After a wild week in Baton Rouge, Will Wade is now once again the head basketball coach at LSU. It’s a Dear Andy & Ari episode, and one fan asks about the top 3 notable coaches down at Louisiana State University: Lane Kiffin, Kim Mulkey, and now, Will Wade. Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss the overall state of the athletic department at LSU and then how entertaining this upcoming season will be with a whole lot of character from their coaches.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode
(1:02) Presenting Sponsor
(3:20) Intro - Will Wade is BACK at LSU
(14:30) The Trio of Coaches at LSU
(23:17) Who leaves first at LSU?
(31:00) Culver’s
(32:13) March Madness Recap & Preview
(49:05) One rule to change in CFB
(59:50) Story Time with Ari
(1:10:50) Are Grumors over?
(1:13:35) Panties Update
(1:15:41) Conclusion: Yoder’s in Bulls Gap, TN

After discussing in depth on LSU, Andy & Ari dive into the March Madness games last night and the matchups that are ahead on Friday night. Matchups tonight
#5 St. John’s vs #1 Duke
#4 Alabama vs #1 Michigan
#3 Michigan State vs #2 UConn
#6 Tennessee vs #2 Iowa State

Can Rick Pitino defeat Duke? Will Michigan hold off Alabama? Who wins between Izzo and Hurley? Will Producer River’s Vols advance?

Next up, Andy & Ari dive into Andy’s one big rule change he would have for college football. Do you agree with his idea on adopting the NFL rule with the knee down?

After that, fans ask the guys about what’s really going on behind the SEC adopting the 9 conference game approach. Why did Greg Sankey and the SEC finally do it?

To close, a fan asks if Jon Gruden rumors are really dead. Andy & Ari discuss.


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A few weeks ago, our very own J.D. Pickell put out a list of the most wrongfully disrespected college football figures in the sport. On today’s show, J.D. joins Andy & Ari to explain some of the names on his list. Watch here as the fellas dive deep into why Dabo Swinney, Ryan Day, & Lincoln Riley all made the list. Also, why is Georgia’s OC Mike Bobo on the list? Watch here as Andy & Ari discuss with J.D. Pickell here.

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(0:48) Presenting Sponsor

(3:02) Intro: Previewing J.D.

(3:53) J.D. PicKell joins

(7:00) Why Dabo Swinney started it all

(20:17) Mike Bobo, Georgia OC

(29:28) Lincoln Riley, USC HC

(38:19) Honorable Mentions

(40:18) Closing out with J.D.

(40:54) Coastal Carolina’s Ryan Beard joins

(50:38) Ryan Beard’s time at Northern Michigan

(58:56) Ryan Beard’s Rules for life

(59:36) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

After J.D. wraps up with the fellas, Andy & Ari are joined by Coastal Carolina’s newest head coach in Ryan Beard. Watch here as Beard explains meeting his wife, arriving at CCU, and implementing the standard for the Chanticleers football program.

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On Tuesday, news broke that North Carolina and Hubert Davis would be parting ways after five seasons in Chapel Hill as the Tar Heels basketball coach. Now, with one of the biggest brands in all of hoops needing a head coach, who could be the next man up for UNC? Join us here as Inside Carolina's senior reporter details how the firing went down for Hubert Davis and who could fill his shoes next in Chapel Hill. A Megaboard Wednesday episode you won't want to miss!

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(1:03) Presenting Sponsor

(3:18) Intro: Hubert Davis is OUT at UNC

(12:20) Greg Barnes joins: Inside the Hubert Davis firing

(17:28) North Carolina's AD situation

(22:01) Candidates for the Tar Heels job

(28:25) Closing out with Greg

(31:13) Culver's

(32:30) Megaboard Wednesday: Bill Self's Future at Kansas

(36:04) Will Hubert Davis's firing affect Kansas?

(42:24) What's going on with Will Wade?

(55:28) Andy Wants to Dance

(1:02:38) Closing out: See you tomorrow!

It's a Megaboard Wednesday, and Andy & Ari go through some of the hottest topics in college athletics. To start, Andy & Ari head to Lawrence Kansas, where the future is currently unclear on what legendary head coach Bill Self will do in regards to next season. Will Hubert Davis's firing affect Kansas?

Next, something is bubbling at NC State. As the rumor mill continues to swirl, a lot of chatter on Will Wade returning to LSU has made its way to the megaboard. Would this actually happen? Watch as Andy & Ari explain this bizarre scenario out of college basketball.

To close, Andy shows us what he's been training for the last few months.

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Andy & Ari are live at Culver’s Game Day Hub in Indianapolis on April 4th, capturing the energy, flavor and hometown pride that make this city come alive on game day. They’re bringing you the best moments from a day filled with games, fans and plenty of Fresh Frozen Custard.

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As March has almost come to an end, spring practice is well underway across college football, and that means plenty of social media clips to over-analyze online. Watch here as Andy & Ari run through some of the top moments on social media in the last few weeks in college football. What others did we miss? Let us know here!

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:59) Presenting Sponsor

(3:19) Intro: Spring Clips - Miami

(6:51) Byrum Brown throwing the ball

(15:51) David Sanders Jr. PANCAKE block

(24:35) Culver’s

(25:36) Arch Manning’s new WR1 in Cam Coleman

(34:55) Ohio State’s unbelievable WR group

(38:46) Ohio State & Big Ten Win Totals

(46:15) Indiana Hoosiers win total

(50:24) Oregon

(51:35) Iowa Hawkeyes

(54:27) Minnesota

(56:23) Wisconsin

(1:03:05) Rest of Big Ten

(1:08:00) Conclusion: see you tomorrow!

Will Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney be the best duo in all of college football? Andy & Ari react to the latest video of Mensah to Toney down in South Florida.

Next, Byrum Brown’s throwing motion has received a lot of attention online. Watch as Andy explains why the Tigers are fine down on the plains.

Over on Rocky Top, the quarterback position has been a big topic of conversation. With questions around the gunslinger, there don’t seem to be any questions revolving around David Sanders Jr. Watch as the highly regarded offensive lineman lays a massive block in Knoxville.

As Ohio State already boasts one of the best receivers in football in Jeremiah Smith, Chris Henry Jr. arrives in Columbus and is expected to make a major impact as well.

Also on Ohio State, BetMGM released their win totals for 2026 in the Big Ten. Watch here as Andy & Ari run through Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Join us tomorrow for Megaboard Wednesday!

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Andy & Ari are live at Culver’s Game Day Hub in Indianapolis on April 4th, capturing the energy, flavor and hometown pride that make this city come alive on game day. They’re bringing you the best moments from a day filled with games, fans and plenty of Fresh Frozen Custard.

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As the NCAA Tournament is well underway, Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm knocked off Kansas on Sunday and is advancing to take on Duke in the Sweet 16. As Rick Pitino has had some battles against Duke across his storied career, none may be more famous than when Christian Laettner knocked off Pitino’s Kentucky Wildcats at the buzzer in 1992. Now, almost 35 years later after Laettner’s shot, Pitino is meeting Duke again in the NCAA Tournament. Will St. John’s be able to knock off Duke at the buzzer in Washington, D.C. on Friday night? Coach Pitino sure hopes so. A loaded Andy & Ari episode here as we recap the NCAA Tournament and preview what’s ahead.

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(0:54) Presenting Sponsor

(2:29) Intro: Recapping first weekend of March Madness

(5:22) Rick Pitino leads St. John's to Sweet 16

(17:38) Iowa stuns Florida

(28:43) Utah PAID Kyle Whittingham to leave?

(41:03) 2026 SEC Win Totals

(48:00) Alabama's 2026 win total: 8.5

(51:36) Oklahoma's 2026 win total: 7.5

(57:39) Ole Miss's 2026 win total: 7.5

(1:03:28) Rounding out the SEC

(1:06:25) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

Once Andy & Ari wrap up the conversation on the NCAA tournament, the fellas look back at what all transpired as Utah and Kyle Whittingham were parting ways back in December. As documents reveal, Utah essentially paid Kyle Whittingham to leave. Now coaching Michigan, Whittingham seems to have come out on the other side of things. Watch as Andy & Ari discuss this bizarre situation.

Next up, our friends at BetMGM have released new win totals for the SEC. With many interesting totals set, which ones have caught Andy's eye the most? Andy & Ari dive in.

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Join Andy & Ari for a special live stream at 10 am et to recap a jam-packed Thursday in college basketball. With some incredible upsets as High Point knocks off Wisconsin and VCU storms back against North Carolina, Friday's games are sure to provide plenty of headlines. A special LIVE edition of Andy & Ari before Friday's slate of games.

(0:00) On Today's Episode

(0:54) Presenting Sponsor

(3:05) Intro: Hubert Davis after UNC's Loss

(9:24) Ari Joins: What does North Carolina do next?

(18:53) The UNC Basketball Job

(29:17) High Point knocks off Wisconsin

(37:19) Miami OH plays Tennessee

(38:56) Texas 79, BYU 71

(40:04) AJ Dybantsa's Talent

(45:20) Bucky Ball wins

(46:07) Saint Louis dominates Georgia

(54:06) Previewing Friday's Slate

(55:37) Chuck Norris' Passing

(57:29) Conclusion: Enjoy the games!

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Andy & Ari are live at Culver’s Game Day Hub in Indianapolis on April 4th, capturing the energy, flavor and hometown pride that make this city come alive on game day. They’re bringing you the best moments from a day filled with games, fans and plenty of Fresh Frozen Custard.

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It’s the best day of college sports, and Andy & Ari get you ready here with a Dear Andy & Ari edition on deck. As the tournament starts today, a fan asks which is more likely: A #1 seed falling early or a double digit seed make a run to the Final Four? Andy & Ari discuss. Later, another fan asks about where Rick Pitino falls on the pantheon of college basketball coaches. A jam packed show to get you ready for the first BIG day of hoops here.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:49) Presenting Sponsor

(2:59) Intro: March Madness is here

(5:03) Dear Andy & Ari: March Predictions

(11:30) Rick Pitino, Best Coach?

(22:50) Culver’s

(24:17) Doubleheader football event

(32:06) Nebraska’s Success: Fan Response

(44:54) Cincinnati Bearcats’ Success in 2026

(58:41) Conclusion: It's Time

As the fellas continue on in Dear Andy & Ari, a fan asks if a venue would pull off a doubleheader college football event.

As the guys discussed Nebraska’s success in 2026, Andy & Ari received a rebuttal from a Nebraska fan. Andy & Ari examine Nebraska's success through a fan’s perspective.

To close, Andy & Ari head over to Ohio to discuss the Bearcats and Cincinnati. Will Cincinnati ever contend for the Big 12 conference?

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Andy & Ari are live at Culver’s Game Day Hub in Indianapolis on April 4th, capturing the energy, flavor and hometown pride that make this city come alive on game day. They’re bringing you the best moments from a day filled with games, fans and plenty of Fresh Frozen Custard.

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Happy Wednesday! It’s a Megaboard Wednesday, but first Andy & Ari breakdown the top freshman who could really make a difference in March Madness this year. Using Joe Tipton's story, Will Darryn Peterson elevate Kansas and Bill Self’s squad? How will Arkansas and Darius Acuff fare after winning the SEC Tournament? And will Cameron Boozer at Duke? Will his brother Cayden have to step up?

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(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:55) Presenting Sponsor

(3:06) Intro: March is upon us!

(6:02) The TOP freshmen in the tournament: Darryn Peterson

(14:49) Darius Acuff, Arkansas

(18:07) Cam Boozer, Duke

(21:50) Brayden Burries, Arizona

(27:31) Butter Burger Breaking News: USF coach declines Syracuse

(36:35) Culver's

(39:12) Megaboard: Yaxel Lendeborg offered by Kentucky

(47:23) What Alabama does next without Aden Holloway

(50:56) Mascot Quiz

(54:44) Can Nebraska win a tournament game?

(57:58) Wind-Chime?

(1:03:46) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

In breaking news, it's been reported that USF coach Bryan Hodgson has declined the open Syracuse job opening. What does this mean as the Bulls prepare for Louisville in the tournament? Andy & Ari discuss.

Without Aden Holloway, what does Alabama do next?

Can Nebraska FINALLY win a tournament game?

Andy & Ari are live at Culver’s Game Day Hub in Indianapolis on April 4th, capturing the energy, flavor and hometown pride that make this city come alive on game day. They’re bringing you the best moments from a day filled with games, fans and plenty of Fresh Frozen Custard.

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