Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael discuss the Atlanta Falcons' decision to name Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback ahead of their matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Kevin Stefanski joins the Midday Show to detail the timing of the decision and the challenges of preparing for Thursday Night Football on a short week. They also analyze key college football matchups, including Georgia's clash with Oklahoma and John Sumrall's reaction to betting lines at Florida.
(00:01:50) Penix Named Starter
(00:05:10) Kevin Stefanski Interview
(00:08:50) Short Week Challenges
(00:13:15) Penix Return Reaction
(00:17:40) Offensive Juice Analysis
(00:24:35) College Football Roundup
(00:29:15) SEC Game Previews
(00:36:35) The Back Page
(00:41:20) Manningcast Guest Highlights
(00:46:00) Weird Sports Stories

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael discuss the Atlanta Falcons' decision to name Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback ahead of their matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Kevin Stefanski joins the Midday Show to detail the timing of the decision and the challenges of preparing for Thursday Night Football on a short week. They also analyze key college football matchups, including Georgia's clash with Oklahoma and John Sumrall's reaction to betting lines at Florida. (00:01:50) Penix Named Starter (00:05:10) Kevin Stefanski Interview (00:08:50) Short Week Challenges (00:13:15) Penix Return Reaction (00:17:40) Offensive Juice Analysis (00:24:35) College Football Roundup (00:29:15) SEC Game Previews (00:36:35) The Back Page (00:41:20) Manningcast Guest Highlights (00:46:00) Weird Sports Stories

Hour 2 - Kevin Stefanski: Michael Penix Jr. Is Ready to Roll Against Green Bay

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael react to the Atlanta Falcons' devastating 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and the ensuing quarterback controversy involving Cooper Rush and Jack Strand. They debate who should start at Lambeau Field while also recapping the Atlanta Braves clinching the NL East and the Georgia Bulldogs' road victory in Arkansas.
(00:01:50) Falcons Loss Reaction
(00:05:45) Lambeau Field QB Dilemma
(00:10:05) Jack Strand Assessment
(00:18:15) Home Opener Fan Reaction
(00:24:42) Braves and Bulldogs Recaps
(00:32:30) Listener Calls on Strand
(00:40:45) Falcons Defense Debate

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael react to the Atlanta Falcons' devastating 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and the ensuing quarterback controversy involving Cooper Rush and Jack Strand. They debate who should start at Lambeau Field while also recapping the Atlanta Braves clinching the NL East and the Georgia Bulldogs' road victory in Arkansas. (00:01:50) Falcons Loss Reaction (00:05:45) Lambeau Field QB Dilemma (00:10:05) Jack Strand Assessment (00:18:15) Home Opener Fan Reaction (00:24:42) Braves and Bulldogs Recaps (00:32:30) Listener Calls on Strand (00:40:45) Falcons Defense Debate

Hour 1 - Falcons QB Situation Is a disaster After 34-3 Loss; Braves win division!

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy take a look at how Falcons Owner Arthur Blank reacted to the loss to the Commanders on Sunday, some of the more surprising results from Week 6 in the NFL, and Backpage with Beau.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy take a look at how Falcons Owner Arthur Blank reacted to the loss to the Commanders on Sunday, some of the more surprising results from Week 6 in the NFL, and Backpage with Beau.

Falcons defense playing well, but nothing like the Browns defense

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy chat about the progress of Desmond Ridder despite looking awful in yesterday’s loss, their takeaways from the results in College Football this weekend, and AMA.

In Hour 3, Andy and Randy chat about the progress of Desmond Ridder despite looking awful in yesterday’s loss, their takeaways from the results in College Football this weekend, and AMA.

This is about progression for Desmond Ridder, is there any?

Andy, Randy, and Abe chat about some puzzling coaching decisions in the CFB and NFL ranks this weekend and the grand rise of the backyard firepit across this country.

Andy, Randy, and Abe chat about some puzzling coaching decisions in the CFB and NFL ranks this weekend and the grand rise of the backyard firepit across this country.

Off the Cuff - Are you sure you're smarter than us?

Ask Me Anything and takeaways of the day featuring Andy, Randy, Beau, and Abe.

Ask Me Anything and takeaways of the day featuring Andy, Randy, Beau, and Abe.

AMA: Best advice for new parents whose babies won’t sleep

Andy and Randy discuss some of the bigger games and results from College Football this weekend.

Andy and Randy discuss some of the bigger games and results from College Football this weekend.

We all want to see Oregon and Washington play again

Andy and Randy explain why Desmond Ridder’s struggles against Washington wasn’t regression, but part of the process for young QB’s and the Falcons have to find a way to work through that without costing themselves the season.

Andy and Randy explain why Desmond Ridder’s struggles against Washington wasn’t regression, but part of the process for young QB’s and the Falcons have to find a way to work through that without costing themselves the season.

Isn't this just the ups and downs of a young QB?

Andy and Randy visit the Backpage with Beau Johnson

Andy and Randy visit the Backpage with Beau Johnson

Backpage: Nice of Deion Sanders to show up on SNL

Andy and Randy run through some of the games across the NFL on Sunday, how they played out, and what storylines may have changed based on how they finished.

Andy and Randy run through some of the games across the NFL on Sunday, how they played out, and what storylines may have changed based on how they finished.

NFL No Huddle: Surprising results from Week 6 in the NFL

Andy and Randy break down Falcons Owner Arthur Blank’s comments about the Falcons loss yesterday and his patience in an NFL season that still has 10+ games to go.

Andy and Randy break down Falcons Owner Arthur Blank’s comments about the Falcons loss yesterday and his patience in an NFL season that still has 10+ games to go.

Arthur Blank remaining patient amidst Falcons struggles

Andy and Randy discuss the injury to Brock Bowers, his timeline to return, and how Georgia’s offense will look without him.

Andy and Randy discuss the injury to Brock Bowers, his timeline to return, and how Georgia’s offense will look without him.

How will UGA fare without Brock Bowers?

Former NFL and Georgia tight end Randy McMichael and co-host Andy Bunker have been holding down middays since 2019, delivering their thoughts on the Falcons, Braves, Hawks, Bulldogs and national sports. Join them from 11a to 2p Monday-Friday for free-flowing banter and insightful analysis on 92.9 The Game

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