The Dan Patrick Show

The Dallas Cowboys agree to extend defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, and while the clock is ticking for “America’s Team,” Dan thinks they can do some real damage this year. After giving the NFL the open door to Christmas, the NBA pulls out all the stops for their holiday day game schedule with the LeBron James led Sixers taking on his former squad Lakers in Los Angeles.

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New Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham doesn’t see the value in playing up the hate in the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, and Dan agrees with him as he wonders how much that rivalry really needs the heat these days. College football analyst Charles Davis joins Dan to talk about the biggest questions facing college football this season, the Big Ten versus the SEC, and who has the best uniforms right now in college football.

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Scottie Pippen makes his argument for his place above LeBron James, but Dan isn’t buying it, largely because he doesn’t view the Bulls as Scottie’s team in the same way that it was Michael Jordan’s team. College football insider Bruce Feldman joins Dan to discuss the impending college football season and what we should expect from Penn State, what’s on stake for Bill Belichick at North Carolina, and the ongoing slap-fight between the Big Ten and the SEC that also includes their media partners.

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DP and the Danettes discuss Quinnen Williams' contract extension with the Cowboys. College football analyst Charles Davis discusses the ever-changing landscape of college football and thinks the Big Ten will continue their dominant streak. College football reporter Bruce Feldman sees Penn State as a playoff sleeper and breaks down his 2026 CFB "Freak List."

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Dan weighs in on the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony and has no problem with Adam Vinatieri taking shots during his acceptance speech. And Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers admits part of the reason he returned for this season was to play for Mike McCarthy again.

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Hall of Fame running back Roger Craig reveals his vascular dementia diagnosis, and DP talks about how we lose track of the lives of the greats of yesteryear when they leave our televisions. College football broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit joins Dan to talk about the failure of the college sports bill and how SEC fans are getting tired of the Big Ten crushing them as Kirk’s dog Peter steals the show.

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Newly enshrined Pro Football Hall of Fame kicker Adam Vinatieri drops by to talk about his experiences in Canton over the weekend and address any fallout from his speech on Saturday. And DP talks about the issues plaguing the WNBA and the people trying to use the league to promote their own agendas.

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DP and the Danettes recap the Pro Football HOF induction weekend. College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit dives into the latest stories around the CFP and identifies Trinidad Chambliss as a potential breakout player. Recently enshrined Pro Football Hall of Fame kicker Adam Vinatieri gives the behind the scenes on his induction speech and looks back on some of the most difficult kicks of his career. 

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New Pro Football Hall of Famer, Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald drops by to talk with Dan about his upcoming induction and talk a little bit about his extraordinary career. Dan talks to Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara’s bookie, Matt Bowyer about what really went on during the gambling scandal that ultimately had both men spending time in jail. And Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk reports in from the golf course and keeps his handicap secret, talks about the resurgence of the RB position in the NFL as Bijan Robinson gets paid, plus talks about his “welcome to the NFL” moment.

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Dan thoroughly enjoyed last night’s NFL preseason opener but warns Cardinals fans not to get too excited about rookie QB Carson Beck’s performance, a warning Marvin Prince has decided to ignore as he calls for Beck to immediately be named QB1 over Jacoby Brissett. And Nick Saban isn’t hiding his expectations for Alabama despite no longer being officially affiliated with the University.

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