The Rich Eisen Show

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz and Rich discuss his 28 years as at the Hawkeyes’ helm that was predated by a stint on Bill Belichick’s Cleveland Browns staff, the game clock controversy at the end of Michigan’s last-second/extra second win over Western Michigan, how NIL is rapidly changing the landscape of college football, and more. Rich and the guys react to reports out of Atlanta about a possible back injury to Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa, and weigh in on former Vikings starter JJ McCarthy being demoted to 3rd string behind Carson Wentz for Week 1. Rich updates the latest on Packers RB Josh Jacob’s legal woes, and plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a New York Jets fan.

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Rich reacts to the latest news on Sam Darnold’s hip injury and discusses how an extended absence could impact the Seahawks’ season with backup QB Drew Lock. ESPN NFL Analyst Alex Smith and Rich discuss Travis Kelce’s evolution from raw rookie to the NFL’s GOAT receiving Tight End, what advice he has for Patriots QB Drake Maye in the wake of his ugly 3-INT season debut, what to expect from the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs this season, why he’s buying big time stock in the Baltimore Ravens, what’s at stake already for the Rams and 49ers in their Week 1 NFC West showdown, and his former Utah coach Kyle Whittingham taking over the reins at Michigan. Rich and the guys discuss the injuries to Patriots WR AJ Brown, Raiders

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Rich and the guys react to the official start of the NFL season in an intrigue-filled Seahawks win over the Patriots featuring a hip injury to Seattle starting QB Sam Darnold, Drake Maye’s disastrous 3-INT game, and more. Sports Illustrated/The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Maye’s 4th quarter struggles in the Pats’ season opener, how long New England could be without WR AJ Brown, the severity of the injuries to Darnold and Raiders TE Brock Bowers, what Maxx Crosby wants to prove this season, if Tua Tagovailoa can hold off Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons’ QB1, the timing of Baker Mayfield’s Buccaneers extension, Aaron Donald sitting out the Rams’ Week 1 showdown with the 49ers in Australia, and more. Rich plays the ‘NFL Win-Loss Game’ with a Dallas Cowboys fan.

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Ravens RB Derrick Henry and Rich break down the top storylines heading into Baltimore’s season including adjusting to new Head Coach Jesse Minter, his chances to break Emmitt Smith’s NFL career rushing record, and what winning a Super Bowl ring would mean to him, the team and the city.  Former Pro Bowl WR DeSean Jackson joins Rich in-studio to promote his new ‘Go Deep’ Prime Video documentary chronicling his journey from growing up surrounded by gang culture in Long Beach, California through his 15-year NFL career, discusses his fond memories of Andy Reid and Michael Vick while playing in Philadelphia, relives his Miracle at the Meadowlands game-winning punt return in the Eagles’ 2010 win over the Giants, how he landed the Delaware State head coaching job and why his goals there go beyond just winning football games, and reveals his pick to win the NFC East this season. O’Shea Jackson Jr joins Rich and the guys to react to the epic night at the US Open that saw American Ben Shelton outlast Carlos Alcaraz in the latest-finishing match ever at the storied tournament.

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NFL Network Analyst/Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Rich preview the 2026 NFL season including the Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl rematch to kick things off, the sky-high expectations for the Los Angeles Rams following the addition of Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald’s return, how far Josh Allen can take the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs, if Joe Burrown can take home MVP honors, and what to expect from Kyler Murray, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, Bo Nix, Dak Prescott, Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes and Shedeur Sanders this season.Michigan alum Rich weighs in on the NCAA denying the MAC Conference’s request to have Western Michigan named the winner over the Wolverines in their game marred by a controversial Hail Mary. Rich reveals his new rankings of the NFL’s top ten teams heading into the season’s Week 1. 

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Rich previews the 2026 NFL season with the top storyline for each team heading into the new campaign. Rich, Brockman and TJ debate if the NFL’s new mural artwork will predict the Super Bowl LXI matchup like it did last season, and reveal their picks for this year’s title game. 

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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson joins Rich and discusses his new contract and what this means for the running back position, what the offense will look like under new Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, confidence level of the Falcons with Tua Tagovailoa being name the starting quarterback and how Michael Penix Jr. Is recovering from his injury, if Rich should draft Bijan Robinson on his fantasy team, his predictions between his alma mater, Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. (1:48)

Rich Eisen and the guys predict where every NFC team will finish

Overreaction Tuesday:  Rich Eisen weighs in on the Ravens, a non-QB winning the Heisman Trophy, and the return of Aaron Judge to the Yankees. (25:00) 

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ESPN college football analyst Josh Pate joins Rich and discusses Michigan’s controversial last second victory over Western Michigan, the problem at Michigan with QB Bryce Underwood, how dangerous Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers can be and the controversy surrounding pro players playing for the University, a preview between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns. (1:30) 

Steelers Defensive Tackle Cam Heyward joins Rich and discusses Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan, what is going on through his brain heading into the season and Week 1, how it is different between current Head Coach Mike McCarthy and former Head Coach Mike Tomlin, the relationship between Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, how the offense is going to be different this season, why he thinks this is the last season for Aaron Rodgers, if this is the last season for him in his career, are the Rams unbeatable with Aaron Donald and Myles Garrrett, talks fantasy football with Rich Eisen.  (19:09)

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Rich Eisen reacts to Michigan’s dramatic Hail Mary victory over Western Michigan after a controversial clock ruling. (4:14)

ESPN’s Troy Aikman joins Rich and discusses the duo of Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett and how they will impact games this season, where does Dallas rank this season and could they be a contender, the Week 1 Monday Night matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs and why this could be the best MNF schedule, on being on the call for Super Bowl LXI with Joe Buck. (24:42)

Rich Eisen with more thoughts on Michigan’s last second victory and why this could be a cross roads moment for QB Bryce Underwood (41:45)

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A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 2018, 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today's topics:

1:39 - This will be the first year since 1990 that there won't be 4 new playoff teams

4:50 - Fernando Mendoza will lead the Raiders in passing yards and he will be OROY finalist

7:25 - At the end of the 2026 season, the top 5 QBs will look completely different 

10:33 - If Dallas wins Super Bowl 61, we'll be talking about Dak as the best Cowboys QB of all-time

13:22 - Jesse Minter will have Ravens fans wishing they had hired him sooner

15:59 - A team that has never won the Super Bowl will at least make it this year

18:43 - Texans will regret not giving CJ Stroud an extension before he leads Houston to the AFC 1 seed this year

21:36 - Multiple running backs will threaten 2,000 yards rushing this season

23:33 - After winning the NFC South again this season, Baker Mayfield will be a $60M Year QB

27:03 - Jared Goff deserves more respect as an elite QB and the Lions will have NFL's #1 offense in 2026 

29:22 - If Steelers win the AFC North and a playoff game, Aaron Rodgers will strongly consider playing in 2027

34:12 - The Super Bowl champion will not come from the AFC / NFC West

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