On Monday afternoon, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey joined the Paul Finebaum Show to discuss where things currently stand with the SEC. During the interview, Paul Finebaum brings up if some SEC schools wanted to break away from the NCAA. Watch here as Greg Sankey discusses the state of college athletics while Andy & Ari break it down afterwards. Do you think the SEC is strong enough to separate?

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:53) Presenting Sponsor

(2:59) Champ Week is underway

(6:00) Commissioners at basketball tournaments: Greg Sankey on SEC

(16:50) What would a super league look like?

(29:49) Parker Livingstone: Across the Red River

(41:45) Previewing Kennesaw St HC Jerry Mack

(42:08) Jerry Mack joins the show

(59:15) Jerry Mack’s Rules for Life

(1:00:28) Conclusion: Hooty Hoo!

After discussing the SEC schools and the NCAA, Andy & Ari stay in conference and breakdown the transfer from Texas to Oklahoma with WR Parker Livingstone. How bizarre is this move? The fellas discuss.

To close out the show, Kennesaw State HC Jerry Mack joins Andy & Ari to discuss his path to be the Owls head coach and what it was like to win the C-USA in year one.

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Happy Monday! As a new week is underway, it’s time for Andy & Ari to discuss the biggest head coaching storylines ahead of the 2026 college football season. With plenty of storylines to choose from, the fellas break it down into 3 categories: The Established, The Newcomers, and The ones in “Do or Die” mode. Watch here as Andy & Ari go through their list here. Do you agree with the guys? Who should be here instead?

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:38) Presenting Sponsor

(2:22) Intro: Intriguing Storylines

(5:30) Established: Kirby Smart, Georgia

(16:55) Steve Sarkisian, Texas

(27:10) Dan Lanning, Oregon

(38:16) Newcomers: Kyle Whittingham, Michigan

(49:13) Lane Kiffin, LSU

(59:05) Matt Campbell, Penn State

(1:07:05) Do or Die: Lincoln Riley, USC

(1:13:46) Dabo Swinney, Clemson

(1:21:17) Josh Heupel, Tennessee

(1:29:16) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

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Happy Friday! As discussions surrounding the overall structure and future of college football continue, Ari released a column on Thursday explaining why the 12-team format is one thing that doesn’t need to change. It’s a Dear Andy & Ari show, and we have some excellent questions from our listeners.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:43) Presenting Sponsor

(2:27) Intro: Ari’s Mailbag Question

(6:03) Why the sense of urgency with expansion?

(20:23) Most impactful QB of 2025?

(29:40) NCAA appeals Trinidad Chambliss’ Injunction

(39:49) Clemson & FSU still want out of the ACC?

(45:52) Big 12 Tournament Court

(52:28) Big 12 Menu Items

(58:20) Weaver D’s in Athens, Georgia

(1:02:50) Jersey Patch Ideas

(1:11:21) Conclusion: See you Monday!

Continuing our mailbag segment, Andy & Ari receive a question from Nathan over in Greece. Who were the most impactful quarterbacks of the 2025 season?

Discussing the most impactful quarterbacks of this past season lead Andy & Ari to an update on QB Trinidad Chambliss and his battle on attaining one more year of eligibility in Oxford with Ole Miss. On Thursday, the NCAA appealed Chambliss’ injunction.

Next up, the guys head over to the Big 12 Tournament, where’s there is an LED glass court and a phenomenal menu. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the Big 12’s court and wild menu items.

To close, Andy & Ari discuss a classic restaurant closing in Athens, Georgia, and then introduce new college football jersey patch ideas.

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