College Football’s BOLDEST predictions in 2026: SEC winning the CFP? Will Luke Fickell SAVE his job?

As week zero is on the horizon, Andy & Ari dive into some of the boldest predictions ahead of the college football season. Going through his five boldest predictions, Andy believes the SEC will finally re-claim the College Football Playoff trophy this year. With other predictions swirling around the Heisman Trophy, Penn State, and Wisconsin, Andy gives his boldest takes here.

 

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(1:06) Presenting Sponsor

(3:28) Intro: Andy’s Bold Predictions

(6:16) SEC Winning the CFP?

(14:52) Gametime

(16:14) USC at Penn State

(23:05) Heisman Trophy Winenr

(27:14) Social Media & Heisman Voting

(33:18) Fickell at Wisconsin

(39:35) North Dakota State in Mountain West

(44:00) Who Am I?

(50:12) Dear Andy & Ari

(51:48) Ian on “Oxygen Games”

(56:50) Austin Mack

(1:08:40) Wedding Planner?

(1:16:42) Thanks!

(1:18:15) See you Saturday!

 

As Andy runs through his boldest predictions, his last one involves an FBS newcomer: North Dakota State. Can the Bison compete for the Mountain West title? Andy says yes.

 

Once the fellas run through the predictions, it's time for Dear Andy & Ari! Your questions include...

 

What are the biggest "oxygen games" of the season?

Was Austin Mack's move from Washington Alabama with Kalen DeBoer a bad idea?

Are you a wedding planner?

 

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