Happy Friday! It's a Dear Andy & Ari episode, but first, we have to cover some major news that impacts the entirety of college football. On Thursday, the SEC announced that starting in 2026, the conference will move to a nine game scheduling format. What does this mean for the rest of the sport? What will the Big Ten do next? How does this affect the CFP format in years to come? Is this the RIGHT move?
(0:00-0:40) On Today's Episode
(0:41-2:16) BetMGM
(2:17-5:59) Intro: The Big 12 Coin
(6:00-9:01) SEC's 9 Game Scheduling Format
(9:02-14:24) Non-conference games for the SEC
(14:25-15:14) Academy Sports + Outdoors
(15:15-25:26) Bigger Picture in College Football
(25:27-37:43) SEC's Annual Opponents
(37:44-41:06) Subscribe to On3!
(41:07-43:34) What will the ACC do next?
(43:35-47:45) Pat Fitzgerald Lawsuit with Northwestern
(47:46-54:24) Dear Andy & Ari: Penn State?
(54:25-1:00:32) Extension/G5 Coaches
(1:00:33-1:02:42) Red River RB Battle
(1:02:43-1:07:41) Could Notre Dame start 0-2?
(1:07:42-1:08:49) Conclusion: See you Saturday!
After Andy & Ari finish discussing the overall impact of the SEC's new scheduling rules, Andy & Ari discuss some news involving the lawsuit with Northwestern & Pit Fitzgerald.
It's time for Dear Andy & Ari - you guys have some great questions.
Why is everyone making excuses for Penn State?
Which coach will receive an extension, and which coach makes the jump from the G5 ranks?
Is the running back battle better than the QB battle in Red River this year?
Could Notre Dame start 0-2?
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