In this week’s episode, the guys break down the youth movement taking over the NFL. A handful of young, explosive teams are gearing up for the postseason—but will their lack of playoff experience come back to bite them when the lights get brightest? We debate which up-and-coming squads are real threats and which ones might fold under January pressure.

We also swing through the college landscape, hitting the latest shakeups in football and checking in on early-season college basketball storylines. From breakout players to coaching drama to what it all means heading into bowl season and conference play—it’s all on the table.

Strap in. It’s Rookies in the Ring, and the future of football is stepping up to fight.

This week on The Starting 6, chaos strikes the roster—so we made a call to the Brother League. Cole’s brother gets the emergency promotion of a lifetime as he steps in to fill the lineup and hold the squad together.

We break down the week’s biggest headlines, fire off some questionable takes, dive into NFL and college football storylines, and let the newest “Sixth Man” prove whether he’s a franchise player… or headed back to the minors next week.

Strap in—because anytime we reach into the Brother League, you know it’s about to get entertaining.

In this week’s episode, we’re Crossing the 50—hitting the midpoint of the NFL season and breaking down who’s charging toward the end zone and who’s getting stuffed at the line. We dive into the World Series fallout, the biggest surprises and letdowns of the NFL halfway point, and the shifting landscape of college football as contenders start separating themselves. Plus, with college basketball finally tipping off, we take a first look at early storylines and teams to watch.

A little debate, a little chaos, and a whole lot of sports talk—strap in for another week of The Starting 5.

The Chiefs are back — and Rashee Rice might just be the spark that lit the fuse. This week, The Starting 5 breaks down Kansas City’s midseason turnaround and how Mahomes finally found his guy.

Then we shift gears to college football’s wild coaching carousel — from James Franklin’s shocking Penn State exit to Billy Napier’s downfall in Gainesville and the ripple effects of the NIL era. Are boosters and buyouts killing patience in the sport? Nick Saban seems to think so… and we might agree.

Finally, we dive into the NFL’s biggest storyline no one’s talking about — parity. From the top seeds to the bottom feeders, any team can win on any Sunday this year.

Join Cannon, Bug, Coley P, D-Money, and Coach Camp as they debate, roast, and rank the week’s biggest headlines in the latest Starting 5’s Top 5

The Starting 5 are back at the mics for another wild week in football. We break down all the biggest storylines from around the league — upsets, breakout performances, and who’s quietly fading fast. Then we dive deep into the new NFL trend taking over: rookie quarterbacks getting tossed straight into the fire with zero patience and no veteran mentor in sight. Are teams ruining future stars or just speeding up the learning curve?

As always, we wrap it up with our fan-favorite segments — “Stud or Dud” and “Bet the House” — plus a few hot takes you’ll definitely argue about in the group chat.

Week 4 didn’t disappoint — upsets, statement wins, and maybe… just maybe… the Kansas City Chiefs are back. The Starting 5 breaks down all the NFL action, from shocking performances and game-changing injuries to who’s legit and who’s fool’s gold. We debate if Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid have finally flipped the switch, dive into the latest college football shake-ups, and hand out our signature Stud or Dud picks. Plus, plenty of banter, bold predictions, and a few hot takes that might age like fine wine… or sour milk.

Week 3 of the NFL was a war of attrition — stars dropping like flies and depth charts getting tested early. We break down the biggest injuries, what they mean for contenders, and how fantasy managers should pivot. Then we turn to college ball, where Missouri keeps making noise as a legit SEC power. Plus, hot takes, bold predictions, and all the laughs and banter you expect from The Starting 5.

Week 2 of the NFL had it all – game-winners, gut-wrenching flags, and more field goals than anyone could count. The crew breaks down the biggest moments across the league, from clutch kicks to crushing penalties. We also dive into the weekend that was in college football, highlighting the upsets, statement wins, and everything in between.

And of course… Cannon relives the pain of what could have been: a 15-leg parlay that went 14/15, derailed by a leverage penalty that still stings. Grab your headset, crack a cold one, and join us for the highs, lows, and laughs of another wild football weekend.

Week 1 is over — time to deliver the verdicts. We put every NFL game on trial, crown the heroes and call out the frauds in our Stud or Dud debut, and lay down our four-leg parlay in Bet the House. Plus, we hit the biggest college football storylines and decide who’s for real and who’s already cooked. Join the huddle.

Week 1 of college football came in HOT - upsets, blowouts, and a few games that had us yelling at the TV. We break it all down, roast the bad takes, and hype up the big performances. Then it's on to NFL Week 1 where we lock in our picks, drop some spicy predictions, and debut our brand-new segment Bet the House - a four-leg parlay built from each of our picks (pray for us).

If you're here for football, banter, and questionable gambling decisions, you're in the right place. Join the huddle.