As the semifinals of the College Football Playoff begin tonight, there was some news throughout the football world during the day. The Miami Dolphins decided to fire Head Coach Mike McDaniel, making that 8 current NFL head coaching vacancies. On today's mailbag episode, Producer River asks if any of these soon-to-be hires will be a current college football head coach? Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into a mailbag episode to begin the CFP semifinals weekend.

(0:00) On today's episode

(1:04) Presenting Sponsor

(3:09) Intro: CFP Semis start tonight

(4:57) Will an NFL team hire a college coach?

(16:50) Curt Cignetti - Mark Cuban's Donation

(17:32) How the NFL translates to today's CFB

(24:48) PaniniAmerica.net

(27:32) DJ Lagway transfers to Baylor

(31:50) Latest on Demond Williams and Washington

(34:54) Sam Leavitt in the midst of Demond Williams news

(38:47) The Rest of the Portal

(39:30) Wrapping up Demond Williams discussion

(45:01) Tipping point with expectations of coaches?

(49:20) Pre-Season National Championship Picks

(54:25) Conclusion: See you tonight after the Fiesta Bowl!

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As the transfer portal is in full swing, the news does not seem to stop. On Tuesday night, Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. announced on Instagram he would be entering the transfer portal. Also, the Huskies QB signed a deal 4 days to prior to keep him as Washington's signal caller for 2026. How will this debacle end? Andy & Ari breakdown the latest.

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(1:16) Presenting Sponsor

(3:18) Intro: Demond Williams Debacle

(7:22) Detailing Demond Williams and Tuesday night

(11:34) Is LSU after Williams?

(14:43) How will this pan out for Demond Williams?

(19:55) Is Washington Damaged?

(26:38) PaniniAmerica.net

(29:36) Sam Leavitt set to visit Tennessee

(39:24) Florida's retainment of Jayden Woods

(40:19) Ty Simpson Declares for NFL Draft

(44:09) Modelo: CFP Picks

(45:15) Final Picks: Miami vs Ole Miss

(50:12) Final Picks: Oregon vs Indiana

(56:40) Portal: Anthony Colandrea to Nebraska

(57:44) Jackson Arnold to UNLV

(59:19) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari Tomorrow

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Meanwhile, as Demond Williams enters the portal, QB Sam Leavitt was at an LSU basketball game with Lane Kiffin on a visit. Now, the Sun Devils transfer QB is headed to Knoxville on Wednesday to visit with Josh Heupel and Tennessee.

The transfer portal is WILD right now, and Andy & Ari have you covered LIVE today at 3 pm et/2 pm ct.

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The action in the Transfer Portal is constant these days, as more and more players find destinations daily. Watch here as Jake Crain from On3’s Crain & Cone joins the show to discuss all of the happenings in the transfer portal, including some news off the top with Florida and its star RB in Jadan Baugh.

(0:00) Today’s Episode

(1:00) Presenting Sponsor

(3:30) Intro: Jake Crain joins

(4:55) Jadan Baugh returning to Florida

(13:01) Dell

(14:25) Kenny Minchey flips commitment to Kentucky

(17:22) Where will Nebraska turn to next?

(35:47) Byrum Brown to Auburn

(45:57) Bryce Underwood returning to Michigan

(54:50) LSU worried about Lane Kiffin?

(1:00:10) Can Ole Miss re-load next year?

(1:03:26) Conclusion: Wrapping up with Jake

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Over in Nebraska, Matt Rhule and the Huskers are searching for a new quarterback, as Notre Dame transfer QB Kenny Minchey has flipped his commitment to Kentucky. What does this mean for Matt Rhule ahead of his 4th year in Lincoln?

As Auburn is expecting big things out of former USF coach Alex Golesh, the newest head coach in Auburn is bringing his quarterback in Byrum Brown with him. Watch here as Jake Crain and Andy break down this move to the plains.

Meanwhile, up in Michigan, Kyle Whittingham and the Wolverines have successfully retained star QB Bryce Underwood. How important is this move for the Wolverines? Andy & Jake discuss.

As the fellas wrap up with the biggest off-season story, there seems to be some angst as LSU continues to search for its quarterback in the portal. Will Lane Kiffin be successful down in Baton Rouge? Will Sam Leavitt commit to the Tigers? Also, what about Lane’s former job in Ole Miss. Can the Rebels bounce back again with Kewan Lacy returning to Oxford?

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