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Ryan discusses the Jazz trading Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs, what it means for both teams going forward and what it means for the Knicks (3:01). Then, he tackles the plan to move forward with the College Football Playoffs expanding to 12 teams, how soon can it start, what it might look like, who it benefits and more (17:49). Next, he recaps an already chaotic start to College Football in week one as Florida upsets Utah, Ohio State wins ugly over Notre Dame, and more before heading to a week two slate that sees three ranked matchups in Tennessee-Pittsburgh, Kentucky-Florida and Baylor-BYU (32:08). Finally, he makes his NFL predictions for division winners, who will win MVP, and more, including who will win Super Bowl 57 before making his week one predictions including a possible Super Bowl preview in Bills-Rams, the first of many anticipated AFC matchups in Raiders-Chargers and more (1:03:52).

Ryan, at the top of the show, discusses the Knicks extending R.J. Barrett and the Mariners giving their star rookie centerfielder, Julio Rodriguez, a huge extension (4:33). Then, he wraps up NFL previews by taking a look at the division that had an arms race in the off-season: the AFC West (15:27). Finally, college football has officially started as he takes a look at some of the matchups to watch for in Week 1 (42:39).

Ryan is joined by Matt Mormann to discuss the Angels going up for sale (3:05). Then, it's all about fantasy football as they look at Matt's own rankings and tackle every position in PPR format. 

(16:02) - QB's

(29:18) - RB's

(1:02:01) - WR's

(1:36:37) - TE's

(1:57:19) - DEF/K

Ryan discusses the PGA Tour making big changes with its tournaments to compete with LIV Golf, plus launching a new golf league with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy (4:42). Then, the Kevin Durant saga is over as he stays in Brooklyn, what this means for the Nets and what does the upper brass standing their ground say (11:13). Next, it's prediction time for college football as he tackles his Heisman pick, who will be conference champions and who hoisting the College Football Playoff trophy at the end of the season, before he makes a couple predictions on games in Week 0 (21:28). Finally, it's time for the NFL as he tackles the AFC South with the Colts looking to take over with Matt Ryan, the Titans looking to hold on to the division and the Jaguars looking for improvement in year two of the Trevor Lawerence era (50:13).

Ryan discusses what the official 11 game suspension of Deshaun Watson means for the Browns going forward (3:36), before getting an MLB update on what the standings and wild card race looks like (8:09). Then, he jumps over to the NBA to talk LeBron signing an extension to stay in LA along with looking at notable games from the NBA Schedule release (16:19). Next, wrapping up college football previews, its time to look at some of the more notable teams from the Group of 5 conferences, plus more including the Big 10's huge new media deal (30:27). Finally, he heads to the AFC North as he talks Matt and Peter's favorite teams, along with can the Bengals learn from last year's Super Bowl run (56:45).

Ryan discusses Serena Williams announcing she is moving away from tennis (3:35). Then, initial reactions of the NBA's projected win totals for next season (10:16) and Kevin Durant making his next play by giving the Nets an ultimatum (25:01). Next, it's time to preview the SEC, including two title favorites in Alabama and Georgia and a lot of parity after those two (30:34). Finally, moving on to the AFC, he previews the AFC East, including a possible Super Bowl Contender in the Bills and a team he's slightly confused by in the Patriots (1:18:04).

Ryan remembers Bill Russell and Vin Scully, including their impacts in sports and in life (4:27). Next, the Padres landing Juan Soto at the deadline, what does it mean for them, and will he stay long-term, plus looking at other notable deadline deals (12:21). Then, he previews the Pac-12 as Lincoln Riley looks to make his mark at USC and Utah looks to repeat (32:04). Finally, he heads to the NFL to talk Deebo's extension, the Dolphins punishment for tampering, and what to make of Deshaun's six game suspension and the NFL's appeal of it (1:01:52), before previewing the NFC as the Eagles hope their big swings pay off in 2022 (1:12:59).

Ryan McDaniel tackles Kyler Murray and the Cardinals receiving backlash by having and then removing an 'independent study' clause in Murray's contract (5:11). Then, he discusses why he thinks Tennessee is going to be fine even after getting hit with 18 Level One violations during the NCAA's investigation (13:56). Next, it's time to preview the Big 12 as Baylor looks to continue last seasons' success and Oklahoma looks towards the Brent Venables era (28:09). Finally, he moves towards the NFC North as Chicago looks to build around Justin Fields in year two, life after Devante Adams for the Packers, and as the Vikings look to change with the times on offense (58:18).

In part two, Ryan is joined by Charles Jones to discuss who stood out in Summer League, along with their favorite teams before recapping the off-season to this point and who to watch for next season.

In Part One of this pod, Ryan is joined by Matt Mormann to tackle the Cardinals finally extending Kyler Murray, including whether his deal gets the QB market back to normal (3:37). Then, with Juan Soto Trade Watch officially starting, they discuss how almost unprecedented this situation is, what teams could possibly trade for him and what they could give up for him, plus when they should trade for him (24:06). Next, Ryan previews the Big 10 as Ohio State looks to reclaim the Big 10 throne (48:17) and previews the NFC South as Tampa Bay looks to return to the Super Bowl (1:36:44).