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

Oregon has fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer following a devastating loss to Illinois, leaving the Ducks searching for answers at a critical crossroad in their season. On this episode of The Audible, Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman break down Dan Lanning's biggest staff mistake, what went wrong in Eugene, and whether the Ducks can salvage their season as former head coach Chip Kelly rolls into town with No. 20 Northwestern. The crew also discusses the most disappointing programs in college football right now, the teams that are quietly staying on track, and delivers their official Week 9 Top 25 predictions against the spread!Timestamps:0:00 - Welcome to The Audible!1:22 - A Lost Season For Oregon, Ducks Fire OC Following Loss To Illinois11:23 - Other Disappointing Teams So Far This Season21:06 - No 17 Florida vs No 3 Georgia22:06 - No 22 Arizona at No 13 Texas Tech23:42 - No 2 Ohio State at USC26:34 - No 6 Utah at Cincinnati31:13 - The Audible Picks Week 9 UpsetsFollow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹 The Audible: @audibleshowSubscribe to the show, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and drop your Week 9 upset predictions in the comments below! #OregonFootball #DanLanning #CollegeFootball #TheAudible #GoDucks #Northwestern #OhioState #USC #GeorgiaFootball #CFBWeek9 #CollegeFootballPlayoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Audible, presented by Trader Joe's. This week, Bruce and Ralph break down a devastating blow to the Big Ten and the College Football Playoff landscape following Ryan Day’s announcement that Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely. The crew dives into what this massive injury means for the Buckeyes' championship aspirations, who stands to benefit if the Big Ten falls apart, and the latest updates surrounding Oregon signal-caller Dante Moore as both powerhouses navigate sudden quarterback conundrums.The injury bug takes a backseat to a burning coaching carousel as the college football season crosses the midway point. The guys react to breaking news out of College Park, where Maryland has officially dismissed head coach Mike Locksley following a disappointing loss to Rutgers. With Locksley out after a 39-54 tenure, Bruce and Ralph evaluate the fallout for the Terrapins before shifting gears to examine the rest of the country, identifying which coaches are officially sitting on the hottest seats entering the second half of the season.To wrap up the show, the guys open up the listener mailbag to tackle some of your biggest burning questions. The panel debates whether Texas quarterback Arch Manning is tracking to become this generation's version of Chris Simms—a player surrounded by immense family hype who might ultimately be outshined by a gritty fan favorite. Plus, the crew analyzes Wake Forest’s potential postseason path as a one-loss team, before closing the episode with a fun hypothetical challenge: building the ultimate 2026 playoff roster using only pieces from the Group of 6.Follow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹 The Audible: @audibleshow#TheAudible #CollegeFootball #CFB #OhioState #Buckeyes #OregonDucks #JulianSayin #DanteMoore #BigTen #MarylandFootball #MikeLocksley #ArchManning #TexasLongh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College football Week 7 completely shattered the national landscape, and we are breaking down all the massive post-game fallout! Join Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo as they react to No. 8 BYU's thrilling 28-24 upset over No. 2 Notre Dame in Provo, Auburn's stunning walk-off field goal to take down No. 1 Georgia in Athens, and Florida handing No. 7 Texas its second-straight loss to expose serious flaws in the Longhorns' offense. We dive deep into the absolute meat grinder that is the SEC after No. 14 Tennessee suffocated Alabama 26-10 in Knoxville to light up the traditional third Saturday in October cigars. Plus, the crew analyzes No. 5 Ohio State surviving a brutal road test against No. 4 Indiana—snapping the Hoosiers' historic 22-0 win streak—while facing massive playoff questions moving forward following the devastating injury to quarterback Julian Sayin.Finally, we debate who deserves the undisputed No. 1 spot in the new AP Top 25 poll, break down Miami's wild overtime survival against Florida State, and hand out our weekend player shoutouts. From Connor Weigman's 5-TD explosion to Tommy Carr sparking a historic legacy comeback for Michigan, we cover every major headline from the craziest Saturday of the season!Follow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹 The Audible: @audibleshow#CFB #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFBWeek7 #AudibleShow #NotreDameVsBYU #OhioStateVsIndiana #BamaVsVols #GoCougs #CFBUpsets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of The Audible presented by Trader Joe’s! Today, we lead off with devastating breaking news shaking up college football as star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is announced out for the year. We break down the immediate fallout of this brutal injury blow and what it means for the UCLA BruinsWe then dive into a massive conference realignment move as James Madison officially joins the American Athletic Conference. Stew asks if the ACC is the next logical stop for the Dukes, Bruce highlights why leaving the Sun Belt makes sense given JMU's massive budget advantage, and Ralph breaks down how the AAC's strict spending minimums could drastically alter the rest of the conference landscape. Plus, the guys take a quick detour for a hilarious "Saban or Sagan" mixup in their group chat.Finally, it is the moment you have been waiting for: our official Week 7 Picks and Predictions. After reviewing our updated records following a chaotic Week 6, we deliver our locks and logic for the biggest games on the slate. We start with the absolute blockbuster matchup: No. 4 Ohio State (-3.5) at No. 5 Indiana, analyzing how the Buckeyes' star freshman Jeremiah Smith and TCU standout Josh Hoover factor into this top-5 collision. We also lock in our predictions for No. 2 Notre Dame (-10) at No. 8 BYU, No. 16 Mississippi State at No. 22 LSU (-12.5), No. 6 Alabama (-8.5) at No. 14 Tennessee, No. 13 Missouri at No. 9 Ole Miss (-6), and No. 18 Oklahoma State at No. 20 Houston (-4.5). Stick around until the very end to get our official Upset Picks of the Week as the guys back Arkansas, UNLV, and Cincinnati to shock the world.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:16 - UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava Out For Season4:31 - James Madison To Join American Athletic Conference7:00 - Thoughts on Nick Saban documentary13:15 - No 4 Ohio State (-3.5) at No 5 Indiana18:16 - No 2 Notre Dame (-10) at No 8 BYU25:24 - No 16 Mississippi State at No 22 LSU (12.5)29:38 - No 6 Alabama (-8.5) at No 14 Tennessee31:35 - No 13 Missouri at No 9 Ole Miss (-6)33:45 - No 18 Oklahoma State at No 20 Houston (-4.5)38:55 - The Audible Picks Week 7 UpsetsFollow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹 The Audible: @audible.show#CollegeFootball #CFBWeek7 #OhioStateFootball #IndianaHoosiers #NicoIamaleava #JamesMadisonFootball #AACFootball #BigTenFootball #SECFootball #TheAudible #CFBPicks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of The Audible! Today, we dive deep into the absolute chaos surrounding postseason expansion as the looming "Road to 24" gains massive traction behind closed doors. With the exclusive ESPN media rights negotiating window closing on October 9 and a final drop-dead deadline of December 1 to lock in changes for the 2027 season, a 24-team field is quickly looking like a foregone conclusion. We break down the massive layout pushing this change forward under Jim Phillips and Tony Petitti, why eliminating conference championship weekend is on the table, and why these multi-million dollar executive power grabs make Stew "sick to his stomach."We also look at a prominent program in crisis as the wheels completely fall off for Michigan in Ann Arbor. Despite their quarterback and offensive coordinator costing a combined $6 million per year, a broken offensive scheme is actively costing them their season following a brutal loss to Minnesota. We analyze the structural disaster under Kyle Whittingham and Jason Beck, discussing why it is far easier for Michigan to bench Bryce Underwood than it is to move on from their coordinator, and why the current offense suddenly shares characteristics with the worst of the "Rich Rod" era.Finally, we dive into a packed edition of the fan mailbag. We tackle an engaging question from Tyler in Philly asking if rising stars like Bob Chesney or Will Stein will follow the Curt Cignetti blueprint and stay at resource-rich schools, including a breakdown of the massive multi-million dollar buyout numbers on Chesney's contract if USC comes calling. Plus, we debate whether the path to a 12-team playoff at 9-3 is strictly an SEC luxury, look at how poll voters would rank ACC clusters like Pitt or Duke if Miami wasn't separating itself at the top, and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to discuss how our very first in-person college football experiences led to our present professions.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:03 - CFP Expansion Talk Heats Up…Is It Closer Than We Think17:29 - A Program In Crisis: An Inside Look At Michigan's Spiraling Season36:12 - Will CFB Coaches Jump To Bigger Name Programs Or Stay At Current Schools?38:40 - Is There A 9-3 School Outside The SEC That Could Make The CFP?42:10 - How Would AP Voters View ACC Teams If Miami Were Not In The ACC?44:48 - What Was Your First CFB Experience?Follow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹 The Audible: @audible.show#CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff #MichiganFootball #GoBlue #SECFootball #BigTenFootball #APTop25 #Bracketology #MiamiHurricanes #UCLAFootball #KentuckyFootball #TheAudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a live post-game edition of The Audible! Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo deliver their full post-game breakdown after a historic, record-breaking Week 5 weekend of college football.The guys are diving straight into the aftermath of the week's biggest blockbusters. We break down No. 7 Alabama’s dominant 56-23 blowout victory over No. 16 Mississippi State in Starkville. We evaluate Keelon Russell’s massive 4-touchdown Heisman statement, and how Kamario Taylor’s costly turnovers and late-game walking boot impact the Bulldogs moving forward.The crew also reacts to a wild slate that completely reshapes the College Football Playoff picture:🔹 Ohio State vs. Iowa – Did the Hawkeyes bottleneck the Buckeyes? Not even close. We react to No. 5 Ohio State's 31-14 physical road win at Kinnick Stadium, highlighted by freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith’s legendary 11-catch, 206-yard masterpiece.🔹 Florida vs. Missouri – No. 25 Mizzou absolutely dismantles No. 8 Florida in a stunning 45-17 Homecoming blowout, snapping their grueling 9-game losing streak against ranked opponents behind Jamal Roberts' 211 rushing yards.🔹 B1G & ACC Shockers – Plus, the guys break down Minnesota’s historic 20-14 upset over No. 24 Michigan to take back the Little Brown Jug, USC’s gritty 25-21 second-half comeback over Washington, and No. 4 Miami’s absolute 41-13 throttling of Clemson in Death Valley.Follow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹 The Audible: @audible.show#CollegeFootball #AlabamaVsMississippiState #CFBWeek5 #TheAudible #KeelonRussell #KamarioTaylor #OhioStateVsIowa #FloridaVsMissouri #JeremiahSmith #MizzouFootball #LittleBrownJug #CFBPlayoff #SECfootball #BigTenFootball #APTop25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Audible, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down a chaotic week in college football, starting with the massive news out of Columbia. Shane Beamer has suspended star defensive end Dylan Stewart indefinitely following his actions in South Carolina's loss to Alabama. The guys discuss the major fallout of this decision, what it means for Stewart's rising NFL Draft stock, and whether the temperature is officially rising on Beamer’s hot seat. Plus, we analyze the shifting landscape of coaching changes and take a hard look at how teams are faring in non-conference play against Power 4 competition.Then, it’s time to head to the betting window for our official Week 5 Picks. The crew looks to break a three-way tie in the standings as they lock in their predictions against the spread for the weekend's biggest marquee matchups. Can No. 16 Mississippi State stay within the number against No. 7 Alabama? Will Iowa's defense muck things up enough to cover +13.5 at No. 5 Ohio State? The guys also break down No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri, No. 4 Miami's tough road trip to Clemson, and wrap things up by tossing out their favorite Upset Picks of the Week.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:16 - South Carolina Suspends Star DE Dylan Stewart9:21 - Are More Coaches On The Hot Seat This Season?18:27 - Non-Conference Records vs Power 4 Teams35:57 - Week 5 Picks | No 7 Alabama (-5.5) at No 16 Mississippi State40:30 - Week 5 Picks | No 5 Ohio State (-13.5) at No 14 Iowa43:37 - Week 5 Picks | No 8 Florida (-4.5) at No 25 Missouri46:00 - Week 5 Picks | No 4 Miami (-17.5) at Clemson50:16 - The Audible Picks Week 5 UpsetsFollow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹The Audible: @audible.show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kamario Taylor: The Uncomfortable Conversation about Mississippi State’s Star Quarterback takes center stage on this episode of The Audible. Following an absurd start to the season, an anonymous Big Ten coach has dropped a massive bombshell quote, claiming Taylor’s freakish arm talent and accuracy make him the best college football QB in years—before dropping the ultimate kicker: “He’s gonna look awesome in a Miami Hurricanes uniform next year.” Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo dive deep into the modern NIL and transfer portal reality. Can Mississippi State pay up to retain their local star for a potential CFP run, or will the relentless pull of the portal lure him away to a program like Miami?The guys also track the massive Week 3 fallout across the country, starting with heated fan protests at Arkansas and Maryland. The crew debates whether the Razorbacks’ athletic department would actually be a better fit in the Big 12, where their basketball-first identity aligns with schools like Kansas and Arizona. Plus, Ralph takes us on the road to Kalamazoo for Boise State vs. Western Michigan, a high-stakes matchup with massive Group of 6 (G6) College Football Playoff implications. We also address the growing national backlash against ESPN’s College GameDay for choosing its fourth straight SEC venue instead of heading west to Los Angeles for Oregon vs. USC.Finally, the crew cracks open the Audible Mailbag to answer your burning college football questions. Are major programs falling into a "sunk cost fallacy" by refusing to bench highly paid, highly ranked quarterbacks like Bryce Underwood, John Mateer, and Marcel Reed? Bruce shares exclusive insider details on the true structure of Michigan's massive NIL deal with Underwood. We also break down whether undefeated, unranked teams like UCLA, Nebraska, Washington, and Northwestern are getting robbed by AP voters, and analyze why coaches like Lincoln Riley, Deion Sanders, and Dan Lanning treat local media radically differently than national outlets.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:24 - Fan Frustrations: Maryland and Arkansas Fans Protesting After Week 37:51 - The Curious Case of Kamario Taylor…Will the Miss State QB transfer?16:31 - Boise State vs Western Michigan: Potential G6 CFP Implications In Kalamazoo23:19 - Should ESPN’s College GameDay Be In Los Angeles For Oregon At USC?32:11 - Mailbag! Are Coaches Falling Into A Sunk Cost Fallacy With QBs?38:08 - Mailbag! Should UCLA, Northwestern, Nebraska, or Washington Be Ranked?42:14 - Mailbag! Do Programs Treat Local Media Different From National Outlets?Follow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹The Audible: @audible.show#CollegeFootball #KamarioTaylor #TransferPortal #MississippiState #HailState #MiamiHurricanes #GoCanes #NIL #CollegeGameDay #OregonFootball #USCFootball #ArkansasRazorbacks #WoooPig #MarylandTerrapins #BoiseState #TheAudible Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 3 of the College Football season is in the books! Today on The Audible, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo are breaking down all the wild post-game action from Week 3, leading off with the absolute circus in Oxford as No. 8 Ole Miss spoils Lane Kiffin’s highly anticipated return, taking down No. 7 LSU in a thrilling 32-24 shootout behind a magical performance from Trinidad Chambliss.Did the Rebels get the ultimate revenge on their former coach? We dive deep into Pete Golding’s gutsy two-point conversion call, Will Echols' dominant defensive night, and the incredible post-game fallout.But that’s just the beginning. We shift over to the ACC to recap Clemson's massive comeback over UNC following a wild 2.5-hour rain delay, evaluating true freshman Tait Reynolds' first start and Bill Belichick’s biggest blown lead in a decade. That is followed by the explosive Top-25 battle between SMU and Louisville where Keyjuan Brown's second-half explosion secured a 41-31 track meet for the Cardinals.Plus, we recap the jaw-dropping walk-off finish between NC State and Vandy, Kentucky's massive upset of No. 9 Texas A&M at Kyle Field, and Texas Tech holding off Houston by a matter of inches. Wrapping things up, the crew highlights the players who impressed them the most this weekend, hands out their latest team shoutouts, and takes your questions live!📌 TODAY'S WEEK 3 TOPICS:• Ole Miss Spoil's Lane Kiffin's Return: LSU vs Ole Miss Recap• ACC Comeback: Clemson Survives Post-Delay Battle vs UNC• Top 25 Track Meet: No. 23 Louisville Outlasts No. 16 SMU• Improbable Finish: Vandy Stuns NC State on Walk-Off Fumble• Kyle Field Shocker: Kentucky Upsets No. 9 Texas A&M• Big 12 Hold 'Em: No. 13 Texas Tech Edges No. 22 Houston• Weekly Awards: Players That Impressed & Weekend Shoutouts!👇 Drop your thoughts in the live chat: Who is the biggest winner of Week 3?Support the show by subscribing and hitting the notification bell so you never miss a live stream!#CollegeFootball #TheAudible #LaneKiffin #LSUvsOleMiss #TrinidadChambliss #ClemsonFootball #UNCvsClemson #SMUvsLouisville #VandyFootball #NCState #KentuckyFootball #TexasAM #TexasTech #HoustonCougars #SEC #ACC #Big12 #CFBRecap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Oregon Ducks face heavy scrutiny following a shocking 39-31 loss against Oklahoma State, prompting national media comparisons to recent underachieving Penn State teams. Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman dive deep into whether Dan Lanning's squad is heading for a total free fall or if star quarterback Dante Moore has what it takes to right the ship. The guys also address the brewing controversy surrounding ESPN's College GameDay after the network granted Senator Ted Cruz extensive airtime to lobby for his Protect College Sports Act.Turning their attention to the upcoming slate, the crew breaks down their official predictions for Week 3. They debate the tight margins of LSU at Ole Miss, analyze a tricky matchup as SMU visits Louisville, and preview Houston heading into a hostile environment at Texas Tech. Finally, the guys lock in their selections for Florida at Auburn before closing out the show with their signature long-shot underdog and upset picks of the week.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:22 - Is Oregon this year’s Penn State?11:54 - Ted Cruz on College GameDay24:47 - Week 3 Picks | LSU (-3) at Ole Miss27:08 - Week 3 Picks | SMU at Louisville (-2)30:02 - Week 3 Picks | Houston at Texas Tech (-8)31:53 - Week 3 Picks | Florida (-2) at Auburn33:25 - The Audible Picks Week 3 UpsetsFollow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH🔹The Audible: @audible.show#OregonDucks #DanLanning #CollegeFootball #TheAudible #CFBChaos #Week3Picks #TedCruz #LSUvsOleMiss #TexasTech #WreckEm #AuburnFootball #FloridaGators #CollegeGameDay #APTop25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.