The Audible With Stew & Bruce

Stew and Bruce are back to further discuss conference realignment aka "consolidation". Details about the Pac-12's demise were uncovered over the weekend. What's next for the four schools left behind? The 2023 Preseason Coaches Poll is released! Plus, mailbag questions and comments from Pac-12 fans who feel conflicted about the past, present & future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce react to more realignment news! This time it's Oregon and Washington on the move to the Big Ten. College football as we know it is changing rapidly. The guys discuss the fallout and what could happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Realignment is back! Colorado has officially joined the Big 12 and college football realignment is headed into overdrive. The lack of a Pac-12 TV deal is a major catalyst in this edition of realignment. Oregon and Washington could be the next two programs to make a move. Is the ACC a possibility? Plus, Bruce discusses his story latest story on Michigan..."Stars matter? Jim Harbaugh believes Michigan can win title … and break NFL Draft record" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss the Pac-12 star power heading into the 2023 season. The guys recap The Athletic's annual preseason Heisman draft, welcome Seth Emerson to the show to discuss drama on & off the field in Athens & answer mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stewart Mandel is back and gives his take on the Northwestern hazing scandal that cost Pat Fitzgerald his job. Bruce Feldman reacts asks the questions that everyone is eager to hear answered.The Athletic's David Ubben joins the show to go inside the NCAA's decision to penalize Tennessee for infractions under former Head Coach Jermey Pruitt.The SEC began media days this week in Nashville and the guys talk about players to watch at the QB position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Feldman is solo hosting this week with Stew out on vacation...Scott Dochterman joins the show to discuss the alleged reports of hazing at Northwestern that has landed Pat Fitzgerald a two-week suspension.Ari Wasserman then joins Bruce to discuss the latest on the field in college football. Michigan is going for three straight Big Ten titles. Can Ryan Day and Ohio State get back to Indy in 2023? Plus, Ari explains why he thinks Texas is headed to the College Football Playoff this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 1st marks the two-year anniversary of NIL being introduced into the college sports landscape. Stew asks whether its impact has been positive or negative?Bruce discusses his latest story in The Athletic about what is life like as an Air Raid defensive coordinator in college football.Plus, mailbag questions on LSU's National Championship hopes, 2023 non-QB Heisman contenders, defensive game wreckers and Pat Fitzgerald's hot seat at Northwestern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are joined by The Athletic's Chris Vannini to make sense of San Diego State's Mountain West Conference future.The future of Group of 5 schools and coaches.Plus, an update on EA Sports college football video game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce answer a fun mailbag question to kick off this week's show! What are the best three programs in college football history? Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic's "Texpert", joins the show to discuss the state of college football across the Lone Star State. Plus, a report from the Atlanta Journal Constitution shines a light on issues with football players at Georgia and excessive speeding.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce and Stew discuss two big stories this week in college football...The 2024 Big Ten conference schedule, which features USC & UCLA for the first time, was unveiled on Thursday. The guys discuss intriguing matchups and protected rivalries.Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick announces he will step down in 2024. NBC Chairman Pete Bevacqua will succeed Swarbrick.Plus, a quick look at Notre Dame's on-the-field product heading into year two under Marcus Freeman with The Athletic's Pete Sampson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are back for another week of offseason college football topics...1:00 - SEC opting for 8 games instead of 9 in 2024 as a one-year solution. We'll be back in Destin, FL next year doing this song & dance all over again. 7:00 - Realignment update! Is The Big 12 going to expand further? Colorado is the program that could potentially leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12. Who else could follow?12:25 - QB tiers! The guys look at returning QBs for the 2023 season and discuss what category top players fall into. 36:00 - 2023 College Football Hall of Fame ballot is announced. Who gets in?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

College football's early-season schedule is out, and there's a healthy serving of Colorado and Coach Prime. Stew and Bruce discuss Fox's big bet on the Buffaloes/Deion Sanders and the national audience's appetite for UC games. The guys also chat about NBC Peacock and streaming headaches, and which games they're most excited to watch in the season's first three weeks. Lastly, why would the SEC change their schedule to nine games? Plus, mailbag questions.Follow Stew on Twitter: @slmandelFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce are back with special guest Nicole Auerbach!Topics:-USC Mike Bohn AD resigned unexpectedly on Friday. What happened?-Is ACC realignment on the horizon? Seven schools have reportedly discussed whether it is possible to get out of the conference's grant of rights.-Is UConn a realistic possibility to join the Big 12?-Mailbag questions on USC's AD search, Charlotte's move to the AAC and transfer portal tampering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce welcome Max Olson to dicscuss his and Bruce's latest story about tampering in college football. Is tampering an inevitability at this point, and can it be stopped? Max then puts on his Portal Authority hat to share who the winners and losers of this cycle are. Plus, Stew and Bruce answer mailbag questions.Follow Stew on Twitter: @slmandelFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFBFollow Max on Twitter: @max_olson---------------------------------------------Sponsored by:Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/AUDIBLEHarry's Razors: Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at harrys.com/AUDIBLE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss 2023 Power Five win totals, and discuss which overs and unders intrigue them the most. The pair then dip into their mailbags to answer your questions! One such submission asks, why are established quarterbacks transferring? Doesn't recent history show that talented signal-callers are bound to be drafted, regardless of school?Follow Stew on Twitter: @slmandelFollow Bruce on Twitter: @BruceFeldmanCFB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring football is over and Stewart Mandel has updated his top 25. Bruce Feldman asks about the changes and has a report from CFB spring meetings in Arizona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce have takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft and transfer portal window:Texas A&M only has had two players drafted in the 1st and 2nd round since Jimbo took over in Aggieland. Is this an indictment on the coach that makes $95 million? Kirby Smart has helped turned Georgia into a NFL factory. The Dawgs have the most picks in the last three years. Stanford and Northwestern both sent players to the pros after being two of the worst teams in college football last season. The Titans moved up to select Will Levis at #33 overall. Was the QB market oversaturated in 2023? Is that why Michael Penix Jr. stayed at Washington? Where will Caleb Williams get picked in 2024? Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner lands at Alabama in the transfer portal. Colorado is down to less than 20 players from last year's roster as Deion Sanders follows through. Will this work or did Coach Prime over-play his hand? Mailbag questions on the new ACC without divisions, rushing the field & college football playoff expansion.  Hosted

Colorado's spring game drew massive attendance numbers thanks to the Deion Sanders. How quickly can the Buffs turn into a contender? David Ubben was there in Boulder and joins Bruce & Stew.The guys discuss Alabama & LSU's spring games on Saturday. Do the Tide have a replacement for Bryce Young? Can LSU head back to the SEC title game?Former Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei talked to Bruce and shared insight into what led to the end of his time at Clemson.It's NFL draft week and Bruce has a story this week on The Athletic where he spoke to coaches about top prospects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew and Bruce discuss spring games of top contenders around the country. What can you learn from a spring game? Will Georgia be able to replace Stetson Bennett?What did we learn about Ohio State? Texas & Steve Sarkisian announces Quinn Ewers as starter.Penn State looks deep everywhere except WR. Can USC get better on defense after last season's disaster?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stew has an update on the Pac-12 TV deal negotiations that are taking longer than expected. The perception is not good for the league and now The CW is in the mix. Plus, Special guest Chris Fallica talks CFB, sports gambling, Miami football & goes inside his decision to move from ESPN to Fox.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.