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Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-5:27) Intro - Colorado, Dukes the Scoop Intro (5:28-27:44) Dukes the Scoop joins LIVE (27:45-43:06) Deion's Recruiting Style (43:07-49:03) Comparing Deion to Dabo (49:04-54:14) Wrapping up with Dukes (54:15-57:07) Penn State Intro (57:08-1:18:14) Sean Fitz from Blue White Illustrated Joins - Can Penn State make the 12 team playoff? (1:18:15-1:19:53) Conclusion On3’s Phillip Dukes joins Andy to talk Deion Sanders. Dukes released a video over the weekend that attempted to make sense of why everything Sanders does is such a hotbutton topic. Andy and Dukes also tackle the closing of the transfer portal and discuss which teams got better. Next, Sean Fitz of Blue White Illustrated joins to help Andy answer a question that popped up during last week’s Dear Andy episode: Is Penn State on the list of schools where the job description of the head coach simply reads “win the national championship?” Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/eLcXN4p5Dj0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spring transfer portal window is closed, but there’s still drama. Oklahoma landed one of the most sought-after players in the spring window on Thursday when TCU transfer Damonic Williams committed. Williams started every game in his two seasons at TCU and was an honorable mention All-Big 12 player in 2023. Few defensive linemen with this resume had entered the portal this spring, and a lot of schools wanted Williams. It came down to Oklahoma and Texas. (0:00-9:09) Intro - Transfer Portal News (9:10-23:13) Pete Nakos Joins to Break down Transfer Portal (23:14-29:57) NCAA Antitrust Settlement Case, Future of CFB (29:58-32:56) Texas A&M Introduction (32:57-1:05:12) Billy Liucci from Tex Ags joins (1:05:13-1:06:47) Conclusion - Have a great weekend! On3’s Pete Nakos breaks down that decision as well as the ongoing recruitment of Michigan State transfer defensive lineman Simeon Barrow, who told Pete on Thursday that he might decide Friday from a group that includes LSU, Missouri and Miami. Plus, Oklahoma backup QB General Booty is the highest ranking player to ever enter the transfer portal. Next, Billy Liucci of TexAgs.com joins the show to talk about a quiet spring in College Station as new coach Mike Elko works to shape a roster that probably isn’t as loaded as we’d think given Texas A&M’s recruiting rankings of the past few years. In fact, the situation Elko finds himself in now is eerily reminiscent of the one Steve Sarkisian took over at Texas in 2021. But with QB Conner Weigman working his way back toward 100 percent, transfer Nic Scourton coming off the edge and an SEC schedule that isn’t as tough as the one some other teams got, the Aggies might be a surprise come fall. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/f28nBlZ_710 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Dear Andy edition, and you have some great questions. Specifically, you have some very interesting questions about Deion Sanders. (0:00-7:37) Intro - Opt Outs, State of CFB (7:38-21:59) Introducing On3 - Her with Talia Goodman (22:00-24:09) Dear Andy Intro (24:10-45:31) Deion Sanders and Colorado (45:32-59:46) Coaches Hired to Win Championships (59:47-1:03:34) Group of 5 to Power 4 Transfers Idea (1:03:35-1:06:41) 4 New Conferences to Pick New Teams (1:06:42-1:09:49) Nick Saban's Retirement (1:09:50-1:14:03) G5 School to use in EA Sports? (1:14:04-1:16:14) Conclusion But first, we’re very excited to introduce you to Talia Goodman. Talia is On3’s newest hire, and she’ll be leading the HER vertical. While a student reporter at Indiana University, Talia realized there wasn’t a transfer portal news-breaker covering women’s basketball, so she worked to make herself one. Now she’s the best in the game, and she’s bringing her talents to On3. Andy and Talia discuss how the women’s college game can capitalize on the moment it’s having currently, and Talia identifies the stars who will try to fill the void now that Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and company are off to the WNBA. Now, it’s time for your questions. Once again, Coach Prime and his team dominate the conversation. Will Shedeur Sanders' tweet clapping back at a former Colorado player hurt his chances to win awards? Would it affect his draft stock? How much longer should we reasonably expect Deion to be at Colorado? Given the discussion of the way Sanders handled cutting players and the back-and-forth between former and current Colorado players, what should be considered acceptable when managing a roster? Andy often talks about college football jobs where the job description is simply “Win the national title.” How many of those jobs are there? Which schools? Who does Andy plan to play as in Dynasty Mode when the new EA college football game debuts? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, join us LIVE from 8-9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/cKQr7TBrRf0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to Rhoback — the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts — for sponsoring this episode. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for a generous 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. That’s 20 percent off all Performance hoodies, polos, and shorts with code “ANDY”. On3 national scout Cody Bellaire joins Andy for the 2024 Ultimate College Football Team draft. (0:00-2:21) Intro (2:22-14:50) Cody Bellaire Joins to Introduce the Draft (14:51-18:13) Round 1 (18:14-21:32) Round 2 (21:33-24:15) Round 3 (24:16-28:28) Round 4 (28:29-31:21) Round 5 (31:22-34:45) Round 6 (34:46-37:51) Round 7 (37:52-41:09) Round 8 (41:10-43:49) Round 9 (43:50-48:07) Round 10 (48:08-50:32) Round 11 (50:33-53:00) Round 12 (53:01-55:26) Round 13 (55:27-57:43) Round 14 (57:44-1:00:22) Round 15 (1:00:23-1:02:15) Round 16 (1:02:16-1:03:42) Round 17 (1:03:43-1:06:03) Round 18 (1:06:04-1:08:44) Round 19 (1:08:45-1:10:38) Round 20 (1:10:39-1:13:09) Round 21 (1:13:10-1:16:59) Round 22 - Final Picks (1:17:00-1:21:58) Wrapping Up - Dear Andy tomorrow! Andystapleson3@gmail.com Andy and Cody each will declare their offensive and defensive schemes. Then they’ll draft the best possible teams to carry out those schemes on the field. Perhaps they’re looking for different quarterbacks, but everyone needs great offensive tackles, edge rushers, defensive backs and receivers. Who will get LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell? Who will get Ohio State’s Caleb Downs? Which general manager/coach will pick the best players for his chosen schemes? Feel free to heckle each pick in the chat. Want to watch the draft instead? Head on over to YouTube, and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/JCeEJI-kEMc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hype train for Nebraska freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola is leaving the station, and Andy climbs aboard with Sean Callahan of On3’s Husker Online. Raiola’s spring game performance got the Nebraska fanbase pumped for the future. So what happens next? How does coach Matt Rhule handle the quarterback situation going into preseason camp? And who will help Raiola on offense when fall arrives? (0:00-4:29) Intro (4:30-13:49) Leaders Discussing Settlement of Antitrust Case (13:50-35:14) Sean Callahan from Husker Online Joins (35:15-40:28) Spring Transfer Portal (40:29-1:03:53) Tyler Horka from Blue and Gold joins (1:03:54-1:06:50) Conclusion - Draft Ultimate Teams tomorrow Before that, Andy breaks down the news that the NCAA and major conferences have engaged in settlement talks in the House v. NCAA case. Why does this matter? Because any settlement likely involves the schools promising revenue sharing with the athletes going forward. That would change how the players are compensated, and it likely would lead to collective bargaining. Speaking of which, there was news on that front Monday out of Trent Dilfer’s UAB program. Also, a few more players jumped in the transfer portal ahead of its closing on Tuesday. Alabama freshman safety Peyton Woodyard entered on Monday night. Oregon is the favorite to land him. Nebraska edge rusher Chief Borders also has entered the portal. So has former Washington QB Sam Huard, who spent 2023 at Cal Poly. Offensive lineman Andrew Dennis, the highest ranked signee in Illinois’ 2024 class, also entered the portal. Next, Tyler Horka of On3’s Blue and Gold joins to discuss Notre Dame coming out of spring practice. The Fighting Irish got a good look at their quarterback room with presumed starter Riley Leonard recovering from ankle surgery, and the depth — and lack of QBs jumping in the portal — should inspire confidence. So should the performance of the receivers in the spring game. Notre Dame didn’t have anywhere near its full group, but the way the available players performed suggests that the passing game should be much more dynamic than it was last season. Want to watch the show instead? Join us LIVE on YouTube, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/iEzOKN7GSHs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. We’re talking about what Oregon should expect from the Big Ten and what the Big Ten should expect from the Ducks, but we also need to acknowledge that elsewhere in the Big Ten, the Dylan Raiola hype machine is operating at full capacity after Raiola’s spring game performance. (0:00-3:32) Intro - Oregon Spring Game (3:33-11:04) Nebraska Spring Game (11:05-25:29) Pete Nakos joins to update on the portal (25:30-36:50) Group of 5 Playoff? (36:51-56:59) Justin Hopkins from ScoopDuck joins (57:00-1:06:39) NFL Draft Recap (1:06:40-1:09:32) EA Sports Cover (1:09:33-1:10:04) Conclusion On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins to discuss the latest on the spring transfer portal window. Oregon State RB transfer Damien Martinez has committed to Miami, and Colorado RB transfer Dylan Edwards has committed to Kansas State. Meanwhile, Colorado wrapped spring practice and continued to add more transfers. That includes RB Rashad Amos, a Miami (Ohio) transfer who originally had planned to go to Mississippi State. Next, Justin Hopkins of Scoop Duck joins to talk about Oregon. The Ducks wrapped spring practice Saturday, and Oklahoma transfer QB Dillon Gabriel looks like he’s been in Eugene forever. We also got a look at a few potential star freshmen on defense, and we got our first look at QB Dante Moore as a Duck. Plus, Andy breaks down the rest of the NFL draft.... Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/31fMSmF-mtY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Philip Dukes break down the first round of the NFL draft. Dukes is Atlanta born and bred, so he has many, many thoughts on the Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. after just signing Kirk Cousins in free agency. (0:00-3:34) Intro - Falcons Draft and a Rant (3:35-13:16) Phillip Dukes Joins (13:17-15:42) Who Could Have the Falcons gottens? (15:43-25:13) Draft Recap (25:14-27:15) Mock draft Recap (27:16-29:52) Joe Alt to Chargers (29:53-33:54) Arizona State talent (33:55-37:36) Back to Back Heismans (37:37-39:31) Nate Wiggins (39:32-43:24) Which Party was the best from Draft (43:25-46:54) Favorite Picks Left (46:55-49:47) Malik Nabers Suit (49:48-50:58) Terrion Arnold to Detroit (50:59-55:56) College Football Portal Update (55:57-57:24) Phillip Dukes Monologue (57:25-57:43) Conclusion Andy recaps the performance of his first mock draft, which started out six for six and then totally fell apart afterward. Andy and Dukes also provide a short transfer portal update -- including a Player of Consequence who decided not to enter the portal. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, join us live, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/2dJy0TTsR_o Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Dear Andy show, and we have a question that will ignite debate throughout the audience. (0:00-2:08) Intro (2:09-4:50) Reggie Bush's Heisman Returns (4:51-6:39) CFP Selection Update - Army/Navy (6:40-21:26) Pete Nakos Joins to recap the portal (21:27-22:05) Dear Andy Intro (22:06-26:47) Top 10 High School Tapes (26:48-28:02) Kyler Murray (28:03-28:55) Allen Iverson (28:56-30:57) Derrick Henry (30:58-32:03) Tavon Austin (32:04-33:53) Vince Young (33:54-36:12) Sam McGuffie (36:13-37:05) Noel Devine (37:06-38:39) Reggie Bush (38:40-40:24) Jadeveon Clowney (40:25-45:24) Sport Wrongs to Right? (45:25-49:18) NFL Draft Philosophy? (49:19-54:35) Any team, Any player, at Any time (54:36-58:29) Covid Athletes and Transfer Portal Era (58:30-1:02:48) Cold Weather in CFP Games? (1:02:49-1:06:14) ESPN TV Deals and the ACC (1:06:15-1:06:48) Conclusion - Happy Draft Day and Congrats to all that get Drafted tonight! But first, On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins us for a transfer portal update. And the portal has been busy. On Wednesday, Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller announced his intention to enter the portal. This is another player of consequence entering the portal. The question now is which non-SEC team will land Miller. Also, former Penn State receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith committed to Auburn. Now it’s time for your questions, including a leadoff question that is sure to ignite debate… In honor of Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back, does Reggie have the greatest high school highlight video of all time? Andy will rank the top 10. Also in honor of Bush getting his Heisman back, what other sports wrongs need to be righted? It’s draft night, and a viewer wants to know how Andy would build a team if he were an NFL general manager. Another viewer wants Andy to match perfect players with perfect teams/situations in the draft. Also, how will weather affect first-round College Football Playoff games? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/lmbj5yFJF1s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Rhoback, the makers of the world’s most comfortable hoodies, polos and shorts. Use the code “ANDY” on Rhoback.com for 20 percent off for all new customers through the end of this week. We’re a day away from the NFL draft, so it’s time for Andy to break down his mock draft. But first, there’s a lot of transfer portal news. 0:00 Intro - Reggie Bush Gets his Heisman Back! 12:56 Intro 14:24 Transfer Portal Update - Colorado 22:08 Other Portal News 27:02 Jesse Simonton joins to talk the NFL Draft 51:57 Jesse Simonton breaks down his top head coaches in college football 1:14:42 Conclusion, Dear Andy Tomorrow - Andystapleson3@gmail.com The most interesting name is Dylan Edwards, the Colorado tailback who led the Buffaloes in rushing last season. Edwards was one of Deion Sanders’ first big flips, choosing Colorado over Notre Dame out of high school. But now Edwards plans to hit the portal. Where will he go? We’re not quite sure, but Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson posted a photo of he and Edwards playing together in pee-wee football. Next, Andy and On3 national writer Jesse Simonton have things to argue about. Andy released his mock draft, while Jesse released his All-College Football team of potential NFL draftees. Jesse also revealed his top 25 college football coaches this week. That topic certainly won’t create any debate in the chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, Caleb Williams was always that good. But he wasn’t the top-ranked quarterback in the recruiting class of 2021. (That guy is still in college.) Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy was as polarizing a college recruit as he is a potential NFL draft pick. (0:00-3:50) Introduction - NFL Draft (3:51-7:52) Charles Power and Cody Bellaire Join, Covid's Impact (7:53-13:29) Caleb Williams, USC (13:30-17:35) Drake Maye, UNC (17:36-19:28) Quinn Ewers Discussion (19:29-24:36) JJ McCarthy, Michigan (24:37-26:49) Jayden Daniels, LSU (26:50-29:25) Overall QB's (29:26-31:31) Jayden Daniels and Innovation in Technology (31:32-34:51) Favorite Prospect - Brock Bowers, Georgia (34:52-36:05) Jonathon Brooks, Texas (36:06-40:36) Can't Miss Recruits: Byron Murphy, Texas (40:37-43:35) Offensive Line Class: Joe Alt, Notre Dame (43:36-46:23) Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma (46:24-49:06) Gary Patterson at TCU (49:07-53:22) Guys Not in the Draft (53:23-56:59) Significance of Age (57:00-1:01:00) Guys Not in the Draft, Re-Visited (1:01:01-1:02:05) Conclusion On3 director of ranking Charles Power and national scout Cody Bellaire join Andy to share stories about the players who will be drafted beginning this Thursday when they were high schoolers trying to choose where they would play their college ball. Cody, who used to work in the personnel department at LSU, offers a plausible alternate history where Williams winds up in Baton Rouge playing for Ed Orgeron. Charles discusses how low-key Jayden Daniels' recruitment to Arizona State was. Charles also explains how the Joe Alt who came out of high school in Minnesota was not nearly as easy to project as the version of Alt who is leaving Notre Dame and heading to anchor some NFL team’s offensive line for the next 10 years. Plus, the guys pay tribute to the Patron Saint of Projection — former TCU coach Gary Patterson. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Gametime is the best place to buy last-minute tickets to sporting events, concerts and comedy shows. Making plans to follow your team on the road this college football season? Gametime has tickets to every game. Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-9:07) Intro - Texas Spring Game (9:08-13:15) Michigan Spring Game (13:16-17:09) USC Spring Game (17:10-18:45) Transfer Portal Update - Cormani McClain (18:46-38:31) Pete Nakos Joins to recap the overall transfer portal (38:32-59:39) Trevor Sikkema Joins to preview the NFL Draft (59:40-1:02:13) Conclusion Another set of spring games is over, and it’s time to TOTALLY OVERREACT ABOUT ARCH MANNING. Sure, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian made it abundantly clear that Quinn Ewers is the Texas starter and that he just really wanted to give Manning a chance to play significant snaps in the spring game. But that’s not how the Internet works, Sark. Meanwhile, Michigan wrapped spring practice, and it appears the Wolverines’ QB competition will come down to Alex Orji and Davis Warren — unless Michigan coaches decide to dip into the transfer portal for a QB. So far, no QB that would appear worthy of Michigan’s starting job has entered the portal. That brings us to a transfer portal update from On3 national writer Pete Nakos. The weekend brought a lot of official visits, a few commitments and a few new entries. Next, Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus joins to break down Thursday’s NFL Draft. Trevor is a massive college football fan who also happens to be a draft analyst, and he’ll help explain some of the more interesting swings in draft conventional wisdom. For instance, former Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy is now being mocked as a likely top-10 pick. How did he climb draft boards so fast? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/6tylO-YDous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and new customers receive $150 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Fanduel recently released odds on which teams will make the 12-team College Football Playoff. Is your team favored? (0:00-4:06) Introduction (4:07-15:28) Transfer Portal Update - Jaden Rashada (15:29-21:50) Damien Martinez Visit (21:51-37:37) LSU WR Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Cortez Hankton Jr. Joins (37:38-1:03:22) On3's National Scout Cody Bellaire Joins to discuss how the transfer portal ACTUALLY works (1:03:23-1:04:55) Conclusion The transfer portal is expecting a very interesting entrant soon. Quarterback Jaden Rashada, whose original signing with Florida disintegrated after a collective reneged on a contract that purported to be worth $13.8 million over four years, is leaving Arizona State after one season in Tempe. Where might he wind up? On3’s Pete Nakos reported he possibly could be headed to an SEC school. Next, LSU receivers coach/co-offensive coordinator Cortez Hankton Jr. joins the show. Hankton will be in the green room at the draft next week with former Tigers receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr., who are expected to be picked in the first round. Hankton, who came to LSU from Georgia and who could have as many as six former players drafted next week, discusses how those two developed into first-rounders. Later, On3 national scout Cody Bellaire explains how college personnel departments are handling the transfer portal window. Bellaire, who worked in the personnel departments at LSU, Texas A&M and Texas Tech, breaks down exactly how the process works from a player deciding to enter the portal to choosing a new school. Want to watch the show instead? Join us live on YouTube, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/mmwTheMEUIQ Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a Dear Andy show, but first, a transfer portal update. We’ve got a player of consequence alert at Louisville. Meanwhile, a few quarterbacks jumped in Wednesday. (0:00-5:30) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal (5:31-6:46) Dear Andy Intro (6:47-13:35) Why the underwhelming spring portal cycle? (13:36-36:59) Which teams NEED to win a national title? (37:00-48:59) Deion's Recruiting Strategy (49:00-53:49) Number of wins or Strength of Schedule? (53:50-56:21) Scholarship Limits? (56:22-59:53) NCAA's rules on tampering/contacting players (59:54-1:03:28) Matt's Detailed Realignment Proposal (1:03:29-1:10:42) Interest in College Football as a whole (1:10:43-1:11:26) Conclusion Next, it’s time to answer your questions… Why is the spring portal window less lively than (some people) advertised? Which programs need to win a national title the most? Are Deion Sanders’ sons better recruiters than Coach Prime himself? Which will be more important to the College Football Playoff selection committee — wins or strength of schedule? Plus much more… Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube or Twitter (@Andy_Staples) and join us LIVE from 8-9 am et https://youtube.com/live/amHDpFDxJ48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas and Oklahoma are headed into the SEC this season, and both wrap spring football this weekend. (0:00-7:08) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal's MOST IMPACTFUL Player Enters (7:09-15:58) Shilo Sanders Instagram Story, Analysis on Colorado (15:59-22:03) Super League Divisions (22:04-40:53) Deep Dive into Texas Football (40:54-1:03:16) Oklahoma Sooners Spring Game Preview (1:03:17-1:15:02) Michigan Cheeseburger-Gate settled (1:15:03-1:16:46) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow! andystapleson3@gmail.com Bobby Burton of On Texas Football joins to discuss how the Longhorns can tweak an already loaded roster as they prepare for year one in their new league. Plus, will a spring game that might feature only cameo appearances from a lot of starters — including QB1 Quinn Ewers — mean big playing time for backup QB Arch Manning? Eddie Radosevich and George Stoia III of On3’s Sooner Scoop break down Oklahoma as the Sooners prepare to wrap their third spring practice under Brent Venables. Offensive line remains a question mark. What does that mean for the development of new starting quarterback Jackson Arnold? Also, how much different is Oklahoma’s roster makeup since the Sooners decided three years ago to join the SEC? Andy updates the transfer portal, which opened Tuesday. A few players who could contribute to contending teams have tossed in their names now. Plus, Sportico obtained a potential conference breakdown from a pitch deck for the college football super league idea that arrived with a thud a few years ago. It helps explain why the idea got zero traction with the people who make the decisions. Michigan and the NCAA have negotiated a resolution to (mostly) wrap up the case commonly known as Cheeseburgergate. The school and some current and former coaches have agreed to punishments for recruiting violations committed during the pandemic. The one former coach who did not agree to any sort of resolution? Jim Harbaugh. The former Michigan and current Los Angeles Chargers head coach did not take part in the settlement and has continued to fight the accusations against him. Clayton Sayfie of On3’s The Wolverine joined to discuss what this means for the Wolverines and for Harbaugh. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube, where you can join us LIVE at 8 am et M-F https://youtube.com/live/ltuXoj1oYss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The transfer portal is open again, and On3 national writer Pete Nakos joins Andy to discuss which players jumped in and which teams will be shopping. (0:00-8:25) Intro - Spring Transfer Portal is OPEN (8:26-25:53) Pete Nakos joins to layout the Transfer Portal (25:54-47:36) Tim Watts from Bama Online joins (47:37-1:04:03) UNLV OC Brennan Marion joins (1:04:04-1:09:11) Conclusion - Ole Miss Spring Game Recap Plus, Tim Watts of On3’s Bama Online joins Andy to discuss Alabama’s spring game, which featured Nick Saban as a spectator and our first look at Jalen Milroe in Kalen DeBoer’s offense. Next, UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion joins the show to talk about the Go Go Offense, a two-back, triple-option based scheme that features frequent deep shots down the field. Yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. Marion discusses his first season calling the offense in the FBS and how it can evolve in year two in Las Vegas. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE from 8 am et to 9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/52MUcWGceik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to Gametime for sponsoring today's episode! Download the Gametime App and enter code: STAPLES for $20 off your first purchase, terms apply. Last Minute Tickets, Lowest Prices, Guaranteed. (0:00-7:42) Intro - Spring Ball Whiparound (7:43-23:49_ Spencer Holbrook from Letterman Row Joins (23:50-36:29) Nick De La Torre from gators online joins (36:30-56:41) Pete Nakos joins to preview the spring transfer portal (56:42-57:45) Conclusion - See you tomorrow! A lot of schools wrapped spring practice Saturday, and Andy breaks down some of the most interesting elements from the spring games at Georgia, Penn State, Miami, LSU and others. Spencer Holbrook of On3’s Lettermen Row joins to break down the Ohio State spring game. Does the QB1 job belong to Will Howard, or does Devin Brown still have a chance. Is freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith as good as advertised? Next, Nick De La Torre of On3’s Gators Online joins to talk Florida’s spring game. Fans got their first look at freshman QB D.J. Lagway. How exciting was his debut? Can Florida’s defense improve enough to help the Gators manage a brutal schedule? Finally, On3 national reporter Pete Nakos joins the show to preview the spring transfer portal window. We already know some names (Oregon State RB Damien Martinez, Penn State WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith) likely headed into the portal when it opens Wednesday. But how many players will jump in, and how radically will that affect some teams? Want to watch the show instead? Join us on YouTube LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/e9RtF-YXktc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show is sponsored by Fanduel. Go to fanduel.com/Staples to sign up and new customers receive $150 in bonus bets when you bet $5. Get signed up now and be ready for both Final Fours! Scott Drew is staying at Baylor, Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and Kentucky is bringing one of its own back to Lexington. After Chip and Joanna Gaines bested the Big Blue Nation and Drew chose to remain Baylor’s coach, the Wildcats hired BYU coach Mark Pope, the captain of Kentucky's 1996 national title team. (0:00-26:04) Intro - Kentucky Hires Mark Pope as new head coach (26:05-32:47) Spring Football Previews (32:48-46:27) Miami's Mishael Powell joins (46:28-58:50) Ole Miss Preview with Zach Berrry (58:51-1:01:50) UCF Knights Preview (1:01:51-1:10:13) RB RJ Harvey Joins (1:10:14-1:17:14) UCF WR Kobe Hudson (1:17:15-1:18:16) Conclusion Next, it’s a spring football extravaganza as we do a deep dive into three teams having spring games this weekend. First, Miami safety Meesh Powell joins the show to explain why he decided to transfer to the Hurricanes from Washington shortly after starting the national title game. Powell talks about his new teammates, including former Apple Cup rival Cam Ward. Next, Zach Berry of On3’s OM Spirit joins to discuss an Ole Miss spring game that will embrace a very different format. How different? Joey “Jaws” Chestnut is prominently involved. Later, Andy talks to UCF tailback R.J. Harvey and receiver Kobe Hudson about returning to a team that could improve a lot in its second season in the Big 12. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/vwiJaFH84O8 Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $5 pregame moneyline wager required. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 in Arizona, 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, 1-800-9-WITH-IT in Indiana, 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com in Kansas, 1-877-770-STOP in Louisiana, visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland, visit 1800gambler.net in West Virginia, or call 1-800-522-4700 in Wyoming. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a very special Dear Andy, because we’re joined by On3’s newest star. Steve Wiltfong, the greatest recruiting reporter on the planet, has joined the company as the VP of recruiting and transfer portal. Steve and Andy will answer your questions, including… (0:00-2:02) Intro with Steve Wiltfong (2:03-5:42) Bear Alexander - Transfer Portal Update (5:43-9:02) John Calipari Introduced at Arkansas (9:03-16:35) NIL with 4 & 5 Stars (16:36-24:38) Keeping Up with Spring Football (24:39-32:31) Dabo Swinney Strategy (32:32-39:04) Blue Bloods and Final Four in Basketball Arena? (39:05-48:08) Texas Recruiting Update (48:09-54:11) Josh Allen's Recruiting (54:12-56:04) Coach's Contracts (56:05-1:01:33) Nathan Asks a Question with a Special Guest - Congrats Nathan! (1:01:34-1:04:08) Conclusion with Steve (1:04:09-1:05:06) Wrapping Up For four- and five-star recruits, what percent of decisions are coming down to an extra 10-20 percent of NIL? Or is it even possible to know? With Dabo Swinney’s refusal to embrace the transfer portal, do you think it is at all possible for him and Clemson to return to the success that they were at a few years ago? Is he a good enough recruiter and/or developer of talent to not need the transfer portal at all? And do you think there is any coach in the country who could succeed with this strategy (not taking players from the portal) besides Dabo? Which quarterback will Texas land for the class of 2025? What’s the most important thing to look for in a spring game? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live, M-F, at 8 am et! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Calipari has said goodbye to Kentucky but has yet to officially say hello to Arkansas. Andy breaks down farewell videos from John and Ellen Calipari and handicaps the Kentucky hoops coaching search. (0:00-20:05) Intro - Calipari Confirms He's Leaving Kentucky (20:06-24:17) Transfer Portal Ramping Back Up - Bear Alexander (24:18-28:49) Oregon State RB Damien Martinez to enter (28:50-30:40) Indiana State's Robbie Avila to enter portal (30:41-37:14) Florida State vs ACC Update (37:15-1:05:49) Jake Rowe from Dawgs HQ joins (1:05:50-1:07:09) Dear Andy Tomorrow! andystapleson3@gmail.com Meanwhile, the football transfer portal is about to get some action. The window for undergraduate transfers doesn’t open until Monday, but two big names indicated on Tuesday that they plan to enter the portal when it opens. USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander — perhaps the biggest mover in last year’s spring portal when he went from Georgia to the Trojans — plans to move again. Meanwhile, Oregon State tailback Damien Martinez — who averaged 6.1 yards a carry for the Beavers last year — also plans to enter the portal. The basketball portal remains busy as well. Indiana State’s Robbie Avila — affectionately known as Cream Abdul-Jabbar or Larry Nerd — has entered his name into the portal. Is he following former Sycamores coach Josh Schertz to Saint Louis? Or is he looking elsewhere? In a Tallahassee courtroom, a judge denied the ACC’s request to stay Florida State’s lawsuit against the league. A North Carolina judge denied Florida State’s request last week to stay the ACC’s suit against the Seminoles in that state. That means things are about to get pretty messy, and the suits involving Clemson and the ACC in South Carolina and North Carolina haven’t even gotten rolling yet. Next, Jake Rowe of On3’s Dawgs HQ previews Georgia’s spring game. The Bulldogs are loaded again, but how exactly will they replace production from stars such as Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey? Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/o29GGoriBcg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UConn is the national champion for the second consecutive season after dominating Purdue in the national title game on Monday night. Boilermakers star Zach Edey scored 37 points, but the Huskies held Purdue to only seven 3-point shots all game, and Purdue only made one. Meanwhile, four UConn starters scored in double figures. Guard Tristen Newton led the way with 20 points. (0:00-4:18) Intro - UConn wins back to back titles (4:19-27:09) James Fletcher III Joins to recap UConn's run (27:10-30:14) Calipari and Arkansas Update (30:15-43:33) Kentucky's New Head Coach (43:34-48:21) Calipari's Fit in Fayetteville (48:22-49:01) Georgia Update Tomorrow (49:02-59:07) Clemson Update (59:08-1:02:37) Conclusion (1:02:38-1:05:57) Update from Dukes the Scoop and the Five Star Flex (1:05:58-1:07:04) Nakosifications on the Way, Talk to you tomorrow Where does UConn rank among the nation’s top programs after six national titles since 1999? Where does Huskies coach Dan Hurley rank among basketball coaches working today? On3’s James Fletcher III helps Andy break it down. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting for official word that John Calipari is leaving Kentucky for Arkansas. That should come Tuesday, but a few potential Kentucky candidates have already removed their names from consideration. Want to watch the show instead? Head on over to YouTube and join us live, M-F, 8-9 am et! https://youtube.com/live/BB4MAr8fMEw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices