It’s Christmas week in the NFL, and The Balance is breaking it all down. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com, for a full walk around the league as the playoff picture tightens. Tom and Ed dive deep into the state of the Philadelphia Eagles, discuss what’s ahead for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, and explore how Christmas week impacts preparation, pressure, and performance across the NFL. From playoff contenders to holiday chaos, this is December football at its finest. Pour some eggnog, grab the remote, and settle in—it’s time to go Around the NFL.

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The College Football Playoff is officially underway, and The Balance is locked in. Your host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen—super Browns, Guardians, Cavs, and Buckeyes fan, and the great prognosticator—as they recap the Alabama vs Oklahoma playoff showdown and break down everything happening across today’s slate of College Football Playoff games. From pressure-packed performances and coaching decisions to matchup advantages and championship implications, Tom and Adam take you deep into what we’ve learned so far and what’s coming next as the field narrows and the national championship comes into focus. Plus, can Adam survive a brutal Stump Adam playoff trivia challenge? College football is still alive—and it’s only getting better.

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The College Football Playoff has arrived, and The Balance is kicking things off in a big way. Your host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen—super Browns, Cavs, Guardians, and Buckeyes fan, the great prognosticator, and a trusted partner of the show—to break down the opening playoff matchup between Alabama and Oklahoma. From playoff experience and physicality to explosive offense and pressure moments, Tom and Adam dive deep into the key matchups, game-changing storylines, and what each team must do to survive and advance. It’s win-or-go-home football, legacy on the line, and everything that makes college football special. Lock in as the College Football Playoff begins—this is The Balance.

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It’s Heisman Trophy Week, and The Balance delivers a full hour of college football insight, debate, and tradition. Hosts Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen — the Great Panosticator himself — dive into the Heisman Trophy race, including a spotlight on Indiana’s Mendoza and what his season means for the Hoosiers’ historic rise. The guys celebrate Indiana football heading to the Rose Bowl for the first time in a lifetime, preview the College Football Playoff and New Year’s Six bowls, and pay proper respect to one of the sport’s greatest traditions: the Army–Navy game. Plus, we go deep into the archives for another edition of Stump Adam, where history, Heisman lore, and pride are all on the line. This is college football — the way it’s meant to be talked about.

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It’s a Saturday Drop edition of The Balance, with snow falling outside the studios in the west suburbs of Indianapolis Heights and playoff football right around the corner. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com, as they break down the Eagles’ matchup with the Raiders, discuss Kenny Pickett stepping into the spotlight, and what it means for Philly moving forward. Plus, shockwaves in Indianapolis as Philip Rivers signs with the Colts, potentially stepping in as the starter as the season intensifies. The guys also walk around the NFL, examining contenders, pretenders, and the teams no one wants to see come January. Strap in — it’s about to get real good.

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Ed Kratz is on assignment in Los Angeles —  Tony Donahue from the "Tony D Podcast" joins Tom Marquis to guide us through this weekend’s NFL battles! We dive into the massive Colts vs Jaguars showdown for AFC South leverage, examine playoff contenders vs pretenders, and hit all the top stories heading into Sunday. Picks, predictions, and spicy hot takes — this is your NFL warm-up for the weekend!

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The Balance breaks down the biggest games of Championship Weekend — including a #1 vs. #2 showdown that could define an era: Ohio State against Indiana for the Big Ten crown and a spot in the College Football Playoff. Heisman moments, playoff chaos, and legacy football are all on the line. Plus — Stump the Adam: Championship Edition returns! Hosts Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen bring the heat and the takes. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride to the postseason.

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t’s almost kickoff, and The Balance gets you dialed in.
Tom Marquis and Ed Kratz break down one of the most exciting matchups of the weekend: 🏈 Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs – and who would’ve thought the Colts would be where they are right now? They also dive into:
🦅 Eagles talk with Ed Kratz
🌎 Walk-around-the-NFL – biggest games, biggest storylines
🏆 Playoff positioning & who’s trending at the right time This is your full NFL Saturday preview, served Balance style — real talk, real football, real perspective. Stick around… this is about to get really good.

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The march toward the College Football Playoff is getting real, and The Balance is right in the middle of it.
Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen break down one of the last big Saturdays before the playoff picture locks in. Featured matchups:
🏈 Oregon vs USC – speed, stars, and West Coast firepower
🐯 Oklahoma vs Missouri – SEC toughness and playoff implications Plus, they take a walk around the rest of the college football landscape, discuss bubble teams, dark horses, and scenarios for the national playoff, and hand out their weekly game predictions. And of course…
We close with another Stump Adam segment after successfully stumping him the last two weeks. Can he finally fight back? Or is it three in a row for Team Balance? Stick around… college football Saturdays don’t get better than this.

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It’s Week 12 of college football, and host Tom Marquis welcomes Adam Jividen — super Browns fan, Buckeyes fan, Guardians fan, Cavs fan, and our Great Prognosticator — to break down a massive slate of matchups. This week:
🏈 Alabama
🐂 Texas
☘️ Notre Dame
✌️ USC
🐤 Iowa
PLUS a bonus barnburner: Eastern Carolina vs Memphis in Greensboro — a sneaky game with big implications. Tom and Adam dive into playoff outlooks, coaching pressure, conference chaos, and who’s rising at the right time. The Balance CFB energy is strong — stick around, it’s about to get good.

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