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College football is officially back — and the drama is already heating up! TKras breaks down the biggest storylines around the sport, the teams facing major pressure, and the games that could set the tone for the season. From Clemson-LSU and Wisconsin-Notre Dame to Miami, USC and the rest of the loaded Week 1 slate, which games and storylines should fans have circled this weekend?

The Buccaneers enter 2026 with a revamped roster, a new-look offense and plenty of expectations surrounding Baker Mayfield and company. TKras takes a closer look at the Bucs’ biggest potential gamechanger — the star who could elevate Tampa Bay, swing close games and make a major impact on the team’s playoff hopes this season. With the regular season right around the corner, is this the player who can take the Bucs to another level?

TKras is joined by Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander to break down the latest surrounding Tampa Bay following Thursday’s 6–0 loss to the Rangers. With the Rays sitting atop the AL East and the postseason race heating up, Neander looks ahead to the weekend series in Texas and what fans should expect from the club as September baseball intensifies.

Nick Wize and Tim Barnard pack another edition of The Nick Wize Show with plenty of Tampa Bay sports talk, starting with bold Buccaneers “Don’t Be Surprised If…” predictions and listener takes before discussing David Walker hype and Nick’s cautious approach to overwhelmingly positive camp reports. The guys then turn to the Rays, breaking down their struggles at Globe Life Field, debating Freddy Peralta vs. Shane McClanahan, and asking where Tampa’s attention should be this weekend. Plus, it’s 10 Minutes of Football with season-record predictions for Florida, Florida State and USF, the first “Nick’s Picks” of the college football season, and a look ahead to the biggest storylines Nick and Tim expect to be talking about on Tuesday.

With the Rays fighting for the AL East and college football officially kicking off Week 1, where is Tampa's attention this weekend? Nick Wize and Tim Barnard agree—the college football slate wins. The guys explain why, Nick makes his picks for what will dominate Tuesday's conversation, and Tim throws out a bold Rays prediction that could make for an interesting start to the week.

Disclaimer*: Nick is not betting on these games but if he had to, here is how he would bet.

The first “Nick’s Picks” of the college football season is here! Nick Wize runs through the Week 1 slate, picking his winners and deciding which teams he believes will cover the spread. Tim Barnard reads each game and line while Nick makes the calls—and the bets—on another season of college football.

Nick Wize continues reading Tampa Bay's “Don’t Be Surprised If…” predictions, including one listener calling David Walker a potential steal for the Buccaneers. But Nick pumps the brakes, pointing out that nearly all of the training camp reports have focused on the positives—and he wants to hear about the negatives before buying in completely. Then, the conversation shifts to the Rays and the question of who Tampa Bay fans should trust more: Freddy Peralta or Shane McClanahan?

The Buccaneers prediction conversation takes another turn as Nick Wize and Tim Barnard add more “Don’t Be Surprised If…” predictions to the board. Then the floodgates open! Nick goes through a jam-packed text line and a barrage of phone calls as Tampa Bay listeners offer their own predictions for the Bucs.

Nick Wize and Tim Barnard are making their season predictions! During 10 Minutes of Football, the guys go through the Florida, Florida State and USF schedules game-by-game before revealing their projected final records. Did they see the three teams the same way, or did some major differences emerge along the way?

The Tampa Bay Rays have now lost 10 straight games at Globe Life Field after being shut out 6-0, and Nick Wize is officially worried as the Rays' AL East lead has shrunk to just three games. Tim Barnard takes a more cautious approach, wanting to see how the rest of the series plays out before sounding the alarm. Plus, with one game to win, Nick and Tim debate a crucial question: Shane McClanahan or Freddy Peralta?