The Y'all Kickoff Show commences for the 2021 college football season, as Hour 1 is all about the SEC, ACC, Big 12, AAC, FCS and more. The Alabama Crimson Tide wrap the 44-city tour across the South.  Discover the potential speed bumps for Nick Saban's No. 1 football team, the array of famous Alabama alumni, and the great traditions at The Capstone.  Also, Dolly Parton's 1980 classic "9 To 5" is a great song for Labor Day 2021.

The Clemson Tigers enter the 2021 season ranked as high as No. 2.  We learn about Dabo Swinney's roster, the road ahead for Clemson, and the traditions and famous alumni of the historic land-grant college in South Carolina.  Ray Stevens announces his CabaRay theater will open again in Nashville after being shut down for more than a year by COVID-19.  Plus, festivals across the region this Labor Day weekend.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., gets canceled at the last minute due to flooding from Hurricane Ida.  Cowbells and cheese are some of the traditions of Mississippi State.  We hear from Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach, as his SEC West representative preps for the season opener against Louisiana Tech.  Also, tips on how to keep your child from being sent home to quarantine.

Pimento cheese sandwiches are a tasty treat for many Southerners. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans discusses a Yall.com pimento cheese sandwich recipe, one perfect tor tailgating at college football games this opening weekend. The Oklahoma Sooners have captured multiple national championships in football, in addition to having a prestigious university, dynamic alumni and a bevy of great traditions. Also, the death toll climbs from Hurricane Ida's strike upon Louisiana and Mississippi. 

Hurricane Ida blasts coastal Louisiana with 150 mph winds. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares his memories of deadly hurricanes hitting the Pelican State.  He also reviews the 1957 Peter Graves film "Bayou" and discusses the handling of cremated remains by the U.S. Postal Service with host Jon Rawl.  Ed Orgeron and his LSU Tigers are today's featured college football program.  Plus, tips to safely work a generator during scary weather.

President Joe Biden speaks at The White House after deadly bomb blasts in Afghanistan kill at least a dozen U.S. soldiers and injure many more.  The 2021 forecast, famous players, great alumni and traditions of both the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles are showcased.  Arkansas native Justin Moore notches his tenth No. 1 single, "We Didn't Have Much." Also, we have 16 great weekend festivals set to take place across Dixie.

Mack Brown, Sam Howell and the North Carolina Tar Heels are ranked in the Top 10 and are set for a big season of college football.  We highlight UNC's football history, famous alumni and traditions at Keenan Stadium.  Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson has a new back that debuts at No. 2 on the New York Times' Best Sellers list. Also, KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas, reports on the school bus driver shortage going on in the Lone Star State and the rest of America.

Herschel Walker plans to run in 2022 as a U.S. Senate candidate in Georgia against current senator Raphael Warnock.  The Auburn Tigers are today's featured college.  Discover the rich history, famous alumni and traditions of the Tigers and the Loveliest Village.  Should turkey hunters in Mississippi have their hunting season adjusted?  Also, proud Texan and home improvement TV star Chip Gaines (Magnolia Network) is cutting his hair for St. Jude.

What is the endgame for countries like China, Germany and even the United States? The "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short gets philosophical this week with his answer on future global affairs.  The 2021 schedule, famous alumni and great traditions of both the Kentucky Wildcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys are featured.  Also, we learn about the "Cantaloupe Queen" Ruby Lundy, who's been a local fixture for more than 50 years in Aiken, S.C.

President Joe Biden speaks at The White House about the evacuation of American citizens from Afghanistan.  The Virginia Cavaliers are today's stop on the collegiate voyage across Dixie.  We hear UVA head coach Bronco Mendenhall talk about his 2021 team; and we learn about the rich history, distinguished alumni, and traditions of the Hoos. One of Bill Clinton's favorite songs is Mahalia Jackson's rendition of "Take My Hand, Precious Lord."  Plus, Southern outdoorsman Craig Faulkner talks squirrel hunting and bowhunting on his "Fishing Forecast."