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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Dolphins and Bills.

Tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup features a high-stakes AFC East showdown between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. Josh Allen and the Bills sit atop the AFC East with an undefeated 2-0 record while the Dolphins sit at the bottom of the division with an 0-2 record. What is Mike McDaniel talking about? Will you be watching this game? Who will win? Do the Dolphins stand a chance?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Thursday night football tomorrow night, wnba playoffs, Dabo Swinney and more.

This week’s Thursday Night Football matchup features a high-stakes AFC East showdown between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills. Will you be watching this game?

Last night in the WNBA Playoffs, two first-round series were extended to decisive Game 3s after impressive performances by underdog teams. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 77-60, securing their first playoff win since 2015. Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm pulled off a major upset by beating the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 86-83 to steal the win. With both wins, Indiana and Seattle have pushed their respective series to winner-take-all Game 3s, setting the stage for high-stakes matchups.

Tonight’s WNBA Playoff action features two pivotal Game 2 matchups. The New York Liberty will host the Phoenix Mercury at 8:00 PM ET, with the Liberty looking to close out the series after a dramatic overtime win in Game 1. However, New York may be without star forward Breanna Stewart, who is questionable due to a knee injury. Later in the evening, the Minnesota Lynx travel to face the Golden State Valkyries at 10:00 PM ET. Minnesota will look to sweep the series, while the Valkyries hope to bounce back and force a deciding Game 3. 

After a 1-2 start to the 2025 season with losses to LSU and Georgia Tech, Dabo Swinney responded to growing criticism of the program. He defended Clemson’s decade of success—including multiple ACC titles and national championships—and dismissed critics as fair-weather fans. Swinney insisted the struggles are temporary, not a sign of decline, and emphasized that Clemson is “built to last.” He also challenged the idea that the program should be held to a standard of perfection, saying, “If they’re tired of winning, they can send me on my way.” Clemson's next football game is scheduled for this Saturday, September 20, 2025, when they will host the Syracuse Orange at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. If Clemson loses again, what does that mean for Dabo Swinney and the Tigers?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss this weekend's matchup between NC State vs Duke.

Duke and NC State are set to face off in football this Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 PM ET. This matchup marks Duke’s first ACC conference game of the 2025 season and will serve as a key early test for both teams as they begin their conference schedules. In addition to the game itself, Duke will be celebrating Homecoming and Education Appreciation Day, adding to the significance of the event for fans and the university community. Who wins this game: NC State or Duke? Is Duke ready for State?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers football program.

Dabo Swinney recently addressed the growing criticism surrounding Clemson football following the team’s disappointing 1-2 start to the 2025 season, which included losses to LSU and Georgia Tech. In his remarks, Swinney strongly defended the program’s track record and fired back at those he referred to as “doubters.” He reminded critics of Clemson’s sustained success over the past decade—highlighting eight ACC titles, seven College Football Playoff appearances, four national championship game appearances, and two national titles—as evidence that the program is far from failing. Swinney made it clear that he hears the outside noise but dismissed many critics as not truly being “all-in” with the team, especially if they’re turning on the program after a few early setbacks. “If they’re tired of winning, they can send me on my way,” he said, pointing to Clemson’s overall excellence as the standard. Swinney also emphasized that the current adversity is just a temporary setback, not a sign of decline.

Clemson's next football game is scheduled for this Saturday, September 20, 2025, when they will host the Syracuse Orange at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. This game marks Clemson's first home conference matchup of the season. The Tigers are 10-2 all-time against Syracuse, including a perfect 5-0 record at home. The game is set to kick off at 11:00 AM ET. Clemson enters this game with a 1-2 record, including a narrow loss to Georgia Tech, and is looking to rebound in ACC play. If Clemson loses again, what does that mean for Dabo Swinney and the Tigers? Is Clemson in trouble? Is Clemson on the downfall?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Dabo Swinney firing back at critics. 

Dabo Swinney recently addressed the growing criticism surrounding Clemson football following the team’s disappointing 1-2 start to the 2025 season, which included losses to LSU and Georgia Tech. In his remarks, Swinney strongly defended the program’s track record and fired back at those he referred to as “doubters.” He reminded critics of Clemson’s sustained success over the past decade—highlighting eight ACC titles, seven College Football Playoff appearances, four national championship game appearances, and two national titles—as evidence that the program is far from failing. Swinney made it clear that he hears the outside noise but dismissed many critics as not truly being “all-in” with the team, especially if they’re turning on the program after a few early setbacks. “If they’re tired of winning, they can send me on my way,” he said, pointing to Clemson’s overall excellence as the standard.

Swinney also emphasized that the current adversity is just a temporary setback, not a sign of decline. He said Clemson is “built to last” and fully capable of bouncing back. He framed the criticism as an opportunity to reveal who’s genuinely committed to the team and who only supports it when things are going perfectly. Additionally, Swinney pushed back on the notion that Clemson should be held to an unrealistic standard. He questioned whether fans and the media are expecting perfection, even though such sustained dominance is rare in college football. Is Dabo Swinney right? Did he handle the criticism fairly?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the backlash Tom Brady is getting from critics because of his dual roles with the NFL.

Tom Brady is facing growing criticism for his current off-the-field roles, particularly due to concerns about potential conflicts of interest and his overall influence in the NFL's media and team operations. Since retiring, Brady has taken on a number of high-profile positions: he became a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders in late 2024, signed a long-term broadcasting deal with Fox Sports as their lead NFL analyst, and has been involved in international promotional events like the upcoming flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia.

The most significant criticism centers on the perceived conflict of interest between his roles as a team owner and a broadcaster. Fans, analysts, and even some within the NFL community question whether Brady can remain impartial in his commentary—especially when discussing teams that the Raiders compete with directly. This concern was heightened after Brady was spotted in the Raiders’ coaching box during a Monday Night Football game, wearing a headset and appearing to engage with the coaching staff. Though the NFL confirmed this did not violate any current rules due to his limited ownership status, it has sparked calls for clearer boundaries and greater transparency. Some critics argue that his access to game plans and coaches' meetings could give the Raiders an unfair advantage or at least undermine the integrity of his role as an "objective" analyst.

Fox Sports and the NFL have defended Brady, noting that his actions are within policy and that precedent exists for dual roles. However, the scrutiny around him continues to grow, and the debate over whether he can fairly serve both as a broadcaster and team owner remains very much alive. Should Brady be allowed to have this dual role?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss which team song is better — Raiders or Commanders — and break down the AP Top 25 college football rankings.

The Top 25 College Footbal Poll is out! Who is in the top 5? Who is #1? Where are the Alabama Crimson Tide? Alabama is off this weekend, but how will they do against Georgia the following weekend? Notre Dame has no wins this season but is still in the top 25. Should they be?

Kmac's Washington Commanders have a song. Reese's Las Vegas Raiders have a song. Which anthem is better?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss which of the four teams from last night’s NFL games should be most concerned about their season.

Last night in the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off a dramatic 20-19 win over the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football. The game was decided in the final seconds, as Rachaad White punched in a 2-yard touchdown run with just six seconds remaining, capping off an 80-yard game-winning drive led by Baker Mayfield. Mayfield had a strong outing, throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, and extending the drive with a crucial 4th-and-10 scramble. The Texans' struggles in the red zone, penalties and late-game defensive lapses allowed the Bucs to steal the victory. How good is Baker Mayfield? Are thr Bucs a problem in the NFC?

In the other Monday night matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9. The Chargers’ defense played a dominant role, picking off Raiders QB Geno Smith three times and limiting him to just 180 passing yards. While L.A.'s offense wasn’t explosive, they were still able to control the game enough to secure a comfortable victory. How good are the Chargers? Why is Reese giving up on the Raiders?

Among the four teams that played in the NFL last night, which team should be the most concerned?

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss the toxicity of the Alabama Crimson Tide fanbase and if the Buccaneers or Chargers will go further.

Many people find the Dallas Cowboys insufferable. Are the Alabama Crimson Tide entering Cowboy territory? Are Alabama fans the new Cowboy fans?

Both the Buccaneers and Chargers are 2-0 to start the NFL season. Which team do you have faith in to go further: Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Los Angeles Chargers?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the top 10 teams in AP top 25.

The Top 25 College Footbal Poll is out! Who is in the top 5? Who is #1? Where are the Alabama Crimson Tide? Alabama is off this weekend, but how will they do against Georgia the following weekend? Notre Dame has no wins this season but is still in the top 25. Should they be?