The Ringer’s Ben Glicksman and Rodger Sherman break down the action-packed first weekend of the college football season, starting with Alabama’s convincing win vs. FSU (1:25), UCLA’s thrilling and improbable comeback (6:25), and whether big programs like Texas and Florida are in trouble (11:50). Then, they give their predictions for this weekend’s huge Top 25 matchups: no. 13 Auburn at no. 3 Clemson (18:00), no. 15 Georgia at no. 24 Notre Dame (20:55), no. 5 Oklahoma at no. 2 Ohio State (23:25), and no. 14 Stanford at no. 6 USC (26:40).

      
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College Football - Week 1: Never Play Alabama, Trouble Ahead for Texas and Florida, and Weekend Predictions (Ep. 71)

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Tate Frazier is joined by Cousin Sal to look ahead to the lines for the upcoming NBA playoff games, decide what's an over- or under-reaction to the most recent sports stories, and take a trip on the riverboat casino.
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Guest: Cousin Sal
Producers: Jack Wilson and Jonathan Frias
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Line Look Aheads, Over- and Under-Reactions, and a Trip on the Riverboat Casino | Thru The Ringer

Tate and Howard break down every matchup in the first round of the NBA playoff series and the final games of the play-in tournament. Plus, Bryan joins Tate to discuss Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA draft, her viral press conference, Coach Belichick's budding media career, and much more.

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Guests: Howard Beck and Bryan Curtis
Producer: Tucker Tashjian
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NBA Playoff Preview, Play-In Finals Picks, and Coach Belichick's Media Career | Thru The Ringer

Tate Frazier is joined by Kevin O'Connor and Cousin Sal to talk about the NBA, discuss line look aheads, and decide what is an over- or under-reaction to the most recent sports news.
Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Cousin Sal and Kevin O'Connor
Producers: Jack Wilson and Jonathan Frias
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NBA Playoffs Are Here, Line Look Aheads, and Over- and Under-Reactions | Thru The Ringer

Tate Frazier hosts Lord Stanley's Cup in the studio before the premiere of Dribble Drive, in which KOC and Wos discuss the March Madness ramifications for the NBA and Bronny James's potential impact in 2025 while driving around L.A. Then, Tate and Chuck break down the main card of UFC 300, and Chuck shares his picks for the best of the prelim matchups. Then, Katie previews the NHL playoffs and which teams have the best shot to win the Stanley Cup in 2024.

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Guests: Kevin O'Connor, Wosny Lambre, Chuck Mindenhall, Katie Baker, and the Stanley Cup!
Producers: Jack Wilson, Jonathan Frias, Chris Wohlers, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik
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The Stanley Cup, Dribble Drive, UFC 300 Preview, and NHL Playoff Picks | Thru The Ringer

Tate Frazier is joined by Kevin O'Connor and Cousin Sal to recap Purdue vs. UConn and decide what is an under or overreaction to the most recent sports news.
Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Cousin Sal and Kevin O'Connor
Producers: Jack Wilson and Jonathan Frias
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College Football - Week 1: Never Play Alabama, Trouble Ahead for Texas and Florida, and Weekend Predictions (Ep. 71)

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