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

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

Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce, Stew and Ralph have you covered year-round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Three Top-10 Matchups: The Best Week One Ever?

August 26, 2025 • 53 mins

Bruce, Stew and Ralph break down a Kansas State-Iowa State thriller in Dublin, plus other stories emerging out of Week 0. Then, they preview the biggest Week 1 slate in recent memory. The trio analyzes the week’s three top-10 matchups, including the highly anticipated Texas-Ohio State showdown featuring Arch Manning's debut, LSU-Clemson in Death Valley, and Notre Dame at Miami. They debate whether this is the best opening weekend e...

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The Audible’s New Look and Bold Postseason Predictions

August 21, 2025 • 40 mins

The Audible is heading into Week 0 with a new look, new sound, and new co-host: The Athletic’s Ralph Russo. Stew, Bruce and Ralph break down their College Football Playoff picks, including why Oregon might miss out — and which unranked teams could surprise. Plus, preseason takes on new starting quarterbacks, and Bruce shares some insight on Kansas QB Jalon Daniels ahead of the Jayhawks’ Week 0 matchup against Fresno State.&nbs...

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Welcome to a new season of The Audible

August 20, 2025 • 1 min
A new college football season brings big changes to The Audible. Bruce and Stew welcome long-time guest Ralph Russo in as a regular host. The show is also adding an extra episode and will be on your feed three times each week. Plus, video! You can now watch every episode of The Audible on YouTube.

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Michigan Takes and Week 0 Picks

August 19, 2025 • 40 mins

Stew and Bruce discuss the final NCAA sanctions against Michigan for the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal — why there was no postseason ban, the millions of dollars in fines, and what it means for Jim Harbaugh's legacy. Then, it's time for football! They preview the Week 0 matchups, starting with the biggest: Kansas State vs. Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland, a Big 12 clash between two potential conference champions. Other games ...

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QB Tiers, Transfer Portal Top 100, and Bruce Joins from Alabama

August 14, 2025 • 43 mins

The Athletic’s Sam Khan Jr. joins Stew to break down two major projects: ranking all 136 starting quarterbacks by tiers, and the top top 100 transfer portal players. They dive into the some of the challenging placements on the quarterback list, like Arch Manning at #10, plus debate breakout candidates and the most impactful transfers. Later, Bruce calls in from Alabama practice in Tuscaloosa with insights on the Crimson Tide's new ...

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Inside Cody Campbell's College Sports Revolution + AP Preseason Poll Hot Takes

August 12, 2025 • 57 mins
The Athletic’s Ralph Russo spent 20 years overseeing the Associated Press Preseason Top 25. This year, he’s a first-time voter. He defends his picks from Stew and Bruce, and they all pick their favorite teams that received votes but didn’t crack the top 25. After that, former Texas Tech offensive lineman turned billionaire Cody Campbell discusses the massive investment in Red Raiders athletics and his vision for fixing college...

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Buy, Sell, or Hold: Big 12 and Notre Dame

August 7, 2025 • 50 mins
Can Arizona State repeat last year’s success? How will Texas Tech’s spending frenzy affect their on-field performance this year? Stew and Bruce weigh in on the whole Big 12, and discuss their expectations for Notre Dame this season. In mailbag, they hit on the future of recruiting in the Big 12, how Notre Dame could fit into a 4-4-2-2-1-1-1 playoff format, and whether South Carolina will fall of a cliff this year. 

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Freaks List 2025!

August 5, 2025 • 39 mins
Bruce’s highly anticipated annual Freaks List is out. He gives some insight into what separates a “freak” from just a standout player, and highlights some of the most jaw-dropping athletes on this year’s list. Later in the show, Stew and Bruce react to the first preseason Coaches Poll: who’s getting too much love, what highly ranked team could have been ranked even higher, and more.

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Buy, Sell, or Hold: ACC Edition

July 30, 2025 • 66 mins
After touching on Deion Sanders’ big health news, Stew and Bruce continue their series of “Buy, Sell, or Hold” — this time for the ACC. And in mailbag, they decide which CFB program they’d invest in, argue about where expectations should be Penn State this year, and share personal Beano Cook stories.

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Buy, Sell, or Hold: Big Ten Edition

July 23, 2025 • 38 mins
Bruce and Stew are in Las Vegas this week for Big Ten Media Days, where they heard Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti’s pitch for a 16-team playoff, play-in games, and more. They give their take on all that, and give each Big Ten team a “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Sell” rating heading into the season. 

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Buy, Sell, or Hold: SEC Edition

July 16, 2025 • 51 mins
It’s all SEC today. Is Nick Saban coming back? Is LSU making a mistake by putting a high visibility bullseye on their Week 1 matchup with Clemson? Bruce and Stew play a game of “Buy, Sell, or Hold” on every SEC program for the upcoming season. Plus, in mailbag, the future of bowl games. 

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Texas Tech's Alleged $5M Recruit, and the Castiglione Era Ends at Oklahoma

July 9, 2025 • 43 mins
Bruce joins Stew from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, TX to break down Big 12 headlines — including Texas Tech's allege $5.1 million deal for 5-star OT Felix Ojo. Plus, Joe Castiglione retires as Oklahoma's longtime AD, a Hugh Freeze (non) controversy, and mailbag questions on Michigan's recruiting surge and the Ivy League playoff participation. 

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Let's Talk About Week 1

July 2, 2025 • 58 mins
On this episode of “The Audible,” the guys take an early look at Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Which teams have the most to prove? Who’s being overhyped? Plus, they answer your mailbag questions!

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CFP Expansion News, and Wisconsin vs. Miami Tampering Lawsuit

June 25, 2025 • 57 mins
Stew is joined by his colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo, to dive into the latest College Football Playoff expansion news. Will a new format be decided anytime soon? Plus, Wisconsin is suing Miami over alleged tampering in the transfer of a player. Legal expert Michael McCann joins the show to break down the lawsuit and what it could mean for the future of the transfer portal.

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Early Heisman Favorites

June 18, 2025 • 54 mins
Stew is back in the U.S., and the guys are diving into the early Heisman odds. Which players are poised to impress, and which ones might be a bit overrated? Plus, they answer your mailbag questions!

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What the NCAA House Settlement Means for College Football

June 11, 2025 • 55 mins
On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by his colleagues at The Athletic, Ralph Russo and Justin Williams, to discuss the recent NCAA House settlement. The guys dive into what the landmark decision means for the future of college football, how it could reshape the financial landscape of college athletics, and what questions remain.

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Arch Manning, Bill Belichick, and more with Seth Wickersham

June 4, 2025 • 60 mins
On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by ESPN writer Seth Wickersham. Bruce and Seth break down his career as a sports writer and look into his new book “American Kings: A Biography of The Quarterback.” And they discuss two of the highest profile stories in college football right now: The Mannings and Bill Belichick.

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The Big Ten and SEC’s attempted takeover of the CFP’s future

May 28, 2025 • 49 mins
Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague Ralph Russo, who’s in Destin, Florida, at the SEC Meetings. The guys dive into the biggest news from the meeting and what it means for the future of college football. Plus, they answer your mailbag questions!

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Ranking The Top 25 College Football Teams and Players of The 2000s

May 21, 2025 • 57 mins
We’re taking a trip down memory lane on this episode of “The Audible,” as Bruce and Stew go through their top 25 rankings of the 2000s. Plus, your mailbag questions!

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College Football Season Win Totals

May 14, 2025 • 61 mins
On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are looking ahead to season win totals. Which teams will go over their projections? and which are destined to fall below them? Plus, they take your mailbag questions!

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