As the world of college football has changed drastically just in the last decade, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck has been able to navigate the changes in an admirable way since taking over for the Gophers in 2017. Watch here as Coach Fleck joins Andy & Ari to discuss how Minnesota has adapted to the NIL era, how competitive they are in the Big Ten, and why the Gophers are running a fair program.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:27) Presenting Sponsor

(1:42) Intro: Rowing a Boat

(7:09) P.J. Fleck Joins: Hair Plugs?

(10:25) The “Fleck-Ade”

(17:15) Minnesota in the NIL era, how Gophers compete

(26:14) Jim Tressel’s influence, closing out with Fleck

(30:20) Dylan Raiola’s move to Oregon

(34:03) Raiola humbling himself, adapting to Backup role

(46:47) Pete Nakos’ story on Rocco Becht

(58:28) Ari’s Home Remodel

After Coach Fleck joins, Andy & Ari travel across the country to Eugene, where the Oregon Ducks have many years of starting experience in their quarterback room. Transferring from Nebraska, Dylan Raiola has two years of starting experience in the Big Ten. Set to back up Dante Moore this fall, how will the former Huskers QB adapt to this new role? Was this the right move for the former 5-star product?

Next up, Andy & Ari visit Penn State to highlight a story by On3’s Pete Nakos on the Nittany Lions new QB in Rocco Becht. Transferring from Ames to Penn State, how will the new QB fare in the Big Ten? Andy & Ari dive into the Nittany Lions.

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As the Michigan Wolverine fanbase has big expectations for Kyle Whittingham's tenure in Ann Arbor, the new head coach for UM is set to rely on some of the young talent on his roster. With young stars like Bryce Underwood and Savion Hiter, Michigan is looking to be in the College Football Playoff conversation later this fall. Watch here as Andy & Ari dive into the best megaboard topics!

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(0:56) Presenting Sponsor

(2:10) Intro: Michigan's INSANE young talent

(16:26) Similarities in Ohio State adding Urban Meyer

(22:08) Pete Golding at his press conference

(38:49) How Texas rallies around QB Arch Manning

(47:49) NCAA vacates Kirk Ferentz's wins

(56:59) Sherrone Moore sentenced

(58:35) Conclusion: Thanks for watching!

As Andy & Ari wrap up discussing the Michigan Wolverines, the fellas head south to the SEC to talk about what Pete Golding said at his press conference. With what seemed like a subtle jab to former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, do the two head coaches get along? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss.

Next up, as Andy & Ari record the show, Chris Low released another incredible story, only this time on Arch Manning. Entering his second full season as a starting quarterback, Manning explains how his team rallied around him and how much he wants to see the Longhorns succeed. Will Texas run the table this fall?

Later, the NCAA has finally done something about tampering. Four of Kirk Ferentz's wins have been vacated for tampering violations of QB Cade McNamara from the 2023 season. What does this even mean, if anything?

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As a number of spring games have concluded across the country, one of the more intriguing games comes out of Tennessee with the Vols. As Josh Heupel enters his 6th season in Knoxville, Brent Hubbs from VolQuest joins to discuss where thing stand with the quarterback battle on Rocky Top. Who will start for the Volunteers? How much of an impact will DC Jim Knowles make? What should fans expect in 2026? Andy & Ari discuss with Brent Hubbs here.

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(0:54) Presenting Sponsor

(2:09) Intro: Previewing Tennessee

(4:52) Brent Hubbs Joins - Flashback

(15:00) Vols in 2026 - Latest on QB battle

(22:52) Tennessee’s defense with Jim Knowles

(26:50) How fans are feeling in Knoxville

(30:21) Josh Heupel’s changes: New S&C Coach

(35:10) Revisiting flashback

(38:39) Conclusion with Hubbs

(39:42) Wrapping up the TN Discussion

(47:48) Who Am I?

(54:02) Chris McIntosh leaving Wisconsin

(1:04:41) Billy Napier at James Madison

(1:12:03) Thanks!

After closing out with Brent Hubbs, Andy introduces his first edition of “Who Am I?” with Ari. Were you able to guess the player before Ari?

Next up, Andy & Ari head to Wisconsin, where the Badgers AD Chris McIntosh is leaving Madison for the Big Ten office. What does this mean for Luke Fickell in 2026?

Closing out, Andy & Ari close out with a story from USA Today’s Matt Hayes on James Madison head coach Billy Napier. Does the new head coach for the Dukes have a new edge? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss.

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