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A costly miscommunication at Las Vegas has put Denny Hamlin even further behind in the NASCAR championship battle. On this episode of The Race Week Report, Collins Janus breaks down Hamlin's costly spin, Chase Briscoe's impressive South Point 400 victory, and Kyle Larson's growing 40-point championship lead. With five races remaining, can anyone catch Larson, or is the title slipping away from the competition?

Plus, NASCAR returns to the traditional Charlotte Motor Speedway oval for its fall race for the first time since 2017. Collins previews the contenders, potential weather challenges, and the strategies that could shake up the championship standings. For more NASCAR coverage and racing analysis from Collins Janus, subscribe to MoonLight Media Works on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoonLightMediaWorks

Former Carolina Panther Al Wallace, Bobby Rosinski and THE! Mario Washington debate whether the Panthers’ Week 5 bye is a much-needed gift or terrible timing after Carolina’s big primetime win over Detroit. With injuries piling up but momentum building, the crew looks at what the early break means for the Panthers, shares Al’s experience with a Week 5 bye during Carolina’s 2003 Super Bowl season and looks ahead to Philadelphia.

Plus, are the Atlanta Falcons suddenly a real threat in the NFC South? The guys debate Carolina vs. Atlanta, Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson before turning to Charlotte’s rough 0-5 start, the loss to Memphis and whether the 49ers can finally break through on the road against North Texas.

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From the football fields of Miami to the University of South Carolina and a lengthy NFL career, Terry Cousin has experienced the game from both sides of the locker room. On this episode of Up Close, Too Far Away, Cousin joins Juan Singleton and former NFL player and coach James Saxon to discuss his football journey, the recruiting process that brought him to South Carolina, and the lessons learned competing at the highest level. He also shares how his playing experience shaped his approach to helping young athletes navigate the challenges of professional football.

The conversation goes inside the NFL's player development process, exploring the importance of professionalism, accountability, mentorship, and building relationships with players beyond the field. Cousin also discusses the culture surrounding successful organizations, the demands of playing defensive back, and the mindset required to turn an NFL opportunity into a lasting career. Plus, the guys revisit South Carolina football, Lowcountry rivalries, and the moments that made them fall in love with the game.

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THE! Mario Washington, Bobby Rosinski and former Carolina Panther Al Wallace react to the Panthers’ huge 32-26 primetime victory over the Detroit Lions. With Carolina heading into the bye at 2-2, the crew asks whether the Panthers are becoming a legitimate contender, breaks down an impressive defensive performance despite key injuries, and examines Bryce Young’s continued rise as a franchise quarterback and what his next contract could look like.

Plus, Al unveils his latest Top 4 teams in the NFL, including a new No. 1, before the guys turn to the NFC South and make their picks for Tampa Bay-Dallas, Minnesota-New Orleans and Atlanta-Baltimore.

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The Carolina Panthers introduced themselves to the NFL world in prime time with a thrilling win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. On this episode of Carolina Confidential, Gerrell Wheeler celebrates a huge night from Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan and Chuba Hubbard as Carolina's offense delivered despite injuries throughout the roster.

Gerrell breaks down why Bryce is looking more and more like Carolina's franchise quarterback, the emergence of the Bryce-TMac connection, and Chuba's monster performance. The defense still raises some concerns, but after taking down an NFC contender on national television, Gerrell believes the Panthers have shown they can win some serious football games this season.

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Is the Coach Prime era at Colorado running out of steam? On this episode of Throw Up Tackle, THE! Mario Washington and LJ have a real conversation about Deion Sanders, whether the jump from Jackson State to the Power Four was too much, and how different Colorado looks without stars like Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. Then they come closer to home as Shane Beamer’s seat gets even hotter after South Carolina blows another double-digit lead.

The guys also ask whether Bryce Young and the Panthers are becoming legitimate NFC contenders after beating Detroit, debate how much Carolina should be willing to pay Bryce, and make the case for Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith as potentially the greatest college receiver they have ever seen and the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Then it’s time for the weekly NFL picks, including Bills-Rams, Seahawks-49ers and Ravens-Falcons.

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Kyle Larson has sent a message to the rest of the NASCAR championship field. After a dominant victory at Kansas, his second win in three Chase races, Larson has opened a 26-point advantage over Denny Hamlin with five races remaining. Collins Janus breaks down Larson’s surge, the increasingly difficult road facing the rest of the contenders, Brad Keselowski’s surprising future after RFK Racing, and what to watch as the Chase heads to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Can Hamlin close the gap, or will Larson continue to take control of the championship fight?

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Collins Janus previews another packed Friday night of North Carolina high school football, with West Charlotte and Independence both looking to bounce back, while undefeated teams like Al Brown, South Point, East Lincoln and Weddington try to keep rolling. Plus, Collins breaks down Crest’s big road test at South Point, Marvin Ridge’s shot at Weddington and runs through the statewide Top 10 and other key matchups across the Charlotte area.

Bobby Rosinski, THE! Mario Washington and former Carolina Panther Al Wallace get ready for a Sunday night showdown in Charlotte as the Panthers host the Detroit Lions. With Carolina’s secondary dealing with major injuries, the crew breaks down how the Panthers can slow Jahmyr Gibbs, pressure Jared Goff and generate enough offense against Aidan Hutchinson and the Lions, while Al delivers his four keys to a Panthers victory.

Then the debate shifts to college football: if both jobs were open, would you rather coach Clemson or South Carolina? The guys make their cases before closing with their Week 4 NFC South picks, including Panthers-Lions and a Monday night Falcons-Saints rivalry game.

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Dustin Caldwell catches up on a busy week of South Carolina high school football, including Ridge View handing Rock Hill its first loss, Northwestern putting 56 on South Pointe, and big wins from Gaffney, Dorman and Dutch Fork. Then it’s on to this week’s slate, featuring undefeated Dorman vs. Fort Mill, Rock Hill traveling to Spartanburg and Northwestern hosting Boiling Springs. Plus, Dustin recognizes four Rock Hill-area standouts selected for the Shrine Bowl.