While the 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh later this month, a listener sends in a question on who the top quarterbacks for next year’s draft will be. With Dante Moore, Arch Manning, and Julian Sayin all returning to college football, which one will be a top prospect for next year’s NFL Draft? Also, a number of the top draft-eligible QBs will have the option to return for their senior season, so that could be involved. A Dear Andy & Ari episode to send you on in to your weekend!

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:38) Presenting Sponsor

(1:49) Intro: Dear Andy & Ari

(3:39) Shea’s Q: The Top QB’s for 2027 NFL Draft

(22:58) What happens first: SEC wins 1 or Big Tin wins 2 more?

(29:04) Pros & Cons of Televising/Streaming Spring Games

(39:37) Notre Dame’s Offensive Line

(42:05) Ari was right: The Feeling of Winning a Championship

(46:34) Chocolate or Vanilla - Oregon QB Coach

(50:00) Ari's Decisiveness

(51:11) Day or Night?

(52:09) Tupac or Biggie?

(54:27) Sugar or Salt

(56:11) Hug or Kiss

(57:54) True Crime or Comedy?

(59:04) Producer River's Rant to Ari

(1:01:22) Conclusion: Shoutout Mother Wolf

As Andy & Ari continue into the mailbag, Sean asks which will happen first: SEC wins 1 national championship or the Big Ten will win 2 more? The fellas discuss, and explain why some ACC teams and Notre Dame fall into the mix.

What are the pros and cons of streaming spring games? Andy & Ari dive in

Later, Andy fixes a mistake on Notre Dame's offensive line he made earlier in the week.

Next up, Lori chimes in on the feeling of winning a national championship and the feeling that follows, even after winning back-to-back.

To close, Andy tests Ari's decisiveness. Also, producer River gets fired up and chimes in as well.

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As the off-season is in full swing, On3’s Chris Low has been on a college football tour lately, visiting some of the top programs across the country. Watch here as Andy & Ari recap Chris Low’s first part of the tour as the fellas dive deep into Texas A&M, Ohio State, and many more throughout the country.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:50) Presenting Sponsor

(2:00) Intro: Previewing Chris Low

(3:42) Chris Low joins the show

(4:30) Texas A&M’s trajectory after CFP berth

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(16:36) Jeremiah Smith rejecting $10M+ to stay at OSU

(32:57) Alex Golesh’s first season on the plains

(43:03) Is this Sarkisian’s best roster at Texas?

(51:39) Alabama ahead of DeBoer’s third year

(1:01:32) SEC Championship & Kirby Smart’s Comments

(1:12:13) Conclusion: Closing out with Chris Low

As the fellas start the tour with Chris Low, the guys head to College Station to discuss the Aggies of Texas A&M. With a returning quarterback and a playoff berth last season, will Mike Elko's squad take the next step forward? Can the Aggies return to the CFP?

Next up, Andy & Ari dive into Chris Low's story on Jeremiah Smith staying at Ohio State. Reportedly offered over $10M to leave the Buckeyes, the fellas discuss the impact Jeremiah Smith has.

Down in Auburn, Alex Golesh is ready to lead the Tigers into the 2026 season. Bringing Byrum Brown from USF with him, how will Auburn fare this season? Chris Low dives into the Tigers here.

Continuing with Chris's tour, Texas is the next team on the list. As Arch Manning returns to Austin, Chris Low details the expectations of the Longhorns this season.

Heading to Tuscaloosa, the Alabama fans are anxiously anticipating Kalen DeBoer's third season with the Tide. How will Alabama fare with a new quarterback in Bryant-Denny this season?

To close out the tour, the fellas dive into Kirby Smart's comments on the SEC Championship Game. As the future of the CFP format is up in the air, what does the future of the conference championship game look like?

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As Jeremiah Smith is heralded as the best wide receiver in all of college football, the star Buckeyes wide receiver has had to make some tough decisions to stay in Columbus. Reportedly offered $10M to transfer somewhere else, watch here as Andy & Ari break down Jeremiah Smith’s decision to stay with the Buckeyes. Is this the right choice? Would you stay in Ohio State if you were Jeremiah Smith? Andy & Ari debate on today’s show.

Read Chris Low's story on Jeremiah Smith here: https://www.on3.com/news/jeremiah-smith-prioritized-ohio-state-legacy-over-10-million-transfer-portal-payday/

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:42) Presenting Sponsor

(2:42) Intro: Jeremiah Smith stays at Ohio State

(19:31) Previewing Kevin Clark on the show

(20:13) Kevin Clark joins

(22:33) How Ryan Day would change college football

(28:40) Miami in the NIL era

(31:29) Competing in this era of college football

(38:12) Ty Simpson’s NFL Draft Status

(44:40) Peyton Manning & Voice Notes

(47:39) James C Clark Scholarship - UCF

(55:10) Kevin Clark’s Rules for life

(1:02:50) Revisiting Miami

(1:08:40) Closing out with Kevin

(1:10:48) North Carolina introduces Michael Malone

(1:21:10) Conclusion: See you tomorrow!

After the Jeremiah Smith discussion, Andy & Ari are joined by Omaha Productions’ Kevin Clark. Watch here as Kevin discusses plenty of topics across college football surrounding Ryan Day, the Miami Hurricanes, and where Ty Simpson may land in the NFL Draft. A great interview with Kevin Clark you won’t want to miss.

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After Kevin, Andy & Ari dive into North Carolina’s introduction of Michael Malone as the new head basketball coach of the Tar Heels. How do the fans feel in Chapel Hill after Malone’s introductory press conference? Watch here as Andy & Ari break it all down here.

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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman

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