Until Saturday: A show about college football

News blew in on a strong gust Tuesday, as the Wisconsin announced starting QB, Graham Mertz, tested positive for Covid-19, in addition, doubt loomed over UW"s conference clash with Nebraska on Saturday. Andy enlists the service of The Athletic's University of Wisconsin penman, Jesse Temple, to analyze the maelstrom of info (:30). What is the Big Ten's protocol for players who have contracted Covid? How long will Mertz be sidelined? What other options do the Badgers have at QB, and what will the Big Ten do about Wisconsin-Nebraska? With a well timed transitionary sound effect ("well timed" is debatable), Andy is now chatting with The Athletic's LSU scribe and University of Indiana alumnus, Brody Miller, who, for few minutes, is reveling in Indiana's spectacular win over Penn State (7:00). Just how good is former Tennessee commit, Penix Jr. (10:30)?! Now that there are expectations Indiana has to live up to, is Brody worried the team will crumble? From UI to LSU, just how impressive was last week's offensive showcase, and what lead to TJ Finley and the offense's success (15:45)? How beneficial is it to have to competent QBs (18:30)? The guys preview the Tigers' upcoming date with Auburn and examine the former's defensive miscues (19:30). What matchups could play in either team's favor (22:30)? Is it too late in the season to consider South Carolina as the inflection point in LSU's season (26:30), and can we safely assess who/what this Auburn team is (29:00)?

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Finally, some Big10 football that we can react to! Andy and Max Olson examine the Big10's opening slate of games. Atop the list of which matchups to cover first, the duo respond to Indiana's thrilling overtime upset over Penn State (:30). Devyn Ford realized what he had done just a moment too late. Tom Allen's gutsy two-point conversion in extra time was must-watch TV, and don't forget his emotionally charged postgame speech! Plus, what's next for the Nittany Lions with Ohio State on deck? Michigan's offense looked both competent and confident..."compfident"?... against P.J. Fleck's Golden Gophers (11:45). Greg Schiano helps Rutgers net their first conference win since 2017 by downing Michigan State (16:00). Ohio State didn't appear to skip a beat from last season, which was illustrated in their dismantling of Nebraska (19:15). A Tennessee-Alabama rap spells a wrap for the Volunteers' bid to move past .500 (22:30). LSU, TJ Finley impress in a one-sided affair over South Carolina (28:15). Good thing Andy didn't bet on Pittsburgh again, plus Travis Etienne puts a dent in the "sweet" over savory/greasy breakfast food debate (36:45). The guys blitz the ACC docket of games (37:15) before reacting to Graham Mertz's first game under center for Wisconsin (41:00), Iowa State's first conference loss (44:00) and next week's Arkansas-Texas A&M and Bama-Mississippi State contests (46:15). 

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Pull out your abacuses because it's time to calculate weekend outcomes with Ari Wasserman! He and Andy cruise through Pittsburgh-Notre Dame and set the stage for the Andy's pushup party (:30). As the upper body workout begins, Ari previews the Big10's opening weekend, starting with Wisconsin-Illinois (8:30). Are the 19.5-points the Badgers are favored by enough? Could Wisconsin blow the doors off this game early? "Mom's spaghetti, knees weak, arms are heavy." Andy's not enjoying his mother's pasta dish, but his arms sure are HEAVY, speaking of which, is there a heavy favorite in Penn State-Indiana (15:00)? Clapping pushups??? Are you kidding us, Andy??? Could Nebraska clap back at Ari for believing Ohio State will dominate this contest (18:00)? On the topic of the Big 10, will Bo Pelini's defense keep South Carolina in check (23:45)? Can we expect the 2-0 Tennessee who started the season off strong, or the 0-2 Tennessee club that's floundered against Georgia and Kentucky this Saturday against 'Bama (26:15)? It is done. Next week's bet is set. Michigan-Minnesota...and a dark beer (36:45). Plus, would P.J. Fleck be more likely to stay at Minnesota where he could, potentially, have a statue of himself outside TCF Bank Stadium, or take over a more prestigious program and earn more dough? Who's most likely to drop their first conference game of the season, Oklahoma State or Iowa State (46:15)? Lastly, Random Rankings!

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Andy and friends present a BIG Big 10 preview in today's show! The Athletic's Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan scribes, Bill Landis, Audrey Snyder and Nick Baumgardner, respectively, join Andy in analyzing the upcoming year. Andy and Landis take a look at Justin Fields and his fellow Buckeyes' off-season, including voicing their urge to play (2:15)? Who's Ohio State's next great defensive lineman and how does the defense project this season (5:15)? Does any member of the '10' pose a threat to OSU (8:30), and how was Ryan Day able to keep his core members together despite an exponential amount of setbacks (9:45)? Snyder stops by next to address Penn State stud running back, Journey Brown's, medical condition that could sideline him all of 2020 (11:30). What headspace are the Nitty Lions in ahead of their season opener against Indiana (14:45) and considering the Hoosiers are in the headlights, is the impeding clash against OSU this team's immediate focus (16:15)? PSU aspires to usurp Ohio State as the conference's top...Lion(?)...however, does the program's progress appear stunted or is OSU just that good (19:00)? Baumgardner breaks down Washtenaw County's Covid-19 advisory, which affects U-M's campus. So, how does this figure into the Wolverines plans as they prepare for Minnesota on the road (25:00)? Are all the Jim Harbaugh-Michigan questions/narratives finally extinct, or has everyone just been keyed in on making sure there's an actual football season (27:00)? The Joe Milton era at U-M starts now (30:45). What can we expect? Where does Michigan fall in the Big 10 pecking order (33:00), and, lastly, let's preview Michigan-Minnesota (34:15)!

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The Athletic's David Ubben & Andy Staples recap the weekend in the SEC. Mac Jones & the Alabama offense put up 40 on Georgia's highly touted defense. Will we see a SEC Championship game rematch? The guys hand out their SEC weekend awards.

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The Athletic's Andy Staples & Nicole Auerbach discuss the latest news in college football in the weekly "Power Auer" segment. Mizzou & Vandy is postponed due to COVID. The NCAA is going to pass name, image & likeness reform. Dan Mullen says Gators fans should "pack the swamp" on Saturday vs. LSU. Plus, Georgia @ Alabama is the game of the weekend. Nicole helps you 'Set up your Saturday' with the best way to watch college football all day on TV.

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