The Audible with Stew & Bruce: A show about college football

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Bruce Feldman and Stewart Mandel 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 and Stew have you covered year-round.

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528 episodes

Will the Pac-12 return?: The future of the conference

Stew and Bruce are joined by Jon Wilner to talk about the future of the Pac-12. What will Oregon State and Washington State do with all that money? Will Stanford and Cal come back? What are the challenges of football on the west coast? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58m
Mar 27
Clemson files legal complaint against the ACC, Rodger Sherman on the road + March Madness picks

Stew is joined by Rodger Sherman to talk about Clemson's complaint against the ACC, Rodger's college football trip across the country and March Madness picks! Rodger Sherman: https://www.youtube.com/@roadrodge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 8m
Mar 20
Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer joins the show!

Bruce and Stew are joined by new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer! DeBoer talks about what the identity of his Crimson Tide team will be, QB Jalen Milroe, and Nick Saban on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

56m
Mar 13
Top 25 Coaching Rankings

Bruce and Stew are joined by Max Olson to discuss the top 25 coaching list on The Athletic. With Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh both gone from the sport, what does the top 5 look like? Did any G5 coaches make the cut? Is Ryan Day ranked too high or too low? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 11m
Mar 06
College Football Playoff expansion + European soccer comparisons?

Stew is joined by Chris Vannini to talk about the CFP expansion proposal, how it would affect the sport, and why it could go down the same route as European soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 4m
Feb 29
CFB Playoff expanding to 14 teams? + CFP broadcast deal & best eras of college football

Bruce and Stew react to the news of ESPN and the CFP broadcast agreement and the details. Plus, is the College Football Playoff going to expand to 14 teams? And, the guys get nostalgic and reflect on their favorite eras of college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42m
Feb 22
Chip Kelly to Ohio State, DeShaun Foster takes over at UCLA + coaching hire grades

Stew and Bruce react to the news of Chip Kelly leaving his head coaching job at UCLA to take the OC position at Ohio State. What does that show about UCLA's program? Plus, the Bruins hire DeShaun Foster to replace Kelly - what kind of support in needed to succeed there? And, the guys hand out their new coaching hire grades! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37m
Feb 14
The future of college sports with Ralph Russo

Stew and Bruce are joined by the AP's Ralph Russo to discuss the lawsuits surrounding NIL and college sports. What is the future of collegiate sports? Are the SEC and Big Ten causing damage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55m
Feb 07
NCAA takes on Tennessee + Sherrone Moore replaces Harbaugh

Bruce and Stew dive into the NIL lawsuits towards the NCAA over restrictions. What will the outcome be? Is the NCAA losing control on its model? Plus, Sherrone Moore replaces Jim Harbaugh at Michigan - is hiring from within becoming a theme in college football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41m
Jan 31
Ohio State is loading up, LSU's 2024 expectations + remembering Sports Illustrated

Bruce and Stew kick off the show looking at how Ohio State has re-loaded heading into the offseason. Plus, Bruce is high on LSU in 2024, while Stew has his doubts. And, they reflect on the current state of Sports Illustrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53m
Jan 24
Will Kalen DeBoer have success at Alabama? + Jedd Fisch to Washington

Stew and Bruce tackle all the dominoes that have fallen in the coaching carousel. With Nick Saban gone, and Kalen DeBoer at Tuscaloosa, what would be considered success at Alabama? Plus, Jedd Fisch is heading to Washington, leaving Arizona — What does this all mean for the transfer portal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39m
Jan 17
Kalen DeBoer to become next coach for Alabama

In another emergency episode this week, Stew and Bruce react to the news that Kalen DeBoer will be the next coach of Alabama, Washington now searching for a new coach, and Ohio State updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34m
Jan 12
Nick Saban retires

Stew and Bruce bring you an emergency episode of The Audible to react to the news of Nick Saban retiring after 17 seasons at Alabama. Who are some coaches that are in the mix to replace Saban? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31m
Jan 11
Michigan defeats Washington 34-13 to win National Championship

Stew and Bruce recap Michigan's win over Washington in the National Championship, and discuss Jim Harbaugh's future, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31m
Jan 09
National Championship Preview: Michigan vs. Washington

Bruce and Stew are joined by Ari Wasserman to preview the national title game between Michigan and Washington. How have these programs been built? Are they going with or against the trends? Plus, predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59m
Jan 04
Michigan beats Alabama in OT in the Rose Bowl, Texas falls to Washington in Sugar Bowl

Stew and Bruce recap the Rose Bowl, with Michigan beating Alabama in OT in Pasadena, and Washimgton's win over Texas, including Michael Penix's stellar performance. Also, early thoughts on the National Championship matchup between Michigan and Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34m
Jan 02
Bowl Season! CFP semifinal predictions + FSU to the Big Ten?

Stew and Bruce get you ready for bowl-mania! How do they see the CFP semifinals shaking out? Plus a look at the other NY6 games. And, where will Florida State end up — could it be the Big Ten?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41m
Dec 27, 2023
National Signing Day, USC starting over + Alabama-Michigan scouting report

Stew and Bruce open up the show with the latest news from National Signing Day! Plus, what exactly went wrong for USC and how does Lincoln Riley fix it? And, the guys take a look ahead to the Alabama-Michigan semifinal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55m
Dec 20, 2023
Special guest: Chris Petersen

Bruce is joined by former Boise State and Washington head coach Chris Petersen to dive into what makes a great coach, the important things of running a program, and the rise of Kalen DeBoer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57m
Dec 14, 2023
Jayden Daniels wins 2023 Heisman Trophy, Dillon Gabriel to Oregon

Leaving the regular season and heading into bowl season, Stew and Bruce check in to discuss Jayden Daniels winning the Heisman, and how it feels like the attention around the trophy has dwindled. Also, Dillon Gabriel heading to Oregon as transfer portal activity opens up, the next potential dominoes to fall, and a couple of coach hire updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47m
Dec 11, 2023
The College Football Playoff selection process and committee + the transfer portal is officially open!

Stew and Bruce look back on the selection of Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama, and the absence of Florida State. Why was that? And would you change the process and committee? Plus, the transfer portal is officially open! Who are the notable players that entered? And what does this mean for the future of the sport? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Dec 06, 2023
College Football Playoff set: Michigan, Alabama, Washington, Texas in, Florida State left out

Stew and Bruce react to the College Football Playoff being set, Florida State being left out, share their personal top four teams and picks for champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

47m
Dec 03, 2023
Championship Weekend: Texas & Oregon pushing, Ohio State is done + will FSU be left out?

Stew and Bruce get you ready for Championship Weekend! How the conference championship results change the final CFP rankings? Plus, Mike Elko is back at Texas A&M. And, transfer season is incoming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44m
Nov 29, 2023
Michigan beats Ohio State, potential playoff scenarios, Michigan State hires Jonathan Smith as next coach, a flurry of coach firings

Stew and Bruce share their thoughts on Michigan's win over Ohio State, the ending of the Iron Bowl, some potential chaotic playoff scenarios and which teams could be left out, and Iowa's win over Nebraska. Also Michigan State hires Jonathan Smith as their next coach, and the effect it will have on Oregon State, Texas A&M's coaching search. To wrap up, sifting through a flurry of coach firings, looking ahead to the transfer portal opening , and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
Nov 26, 2023
Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry, remembering Cam Newton's Iron Bowl + who will get left out of the CFP?

Bruce and Stew get you ready for Rivalry Weekend! Ohio State vs. Michigan headline the slate of games, and there's no love lost between Ryan Day and Jim Harbaugh — how does this compare to the 2006 matchup? Plus, looking back at memorable rivalry moment — Cam Newton's 2010 Iron Bowl performance and the battles between Miami and Florida State. And, what could happen if Georgia and Washington lose in their conference championship games?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m
Nov 22, 2023
Jordan Travis' season ended by injury, previewing Michigan- Ohio State, USC's disappointing season and loss to rival UCLA

Stew and Bruce discuss Jordan Travis' season-ending leg injury, and if its possible for FSU to go 13-0 without him. Also, gauging Georgia's chances at a three-peat, previewing this week's showdown between Michigan and Ohio State, and USC having the most disappointing season of 2023 as they also lose to rival UCLA on Saturday. Then, UNLV beats Air Force, and more before it's all wrapped up with some shoutouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

59m
Nov 19, 2023
Legal battles: Harbaugh vs. Big Ten, Pac-12 governance + Texas A&M candidates

Stew and Bruce are joined by The Athletic college football editor Catherine Briley to discuss the two biggest legal battles: Jim Harbagh vs. the Big Ten, and Washington State and Oregon State vs. the rest of the Pac-12. Plus, who can replace Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34m
Nov 15, 2023
Texas A&M fires Jimbo Fisher, Jim Harbaugh's suspension

Stew and Bruce discuss Texas A&M firing coach Jimbo Fisher, and who should be candidates for their next hire. Also, more on Jim Harbaugh's suspension, some thoughts on the weekend's games, and it's all wrapped up with shoutouts Follow Stew on Twitter: @slmandel Follow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34m
Nov 12, 2023
Michigan fires back at the Big Ten, CFP scenarios + USC DC candidates

Stew and Bruce open up the show with the news of Michigan firing back at the Big Ten as they await potential discipline. Plus, who would have a stronger resume if each win out: Alabama, Texas or Oregon? And, Bruce gives insight on potential candidates for the vacant USC defensive coordinator position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45m
Nov 10, 2023
Alabama beats LSU, Washington take down USC + Connor Stalions resigns

Stew and Bruce recap the wild weekend! Jalen Milroe surges ahead in the Heisman race as Alabama beat LSU. Washington beat USC, as Caleb Williams is left with his head in his hands. And, Connor Stalions resigns in the latest fallout of the sign-stealing scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48m
Nov 05, 2023