Cal Raleigh — The Big Dumper — makes history as the first catcher ever to hit 50 bombs in a season. We tip the cap to the Mariners’ slugger, talk a little September baseball, then dive into Week Zero chaos and the monster Week One slate in college football.

We cover it all:

Iowa State spoils K-State’s opener in Dublin

Texas & Arch Manning debut at No. 1 vs. Ohio State at the Horseshoe

Penn State’s Big Ten title shot and James Franklin’s “prove it” year

Clemson’s bounce back, Georgia & Bama’s shifting dynasties

Who’s overrated (Arizona State, Illinois) vs. who’s being slept on (Ole Miss, Iowa State, Boise, Indiana)

Why the SEC might not be the top conference anymore

Plus: MLB playoff races heating up, Big Dumper chasing 60, Royals & Reds pushing for October, and a quick look at the NFL just around the corner.

It’s peak sports season — baseball’s hot, football’s back, and we’re right in the middle of it.

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