Bernie chats with on3.com writer and Big Ten Network correspondent Tom Dienhart to preview Rivalry Week including The Game between the Buckeyes and Wolverines. Tom talks about how USC, ranked 6th in the latest CFP standings, faces a major test in #13 Notre Dame. Tom predicts Ohio State will prevail in The Game due to the Wolverines' inconsistent passing game.

Bernie looks at the week in college football, previews Wednesday night's Blues/Sabres matchup and tries to figure out what the Angels are thinking by acquiring outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Bernie reacts to the reviews of the Cardinals prospects' performances in the Arizona Fall League. Bernie is skeptical over how the reviews on Masyn Winn were all over the board as he questions if Winn's future is as an infielder or a pitcher.

Bernie reacts to Albert Pujols being named NL Comeback Player of the Year as he dives into detail on just how Pujols was able to turn back the clock and become a productive hitter for the first time in years.

Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues and soccer writer Tom Timmermann. Tom recaps the day's World Cup action including Saudi Arabia's stunning upset of Argentina. Tom recaps the USMNT's draw with Wales and offers up his keys for the USMNT to earn at least a point against England. He also offers up his take on if the Blues' turnaround is more indicative of the team's ability than what it showed during its eight-game losing streak.

Saturday Down South senior national columnist Connor O'Gara joins Bernie to preview the fourth College Football Playoff ranking. Connor previews this week's Ohio State-Michigan matchup as he explains why OSU is more primed to withstand the challenge from the team up north. Connor examines if LSU could find its way into the CFP if it beats Georgia despite having two losses.

Bernie talks about how the 49ers have a serious decision to make on the future of Jimmy Garoppolo after he has excelled since taking over for Trey Lance. Bernie also weighs in on Robert Griffin III's comments about Kyler Murray and how hard it is for a quarterback to make it to the next level.

Derrick Goold joins Bernie for some Cardinals Hot Stove talk. Derrick explains why he thinks it's realistic that the Cardinals could sign Christian Vazquez to help fill the club's catching vacancy. Derrick also examines how much the payroll could increase and what the team could do with the money. He then looks into the case for Scott Rolen to be elected by the BBWAA in the 2023 Hall of Fame class.

Bernie offers up his thoughts on the World Cup including USMNT settling for a draw versus Wales and Saudi Arabia's stunning upset over Argentina. Bernie also talks about what's been working well for the Blues after they extended their winning streak to seven Monday night versus Anaheim.

Bernie takes a look at the recently released 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and looks at the cases for newcomer Carlos Beltran, Scott Rolen and others. Bernie also goes into detail on why Cody Bellinger would not be a good acquisition for the Cardinals on anything more than a make-good contract.