Podcast appearances and mentions of aj hawk

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Athens, Georgia for College GameDay ahead of tomorrow's massive tilt between LSU and Georgia, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they break down last night's electric Thursday Night Football game that saw Joe Flacco and the Bengals outlast Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in an absolute thriller, before they preview the college football weekend and make their picks against the spread for every game on the NFL week 7 slate. They are also joined by several great guests including 6x National Champion, including 2 as a Head Coach, current Head Coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, Kirby Smart, the GOAT, 7x National Champion, Nick Saban, to preview the college football weekend, and lastly, country superstars Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs, who will be performing live on College GameDay tomorrow. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This date in history, Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports gives us picks for the weekend, Quick Hitters: BYU fan heads to jail, updated CFB predictions, Drew Allar's future & Micah Parsons vs NFL officials, Curt Cignetti gets a new extension from Indiana, Matt Rhule says he loves coaching Nebraska and as always AJ Hawk closes out our week. 

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Steelers and the Bengals, why the line is Steelers -5.5, and some other storylines floating around the NFL as we enter week 7. They are also joined by several great guests including Nebraska Head Football Coach Matt Rhule, Super Bowl Champion and former Head Coach of the Cowboys and Packers, Mike McCarthy; Indiana Head Football Coach Curt Cignetti, and Super Bowl Champion, Walter Payton Man of the Year, TNF on Prime panelist, and tonight's Ruler of the Jungle, Andrew Whitworth.Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10/15/25: Ohio State National Champion AJ Hawk Talks Buckeyes' Big Win, James Franklin Firing & So Much More!

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up week 6 of the NFL season as AQ gives his five best offensive lines of the week and biggest takeaway's, and Darius Butler highlights the best DB play of the week, and Tone gives his midseason college football playoff graphic, they recap last night's NLCS game that saw the Dodgers take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Brewers. Joining the progrum to chat about about his thoughts of a great weekend of football, PFF player grades, and previews some of next weeks games. Later, ESPN legend, College GameDay stalwart, co-host of SVPod, Stanford Steve joins the show to preview this weekend's massive college football slate. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3X Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Football doubleheader, give his biggest takeaway's from the weekend, and give game balls for his best performing players in the NFC and AFC. Joining the show to recap last night's Bills/Falcons game after being boots on the ground on the Falcons sideline, as well as which coaches might be on the hot seat, and who he thinks will be buying and selling at the deadline, is ESPN NFL analyst/pundit/host, Peter Schrager. Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, current ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the progrum after calling last night's Bills/Falcons game to chat about his biggest takeaway's, and mispronouncing Bijan Robinson's name (although he may have been right). Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 6 of the NFL including the Colts continuing to look like a Super Bowl contender, the Chiefs announcing they are still the Chiefs, some coaches on the hot seat and the breaking news that Brian Callahan has been fired by the Tennessee Titans, before previewing tonight's Monday Night Football doubleheader. Joining the progrum to give some updates on injuries, preview the trade deadline, go through some overreactions from the internet, and preview tonight's Monday Night Doubleheader, is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, ESPN College football analyst, Heather Dinich joins the show to chat about James Franklin getting fired by Penn State and what their plans may be, Indiana's continued upward trajectory, and her thoughts on the CFP as of right now. Later, Dan Orlovsky joins the show from Atlanta where he's calling tonight's MNF game between the Bills and Falcons, his thoughts on both games tonight, his biggest takeaway's from week 6 in the NFL, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Eugene, Oregon for College GameDay ahead of tomorrow's massive tilt between Indiana and Oregon, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they break down the Giants impressive win over the Eagles, they preview this weekend's college football slate, and preview and pick every game against the spread in week 6 of the NFL season. Joining the progrum to discuss what last night's win means for the Giants, some of the QB injuries going into the weekend, expectations for the trade deadline, and more is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, the voice of college football and NFL on Prime color commentator, Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to recap last night's Eagles/Giants game and look ahead to this weekend. Later, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the progrum to preview this weekend's college football slate. Lastly, Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule joins the show to chat about their season thus far, this weekend's game, difficult travel schedules, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today in history, Lee Sterling gives us his picks for the weekend, Quick Hitters: Marvin Harrison Jr. returns to Indy, NFL Mock Drafts and this year's annual NBA GM survey, how many teams can win the National Title in CFB this season and AJ Hawk closes out the week. 

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Eagles and Giants, and look back at last night's magnetic night of baseball, before covering all the other stories floating around the NFL as they prepare for week 6 of the NFL. They are also joined by several great guests including ESPN NBA Insider, Shams Charania to break some NBA news, the GOAT, play-by-play announcer for the NFL on Prime, Al Michaels to chat about tonight's game, Super Bowl Champion and former Head Coach of the Packers and Cowboys, Mike McCarthy to give his biggest takeaway's from week 5 and preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game. Lastly, retired Navy Seal Sniper, New York Times best selling author, and creator of the Terminal List series, Jack Carr joins the progrum to chat about his new book. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10/8/25: Ohio State National Champion AJ Hawk Talks Wild CFB Week 6, Buckeyes-Illinois Preview & So Much More!

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up week 5 of the NFL season as AQ gives his five best offensive lines of the week and biggest takeaway's, and Darius Butler highlights the best DB play of the week, as well as chatting about last night's incredible Yankees comeback win against the Blue Jays in the ALDS, and Aaron Judge's massive moment. They are also joined by several great guests including JJ Watt to recap this last week in the NFL and look ahead to next week, The Tribal Chief, The GOAT, the Head of the Table, Roman Reigns, Buccaneers rookie WR superstar Emeka Egbuka, and Stanford Stever for Anudder College Football Convo. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3X Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Football thriller between the Chiefs and the Jags and all the biggest storylines around the NFL as we enter week 6. Joining the program fresh off a massive win is Jaguars Head Coach, Liam Coen to discuss where the teams at right now, Trevor Lawrence's development, Travis Hunter's usage so far and how he's managing it, his relationship with Shad Khan, and much more. Next, Stanley Cup Champion, American Hero in the Olympics, and new ESPN NHL analyst, TJ Oshie joins the progrum to preview the upcoming NHL season which starts tonight, the chances of the Florida Panthers having a 3-peat, Connor McDavid taking a big pay cut to help out Edmonton, and more. Later, 2024 NL Manager of the year, Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, Pat Murphy joins the show to chat about how special this years Brewers team is, being able to win in multiple ways, his football coaching career, the Miz' stuff, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 17 year NFL veteran and current co-host of the pregame/post game show for the NFL on Prime, and Super Bowl Champion, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro, and current co-host of the pregame/post game show for the NFL on Prime, Andrew Whitworth to overreact to everything that happened in the week 5 NFL slate that provided a lot of excitement, plus they recap a crazy college football weekend as well, preview tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Chiefs and Jaguars, chat about postseason baseball, and all the other crazy news stories floating around the sports world. Joining the program is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter to recap the most important stories of the weekend, which injury news we need to be aware of, and preview tonight's Monday Night Football game. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Tuscaloosa for College GameDay tomorrow ahead of the Vanderbilt and Alabama game, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap last night's Thursday Night Football game between the 49ers and Rams that despite all the injuries, saw the 49ers get a massive win in overtime. They also cover postseason baseball as the ALDS and NLDS are now set, before previewing the entire week 5 NFL slate and making their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky to take a victory lap for his Mac Jones take awhile back, what he see's in his game over the last few weeks, and what he's looking for this weekend in a couple of crucial matchups. Next, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, and panelist for College GameDay, Nick Saban joins the progrum to preview this weekend's college football slate, including being back in Alabama, his thoughts on Mac Jones last night, the Miami and Florida State tilt, Arch Manning and Texas going against Florida, and if Oklahoma can sustain being without John Mateer for a few weeks. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today in history, Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports gives us his picks for the weekend, Quick Hitters: Best CFB QBs this season & Jon Scheyer gets extended at Duke, what makes former great players succeed or fail as coaches and as always AJ Hawk closed out our week. 

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night's playoff baseball games and look ahead to tonight's three elimination games, before previewing tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the 49ers and Rams, and wrap up the rest of the stories around the league as we look ahead to week 5 of the season. Joining the show to preview both tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup and look ahead to this weekend's college football slate is color commentator for the NFL on Prime, and the voice of college football, Kirk Herbstreit. Next, Super Bowl Champion and former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the show to give his biggest takeaway's from week 4 of the NFL season, and preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game. Lastly, Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes joins the show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about his upcoming schedule including a tag team match with Randy Orton, the PLE in Perth, Australia, his acting career, amateur wrestling background, and his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AQ Shipley, AJ Hawk to recap the MLB Postseason action & the latest news ahead of NFL Week 5 & CFB Week 6, including the Browns turning to Dillon Gabriel at starting quarterback in London against the Vikings, AQ Shipley's takeaways, and more. In the first hour, we are joined by future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and now color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt to talk about his childhood diet, TJ Watt & the Steelers performance in Dublin, Ireland (Hup Hup Hup), the game he called between the Commanders & Falcons, and more. In the second hour, World Series Champion & 3x All Star, Phillies DH, Kyle Schwarber joined the progrum to talk about what he is doing during the Phillies bye, their intrasquad game tonight at Citizen Bank park, his approach and the plate, and more. From there, we are joined by Catcher for the Seattle Mariners, Cal Raleigh, fresh off a 60 HR & 125 RBI season, to chat about how the Seattle Mariners are using their bye week, the craziness of his regular season, and much more. We wrap things up with In the Trenches with AQ Shipley and Everything DB: Good D, Bad D with Darius Butler. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We will be LIVE from the ThunderDome tomorrow previewing TNF and more. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3X Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Football Doubleheader, and all the biggest storylines around the NFL as we enter week 5. Joining the progrum to chat about the season, his career as a whole, how he's feeling thus far this year, and everything else about the Rams is Super Bowl Champion, 2011 Comeback Player of the Year, 2x Pro Bowler, Detroit Lions All-Time Team member, and current QB for the Los Angeles Rams, Matthew Stafford. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 4 of the NFL season, recap the college football weekend with Pat's first Penn State whiteout experience after GameDay, Europe retaining the Ryder Cup, and all the big stories from the weekend before previewing tonight's Monday Night Football doubleheader. Joining the progrum after the First 15 is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter to recap week 4, give updates on some of the biggest injuries around the league, and preview tonight's Monday Night Doubleheader. Later, star of the new Hulu series, Chad Powers, movie star, and friend of the program, Glen Powell joins the show to chat about Chad Powers which premieres tomorrow, a few of the upcoming projects he's attached to/working on, his thoughts on Arch Manning and his Texas Longhorns thus far this year, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is live from State College before tomorrow's College GameDay ahead of Oregon @ Penn State, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back at the ThunderDome, as they recap last night's TNF game, look ahead to this weekend's college slate, give Ryder Cup updates, and preview the entire NFL week 4 slate and make their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum to preview tomorrow's massive tilt against Oregon is Penn State Head Coach, James Franklin. Later, Penn State QB, Drew Allar joins the progrum to chat about his progression, why he decided to come back to Penn State, and much more. Later, 7x National Champion, panelist on College GameDay, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the progrum to preview this weekend's incredible college football slate. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today in history, Lee Sterling with his picks for the weekend, Quick Hitters: OSU MBB tournament projections, Micah Parsons returns to Dallas & Lincoln Riley's complaining, previewing Ohio State at Washington, Shedeur Sanders is confident in his own abilities and closing the week with AJ Hawk. 

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Seahawks and the Cardinals, and look more into the marquee games of this weekend in both the NFL and college football. Joining the progrum to chat about the insanely compelling end of the season here, the AL MVP race, and where we're at right now with four days left of the season is ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan. Next, Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the progrum to preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game, and give his biggest takeaway's thus far after 3 weeks, as well as looking ahead to this weekend's slate. Later, Head Coach of the Nebraska football team, Matt Rhule joins the show to chat about their tough loss to Nebraska, recruiting on a bye this week, the outlook for the rest of the season, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up everything from week 3 of the NFL season and go through the best offensive lines of the week as they go In the Trenches with AQ Shipley, and highlight the best and worst defensive back play with Darius Butler. Also joining the show are several great guests including 3X DPOY, one of the greatest defensive players of all-time, future HOFer, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt; 3x National Champion and current Head Coach of Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin; and lastly, new Colts safety, Cam Bynum. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Football game between the Lions and Ravens as the Lions punched the Ravens in the mouth in Baltimore for a 38-30 victory. Joining the progrum to recap their absolute shellacking of the Bengals is the Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings to chat about Carson Wentz stepping in for JJ McCarthy, his team as a whole this year, playing two games internationally these next weeks, and more. Next, 6x Pro Bowler, 2017 Comeback Player of the Year, in his 13th year in the NFL, WR for the Los Angeles Chargers, Keenan Allen joins the show to chat about Jim Harbaugh, being back in LA, his relationship with Justin Herbert, the Chargers potential this year, and much more. Later, Super Bowl Champion, 3x All-Pro, Pro Bowler, in his 14th season at LB with the Buccaneers, Lavonte David joins the show to chat about his career as a whole, starting 3-0, Baker Mayfield, his relationship with BA, and much much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 3 of the NFL season including the Colts continuing to assert their dominance, the Browns shocking the Packers at home, backup QB's shining for a few teams, Sunday Night Football being another dud, and everything else that happened in a crazy week 3 before previewing tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Lions and Ravens. Joining the progrum is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter to give his biggest takeaway's from the weekend, check in on some injuries around the league, and look ahead to tonight's Monday Night Football game. Later, ESPN NFL Insider/analyst/host Peter Schrager joins the show LIVE from Baltimore to chat about the biggest storylines from week 3 of the season as well as tonight's game and what it means for both teams. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Coral Gables, Florida for tomorrow's College GameDay ahead of the Florida vs. Miami game, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis in studio. They recap last night's Thursday Night Football game that saw the Dolphins show a little fight before falling to the Bills 31-21, they preview the college weekend, and make their picks against the spread for the entire NFL week 3 slate. Joining the progrum to preview this Saturday's game against Florida, and where the progrum as a whole right now is Miami Head Football Coach, Mario Cristobal. Next, 2024 NFL MVP, 3x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen joins the show to chat about last night's win, how tight knit the team is, how special things feel in Buffalo right now, and much much more. Later, 7x National Champion, panelist on College GameDay, the GOAT, Nick Saban joins the show to preview this weekend's college football slate. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Ward sat in today for the Vegas-bound Tito, this date in history, Lee Sterling's picks for the weekend, Quick hitters: Clayton Kershaw retires, Tush Push banning & CFB across the pond, could Big Ten revenue distribution change in the near future, how have the new traditions at the 'Shoe gone so far and AJ Hawk to close the week. 

9/17/25: National Champion Ohio State LB AJ Hawk Talks Buckeyes Win, Week 3 Upsets & So Much More!

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Dolphins and the Bills, and how this might be a must win for the Dolphins with all the chatter surrounding them. Joining the progrum to go through some of the injury designations for the upcoming weekend and preview tonight's game is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, Nebraska Head Football Coach, Matt Rhule joins the show to chat about this weekend's massive tilt for the Bussin' Bowl as Michigan comes to town. Later, Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, Mike McCarthy joins the progrum to preview tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup, chat about preparing a back up QB, what he's noticed around the league thus far, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap of week 2 of the NFL season as they go In the Trenches with AQ Shipley and look at the best defensive back play with Everything DB. Joining the show to chat about his biggest QB takeaway's from the first two weeks of the season is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, 3x DPOY, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about the Steelers run defense, what trends he's noticing around the league right now, and much much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x AP Coach of the Year, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Doubleheader and to wrap up week 2 of the NFL season as a whole. Joining the progrum to recap last night's massive win, the culture change in LA, his relationship with Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaughism's, and much more is 4x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, and current superstar Safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, Derwin James Jr.. Later, West Virginia Head Football Coach, Rich Rodriguez joins the show to chat about a massive Backyard Brawl against Pitt, if the hard edge is starting to form, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys OVERREACT to everything that happened in week 2 of the NFL season including Joe Burrow potentially being out for 3 months with a turf toe injury, the Colts looking like a real contender, the drama in Dallas between the Cowboys and the Giants, the Super Bowl rematch that saw the Eagles sneak past the Chiefs, the Lions absolutely pummeling the Bears, and everything else from a crazy week 2 before previewing tonight's Monday Night Football and going through overreactions from the internet. Joining the progrum right after the First 15 to break down the biggest stories from the weekend and preview tonight's game is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, new Super Middleweight Champion, 1st boxer ever to hold 3 undisputed titles in 3 different weight classes, Terence “Bud” Crawford joins the progrum to chat about his massive victory over Canelo Alvarez this weekend in Las Vegas, his preparation for the fight, giving Canelo his belts back after the fight, and his thoughts on Nebraska football this year. Later, Comedian Adam Ray joins the show to chat about his upbringing in Seattle, his Seahawks fandom, what he's up to currently, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is live Knoxville, Tennessee from the site of College Gameday, as AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis. They recap last night's Thursday Night Football game as the Packers beat the Commanders 27-18, and has some people asking if the Packers are Super Bowl bound, before looking ahead to the rest of the weekend and making their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum is 9 year NFL veteran, 20th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft, and ESPN NFL analyst, Marcus Spears to chat about Micah Parsons and the Packers defense, and his thoughts about week 2 of the NFL season. Next, 7x National Champion, GOAT, and College GameDay panelist, Nick Sagan joins the show to chat about this weekend's college football slate, coaching Derrick Henry, and more. Next, National Champion, Heisman Runner-Up, and current Tennessee Head Coach, Josh Heupel joins the progrum to chat about the game tomorrow against Georgia, his offense and new QB, the Nico situation, and if he shows his players film of him when he was at Oklahoma. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see for Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin Ward sat in with Tito today, this date in history, Lee Sterling with his picks for the weekend, Quick Hitters: Wisconsin @ 'Bama & Browns trash talk, previewing Ohio State vs Ohio and closing the week with AJ Hawk.  

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game as the Commanders travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Packers (-3.5), as they discuss all the different news surrounding the game before welcoming four great guests to the progrum. First, ESPN NFL Senior Insider, Adam Schefter joins the show to give injury updates for tonight's game, chat about JJ McCarthy's debut, the 49ers injury situations, and more. Next, Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule joins the progrum to recap their massive week 2 victory, and preview week 3 as well as Thursday Night Football. Next, Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the show to preview Thursday Night Football, chat about his reception at halftime of the Packers game at Lambeau Field last weekend, and give his biggest takeaway's from week 1. Lastly, the voice of College Football, and color commentator for the NFL on Prime, Kirk Herbstreit joins the progrum to preview tonight's game, and look ahead to this weekend's massive tilt in Knoxville, TN between Georgia and Tennessee. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AQ Shipley, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap up everything from week 1 of the NFL season, with AQ Shipley's biggest takeaway's as well as the top 5 offensive lines from week 1, and Darius Butler dives into the best and worst plays from defensive backs in week 1. Joining the show to break down his debut in the booth, and his biggest takeaway's from week 1 is future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and now color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt. Later, comedian, actor, and co-host of Bad Friends with Bobby Lee, Whiskey Ginger, and No Bad Lies is Andrew Santino to chat about his Chicago Bears, his new comedy special White Noise available Friday on Hulu, his experiences in the film industry, his golf game, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night's Monday Night Football game that saw JJ McCarthy and the Vikings have a dramatic comeback and spoil Ben Johnson's first game as Bears Head Coach. They are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x AP Coach of the Year Bruce Arians for the whole show to wrap up everything that happened in week 1 of the NFL season. Joining the progrum to chat about Caleb Williams and JJ McCarthy's performances and week 1 in general is 12 year NFL veteran and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, WWE Hall of Famer and current CCO, Triple H and 2x All-NBA, 2x All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, and PG for the Indiana Paces, Tyrese Haliburton to chat about WrestlePalooza coming to Indianapolis next weekend, the new deal with ESPN, Tyrese's rehab process, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in an incredible week 1 of the NFL season including Josh Allen's late night heroics over the Ravens, the Packers looking dangerous against the Lions, the Colts absolutely dominating the Dolphins starting the Danny Dimes era, Aaron Rodgers throwing 4 TD's en route to a victory, and much more. Joining the show to recap the biggest storylines of the weekend, give a few injury updates, and preview tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Vikings and Bears is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, starting Quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, Danny Dimes, Daniel Jones joins the show to chat about their huge win yesterday over the Dolphins, being the guy in Indianapolis, if he feels like he's throwing it better than he has ever before, the vibes surrounding the team heading into the season, his relationship with Coach Steichen and his input in the game planning, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Norman, Oklahoma for College Gameday this weekend, as AJ Hawk is in the ThunderDome with the boys as they recap last night's Cowboys vs. Eagles game, and preview and pick all of games from the first week of the NFL season. They are also joined by three incredible guests including 12 year NFL veteran and ESPN QB guru/analyst Dan Orlovsky, 7x National Champion and College GameDay analyst, the GOAT, Nick Saban, the GOAT of college softball, Oklahoma Head Softball Coach, Patty Gasso, and ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you for Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight's NFL kickoff game between the Cowboys and Eagles, which currently sits at Eagles -8.5, and break down everything about the game before making their picks against the spread. Joining the show to chat about all the last items that need to be covered before the start of the season including Nik Bonitto signing a massive extension with the Broncos, other extensions, his thoughts on tonight's game, how the Eagles were another suitor for Micah Parsons, the Giants selling 10% to the Koch brothers for $1 billion, and more. Next, ESPN NFL analyst/insider/host, and host of the new podcast The Schrager Hour, Peter Schrager joins the show to give a few predictions for the season. Lastly, Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers and most recently the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy joins the progrum to discuss tonight's game, what he likes about Dallas' roster this year, his perspective on the Micah Parsons situation, and to announce that he'll be joining the progrum every Thursday this year. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys look ahead to tomorrow's NFL Kickoff between the Cowboys and Eagles, and all the pertinent NFL stories that need to be chatted about before the start of the season. Joining the progrum to chat about rebuilding the program, how recruiting has changed, their massive win against Notre Dame, and a look at the season ahead is Miami Head Football Coach, Mario Cristobal. Next, the host of NFL RedZone, Scott Hanson joins the show to give a look at what his Sunday's look like in the RedZone studio, the change from “commercial free football” to “RedZone football,” and how long it took him to get settled in to the chaos of calling all the games at once. Later, 3x Defensive POY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, Texans Ring of Honor member, future Hall of Famer, and new color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about Micah Parsons' trade to the Packers, which games he's most excited to call, and which teams he think will surprise people, how his soccer teams are doing, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, 2x AP NFL Coach of the Year, a man with 47 years of coaching in the NFL/college football, Bruce Arians for the entire show LIVE from the ThunderDome to chat about everything happening around the sports world including everything about the NFL as we are just days away from Thursday Night's opener, and everything about Bill Belichick's first game as North Carolina's Head Coach. Joining the progrum to chat about the NFL this year, who his current top 3 QB's are, his thoughts on both of the 49ers and the Chiefs this year, is 4x Super Bowl Champion, 3x Super Bowl MVP, 2x MVP, 5x All-Pro, 8x Pro Bowler, 75th and 100th NFL Anniversary teams, and Hall of Famer, Joe Montana. Later, Emmy award winner and ESPN NFL Insider/analyst, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about his most intriguing storylines heading into the 2025 season. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On today's show, Pat and AJ Hawk are LIVE from the Horseshoe in Columbus, Ohio on the campus of Ohio State ahead of Saturday's game between Texas and Ohio State, with the boys back in Indy as they discuss the massive trade yesterday right after the show as Micah Parsons was traded to the Packers for 2 1st round picks and Kenny Clark, what it means for the Packers, the Cowboys, Jerry Jones, and how this impacts everything in the NFC. They are also joined by four incredible guests including Head Coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Matt Rhule to chat about last night's game and announce he'll be coming on the show every week this football season, National Champion QB from Ohio State and current QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Will Howard joins the progrum to discuss last year's team and being back at Ohio State, and what he expects this year to be like in Pittsburgh. Later, National Champion Head Coach of Ohio State, Ryan Day joins the show to preview this weekend's matchup against Texas, and lastly 7x National Champion, the GOAT, and current analyst on College GameDay, Nick Saban joins the progrum to preview this weekend of college football and announce he will also be appearing every week during the football season. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Monday. Enjoy this weekend's college football games. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight's slate of college football games to kick off week 1 of the season, as well as everything happening in the NFL with the season one week away. Joining the progrum to chat about Nebraska football tonight, Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson, as well as Bussin' with the Boys' new partnership with ESPN, 9 year NFL veteran, co-host of Bussin' with the Boys, Will Compton. Next, 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, current GM of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Michael Lombardi joins the show to chat about how the team is coming together and what he expects Monday night against TCU, and some of the different contractural situations in the NFL. Later, Head Coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, Rich Rodriguez joins the show to chat about rebuilding the culture at West Virginia, what it takes to obtain a hard edge and how long it takes him to figure out whether or not a player will be a good fit, his coaching style, this upcoming season and much more. Lastly, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins the progrum to chat about the news that the Cowboys are officially open to hearing trade offers for Micah Parsons, and that the Cowboys would like to get this situation resolved one way or another before their  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening in the NFL as final rosters are starting to come together, Adam Thielen was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, the Micah Parsons situation, and look ahead to a massive week 1 College Football slate. Joining the show to feel the beat and chat more about the growing rumors that the Packers have offered a trade to the Cowboys for Micah Parsons and the situation as a whole is Jane Slater for the Cowboys, and Matt Schneidman for the Cowboys. Next, member of College Gameday, ESPN CFB analyst and Swiss Army knife, Stanford Steve joins the show to preview the college football season and dive into an incredible week 1. Later, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to discuss how he missed his flight this morning to guest host the show. Lastly, fresh off a FedEx Cup Championship, PGA Tour star, Tommy Fleetwood joins the progrum to chat about finally breaking the seal on Tour and winning the Tour Championship, his mindset leading up to the final holes, how important the relationship with his caddie his, if he's going to buy anything special with the $10 million he earned winning the FedEx Cup, becoming an instant enemy with the Ryder Cup around the corner, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as the voice and face of college football, Kirk Herbstreit guest hosts the show as they chat about Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals finally getting a deal done, they hop around the divisions in the NFL, and give their championship and sleeper picks for the power 4 conferences before previewing this weekend's Texas vs. Ohio State game. They are also joined by 4 incredible guests including, one of the GOAT's, and current play-by-play commentator for the NFL on Prime, Al Michaels, National Champion andHead Coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter, and 16 year NFL veteran and ESPN College Football Analyst, Joey Galloway. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapport guest hosts the show, to recap all the important things that happened in the last week of the preseason as well as the breaking news that Terry McLaurin is getting a 3 year, $96 million extension with the Commanders, before discussing both the Micah Parsons and Trey Hendrickson situations. Joining the show to chat about all the talk surrounding Shedeur Sanders, the Vikings trading their backup QB and signing Carson Wentz behind JJ McCarthy, his thoughts on the Colts naming Daniel Jones their starting QB and what it means for Anthony Richardson, and much more is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is out of town on assignment, as ESPN NFL Insider/analyst, Peter Schrager guest hosts in the ThunderDome with Darius Butler and the boys as they discuss the new Cowboys documentary on Jerry Jones and why it helps give context to the Micah Parsons situation, which teams might be sleepers this year, an early look at Field Yates' mock draft for next year, and everything else happening in the NFL world. Joining the show are three great guests including 2x Super Bowl Champion, Damien Woody, 6 year NFL veteran and 2x Grey Cup Champion, Andrew Hawkins, and lastly, Super Bowl Champion, CBS color commentator, and ESPN analyst Jason McCourty. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices