Power Auer: Big Ten parity, Clemson's struggles & wishful thinking

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Coaching Decisions Shape Week 7: The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach joins Andy Staples to discuss the decisions that shaped week 7. LSU drops 42 on Florida in Death Valley. Oklahoma has a defense this season. The ACC Coastal is chaotic. Plus, Seth Emerson joins the show from Athens where the sky is falling after #3 Georgia's loss to South Carolina. Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% an annual subscription: theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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The 2010s: A Crazy Decade of College Football: Matt Brown joins Andy Staples to look back at the last 10 years of college football. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special link and get 40% off. www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Auerbach and Staples Coaching Search Firm LLC & The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Part: Andy and The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach hop on mic after USC's drubbing by the hands (wings) of the Oregon Ducks (1:00). And though it was a notable day for the Pac-12, it wasn't so much for Clay Helton (3:00). Will FSU part ways with Willie Taggart? If so, who are candidates who could fill the head coach void? The coaching search firm of Auerbach & Staples is here to discuss (5:50). Georgia answers its critics (18:30), and SMU/Memphis was what we all craved (22:15). Andy then welcomes in The Athletics' Florida writer, Will Sammon, and Georgia writer, Seth Emerson, from The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party (26:30). The group chats if Florida has reached its ceiling (28:30), the impact of Georgia's run game (32:00), how will Florida view this season (35:00), and what improvements does Georgia need to make to compete for a playoff spot (37:30)? by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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LSU downs Bama - Andy on location in Tuscaloosa: Andy Staples is in Tuscaloosa with Stewart Mandel & Brody Miller after LSU's 46-41 win over Alabama at Bryant Denny Stadium. Plus, Minnesota upsets Penn State and is 9-0 for the first time since 1904. Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your annual subscription by going to www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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2 Yards from a Wild Weekend: Andy recaps week 5 of the college football season. UNC almost pulls the upset of the season. Ohio State dominates Nebraska. Notre Dame's defense has a day vs. Virginia. The Athletic's Mitch Sherman and Pete Sampson join the show. Plus, 'Dear Andy!' Subscribe to The Athletic for bonus episodes of The Andy Staples Show and use this link to save 40% off an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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The Andy Staples Show Trailer: Coming soon! Andy Staples breaks down the beautiful mess that is college football with his friends from The Athletic's loaded college football staff. He'll celebrate the walk-ons, break down all the fat guy TDs and freak out every time a coach punts on fourth-and-1 from the opponent's 45. by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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New Data: The Athletic's Matt Brown joins Andy Staples and reacts to a wild week 2 in college football. Can we all finally admit Joe Burrow is good? Just when you thought Tennessee hit rock bottom, the Vols lose to BYU. Clemson's defense might be better than last season, that's a scary thought. Should Michigan fall out of the top 25? Colorado storms back at home to beat Nebraska. North Carolina beats Miami to improve to an unlikely 2-0. Plus, Austin Meek goes inside the Michigan program. Has Jim Harbaugh lost the fanbase? Subscribe to The Athletic and receive 40& off using this special link: www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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CFP Rankings Reaction & LSU/Bama Preview with Ryen Russillo: Ryen Russillo joins Andy Staples. Ryen says LSU should be #1, Clemson deserves to be on the outside of the top 4 looking in and Minnesota was rightfully ranked #17 even at 8-0. The guys preview LSU @ Bama and debate who should be hired at FSU. Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Truth Serum: Kidnap The Head Coach Of The No. 1 Team And Drug Him With Sodium Pentothal Method is the only good way to choose No. 4. Oregon AD Rob Mullens is in an awkward situation. The Athletic's Matt Fortuna answers Andy's CFB Playoff Scenarios. Ohio State hosts Penn State in the biggest game of the weekend. LSU's defense is under the microscope. Heisman update. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ATHLETIC AND GET 40% OFF YOUR ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. WWW.THEATHLETIC.COM/ANDYSTAPLES by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Return of the Mack: Andy is joined by The Athletic's Max Olson to discuss Auburn's comeback win vs. #11 Oregon. Mack Brown is back on the North Carolina sideline and his Tar Heels beat South Carolina in Charlotte. Florida State blows a 31-13 lead to Boise State in Tallahassee. Tennessee suffers one of the most embarrassing losses in program history. Plus, Hugh Freeze coaches in bed. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special link and save 40% theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Down in The Swamp: The Athletic's Stewart Mandel joins Andy Staples to recap week 6 of the college football season. Plus, Andy is at The Swamp with Auburn beat writer Justin Ferguson. Topics: 2 crazy finishes in the ACC Coastal Florida takes down Auburn in The Swamp Stewart Mandel reveals his new top 10 LSU defense shuts down Utah St. UCLA loses to Oregon State at home Ohio State makes easy work of Michigan State Michigan & Iowa set college football back 150 years Oklahoma and Texas are set to meet in Dallas Week 7 slate looks great Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% your annual subscription by going to www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Frustration at a Breaking Point: The Athletic's Max Olson is Andy's guest. Michigan gets dominated by Wisconsin. It was closer than the experts thought between Georgia and Notre Dame. Texas finally beats Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State in Austin. True freshman Bo Nix leads Auburn to a win in Aggieland. Nebraska survives vs. Illinois and hosts Ohio State next week. UCF's regular season win streak ends. Arkansas hits rock bottom. Andy is at Tennessee/Florida and talks with The Athletic's David Ubben and Joe Rexrode. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo code and get 40% off the first year. theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Things are Happening: The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach and Jesse Temple join Andy Staples. Tua Tagovailoa injures his ankle in Alabama's win over Tennessee. Penn State dominates Michigan in the 1st half but holds on to win 28-21. Wisconsin is shocked by Illinois as a 30-point favorite. The ACC is a beautiful mess. History is made in Blacksburg. Les Miles almost beats Texas. Subscribe to The Athletic using this special promo code and get 40% off your first year. www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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LSU Wins Historic National Championship: Andy Staples is joined by Nicole Auerbach to discuss LSU's 42-25 win over Clemson. Joe Burrow's perfect season ends with a title. Ed Orgeron etches his name into the Louisiana history books. Plus, an early look at next season and which teams could be in the mix to hoist the trophy in Miami. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Opening Night in Orlando: Andy Staples reacts to #8 Florida's 24-20 win over Miami at Camping World Stadium. It might not have been the most beautiful game, but college football is back and we're here for it! The Athletic's Manny Navarro and CBS Sports' Barrett Sallee join Andy in Orlando. Subscribe to The Athletic using this link and save 40% theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Final October Saturday Delivers: Oklahoma is shocked and the Big XII's playoff odds take a major hit. Michigan destroys Notre Dame 45-14 in a driving rainstorm. Ohio State passes the eye test. LSU & Ed Orgeron get another top 10 win. Saban says Tua will be ready to go for LSU. Somehow, UCLA is in contention for the Pac-12 South. Penn State is 8-0 and Mark Dantonio is on the hot seat. The Athletic's Max Olson and Matt Brown join Andy to react to a fun week 9. Subscribe to The Athletic and get 40% off your first year: theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Penultimate Regular Season Saturday Gets Weird: Oklahoma survives TCU and Oregon falls to Arizona State. Max Olson's remote was working overdrive as both games went down to the wire simultaneously. The reshuffled playoff picture looks much different. Ohio State remains undefeated. Is Chase Young the best player in college football? Andy says he might vote him #1 in this week's Heisman poll. Georgia's defense looks good but where is the offense? Looking ahead to Ohio State vs. Michigan. FIU beats Miami and Manny Diaz calls it one of the lowest moments in program history. A climate change protest delays Harvard vs. Yale. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Origin of Mahomes Magic: The Athletic's Bruce Feldman joins Andy Staples to discuss Super Bowl QB Patrick Mahomes. Before Mahomes took the NFL by storm with the Chiefs he was at Texas Tech running Kliff Kingsbury's offense and breaking records. Feldman shares insight from the reigning NFL MVP's former college coaches. Read the story: https://theathletic.com/1557828/2020/01/24/patrick-mahomes-kansas-city-chiefs-super-bowl-quarterback-texas-tech-memories/ by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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College Kickers & Questionable Coaching: The Athletic's Matt Fortuna and Chris Vannini join Andy to react to Week 3! The ACC, other than Clemson, is a complete dumpster fire. Will it be a cakewalk to the playoff for the Tigers? Are they out with a loss? USC loses to BYU in overtime and Clay Helton is on the hot seat. Urban Meyer should be choice A, B, C and D if and when Helton is fired. Kentucky & Michigan State both miss last minute FG's to lose at home. Pat Narduzzi makes a questionable decision vs. Penn State. UCF's pipeline of QBs from Hawaii continues to produce. Subscribe now to hear new episodes of The Lead each weekday morning: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lead/id1478448344 by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Georgia #4? CFP Rankings Reaction: Andy Staples reacts to the latest CFB Playoff Rankings with Ralph Russo of the Associated Press. The guys also talk about the current openings at Florida State and Arkansas. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% off your annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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CFB Playoff Set & Bowl Bids Announced: Andy Staples is joined by The Athletic's Brody Miller (LSU), Jason Kersey (OU), Bill Landis (Ohio State) & Grace Raynor (Clemson) & to preview the 2019 College Football Playoff. Subscribe to The Athletic & get 40% off your annual subscription! www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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A.S.S. Coaching Search LLC: Auerbach Schroeder & Staples Coaching Search LLC is back to recap silly season. New coaches have been introduced everywhere across the college football landscape and A.S.S Coaching Search LLC breaks down how it all happened. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% on your annual subscription by using this promo link: www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Rivalry Week Rewind: Andy is in Ann Arbor and is joined by Ari Wasserman & Bill Landis postgame at the Big House. First, The Athletic's Stewart Mandel recaps rivalry weekend and updates the playoff picture. Alabama will miss the CFB Playoff for the 1st time. Ohio State dominates Michigan and will face Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship. North Carolina is bowl eligible in Mack Brown's 1st season. Utah, Oklahoma and Baylor are under the playoff committee's microscope. Georgia can play their way in with a win vs. LSU in the SEC Championship. If this was the BCS era which undefeated team would be left out of the National Championship? Subscribe to The Athletic for 40% off. www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Welcome to 2020: Andy Staples is joined by Max Olson to preview the Sugar Bowl. He's also joined by Tyson Alger to preview the Rose Bowl Game. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40%: www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Dear Andy + Ranking Super Bowl Commercials: The Athletic's Andy Staples answers your questions and ranks Super Bowl commercials. The NFL is using more and more offensive concepts from the college game and it's making the product better. Subscribe to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Interview: New Arkansas Head Coach Sam Pittman: Andy Staples is joined by new Arkansas Head Coach Sam Pittman. Coach Pittman tells the story about accepting the job without knowing the terms, shares his offensive philosophy and explains why former Mizzou coach Barry Odom was his first call to be defensive coordinator. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% by using www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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Playoff Committee Sets Table: Andy Staples reacts to the latest college football playoff rankings with The Athletic's Oklahoma Beat Reporter Jason Kersey. The Sooners are in a race with Utah, Baylor and Georgia for the #4 seed. What factors will the committee be weighing on Championship Weekend? Does logo bias matter, even subconsciously? Playoff expansion is on the horizon. Subscribe to The Athletic and save 40% off an annual subscription. www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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NCAA Changes, Greg Schiano's Rebirth at Rutgers & a new SEC Head Coach: The Athletic's Andy Staples is joined by Nicole Auerbach to discuss her stories on NCAA reform & Greg Schiano's return to Rutgers. Plus, Peter Baugh profiles new Mizzou coach Eliah Drinkwitz. SUBSCRIBE to The Athletic (40% off): www.theathletic.com/andystaples by Until Saturday: A show about college football

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