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Sam & Tim put a bow on their three-hour Labor Day Special by recapping their biggest thoughts on the Buccaneers and Rays before turning their attention to the final game of Week 1 in college football. The guys preview SMU traveling to Tallahassee to take on Florida State, breaking down the matchup and what they're watching for as the Seminoles close out the holiday weekend. It's a jam-packed final hour covering Tampa Bay sports and one last ACC showdown.

Sam & Tim put their Buccaneers predictions to the ultimate test, taking turns revealing stat, standings and award-based predictions before the other host decides whether each one is Bold or Realistic. From Tim predicting Emeka Egbuka will crack 1,500 receiving yards to projections involving individual awards and Tampa Bay's place in the standings, the guys explain exactly why they believe each prediction could — or could not — happen.

Sam & Tim take calls from Rays fans who are growing increasingly nervous after Tampa Bay has given teams like the Red Sox and Rangers reason to believe they can stay alive in the playoff race. The guys discuss Shane McClanahan landing on the IL and why Freddy Peralta needs to be a major part of the Rays' rotation moving forward. Then they debate who their third starter would be if everyone were healthy — and both Tim and Sam ultimately lean toward Peralta.

Sam & Tim open the third hour of their Labor Day Special talking Rays baseball after Tampa Bay takes two of four from the Rangers at Globe Life Field. While the Rays continue to lead MLB in batting average, the guys point out a troubling contrast: Tampa Bay ranks near the bottom of the league in doubles and home runs. Sam & Tim debate whether the lack of extra-base power could ultimately keep this roster from making a serious playoff run.

Sam & Tim continue their Labor Day Special by working through the rest of the Buccaneers' schedule, starting with Week 8 and predicting the outcome of every remaining game. After establishing their projected win-loss records, the guys revisit the biggest disagreements between their predictions and explain why they see certain matchups so differently. Who is more optimistic about the Bucs — Sam or Tim?

Sam & Tim put their crystal balls to work on the Labor Day Special, going game-by-game through the Buccaneers' first seven weeks of the season. After breaking down each matchup, both guys arrive at the same prediction: Tampa Bay comes out of the opening stretch with an impressive 5-2 record. The question is whether the Bucs can live up to those expectations and put themselves in position for a strong season.

Sam & Tim kick off their Labor Day Special by taking a listener call comparing the Buccaneers and Bengals after both teams revamped their defenses, setting the stage for a fascinating Week 1 matchup. The guys break down how Tampa Bay matches up with Cincinnati and zero in on the biggest question of the game: can the Bucs defense slow down one of the NFL's most dangerous offenses? Tim believes the entire game could come down to the battle between the Bengals offense and Tampa Bay's rebuilt defense.

Sam Cohen and Tim Barnard continue their Labor Day college football marathon by breaking down LSU-Clemson, Oregon-Boise State, and Baylor-Auburn through the “Good, the Bad, & the Wildly Overrated” lens. The hosts unleash some major takes, including whether Dabo Swinney has reached the point where retirement should be considered, while Tim argues DJ Lagway deserves far more blame for Florida's four-win 2025 season than he has received. Strong opinions and plenty of debate make this a must-listen for Week 1 reactions.

Sam Cohen and Tim Barnard kick off the Labor Day special with breaking news on the Buccaneers' captains for the 2026 season before jumping into “The Good, The Bad, & The Wildly Overrated.” The duo debates Michigan escaping Western Michigan amid a controversial clock situation, then absolutely roasts the underwhelming field storm that followed. Sam and Tim also highlight Malachi Toney and Jeremiah Smith after both wide receivers dominated their Week 1 matchups.

The Labor Day phones are buzzing as Sam Cohen and Tim Barnard hear from listeners reacting to Week 1 college football. One caller thinks everyone needs to relax about USF, but Sam and Tim aren't buying it after an underwhelming offensive showing. Plus, Sam turns the tables on Tim and asks for his reaction to the Gators' defensive struggles early in the game and the postgame assessment from Sumrall.

On the Labor Day special, Sam Cohen and Tim Barnard recap Florida's impressive performance against FAU and discuss why Tim was so encouraged by what he saw from the Gators' offense. Vernell Brown III's 117-yard receiving performance gets plenty of attention, while USF's 10-point win over FIU leads to a very different conversation about the Bulls' offensive struggles and the work still ahead.

It's a Labor Day sports overload as Sam & Tim break down everything happening around Tampa Bay and beyond! From the Rays' playoff push and concerns about their pitching, power and October rotation to Florida's dominant win over FAU and USF's ugly offensive performance, the guys take calls, debate Week 1 college football and unleash some serious takes. Then it's all Bucs as Sam & Tim reveal their first-seven-week predictions, debate the rest of the schedule, break down Bucs-Bengals, discuss the 2026 captains and put their wildest season predictions through the “Bold or Realistic” test—before wrapping the entire special with SMU traveling to Tallahassee to face Florida State.

Labor Day brings Sam Cohen and Tim Barnard together behind the microphones as they recap a wild Rays series in Arlington. Tampa Bay finally snapped its long Globe Life Field drought Friday night, but after blowing multiple leads, the Rays settle for a series split that feels better than it might sound. Sam and Tim examine the bullpen, highlight some important stats, and discuss the Yankees' Sunday loss and how the AL East picture continues to shift.

On this episode of 4TH & BULL, Nick Wize breaks down USF's season-opening 19-9 win over FIU in front of 41,847 fans at Raymond James Stadium, including nearly 10,000 students. Nick looks back at what he got RIGHT, what he was completely BULL SH*TTING about, and why the game played out almost exactly as expected — except for one major problem: the USF offense. The Bulls were outgained 381-208, averaged just 3.7 yards per play and struggled to establish the explosive offense many expected. So how concerned should we actually be after a 10-point win? Plus: • Did USF's defense save the day, or did FIU fail to capitalize? • Where were the explosive plays? • Why did the run game struggle despite 38 attempts? • Is the offensive line really a strength? • Why was this potentially a humbling experience for Brian Hartline? • Why everyone needs to relax before calling for Tim Beck's job • Nick's stars of the game, including Nico Gramatica, Sam Robinson, Michael Williams, Ryan Jenkins and Arhmad Branch • The players and position groups that need to be better in Week 2 • Brian Hartline's biggest takeaways from his postgame comments • The ONE thing USF absolutely has to improve next game And, of course, we finish the show with YOUR mailbag questions. USF is undefeated — but there are plenty of questions to answer. Let's talk about it on 4TH & BULL!

Rock Riley joins Sam Cohen for the final segment of this edition of Co & Co.

Sam Cohen talks about what the Rays playoff rotation could look like and more.

Sam Cohen takes calls on the Rays after the Rays finally found a way to win a game in Arlington, Texas.

ESPN's Adam Rittenberg joins Sam Cohen to talk about the start of the college football season and much more.

Jeff Dubrof from WFLA TV talks Buccaneers and more when he joins Sam Cohen.

Sam Cohen takes calls on the start of college football season and the Rays big 7-6 win over the Rangers in Arlington on Friday night.

Sam Cohen opens the show talking about the Rays big 7-6 win over the Rangers on Friday night - finally snapping a skid in Arlington.

If the Buccaneers are going to take the next step in 2026, Chris Mathis believes two players in particular have to deliver — one on defense and one on offense.

Could the Tampa Bay Buccaneers actually fire Todd Bowles during the 2026 season?

Bucs rookie Ayden Garnes joins TKras on The Drive for an incredible conversation about his journey to the NFL. From being overlooked and fighting his way to Tampa Bay, to an extraordinary moment when he helped save a life, Garnes has already experienced a remarkable path before playing a single regular-season snap. He also talks about Todd Bowles' defense, earning his opportunity with the Buccaneers, the expectations for 2026 and what he hopes to bring to Tampa Bay this season.

Bucs fans, it's time to get REAL with YOU about this team. The 2026 season brings major changes in Tampa Bay, new faces, big expectations and some very real questions. With Baker Mayfield leading the way, a revamped roster, and the Bucs moving forward without longtime franchise cornerstones Mike Evans and Lavonte David, what should fans honestly expect? TKras delivers a straight-up reality check before the season kicks off — no hype, no excuses, just the truth about where the Buccaneers stand and what it will take to make 2026 a success.

College football is officially back — and the drama is already heating up! TKras breaks down the biggest storylines around the sport, the teams facing major pressure, and the games that could set the tone for the season. From Clemson-LSU and Wisconsin-Notre Dame to Miami, USC and the rest of the loaded Week 1 slate, which games and storylines should fans have circled this weekend?

The Buccaneers enter 2026 with a revamped roster, a new-look offense and plenty of expectations surrounding Baker Mayfield and company. TKras takes a closer look at the Bucs' biggest potential gamechanger — the star who could elevate Tampa Bay, swing close games and make a major impact on the team's playoff hopes this season. With the regular season right around the corner, is this the player who can take the Bucs to another level?

TKras is joined by Rays President of Baseball Operations Erik Neander to break down the latest surrounding Tampa Bay following Thursday's 6–0 loss to the Rangers. With the Rays sitting atop the AL East and the postseason race heating up, Neander looks ahead to the weekend series in Texas and what fans should expect from the club as September baseball intensifies.

Nick Wize and Tim Barnard pack another edition of The Nick Wize Show with plenty of Tampa Bay sports talk, starting with bold Buccaneers “Don't Be Surprised If…” predictions and listener takes before discussing David Walker hype and Nick's cautious approach to overwhelmingly positive camp reports. The guys then turn to the Rays, breaking down their struggles at Globe Life Field, debating Freddy Peralta vs. Shane McClanahan, and asking where Tampa's attention should be this weekend. Plus, it's 10 Minutes of Football with season-record predictions for Florida, Florida State and USF, the first “Nick's Picks” of the college football season, and a look ahead to the biggest storylines Nick and Tim expect to be talking about on Tuesday.

With the Rays fighting for the AL East and college football officially kicking off Week 1, where is Tampa's attention this weekend? Nick Wize and Tim Barnard agree—the college football slate wins. The guys explain why, Nick makes his picks for what will dominate Tuesday's conversation, and Tim throws out a bold Rays prediction that could make for an interesting start to the week.

Disclaimer*: Nick is not betting on these games but if he had to, here is how he would bet. The first “Nick's Picks” of the college football season is here! Nick Wize runs through the Week 1 slate, picking his winners and deciding which teams he believes will cover the spread. Tim Barnard reads each game and line while Nick makes the calls—and the bets—on another season of college football.

Nick Wize continues reading Tampa Bay's “Don't Be Surprised If…” predictions, including one listener calling David Walker a potential steal for the Buccaneers. But Nick pumps the brakes, pointing out that nearly all of the training camp reports have focused on the positives—and he wants to hear about the negatives before buying in completely. Then, the conversation shifts to the Rays and the question of who Tampa Bay fans should trust more: Freddy Peralta or Shane McClanahan?

The Buccaneers prediction conversation takes another turn as Nick Wize and Tim Barnard add more “Don't Be Surprised If…” predictions to the board. Then the floodgates open! Nick goes through a jam-packed text line and a barrage of phone calls as Tampa Bay listeners offer their own predictions for the Bucs.

Nick Wize and Tim Barnard are making their season predictions! During 10 Minutes of Football, the guys go through the Florida, Florida State and USF schedules game-by-game before revealing their projected final records. Did they see the three teams the same way, or did some major differences emerge along the way?

The Tampa Bay Rays have now lost 10 straight games at Globe Life Field after being shut out 6-0, and Nick Wize is officially worried as the Rays' AL East lead has shrunk to just three games. Tim Barnard takes a more cautious approach, wanting to see how the rest of the series plays out before sounding the alarm. Plus, with one game to win, Nick and Tim debate a crucial question: Shane McClanahan or Freddy Peralta?

Tim Barnard makes his final “Don't Be Surprised If…” predictions for the Buccaneers, including a huge season from Emeka Egbuka and Alex Anzalone potentially leading Tampa Bay in tackles. Nick Wize then hands the microphone to the listeners, reading a wide range of bold Bucs predictions from the Tampa Bay faithful.

Nick Wize and Tim Barnard start Friday's show by looking into the crystal ball for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! From Yaya Diaby potentially out-sacking Rueben Bain to Kenny Gainwell producing more total yards than Bucky Irving, Nick brings the hot takes while Tim predicts a Top 10 Bucs defense. Plus, Tampa Bay listeners jump in with their own “Don't Be Surprised If…” predictions.

The Tampa Bay Rays are back in action and need to turn around the house of horrors that is globe life field, Ronnie Lane joins us, tons of CFB talk, what's going on with the Bucs before the season starts next weekend and tons more!

Jac Caglione wins the AL Player of the Month, Junior in the Power Rankings and Much More in Today's Top Headlines!

The Nick Wize show host Nick Wize joins Pat and Aaron for an old fashioned game of who said it!

LSU is bringing back pro players, a crazy court suit and tons more in today's top headlines!

Ronnie Lane Joins the Show to talk all things Bucs football!

What can the Rays playoff starting rotation be in the playoffs and who should get the nod over others!

Todd Bowles was on the Drive with T-Kras and had a very interesting answer when asked about what position group was the best on his team!

The College Football Season is officially officially back and its so hard to bet on them early in the season and UMass proved it last night!

USF Bulls Head Coach Brian Hartline joins TKras ahead of his first game at the helm of South Florida. With a new era officially underway, what is the task at hand this weekend, and what does Coach Hartline want to see from his Bulls in their opening test?

TKras breaks down the Tampa Bay Rays as they look to turn things around in Texas and put an end to their recent losing ways. With a win tonight against the Rangers in sight, can the Rays find their spark and get back on track at a crucial point in the season?

Tampa Bay Rays Insider Marc Topkin joins TKras to break down Rays Baseball following a tough series on the road against the Texas Rangers. What went wrong, what needs to change, and what's next for this club as Tampa Bay looks to bounce back and make a push down the stretch?

BIG news surrounding the LSU Tigers and the SEC has the college football world talking. With major implications for the Tigers, what does it all mean for Lane Kiffin, and what could be next for one of the biggest names in the sport?

TKras breaks down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' potential X-factors on both sides of the ball heading into 2026. From an offensive playmaker to a defensive difference-maker, who does Tom believe fits the mold and could have the biggest impact on the Bucs' season?