Hutton & Withrow Show

Former Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley joins Hutton and Withrow to break down a huge weekend in college football, including Georgia-Alabama, Gunnar Stockton vs. Keelon Russell, and Josh Heupel’s decision to turn to George McIntyre at quarterback.

Dooley also explains why money matters more than ever in college football, whether a lower-budget program can still compete for a national championship, and why he believes more female officials could help the NFL. Plus, the guys debate Kentucky’s potential under Will Stein, Caitlin Clark criticism, and their biggest bets of the weekend.

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George McIntyre is set to take over at quarterback for Tennessee as the Vols head to Arkansas with Alabama looming. Hutton and Withrow break down what McIntyre must prove, what the move means for Faison Brandon, and why Tennessee’s defense could keep the Vols in the SEC race.

Plus, hurricane conditions could throw Alabama vs. Georgia into chaos, raising questions about whether the massive SEC showdown could be moved or postponed. The guys also hit Ronald Acuña Jr.’s postseason struggles, Cam Ward’s latest controversy, and this week’s Primary Complaints.

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Tom Cruise’s Digger bombed at the box office—but Hutton and Withrow think audiences may be missing one of Cruise’s best performances. The guys rank the Top 10 Tom Cruise acting performances, debate whether the Titans should stick with Cam Ward or consider Mitch Trubisky, and unload on ESPN’s controversial SEC scheduling decisions involving Tennessee-Alabama. Plus, an early look at the biggest SEC matchups and betting lines of the week.

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Hutton and Withrow fire back after Chad’s criticism of Cam Ward sparks a social media firestorm. Is the Titans quarterback being unfairly attacked—or is it time for the former No. 1 overall pick to stop making excuses, show accountability and start winning football games? Plus, Josh Heupel shuts down Tennessee quarterback questions, and NFL officials land in the spotlight after a wild weekend of confrontations.

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Is Shane Beamer running out of time at South Carolina? Hutton and Withrow break down another brutal Gamecocks collapse after blowing a 17-0 lead against Kentucky, the growing pressure surrounding Beamer, and whether South Carolina could eventually make a coaching change as its SEC losing streak continues.

Plus, Alabama is looking like one of the most dangerous teams in college football. The guys examine Kalen DeBoer’s explosive Crimson Tide offense, the emergence of quarterback Keelon Russell, and where Alabama stacks up alongside Georgia and Texas at the top of the SEC. 

Then it’s “Coaches Gone Wild” as Deion Sanders sounds off on Colorado’s quarterback problems, Jim Mora Jr. loses a defensive coordinator in bizarre fashion, and P.J. Fleck delivers another unforgettable sideline celebration. The guys also debate Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s hands-on presence on the sideline, Dave Portnoy’s Big Noon Kickoff controversy, and the latest from around college football, the NFL and MLB postseason.

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Tennessee football made a major quarterback change against Auburn, and it may have saved the Vols’ season. Hutton and Withrow break down Josh Heupel’s decision to bench Faizon Brandon and turn to George MacIntyre, who helped settle the offense and opened the door for Deshaun Bishop’s huge rushing performance. Should MacIntyre now be Tennessee’s starting quarterback against Arkansas, and what could the move mean with Alabama looming?

Plus, the Tennessee Titans fall to 0-4 as questions continue to mount around Cam Ward. The guys examine Ward’s performance, the Titans’ decision-making around their young quarterback, his viral pre-press-conference moment, and whether Tennessee needs to start seeing real, consistent progress from its franchise QB. With the Houston Texans up next, the pressure is building in Nashville. 

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Is high school football losing what made it special?

CPA head coach and athletic director Ingle Martin joins Hutton & Withrow to explain why Christ Presbyterian Academy is moving to a non-region football schedule and raises a larger question facing high school sports across the country: Has recruiting, roster construction and the win-at-all-costs mentality made high school football too much like college football?

Martin discusses recruiting and transfers, private-school competition, multi-sport athletes, the pressure on young players and why he believes high school football should be about developing young men—not simply building rosters to chase championships. He also reflects on his own football career and what he learned playing alongside Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. 

Plus, Hutton & Withrow count down the Top 10 college football games of the weekend, including Ohio State-Iowa, Alabama-Mississippi State, Florida-Missouri, Miami-Clemson, Tennessee-Auburn and more.

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The SEC vs. Big Ten battle is extending beyond the field as Hutton & Withrow break down the massive gap in college football television ratings, ESPN and ABC’s advantage with the SEC, and what the numbers could mean for the Big Ten’s future media rights strategy.

Plus, the Atlanta Braves advance after a dramatic playoff win over the Philadelphia Phillies, including the remarkable story of Ray Kerr and a clutch appearance from Chris Sale. The guys also unveil their September Heisman contenders, debate the top players in college football, examine the early Coach of the Year race, and look ahead to another loaded weekend of college football.

From SEC dominance and Big Ten concerns to the Heisman Trophy race and MLB postseason, Hutton & Withrow have you covered heading into the weekend.

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Is Major League Baseball’s playoff format broken?

Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow debate the MLB Wild Card format after a dramatic Braves-Phillies matchup and explain why division champions shouldn’t have a 162-game season come down to a best-of-three series. They break down Atlanta’s postseason frustration, Philadelphia’s clutch performance and what MLB should change moving forward.

Plus, Jake Crain of Crain & Cone joins the show to preview a huge weekend of SEC football, including Tennessee vs. Auburn, Josh Heupel against former assistant Alex Golesh, Mississippi State’s potential, Florida’s resurgence and the pressure surrounding Texas A&M and South Carolina.

Then it’s one big thing on every NFL Week 4 game, including Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens preparing to face his former Tennessee Titans. The guys discuss Tennessee’s struggling offense, Cam Ward, Jeffrey Simmons and whether Henry could have a monster performance against his old team.

Plus, Hutton and Withrow reveal their Hard Rock Locks of the Week, including Tennessee-Auburn and Louisville-NC State.

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The pressure is building in Tennessee.

Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow break down Cam Ward’s struggles with the Titans, Robert Saleh’s changing message about his quarterback, and the looming question the organization may soon have to answer: How long can Tennessee stick with Ward before turning to Mitch Trubisky?

The guys examine whether Saleh truly has the authority to make a quarterback change, how the Titans’ investment in Ward and their new stadium could factor into the decision, and why the offense has shown so little progress.

Plus, Derrick Henry prepares to face his former team with the Baltimore Ravens and discusses how his Titans tenure came to an end. Was Tennessee right to let Henry walk—or has his success in Baltimore made that decision look even worse?

Also: Vanderbilt’s unusual decision to keep five-star quarterback Jared Curtis away from the media, the upcoming matchup with Georgia, and plenty more from around college football and the NFL. 

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