In the second and final hour of tonight’s show, Matt is joined by Sean Malone, KMOX reporter and Fantrax fantasy football writer, to discuss football news across the league and what the Eli Hoff, Mizzou athletics writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, also joins the show from Dallas, Texas to preview the Cotton Bowl game this Friday between the Tigers and Ohio State. Justin Garcia, Milwaukee Bucks radio host, then calls into the program to discuss the NBA’s ratings on Christmas Day compared to the NFL, the in-season tournament, and even a little Blues hockey!

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.