In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, Matt discusses the new rule stating the ABS system will come into play in the 2026 season. Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss his recent conversation with Scott Rolen on his "Road to Cooperstown" show. We also hear from Pete Fiutak, publisher of CollegeFootballNews.com, joins to discuss the firing of the Oklahoma State head coach, as well as Mizzou and Illini football.

In a shortened hour 2 of Sports Open Line, Matt is first joined by Joe Roderick from STL Sports Central to discuss the 2025 Cardinals season, as well as Norm Stewart. Joe also says the Cardinals are finished for the year, even though they have been mathematically eliminated. Matt also discusses his thoughts on what could transpire to end the 2025 season. Matt also opens the phone lines and takes your calls, texts and comments leading up to Cardinals baseball!