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Ryan McDaniel discusses the Rangers their first World Series title in five games over the Diamondbacks (1:12). Then, he shares his thoughts on 76ers trading James Harden to the Clippers and if it'll work with this team (5:17). Next, he reacts to the first College Football Playoff Rankings, including Ohio State at #1 and some inconsistencies in the committee's thinking (17:14). Following that, he previews Week 10 including SEC battles with #12 Missouri at #2 Georgia and #14 LSU at #8 Alabama, high scoring offenses with #5 Washington and #20 USC, plus the lowest over/under game in modern college football history (31:26). He wraps up by previewing Week 9 in the NFL including the Dolphins-Chiefs being first NFL game played in Germany, NFC east rivals clashing in Philly and if the Bengals can build upon their hot streak against the Bills (1:01:27).

Ryan is joined by Matt Mormann of the ADP: Average Dudes Podcast as they check in at the midway point of the NFL season. First, they recap the trade deadline, including how Chase Young can help the 49ers, going through the Bears move for Montez Sweat and what teams should've made moves (2:13). Then, with the Raiders firing of Josh McDaniels, talk what other coaches could be on the hot seat. (22:49). Next, they tackle notable surprises and disappointments so far, including the Lions hot start, the electric Dolphins, plus gauging the temperature of the Ravens defense (29:33). Finally, they discuss midseason awards and what they think we should expect in the second half of the season (59:00).

Ryan looks back on a weekend in college football including Kansas surprising Oklahoma, Oregon emphatic win over Utah & how they've built their program & how Georgia & Ohio State are still winning despite different styles than in years past (4:55). Then, he discusses Week 8 in the NFL including QB's getting banged up, the surprising debut of Will Levis and the Bengals getting hot at the right moment (34:52). Plus, some World Series talk with the series tied after two games.

Ryan starts off by discussing the World Series officially set with the Rangers & Diamondbacks (1:11). Then, a look at what's to come in Week 9 of college football including a clash of Pac-12 powers, what will Georgia look like without star Brock Bowers against Florida and can Oklahoma keep their streak against Kansas alive (8:34). Next, a look ahead at Week 8 in the NFL including the Packers trying to stay afloat against the Vikings, a rookie QB battle in Carolina and a possible must-win between the Bengals & the 49ers (34:10). Finally, he's joined by Charles Jones as they talk about his first live NBA game before they preview the upcoming season, including where their teams stand, if the East is a two team conference and just how tough will the West be (54:34).

Ryan discusses the ALCS & NLCS as things heat up with a Game 6 & a Game 7 (2:35). Then, with another weekend of football in the books, takes a look at what we had in Week 8 of college football including Top 10 teams struggling, Bama getting revenge in a comeback and another Utah-USC classic (4:47). Next, a look back at Week 7 in the NFL including the Ravens blow out of the Lions, the Browns back and forth win over the Colts and the Eagles defense slowing down the Dolphins (28:41).

To get the show started, Ryan gives a quick recap of where things stand in the ALCS & NLCS (2:14). Next, he gets everyone ready for the upcoming football weekend by taking a look at the Week 8 matchups in college football, including a Penn State-Ohio State preview, Alabama seeking revenge against Tennessee, and Duke looking to play spoiler against Florida State (6:11). Then, he heads to the NFL to preview Week 7, including the high-flying Dolphins offense heading to Philly, the Niners potential bounce back against the Vikings, and the Ravens looking to stifle the red-hot Lions (36:17).

With this football weekend in the books, Ryan takes you through storylines in the NFL & college football. With college football, he talks USC's sputtering offense against Notre Dame, Washington tops Oregon's aggressive approach, Tennessee winning a slugfest, Brock Bowers injury & more (3:09). With the NFL, he tackles impactful Week 6 injuries, the 49ers and Eagles having surprising first losses, & the Lions being for real (34:12).

Ryan McDaniel catches up on where the MLB playoffs stand as of now. Then, he recaps college football including a Red River shootout and Bama, Milroe proving others wrong before looking ahead to big time matchups between A&M-Tennessee, Oregon-Washington and USC-Notre Dame. Finally, onto the NFL recap including the 49ers dominating the Cowboys, the Chiefs surviving Kelce scare and if the Broncos & Vikings should be sellers at the trade deadline before looking ahead to Ravens-Titans in London, if the Cowboys bounce back against the Chargers, and can 49ers, Eagles stay perfect.

Ryan discusses the MLB postseason getting underway with the ALDS & NLCS matchups set (1:34) before heading to the NBA to discuss the Blazers trading Jrue Holiday to the Celtics (13:08). Next, onto the NFL in Week 4 including the Bills slowing down the Dolphins offense, Joe Burrow and Cincinnati struggling in Nashville, and the Seahawks D terrorizing Daniel Jones and the Giants (17:58). Then, its on to Week 5 including the Jaguars taking on the Bills at home in London, the Matt and Peter bowl with the Ravens-Steelers, and an epic Sunday night matchup with the Cowboys taking on the 49ers (33:49). Finally, its time for college football in Week 5 including USC holding off Colorado late, Ole Miss winning a classic, and Auburn giving Georgia a scare (49:49) before heading to Week 6 including SEC unbeatens clashing, Bama and A&M battle for SEC West, and the Red River Rivalry's last Big 12 appearance (1:03:12).

Ryan gives his thoughts on the Damian Lillard three-team trade, does it make the Bucks automatic favorites in the East, did the Suns get better and where could Jrue Holiday end up (1:51). Next, the CFP committee shelving changes to 12 team CFP format, Oregon slows up Colorado, Ohio State wins barnburner over Notre Dame and more from Week 4 in college football (17:36). Then, he previews Week 5 including Colorado looking to get momentum back over USC, Notre Dame looking to keep CFP hopes alive over Duke, and if Tennessee can get their revenge over South Carolina (38:45). Going to Week 3 in the NFL, the Dolphins hang 70 over the Broncos, the Chargers get their first win, plus a big weekend at Kansas City (59:00). Finally, a look ahead to Week 4 with the Cowboys looking to recover, the Bills looking to slow down Dolphins, and the Browns looking to stifle Lamar Jackson & the Ravens (1:09:25).