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Everyone loves an underdog. Three pioneers in studying and projecting Cinderella runs in the NCAA Tournament -- Tom Haberstroh, Peter Keating and Jordan Brenner -- combine forces to figure out the why and the how upsets occur across sports -- and beyond. What's their secret sauce? And can you predict the unpredictable? The weekly Underdogs podcast is on the case. Part of the Le Batard And Friends podcast network.

Tom Haberstroh, Peter Keating, Jordan Brenner


    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Baseball is Getting Serious with Molly Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 33:35


    We're through Memorial Day, and the baseball season is starting to heat up! On this episode of “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter are joined by MLB writer Molly Knight. Plus, an Underdog look at the Champions League final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Underdogs Continue Dominating the NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 32:17


    It's an underdoggy NBA postseason this year! Peter and Jordan break down all the playoff action on this episode of “Underdogs.” Then they pivot to women's hoops with a WNBA season preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Are NBA Favorites Done Forever?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 38:34


    Will a favorite ever win an NBA Playoff game again? On this episode of "Underdogs," Jordan and Peter return to discuss the NBA Playoffs. Plus, an early MLB season check-in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Early Post-Draft NFL Predictions & How to Bet on The Kentucky Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 26:32


    Which NFL teams are primed for a turnaround following the draft? Jordan and Peter dive into all the analytics and figure out which teams you should keep an eye on. Plus, the Kentucky Derby is this weekend! The guys have long-shot horses to bet on that could make you some extra cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Finding an NHL Underdog in The Stanley Cup Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 25:10


    Is it Connor McDavid's year? Can Alex Ovechkin put a cap on his historic season? Or will the Toronto Maple Leafs finally hoist the cup? NHL Network's EJ Hradek joins the guys on this episode of “Underdogs” to break down the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, which baseball teams are having a rough patch and which are actually bad? Jordan and Peter play another round of “Scrappy or Crappy” MLB addition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    To Draft a QB or Not to Draft a QB?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 25:26


    Should NFL Teams even Bother Drafting a QB This year? Jordan and Peter break down this year's NFL Draft prospects on this episode of “Underdogs.” Plus, are there any viable underdogs in the NBA Playoffs? The guys help identify who's worth putting your money on as the playoffs tip off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Final Four Lessons & How to Bet the Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 25:33


    March Madness has come to an end, and Jordan and Peter have parting gifts: valuable lessons about vulnerable giants. Then, it's on to Augusta! Which longshot bets should you put your money on for this weekend's Masters tournament? We've got your picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Final Four Predictions and NBA Tanking

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 28:52


    There's not an underdog in sight this Final Four, but never fear! Jordan and Peter are joined by The Field of 68 founder Rob Dauster to diagnose the symptoms of “vulnerable giants.” Can Auburn take down Florida? Can Duke and Cooper Flagg get their chance at a title? Come for the Tournament analysis, stay for Peter's epic NBA tanking rant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sweet 16 Preview: Can BYU Take Down Alabama?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 24:32


    Can No. 6 BYU Take Down No. 2 Alabama? Can Michigan upset Auburn? Is Houston that good? Jordan and Peter have you covered on which teams to look at going into the Sweet 16! Plus, some early MLB opening day picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sniffing Out Potential Upsets in the Sweet 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 26:01


    This week on Underdogs, Jordan and Peter investigate the curious case of the missing killers in this year's tournament, and why the transfer portal could make March Madness Cinderellas a thing of the past. But first, we're not giving up on BYU to bust some brackets this week. Plus, the guys take their victory lap for calling Drake and McNeese to upset in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Identifying Upsets in the Women's Bracket, Ft. Lucy Rohden

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 26:16


    Is South Carolina being underappreciated? Could TCU shock the country? And what's really behind the 1-seed controversy? On this episode of “Underdogs,” Peter and Jordan are joined by Lucy Rohden as they turn their March Madness analysis to the Women's NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Drake, UCSD, and VCU: Our Picks for Your March Madness Bracket

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 53:59


    Jordan and Peter are back for their 20th(!) year of predicting Cinderellas at the Big Dance. On this extended episode of “Underdogs,” the guys go region by region identifying which underdog teams have a chance to upset brackets and which “vulnerable giants” are destined to fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    MLB Teams on The Rise & NCAA Vulnerable Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 29:30


    Which MLB teams could shock you? Which NCAA Basketball teams are destined to fall? On this week's “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter dive into what MLB teams could make a run for a title. Plus, which “Giants” in the NCAA are overrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    MLB Long Shots and March Madness Dark Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 29:11


    Could Hunter Green win the Cy Young? This week on “Underdogs,” Peter and Jordan are giving you early MLB long shot bets you should put your money on now. Plus, NCAA Men's Basketball dark horses to watch as we head into championship week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NCAA Tournament Preview, feat. Jay Bilas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 24:34


    Will Duke be able to overcome their lack of experience? Does Houston have what it takes to make a deep run? Jordan and Peter are joined by ESPN's Jay Bilas to break down all their early picks for March Madness – from the heavy-hitters (Auburn, Alabama) to the sleepers (we're looking at you, Iowa State and Texas Tech).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NHL Second Half Preview and Women's College Basketball Sleepers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 25:53


    Can the Carolina Hurricanes (finally) find a way to make a deep run? Are the Rangers even going to make the playoffs this year? “Underdogs” host Peter Keating and The Athletic's Peter Baugh preview Thursday's NHL 4-Nations Championship and break down which teams you should keep an eye on in the second half of the regular season. Plus, Peter picks his favorite women's college hoops underdogs to watch before March!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Extremely Early 2026 Super Bowl Favorites and Midseason NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 25:28


    Will next year finally be the Lions' year? The NFL Season has come to an end, and Jordan and Peter are looking ahead to extremely early 2026 Super Bowl favorites. Plus, what's going on in The NBA? LeBron continues to impress fans at age 40 with another incredible season. And the guys are keeping an eye on The Rockets and The Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to Bet Super Bowl LIX – From Saquon Rushing Yards to the National Anthem

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 26:44


    Can the Chiefs shut down Jalen Hurts? Should you take the under on Jon Batiste's national anthem? Jordan and Peter have all the Super Bowl LIX game analysis and prop bets to help you cash in on the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    It's Never Too Early for March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 25:29


    The Super Bowl matchup is set! Jordan and Peter recap NFL Conference championship weekend and look ahead to the Eagles-Chiefs rematch. Plus, it's never too early to start looking at March Madness. The guys share their early favorites in men's college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NFL Conference Championship Weekend ft. Dave Dameshek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 29:35


    Do The Commanders have what it takes to upset The Eagles? Is it finally The Bills' time? Jordan is joined by Dave Dameshek, host of The Shek Show, to break down this weekend's NFC and AFC championship games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    God Bless Underdogs: NFL Divisional Round Preview ft. Billy Gil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 29:26


    Can Jaden Daniels and the Commanders hold up to the Lion's physicality? Do the Texans have what it takes to expose the Chiefs? On this episode of “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter are joined by Billy Gil, the host of “God Bless Football,” to break down this weekend's divisional matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why the Packers Could Upset the Eagles – An NFL Wildcard Weekend Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 30:31


    Peter makes a case for why Green Bay is a Super Bowl dark horse. Jordan takes a victory lap about his preseason Bills pick. On this episode, the guys break down everything you need to know about this weekend's wildcard match-ups across the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is Ohio State The Shoo-in For National Title?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 9:18


    We're down to the College Football Playoff semi-finals! On this episode of “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter make their picks for the much-anticipated Notre Dame vs. Penn State and Ohio State vs. Texas matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Top 10 Underdogs of 2024 Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 26:01


    Jordan and Peter have spent the last year covering the craziest Underdog stories across sports. Now it's time to rank the top 10 best Underdogs of the 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Top 10 Underdogs of 2024 Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 29:11


    Jordan and Peter have spent the last year covering the craziest Underdog stories across sports. Now it's time to rank the top 10 best Underdogs of the 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Does Baseball Need a Salary Cap? Ft. Joe Posnanski

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 29:33


    Has spending in baseball gone too far? Are underdogs being left with zero chance to succeed in the sport? Legendary baseball writer and host of “The PosCast” Joe Posnanski joins Jordan and Peter to discuss the ripple effects of the Juan Soto deal. Plus, what do Utah State, Texas A&M, and UCLA have in common? They're all underdog NCAA teams you should keep an early eye on before March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Best of College Football and The Worst of The NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 30:08


    The 12-team playoff has made college football even more exciting this year. The guys search the final playoff bracket for upsets. Meanwhile, over in the NFL, the gap between good and bad teams seems to be growing to a margin we've never seen. How are this many teams so bad, and the few good teams so good?! Jordan and Peter break it all down on this episode of “Underdogs.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    CFP Ranking Mayhem: Is Alabama a Good Underdog?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 29:20


    The College Football Rankings were released earlier this week and stunned fans after 10-2 Miami was ranked 12th behind 9-3 Alabama. Jordan and Peter break down the full ranking and how the CFP might shake out. Plus, are there MLB free agents who are not named Juan Soto? The guys go through some MLB hot stove moves that teams who aren't landing Soto should make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Thanksgiving 3 (Turkey) Leg Parlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 13:17


    It's Thanksgiving week and The Underdogs are back with a Turkey Leg NFL parlay! There are 3 NFL matchups on turkey day and we've curated the best bets to make sure your Thanksgiving is anything but bland.

    CFB Chaos Continues: Does Army Belong in the 12-Team Playoff?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 16:38


    With just 3 weeks left of the college football season, the chaos is heating up as we barrel toward the 12-team playoff. Jordan and Peter make a case for Army before their huge matchup against Notre Dame this weekend. The BIG12 is on the brink of a tie-breaker situation, and which major SEC team will be left off? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    MLB Off-Season Moves and Super Bowl Long Shots ft. David Samson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 29:54


    Who is the most underrated baseball free-agent? Where will Juan Soto end up? The MLB off-season is in full swing so Jordan sits down with David Samson of “Nothing Personal” to discuss free-agent moves. Plus, Peter figures out his tech issues and the guys make long shot Super Bowl picks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Making Sense of the College Football Playoff Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 22:04


    The second College Football Playoff rankings are out and fans are … confused. Texas moves up and Georgia is on the brink of falling off? NBC's Nicole Auerbach joins Jordan and Peter to make sense of the chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    College Football Playoff Rankings are In

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 18:19


    The College Football playoff rankings are in! On this episode of "Underdogs," Jordan and Peter dive into which unlikely teams could crash the party and make a playoff run for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Scrappy or Crappy?: NFL Teams That Can Still Turn It Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 29:41


    Heading into Week 10 of the season, there are a ridiculous nine NFL teams with only two wins or fewer. With such a high number of “crappy” teams, Jordan and Peter dig through the pile to pinpoint which squads can still pull out a wild card. Plus, we look West for our Under of the Week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Mid-Season NFL Underdogs to Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 29:56


    Can the Panthers score against The Saints? Do The Jags have a chance to beat The Eagles? We're almost halfway through the NFL season and Underdogs are still going strong. Jordan and Peter break down the biggest Underdog matchups on this week's episode. Plus, this weekend's college football showdown that has big title implications for the ACC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Breeders' Cup Classic Preview, ft. HOF Jockey Jerry Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 25:19


    In this special episode, the Underdogs are saddling up to help you choose the horses with the best odds of winning this year's Breeders' Cup Classic. Helping Jordan and Peter break down the field? Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey offers an inside scoop on his favorite horses — and takes us behind the scenes of his historic 133-to-1 long shot win at the 1993 Breeders' Cup Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why the World Series Depends on Starting Pitching

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 29:42


    Despite the randomness of the MLB playoffs, the two best teams have emerged as the World Series matchup. How can the Dodgers and Yankees structure their pitching to win it all? Jordan and Peter break it all down on this episode “Underdogs.” Plus, what to make of the surprise juggernaut NFC North, and Bowling Green for the can't-miss weekend bet? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NBA Season Preview: Surprise Contenders to Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 29:30


    Can the Pelicans win the West? Can the Wizards get even worse?! The NBA season tips off next week, and Jordan and Peter have you covered with expert analysis and easy longshot bets before the season gets going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Do Service Academies Benefit from No Transfer Portal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 21:06


    This week on “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter break down the remaining undefeated underdogs left in the College Football top 25, including Army and Navy. Are service academies benefitting from no NIL money and no transfer portal? Plus: Are travel teams in trouble? Is the Texas v. Georgia matchup a national championship preview? We've got all the answers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Week 7 College Football Preview: Who's the Next Vanderbilt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 14:42


    Last week's seemingly uneventful college football slate turned out to be chaos with unranked Vanderbilt beating No. 1 Alabama. Will this week's big matchups deliver the same drama? On this episode of “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter are breaking down the latest news in college football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Predicting the Unpredictable: An MLB Postseason Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 29:49


    This week on “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter delve into the glorious crapshoot that is the MLB Playoffs and try to look for betting methods in the madness. Plus, an NFL Week 6 parlay you should put your money on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Can the NFL Underdogs Keep Rolling in Week 5? with Mina Kimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 16:01


    Do the Giants have what it takes to cover the spread against the Seahawks? Can the Cardinals hold up against the 49ers? Mina Kimes joins Jordan and Peter to help dissect all the underdog madness of the NFL season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best Early Heisman Bets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 18:46


    Is this the year we're going to have a non-QB Heisman Trophy winner? On this episode of “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter make a case for Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, and break down how he fares against early standouts like Travis Hunter and Cam Ward. Listen up for who you should keep an eye on to take the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bama is a Home Underdog? How to Bet the UGA Matchup, featuring Nicole Auerbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 18:21


    On this episode of “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter are joined by NBC analyst Nicole Auerbach to break down this weekend's college football slate, including the much anticipated No. 2 Georgia at No. 4 Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Case for the Cowboys This Thursday, Plus Underdog Parlay Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 29:25


    Yes, the Cowboys look terrible, but there's historical data that suggests you should bet them against the Giants on Thursday. Do we buy it? Also, Jordan and Peter continue to debate which NFL underdogs they think have a legit chance of making a run this year. Plus, the five-way parlay heard around the world! Did the Underdogs cash out their almost $3,000 offer from DraftKings? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Making Sense of Chaos in The ACC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 15:09


    Could Miami be a legit championship contender? Can Louisville continue to exceed expectations? On this episode of “The Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter are breaking down the extremely unpredictable Atlantic Coast Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is It Time to Take the Saints and Vikings Seriously?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 30:05


    This week on “Underdogs,” Jordan and Peter try to make sense of an early chaotic NFL season, including why 0-2 teams can make great underdog picks in Week 3. Plus, which MLB teams can make a last-minute stretch run to the playoffs? And why we've got our eye on the Rutgers v. Virginia Tech game this Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What's Going on with Notre Dame? Ft. Mike Golic Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 16:08


    We've got a bonus college football episode of “Underdogs”! Jordan and Peter are joined by Mike Golic Jr. to dive into what's going on with Notre Dame after a huge upset by Northern Illinois. Then the guys revisit their master list of which unranked teams could make a run for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Are The Panthers, Jets, & Giants Actually as Bad as Week 1 Looked?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 28:59


    We're heading into week 2 of the NFL season! On This week's “Underdogs” Jordan and Peter dive into week 1 surprises. Which NFL teams could turn it around after a bad week 1? and which ones are toast. Plus, a College Football Under of the week you'll want to put your money on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is It Finally The Ravens' Year? The Ultimate Underdogs NFL Season Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 26:35


    Could Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens win a Super Bowl? Should you bet Devin Singletary to go OVER his projected rushing yards in his first season with the struggling New York Giants? And are The Bills really in trouble without Stefon Diggs? Jordan and Peter are back this week with an NFL preview! They're answering all our questions on which season futures and long shot bets to take before kick off this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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