Mike, Ali, and Beau react to the Big Ten conference and SEC conference approving a ban on pro players returning to college to play, and explain why they think LSU Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin is the poster child for NFL players returning to college football.

Mike, Ali, and Beau talk about what Atlanta Falcons defensive players they think will be fighting for a 53-man roster spot in the team’s final preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Friday.

Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at home last night in game one of their three game series, and explain why they think Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies’ clutch hitting and the Dodgers’ bad infield defense was the difference in the game last night.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026.

HR1 - Michael Penix & Tua both need snaps in Dolphins game before QB1 can be decided

In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau preview the Atlanta Braves’ three game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers that starts tonight, explain why they think the Braves need their starting pitcher tonight Bryce Elder to set the tone and get the series started off right, talk about how Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked in his first practice yesterday where he did 11 on 11 work for the first time this season, explain why they think the Falcons must see Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa play in the preseason finale versus the Miami Dolphins on Friday before the team gives up on Tua, talk about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in college football and go over the biggest college football headlines, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali’s Mac Drop!

HR2 - Falcons new regime utilizing preseason games more than previous regimes is refreshing

In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked in his first practice yesterday where he did 11 on 11 work for the first time this season, and explain why they think Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski playing starters in the preseason is a refreshing and helpful change from the last two regime’s approach to the preseason. Then, Ali tests Mike, Dylan, and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also continues to preview the Atlanta Braves’ three game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers that starts tonight, explain why they think the Braves core may be on their final chapter if they don't make deep playoff run this season, and then close out hour two by talking about the biggest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR3 - Falcons not rushing their QB competition best thing they could’ve done

In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked in his first practice yesterday where he did 11 on 11 work for the first time this season, and explain why they think the Falcons and Kevin Stefanski have handled their quarterback competition perfectly. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues hour three by spending some time with former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and now analyst for BravesVision Peter Moylan! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Peter discuss what the Braves have to do to win this series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting tonight, what Peter credits to the Braves having the best pitching staff in baseball since the All-Star break, why Braves starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has been so good since being traded to the Braves at the trade deadline, how Peter would construct the Braves batting lineup right now based on how the team has been hitting lately, what the gameplan is for Braves shortstop Ha Seong Kim, how Ha Seong Kim is viewed within the Braves organization, how much pressure is on the Braves right now to win this series versus the Dodgers with the Philadelphia Phillies getting hot and cutting the Braves division lead down to 3.5 games, if Peter thinks Matt Olson is pimping his home runs a little bit when he makes that disgusted face he hits when he hits a home run, and what Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder needs to do to have a good outing against the Dodgers tonight and help the Braves get a big win. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know’, and by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike, Ali, and Beau about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know’, and answers people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and now analyst for BravesVision Peter Moylan! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Peter discuss what the Braves have to do to win this series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting tonight, what Peter credits to the Braves having the best pitching staff in baseball since the All-Star break, why Braves starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has been so good since being traded to the Braves at the trade deadline, how Peter would construct the Braves batting lineup right now based on how the team has been hitting lately, what the gameplan is for Braves shortstop Ha Seong Kim, how Ha Seong Kim is viewed within the Braves organization, how much pressure is on the Braves right now to win this series versus the Dodgers with the Philadelphia Phillies getting hot and cutting the Braves division lead down to 3.5 games, if Peter thinks Matt Olson is pimping his home runs a little bit when he makes that disgusted face he hits when he hits a home run, and what Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder needs to do to have a good outing against the Dodgers tonight and help the Braves get a big win.

Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked in his first practice yesterday where he did 11 on 11 work for the first time this season, and explain why they think the Falcons and Kevin Stefanski have handled their quarterback competition perfectly.