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The Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings are officially out, and the shakeup at the top has sparked debate across the sport. Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have claimed the new #1 spot, while Notre Dame surges up the board by jumping six spots and Miami takes a steep tumble, falling six spots to #7. Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo react to the committee’s latest decisions, examine how Alabama and Tennessee are actually being evaluated in the committee room without head-to-head comparisons, and take you inside the winding 15-month journey that took the 24-team Playoff expansion plan from unpopular to unanimous. Meanwhile, the coaching carousel and hot-seat pressure are heating up across the Big Ten. Following a brutal four-game losing streak, Nebraska has fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, leaving serious questions about the direction of the Huskers and just how hot Matt Rhule’s seat is in Lincoln. In Piscataway, Rutgers has decided to bring back head coach Greg Schiano, though the Athletic Director is promising major changes after calling the program's recent results unacceptable. Finally, the crew opens up the Mailbag to tackle the biggest questions from listeners around the country. We examine the unprecedented, self-inflicted five-year chaos at Michigan—comparing it to past turmoil at Tennessee, USC, and the Mike Price era at Alabama—and break down what has gone completely wrong for Texas A&M in 2026 after their 11-0 start last season, plus whether the Aggies can rebound against a brutal closing stretch featuring Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas. Make sure to smash the like button, drop your reactions to the new CFP rankings in the comments, and let us know if you think Matt Rhule can turn things around in Lincoln! Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to The Audible! 1:10 - CFP Rankings: Georgia New #1, Notre Dame Jumps Six Spots 10:07 - Inside The Process Of Expanding To The 24-Team Playoff 19:56 - Nebraska Fire OC Dana Holgorsen 26:06 - Report: Rutgers Will Bring Back HC Greg Schiano 29:13 - Examining Program Chaos At Michigan, Tennessee, And USC 35:45 - How Is The Committee Examining Alabama And Tennessee? 38:30 - What Has Gone Wrong For Texas A&M In 2026? Follow the Crew on X: 🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel 🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB 🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH 🔹 The Audible: @audibleshow Subscribe to @audibleshow on YouTube and turn on notifications so you never miss a live stream or college football podcast recap! #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #CFPPlayoff #CFPRankings #GeorgiaFootball #KirbySmart #AlabamaFootball #NotreDameFootball #MiamiHurricanes #NebraskaFootball #MattRhule #DanaHolgorsen #MichiganFootball #TexasAMFootball #24TeamPlayoff #CoachingCarousel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The panic in Ann Arbor is officially in overdrive. Michigan has fired offensive coordinator Jason Beck following a brutal rivalry loss to Michigan State, leaving head coach Kyle Whittingham searching for answers. With the Wolverines set to travel to Eugene to face Oregon as underdogs, followed by matchups against UCLA and Ohio State, is this sudden staff change too little, too late? We break down the freefall of the Michigan offense, the schematic failures that led to Beck's dismissal, and what this coordinator search means for the long-term future of the program under Whittingham. Meanwhile, the administrative and coordinator shakeups are spreading across the college football landscape. Ryan Day and Ohio State have parted ways with special teams coordinator Robby Discher after dropping to 6-3, signaling sheer desperation in Columbus as the Buckeyes try to salvage their season. In Tallahassee, Florida State looks to stabilize its struggling program by hiring alum Jeff Purinton as their next Athletic Director. Plus, we dive into the massive breaking news surrounding the future of the postseason, detailing the agreement between ESPN and the College Football Playoff to expand the bracket to a 24-team playoff field. After checking the updated host record standings, the crew dives into a massive Week 11 slate with full betting lines, predictions, and locks against the spread. We deliver our expert picks for massive matchups including Wake Forest vs. SMU, Duke at Miami, USC at Indiana, Utah traveling to Arizona, and a heavyweight SEC clash between Texas and LSU. Finally, we close out the show by locking in our official Upset Picks of the Week, putting Arkansas, UAB, and USF on high alert. Make sure to smash the like button, drop your score predictions in the live chat, and let us know your updated College Football Playoff bracket predictions! Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to The Audible! 1:02 - ESPN, CFP Agree To 24-Team Playoff Expansion 3:04 - Michigan Fires Jason Beck After Loss To Michigan State 17:29 - Florida State Set To Hire Jeff Purinton As Next Athletic Director 21:57 - Wake Forest (-1.5) vs SMU 23:33 - Duke at Miami (-13.5) 25:38 - USC at Indiana (-7.5) 30:44 - Utah (-2.5) at Arizona 32:37 - Texas at LSU (-3.5) 35:45 - The Audible Picks Week 11 Upsets Follow the Crew on X: 🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel 🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB 🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH 🔹 The Audible: @audibleshow Subscribe to @audibleshow on YouTube and turn on notifications so you never miss a live stream or college football podcast recap! #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #MichiganFootball #KyleWhittingham #OregonDucks #OhioStateFootball #RyanDay #LSUFootball #TexasLonghorns #MiamiHurricanes #IndianaFootball #CFBPlayoff #24TeamPlayoff #CFBWeek11 #FootballPicks #CoachingCarousel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The College Football Playoff race just encountered pure chaos! No. 11 Notre Dame pulls off a monumental 31-24 upset over No. 1 Miami in South Bend, completely shattering the top of the AP Poll rankings. With Malachi Toney sidelined due to sudden ankle surgery, Darian Mensah and the Hurricanes offense sputtered against a ferocious Fighting Irish defense. Is this signature win the defining moment that locks Notre Dame into the CFP bracket? Meanwhile, No. 2 Georgia sent a brutal message to the rest of the nation by demolishing No. 10 Ole Miss 42-7 in Oxford, asserting their case as the undisputed best team in college football. Down in Baton Rouge, No. 5 Alabama handled No. 14 LSU 31-13, silencing any doubts about Kalen DeBoer's squad while dealing a fatal blow to the Tigers' postseason aspirations. Plus, we have breaking news in the coaching carousel: NC State and program legend Philip Rivers are reportedly finalizing a deal to make him the next head coach of the Wolfpack! After Dave Doeren was fired, Raleigh boosters are going all-in on Rivers to revitalize the program alongside his son, four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers. Can the former NFL star bring national prominence back to his alma mater? We are breaking down every major headline, injury report, coaching search update, and postgame fallout from a wild Week 10 college football slate on The Audible Live! 🏈 ON TODAY’S RUNDOWN: • BREAKING NEWS: Philip Rivers to NC State? Finalizing a deal to make the Wolfpack legend the next head coach • #11 Notre Dame Shocks No. 1 Miami: How Darian Mensah looked without Malachi Toney • Dawgs Dominance: #2 Georgia suffocates Ole Miss 42-7—are they the clear No. 1 team? • Bama Handles LSU: Kalen DeBoer handles Lane Kiffin in Baton Rouge 31-13 • Holy War Survival: No. 3 Utah outlasts No. 9 BYU 28-20 in a wild, classic finish • Horseshoe Meltdown: No. 23 Oregon hammers No. 12 Ohio State 41-28 • Statement in Neyland: No. 13 Tennessee throttles No. 6 Kentucky 34-6 • SEC Battle: No. 7 Texas outlasts No. 18 Missouri 34-20 after intense video reviews • Nebraska Coaching Panic: Matt Rhule fires Dana Holgorsen after 4th straight loss Make sure to smash the like button, drop your score reactions in the live chat, and let us know your updated College Football Playoff bracket predictions! Follow the Crew on X: 🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel 🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB 🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH 🔹 The Audible: @audibleshow Subscribe to @audibleshow on YouTube and turn on notifications so you never miss a live stream or college football podcast recap! #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #PhilipRivers #NCState #NotreDameFootball #MiamiHurricanes #GeorgiaFootball #AlabamaFootball #LSUFootball #OhioStateFootball #OregonDucks #UtahFootball #BYUFootball #TexasLonghorns #CFBWeek10 #SportsPodcasts #CoachingCarousel #FootballNews 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 the fallout from the selection committee's debut Top 25 rankings. The guys debate the benefit of the doubt given to the SEC and why the Big Ten might be feeling the squeeze, while analyzing why Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are officially walking into must-win territory this weekend to protect their playoff trajectories. Plus, the crew dives into the latest data surrounding college football TV ratings to dissect whether the sport's viewership numbers are finally hitting a wall or simply calibrating to a new normal. The guys also look at the legislative side of the sport, reacting to how the results of the presidential election and the potential push for the Protect College Sports Act will shape the future landscape of the NCAA. Finally, the guys crack open the Mailbag to answer your burning questions. They discuss the latest rumors surrounding the next wave of college football conference realignment, analyze how the potential push for the Protect College Sports Act will shape the future legislative landscape of the NCAA, and unpack the immense, compounding pressure of elite coaching jobs to decide if coaches like Lincoln Riley eventually change under the stress. Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to The Audible! 1:04 - Reacting To First CFP Rankings 19:05 - Examining TV ratings for College Football in 2026 29:38 - Are We Headed For More Realignment In CFB? 37:53 - Does Pressure Change College Football Coaches? #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #CFPRankings #CFBPlayoff #OhioStateFootball #NotreDameFootball #BigTen #SEC #JeremiahSmith #HeismanTrophy #ConferenceRealignment #LincolnRiley #NCAA #SportsPodcasts #FootballNews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first official College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season have officially dropped, and the selection committee just shook up the entire sport! Join Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel LIVE on The Audible for instant reaction and breakdown of the debut CFP Top 25 rankings. 💬 Follow the Crew on X: Stewart Mandel: @slmandelBruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFBRalph Russo: @ralphDrussoATHThe Audible: @audibleshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is officially Miami vs. Notre Dame week! 🏈💥 Undefeated No. 1 Miami heads to South Bend to face No. 4 Notre Dame in a massive, highly anticipated Old School Showdown. Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo lock in their Week 10 picks and breakdown a line that has jumped all the way to Irish (-6). Can the Hurricanes' high-flying offense mask a defensive unit that Ralph calls a flashing red alarm, or will Marcus Freeman's squad control the game at home? The crew also reacts to breaking news across the college football landscape: Florida State Fires Mike Norvell: The guys react to the massive news out of Tallahassee. What is the state of the FSU football program, how desirable is this job in the modern landscape, and would a sitting SEC head coach actually leave for Florida State?NC State Coaching Search: Philip Rivers is emerging as a serious candidate for the Wolfpack. Ralph weighs in on the crapshoot nature of hiring a legend to unlock booster money, while Stew questions the wisdom of duplicating rival UNC’s strategy. Week 10 Picks & Marquee Matchups: No. 7 BYU at No. 3 Utah (-5.5): The Holy War features major Big 12 title implications.No. 2 Georgia (-3.5) at No. 12 Ole Miss: Can Lane Kiffin spring the upset, or will UGA's high floor carry them on the road?No. 8 Kentucky at No. 16 Tennessee (-6.5): A massive SEC top-20 showdown.No. 9 Alabama at No. 15 LSU (-5.5): Death Valley hosts an elimination game where Ralph sees an elite LSU team emerging.No. 10 Texas (-3) at No. 19 Mizzou: Bruce explains why Texas' stagnant run game has him leaning toward Missouri.Oregon at No. 11 Ohio State (-7): After the Buckeyes' defensive meltdown against USC, the guys pick a matchup that Ralph expects to cause pure Big Ten chaos. Plus, the guys close out the show by locking in their official Upset Picks of the Week, targeting vulnerable lines for Nebraska, UCLA, and SMU! Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to The Audible 1:10 - Florida State Fires Head Coach Mike Norvell 14:09 - Philip Rivers NC State Head Coach Position 22:07 - No 1 Miami vs No 4 Notre Dame 26:09 - No 7 BYU at No 3 Utah 29:48 - No 2 Georgia at No 12 Ole Miss 32:02 - No. 8 Kentucky at No. 16 Tennessee 33:37 - No. 9 Alabama at No. 15 LSU 36:26 - No. 10 Texas at No. 19 Missouri 38:44 - Oregon at No 11 Ohio State 46:36 - The Audible Picks Week 10 Upsets 💬 Follow the Crew on X: Stewart Mandel: @slmandelBruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFBRalph Russo: @ralphDrussoATHThe Audible: @audibleshow #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #MiamiHurricanes #NotreDameFootball #FSUFootball #MikeNorvell #Week10Picks #GeorgiaFootball #OleMiss #AlabamaFootball #LSUTigers #OhioState #OregonDuckFootball #BYUFootball #UtahFootball #SportsPodcasts #FootballNews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday shook up the college football landscape! No. 2 Ohio State falls to USC at the L.A. Coliseum, leaving the Buckeyes on thin ice ahead of Tuesday’s first official College Football Playoff rankings. Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down Ryan Day's quarterback dilemma, Lincoln Riley's signature win, and what to make of USC's defensive turnaround. Plus, the crew dissects No. 4 Indiana outlasting Minnesota in a wild 23-16 overtime thriller featuring dueling 60-yard field goals, backup quarterback drama, and baffling late-game clock management. The guys also dive deep into: No. 3 Georgia's 27-8 smothering of No. 17 Florida: Is the Bulldogs' defense officially back to a national championship standard despite offensive concerns?No. 1 Miami surviving a 38-35 scare against Bill Belichick's Tar Heels: Can the Hurricanes' secondary fix its glaring issues before next week's massive Top-5 showdown against No. 5 Notre Dame?No. 13 Texas Tech downing No. 22 Arizona 34-26: Did Thomas Castellanos and J'Koby Williams secure a season-saving moment for Joey McGuire?No. 6 Utah dominant 49-25 win over Cincinnati: The Utes remain undefeated, prompting a major debate: Is the top of the Big 12 now better than the top of the injury-riddled Big Ten?Clemson taking down Florida State 36-24: Mike Norvell drops to 4-17 in the ACC since 2024 as the hot seat temperature hits a boiling point. Finally, the crew wraps up Week 9 with their weekly "Players that Impressed" and "Shoutouts," highlighting standouts like Georgia's Chris Cole, Boise State's Max Cutforth, Washington's Chris Lawson, Syracuse's Steve Angelli, Dylan Raiola, and Neal Brown's surging North Texas squad. Follow the Crew on X: 🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel 🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB 🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH 🔹 The Audible: @audibleshow #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #GeorgiaFootball #IndianaFootball #GeorgiaBulldogs #IndianaHoosiers #OhioStateFootball #USCFootball #MiamiHurricanes #NotreDameFootball #BYUFootball #UtahFootball #TexasLonghorns #OleMiss #TexasTech #CFBWeek9 #SportsPodcasts #FootballNews 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 how the Pat McAfee era is changing college football media. The guys debate the evolution of the College GameDay experience, analyzing how a new style of broadcasting has brought massive ratings surges alongside a polarizing, brand-new edge to the sport's weekly coverage. Plus, the crew previews a crucial Week 9 ACC showdown as Florida State and Clemson meet in a true pressure-cooker matchup. Stewart, Bruce, and Ralph dissect which program needs this win more to stabilize their trajectory, how their contrasting roster management philosophies are handling the heat, and which coaching staff is facing the most critical choices heading into the home stretch. Finally, the guys crack open the Mailbag to answer your burning questions. They look at historical hot-seat turnarounds to see if coaches can truly extricate themselves from peril and leave on their own terms, reevaluate the purpose and value of the AP Top 25 ranking system in a brand-new playoff world, and discuss whether brand bias gives blue-blood schools an artificial safety net. Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to The Audible! 1:14 - The McAfee Era: Higher Ratings vs Increased Edge 19:03 - FSU vs Clemson: Weighing The Pressure On Both ACC Programs 30:12 - Can Coaches Survive The Hot Seat? 34:11 - What Does The AP Top 25 Look Like In The World Of A 24-Team Playoff? 37:57 - Is Brand Bias Real In College Football? #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #PatMcAfee #CollegeGameDay #FSUFootball #ClemsonFootball #ACC #APTop25 #CFBPlayoff #CoachingHotSeat #BlueBloods #ArchManning #SportsPodcasts #CFBWeek9 #FootballNews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Illinois 11:23 - Other Disappointing Teams So Far This Season 21:06 - No 17 Florida vs No 3 Georgia 22:06 - No 22 Arizona at No 13 Texas Tech 23:42 - No 2 Ohio State at USC 26:34 - No 6 Utah at Cincinnati 31:13 - The Audible Picks Week 9 Upsets Follow the Crew on X: 🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel 🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB 🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH 🔹 The Audible: @audibleshow Subscribe 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.

Week 8 in College Football is in the books, and we are breaking down the biggest matchups of the weekend! On this episode, we react to the massive Big 12 shocker between UCF and BYU, review the intense Big Ten battle between Michigan and Indiana, and analyze how Arch Manning and the Texas defense survived a massive second-half scare against Ole Miss. We are diving deep into the playoff implications, key player matchups, and postgame fallout for every major game. If you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe to The Audible for weekly CFB breakdowns! Follow the Crew on X: 🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel 🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB 🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH 🔹 The Audible: @audibleshow #CFB #CollegeFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFBWeek8 #AudibleShow #BYUvsUCF #GoCougs #GKNT #MichiganVsIndiana #GoBlue #IUFB #TexasVsOleMiss #HookEm #HottyToddy 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.

Welcome back to The Audible, presented by Trader Joe's. This week, Stew, Bruce, and Ralph dive headfirst into a massive structural shift sitting right on the one-yard line: the nearly green-lit, 24-team expanded playoff format. While the crew breaks down what this transformative change means for the future of the sport, they address a bizarre public apathy surrounding the news, along with the existential realization that we may already be longing for a version of college football that is permanently gone. The structural changes take a backseat to the immediate blue-chip quarterback crises unfolding at two of the sport's biggest powerhouses. We break down the tape on Arch Manning's continued processing struggles and decision-making errors following Texas' latest disappointing performance. Meanwhile, we unpack the explosive quarterback controversy in Ann Arbor after Michigan pulled the plug on Bryce Underwood at halftime against Penn State. With both generationally hyped signal-callers hitting a performance wall, the crew debates how much blame falls on the young quarterbacks versus their coaches' rigid offensive schemes. To wrap up the show, the guys deliver their official Week 8 betting breakdowns and against-the-spread predictions. The panel weighs in on a crucial Big Ten test as No. 5 Indiana travels to Michigan, before diving into high-stakes SEC and Big 12 matchups, including No. 8 Texas Tech and Cincinnati, and a critical battle in Austin between No. 7 Ole Miss and No. 19 Texas. Finally, the crew closes out the episode by locking in their individual Upset Picks of the Week. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - 24-Team Playoff Moves Closer To Reality 17:23 - Texas’ Arch Manning and Michigan’s Bryce Underwood Continue To Struggle 30:27 - No 5 Indiana at Michigan 32:02 - No 18 LSU at Auburn 34:38 - No 8 Texas Tech at Cincinnati 37:35 - No 7 Ole Miss at No 19 Texas 40:27 - No 14 Houston at No 10 Utah 41:55 - The Audible Picks Week 8 Upsets Follow the Crew on X: 🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel 🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB 🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH 🔹 The Audible: @audible.show #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #CFB #ArchManning #BryceUnderwood #TexasLonghorns #MichiganWolverines #GoBlue #HookEm #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFBPicks #QBControversy #Week8 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.

On today’s episode of The Audible, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down why the 24-team playoff proposal is facing a massive backlash from college football fans. Following the lopsided results of The Audible’s CFP Expansion Poll, the guys debate whether playoff expansion has finally pushed fans past their breaking point and why the audience is overwhelmingly rejecting the idea of a broader postseason format. Plus, the crew reveals the fascinating results of their Coaches Survey. If you had exactly one game to win, which coach are you taking? While Kirby Smart and Curt Cignetti dominate the voting, the real story is the high-profile coaches who didn't receive a single vote. Finally, the guys crack open the Mailbag to answer your burning questions. They tackle the roster management dilemma facing eliminated teams like Texas A&M, debating when it is time to bench underperforming veterans to scout the transfer portal. They also break down whether college football's new professionalized era will lead to NFL-style, one-and-done coaching fires, before trying to give some hope to a panicked Penn State fan base frustrated with Matt Campbell's identity crisis. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - The Audible’s CFP Expansion Survey Reveals 29:32 - Coaches Survey: One Game To Coach, Who Are You Going With? 46:05 - When Should Teams Start To Look To Next Season? 47:57 - Will CFB Have One-And-Done Coaches In New NIL Era? 51:17 - Why Should Penn State Fans Have Hope Under Matt Campbell? Follow the Crew on X: 🔹 Stewart Mandel: @slmandel 🔹 Bruce Feldman: @BruceFeldmanCFB 🔹 Ralph Russo: @ralphDrussoATH 🔹 The Audible: @audible.show #TheAudible #CollegeFootball #CFBPlayoff #CoachesSurvey #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFBExpansion #KirbySmart #CurtCignetti #PennStateFootball #MattCampbell #TexasAMFootball #TransferPortal #NIL #CFB #FootballPodcasts #SportsNews 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 Bruins We 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 - Intro 1:16 - UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava Out For Season 4:31 - James Madison To Join American Athletic Conference 7:00 - Thoughts on Nick Saban documentary 13:15 - No 4 Ohio State (-3.5) at No 5 Indiana 18:16 - No 2 Notre Dame (-10) at No 8 BYU 25:24 - No 16 Mississippi State at No 22 LSU (12.5) 29:38 - No 6 Alabama (-8.5) at No 14 Tennessee 31:35 - 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 Upsets Follow 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.