The Underdog mixes college football, MLB, NFL, and plenty of side conversation as Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone work through a busy sports week. Ole Miss-LSU and the Rebels’ trip to Florida drive the college-football discussion, while the Phillies’ playoff outlook and the Eagles’ uneven start lead the pro-sports talk. The episode also touches on NFL Week 3, travel, TV, crypto, and an unexpectedly…
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The Underdog mixes college football, MLB, NFL, and plenty of side conversation as Chris Horwedel and Matt Crone work through a busy sports week. Ole Miss-LSU and the Rebels’ trip to Florida drive the college-football discussion, while the Phillies’ playoff outlook and the Eagles’ uneven start lead the pro-sports talk. The episode also touches on NFL Week 3, travel, TV, crypto, and an unexpectedly chaotic sneaker washer. 0:25 Opening: clay shooting, shoulder pain, movies and the week ahead. 4:28 TV and random life stuff: The Traitors , mystery Coinbase deposits and Chris’ Kickstarter sneaker washer. 13:57 Ole Miss-LSU: Lane Kiffin’s return, Trinidad Chambliss, Pete Golding, the late interception and Ole Miss moving to No. 4. 16:04 Ole Miss-Florida: Kiwan Lacey’s injury, the Rebels’ backfield, Chambliss’ Heisman buzz, Florida’s challenge and Ole Miss’ difficult remaining schedule. 23:44 Vanderbilt-NC State: the bizarre final-play touchdown, Vanderbilt’s 3-0 start and upcoming Ole Miss ticket prices. 25:22 MLB sidebars: Justin Verlander’s final start, Comerica Park’s name change and the origin of Fifth Third Bank. 27:09 Trinidad Chambliss: his NFL potential, size and what another strong season could mean. 30:01 Phillies: playoff expectations, possible roster changes, Bryce Harper, the Dodgers and Brewers, World Series discussion and Philadelphia’s rare 100-win seasons. 34:13 Eagles-Titans: Saquon Barkley’s injury scare, extreme heat, Philadelphia’s offensive-line and safety problems and early Super Bowl conversation. 36:48 NFL early reads: Buccaneers, Titans, Falcons, Dolphins and Saints after two weeks. 37:19 Falcons-Packers: Michael Penix Jr.’s return, Green Bay’s shaky start and the changing line from oddsmakers. 38:15 Eagles-Bears: Caleb Williams’ hamstring, Chicago’s backup-QB situation and the Monday-night matchup. 41:27 Travel: the upcoming Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England trip, including Wrexham. 43:18 Week 3 wrap: Ole Miss-Florida, Packers-Falcons and Eagles-Bears lines, plus Case Keenum vs. Chase Daniel career earnings.
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