Ari wrap up the tiebreaker discussion, the guys dive into Miami and Florida State. As both of these programs seem to be going in different directions, what should Hurricane and Seminole fans expect from their squads this season? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive deep into both Miami and Florida State.

 

Next up, Andy & Ari head back north to Ann Arbor, where more news has been leaked involving the Michigan AD Warde Manuel. What will happen from Thursday’s board meeting? Andy & Ari ponder.

 

To close, Producer River asks: “Is Ari planning to mow the yard anytime soon?” This leads to an in-depth discussion with Ari on house chores.

 

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Over in Stillwater, the Oklahoma State Cowboys welcome its newest head coach in Eric Morris. Coming over from North Texas, Morris brings in a number of new players to the Oklahoma State roster. Watch here as Eric Morris joins Andy & Ari from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas. Do you think the Cowboys will be much improved from a season ago?

 

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(1:20) Presenting Sponsor

(3:10) Intro: Previewing Eric Morris

(12:24) Eric Morris Joins the show

(18:44) How Morris evaluates QBs

(24:05) Building a roster in Stillwater

(26:35) The Retirement plan for Eric Morris

(28:21) Ari on a farm?

(37:00) Ari's front door

(40:25) Most Improved teams in 2026

(41:35) SEC: LSU & Florida

(44:53) Auburn

(48:39) Big Ten: Penn State

(53:05) UCLA

(58:45) Virginia Tech

(1:01:26) Recap: Most improved

(1:04:58) Warde Manuel Latest

(1:18:41) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

 

Once the fellas wrap up with Eric Morris, the guys run through their most improved teams before the 2026 season. With a team or two from each power conference, do you agree with Andy & Ari's list? Who should have been mentioned?

 

Later, Andy & Ari dive into the latest surrounding Michigan AD Warde Manuel. Going on a radio show Tuesday morning, what did the Michigan AD say about his future with the university? Watch here as Andy & Ari break it all down here to close out the show.

 

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