Is there any room for a Pitt Stadium? Ben Roethlisberger said Pitt needs to build an on-campus stadium with 35,000 fans. Ben also said Pitt contributed to the bad field conditions the Steelers played on Sunday. Joe suggests Pitt build the stadium on the outer part of Schenley Park.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Can the Steelers earn the No. 1 seed? Kansas City is better, but has flaws. The Bills defense is banged up and the Ravens are playing poorly. Are the Steelers a good, great, or average team in the NFL? Joe thinks they're closer to average. We still don't know a lot about them against the best teams. There is not a great team in the AFC this year.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Nick thinks there isn't a concrete plan for Pat Freiermuth. There is more of a plan for Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington. Mike Tomlin took a shot at Andrew Berry in Cleveland for trading Joe Flacco to the Bengals. Top quarterback prospects in 2026 NFL Draft. Penn State fired James Franklin and Front Office Sports has learned that if Franklin gets a new job, the money can offset from what they owe him.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Did Penn State overreact when firing James Franklin? We don't think so at all. Franklin is 1-15 against AP Top 5 teams and 4-21 against Top 10 teams. Franklin is 1-10 against Ohio State. We don't think it was an overreaction. Pat Kraft said firing James Franklin wasn't just about a three game stretch. The program is looking to finally return to being elite.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Mike Tomlin called out Browns general manager Andrew Berry for trading Joe Flacco. Tomlin said Berry must be smarter than them in Pittsburgh. Kevin Stefanski admitted he had no idea Flacco was being traded. Bob thinks Tomlin might be trying to stick up for Stefanski. It's strange and people wonder if this means the Browns will be worse than Cincinnati. The Steelers field was poor at Acrisure Sunday.

The Steelers field was poor at Acrisure Sunday. Mike Tomlin was frustrated by it and Chris Boswell slipped. Boswell could have been injured. The Steelers are tearing up the field. The Penguins play in Anaheim tonight at 10:30. How long will Kyle Dubas' Pens rebuild go?

Mike Tomlin called out Browns general manager Andrew Berry for trading Joe Flacco. Tomlin said Berry must be smarter than them in Pittsburgh. Bob thinks Tomlin might be trying to stick up for Kevin Stefanski. Tomlin disagrees with Will Graves that the environment hasn't been great for receivers looking to be more involved in the offense.

Does Penn State have a delusional fan base with expectations too high? Pat Kraft said firing James Franklin wasn't just about a three game stretch. Joe doesn't think it's that delusional with what the program is and the resources that are put into the program.

Did Penn State overreact when firing James Franklin? We don't think so at all. Franklin is 1-15 against AP Top 5 teams and 4-21 against Top 10 teams. Franklin is 1-10 against Ohio State. It was time to move in a new direction.