The Audible With Stew & Bruce

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.