First Take

First Take resumes with a look at Lamar's turbulent season. Should we give him a pass for the Ravens missing the playoffs? (0:00) Then, the Raiders are moving on from Pete Carroll after just one year. Stephen A. has some thoughts for Tom Brady! (15:50) Next, the Giants ruined their draft position for the second straight season. How angry should Giants fans be at their seemingly incompetent front office? (24:00)

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First Take begins with a Steel City thriller! We assign praise and blame for the Steelers and Ravens. (0:00) Then, coming off of a massive win against the Niners for the one seed, how should we view Sam Darnold going into the playoffs? (26:45) Next, The Bengals are bringing back Zac Taylor for another season. Is this the right move? (42:00)

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First Take resumes with disappointing college football powerhouses. Should Alabama or Ohio State be more disappointed with their early CFP exits? (0:00) And, hear what RC has to say about the dominant days of the SEC. (9:40) Then, the Seahawks and 49ers face off Saturday for the NFC's top seed! Which team needs homefield advantage throughout the playoffs more? (18:40) Finally, who's the better QB prospect: Fernando Mendoza or Dante Moore? (28:30)

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First Take begins with the Ole Miss-Georgia thriller! Was Kirby Smart outcoached, and can Ole Miss win it all? (0:00) Then, as Alabama fans long for the days of Nick Saban and Jerry Jeudy, Paul Finebaum tells us what's next for the Crimson Tide ("They're in shambles"). (14:00) Next, it allll comes down to Steelers-Ravens for a playoff spot. Cam decides if Rodgers or Lamar faces more pressure to win! (38:00)

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First Take resumes with more on the CFP! Coming off a major upset of Ohio State, do you believe Miami can win the whole dang thing? (0:00) Then, Dan Campbell has a full offseason to figure out what went wrong this year in the Motor City. How can the Lions bounce back? (13:40) Next, RC gives his list of 5 players who will take over the NFL in 2026! (22:30)

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First Take begins with shock and awe in college football as Miami took down Ohio State. Should we blame Ryan Day for bad play calling, or praise Miami for great defense? (0:00) Then, more on Ohio State blowing it. What does their loss say about the Big Ten. (24:10) Next, we hand out NFL superlatives! (42:40)

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First Take resumes with a QB debate for the ages! Both Super Bowl Winners. Both members of stacked offenses. Would you rather have Stafford or Hurts in the playoffs? (0:00) Then, Josh Pate joins to talk everything CFP. (15:40) Next, Mad Dog is MAD about Sandy Koufax erasure, the NFL's weak schedule, and New Year's Eve Times Square goers! (26:50)

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First Take begins with (potential) future on-air personality Mike Tomlin! Is a rebuild on the horizon for the Steelers if they lose on Sunday? (0:00) Then, Desmond Howard gives Miami the formula to upset Ohio State! (25:05) Next, we hand out NFL New Year's Awards! (38:00)

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First Take resumes with flawed NFC contenders. (0:00) Then, which team has the best chance to pull off a CFP Quarterfinals upset? (13:40) Next, Jason McCourty lists his top 5 NFL teams. (24:00) Finally, the AFC North Title is on the line in week 18. It's another Harbaugh-Tomlin showdown, but this edition comes with higher stakes... (31:10)

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First Take begins with the stumbling Rams. Two weeks ago they were Super Bowl favorites. Now, three road games await them in a daunting NFC playoff field. (0:00) Then, Paul Finebaum predicts a HUGE upset in the CFP. (23:40) Next, would not reaching the Super Bowl this season be the biggest playoff disappointment of Josh Allen's career? (36:00)

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