The Balance

The Colts are making major changes, the Eagles are searching for answers, and Halloween weekend brings an NFL schedule full of pressure games. Philadelphia Eagles beat writer Ed Kracz of SI.com joins Tom Marquis to discuss Indianapolis’ trades, the latest confirmed Jalen Hurts news, Philadelphia’s injury problems and a pivotal trip to Washington. Plus, the biggest matchups around the league, trade-deadline decisions and our weekly picks.

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Halloween brings some scary matchups to college football—and The Balance is ready! Adam Jividen, our resident prognosticator and super Browns, Buckeyes, Guardians and Cavs fan, joins Tom Marquis to break down Minnesota at Indiana, Ohio State at USC, Arizona at Texas Tech, Florida–Georgia and No. 1 Miami at North Carolina. With College GameDay in Bloomington, can the Hoosiers deliver? Plus, upset alerts, bold predictions and a Halloween college football stumper for Adam!

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The Eagles are battered. The Ballard era is over. And the NFL has taken its show to Paris—with plenty to discuss beyond the scoreboard.Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and The Balance’s official NFL contributor, joins Tom Marquis for 30 minutes of NFL news and straight talk. We check on Jalen Hurts, examine Philadelphia’s injury crisis ahead of Dallas, and debate what Chris Ballard’s firing means for the Colts—and the futures of Jonathan Taylor and DeForest Buckner.Plus: the latest scheduling update in Mark Sanchez’s criminal case, the NFL’s decision to proceed in Paris, and a hurry-up trip around the league.Big questions. Strong opinions. All on The Balance.

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The desert is hot, and the championship pressure is hotter! Steve Wilson, editor in chief of Speedway Digest and The Balance’s official NASCAR contributor, joins Tom Marquis to break down Phoenix across all three national series. We recap Friday’s Truck race, dig into a tightening O’Reilly Auto Parts Series title battle, and preview a Cup showdown with major Chase implications. Who attacks, who protects their points, and who leaves Arizona needing a miracle? Buckle up—we’re still going fast here at The Balance!

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The homer caps are officially on! Local radio icon and longtime friend of The Balance, Matt Hicks, joins Tom Marquis for 30 minutes of Indiana sports pride, strong opinions, and a little friendly overconfidence. Ohio State comes to Bloomington for a massive showdown with IU, and we’re asking the big question: could the Hoosiers make another championship run? Add Colts talk and a trip around Indiana’s sports scene, and you’ve got a full serving of home-state energy.

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Breaking news changes the conversation in Philadelphia. Eagles beat writer Ed Kracz of SI.com joins Tom Marquis to discuss Jalen Hurts’ absence following the discovery of a blood clot, the latest reporting, and what comes next for the Eagles. Then we head to Indianapolis for Colts–Titans before taking a fast trip around the NFL’s Week 6 slate. Big questions, division battles, and a backup quarterback stepping into the spotlight—it’s NFL in the Balance!

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Week 5 left us cheering, questioning, and reaching for the remote—and Week 6 is ready to turn up the volume!Tom Marquis welcomes Adam Jividen—super Browns, Buckeyes, Cavs, and Guardians fan, our great prognosticator, and college football partner in crime—to The Balance for 30 minutes of recap, rivalry talk, and fearless predictions.We tackle the good, the bad, and the ugly from last weekend before previewing Alabama–Georgia, with the weather adding uncertainty to the showdown. Can Kirby conquer Tuscaloosa? Can Tom’s Hoosiers handle Nebraska? And who survives Red River, UCLA–Oregon, and Penn State’s Whiteout?Plus, the proposed 24-team playoff debate and a Stump Adam question that puts his football AND basketball knowledge to the test!Stick around, we’re still going fast here at The Balance!

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What happens in Vegas might stay in Vegas—but the championship consequences are coming home with everybody!

Kyle Larson leads the Chase, Denny Hamlin is right behind him, and the pressure is building throughout the championship field

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The Colts packed their passports—but did they pack another win? The Eagles need a bounce-back—but who’s healthy enough to help deliver it?Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Eagles on SI and The Balance’s official NFL contributor, joins Tom Marquis for 30 minutes of NFL Week 4 talk! We’re heading across the pond for Colts–Commanders, digging into Philadelphia’s mounting injuries, and racing around the league to separate promising starts from panic buttons.Who’s stepping up? Who’s sliding backward? And whose injury report needs its own depth chart? From London breakfast football to prime-time showdowns, we’re getting you ready for another NFL weekend.Stick around, we’re still going fast here at The Balance!

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The Hoosiers survived a scare, Texas escaped Rocky Top, and Ohio State’s stars put on a show! Adam Jividen—super Browns, Buckeyes, Guardians and Cavs fan, our great prognosticator and college football partner in crime—joins Tom Marquis to unpack Week 4.We’re talking Mississippi State’s momentum, the Heisman conversation in Columbus, and the serious story surrounding Dante Moore’s injury and USC’s suspension of Desman Stephens II. Add some ranking debates, a look ahead, and a Stump Adam challenge, and we’ve got plenty to tackle!Stick around, we’re still going fast here at The Balance.

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