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Reese and Alex discuss the college football rankings, Alabama's win, Penn State's loss and more. 

The Alabama Crimson Tide secured 30-14 victory over No. 16 Vanderbilt this weekend, improving their record and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Alabama is ranked #8. Is that fair ranking? How does Reese feel about the win?

Penn State was upset this weekend by UCLA, falling in a dramatic 42-37 loss. This loss was especially harsh for Penn State, as it knocked them out of the Top 25 rankings and marked a significant setback in their season trajectory. Is Penn State in trouble? Is the James Franklin criticism warranted?

The North Carolina Tar Heels suffered a brutal defeat this weekend, losing 38–10 at home to the Clemson Tigers. This game featured the highly anticipated matchup between coaches Bill Belichick and Dabo Swinney. With the loss, UNC falls to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in ACC play. What should we think about UNC?

Reese and Alex discuss the NFL weekend and if the Eagles are in trouble.

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered a surprising 21-17 loss to the Denver Broncos yesterday, marking their first defeat of the 2025 season. Despite holding a 17-3 lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Eagles were unable to close out the game. The Eagles’ offense stalled late in the game, failing to convert on two key red zone trips, including a failed final Hail Mary attempt. A.J. Brown had a relatively quiet day, recording just 43 receiving yards. His performance drew criticism from fans, particularly after a play where he appeared to slow down on a potential deep pass. In the game's final moments, Brown and DeVonta Smith collided in the end zone during a Hail Mary attempt, preventing either from making a catch. Is AJ Brown happy in Philadelphia? Are the Eagles in trouble?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss college football ratings being up, Ty Simpson, the 49ers win last night, and make picks for this weekend's ACC football matchups.

College Football is in full effect! This weekend, the North Carolina Tar Heels will host the Clemson Tigers. The NC State Wolfpack have a tune up game against the Campbell Camels. And the Duke Blue Devils will head out west to face the California Golden Bears. What ACC college football matchups will you be watching this weekend?

The Alabama Crimson Tide are set to host the Vanderbilt Commodores tomorrow, October 4, in a highly anticipated SEC matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET.  Alabama enters the game looking to rebound from that 2024 loss and maintain their playoff hopes. Will Alabama avenge last season’s loss?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Tatiana Jackson.

Tatiana Jackson joins the Sports Shop to discuss the HBCU SAS Invitational.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Carson Beck ahead of Miami's game against Florida State.

Carson Beck, the Miami Hurricanes quarterback, and his now ex-girlfriend were publicly dating around mid-2024. However, by early 2025, breakup rumors began circulating. What can Pam tell us?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss speak with Ian Parks and discuss his NFL picks for this weekend. 

Who wins this weekend: Bill Belichick's UNC North Carolina Tar Heels or Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers? What college football games will you be watching?

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: Miami Dolphins or Carolina Panthers? Dallas Cowboys or New York Jets? Houston Texans or Baltimore Ravens? Dillon Gabriel is making his first career start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. The Browns are playing the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at 9AM in London. Will Dillon Gabriel throw for 197.5 yards against Minnesota?

Why have the college football ratings been growing?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the UNC vs Clemson game and the Alabama vs Vanderbilt games this weekend.

The upcoming matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) and Clemson Tigers is drawing attention as Clemson makes their first visit to Kenan Stadium since 2019. Historically, Clemson has dominated this series, leading 40-19-1 and winning the last six meetings. Dabo Swinney and Clemson have been struggling recently sporting a 1-3 record, a surprising and disappointing start after being ranked No. 4 in the preseason. Who will win tomorrow at noon?

The Alabama Crimson Tide are set to host the Vanderbilt Commodores tomorrow, October 4, in a highly anticipated SEC matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET. Vanderbilt comes into the game undefeated at 5-0 and riding the momentum of last season’s upset win over Alabama, where they shocked the Tide 40-35 and snapped a decades-long losing streak in the series. Alabama, meanwhile, enters the game looking to rebound from that 2024 loss and maintain their playoff hopes. Will Alabama avenge last season’s loss?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Taylor Swift's new album, the rams loss to the 49ers, the MLB Playoffs and more.

Reese is a Swiftie and Taylor recently dropped her newest album titled, “The Life of a Showgirl.” What does he think?

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 26-23 in overtime last night. The 49ers pulled off the upset win missing many offensive weapons including starting quarterback Brock Purdy and star tight end George Kittle. The Niners now sit atop the NFC West division with a 4-1 record. What went wrong for the Rams?

The remaining three MLB Wild Card series were decided in Game 3s yesterday. The Detroit Tigers defeated the Guardians 6-3 to advance, the Yankees shut out the Red Sox 4-0 and the Cubs shut down the Padres and came away with a 3-1 victory to clinch the series. With all Wild Card series concluded, the Division Series matchups are now set. The Dodgers will face the Phillies, the Cubs will square off against the Brewers, the Tigers will take on the Mariners and the Yankees will meet the Blue Jays. All four series are scheduled to begin tomorrow. How far will the Yankees go?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Shedeur Sanders’ silent media response was a bold statement or a bad look, unpack Rex Ryan’s sharp criticism and more.

Shedeur Sanders has been making headlines recently following a string of controversial and highly discussed moments in the media. After the Cleveland Browns announced that rookie Dillon Gabriel would start at quarterback over veteran Joe Flacco, Sanders, who is currently third on the depth chart, drew attention by responding to post-practice media questions without speaking, he mimed his answers instead. This silent response stirred reactions across the sports world, with some interpreting it as a jab at media criticism and others seeing it as unprofessional. On Get Up, Rex Ryan was critical of Sanders. What did Rex Ryan say about Sanders? Is he right? Did Shedeur handle the interview correctly?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Dr. Stroman discusses recent poor fan conduct in sports. How do we deal with unruly fans and poor fan conduct?