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

The legal war between LSU and the SEC is escalating right before kickoff, forcing Commissioner Greg Sankey and the league into a high-stakes standoff over controversial roster rules. In this episode of The Audible, presented by Trader Joe’s, we break down the massive legal risks the Tigers face if they choose to suit up players under a temporary state court injunction. Our panel analyzes whether this legal loophole provides actual protection or if LSU is cruising toward unprecedented conference penalties, fines, and forfeits.Plus, the college football season is officially here, and the guys dive into a massive slate of Week 1 game picks, point spreads, and predictions. We break down the betting angles for Boise State at Oregon (-24.5), a highly-anticipated Clemson at No. 11 LSU (-10.5) showdown in Death Valley, and a historic Sunday matchup between Wisconsin and No. 4 Notre Dame (-20.5) at Lambeau Field. The crew also locks in their best bets for Louisville vs. Ole Miss (-7) in Nashville before revealing their favorite Week 1 upset picks—including a bold 30.5-point underdog shocker—and debating the most interesting under-the-radar storylines of the weekend, from Oklahoma State at Tulsa to SMU at Florida State.📺 Watch us on YouTube: @AudibleShow🎧 Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:23 - Lane Kiffin, LSU vs SEC10:53 - Boise vs. Oregon13:57 - Clemson vs. LSU17:38 - Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame23:52 - Louisville vs. Ole Miss28:13 - Potential upset picksFollow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH#CollegeFootball #LSU #SEC #Week1Predictions #TheAudible #CollegeFootballPicks #TraderJoes #Clemson #NotreDame #OleMiss #Oregon #CFBNews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 college football season is officially here! Today we break down the massive emergency eligibility guardrails passed by the Big Ten and SEC, Arch Manning's surprising drop in the Top 100 rankings, and hand out our official Week 0 picks. Welcome back to The Audible with Stew & Ralph! With the final Week 0 games kicking off this week, football is finally back. Stew and Ralph pull back the curtain on their ultimate game-day viewing habits, detailing the micro player details and macro team schemes they focus on when tape is rolling.The guys dive into the biggest news of the week: the Big Ten and SEC passing historic roster guardrails to prevent players on professional sports contracts from returning to the college ranks. Plus, we react to The Athletic's Top 100 list seeing Texas quarterback Arch Manning slide to No. 32, predict which Top 25 powerhouse will end up completely unranked, and drop our official Week 0 game picks.📺 Watch us on YouTube: @AudibleShow🎧 Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:45 - SEC and Big Ten take a stand11:55 - Top 100 College Football players talk18:00 - Week 0 preview23:45 - North Carolina vs. TCU26:52 - San Jose State at USC31:45 - NC State at Virginia35:31 - Memphis at UNLV39:08 - MailbagFollow the Crew on X:🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH#TheAudible #CollegeFootball #ArchManning #BigTen #SEC #Week0 #TexasLonghorns #CFBPicks #CFB2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Dan Lanning finally take the Oregon Ducks all the way to the top? Will Jeremiah Smith follow up a historic season by leading the Ohio State superteam back to a championship? And can Curt Cignetti replicate the unfathomable standard he set at Indiana?Welcome back to The Audible! In this episode, Stew and Ralph break down everything you need to know about the powerhouse Big Ten ahead of the upcoming season. The guys dive deep into a complete 18-team preview, separating the true College Football Playoff heavyweights from the programs facing massive pressure.📺 Watch us on YouTube: @AudibleShow🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:05 - Ohio State3:49 - Oregon6:25 - Indiana8:30 - Does their non-conference schedule catch up with them?10:58 - Challengers11:09 - USC13:59 - Michigan17:30 - Penn State20:35 - Washington23:30 - Iowa26:08 - Nebraska/Interesting coaching situations29:23 - Wisconsin32:27 - Maryland34:38 - Northwestern38:32 - Rutgers41:40 - UCLA43:02 - Michigan State45:00 - Wildcards/Minnesota46:45 - Purdue48:06 - Illinois50:00 - Mailbag#BigTenPreview #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #OhioStateFootball #OregonDucks #IndianaFootball #JeremiahSmith #DanLanning #CurtCignetti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Mario Cristobal finally deliver a championship season in Miami? Is Dabo Swinney ready to evolve and get Clemson out of their recent slump? And can Bill Belichick salvage his high-stakes experiment at North Carolina after a disastrous 4-8 year? Welcome back to The Audible! In this episode, Stew, Bruce, and Ralph break down everything you need to know about the ACC ahead of the 2026 season. The guess dive deep into the ultimate 17-team ACC preview, sorting the true College Football Playoff contenders from the teams sitting firmly on the coaching hot seat.🏈 TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro1:17 - Miami5:00 - Challengers/Clemson9:43 - Louisville12:32 - SMU14:48 - Miami vs the Field17:25 - Dark Horses/Virginia21:36 - NC State24:26 - Virginia Tech26:58 - Cal29:42 - Stanford31:51 - Hot Seat coaches32:00 - Florida State38:16 - Syracuse40:48 - Boston College43:24 - North Carolina48:46 - End of the Belichick era?50:56 - Wildcards/Georgia Tech53:16 - Duke55:00 - Wake Forest56:32 - Pitt59:14 - Mailbag#ACCPreview #TheAudible #BillBelichick #DaboSwinney #MarioCristobal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big 12 is potentially the most wide-open and chaotic conference in college football, and we are breaking down every single contender, dark horse, and spoiler. Stew, Bruce, and Ralph look at Colorado's overhauled roster to see if Deion Sanders has the lines of scrimmage fixed enough to spark a massive rebound season after last year's frustrating 3-9 collapse. Then, they head to Lubbock to debate if Joey McGuire is finally ready to push Texas Tech to the very top of college football. Plus, the guys dissect Kenny Dillingham's developmental blueprint at Arizona State and see if the Sun Devils can shock the oddsmakers.But the chaos doesn’t stop there. We run through over/under win totals and major storylines for all 16 teams navigating massive coaching changes across the country. Can the Utah Utes maintain their standard in a new era, or will Avery Johnson and Kansas State steal the crown? We check in on Lance Leipold’s Kansas squad, and discuss how Iowa State retools after a major offseason shift. Finally, we analyze the schematic changes for programs like Brent Brennan's Arizona Wildcats, Scott Frost's second year at UCF, and Scott Satterfield's high-stakes pivotal year with the Cincinnati Bearcats.Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:45 - Texas Tech5:42 - BYU10:37 - Utah13:05 - Kansas State15:52 - Houston19:58 - Texas Tech versus the field23:11 - Arizona25:14 - TCU27:34 - Arizona State29:26 - Kenny Dillingham’s future?33:17 - Colorado36:08 - Will Deion will be the coach in 2027?38:04 - Baylor40:27 - Kansas43:41 - Cincinnati45:54 - Wildcards46:03 - Oklahoma State49:22 - West Virginia50:50 - Iowa State52:28 - UCF55:09 - Mailbag🎧 Subscribe to The Audible Podcast for weekly college football deep dives!#CollegeFootball #Big12 #ColoradoFootball #TexasTech #ArizonaState #UtahFootball #KStateFB #GoPokes #KUFootball #UCFKnights #BearDown #Cyclones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's program, Bruce, Stew, and Ralph dive deep into a massive week for college football, spanning from historic rivalry renewals to major legal decisions shaping the future of the sport.First, Bruce shares his inner-circle experiences from the FOX Sports Football retreat, including a fascinating breakfast breakdown with Chris Petersen and Gerry DiNardo about 1970s play-signaling restrictions. Plus, we dive into two crucial new rule changes explained by Mike Pereira and a quick recap of golfing with Tom Rinaldi.Next, a classic rivalry is renewed! USC and Notre Dame have officially agreed to a four-game series beginning in 2030. The guys debate the formatting, exploring why USC fans are split, why Stew loves the early-season timing, and Ralph’s concerns about burning a historic matchup in Week 1.We also break down the historic alignment between the Big Ten and the SEC, who have finally green-lit the college sports bill to head to the Senate floor. We examine if this seven-year journey will clear the House, what a potential 19-school conference realignment looks like, and if this bill could actually lead to kicking underperforming schools out of top conferences.The crew also reacts to a judge granting an injunction that gives Class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of NCAA eligibility. Bruce explains why this may not be as exciting for teams as it looks on paper, while Stew and Ralph look at which favorite teams could suddenly get key stars back on the roster. Finally, we track the latest developments out of Chapel Hill, where North Carolina’s Michael Lombardi has retained an attorney and is ready to clear his name.Catch Us EverywhereWatch on YouTube: Search "@AudibleShow" to see the full video episodes!Subscribe: Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating wherever you get your podcasts.Timestamps0:00 - Intro0:47 - Bruce reveiews the start of the FOX offsites6:00 - USC vs Notre Dame discussion15:13 - Ralph discusses latest on potential Senate involvement22:43 - Ralph explains the latest eligibility ruling in Colorado34:15 - Latest on UNC GM Mike Lombardi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Ralph Russo break down a chaotic week in college football, starting with breaking news out of Chapel Hill, a massive Big Ten Media Day preview, and the sport’s latest labor shifts. First, the guys dive into North Carolina placing general manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave. What does this mean for the Tar Heels' 2026 season, the program's structural future, and the long-term relationship between UNC and Bill Belichick? Bruce and Ralph evaluate Lombardi’s brief tenure as a CFB general manager and project what expectations look like for UNC moving forward. Next, with Big Ten Media Days kicking off and USC head coach Lincoln Riley taking the stage tomorrow, the guys preview the biggest storylines, teams, and coaches they are chasing down. Plus, they break down the 2026 Preseason Big Ten Poll, discussing why predicting an order of finish is harder than the SEC this year and why Bruce is underwhelmed by the conference's running back rooms. Finally, they tackle the latest massive labor news as Stanford football players move toward creating a collective bargaining unit. Does this bring college football closer to a CBA? To wrap up, Bruce and Ralph highlight college football’s 2026 "All-Geezer Team," spotlighting the 7th- and 8th-year players still dotting rosters, including names like Avery Johnson and Bear Alexander.📺 Watch us on YouTube: @AudibleShow🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!TIMESTAMPS:1:10 UNC places GM Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave due to HR complaint6:13 - Another distraction for UNC7:28 - What happens going forward?16:36 - What is high on Bruce’s list for Big Ten media day?20:36 - Oregon Ducks title contention?23:31 - Last time Ohio State won the Big Ten25:36 - Pressure on Lincoln Riley and USC31:46 - The Big Ten RBs34:35 - Stanford players and a CBA?40:25 - The All-Geezer team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Audible is back with a loaded episode. Bruce Feldman and Ralph Russo break down the Big 12's escalating legal battle with Texas Tech, discuss what comes next for Brendan Sorsby, and examine the ripple effects across college football. Then, Stewart Mandel joins the show as the crew makes their favorite SEC over/under picks, debates conference contenders, and discusses whether Arch Manning and Texas are ready to take the next step.The episode opens with the latest fallout from the Brendan Sorsby case as the Big 12 pushes back against Texas Tech's plans surrounding the star quarterback. Bruce and Ralph discuss the conference's legal response, the possibility of sanctions, how the College Football Playoff could view the situation, and whether Sorsby's future could ultimately lie in the NFL rather than college football.The Audible crew continues their conference win-totals draft with a deep dive into the SEC. Stew, Bruce and Ralph identify the teams they believe are poised to exceed expectations and those facing difficult paths ahead.Can Arch Manning lead Texas to an SEC Championship? Is Georgia's favorable schedule the biggest advantage in the conference? The panel debates the outlook for the SEC's top contenders while breaking down the impact of quarterback play, coaching changes, roster turnover, and schedule strength on the race to reach the College Football Playoff.Plus, the guys explain the logic behind their strongest SEC projections, discuss why South Carolina, Ole Miss, and Alabama could outperform expectations, and examine whether programs like Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and Mississippi State can surprise this season. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Audible. Which team is your pick to win the SEC? Let us know in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.