The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football

On today’s episode of The Audible, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down the fallout from the selection committee's debut Top 25 rankings. The guys debate the benefit of the doubt given to the SEC and why the Big Ten might be feeling the squeeze, while analyzing why Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are officially walking into must-win territory this weekend to protect their playoff trajectories.

Plus, the crew dives into the latest data surrounding college football TV ratings to dissect whether the sport's viewership numbers are finally hitting a wall or simply calibrating to a new normal. The guys also look at the legislative side of the sport, reacting to how the results of the presidential election and the potential push for the Protect College Sports Act will shape the future landscape of the NCAA.

Finally, the guys crack open the Mailbag to answer your burning questions. They discuss the latest rumors surrounding the next wave of college football conference realignment, analyze how the potential push for the Protect College Sports Act will shape the future legislative landscape of the NCAA, and unpack the immense, compounding pressure of elite coaching jobs to decide if coaches like Lincoln Riley eventually change under the stress.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome to The Audible!
1:04 - Reacting To First CFP Rankings
19:05 - Examining TV ratings for College Football in 2026
29:38 - Are We Headed For More Realignment In CFB?
37:53 - Does Pressure Change College Football Coaches?

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The first official College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season have officially dropped, and the selection committee just shook up the entire sport! Join Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel LIVE on The Audible for instant reaction and breakdown of the debut CFP Top 25 rankings.

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It is officially Miami vs. Notre Dame week! 🏈💥

Undefeated No. 1 Miami heads to South Bend to face No. 4 Notre Dame in a massive, highly anticipated Old School Showdown. Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo lock in their Week 10 picks and breakdown a line that has jumped all the way to Irish (-6). Can the Hurricanes' high-flying offense mask a defensive unit that Ralph calls a flashing red alarm, or will Marcus Freeman's squad control the game at home?

The crew also reacts to breaking news across the college football landscape:
Florida State Fires Mike Norvell: The guys react to the massive news out of Tallahassee. What is the state of the FSU football program, how desirable is this job in the modern landscape, and would a sitting SEC head coach actually leave for Florida State?
NC State Coaching Search: Philip Rivers is emerging as a serious candidate for the Wolfpack. Ralph weighs in on the crapshoot nature of hiring a legend to unlock booster money, while Stew questions the wisdom of duplicating rival UNC’s strategy.

Week 10 Picks & Marquee Matchups:
No. 7 BYU at No. 3 Utah (-5.5): The Holy War features major Big 12 title implications.
No. 2 Georgia (-3.5) at No. 12 Ole Miss: Can Lane Kiffin spring the upset, or will UGA's high floor carry them on the road?
No. 8 Kentucky at No. 16 Tennessee (-6.5): A massive SEC top-20 showdown.
No. 9 Alabama at No. 15 LSU (-5.5): Death Valley hosts an elimination game where Ralph sees an elite LSU team emerging.
No. 10 Texas (-3) at No. 19 Mizzou: Bruce explains why Texas' stagnant run game has him leaning toward Missouri.
Oregon at No. 11 Ohio State (-7): After the Buckeyes' defensive meltdown against USC, the guys pick a matchup that Ralph expects to cause pure Big Ten chaos.

Plus, the guys close out the show by locking in their official Upset Picks of the Week, targeting vulnerable lines for Nebraska, UCLA, and SMU!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome to The Audible
1:10 - Florida State Fires Head Coach Mike Norvell
14:09 - Philip Rivers NC State Head Coach Position
22:07 - No 1 Miami vs No 4 Notre Dame
26:09 - No 7 BYU at No 3 Utah
29:48 - No 2 Georgia at No 12 Ole Miss
32:02 - No. 8 Kentucky at No. 16 Tennessee
33:37 - No. 9 Alabama at No. 15 LSU
36:26 - No. 10 Texas at No. 19 Missouri
38:44 - Oregon at No 11 Ohio State
46:36 - The Audible Picks Week 10 Upsets

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Stewart Mandel: @slmandel
Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB
Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH
The Audible: @audibleshow

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Saturday shook up the college football landscape! No. 2 Ohio State falls to USC at the L.A. Coliseum, leaving the Buckeyes on thin ice ahead of Tuesday’s first official College Football Playoff rankings. Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down Ryan Day's quarterback dilemma, Lincoln Riley's signature win, and what to make of USC's defensive turnaround.

Plus, the crew dissects No. 4 Indiana outlasting Minnesota in a wild 23-16 overtime thriller featuring dueling 60-yard field goals, backup quarterback drama, and baffling late-game clock management.

The guys also dive deep into:
No. 3 Georgia's 27-8 smothering of No. 17 Florida: Is the Bulldogs' defense officially back to a national championship standard despite offensive concerns?
No. 1 Miami surviving a 38-35 scare against Bill Belichick's Tar Heels: Can the Hurricanes' secondary fix its glaring issues before next week's massive Top-5 showdown against No. 5 Notre Dame?
No. 13 Texas Tech downing No. 22 Arizona 34-26: Did Thomas Castellanos and J'Koby Williams secure a season-saving moment for Joey McGuire?
No. 6 Utah dominant 49-25 win over Cincinnati: The Utes remain undefeated, prompting a major debate: Is the top of the Big 12 now better than the top of the injury-riddled Big Ten?
Clemson taking down Florida State 36-24: Mike Norvell drops to 4-17 in the ACC since 2024 as the hot seat temperature hits a boiling point.

Finally, the crew wraps up Week 9 with their weekly "Players that Impressed" and "Shoutouts," highlighting standouts like Georgia's Chris Cole, Boise State's Max Cutforth, Washington's Chris Lawson, Syracuse's Steve Angelli, Dylan Raiola, and Neal Brown's surging North Texas squad.

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On today’s episode of The Audible, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down how the Pat McAfee era is changing college football media. The guys debate the evolution of the College GameDay experience, analyzing how a new style of broadcasting has brought massive ratings surges alongside a polarizing, brand-new edge to the sport's weekly coverage.

Plus, the crew previews a crucial Week 9 ACC showdown as Florida State and Clemson meet in a true pressure-cooker matchup. Stewart, Bruce, and Ralph dissect which program needs this win more to stabilize their trajectory, how their contrasting roster management philosophies are handling the heat, and which coaching staff is facing the most critical choices heading into the home stretch.

Finally, the guys crack open the Mailbag to answer your burning questions. They look at historical hot-seat turnarounds to see if coaches can truly extricate themselves from peril and leave on their own terms, reevaluate the purpose and value of the AP Top 25 ranking system in a brand-new playoff world, and discuss whether brand bias gives blue-blood schools an artificial safety net.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome to The Audible!
1:14 - The McAfee Era: Higher Ratings vs Increased Edge
19:03 - FSU vs Clemson: Weighing The Pressure On Both ACC Programs
30:12 - Can Coaches Survive The Hot Seat?
34:11 - What Does The AP Top 25 Look Like In The World Of A 24-Team Playoff?
37:57 - Is Brand Bias Real In College Football?

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