The Clay Travis Show

Arch Manning delivered when Texas needed him most.

On this college football edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay breaks down Texas’ dramatic comeback victory over Ohio State and explains why the win should silence the premature criticism surrounding Arch Manning. With Texas now sitting atop Clay’s rankings, he also explains why college football needs to stop obsessing over undefeated records and start rewarding teams for playing difficult schedules.

Then, Clay reacts to Oklahoma State’s stunning upset of Oregon, what went wrong for the Ducks, Michigan’s victory over Oklahoma, John Mateer’s struggles, Missouri’s win over Kansas, and another strong weekend for the SEC.

Plus, Clay reveals his latest College Football Top 10 and SEC power rankings, with Texas at No. 1 overall, followed by LSU and Ohio State. He also weighs in on the controversial Tennessee-Texas kickoff time and discusses ESPN College GameDay’s decision to feature Sen. Ted Cruz for a conversation about proposed college-sports legislation.

It’s a full reaction to one of the wildest weekends of the college football season.

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Clay Travis opens the show by marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, reflecting on the extraordinary bravery of the first responders and passengers of Flight 93 and explaining why younger generations need to understand what America experienced that day. He also recommends The Looming Tower and The Only Plane in the Sky and revisits the unforgettable story of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther, “The Man in the Red Bandana.”

Then Clay turns to football, reacting to the 49ers’ win over the Rams in Australia and blasting the land acknowledgment delivered before the game. He argues that America should take notice of what happens when cultural institutions embrace these ideas and discusses seeing similar land acknowledgments on American college campuses.

Plus, Clay breaks down his biggest college football and NFL picks, including Alabama-Kentucky, Tennessee-Georgia Tech, Texas and LSU, before weighing in on the latest controversy surrounding the Lindsay Clancy trial and the holdout juror who refused to change his vote.

Finally, Clay reacts to John Fetterman appearing at the Republican Midterm Convention and asks whether the Pennsylvania Democrat may be politically closer to Republicans than his own party.

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Clay Travis is making his call: Texas will beat Ohio State.

Clay breaks down the massive SEC-Big Ten showdown, explains why he believes Arch Manning is headed for a Heisman Trophy season, and names Texas wide receiver Cam Coleman as a player who could explode against the Buckeyes.

Plus, Clay reacts to Drake Maye’s disastrous three-interception performance as the Patriots blow a 10-point lead against Seattle and questions whether New England was crowned as an NFL contender too soon. He also makes his Rams-49ers pick from Australia and reveals his Super Bowl prediction.

In college football, Clay weighs in on the Big Ten changing its instant replay process following the controversial Michigan-Western Michigan finish, the latest developments in LSU’s battle with the SEC, and why he likes Oklahoma to shut down Michigan.

Clay also reacts to the viral Lindsay Clancy juror interview and marks the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination with his thoughts on Kirk’s legacy and the conspiracy theories surrounding his murder.

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NFL Week 1 is here, and Todd Furman and Payne Insider are breaking down the biggest games, betting angles, matchups and storylines across the opening weekend.

The guys dive into Rams vs. 49ers and the challenges surrounding their trip to Australia, including Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense against a depleted San Francisco defense. They also break down Buccaneers vs. Bengals, with Baker Mayfield and Joe Burrow leading two offenses with plenty to prove.

Then it’s Bills vs. Texans, as Josh Allen faces a Houston defense that has given him problems while C.J. Stroud looks to take advantage of a Buffalo defense adjusting to a new system. Plus, Todd and Payne examine Packers vs. Vikings, Kyler Murray’s opportunity in Minnesota, Jordan Love and Green Bay’s offense, and the betting implications surrounding one of the NFC North’s biggest early-season matchups.

Get the numbers, matchup analysis, market movement and betting insight you need before placing your NFL Week 1 bets on this edition of the Bet the Board Podcast.

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College Football Week 2 is loaded, and Bet the Board breaks down the biggest games, betting lines and matchups across the country.

Adam Kramer and Brad Powers start with the heavyweight showdown between Texas and Ohio State, examining Arch Manning, the Buckeyes’ offensive line, Steve Sarkisian’s pressure to win a marquee game and the key matchup advantages that could determine who comes out on top.

Then it’s Michigan vs. Oklahoma, as the guys react to the controversial ending of Michigan-Western Michigan and assess Bryce Underwood’s struggles ahead of a difficult matchup against Brent Venables’ Oklahoma defense.

Plus, they handicap Texas A&M vs. Arizona State, BYU vs. Arizona and Mississippi State vs. Minnesota, including a closer look at rising Mississippi State quarterback Camario Taylor. The guys also revisit the biggest Week 1 takeaways, including LSU’s dominant performance, questions surrounding Oregon and Clemson, and Notre Dame’s season opener.

Finally, Brad delivers his Week 2 best bets, including why Appalachian State +7.5 against East Carolina stands out as a potential live underdog.

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The NFL is officially back, and Clay Travis breaks down the Seattle Seahawks’ season-opening matchup with the New England Patriots, including what to expect from Sam Darnold, Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel.

Then Clay dives into a packed college football slate. LSU backs down in its legal battle with the SEC over the eligibility of players who participated in NFL training camps, avoiding a showdown that Clay says could have put the Tigers’ SEC membership at risk. He also reacts to the MAC’s formal challenge over the controversial ending of Michigan–Western Michigan and explains why an annual SEC vs. Big Ten Challenge could become college football’s version of the Ryder Cup.

Plus, Clay discusses the possibility of a 24-team College Football Playoff and weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy case following comments from jurors after the trial.

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Clay Travis breaks down a huge opening week of college football, starting with SMU’s 27-24 road victory over Florida State and what the loss could mean for Mike Norvell as frustration continues to build among Seminoles fans. Clay examines FSU’s upcoming schedule and why the situation surrounding Norvell could become one of the biggest coaching stories of the season.

Then Clay unveils his college football rankings, putting LSU at No. 1 based on what teams have actually accomplished on the field, followed by Miami, Notre Dame, Virginia and Ole Miss. He also reveals his latest SEC Power Rankings after the conference opened the season undefeated.

Plus, Clay reacts to Lane Kiffin’s viral LSU locker-room speech and explains why he believes the supposedly “leaked” video may not have been accidental. Is Kiffin intentionally turning LSU into the villain of college football—and could that mentality help propel the Tigers toward a championship run?

Clay also gives his Seahawks-Patriots betting picks and reacts to the Ole Miss fan who became an overnight social-media sensation after appearing for only seconds on ESPN.

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Clay Travis is sounding off after a wild opening weekend of college football — and he says Western Michigan was ROBBED.

Clay breaks down the controversial ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan after the Big Ten restored one second to the clock and gave the Wolverines another Hail Mary attempt. He explains why he believes the decision was indefensible, examines the Big Ten’s explanation and weighs what the controversy means for trust in college football officiating.

Then, Clay reacts to LSU’s absolute destruction of Clemson. Is LSU already one of the best teams in America under Lane Kiffin? And has the modern era of NIL and the transfer portal officially passed Dabo Swinney by? Clay explains why LSU-Clemson may represent the ultimate contrast between two completely different approaches to modern college football.

Plus, Ole Miss survives Louisville in one of the weekend’s best games, Auburn outlasts Baylor, Notre Dame pulls away from Wisconsin, Miami’s Malachi Toney explodes for a record-setting performance, and Tennessee freshman quarterback Faison Brandon delivers a five-touchdown debut.

Clay also takes aim at college football’s disappointing Week 1 schedule and proposes a Big Ten vs. SEC challenge that could transform opening weekend.

And Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter turns an NCAA suspension over a $427 flight into something positive by pledging $427 per tackle to cancer research — prompting Clay to announce that he’ll match Carter’s donation for every tackle this season.

It’s a packed Labor Day edition of The Clay Travis Show covering Michigan, LSU, Lane Kiffin, Clemson, Dabo Swinney, Tennessee and everything that mattered from college football’s opening weekend.

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Clay Travis reacts to the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. With 11 jurors reportedly prepared to find Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity and one juror refusing to agree, Clay examines the case, the insanity defense, personal responsibility, and why he believes the outcome raises much larger questions about how the law treats parents accused of killing their children.

Then, Clay turns to a wild opening stretch of college football. He unloads on Georgia Tech's late-game decision-making against Colorado and reacts to UMass stunning Rutgers 37-21 as a massive road underdog. After Rutgers paid UMass $1.55 million for the game, Clay revisits the controversy surrounding Greg Schiano and explains why he believes Tennessee fans were vindicated for rejecting Schiano years ago.

Plus, the battle over Lane Kiffin and LSU's roster intensifies. After a Louisiana judge cleared Da'Quan Wright and Xavier Harris to return to college football, Clay explains why he believes LSU is taking an enormous risk by potentially playing the former NFL-affiliated players — including possible consequences from the SEC.

Clay also delivers his college football betting picks, including his “Double Blood Bank Guarantee” on Clemson +10 against LSU and Florida State +3 against SMU.

Also on the show: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's departure, Diana Russini's future, Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers salary-cap controversy, and Clay's reaction to Pablo Torre's reporting.

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The SEC is suing LSU and Lane Kiffin in a stunning legal battle that could reshape college football — and attorney-turned-sports commentator Clay Travis breaks down exactly what’s happening.

On this edition of The Clay Travis Show, Clay explains the dueling court proceedings involving LSU, the SEC and the eligibility of players who pursued NFL careers before attempting to return to college football. The controversy centers in part on former Ole Miss tight end Da’Quan Wright, who entered the NFL Draft, participated in Cleveland Browns training camp and was later signed by LSU after being cut.

The SEC argues that allowing players to go through the NFL Draft and training camp before returning to college could create a precedent in which athletes effectively get to test professional football before deciding whether to resume their college careers. Clay explains why the conference views that possibility as a major threat to the structure of college athletics.

The fight has become so contentious that the SEC filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin and university officials, while another proceeding unfolds in Baton Rouge. Clay examines the extraordinary possibility of penalties for LSU — and even discusses whether the conference could ultimately consider the nuclear option of removing LSU from the SEC.

Clay also gives his College Football Week 1 picks, including Georgia Tech vs. Colorado, Clemson and Florida State vs. SMU.

Plus, Clay reacts to Ryan Reynolds calling the 1980s a “brutal” era, argues that the ’80s and ’90s were among America's greatest decades, and weighs in on the viral debate surrounding male cheerleaders in the NFL.

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