The Balance

The Balance breaks down the biggest games of Championship Weekend — including a #1 vs. #2 showdown that could define an era: Ohio State against Indiana for the Big Ten crown and a spot in the College Football Playoff. Heisman moments, playoff chaos, and legacy football are all on the line. Plus — Stump the Adam: Championship Edition returns! Hosts Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen bring the heat and th...

t’s almost kickoff, and The Balance gets you dialed in. Tom Marquis and Ed Kratz break down one of the most exciting matchups of the weekend: 🏈 Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs – and who would’ve thought the Colts would be where they are right now? They also dive into: 🦅 Eagles talk with Ed Kratz 🌎 Walk-around-the-NFL – biggest games, biggest storylines 🏆 Playoff positioning & who’...

The march toward the College Football Playoff is getting real, and The Balance is right in the middle of it. Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen break down one of the last big Saturdays before the playoff picture locks in. Featured matchups: 🏈 Oregon vs USC – speed, stars, and West Coast firepower 🐯 Oklahoma vs Missouri – SEC toughness and playoff implications Plus, they take a walk around the rest of...

It’s Week 12 of college football, and host Tom Marquis welcomes Adam Jividen — super Browns fan, Buckeyes fan, Guardians fan, Cavs fan, and our Great Prognosticator — to break down a massive slate of matchups. This week: 🏈 Alabama 🐂 Texas ☘️ Notre Dame ✌️ USC 🐤 Iowa PLUS a bonus barnburner: Eastern Carolina vs Memphis in Greensboro — a sneaky game with big implications. Tom and Adam dive into p...

Tom Marquis, host of The Balance, sits down with Ed Kratz — Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and our official NFL contributor — for the Week 11 NFL rundown. The playoff picture is taking shape, wildcard dreams are forming, and contenders and pretenders are separating fast. The Colts are on a bye, the Eagles are back in action, and the NFL landscape is shifting by the minute. Tom and Ed b...

It’s the season finale of The Balance NASCAR coverage — and what a ride it’s been. Host Tom Marquis sits down with Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com, to put a bow on the 2025 NASCAR season. 🏆 Kyle Larson takes home the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, capping off a dominant year full of drama, strategy, and edge-of-your-seat racing. Tom and Steve break down Larson’s championship...

It’s time to put on the Homer Cap! Tom Marquis catches up with Tony Donahue, live from Terre Haute where he’s calling the Rose-Hulman game, to talk everything Indiana sports. The guys start with the Indianapolis Colts — how they fared at the NFL trade deadline and what it means for the second half. Then it’s quick hits on the Hoosiers, Boilermakers, and Fighting Irish, with updates from the heartl...

College football takes center stage as Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen hit the road for another Saturday Drop. Adam checks in en route to West Lafayette for the Ohio State–Purdue matchup while Tom breaks down Indiana–Penn State and more from around the country. This week’s slate: 🐯 Missouri vs Texas A&M — can the Tigers keep climbing? 🦆 Oregon vs Iowa — styles clash in the trenches. 🤠 BYU vs T...

t’s November football — where contenders are made and pretenders fade. Tom Marquis and Ed Kratz break down a massive week across the NFL as The Balance dives into trade-deadline grades, winners and losers, and what it all means as the playoff picture begins to take shape. With the Eagles soaring and the Colts packing their bags for Germany, the guys talk coaching adjustments, depth chart surprises...

Tom Marquis and Tony Donahue hit the Sunday Drop for a full tank of sports stories. They dive into the big IndyCar news shaking up the paddock this week — new contracts, schedule changes, and off-season drama. Then they shift gears to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers, who clinch yet another World Series title over the Toronto Blue Jays. And because it wouldn’t be The Balance without it, the guys...

Before kickoff, The Balance gets you primed for Sunday. Host Tom Marquis teams up with Ed Kracz — Eagles beat writer for SI.com — to break down the biggest NFL matchups of the day. With the Eagles on their bye week, Ed and Tom shift focus to the Chiefs’ offensive rhythm, the Lions’ dominance, the Texans’ surprising rise, and whether the Panthers can finally right the ship. Of course, they’ll throw...

It’s gridiron prophecy time. Tom Marquis, host of The Balance, teams up with Adam Jividen — Ohio’s ultimate sports dad and Great Prognosticator — for a full-throttle 45-minute ride through college football’s biggest matchups. They break down Ohio State-Penn State, Vandy-Texas, Oklahoma-Tennessee, and Georgia-Florida, peek in on the Heisman hunt, lay down their $5 Draft bets, and end with the infam...

Trackside at Martinsville Speedway, Tom Marquis connects with Steve Wilson, editor-in-chief of Speedway Digest and our official NASCAR contributor. The playoffs are down to the Final Four — we’re looking at the drivers on the brink, the teams making moves, and what to watch in the high-stakes race ahead. Buckle in: it’s about to get fast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

Tom Marquis sits down with Tony Donahue of the Tony D Podcast for one heavy hitter of a segment: the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays World Series showdown — what’s going on, who has the edge, what’s next. Then, pivoting fast, we dig into the ongoing NBA gambling scandal — what's been revealed, what remains hidden and why it matters.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

Tom Marquis and Ed Kratz — beat writer for the Philadelphia Eagles and SI.com contributor — get into the thick of Week 8. The Eagles have to win. The Indianapolis Colts have to win. Who’s gaining ground? Who’s slipping? We’ll walk the NFL map, highlight playoff trajectories, breakout players, and key upcoming games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--...

Tom Marquis welcomes Adam Jividen — super Browns fan, super Buckeyes fan, super Guardians fan, super Cavs fan, great dad and the great prognosticator. They dive into this weekend’s major college-football games (including Ole Miss Rebels, Vanderbilt Commodores, Texas A&M Aggies, Indiana Hoosiers), then switch gears into the explosive NBA scandal. Expect sharp takes, bold predictions and some fa...

Tom Marquis, host of The Balance, links up with Moe from The BS Sports Show to unpack one wild sports weekend. From college football upsets to NFL thrillers, NBA preseason hype, and October baseball magic — no headline goes untouched. Fast, funny, and full of perspective — it’s your Monday morning reset, The Balance style Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-bal...

Tom Marquis hosts The Balance NASCAR segment with Steve Wilson, editor-in-chief of Speedway Digest and The Balance’s official NASCAR contributor. The playoffs roar into Talladega — the track where anything can happen. Xfinity on Saturday, Cup on Sunday, and chaos in between. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support .

Tom Marquis and The Balance check in with Ed Kratz — Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and The Balance’s official NFL contributor. From Minneapolis, Ed previews the Eagles-Vikings matchup and joins Tom for a full NFL walk-around — storylines, power rankings, and insider insight. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support .

Tom Marquis hosts The Balance and welcomes Indianapolis sports media expert Matt Hicks to break down everything Indiana. From the Colts’ clash with the Chargers to the latest Hoosier headlines and a touch of Notre Dame, it’s a full-court press on Indiana sports action. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-balance--6491129/support .

Buckle up — The Balance hits the track with Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official NASCAR contributor. Host Tom Marquis checks in with Steve live from Las Vegas as the NASCAR Playoffs roll into Sin City. The Round of 8 is on the line, and the pressure is sky-high for both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series contenders. They’ll break down which drivers are hot, who’s fad...

In the final segment of The Balance Saturday Drops, host Tom Marquis is joined by Tony Donohue of The Tony D Podcast for a deep dive into Indy sports and October baseball madness. The guys put on their “homework caps” as they break down the Indianapolis Colts’ latest performance — where they stand heading into midseason, QB storylines, and defensive highlights. Then it’s on to the Indiana Pacers,...

This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and our official NFL contributor. The two dig into a tough stretch for the Eagles, who have now dropped two straight — including a disappointing loss to the New York Giants. What’s gone wrong in Philly? Can the Birds regroup before the season spirals? Then, Tom and Ed walk around the league...

This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis welcomes back Adam Jividen — Super Browns, Cavs, Guardians, and Buckeyes fan, the Great Pronosticator, and an all-around great dad. We’re breaking down another jam-packed weekend of college football action with some of the biggest matchups in the country: Ohio State vs. Illinois — Can the Buckeyes stay dominant in the Big Ten? Indiana vs. Oregon — The Hoo...

This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com, straight from Charlotte as the NASCAR Playoffs roll into high gear. We’ll catch up with Steve on all the latest from trackside and break down the action in both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series as drivers battle through the Round of 12. Who’s in, who’s out, and who’s got momentum heading i...