As Andy released his bold predictions for the upcoming college football season, it's Ari's turn to take a crack at it now, and he's got some good ones. Is Arch Manning really that much of a lock to be in New York for the Heisman Trophy? What will the College Football Playoff look like with the new protocols; and will any 9-3 teams make this year's 12-team field? Plenty of questions to be answered in today's jam packed show!
(0:00-0:30) On Today's Episode
(0:31-2:06) BetMGM
(2:07-5:48) Intro: Nebraska's Challenge?
(5:49-11:41) Ari's Bold Predictions: Arch Manning in NYC
(11:42-13:57) Will the new CFP protocol have any impact?
(13:58-17:44) The Big 3 in the SEC?
(17:45-25:05) Will a 9-3 team make the 12-team field?
(25:06-36:38) Oklahoma's chances of the CFP
(36:39-45:55) Ohio State's WR Room
(45:56-52:45) Big Ten Champs: Oregon?
(52:46-56:41) Austin Simmons at Ole Miss
(56:42-1:06:23) Why Clemson will be undefeated ACC champs
(1:06:24-1:11:34) Texas will be national champs
(1:11:35-1:14:49) Revisiting last year's bold predictions
(1:14:50-1:15:24) Conclusion: Dear Andy & Ari tomorrow
As Ari dives deeper into his bold predictions, he makes some bold claims regarding Oklahoma in the playoffs. Do the Sooners really have any shot to make the 12-team field? Ari seems to think so.
In Big Ten land, Ohio State boasts an electrifying wide receiver room. Is this the best wide receiver core in the country? And will Jeremiah Smith even be the top target in Columbus? Watch here as Ari pleads the case for Carnell Tate to have a big season.
Remaining in the Big Ten, Ari is big on the Oregon Ducks. After a stellar regular season a year ago, Ari believes Dan Lanning's squad is poised for another big time season. Do you agree? Can the Ducks get it done?
While Dabo Swinney continues to lead the Clemson Tigers his own way, Ari has bought in to the hype and has predicted that Clemson will repeat as ACC Champions. Do you agree with this take? Can Clemson really keep a perfect regular season record on the way to the ACC Championship?
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