As the offseason is in full swing for college football, it’s time to break down some of the top teams ahead of the 2026 season with On3’s Chris Low. It’s the Lowdown with Chris Low, and Andy & Ari breakdown a number of teams on today’s episode of Andy & Ari On3.

(0:00) Today’s Episode

(0:51) Presenting Sponsor

(2:41) Intro: Chris Low Joins

(4:57) Alabama before Kalen DeBoer’s 3rd season

(14:45) Texas Longhorns ALL IN with Steve Sarkisian?

(26:45) Will LSU make the playoff in Kiffin’s first season?

(40:09) Can Dan Lanning Catapult the Ducks to a National Title?

(49:38) Michigan in Kyle Whittingham’s first season

(1:00:56) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

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Up in Seattle, Washington, Jedd Fisch enters his third season as Washington’s head coach. With QB Demond Williams set to return for the Huskies, just how good can UW be in the Big Ten this season? Watch here as Jedd Fisch joins Andy & Ari to discuss the Demond Williams saga, expectations ahead, and the team build in 2026.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:05) Presenting Sponsor

(2:48) Intro: Previewing Jedd Fisch

(5:25) Jedd Fisch joins the show: Demond Williams Story

(13:28) Washington’s team build

(15:42) Are the Huskies a top 12 program?

(21:27) Washington’s Offensive Gameplan in 2026

(27:20) Jedd Fisch’s Team Outlook

(30:24) Closing out with Coach Fisch

(31:40) Recapping Fisch

(34:51) On3’s Megaboard: Is LSU the most expensive roster?

(50:20) Florida State cancels Spring Booster Tour

(1:02:13) Kentucky with Mark Pope

(1:07:57) Conclusion: See you tomorrow

It’s a Megaboard Wednesday, and after Jedd Fisch, the fellas take a look at the best threads so far this week. To begin, LSU fans seem to be fairly excited about the Lane Kiffin tenure as Pete Nakos writes a story on how LSU may be the biggest spender in college football this offseason. What should LSU fans expect in Kiffin’s first year in Baton Rouge?

Next up, the guys head over to Warchant, where the Seminole fans are discussing Florida State canceling its spring booster tour with Mike Norvell. Is this the right move? What can fix morale in Tallahassee? How do the Seminoles get back on track?

To close the Megaboard segment, Andy & Ari dive into the world of basketball, where Mark Pope has been fined for his comments following a close loss to Auburn this past Saturday. With a win at South Carolina and a big game coming up against Vanderbilt, how do Kentucky fans feel about Pope in his 2nd season in Lexington?

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Down in Gainesville, the Florida fans are ready for a resurgence with the arrival of Jon Sumrall in The Swamp. Coming over from Tulane, Sumrall details arriving at UF, retaining the Gators’ top talent, and reviving the culture to compete for championships. Will Florida be able to compete early in 2026? Watch here as Gators HC Jon Sumrall joins the show.

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(1:25) Presenting Sponsor

(3:07) Intro: Previewing Jon Sumrall

(8:14) Jon Sumrall Joins

(12:50) Sumrall’s Vision at Florida

(17:05) Coaching players hard in the NIL era

(20:45) Bringing on Buster Faulkner as OC

(23:17) Closing: Sumrall’s support

(27:06) Recapping Jon Sumrall’s interview

(31:58) Kirby Smart vs Mario Cristobal

(40:36) Could all 3 programs in Florida be good simultaneously?

(46:16) Miami-Georgia Roast

(49:46) Jedd Fisch on Wednesday’s Show

(50:15) Could Army-Navy move to Thanksgiving?

(54:04) Joey McGuire’s Idea of the calendar

(55:51) Army-Navy, continued

(1:02:15) Bill Self’s Big Monday record with Kansas

(1:04:48) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

After Jon Sumrall’s interview, Andy & Ari take a dive into last night’s Steve Spurrier awards, where Kirby Smart and Mario Cristobal hilariously roasted each other. Who had the better roast? Andy & Ari discuss.

On Monday night, news dropped of Army HC Jeff Monken being open to moving the date of the Army-Navy game. Is this the right path to go for the college football calendar? Would moving this game be the KEY to fixing the calendar?

To close, Andy & Ari discuss Bill Self’s remarkable Big Monday record.

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Over the weekend, former Purdue wide receiver and NFL player Rondale Moore was found dead. Andy & Ari remember the electrifying college football player and recall his famous game against Ohio State in 2018. For anyone struggling, Andy & Ari urge everyone to dial 988 in an event where you feel like you may harm yourself.

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(1:39) Presenting Sponsor

(3:22) Intro: Remembering Rondale Moore

(12:20) Tennessee’s QB Battle

(35:50) Juiciest games of the 2026 college football schedule

(39:44) Darryn Peterson with Kansas

(56:51) Conclusion: USA-Canada recap

After discussing Rondale Moore, Andy & Ari divert to Knoxville, Tennessee, where Joey Aguilar was denied an injunction over the weekend. With Aguilar officially ineligible to return to the Vols, who will be the starting QB on Rocky Top? Andy & Ari discuss the potential of George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon as Josh Heupel has a big decision to make this fall.

Moving over to college basketball, the Kansas Jayhawks must quickly turn its focus to the Houston Cougars as Kelvin Sampson’s squad travels to Allen Fieldhouse this evening in Big Monday. With an embarrassing loss to Cincinnati on Saturday, Andy & Ari ask: Is there anything to be done in the Darryn Peterson situation? How can the Jayhawks get back on track before March? Andy & Ari discuss.

To close, Andy & Ari recap the United States’ thrilling win over Canada in hockey.

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While the Texas Tech Red Raiders enjoyed winning the Big 12 Championship and making it into the College Football Playoff, head coach Joey McGuire has some ideas on navigating everything else while the season is still going on. Watch here as McGuire discusses landing Brendan Sorsby from Cincinnati, studying Indiana’s, and fixing the college football calendar.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:15) Presenting Sponsor

(3:00) Intro: Previewing Joey McGuire

(5:43) Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire joins

(9:10) Texas Tech entering 2026

(10:52) What McGuire learned: Calendar

(15:10) Brendan Sorsby Coming in to Lubbock

(17:33) Return of Investment for Texas Tech

(21:33) How to fix the calendar

(27:06) Perception of Texas Tech

(29:00) Out of Conference Schedule for Texas Tech

(34:01) Closing out with Joey McGuire

(34:35) Texas Tech’s 2026 Schedule

(35:45) Dear Andy & Ari: Texas’ non-conference schedule and the CFP

(52:48) CFP Modeled after NFL Contracts?

(57:25) Curt Cignetti's New Contract

(58:36) Ari's rewatch of Breaking Bad

(1:02:47) Why Kansas State will have to pay Jerome Tang's buyout

(1:10:17) Conclusion: See you Monday!

After Joey McGuire joins the show, it's time for your questions in this week's edition of Dear Andy & Ari. The first question on today's slate revolves around a popular topic of the week: Non-conference games. Watch here as a Texas fan gives his thoughts.

In the middle of recording, Curt Cignetti received a new contract. Andy & Ari react to this through the lens of Ari's rewatch of Breaking Bad.

To close out Dear Andy & Ari, a listener gives his thoughts on why Kansas State will likely have to pay Jerome Tang's buyout. Andy & Ari compare this to college football examples in recent memory.

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Over in Berkley, California, Tosh Lupoi is getting ready for his first season as the head coach of the Cal Golden Bears. One bright spot returning from Cal is QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapoloutele. Shining in his freshman season with Cal in 2025, the presumed thought was the talented QB would hit the transfer portal, but Tosh Lupoi was determined to keep Sagapolutele on the Golden Bears roster. Watch here as Lupoi explains a WILD story on how he managed to keep his QB in Berkley.

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(2:52) Intro: Previewing Tosh Lupoi

(5:16) Tosh Lupoi joins: Cal’s NFL Alumni

(11:34) How things are ran at Cal

(17:23) The JKS story

(26:47) Lupoi’s Incredible Journey to Cal

(31:24) Closing out with Lupoi

(32:26) Recapping Tosh Lupoi

(39:25) Best Retention in CFB: Bryce Underwood

(44:31) Ole Miss & Pete Golding’s Retention

(47:24) Florida’s Retention in Sumrall’s Year 1

(54:33) Other Notable Players Retained

(1:02:18) Closing out: Dear Andy & Ari Tomorrow!

After Coach Lupoi joins, Andy & Ari brainstorm a few of the best retention pieces in College Football. Watch here as Andy & Ari run through notable players, including 2 SEC programs with new head coaches in the mix. Who are the names we left off? Comment your favorite returners below!

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As the NIL era continues to evolve in the world of college football, one of the more notable stories in past years involves Florida and Jaden Rashada. As Rashada signed a lucrative NIL contract with Florida back in 2022, things fell through. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown this bizarre scenario and how much things have changed in recent years.

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(1:36) Presenting Sponsor

(3:23) Intro: Rashada Settles with Florida

(15:22) Being in Rashada’s shoes

(22:00) “Ari Wasserman, my white a**”

(31:02) Texas backing out of Arizona State series?

(44:13) Sherrone Moore’s Evidentiary Hearing

(48:04) Do Tennessee fans WANT Joey Aguilar back?

(51:54) Aguilar going to combine

(53:33) Mick Cronin at Michigan State last night

(1:02:42) Andy & Ari, going to war?

(1:07:15) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

It's a Megaboard Wednesday episode, and we have some great threads to go through today. After the Jaden Rashada discussion, Andy & Ari dive into the list that our boss Shannon Terry put out yesterday on X. It sparked some major discussion with our friends over at Barstool.

Next up, there's another non-conference series currently scheduled that may not happen. Reported from Chris Karpman, Texas has asked to bail on the Arizona State-Texas series in 2032 and 2033. Is this the wrong move? Andy & Ari sure think it is.

Continuing, Andy & Ari have an update in the Sherrone Moore case.

Do Tennessee fans even want Joey Aguilar back in Knoxville? Andy & Ari discuss the latest in the QB fighting for one more year of eligibility on Rocky Top.

To close, the fellas head to East Lansing, where UCLA and Michigan State played on Tuesday night, and Bruins head coach Mick Cronin was fired up. Watch here as the guys break down Cronin's move to eject his own player and to give kudos to the worst question he's ever been asked.

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On Monday, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko joined the great J.D. PicKell and called for sound leadership in college football. “It’s a $1.2B industry with not a singular voice in charge of it making decisions for the betterment of college football,” Elko said on J.D.'s show The Hard Count. Watch here as Andy & Ari breakdown what Elko said and setup the discussion for who the best candidates would be for the commissioner title of college football.

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(0:41) Presenting Sponsor

(2:35) Intro: Mike Elko joins J.D.

(9:10) Protocol in attaining a CFB commissioner

(15:28) Who is in charge? Guidelines & Qualifications

(22:19) Tony Petitti or Greg Sankey

(25:46) Nick Saban

(31:51) Brett Yormark, Big 12 Commissioner

(34:21) Joe Castiglione, former Oklahoma AD

(36:42) Chris Del Conte, Texas AD

(38:56) Biff Poggi

(40:50) William Wesley

(42:47) Andrew Luck, Sam Schwartzstein

(45:46) Nick Khan, WWE

(46:58) Mack Brown

(47:21) Bob Stoops

(48:58) Michael Rubin, Fanatics

(50:30) Cody Campbell

(51:40) Renie Anderson

(53:40) The Right Candidate

(55:20) Conclusion: Join On3!

Once Andy & Ari dive into Elko’s comments, the fellas dive into what must happen first in order to attain a commissioner in college football. What rules must be set in place in order to even create the college football commissioner title?

Next, Andy & Ari name their top candidates for this position. While there are many heavy hitters in Greg Sankey, Tony Petitti, and Nick Saban, Andy & Ari run through their top names here. Who did we leave off the list? Let us know YOUR top candidates in the comments below.

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