Confidence Game for Darnold in Seattle

Louis Riddick broke down the playoff debate and the on-field reality facing teams like JMU and Tulane, saying they deserve opportunity even if the matchup math is unforgiving. Riddick noted JMU’s defense has some playmakers and their running game could challenge Oregon, though the Ducks’ health looms large. He also praised Sam Darnold for responding…

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Irvin: No Excuses in Dallas

Michael Irvin didn’t hold back in a wide-ranging conversation that blended honesty, humor, and hard truths about the Dallas Cowboys. From laughing about Troy Aikman’s off-field reputation to delivering a blunt assessment of the Cowboys as a “failure,” Irvin stayed true to his standard. He pushed back on the idea that Joe Burrow is walking…

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Stafford vs Allen: MVP Debate

Chase Daniel broke down the quarterback landscape with a lens only a former NFL QB can provide. Josh Allen’s ability to carry a stripped down Bills roster stood out most, while Trevor Lawrence delivered what Daniel called his best pro performance, aided by sharp sequencing and play calling. Daniel praised Matthew Stafford’s MVP case but…

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Harbaugh Focused on Chargers Amid Michigan Turmoil

Jim Harbaugh joined DP and sounded every bit like a coach grinding through December. Harbaugh addressed the spike in ACL injuries, pointing to turf debates and improved medical recovery, while explaining why knee braces mattered at Michigan. He reflected on what made the Chiefs special, shared how defenses try to contain Patrick Mahomes, and why…

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Nick Wright Watches the Kingdom Crumble

Nick Wright returned with a familiar tone and an unfamiliar feeling as he unpacked the Chiefs collapse. Kansas City, once built on dominance, unraveled through a missing run game, nonexistent pass rush, and receivers who never developed. Mahomes was asked to do too much and paid the price. Still, Wright believes Andy Reid remains the…

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Diesels SB Party Returns

Shaquille O’Neal sat down and delivered the kind of candid, playful honesty only he can. From admitting he once wanted to strap on pads for LSU to praising Lane Kiffin’s recruiting swagger, Shaq hit a bunch of topics. He said NIL would have kept him in school, revealed he’s working toward owning part of a…

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Michigan Meltdown

Writer for the Detriot Free Press, Tony Garcia, joined the show today to break down a wild week for Michigan. Garcia explained with Moore out, the Wolverines suddenly face a coaching vacancy at the worst possible time, just as recruits gain immediate portal access and uncertainty spreads through the program. Garcia expects Michigan is expected…

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Bevacqua: Relationship with ACC Permanently Damaged

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua didn’t hide his frustration with the playoff process. The Irish went from comfortably inside the top ten to suddenly staring at the postseason from the outside, despite finishing with a convincing win and watching others struggle. The frustration isn’t about Miami, or the teams that made it. It’s about…

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Tucker: Smart Beats Tough

Ross Tucker delivered a classic lineman’s perspective, praising smart quarterbacks over reckless ones and reminding everyone that availability matters more than bravado. His message to Jaxson Dart was clear: live to play the next snap. Tucker’s honesty showed again with George Pickens, calling him gifted but risky when it comes to long term money. And…

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Warner trusts Cowboys more than Lions

Kurt Warner looks at the current college football landscape and sees a system struggling to keep itself on track. Between coaching departures, NIL decisions and the portal frenzy, he believes the sport needs real structure before it spirals further. Shifting to the NFL, Warner trusts Dallas more than Detroit, noting the Cowboys’ recent consistency compared…

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