Topic: Louisville basketball’s Rick Pitino placed on unpaid leave. Guest: Penn State Football writer Rich Scarcella (Reading Eagle).

Guests: Kim Jones (NFL Network) and Philadelphia Phillies Ambassador Chris Wheeler.

Topic: A huge bribery scheme rocks the college basketball world. Guest: Matt Leon (Newsradio 1060 KYW/Philadelphia) recaps the Eagles’ big home win at the wire against the Giants.  Steve and Matt discuss the game-winning Jake Elliott field goal and the poise of second-season QB Carson Wentz.

Guests: Neal Coolong (NFL Writer, USA Today/The Steelers Wire) and Steve discuss the tough Pittsburgh OT loss to the Bears and attempt to figure out when the Steelers’ offense will really be productive.  And in the final half hour, Big Ten Network in-studio football host Dave Revsine shares his story on the exact day he knew Saquon Barkley was going to be a great college player.

We recap the Penn State/Iowa instant classic!  Also, in his weekly appearance, Bucknell Football Head Coach Joe Susan joins Steve to discuss the 34-31 thrilling victory over Sacred Heart and a look ahead to Bucknell’s first ever matchup against Monmouth.

Guest: Bruce Feldman (FOX Sports/Sports Illustrated) on the Penn State/Iowa nailbiter, Florida Gators and Michigan.