The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football
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300 episodes
Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo discuss the latest in college football, interview the biggest names in the sport and give insight into the most relevant topics dominating the discussion. From National Signing Day to the National Championship, Bruce, Stew and Ralph have you covered year-round.
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Oregon’s Offense Fails: Inside Dan Lanning’s Reset + Week 9 Picks
Oregon has fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer following a devastating loss to Illinois, leaving the Ducks searching for answers at a critical crossroad in their season. On this episode of The Audible, Stewart…
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CFB Week 8 Recap: Arch Manning Keeps Texas Alive, UCF Stuns No. 2 BYU, Indiana Holds Off Michigan
Week 8 in College Football is in the books, and we are breaking down the biggest matchups of the weekend! On this episode, we react to the massive Big 12 shocker between UCF and BYU, review the intense Big Ten battle…
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Julian Sayin & Dante Moore Injury Fallout + Maryland Fires Mike Locksley & Midseason Hot Seats
Welcome back to The Audible, presented by Trader Joe's. This week, Bruce and Ralph break down a devastating blow to the Big Ten and the College Football Playoff landscape following Ryan Day’s announcement that Ohio…
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The Five-Star Blues: Arch Manning’s Inconsistencies & Bryce Underwood’s Benching + Week 8 Picks
Welcome back to The Audible, presented by Trader Joe's. This week, Stew, Bruce, and Ralph dive headfirst into a massive structural shift sitting right on the one-yard line: the nearly green-lit, 24-team expanded…
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CFB Week 7 Recap: Ohio State Snaps Indiana’s Streak, Tennessee Defeats Alabama, BYU Stuns Notre Dame, & Auburn’s Massive Upset Over Georgia
College football Week 7 completely shattered the national landscape, and we are breaking down all the massive post-game fallout! Join Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo as they react to No. 8 BYU's…
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Why CFB Fans Are Rejecting A 24-Team Playoff + Who Do Coaches Trust In A Must-Win Game?
On today’s episode of The Audible, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down why the 24-team playoff proposal is facing a massive backlash from college football fans. Following the lopsided results of…
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CFB Week 7 Picks: Will Indiana Defeat Ohio State? + Nico Iamaleava Injury Update
Welcome back to another episode of The Audible presented by Trader Joe’s! Today, we lead off with devastating breaking news shaking up college football as star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is announced out for the year.…
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CFB Week 6 Recap: Oklahoma Shocks Texas, Georgia Survives Bama, Kentucky Upsets LSU & Indiana Extends Streak
Welcome to the post-game reaction edition of The Audible! Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo deliver their full breakdown after a chaotic, history-making Week 6 weekend of college football that completely…
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Road To 24: Is a 24-Team College Football Playoff Happening Sooner Than We Think?
Welcome back to another episode of The Audible! Today, we dive deep into the absolute chaos surrounding postseason expansion as the looming "Road to 24" gains massive traction behind closed doors. With the exclusive…
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Matt Rhule & Nebraska’s Ultimate Litmus Test vs. Indiana + Week 6 Picks
Welcome to a packed prediction edition of The Audible! Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo deliver their official game breakdowns, betting lines, and against-the-spread predictions for an absolute…
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CFB Week 5 Recap: Alabama Routes Miss State, Jeremiah Smith Makes Heisman Statement
Welcome to a live post-game edition of The Audible! Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo deliver their full post-game breakdown after a historic, record-breaking Week 5 weekend of college football. The guys…
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Lincoln Riley's Growing USC Hot Seat + The Nick Saban Backlash
Welcome back to another episode of The Audible! Today, we dive deep into the mounting pressure in Los Angeles as Lincoln Riley’s seat continues to warm up at USC. After a rough stretch for the Trojans, a compelling fan…
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How Dylan Stewart’s Suspension Changes South Carolina’s Season + Week 5 Picks
On today’s episode of The Audible, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down a chaotic week in college football, starting with the massive news out of Columbia. Shane Beamer has suspended star defensive…
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College Football Week 4 Recap: Oregon Stuns USC, Texas Survives, Florida Blowout!
Welcome to The Audible! Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo deliver their full postgame breakdown after a historic, record-breaking weekend of college football. Week 4 set the all-time record for the most…
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Kamario Taylor: The Conversation Already Looming With Mississippi State’s Star Quarterback
Kamario Taylor: The Uncomfortable Conversation about Mississippi State’s Star Quarterback takes center stage on this episode of The Audible. Following an absurd start to the season, an anonymous Big Ten coach has…
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Belichick’s Blown Lead & Program Turmoil: Can UNC Survive? + Week 4 Picks
The college football landscape is shifting rapidly, and today on The Audible, Bruce Feldman and Ralph Russo are breaking down the biggest crossroads in the sport. We lead off with the fallout from North Carolina’s…
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Ole Miss, Trinidad Chambliss spoil Lane Kiffin's return + Unbelievable finish at Vanderbilt
Week 3 of the College Football season is in the books! Today on The Audible, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo are breaking down all the wild post-game action from Week 3, leading off with the absolute…
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LSU vs Ole Miss Preview: Is Lane Kiffin the Ultimate Villain? + CFB Payroll Reveal
This week on The Audible, Stew, Bruce, and Ralph break down The Athletic’s landmark investigative piece detailing the massive $50M vs. $8M roster spending gap across college football. Stew pulls back the curtain on how…
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The Oregon Panic Meter: Why You Should Believe in Dan Lanning & Dante Moore
The Oregon Ducks face heavy scrutiny following a shocking 39-31 loss against Oklahoma State, prompting national media comparisons to recent underachieving Penn State teams. Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman dive deep…
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Texas' Statement Win vs Ohio State & Michigan Prevails Over Oklahoma | Week 2 Recap
The Audible reacts to a massive, chaotic Week 2 of the college football season! Join Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo as they break down all the fallout, major statements, and shocking results from the…
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Lane Kiffin vs SEC Ends: Why LSU Balked on NFL Roster Quest
The high-stakes legal standoff between Lane Kiffin and the SEC has come to a sudden halt. Facing intense pushback and the threat of severe league discipline from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, the LSU Tigers have…
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Michigan Clock Controversy Explained: Did The Big Ten Get It Right?
The Big Ten replay center is under fire after a wild, second-chance Hail Mary finish in the Michigan vs. Western Michigan game. In this episode of The Audible, presented by Trader Joe’s, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel,…
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CFB Week 1 Recap: Explaining the Michigan Clock Drama + Oregon’s Close Call
Week 1 of the college football season delivered absolute chaos! Today on The Audible, Stew, Bruce, and Ralph break down the wildest opening weekend storylines, massive scares, and officiating drama. ⏱️ Michigan’s…
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What Coaches *Really* Think: Title Favorites & Biggest Frauds + Mailbag
What do college football coaches actually think behind closed doors? In this episode of The Audible, Bruce Feldman and Ralph Russo break down Bruce's anonymous coach survey. The guys dive straight into the takes,…
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LSU vs SEC: Lawsuits, Loopholes, and Lingering Questions + Week 1 Predictions
The legal war between LSU and the SEC is escalating right before kickoff, forcing Commissioner Greg Sankey and the league into a high-stakes standoff over controversial roster rules. In this episode of The Audible,…
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Bill Belichick & UNC Stun TCU, Beach Wins Out at USC, NC State Flops | Week 0 CFB Recap
Week 0 of the College Football season did not disappoint! Stew, Ralph, and Bruce break down a wild opening slate, starting across the pond in Ireland where Bill Belichick and UNC pulled off a stunning 15-10 victory…
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The Big Ten & SEC Ban Pros + Arch Manning Top 100 Slide + Week 0 Picks
The 2026 college football season is officially here! Today we break down the massive emergency eligibility guardrails passed by the Big Ten and SEC, Arch Manning's surprising drop in the Top 100 rankings, and hand out…
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2026 Bracketology: Predicting the 12-Team Playoff Field & LSU's Shocking Transfer
Who wins the 2026 College Football Playoff? Could we see a repeat champion with the Indiana Hoosiers? Will Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns capture the title? Stew and Ralph give their picks for the 2026 CFP.…
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Big Ten Preview: Can Oregon Take the Crown, Jeremiah Smith's Heisman Charge & Indiana's Standard
Can Dan Lanning finally take the Oregon Ducks all the way to the top? Will Jeremiah Smith follow up a historic season by leading the Ohio State superteam back to a championship? And can Curt Cignetti replicate the…
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2026 Preseason AP Top 25 Reaction + Notre Dame & G6 Season Previews
The road to the 2026 College Football Playoff starts right here. Today, Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo are breaking down every angle of the newly released 2026 AP Preseason Top 25 Poll. Big Ten heavyweights Ohio State…
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ACC Preview: Can Cristobal Deliver, Is Dabo Ready to Evolve & Belichick’s Make-Or-Break Year
Can Mario Cristobal finally deliver a championship season in Miami? Is Dabo Swinney ready to evolve and get Clemson out of their recent slump? And can Bill Belichick salvage his high-stakes experiment at North Carolina…
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The Freaks List: Why Nyck Harbor beat Jeremiah Smith | Bonus Episode
South Carolina's Nyck Harbor has officially reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Bruce Feldman's 2026 College Football Freaks List, beating out Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith! Check out the full breakdown on The Athletic:…
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Big 12 Preview: Deion’s Rebound Season, McGuire’s Prove-It Year & Dillingham’s Blueprint
The Big 12 is potentially the most wide-open and chaotic conference in college football, and we are breaking down every single contender, dark horse, and spoiler. Stew, Bruce, and Ralph look at Colorado's overhauled…
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SEC Preview: Why Alabama’s Ceiling Changed & Texas Has No Excuses
The SEC is officially wide open, and we are breaking down every single team in the conference to find out who has what it takes to make a run at the National Championship! From Lane Kiffin taking over a $45 million…
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USC-Notre Dame Series Return, College Sports Bill Hits Senate Floor & Michael Lombardi Updates
On today's program, Bruce, Stew, and Ralph dive deep into a massive week for college football, spanning from historic rivalry renewals to major legal decisions shaping the future of the sport. First, Bruce shares his…
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Big Ten Media Days: Are Oregon, Ohio State, and Indiana the Class of the Conference?
Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel are live in Chicago for Big Ten Media Days! On today's program, the guys break down their biggest takeaways from the podium and ask a massive question: Are Oregon, Ohio State, and…
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What Lincoln Riley Must Prove + Big Ten Media Day Expectations
In today’s episode, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Ralph Russo break down a chaotic week in college football, starting with breaking news out of Chapel Hill, a massive Big Ten Media Day preview, and the sport’s…
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Should Georgia’s Kirby Smart worry about Florida with Jon Sumrall
In this episode, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo dive deep into the latest college football headlines, rank the nation's quarterbacks, and answer your burning questions in the mailbag. First, we react…
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Will The SEC Actually Leave The NCAA?
Would the SEC do the unthinkable and leave college football? Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo discuss SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s press conference. The Southeastern Conference head spoke today at the…
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Was Brian Kelly's Notre Dame exit mischaracterized?
Brian Kelly is back in the college football conversation, and Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman break down his recent revealing interview. Kelly addressed his Notre Dame exit, his relationship with Notre Dame fans, and…
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Is Arch Manning the real deal — or are we overhyping the name?
It's time for the biggest storylines entering the 2026 season. Can Curt Cignetti keep Indiana among the College Football Playoff contenders? How will the SEC's new nine-game conference schedule impact the playoff race?…
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Can Deion Sanders build Colorado into a sustainable program?
Welcome to The Audible presented by Trader Joe’s! In this action-packed episode, Bruce Feldman, Stewart Mandel, and Ralph Russo break down the biggest storylines in the college football world. We kick things off with…
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How competitive is the Big 12 five years after losing Texas and Oklahoma?
In this packed episode, Bruce and Ralph sit down with The Athletic’s David Ubben to unpack his mind-blowing feature story on Ron Weaver (aka Ron McKelvey). In 1995, a 30-year-old former community college coach stole a…
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Realignment Day! Examining the new-look Pac12 and Mountain West conferences
It’s conference realignment day on The Audible. Stewart Mandel and Ralph Russo are back to break down a massive day of shifts and hiring across the college football landscape! First up, it’s officially Conference…
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Why Brendan Sorsby's Comeback Fell Apart
Texas Tech's wild offseason isn't over, the College Football Playoff could be expanding again, and the NCAA's latest eligibility overhaul is already facing legal challenges. Ralph Russo and Stew Mandel revisit the…
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Does Dusty May's move to the NBA signal another new era in college sports?
Dusty May just won an NCAA title at Michigan and has been in the Final Four in two of the last four seasons. He was on a trajectory to be one of the all-time coaches at the college level. And then, deep into June and…
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Protect College Sports Act to the Senate floor, G6 to The Audible spotlight
The Protect College Sports Act has achieved a feat that eluded the SCORE Act for its entire existence—make it out of committee. It still has powerful opponents—namely the Big Ten and SEC—but it's time to take treat…
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Pick 40: A new game for college football—or at least Audible—supremacy
When is Oklahoma State the key to the college football season? Allow Ralph Russo and Bruce Feldman to explain on this episode of The Audible. The guys find inspiration in a question from an emailer, indulging in a game…
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Is Texas Ready To Take Over The SEC?
The Audible is back with a loaded episode. Bruce Feldman and Ralph Russo break down the Big 12's escalating legal battle with Texas Tech, discuss what comes next for Brendan Sorsby, and examine the ripple effects…
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Brendan Sorsby Fallout Continues, and a Sizing up of the Big 12
The fallout from the Brendan Sorsby ruling continues to send shockwaves across college football. On this episode of The Audible, Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, and Ralph Russo discuss the growing backlash to the Texas…
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