In this edition of the Gridiron Blitz, we preview the upcoming NFL season.

Awards predictions:

MVP: Joe Burrow (Cincinnati). Others in contention: Pat Mahomes (Kansas City), Josh Allen (Buffalo), Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia), Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco)

Offensive POTY: Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco). Others in contention: Lamar Jackson (Baltimore), Justin Jefferson (Minnesota), Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia), Josh Allen (Buffalo) 

Defensive POTY: Nick Bosa (San Francisco). Others in contention: Myles Garrett (Cleveland), TJ Watt (Pittsburgh), Micah Parsons (Dallas), Sauce Gardner (NY Jets), 

Coach of the Year: Zac Taylor (Cincinnati). Others in contention: Dan Campbell (Detroit), Kyle Shannahan (San Francisco)

Rookie of the Year: Bijan Robinson (Atlanta). Runner up: Jahmir Gibbs (Detroit)

AFC

East: Buffalo, NY Jets (wild card), Miami (wild card), New England

North: Cincinnati, Baltimore (wild card), Pittsburgh, Cleveland

South: Jacksonville, Tennessee, Indy, Houston

West: Kansas City, LA Chargers, Broncos, Raiders

AFC Championship: Cincinnati over Kansas City

NFC

East: Philadelphia, Dallas (wild card), NY Giants, Washington

North: Detroit, Minnesota (wildcard), Chicago (wild card), Green Bay

South: New Orleans, Atlanta, Tampa, Carolina

West: San Francisco, Seattle, LA Rams, Arizona

NFC Championship: San Francisco over Philadelphia

Super Bowl: Cincinnati over San Francisco

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we provide an update on the state of the site, recap our experiences at George State football's home win over Rhode Island and Georgia Tech falling to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta this past weekend, reflections on the rest of college football including Deion Sanders winning his head coaching debut for Colorado at TCU, conference realignment and more.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia Tech football players, quarterback Haynes King and running back Trey Cooley, following their team's 39-34 loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta Sept. 1.

Haynes (transfer from Texas A&M) and Cooley (transfer from Louisville) were making their team debuts for the Yellow Jackets. King threw for a game-high 313 yards and three touchdowns while Cooley had two rushing TDs in the contest.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia Tech football head coach Brent Key following his team's 39-34 loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta Sept. 1.

Topics included the Yellow Jackets dropping their season opener, losing a double-digit second half lead to the Cardinals, the debut of transfer quarterback Haynes King to the program and rebounding from the defeat.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football player Marcus Carroll following the team’s 42-35 home win over Rhode Island in its season opener Aug. 31.

The senior running back had a career-high 184 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Topics included the win, receiving the majority of the carries for the Panthers and how offseason adversity helped the team prepare for the Rams.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott following the team's 42-35 home win over Rhode Island in its season opener Aug. 31.

Topics included thoughts on the victory, the career night for running back Marcus Carroll, early struggles of the Panthers' defense, the improved play of the special teams' unit, using explosive plays to defeat the Rams and the importance of winning the season opener.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball player Bianca Bertolino for an exclusive interview August 30. The junior outside hitter had a double-double with 14 digs and 10 kills in the Yellow Jackets 3-1 victory over Penn State in Tampa, Fla. August 26.

Topics included the victory over the Nittany Lions, Bertolino acclimating new teammates into the roster, spending part of the offseason training in her native country of Argentina with the national team, the Argentinian men's soccer team winning the World Cup this past summer, Bertolino focusing on increasing her offensive production and Georgia Tech preparing to visit nationally-ranked Ohio State Sept. 1.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier for an exclusive interview August 30.

Topics included the Yellow Jackets winning their first two matches of the season including a victory over nationally-ranked Penn State August 26, the makeup of the roster which included a significant turnover in the offseason and preparing to visit nationally-ranked Ohio State September 1.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Peach Bowl Inc. CEO and President Gary Stokin for an exclusive interview August 29.

Topics included the preparations for the Aflac Kickoff Game between Georgia Tech and Louisville at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta Sept. 1, how Aflac became the title sponsor of the contest, the history of kickoff games in college football, having two conference opponents face each other, the impact conference realignment and expanded playoffs will have on the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, the philanthropic efforts of the organization and more.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Troy football player Clayton Ollendieck during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25.

Topics included Troy building on its 12-win campaign last season including winning the Sun Belt championship and Texas San Antonio in the Cure Bowl, head coach Jon Sumrall entering his second year with the Trojans' program, returning starting quarterback Gunner Watson, participating in a commercial for Jones Medical Supplies in the offseason and previewing this upcoming season.