It's a Megaboard Wednesday episode, but as the crew returns home from the CFP National Championship in Miami, BetMGM released their way-too-early national championship odds for next season. As Indiana was the 23rd team on the list at this point in time last year, who could be the splash team to win it all? Watch here as Andy & Ari go through the list!

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(1:20) Presenting Sponsor

(3:45) Intro: Bet MGM Way-too-early odds: Indiana

(8:18) Who's down the list? Iowa

(11:22) Florida

(15:04) Why Iowa?

(16:14) Washington's Odds

(17:15) Virginia Tech

(19:20) CFP Teams? A&M or Texas Tech?

(20:43) Miami

(25:07) Penn State

(27:40) Duke

(28:38) Modelo

(29:42) Megaboard Wednesday: Duke Sues QB Darian Mensah

(35:14) Why can he just leave with a contract?

(49:25) Charles Bediako granted temporary eligibility with Alabama

(1:05:06) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow!

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Last night, Indiana pulled off the improbable and won the 2025 CFP National Championship in Curt Cignetti's second season as the head coach in Bloomington. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss this significance of this accomplishment for the rest of the sport and if it can be repeated in the future. Can what Curt Cignetti did be replicated somewhere else? What other schools could make a splash in the college football landscape? Watch here as Andy & Ari recap an incredible title run for the Hoosiers.

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(0:30) Presenting Sponsor

(2:14) Intro: Indiana's CFP Win - Do stars still matter?

(5:12) The Message Indiana sent to the rest of College Football

(13:48) The Catapult of Indiana Athletics

(17:55) Curt Cignetti's Path

(25:45) Is Curt Cignetti 1 of 1?

(32:36) Who's Next in CFB?

(39:40) Off-Season Coverage

(40:18) Indiana's Cigar Celebration

(42:30) Conclusion: Congratulations to Indiana!

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Join Andy & Ari LIVE from Hard Rock Stadium tonight following the conclusion of the CFP National Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes. As the 2025-2026 season comes to a close, who will be crowned the national champion? Andy & Ari will cover it all from Miami Gardens here.

(0:00) INDIANA WINS

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(10:20) What Indiana winning means for the rest of College Football

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As the CFP National Championship kicks off tonight, it’s Indiana or Miami in a battle for the trophy tonight in Hard Rock Stadium. As all the press conferences and pre-game media appearances are all but finished, it’s time to kickoff the national championship game tonight. What would it mean for both programs? Find out here as Andy & Ari give one last preview of tonight’s title game.

(0:00) Intro: Modelo

(1:17) Presenting Sponsor

(3:02) Intro: National Championship, Ari changes his pick

(14:14) CFP Championship Pregame Presser

(17:13) Future Format of the CFP

(31:41) QB Darian Mensah to enter transfer portal
(42:49) Alex Mirabal joins
(54:37) Conclusion: See you tonight after the championship!

After discussing tonight’s title game, Andy & Ari dive into the future format of the College Football Playoff. As the Big Ten wants to expand to 24 teams, the SEC is targeting a 16-team field. What will happen? Andy & Ari discuss.

In other news, Duke QB Darian Mensah is expected to enter the transfer portal. As On3’s Pete Nakos noted, Miami is a team to watch for the ACC Champion Quarterback. What will happen with Mensah?

As the fellas wrap up, Miami’s offensive line coach Alex Mirabal joins the show to discuss the team’s path to the title game and how he gets the best out of his guys on the offensive line. Will Miami be the difference in the trenches?

See you tonight as we wrap up the season!

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Welcome to a very special edition of Andy & Ari On3! On today’s show, presented by Modelo, Andy & Ari go deep into Media Day at the National Championship down in Miami, Florida. As the Indiana Hoosiers are taking on the Miami Hurricanes in Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night, Andy & Ari go into the trenches with the Hoosiers and Canes. With interviews from Pat Coogan, Francis Mauigoa, and Carter Smith, Andy & Ari will have you covered with all you need to know heading into Monday night. Who is your pick to win the title? Let us know in the comments below!

(0:00) Intro: Modelo

(1:27) Media Day Recap

(4:45) Curt Cignetti on the Novelty of National Championship

(8:06) Introducing Indiana OL Pat Coogan

(9:46) Pat Coogan Joins

(19:41) Recapping Pat Coogan

(27:06) Miami in the Trenches

(29:49) Francis Mauigoa Joins

(36:10) Recapping Mauigoa

(40:00) How Indiana got here

(43:33) Indiana OL Carter Smith Joins

(51:57) Wrapping up Indiana, Smith

(52:14) Was Fernando Mendoza close to going to Miami?

(53:55) Carlos, the diehard Miami Fan

(56:48) Karen, the lifelong Indiana Fan

(59:55) Closing out: See you Monday!

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As the national championship is just days away from being kicked off in Hard Rock Stadium between Miami and Indiana, a fan sends in a question for today's Dear Andy & Ari show: Is Curt Cignetti the best current coach in college football? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the recent changes in college football that may confirm Curt Cignetti as the best coach in the game. Do you agree? Who do you think is the best current coach in college football?

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:12) Presenting Sponsor

(2:56) Intro: Dear Andy & Ari

(5:40) Is Cignetti the BEST coach right now?

(16:04) What about Mario Crisotbal and the others?

(22:36) Dell

(23:45) Is CFB in a good or bad state?

(38:56) Huel

(40:30) Offense with multiple QBs

(46:30) SEC as a National Championship next 5 years?

(50:20) Where will Ari run?

(55:20) Conclusion: Indiana vs Miami

After the Curt Cignetti discussion, Josh poses another interesting question: Is college football in a good or bad state? Andy & Ari go in depth and discuss the current state of the game.

Next, Andy & Ari take a look at how new offenses could be constructed. With Lane Kiffin picking up Husan Longstreet at LSU, could the head coach in Baton Rouge implement an offense with multiple QBs?

To close the mailbag, a fan asks if there will be an SEC team to win the national championship in the next five years? Who is your pick out of the SEC?

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Oregon Quarterback Dante Moore has announced he will return to Eugene for another season as Dan Lanning's QB. Watch here as Andy & Ari instantly react to this breaking news out of the Big Ten.

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It's a Megaboard Wednesday, and the message boards are always providing the best intel amongst the college football fanbases. As the Pittsburgh Steelers job has opened up, Marcus Freeman's name is once again swirling as a candidate to replace Mike Tomlin in Acrisure Stadium. Just like the last time, Marcus Freeman reiterated his passion and desire to be the head coach at Notre Dame. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss Marcus Freeman in depth.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:43) Presenting Sponsor

(3:27) Intro: Freeman Staying with Notre Dame

(17:35) Dell

(18:45) Does Marcus Freeman WANT to be an NFL coach?

(23:08) Oregon S Dillon Thieneman Declares

(23:42) Husan Longstreet to LSU

(26:58) Justice Haynes to Georgia Tech

(27:40) Rhoback

(28:45) Introing Cole

(29:09) Cole Cubelic Joins

(40:56) Indiana’s Haul

(41:33) Miami vs Indiana analysis

(45:35) Keys to the game in Miami vs Indiana

(55:23) Closing out with Cole

(55:43) Ty Simpson’s Legacy at Alabama

(1:04:45) Closing out

Later, Cole Cubelic joins the show to discuss two major departures from the Auburn program in Deuce Knight and Cam Coleman. Although some talented players are leaving the loveliest little village on the plains, Cole explains why one single person will never make or break an entire program.

After discussing Auburn, Andy & Ari discuss the national championship game between Indiana and Miami and discuss the keys to victory in Hard Rock Stadium. Who will win?

To close the show, Andy & Ari visit Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where Ty Simpson is leaving a lasting legacy as the Crimson Tide QB. Offered by schools like Tennessee and Miami to be their quarterback, Simpson has turned down those offers to keep his name in the NFL Draft. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the legacy that the Bama QB is leaving behind.

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Make this college football season one for the history books. Make it legendary.

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