This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis welcomes back Adam Jividen — Super Browns, Cavs, Guardians, and Buckeyes fan, the Great Pronosticator, and an all-around great dad. We’re breaking down another jam-packed weekend of college football action with some of the biggest matchups in the country:

• Ohio State vs. Illinois — Can the Buckeyes stay dominant in the Big Ten?
• Indiana vs. Oregon — The Hoosiers face a high-powered Ducks offense.
• Alabama vs. Missouri — Crimson Tide versus Tigers, an SEC showdown with playoff implications.
• Oklahoma vs. Texas — The Red River Rivalry renewed, and bragging rights on the line in the Big 12.

Plus, we’re putting Adam’s college football knowledge to the test in our returning fan-favorite game, “Stump Adam”, featuring some of the most obscure college team names out there. And don’t miss our $5 DraftKings picks of the week — our best bets, long shots, and can’t-miss plays. Stick around — we’re headed to the gridiron, and it’s about to get real!

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This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com, straight from Charlotte as the NASCAR Playoffs roll into high gear. We’ll catch up with Steve on all the latest from trackside and break down the action in both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series as drivers battle through the Round of 12. Who’s in, who’s out, and who’s got momentum heading into the next stage? Stick around — it’s about to get really fast!

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It’s Week 5 in the NFL and The Balance is here to break it all down. Host Tom Marquis welcomes back Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and our official NFL insider. We’ll dive deep into the Eagles’ season so far, the Colts’ highs and lows, and the bigger picture across the league — who’s trending up, who’s spiraling down, and which teams look playoff bound. Then, we’ll top it off with some October drama on the diamond, as the Philadelphia Phillies and LA Dodgers take center stage in the MLB playoffs. Football passion meets baseball intensity in this can’t-miss 30 minutes!

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This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis welcomes back Adam Jividen, one of our favorite super-fans and sharp sports minds. We’ll dive into a stacked weekend of college football, featuring ranked showdowns like Alabama vs. Vanderbilt and Miami vs. Florida State. We’ll also check in on Ohio State’s matchup with Minnesota and Texas Tech’s latest test, plus give some love to other key teams shaking up the rankings. Then, we’ll pivot to the diamond, where the MLB playoffs are officially underway — with the Guardians and other contenders heating up in October baseball. It’s football fireworks, playoff drama, and plenty of fan passion.

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Tom Marquis, host of The Balance, is joined by Ed Kracz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated, to break down all the action from Week 4 in the NFL. From the Eagles’ latest win to the Colts’ tough loss, we go around the league to recap every storyline that mattered. Three segments, thirty minutes, one complete Week 4 wrap-up

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The Balance host, Tom Marquis, sits down with Indy’s own Tony Donahue to break down the biggest stories in sports. From the Colts’ strong start and October baseball chaos to the Indiana Fever’s rise — and a check-in on IndyCar’s “funny season” drama — this episode covers it all in three packed segments. Stick around… it’s about to get good.

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On this week’s episode of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by the one and only Adam Jividen—Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavaliers fan, all-around great dad, and the Great Pronosticator. We’re breaking down the Big Three college football showdowns:

• Ohio State vs. Washington – Can the Buckeyes flex their muscle against the Huskies’ high-powered attack?
• Oregon vs. Penn State – Ducks speed vs. Nittany Lions toughness.
• Alabama vs. Georgia – The SEC showdown that could define the playoff picture.

Plus, we’ll close it out with an NFL check-in—talking Browns, Colts, and all the biggest storylines around the league. It’s wall-to-wall football in this week’s Saturday Drop—don’t miss it!

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In this week’s episode of The Balance, Tom Marquis sits down with Tony Donohue to break down a wild week in college football — the biggest upsets, breakout performances, and how the playoff picture is shifting. Then, they switch gears to IndyCar’s “funny season” — confirmed moves, rumors, and what’s at stake for teams heading into 2026. Finally, a full preview of IMSA’s TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis: what makes this year’s race unique, which classes and drivers to watch, and how the endurance format plays into the title chase. Also some quick takes on the Colts and other Indiana teams rounding out local sports chatter.

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This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis sits down with Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest, to dig into the heat of the NASCAR Playoffs. With the Round of 16 in Cup and Round of 8 in the Truck Series wrapping up, there’s drama, risk, and redemption under the lights at Bristol. We’ll break down the storylines you need to know, preview the races (Cup, Xfinity, Trucks), and figure out who’s in, who’s scrambling, and what to expect when the pressure is on.

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Week 3 of college football is here, and The Balance crew is breaking it all down! Host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen—Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavs fan, Great Dad, and The Great Pronosticator—to dive into the most important games of the weekend. From Georgia vs. Tennessee, Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M, LSU vs. Florida, and Miami vs. USF, we’ve got all the storylines, breakdowns, and betting angles covered. We’re also bringing back The Balance Bets—our against-the-spread picks and upset specials. Stick around, it’s about to get good!

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