Will Texas be a SERIOUS national championship contender in 2026? Why isn't Jeremiah Smith the Heisman Trophy favorite? Who is to blame for USC & Notre Dame not playing?

As we head into the weekend, it’s time for a Dear Andy & Ari show. While Ari made an appearance on the Paul Finebaum Show on Thursday afternoon, it didn’t go quite as planned. Meanwhile, Brad from Macon, Ari’s nemesis from the Paul Finebaum Show, sends in a question on how in the world Ari could predict Texas as the national champion. This got Andy & Ari thinking: With Georgia off the schedule, can the Longhorns REALLY contend for a title? Andy & Ari breakdown the visit with Paul Finebaum and the Longhorns here.

(0:00) Today’s Episode

(0:53) Presenting Sponsor

(2:36) Intro: Ari’s visit with the Paul Finebaum Show

(4:39) Brad’s Question: Ari’s Analysis

(6:29) Will Texas ever contend for a title?

(16:20) Dear Andy & Ari, Why isn’t Jeremiah Smith a Heisman favorite?

(28:57) Why USC isn’t playing Notre Dame: Who’s to blame?

(39:01) Could the Army-Navy game be played on Veterans Day?

(42:33) Does Brandon Walker get a free t-shirt?

(44:10) NCAA Proposing Rules on Blind Spring Transfers

(51:52) Conclusion: See you Monday!

After the Texas discussion, Andy & Ari move their focus to the Heisman Trophy odds. Although Jeremiah Smith is widely considered the best player in college football, why isn’t he the favorite for the Heisman Trophy? Andy & Ari discuss the Heisman Trophy Odds from BetMGM here.

From the Heisman Trophy to a storied rivalry, one game we won’t be seeing this season is Notre Dame vs USC. As this is the first year in quite some time the two teams won’t play (besides 2020), who is to blame? Andy & Ari discuss

Could the Army-Navy game be played on November 11th - Veterans Day?

To close, Andy & Ari discuss the proposed rules from the NCAA regarding blind spring transfers.

Pete Nakos’ story on NCAA rules: https://www.on3.com/news/ncaa-proposes-penalties-as-programs-brace-for-spring-blind-transfers-its-going-to-be-a-horrible-look/

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