CBS Sports writer Chip Patterson joins Gerry V to talk about the DJ Durkin reinstatement as the head coach of Maryland, the first CFB Playoff rankings, LSU-Alabama, and more.

The Wake Up Call analyzes the outstanding play and leadership of Tony Parker including his tremendous performance versus the Miami Heat, how this kind of veteran leadership can affect the rookie and 2nd year players expected to develop and even for an All-Star caliber player like Kemba Walker.

The Wake Up Call analyzes the College Football Playoff Selection Committee’s first official rankings of the season, the possibility of multiple SEC teams going to the Semi-finals, and whether UCF has any chance at making the playoff.

The College Football Playoff rankings are out & Week 10 is on the horizon. Did the playoff committee get it wrong by ranking 7-1 LSU over 8-0 Notre Dame? The guys preview Alabama @ LSU, Notre Dame @ Northwestern, Georgia @ Kentucky, Penn State @ Michigan & Oklahoma @ Texas Tech.

The Wake Up Call discusses Cam Newton’s play this season compared to his MVP campaign in 2015 and if he’s worthy of being in the MVP conversation so far in 2018.

Charlotte Observer Panthers beat writer Marcel Louis-Jacques joins the Wake Up Call to give his take on Cam Newton being back in the MVP race, the threat the Bucs receiving corps poses to the Panthers’ defense, and the development of Trevor Lawrence at quarterback for the Clemson Tigers.

Charlotte Observer Charlotte Hornets columnist Rick Bonnell joins The Wake Up Call to discuss how pivotal Tony Parker has been to this Hornets team concluding his breakout game for the Hornets this season, Devonte Graham being sent to the Greensboro Swarm, and the performance in the lineup at the Center and Shooting Guard positions.

Associated Press College Football Writer Ralph Russo joins the show to discuss the new College Football playoff rankings, the match-up of Alabama @ LSU approaching and how much it will shake up the rankings, as well as some questionable promotions across Maryland’s football program.

NFL Editor for Sporting News, Tadd Haislop joins The Wake Up Call to discuss this week’s trades around the NFL, the long term plans for the LA Rams, and the Browns’ decision to fire Head Coach Hue Jackson.

Joe Person, Carolina Panthers beat writer for The Athletic, joins Gerry V to talk about the Panthers standing pat at the trade deadline, the break out game against the Ravens for DJ Moore, if there should be concern in Cam’s shoulder, and more.