Off The Bench

In hour two of OTB, we continue breaking down LSU’s quarterback situation and look at which QBs are still available in the portal aside from Sam Leavitt. We discuss whether Beau Pribula could be a realistic option, recap the incredible NFL games from the weekend, and react to oddsmakers projecting Sam Leavitt to Miami.

In hour two of OTB, it’s time for Portal Kombat as we run through the latest transfer portal updates and debate whether it’s officially time to hit the panic button on LSU’s quarterback situation. We shift gears with an early LSU baseball preview, as the Tigers are current favorites to win the national title, highlighting key returners and important portal additions. Scott Tolzien joins the show t...

In hour one of OTB, we recap last night’s playoff matchup between Miami and Ole Miss. We talk about the officiating, break down the game itself, and discuss just how entertaining and well-played the matchup was from start to finish.

In hour three of OTB, we pivot to the NFL — but not before breaking the news that LSU has signed edge rusher Jordan Ross out of Tennessee. We take a look at this weekend’s NFL playoff matchups, give our picks, and close out the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, we take a closer look at some of the edge rushers visiting LSU and what they could bring to the defense. We debate whether the landscape would feel different right now if Ole Miss hadn’t made such a deep playoff run, and how that success impacts perceptions and portal battles. We wrap the hour by previewing Miami vs. Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl.

In hour three of OTB, we pivot to the Peach Bowl and break down Oregon vs. Indiana. Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, we react to Mike McDaniel being fired as Miami’s head coach, and we close the show with breaking LSU signing news that drops before we go off the air.

In hour one of OTB, we hit the latest news in the transfer portal, including which players are visiting LSU and how the board is shaping up. We talk through the urgency of landing a quarterback and what it means if LSU doesn’t get one signed soon. We also touch on other roster priorities, focusing on special teams and edge rusher as key areas to address.

In hour three of OTB the room debates the image LSU currently carries in college football and whether the program should lean into the heel turn it feels like it’s taking. Matt steps up to eulogize the NFL coaches shown the door on Black Monday, with the crew weighing in on what those moves mean for the league. We lighten things up by playing matchmaker with life beyond the field — picking out bab...

In hour two we visit with Dr. Stephen Etheredge and get the team doctor’s point of view on what portal season is like from inside the building. The crew has some fun with football trivia, debates the rarity of the one-point safety. We also give an update on who LSU has added through the portal so far before Coach Kim Mulkey joins us to talk about the constantly changing world of NIL and college at...

In hour one of OTB we talk about the quarterback situation at LSU and debate whether Sam Leavitt or Demond Williams is the better fit for the Tigers. Matt goes on a classic rant about how college football feels like it has no real rules and how the NCAA has lost most of its power. We wrap up the hour discussing portal season and what LSU should focus on next.

In hour three we settle in with Nick Underhill for a real conversation about putting the Saints season to rest — what failed, what can be salvaged, and where the organization goes from here. Along the way Matt admits he has no clue who Chris Isaak is, which derails us briefly into an impromptu music-education segment. We get back on track talking Carius Curne transferring to Ole Miss and how the m...

In hour two we keep the focus on the transfer portal and what this stretch of the calendar really means for LSU — patience, evaluation, and smart shopping instead of headline chasing. From there we lighten it up and reminisce on the coldest Starter jackets of the 90s, the satin shine, the oversized logos, and which teams absolutely owned the look. We also do otb mailbag

In hour one of OTB, we update you on the transfer portal ledger — who LSU has lost, who they’ve gained, and who is still circling the radar. The conversation centers on the quarterback position: the Tigers are recruiting hard for Sam Leavitt, and we discuss why this staff has to be pulling out all the stops to land him — and if it’s not Leavitt, then who’s the next best swing? We also explain why...

In hour three of OTB, we hand out Weekend Winners, Devin Snow joins us to talk about the Saints’ season as a whole, and we wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, we somehow end up talking about pizza orders spiking at the Pentagon before major late-night operations or big events. From there, it’s back to transfer portal season, as Trinidad Chambliss announces he’ll return to Ole Miss if granted another year of eligibility. We also discuss the growing importance of LSU finding the right quarterback in the portal and what that search need...

In hour one of OTB, we address Matt’s mustache before shifting to the NFL and breaking down the Saints dropping their final game to the Falcons. With it officially being transfer portal season, we dive into who LSU is losing, who they’ve already added, who’s set to visit, and which positions LSU should be targeting next in the portal.

In hour three of OTB, we take a look at the NFL playoff picture and where things stand heading into the postseason. We talk about the Chargers trying to claim Drew Brees and branch into a discussion about other athletes who are remembered most for teams that didn’t draft them. We close out the show by talking about what we did for New Year’s and sharing our resolutions for the year ahead.

In hour two of OTB, we go through which LSU players have officially entered the transfer portal and what it means for the roster moving forward. Matt has a moment of realization when he learns that you actually have to put in PTO when you take a day off. We also continue the College Football Playoff discussion and recap some of the other bowl games that went down.

In hour one of OTB, we break down how some of the College Football Playoff games shook out. We talk about LSU’s coaching staff working the Sugar Bowl and what that means moving forward, then dive into which LSU players have entered the transfer portal and which position groups LSU most needs to target in the portal.

In hour three of OTB, we’re joined by Nick Underhill to talk Saints. Matt rolls out his QB power rankings, we play What’s the Ticket, give our CFP predictions, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

In hour two of OTB, we talk some NFL, continue the conversation around Chris Olave and his value to the Saints, and lighten things up by playing a name-that-demonym game.

The new Tripod is back for a Jake-less OTB. We talk about Cam Coleman entering the transfer portal, how he could benefit LSU, and why LSU should absolutely be in the mix for him. We also shift to the Saints and discuss Chris Olave’s upcoming contract, what he’s worth, and how much the Saints need to pay to keep him long-term.

In hour three of OTB, we hand out Weekend Winners, talk Saints with Devin Snow, and take a look at the spreads and betting lines for the upcoming College Football Playoff games.

In hour two of OTB, we shift to the NFL and take a look at the current playoff picture and where things stand heading into the stretch run. We also revisit LSU’s bowl game to highlight some of the positives that came out of it, and we get into the latest news and movement in the transfer portal.

In hour one of OTB, we talk about how the holiday break went before diving into the hottest team in Louisiana: the Saints. They’re on a winning streak, and both the program and Tyler Shough are starting to look promising. We also discuss LSU’s loss to Houston in the Texas Bowl and what it says about where the Tigers are right now.