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Ryan McDaniel and Matt Mormann give their thoughts on Shoehi Ohtani signing an historic deal with the Dodgers, plus how it benefits both parties (:30). Then, Ryan recaps Week 14 in the NFL with Cowboys statement win over the Eagles, the Chiefs on the wrong end of a crazy game against the Bills, the Titans shocking comeback at Miami (24:27).

With the bowl season all set, Ryan takes a look at some of the ones to watch, including the slate of New Year's Six bowl games (3:11). Then, he previews the upcoming games in Week 14 of the NFL with the home stretch in site as the Chiefs look to rebound against the Bills, can Bengals QB Jake Browning keep it up against the Colts and just how big is this NFC East rematch between the Eagles and...

Ryan discusses the conference championship weekend results before he reacts to the College Football Playoff officially set and the decision for Alabama and Texas to get in over undefeated Florida State (2:39) + early thoughts on Alabama vs Michigan and Texas vs Washington (27:30). Then, he tackles Week 13 in the NFL including the 49ers dominate win over the Eagles and if they should be worried, a...

Ryan takes a look at this week's conference championship matchups, including the Washington-Oregon rematch we've all been waiting for and Alabama, Georgia meet yet again (2:16). Then, he breaks down potential scenarios for the College Football Playoff that could happen including if Ohio State still has a shot and if there is a chance two SEC teams can make it in (27:02). Next, he breaks do...

With the final week of college football's regular season in the books, Ryan recaps an amazing rivalry week that saw Michigan winning their third straight over Ohio State, Alabama's improbable Iron Bowl Victory and Florida State just getting by Florida (2:05). Then, he goes into major coaching hires, including Jonathan Smith to Michigan State and Mike Elko to Texas A&M (28:59). Next, he...

Ryan starts with a recap of Week 12 in CFP including Michigan's win over Maryland, Georgia playing like the best team in the country and Washington winning a close one against Oregon State (1:28). Then, a look at the latest CFP rankings including changes in the Top 5 + playing out a couple scenarios (21:19) before looking at Week 13 with Rivalry Week in full swing including who wins between Oh...

Starting off, Ryan recaps the past weekend in college football with a promising week of games ending in blowouts in college football (2:14) and takes a look at the changes that were made and should've made with the latest CFP rankings (22:08). Then, he previews Week 12 including battles of ranked Big 12 and Pac-12 teams, before he discusses Jimbo Fisher getting fired at Texas A&M and who c...

Ryan breaks down the second College Football Playoff rankings, the lack of movement in the Top 10 and how could Week 11 impact next week's rankings (1:12). Then, moving on to Week 11, previews the biggest games including two Top 10 matchups, two huge Pac-12 games and a couple SEC games to keep an eye on (9:50). Finally, a look ahead at Week 10 in the NFL including the Niners trying to regain m...

With another week of football in the books, Ryan recaps what was a Statement Saturday in college football including Alabama's win over LSU, Oklahoma State's last Bedlam victory and Washington winning a shootout over USC (1:05). Then, a look at Week 9 in the NFL including the NFL's first Germany game with the Dolphins and Chiefs, the Ravens statement win over the Seahawks and the red ho...

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Rangers their first World Series title in five games over the Diamondbacks (1:12). Then, he shares his thoughts on 76ers trading James Harden to the Clippers and if it'll work with this team (5:17). Next, he reacts to the first College Football Playoff Rankings, including Ohio State at #1 and some inconsistencies in the committee's thinking (17:14). Following th...

Ryan is joined by Matt Mormann of the ADP: Average Dudes Podcast as they check in at the midway point of the NFL season. First, they recap the trade deadline, including how Chase Young can help the 49ers, going through the Bears move for Montez Sweat and what teams should've made moves (2:13). Then, with the Raiders firing of Josh McDaniels, talk what other coaches could be on the hot seat. (2...

Ryan looks back on a weekend in college football including Kansas surprising Oklahoma, Oregon emphatic win over Utah & how they've built their program & how Georgia & Ohio State are still winning despite different styles than in years past (4:55). Then, he discusses Week 8 in the NFL including QB's getting banged up, the surprising debut of Will Levis and the Bengals getting ho...

Ryan starts off by discussing the World Series officially set with the Rangers & Diamondbacks (1:11). Then, a look at what's to come in Week 9 of college football including a clash of Pac-12 powers, what will Georgia look like without star Brock Bowers against Florida and can Oklahoma keep their streak against Kansas alive (8:34). Next, a look ahead at Week 8 in the NFL including the Packe...

Ryan discusses the ALCS & NLCS as things heat up with a Game 6 & a Game 7 (2:35). Then, with another weekend of football in the books, takes a look at what we had in Week 8 of college football including Top 10 teams struggling, Bama getting revenge in a comeback and another Utah-USC classic (4:47). Next, a look back at Week 7 in the NFL including the Ravens blow out of the Lions, the Brown...

To get the show started, Ryan gives a quick recap of where things stand in the ALCS & NLCS (2:14). Next, he gets everyone ready for the upcoming football weekend by taking a look at the Week 8 matchups in college football, including a Penn State-Ohio State preview, Alabama seeking revenge against Tennessee, and Duke looking to play spoiler against Florida State (6:11). Then, he heads to the NF...

With this football weekend in the books, Ryan takes you through storylines in the NFL & college football. With college football, he talks USC's sputtering offense against Notre Dame, Washington tops Oregon's aggressive approach, Tennessee winning a slugfest, Brock Bowers injury & more (3:09). With the NFL, he tackles impactful Week 6 injuries, the 49ers and Eagles having surprising...

Ryan McDaniel catches up on where the MLB playoffs stand as of now. Then, he recaps college football including a Red River shootout and Bama, Milroe proving others wrong before looking ahead to big time matchups between A&M-Tennessee, Oregon-Washington and USC-Notre Dame. Finally, onto the NFL recap including the 49ers dominating the Cowboys, the Chiefs surviving Kelce scare and if the Broncos...

Ryan discusses the MLB postseason getting underway with the ALDS & NLCS matchups set (1:34) before heading to the NBA to discuss the Blazers trading Jrue Holiday to the Celtics (13:08). Next, onto the NFL in Week 4 including the Bills slowing down the Dolphins offense, Joe Burrow and Cincinnati struggling in Nashville, and the Seahawks D terrorizing Daniel Jones and the Giants (17:58). Then, i...

Ryan gives his thoughts on the Damian Lillard three-team trade, does it make the Bucks automatic favorites in the East, did the Suns get better and where could Jrue Holiday end up (1:51). Next, the CFP committee shelving changes to 12 team CFP format, Oregon slows up Colorado, Ohio State wins barnburner over Notre Dame and more from Week 4 in college football (17:36). Then, he previews Week 5 incl...

This week, Ryan recaps Week 2 in the NFL as playoff teams from a year ago fall into a 0-2 hole if they can bounce back as they head into Week 3 (2:41). Next, he recaps Week 3 in college football with Tennessee losing at Florida again, Georgia being on the ropes against South Carolina and Bama still having a QB problem (37:01). Then, onto previewing a Week 4 that includes six ranked matchups, with...

The football season is in full swing as Ryan McDaniel recaps Week 2 in college football, including if Texas is "back" and difference in this year's Alabama team from past teams (2:15), before heading to the games in Week 3 and if Tennessee can break their losing streak at Florida (28:02). Next, he takes a look at what happened in Week 1 of the NFL season, including the Cowboys, 49ers...

Ryan McDaniel recaps Week 1 of college football, including storylines like Coach Prime & Colorado upset win over TCU, Florida State dominating LSU, and if Dabo's unwillingness to adapt will shut Clemson's window of being elite (3:11). Next, on to previewing Week 2 including Texas heading to Alabama, a sneaky underrated matchup in Ole Miss-Tulane and can Coach Prime keep Colorado's...

With NFL previews wrapped up, Ryan McDaniel makes his predictions for the upcoming season, including who wins the major awards, division winners, and who wins the Super Bowl.

As the 2023 CFB season kicks off, Ryan McDaniel makes his predictions for the season, including who wins the Heisman Trophy, who will make the College Football Playoff and who will win the National Championship. Then, he makes his predictions for the notable games of Week 1.

Before wrapping NFL previews, Ryan briefly talks about Trey Lance being traded to the Cowboys. Then, he takes a look at the NFC East, including a new offense in Dallas, whether Daniel Jones & the Giants can build off a solid 2022, can the Eagles repeat what they did a year ago & what will Washington's offense be under Eric Bieniemy.