USC is 2-0 and hasn't been tested, so Colin goes looking for what's real: NFL bodies on both lines, four freshmen starting, and a quarterback in Jayden Maiava who's played his way into first-round talk. His verdict is a top-ten team with a schedule that still decides everything. Along the way: why college football has no leadership and never will, what the WNBA's commissioner shakeup says about the same problem, why Darian Mensah is now the best quarterback in the country, and why Lane Kiffin's LSU noise is going to backfire. 

Timeline:

0:00  USC 39-0, and college football's leadership problem

3:17  The fix nobody will make: kill the non-conference season

6:41  Bowman, Mosley, Dixon-Wyatt and the freshman wave

10:26 Ten freshmen, no more redshirts, and Maiava's rise

13:38 The Big Ten gauntlet: good team or great one?

16:16 Darian Mensah is the best quarterback in the country

18:36 Lane Kiffin, LSU, and why noise breaks football teams

22:31 A top-eight job that doesn't need the shtick

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USC is 2-0 and hasn't been tested, so Colin goes looking for what's real: NFL bodies on both lines, four freshmen starting, and a quarterback in Jayden Maiava who's played his way into first-round talk. His verdict is a top-ten team with a schedule that still decides everything. Along the way: why college football has no leadership and never will, what the WNBA's commissioner shakeup says about the same problem, why Darian Mensah is now the best quarterback in the country, and why Lane Kiffin's LSU noise is going to backfire. 

Timeline:

0:00  USC 39-0, and college football's leadership problem

3:17  The fix nobody will make: kill the non-conference season

6:41  Bowman, Mosley, Dixon-Wyatt and the freshman wave

10:26 Ten freshmen, no more redshirts, and Maiava's rise

13:38 The Big Ten gauntlet: good team or great one?

16:16 Darian Mensah is the best quarterback in the country

18:36 Lane Kiffin, LSU, and why noise breaks football teams

22:31 A top-eight job that doesn't need the shtick

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Richard Sherman and Mitchell predict the AFC division winners for the 2026 NFL season, including the Bills, Chiefs, Ravens, and Texans. They also pick Wild Cards like the Broncos, Patriots, Jaguars, Chargers, and Bengals. They discuss if Drake Maye and the Patriots can reach the Super Bowl after adding A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, whether Josh Allen and the Bills can reclaim the AFC East, and how Malik Willis might affect the Dolphins. The preview covers the AFC West, mentioning Patrick Mahomes’ health, the Chiefs’ addition of Kenneth Walker III, Bo Nix and the Broncos’ offense with Jaylen Waddle, Justin Herbert’s prospects with Mike McDaniel calling plays, and Fernando Mendoza’s potential for the Raiders. They debate Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, Aaron Rodgers’ reunion with Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh, Joe Burrow’s chances with the Bengals, Shedeur Sanders with the Browns, C.J. Stroud and the Texans’ defense, Trevor Lawrence with the Jaguars, and AFC playoff contenders.

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Nick Wright shares his predictions for the 2026 NFL season from division winners to conference champions, and of course, Super Bowl champion. Nick is high on Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens and Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles to bounce back in a big way... just not as big as Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs. #Volume

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It’s final draft weekend, and Chris Welsh and Tera Roberts are answering your biggest 2026 fantasy football questions before the season begins. From first-round decisions involving Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja’Marr Chase, Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Taylor to Superflex quarterback strategy, keeper decisions and auction-draft roster construction, the FantasyPros crew helps you navigate the toughest calls left on your draft board.

Need help deciding between RB and WR early? Wondering when to attack quarterback in a Superflex draft, whether an elite tight end is worth the early-round investment, or which bench players and handcuffs offer the most upside? This episode is packed with actionable fantasy football draft advice, trade analysis, roster grades and last-minute strategy to get you ready for Week 1.

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Chat Q1 - 0:02:24

Q2 - 0:04:53

Q3 - 0:07:07

Q4 - 0:10:09

Q5 - 0:12:22

FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:15:37

Q6 - 0:16:18

Q7 - 0:17:42

Kyren Williams Signed Mini Helmet Giveaway - 0:19:24

Q8 - 0:20:57

Q9 - 0:21:46

Q10 - 0:23:30

Q11 - 0:23:49

Q12 - 0:26:28

Q13 - 0:29:13

Q14 - 0:31:35

Q15 - 0:33:14

Q16 - 0:34:05

Q17 - 0:35:16

Q18 - 0:35:39

Q19 - 0:36:38

Q20 - 0:39:45

Q21 - 0:39:56

Q22 - 0:41:37

Q23 - 0:43:13

Q24 - 0:45:07

Q25 - 0:48:07

Q26 - 0:49:32

Q27 - 0:50:48

Lightning Round/Final Qs - 0:52:40

FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 1:02:39

Outro - 1:04:02

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Is Josh Allen the best QB in the NFL?

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Danny shares his NFC playoff predictions for this upcoming season: he’s all in on the Giants under new head coach John Harbaugh and believes the Seahawks remain a dominant force in the NFC West.

Fox Sports NFL analyst Daryl Moose Johnston joins the show telling Danny he's too low on the Eagles this year. 

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Danny Parkins steps in for Colin Cowherd sharing his elation about a viral video featuring Bears QB Caleb Williams and Bulls players Matas Buzelis & Caleb Wilson cheering on Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong. Danny loves how Williams has embraced the city of Chicago and why the Bears could have the NFL’s best offense this year.

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Danny Parkins steps in for Colin Cowherd sharing his elation about a viral video featuring Bears QB Caleb Williams and Bulls players Matas Buzelis & Caleb Wilson cheering on Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong. Danny loves how Williams has embraced the city of Chicago and why the Bears could have the NFL’s best offense this year.

He shares his NFC playoff predictions for this upcoming season: he’s all in on the Giants under new head coach John Harbaugh and believes the Seahawks remain a dominant force in the NFC West.

Plus, Fox Sports NFL analyst Daryl Moose Johnston joins the show telling Danny he's too low on the Eagles this year. 

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