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Ryan McDaniel discusses his thoughts on the NBA's opening night and Harden finding himself in hot water with probably everybody (7:26). Then, the CFB Playoffs were officially decided: did Texas A&M get screwed, are we heading for an Alabama-Clemson title game once again, and is there a way to fix the format (18:36). Finally, he takes a look at Week 15's slate of NFL action including the Jets getting their first win and still lose, have the Eagles found their new QB in Jalen Hurts and what happens to Carson Wentz, what's going with the Steelers and why this is happening at a bad time and more, before looking at Week 16's slate with four days straight of football including Colts-Steelers, Rams-Seahawks, Titans-Packers and more (46:30). 

Ryan McDaniel talks the last CFP Rankings and who's been snubbed before getting into conference championship week and making his predictions for conference champions, along with his thoughts on former Tennessee coach Butch Jones getting the head coaching job at Arkansas State (4:58). Next, getting into Week 14 in the NFL, the Chiefs become #1 seed in AFC, Bills getting a big win on Sunday Night Football over the Steelers, Ravens-Browns giving us an exciting Monday night game and more before getting into Week 15 with a potential top seeds in the Chiefs-Saints, Washington trying to extend their NFC East lead, Patriots-Dolphins, and more (33:41). Then, he is joined by Charles Jones to discuss the winners of Giannis staying in Milwaukee, Harden, how Westbrook will do with the Wizards, what does the East and West look like as the preview the upcoming NBA season (52:04).

Ryan McDaniel shares his thoughts on the last few days for James Harden and what this about him as a leader (5:53). Then, looking at college football, discussing the latest playoff rankings, and more (13:21). Finally, some takeaways from a crazy Week 13 as Washington and the Giants take down top teams, the Jets preserving the Trevor Lawrence tank job, the Browns proving they may be for real, and more before looking to Week 14's slate including Mahomes vs. Tua, the Ravens last stand for the season against the Browns, a potential statement game with Pittsburgh-Buffalo, and more (31:47).

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Ryan McDaniel looks at moves made by teams during the NBA's Free Agency period and why the Lakers have already gotten better. Then, some takeaways of the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the season and what some teams might have to do to get into the Top 4, including Week 12 and 13 talk. Finally, he discusses Week 11's slate between the crucial Titans-Ravens game, Taysom Hill's first start, the Raiders looking good even in their lost to the Chiefs, and more, before getting to Week 12's games with the Thanksgiving Day games, the AFC South on the line in Titans-Colts, and Brady vs. Mahomes.

Ryan McDaniel goes around the horn and discusses everything from Russell Westbrook wanting out of Houston, to the Masters getting teed off this weekend. Then, a look at this past week in College Football, including Notre Dame's big win against Clemson, and looking to Week 11. Finally, takeaways from the NFL's Week 9 games, including Tua vs. Kyler, Josh Allen out dueling Russ, the Saints thrashing of the Buccs, before looking to Week 10's slate. including important divisional games with Colts-Titans, Seahawks-Rams, and a rookie QB battle in Chargers-Dolphins.

Ryan McDaniel discusses the NBA season starting on December 22, how it might work, what this off-season is looking like with the draft and possible guys on the trade market (2:48). Next, a look back at Week 9 in College Football as Clemson avoids the upset to Boston College, Michigan State upsets Michigan, Penn State starting 0-2 and more, before looking to Week 10 (25:49). Then, he gives his thoughts on the NFL at the midway point, looks at each division, who should win MVP, who should win Offensive Rookie of the Year, before looking to the Week 9 slate including, Seahawks-Bills, Bears-Titans, Saints-Buccaneers and more (49:28). Finally, he talks about his thoughts on the first two episodes of the new season of 'The Mandalorian' (1:19:34).

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Pelicans hiring Stan Van Gundy as their Head Coach and the idea of the NBA coming back around Christmas (2:48), along with everything the happened during and after the Dodgers World Series clinching Game 6 win (8:01). Next, a look back at Week 8 in College Football as Indiana upsets Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State making strong statements to start their season, Alabama losing Jaylen Waddle for the season and more, before looking ahead to Week 9 (24:38). Finally, he talks the Week 7 slate in the NFL including the Steelers becoming the only unbeaten team, the Falcons finding new ways to lose against the Lions, the Cardinals beating the Seahawks in an OT thriller and more, before looking ahead to the matchups in Week 8, including a big game between AFC North rivals, Tua's first start, and more (44:56).

Ryan McDaniel discusses the Clippers and Pacers finding their new head coach, plus Daryl Morey stepping down from the Rockets (2:20), along with  Game 1 thoughts between the Dodgers-Rays World Series (12:27). Next, he looks at Week 7  in College Football as Florida State upsets North Carolina, Alabama still being the king of the SEC, Kentucky winning at Tennessee for first time since 1984, and more, before looking at Week 8 games and discussing Big 10 Football returning this week (18:00). Then, he talks the Week 6 slate in the NFL, including the Buccaneers stomping the Packers, the Chiefs looking more dangerous after their win over the Bills, the exciting finish of Titans-Texans, the Falcons giving Atlanta a bit of happiness by getting their first win this season against the Vikings, and more, before looking ahead to Week 7's matchups, including an undefeated matchup between the Steelers and Titans (40:12).