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

Carson Beck's Hurricanes held off a gutsy comeback attempt from CJ Carr and the Irish in yet another Week 1 Top 10 matchup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025

Bruce and Stew try not to overreact to Arch Manning’s Week 1 loss to Ohio State, Florida State’s huge upset against Alabama, and LSU’s  victory over Clemson. They also give shout outs, and each picks a player who impressed this week.  Thanks to those who joined this livestream. If you want to join, we'll be back on every Sunday this season at 8:30 a.m. PT, 11:30 a.m. ET. at www.youtube.com/@UCbhfrD1COvG40Mk7vvgaHIQ  Also, for those of you who miss the old theme song — check it out on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/6KGdn6fXUZWwoovw7qk79I?si=8361954c45424813 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2025

Ralph, Stew and Bruce discuss Lee Corso's retirement from College GameDay, sharing what he’s meant to them and reflecting on his journey from somewhat successful coach to television icon. Then they dive into the controversy between Ohio State and Dave Portnoy. It’s complicated! They also each predict their breakout star of the weekend, and on mailbag: are teams actually scouting each other through reporters videoing practices? Does it make sense to have two teams from the heartland open the season overseas? And a callback to one of Ralph’s earlier appearances on an Athletic podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

Bruce, Stew and Ralph break down a Kansas State-Iowa State thriller in Dublin, plus other stories emerging out of Week 0. Then, they preview the biggest Week 1 slate in recent memory. The trio analyzes the week’s three top-10 matchups, including the highly anticipated Texas-Ohio State showdown featuring Arch Manning's debut, LSU-Clemson in Death Valley, and Notre Dame at Miami. They debate whether this is the best opening weekend ever, and each host picks two favorite matchups this weekend. Plus, the guys give their shout-outs to standout Week Zero performances — including a game-winning kicker who learned his trade from YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

The Audible is heading into Week 0 with a new look, new sound, and new co-host: The Athletic’s Ralph Russo. Stew, Bruce and Ralph break down their College Football Playoff picks, including why Oregon might miss out — and which unranked teams could surprise. Plus, preseason takes on new starting quarterbacks, and Bruce shares some insight on Kansas QB Jalon Daniels ahead of the Jayhawks’ Week 0 matchup against Fresno State.  Read Ralph’s piece on how to boldly avoid going chalk in your postseason predictions: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6562192/2025/08/20/college-football-playoff-predictions-ap-top-25/?source=user_shared_article Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

A new college football season brings big changes to The Audible. Bruce and Stew welcome long-time guest Ralph Russo in as a regular host. The show is also adding an extra episode and will be on your feed three times each week. Plus, video! You can now watch every episode of The Audible on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

Stew and Bruce discuss the final NCAA sanctions against Michigan for the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal — why there was no postseason ban, the millions of dollars in fines, and what it means for Jim Harbaugh's legacy. Then, it's time for football! They preview the Week 0 matchups, starting with the biggest: Kansas State vs. Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland, a Big 12 clash between two potential conference champions. Other games include Fresno State at Kansas (Matt Entz's debut) and Frank Reich's unique one-year stint at Stanford against Hawaii. Mailbag tackles the eternal college football vs. NFL debate, whether "culture" in college football is real or just convenient mythology, and what would happen if Ohio State went rogue against their TV deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

The Athletic’s Sam Khan Jr. joins Stew to break down two major projects: ranking all 136 starting quarterbacks by tiers, and the top top 100 transfer portal players. They dive into the some of the challenging placements on the quarterback list, like Arch Manning at #10, plus debate breakout candidates and the most impactful transfers. Later, Bruce calls in from Alabama practice in Tuscaloosa with insights on the Crimson Tide's new starting QB Ty Simpson, and what he's seeing from Kalen DeBoer's revamped program. CFB's Top 100 Transfers:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6523271/2025/08/07/college-football-transfer-portal-rankings/ CFB 2025 QB Tiers:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6483745/2025/07/16/college-football-quarterback-tiers-rankings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2025

The Athletic’s Ralph Russo spent 20 years overseeing the Associated Press Preseason Top 25. This year, he’s a first-time voter. He defends his picks from Stew and Bruce, and they all pick their favorite teams that received votes but didn’t crack the top 25. After that, former Texas Tech offensive lineman turned billionaire Cody Campbell discusses the massive investment in Red Raiders athletics and his vision for fixing college sports' structural problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

Can Arizona State repeat last year’s success? How will Texas Tech’s spending frenzy affect their on-field performance this year? Stew and Bruce weigh in on the whole Big 12, and discuss their expectations for Notre Dame this season. In mailbag, they hit on the future of recruiting in the Big 12, how Notre Dame could fit into a 4-4-2-2-1-1-1 playoff format, and whether South Carolina will fall of a cliff this year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2025

Bruce’s highly anticipated annual Freaks List is out. He gives some insight into what separates a “freak” from just a standout player, and highlights some of the most jaw-dropping athletes on this year’s list. Later in the show, Stew and Bruce react to the first preseason Coaches Poll: who’s getting too much love, what highly ranked team could have been ranked even higher, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

After touching on Deion Sanders’ big health news, Stew and Bruce continue their series of “Buy, Sell, or Hold” — this time for the ACC. And in mailbag, they decide which CFB program they’d invest in, argue about where expectations should be Penn State this year, and share personal Beano Cook stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

Bruce and Stew are in Las Vegas this week for Big Ten Media Days, where they heard Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti’s pitch for a 16-team playoff, play-in games, and more. They give their take on all that, and give each Big Ten team a “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Sell” rating heading into the season.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

It’s all SEC today. Is Nick Saban coming back? Is LSU making a mistake by putting a high visibility bullseye on their Week 1 matchup with Clemson? Bruce and Stew play a game of “Buy, Sell, or Hold” on every SEC program for the upcoming season. Plus, in mailbag, the future of bowl games.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

Bruce joins Stew from Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, TX to break down Big 12 headlines — including Texas Tech's allege $5.1 million deal for 5-star OT Felix Ojo. Plus, Joe Castiglione retires as Oklahoma's longtime AD, a Hugh Freeze (non) controversy, and mailbag questions on Michigan's recruiting surge and the Ivy League playoff participation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

On this episode of “The Audible,” the guys take an early look at Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. Which teams have the most to prove? Who’s being overhyped? Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Stew is joined by his colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo, to dive into the latest College Football Playoff expansion news. Will a new format be decided anytime soon? Plus, Wisconsin is suing Miami over alleged tampering in the transfer of a player. Legal expert Michael McCann joins the show to break down the lawsuit and what it could mean for the future of the transfer portal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Stew is back in the U.S., and the guys are diving into the early Heisman odds. Which players are poised to impress, and which ones might be a bit overrated? Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by his colleagues at The Athletic, Ralph Russo and Justin Williams, to discuss the recent NCAA House settlement. The guys dive into what the landmark decision means for the future of college football, how it could reshape the financial landscape of college athletics, and what questions remain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce is joined by ESPN writer Seth Wickersham. Bruce and Seth break down his career as a sports writer and look into his new book “American Kings: A Biography of The Quarterback.” And they discuss two of the highest profile stories in college football right now: The Mannings and Bill Belichick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague Ralph Russo, who’s in Destin, Florida, at the SEC Meetings. The guys dive into the biggest news from the meeting and what it means for the future of college football. Plus, they answer your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

We’re taking a trip down memory lane on this episode of “The Audible,” as Bruce and Stew go through their top 25 rankings of the 2000s. Plus, your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are looking ahead to season win totals. Which teams will go over their projections? and which are destined to fall below them? Plus, they take your mailbag questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo. The guys go through the biggest headlines in college football and discuss which coaches could be in the hot seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

On this episode of "The Audible," Bruce and Stew break down the biggest stories from the NFL draft, including Shedeur Sanders plummeting. What is going on with Bill Belichick? And then the guys are joined by Sam Khan Jr. of The Athletic to dive into all the transfer portal news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is headed to UCLA. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew break down all the news surrounding the transfer portal. Then, the guys are joined by Syracuse head coach Fran Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava made headlines this week as he entered the transfer portal. The Athletic’s David Ubben joins Stew to break down all the news out of Knoxville. Then, the guys are joined by NFL Draft specialist, Todd McShay, to discuss his career and this year’s draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

The University of Florida Gators took home the men’s college basketball national championship earlier this week. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew dive into what this means for Florida Athletics, including their football program. Plus, Stew gives all the details on the landmark House v. NCAA Settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Stanford is in the news again. GM Andrew Luck hired his former NFL coach, Frank Reich. Bruce and Stew have all the details on this episode “The Audible.” Bruce also sits down with Notre Dame Football alum and media personality, Mike Golic Jr, Please take our listener survey: https://theaudible.typeform.com/11111 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Stanford GM Andrew Luck fired head coach Troy Taylor yesterday. Stew and Bruce have all the story details in this episode of “The Audible.” Then, the guys are joined by long-time college football reporter, Dennis Dodd.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Despite a dud of a 2024-25 season, USC has the number-one ranked recruiting class in the country. What does this mean for head coach Lincoln Riley? Bruce and Stew get into all the details with Antonio Morales of The Athletic. Plus, more mailbag questions! Reminder: send your mailbag questions to [email protected] for a chance to win a Trader Joes gift card! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Bruce and Stew have published their top 25 coach rankings. On this week’s episode, Ralph Russo joins them to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce gives Stew the details of what went down at this year’s NFL Combine. The guys dive into more realignment news and take your mailbag questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

This week’s episode of “The Audible,” is a 3-parter! First, Bruce sits down with new West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez. Then Stew talks with Seth Davis about the future of college athletics and March Madness. And thirdly.. mailbag!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew are joined by their colleague at The Athletic, Ralph Russo. Ralph is in New Orleans at the Big Ten/SEC Meeting. The guys also break down Stew’s head coaching grades. Plus, Mail bag!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

The Super Bowl came and went and now all eyes are on the NFL Draft. Bruce and Stew break down the 2025 NFL Draft rankings. Plus, some portal news and mailbag!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly joins Bruce and Stew on this episode of “The Audible.” The guys relive the Ohio State Championship win over Notre Dame this year and look ahead to Coach Kelly’s future with the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus, your mailbag questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

Three of the four schools that were in the College Football Playoff semi-finals have lost their defensive coordinators. Bruce and Stew kick off their first offseason episode and dive into all the coaching changes across college football. Plus, an early look at which conferences to look out for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

The Buckeyes held off Notre Dame to win the College Football Playoff and secured the Big Ten’s second straight title. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew break down the big game from Atlanta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

Can Notre Dame pull off an upset against Ohio State? Bruce and Stew come to you from Atlanta to preview the 2025 College Football National championship game. Plus, some breaking transfer portal tampering news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2025

With the Notre Dame-Ohio State national championship game around the corner, Stew and Bruce discuss how the portal and NIL helped loosen the SEC's dominance over college football. They also get into why the Irish can beat the Buckeyes, and Penn State's star players all coming back in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

The National Championship matchup is set. On this episode of “The Audible,” Bruce and Stew break down the semifinal round of the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2025

We’re down to The College Football Playoff semifinals. Bruce and Stew are joined by Notre Dame beat writer for The Athletic, Pete Sampson, to discuss the highly anticipated Notre Dame vs. Penn State matchup. Then Bruce and Stew break down Texas vs. Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025

After an underwhelming first round of the College Football Playoff, the quarterfinal round delivered with some unforgettable games. Now the stage is set for the semifinal. Bruce and Stew break down all the action on this episode of “The Audible.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

Stew and Bruce return from a holiday break to catch up on Bowl Season. They discuss Miami star Cam Ward's decision to sit out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the end of the Travis Hunter/Shedeur Sanders era at Colorado and more. And they look ahead to the quarterfinal matchup at the Fiesta, Rose, Sugar and Peach bowls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State all won lopsided first-round Playoff games. Does that mean the committee made bad selections with the last at-large berths? Should more Playoff games be at campus stadiums? Did Kirk Herbstreit go too far in his defense of Ryan Day? Is Notre Dame good enough to win the national championship? Bruce and Stew give their takes on this episode of “The Audible.”  10:55 19:34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2024

We’re just days away from the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff. Ralph Russo joins Bruce and Stew to preview this weekend’s highly anticipated matchups on this episode of “The Audible.” Plus, retired CFB and NFL superstar, Mike Vick, is making coaching news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

Bill Belichick will officially be coaching UNC next year. Can one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time translate in college? Penn State’s backup QB, Beau Pribula, has entered the transfer portal and will miss the team’s CFP appearance. Bruce and Stew break down all the latest college football news on this episode “The Audible.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Could Bill Belichick be coaching UNC next year? Is Travis Hunter a shoo-in for the Heisman? And what is the latest news with players entering the transfer portal? With a week off of CFP drama, Bruce and Stew dive into all the other news around college football on this episode of “The Audible.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

The final bracket for the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff is set. Bruce and Stew react to the seeding on this episode of “The Audible.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2024