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It's one of the biggest games of the Week 5 college football schedule: No. 7 Alabama heads to Starkville to battle No. 16 Mississippi State in a showdown of undefeated SEC teams, and we're breaking it all down LIVE! Both Alabama and Mississippi State enter Saturday at 4-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC play, setting up a fascinating quarterback matchup between Crimson Tide star Keelon Russell and Mississippi State phenom Kamario Taylor. Can Taylor and the Bulldogs protect home field at Davis Wade Stadium, or will Alabama continue its unbeaten start on the road? We dive deep into Alabama vs. Mississippi State, including how potentially rainy conditions could impact the game, playing and throwing in wet weather, memories of past rain-soaked games involving Alabama and Derrick Henry, and whether either offense will have to adjust its approach. We also break down the weapons surrounding the quarterbacks, including Ryan Coleman-Williams and Lotzeir Brooks, the battle in the trenches, Alabama's physicality, Mississippi State's explosive offense, blocking and offensive-line play, coaching adjustments and the biggest keys that could decide this SEC showdown. Plus, the guys give their score predictions and explain why they expect a competitive game in Starkville. Then it's time for more Week 5 college football picks and predictions, including:

Connor O'Gara is joined by Jim Dunaway for a loaded edition of The Connor O'Gara Show, breaking down the biggest college football stories heading into a huge SEC weekend. The spotlight starts in Starkville, where No. 7 Alabama visits No. 16 Mississippi State in a battle of unbeaten SEC teams. The matchup features two of college football's most exciting 19-year-old quarterbacks: Alabama's Keelon Russell and Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor. Connor and Jim break down Taylor's poise, Russell's rapid rise, the challenge of playing at Davis Wade Stadium and why Bulldogs running back Fluff Bothwell could be a major factor in Mississippi State's upset hopes. Then it's time for a full Heisman Trophy debate. Where do Kamario Taylor, Keelon Russell, Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, Florida RB Jadan Baugh, Miami QB Darian Mensah and Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith belong in the early race? The guys also discuss Arch Manning, Gunner Stockton and Missouri QB Austin Simmons as the SEC's Heisman picture continues to evolve. The conversation shifts to some of the SEC's biggest early-season disappointments. What has gone wrong for Oklahoma QB John Mateer, Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed and Auburn QB Byrum Brown? How much pressure is building around South Carolina and Shane Beamer as LaNorris Sellers struggles? And why hasn't Texas gotten more production from talented transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman? Connor and Jim also discuss the people they respect most in college football media, including Rece Davis, Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, before reacting to Northwestern's new 35,000-seat Ryan Field and debating whether SEC stadiums would actually benefit from becoming smaller, louder and more intimate. The show closes on a personal note as Connor reflects on the loss of his family's 14-year-old cat, Rudy, and Jim shares memories of his family dog, Baxter, along with perspective on helping families and pets through loss. If you love college football, SEC football, Alabama football, Mississippi State football, Heisman Trophy debates and honest national CFB conversation, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round, and turn on notifications so you never miss The Connor O'Gara Show. #CollegeFootball #SEC #AlabamaFootball #MississippiState #HeismanTrophy #KamarioTaylor #KeelonRussell #CFB #SECfootball #ConnorOGara SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CoinDesk's The Policy Protocol hosts Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti open on a busy policy week from the UK's FCA opening its crypto firm authorization process to the SEC's new staff FAQ on crypto asset classification, and Robinhood's launch of AI agents that trade for retail customers. They then sit down with former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry, who argues the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate because of election-year politics rather than substance and could still get done in the post-midterm lame duck, and weighs in on who should be accountable when an AI trading agent goes wrong and on the Supreme Court fight over sports prediction markets. Plus, Rebecca and Renato debrief on the SEC's shrinking commissioner ranks and name departing Commissioner Hester Peirce as their Person of the Week. - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - Digital markets move fast. Move forward with clarity from S&P Global Ratings' risk analysis spanning stablecoins, tokenized funds, digital bonds, DeFi protocols, and more. Explore digital asset solutions with S&P Global Ratings at https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/products/solutions/digital-assets?utm_campaign=Global-DA-Vaults&utm_source=digital-ads&utm_medium=link&utm_content=CoinDesk1 - Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 01:56 UK's FCA Opens Crypto Authorizations 03:08 SEC's Crypto FAQ and the Buyback Rewrite 05:11 Robinhood's AI Agents and the Accountability Question 08:08 Chairman Patrick McHenry Joins the Show 08:47 Why CLARITY Stalled in the Senate 09:35 Can the Lame Duck Save Market Structure? 10:45 Narrow Crypto Bills vs. the Whole Enchilada 12:47 When an AI Agent Trades, Who's Liable? 14:27 Custody Rules and a Forward-Leaning SEC 15:26 Prediction Markets: Investing or Gambling? 16:26 CFTC Authority and the Supreme Court Fight 19:34 The Legacy of Commissioner Hester Peirce

Happy Friday! Doug says the Blues start to the campaign is the lede story. Is the rebuild over? Doug doesn't drink coffee. Mizzou – Florida this weekend. Would this be the biggest win of the Drink era? Tim's weekend in Columbia. STL seems fired up for the start of this Blues season. St. Louis Blues are coming for the cup. Don't give up. Blues odds to start the season. Blues on TNT tonight. O/U points for the Blues tonight. MLB playoff talk. Hunter Brody has thoughts on the Phillies loss. Why didn't they start Wheeler? Hunter Brody is furious. Should the Phillies fire everyone? Pele joins the show on the phonelines to present a “soccer guy” take. Pele breaks the text inbox. Iggy loves Lern. Michael McGreevy joins the show to make up for his abrupt departure from the show yesterday. How far is Mike driving today? Mike finally answers Doug's hard-hitting question that made him hang up yesterday. How does Mike feel about the team's chances to contend next season? How does the chemistry in the clubhouse translate to success on the field? Excitement level for a guy like Jesus Baez. Mike also briefly touches on the possible work stoppage. Joey Vitale joins us to talk all things Blues ahead of the season opener tonight. Joey talks about the 2026 season outlook and how the Blues get better this season. What would be considered a positive season for the Note? Joey also talks about the tough schedule to start the year. We then ask Joey about which of the young guys he thinks can make early splash for the team. What about Jordan Binnington and his outlook? How do the Blues stack up in the loaded Western Conference? Drops of the Week Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com joins us to discuss the Missouri – Florida matchup at 2:30 tomorrow. Before that, we ask Gabe about his PowerMizzou column on Eli Drinkwitz' record against SEC teams with winning conference records. Would this be Drink's biggest win of this Mizzou tenure? How will Missouri scheme against a RB like Jadan Baugh? What will the offense look like? Finally, Gabe does his best to update us on the status of Ahmad Hardy. Betting odds for the Missouri – Florida game. Georgia, Georgia, Georgia. Where should Tim take his family to eat in Columbia tonight? Sturgill. What are Pokey Stix? Tailgating tomorrow in Columbia. Doug wonders about the dark web. EMOTD. Starman. Portland Trailblazers broadcaster has been fired just hours after he was hired. Some bad tweets when he was 15. Now he's out. Ja Morant Dakota Johnson. Jack Hughes had himself a “So, What'd Your Grandma Think” moment. In-game interviews. Preseason CFB rankings All the fellas are heading up to Columbia this weekend. EMOTD winner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com joins us to discuss the Missouri – Florida matchup at 2:30 tomorrow. Before that, we ask Gabe about his PowerMizzou column on Eli Drinkwitz' record against SEC teams with winning conference records. Would this be Drink's biggest win of this Mizzou tenure? How will Missouri scheme against a RB like Jadan Baugh? What will the offense look like? Finally, Gabe does his best to update us on the status of Ahmad Hardy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joey Vitale joins us to talk all things Blues ahead of the season opener tonight. Joey talks about the 2026 season outlook and how the Blues get better this season. What would be considered a positive season for the Note? Joey also talks about the tough schedule to start the year. We then ask Joey about which of the young guys he thinks can make early splash for the team. What about Jordan Binnington and his outlook? How do the Blues stack up in the loaded Western Conference? Drops of the Week Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com joins us to discuss the Missouri – Florida matchup at 2:30 tomorrow. Before that, we ask Gabe about his PowerMizzou column on Eli Drinkwitz' record against SEC teams with winning conference records. Would this be Drink's biggest win of this Mizzou tenure? How will Missouri scheme against a RB like Jadan Baugh? What will the offense look like? Finally, Gabe does his best to update us on the status of Ahmad Hardy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto News: SEC proposes new crypto custody rules for investment advisers and funds. Fiserv launches its digital asset platform on Solana, starting with Bank of North Dakota's Roughrider Coin. Evernorth clears shareholder vote ahead of Nasdaq debut with 473M XRP treasury.

Bitcoin breaks above $86K ahead of the U.S. jobs report, clearing a major sell wall despite high yields and a strong dollar. We also cover the SEC's new crypto custody rules, Robinhood's concerns with tokenized-stock limits, and Aave's push for DeFi-friendly regulation in Europe. Plus, Stani Kulechov joins to discuss Aave V4, stablecoins, tokenization and what could bring the next 100 million users into DeFi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake Lovell and Max Barr their 2026-27 SEC basketball preview sharing thoughts on where things stand with John Calipari's incredible freshman class led by Jordan Smith Jr, Miikka Muurinen, Abdou Toure, and JJ Andrews, what transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson will add to the dynamic, expectations for the Hogs' veterans led by Billy Richmond, why Caleb Ourigou may surprise, similarities and differences from last years squad, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT gives his College Football Week 5 predictions and breaks down five of the biggest matchups on the schedule, starting with Alabama's dangerous road trip to Mississippi State. Can Kamario Taylor and Jeff Lebby attack the same explosive-play weakness Florida State exposed, or will Alabama's pass rush and superior talent eventually take over late? JT also previews Florida vs Missouri and explains why Austin Simmons and Mizzou may present the most complete SEC test Jon Sumrall's Gators have faced so far, even with Florida's dominant run game and ability to win in multiple ways. Can Iowa force Ohio State into four quarters of ugly football and turn field position into its best offensive weapon, or will Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes create too much margin for error? JT also breaks down Auburn vs Tennessee, where Alex Golesh returns to Rocky Top and Jim Knowles' defense could make life miserable for Byrum Brown in another low-scoring SEC fight. Plus, Miami vs Clemson becomes a test of how far apart the Hurricanes and Tigers really are, with Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney leading a Miami offense that could force Tait Reynolds into a game Clemson isn't built to win. All that plus trap-game alerts, upset angles, spread picks, CFP implications, and JT's final score predictions for College Football Week 5.

Bitcoin is back above $86,000 as oil slips below $100 and Treasury yields pull back slightly, but the real test is whether $85,000 can become a new floor rather than another temporary pump. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $92.9 million in net outflows, while Lloyds Banking Group and Visa completed a live $750,000 cross-border settlement pilot using USDC. Evernorth shareholders also approved the company's business combination ahead of its planned Nasdaq debut, while Robinhood says the SEC's new tokenized-stock exemption may already impose limits that are too restrictive for the scale of its business.The SEC proposed a new crypto custody framework for investment advisers and regulated funds as Commissioner Hester Peirce prepares to leave the agency, while Circle and Hyperliquid are pushing European regulators on stablecoin reserve and perpetual-futures rules. NEAR Intents also temporarily halted services following a roughly $3.8 million exploit and says affected users will be compensated. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation and Open Anonymity Project launched zkAPI, using zero-knowledge proofs to separate payments for AI and other API services from users' identities, another example of privacy-preserving cryptography moving toward practical applications.Happy HODLing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chuck starts the show today with the "historic" matchup between Mississippi State and Alabama, and how one SEC program is still trying to grasp its identity. We then look at Mississippi State with Brian Hadad from SportsTalk Mississippi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck starts hour 2 looking around the SEC with Chris Marler from LouisianaSports.net, and the issue for Alex Golesh and Auburn's offense. We then talk Clemson with Will Vandervort from The Clemson Insider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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College Football Week 5 is here, and a bunch of teams are trying to figure out whether the good vibes are real or just another mirage. We make our picks for Alabama-Mississippi State in Starkville, Ohio State-Iowa in Iowa City, Florida-Missouri, Miami-Clemson and a pair of fascinating Friday night games with Pitt-Virginia Tech and Penn State-Northwestern. Can Mississippi State prove it belongs in the SEC race? Is Iowa’s offense actually evolving? How much should we trust Florida after its breakout win over Ole Miss? And can Clemson make things uncomfortable for Miami under the lights in Death Valley? Then we work through the rest of the Week 5 slate with Michigan-Minnesota, Notre Dame-North Carolina, Auburn-Tennessee, Virginia-Florida State, Louisville-NC State, Kentucky-South Carolina, BYU-TCU, Washington-USC, Baylor-Arizona State and more. Plus, our Locks of the Week, the Quadfathers, Under-The-Radar games and a very important discussion about finding water. Join us at Verballers.com for ad-free episodes, bonus shows, our Run the Board pick’em game and more.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt makes his picks for this Saturday after going 5-2 against the spread last week. He begins by previewing the game he will be calling on Big Noon Saturday on FOX as Michigan looks to bounce back from their heartbreaking loss against Minnesota. He then makes his pick as #5 Ohio State tries to avoid the upset at Kinnick when they take on #14 Iowa. Klatt makes his pick as a couple of Top-10 teams in the SEC take on ranked opponents on the road when #7 Alabama takes on surprising #16 Mississippi State and #8 Florida faces #25 Missouri. He wraps up the show by deciding whether Clemson can keep it close against #4 Miami and whether Lincoln Riley and #18 USC will right the ship against Washington or continue their slide after the loss to Oregon. Chapters 🏈0:00 - 1:07 Intro1:08 - 5:55 Michigan at Minnesota5:56 - 12:50 Ohio State at Iowa12:51 - 16:48 Alabama at Mississippi State16:49 - 19:15 Florida at Missouri19:16 - 21:18 Miami at Clemson21:19 - 23:29 Washington at USC23:30 - 24:39 Picks Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best stories in college football so far Sport & State founder Clay Travis joins the show SEC injury reports College Football Playoff future: is 24 inevitable? FBS win streaks of at least 20 games since 2000 Buster Faulkner on Florida's offensive identity SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Alabama national championship quarterback Jake Coker joins Mick Gillespie to break down one of the biggest games of the college football weekend: No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 16 Mississippi State in Starkville — a matchup featuring two of the fastest-rising quarterbacks in the country and major implications for the 2026 Heisman Trophy race. Can Keelon Russell keep Alabama's undefeated start rolling, or will Mississippi State star Kamario Taylor deliver another statement performance in front of the cowbells at Davis Wade Stadium? Coker explains why Alabama-Mississippi State has the potential to become a defining Heisman moment, comparing the spotlight surrounding Russell and Taylor to Alabama's famous 2015 showdown with LSU, when Derrick Henry's dominant performance against Leonard Fournette dramatically changed the national award conversation. The guys also break down Russell's rapid development in Ryan Grubb's Alabama offense after the Crimson Tide quarterback erupted against South Carolina for 365 passing yards and four touchdowns. Coker dives into what separates Russell inside the pocket, including his anticipation, ball placement, protection checks and ability to process defensive pressure — traits that remind Coker of former Alabama stars Tua Tagovailoa and Bryce Young. On the other side, the biggest challenge for Kane Wommack's Alabama defense may be containing the explosive Kamario Taylor. Coker discusses Alabama linebackers Luke Metz and Caleb Woodson, the challenge of defending a quarterback with Taylor's size and athleticism, and why disguised pressures and simulated blitzes can be especially difficult for young quarterbacks. Plus, Coker breaks down: • Why Mississippi State could be a dangerous “trap” environment for Alabama • The latest Heisman conversation surrounding Jeremiah Smith, Darian Mensah, Kamario Taylor and Keelon Russell • Why Russell's pocket presence stands out • Josh Ford's emergence as a blocker and receiving threat • Ryan Coleman-Williams' ability to create game-changing plays • Ryan Grubb's play-calling and Russell's growth in Year 2 of the system • How elite defensive coordinators disguise pressure against young quarterbacks • Why Coker believes Alabama has the pieces to compete for a national championship If you're an Alabama football, Mississippi State football, SEC football or college football fan, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

The Next Round is LIVE with a loaded college football show as we get you ready for another huge weekend across the SEC!

Rob and Kelvin take A’Ja Wilson for her bizarre interaction (and public comments after the fact) with an Indiana Fever on Tuesday. Plus, the guys break down the biggest headlines in the world of SEC college football with Cierra Clark in this week’s edition of College Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drew Butler and Jake Fromm break down Georgia vs. Vanderbilt ahead of Week 4, with key matchups, storylines, and everything happening around the SEC. Presented by PrizePicks and Humberto Injury Law.

Inside Carolina basketball analyst Rob Harrington and host Tommy Ashley discuss North Carolina's place in the ACC heading into the 2026-27 basketball season. Harrington and Ashley hit on the state of the league across college basketball, the unknown talents and new coaches in the conference trying to help get the once powerful conference back to the top of the nations power leagues.Harrington offers his opinions on how the Tar Heels stack up in what he calls a 'top heavy league' and how the bottom teams serve to drag down the conference's standing when placed up against the SEC, BigTen and Big12. Finally, what are the reasonable expectations for Michael Malone's first season at Carolina and where can fans expect to see UNC in the standings come tournament time in late March 2027.We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show:– Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store.Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.comFounded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsor for this show:–> Johnny T-shirt: The best place for Tar Heel gear, a Chapel Hill tradition since 1983, and 20-year partners with Inside Carolina. Visit them on Franklin Street or check out their online store. **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No. 8 Florida travels to face No. 25 Missouri in another important SEC road matchup. We break down the biggest advantages, concerns and players who could decide whether the Gators leave Columbia with a win. #FloridaGators #GatorsFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #FloridaGatorsFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Gators Breakdown Merch: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Crawford joins the show to talk about the CFB coaches who have not performed well in the SEC. Joe Rexrode joins the show to talk to Paul about the Big Ten and how the Big Ten is not as good as the SEC so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa vs. Ohio State is here, College GameDay is coming to Iowa City, and The Committee breaks down everything surrounding the biggest Hawkeye game of the season. Trent Condon and Andrew Downs preview Iowa-Ohio State, including Hank Brown's emergence, Jeremiah Smith, Iowa's red-zone offense and defense, the Hawkeyes' rushing attack, and what it will take to keep Ohio State from taking over. The guys also discuss Iowa's College Football Playoff outlook, whether a close loss to Ohio State could still help the Hawkeyes, the importance of Iowa showing it belongs on a national stage, and why Kinnick Stadium could play a major role. David Eickholt joins the show to break down Iowa's win at Michigan, Hank Brown's late-game performance, the Hawkeyes' defensive concerns, the running game, pass rush, and what Iowa needs to do against one of the most talented teams in college football. The Committee also dives into Iowa State vs. West Virginia, including Michael Hawkins Jr., Cam Cook, Iowa State's missed tackles against Utah, Aiden Flora, Jaylen Raynor, and why this is such an important game for Jimmy Rogers and the Cyclones. Plus, Brandon Olsen from Locked On Gators joins the show for a deep dive into Florida, John Summerall, the SEC, and the conference's national championship drought. The guys also debate the Big Ten vs. SEC, conference strength, the College Football Playoff, and whether the SEC still has the strongest league in college football. And finally, Trent and Andrew make their picks for some of the biggest Week 5 games. The Committee presented by Bud Light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 8am hour of Thursday's Mac & Cube continued with Brian Hadad, from Sports Talk Missisippi, telling us what to expect from the Bulldogs in the Mississippi State vs. Alabama game; then, the guys get into Auburn-Tennessee and why this might be the biggest SEC game of the weekend; later, the Rubix Cubelic returns to analytically predict winners of Week 5's biggest games; and finally, Cole & Greg do a quick preview of Ohio State vs. Iowa. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Andy and his co-host discuss the bizarre mumps outbreak affecting San Diego State football before diving into a full preview of Week 10 college football matchups. They analyze Alabama's trip to Starkville, an Auburn staffer's attempted playbook leak, and Andy's frustration with Washington head coach Jedd Fisch. (00:01:00) Braves Do-or-Die Game (00:02:51) San Diego State Mumps Outbreak (00:04:47) Ohio State vs. Iowa Preview (00:05:26) Alabama vs. Mississippi State (00:08:51) Auburn Staffer Playbook Leak (00:11:05) Miami vs. Clemson Outlook (00:14:30) Washington vs. USC Preview

Blake Lovell and Max Barr start their 2026-27 SEC basketball preview sharing thoughts on where things stand with Todd Golden bringing back almost every piece from last year, expectations for the Gators' backcourt led by Boogie Fland and Denzel Aberdeen, the development of the frontcourt with future NBA bigs like Alex Condon, Thomas Haugh, and Reuben Chinyelu, new faces off the bench in internationals Domen Petrovic and Arturas Butajevas, why there's lot of potential to be the nation's best defenses, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big time showdown in the SEC with #7 Alabama on the road to face #16 Mississippi State. It will be battle for the Heisman with Sophomore stars Kamario Taylor & Keelon Russell squaring off. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica, Geoff Schwartz, and Sammy Panayotovich have covered for all the angles on the big games including #5 Ohio State vs #14 Iowa and #8 Florida vs #25 Missouri. The crew provide their best underdogs to cover and their best favorites to fade including the Michigan Wolverines vs the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Finally, the guys wrap up the show handling out their best College Football Bests you must make for week 5! Chapters:0:00 Intro1:20 #7 Alabama vs #16 Mississippi St: Heisman Showdown8:00 #5 Ohio State vs #14 Iowa: Road Battle For The Buckeyes16:40 #8 Florida vs #25 Missouri: Trap Game?21:00 Dogs We Like Cover21:40 Temple Covering Vs South Florida?23:18 Minnesota Handling Business Vs Michigan?24:17 Colorado State vs Oregon State25:00 Favorite To Fade25:10 Stanford At Wake Forest26:00 #8 Florida At #25 Missouri26:50 Maryland At Nebraska28:10 #4 Miami At Clemson: Dabo Heat Seat31:40 #3 Notre Dame At North Carolina33:00 Washington At #18 USC36:17 #12 Texas Tech At Colorado38:40 Penn St At Northwestern41:50 Pittsburgh At Virginia Tech44:18 Cincinnati At Arizona45:30 Best Bets49:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Gabe DeArmond, of Power Mizzou, joined The Drive breaking down the Tigers loss in Starkville and if they will bounce back against Florida.

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During tonight's show, Brooks and the boys retier the SEC. We are also bringing back overreaction or reality. During the local hour, we are going to list out Georgia players who have increased their stock this season. #collegefootball Use the linkhttps://www.hardrock.bet/media-partners/filmguy?pid=media_partnership&c=filmguy to take advantage of Hard Rock Bet's latest offers! Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FILMGUY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorER1HarPFY2LnaE-o7-Buoaixs652Lkv_NzIGKModpY-HVb1sV Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorSWVqg5rlU_J9F7pluw8PS5w0WleTpUI__e81vY_hCHSllA_mN Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorER1HarPFY2LnaE-o7-Buoaixs652Lkv_NzIGKModpY-HVb1sV Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorSWVqg5rlU_J9F7pluw8PS5w0WleTpUI__e81vY_hCHSllA_mN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

During tonight's show, Brooks and the boys retier the SEC. We are also bringing back overreaction or reality. During the local hour, we are going to list out Georgia players who have increased their stock this season. #collegefootball Use the linkhttps://www.hardrock.bet/media-partners/filmguy?pid=media_partnership&c=filmguy to take advantage of Hard Rock Bet's latest offers! Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/FILMGUY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorER1HarPFY2LnaE-o7-Buoaixs652Lkv_NzIGKModpY-HVb1sV Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorSWVqg5rlU_J9F7pluw8PS5w0WleTpUI__e81vY_hCHSllA_mN Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorER1HarPFY2LnaE-o7-Buoaixs652Lkv_NzIGKModpY-HVb1sV Follow Brooks on Twitter: twitter.com/brooksaustinba Follow Brooks on Instagram: Instagram.com/brooksaustinba Subscribe to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brooksaustin Merch: https://www.universitiesforever.com/collections/the-film-guy?srsltid=AfmBOorSWVqg5rlU_J9F7pluw8PS5w0WleTpUI__e81vY_hCHSllA_mN Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taylor Davis and Jason Campbell are back for SEC State of Mind, breaking down another wild week of SEC football and looking ahead to a loaded slate of matchups. Alabama heads to Starkville to face undefeated Mississippi State in a battle between two exciting young quarterbacks. Auburn travels to Rocky Top looking to build momentum against Tennessee, while Jason breaks down what he wants to see next from Byrum Brown. South Carolina faces a critical matchup with Kentucky, and red-hot Florida looks to keep rolling on the road against Missouri. Plus, Taylor and Jason sound the alarm on discipline across college football following a weekend of costly decisions and questionable moments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to another episode of Before the Box Score! After a tough loss on the road, Mizzou and Eli Drinkwitz look to bounce back against a top-ten opponent in SEC foe Florida. Can the Tigers dig deep to win the turnover battle? How will special teams fair? And what about Drink's play calling?! Let's get ready for Saturday. MIZ! Subscribe to Rock M+ for access to Mizzou insider info, discussion boards, special live podcasts just for subscribers, and more! You can follow members of today's show on Twitter @BurstaHurst & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@NateGEdwards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have a question for one of our podcasts? Leave a 5 star review with your question and that show just might answer it in an upcoming episode! Do you like Rock M Radio? Drop us a Review and be sure to subscribe to Rock M Radio on your preferred podcasting platform. Be sure to follow @RockMNation and @RockMRadio on Twitter. And if you aren't subscribed yet, please subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crypto is changing—and the next phase may look very different from the one that got us here. Today on TraderMerlin, I'm joined by Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, for a deep dive into the current state of cryptocurrency and digital assets—and where this rapidly evolving market may be headed next. Matt brings a particularly interesting perspective to this conversation. Before becoming CIO of Bitwise, he was CEO of ETF.com and has spent years working at the intersection of ETFs, institutional investing and digital assets. Today, Bitwise manages billions of dollars across crypto ETFs, private funds, separately managed accounts, staking strategies and other digital-asset investment products. In other words, Matt has a front-row seat to one of the biggest transformations taking place in financial markets: Crypto is moving from speculation toward financial infrastructure. We'll talk about Bitcoin and the current crypto market, but I want to go much further than simply asking where BTC goes next. We'll discuss: Crypto Regulation – After the failure of the CLARITY Act, what happens next? Can the SEC and CFTC provide enough regulatory certainty without Congress? Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs – How ETFs have changed institutional access to crypto and what investor flows are telling us Institutional Adoption – Are pensions, endowments, RIAs, family offices and other major investors actually increasing their exposure? Tokenization – Could stocks, bonds, real estate and other traditional assets ultimately move onchain? Stablecoins – Are they simply digital dollars—or the foundation of an entirely new financial system? Wall Street Goes Onchain – What happens when traditional finance and decentralized finance begin to converge? Beyond Bitcoin – Where Matt sees opportunity across Ethereum, Solana, DeFi and the broader digital-asset ecosystem Crypto ETFs – What's next as Wall Street continues expanding the menu of regulated crypto investment products? The Next Crypto Cycle – Will the next major move be driven by speculation—or real-world adoption? And this last point may be the most important. For years, crypto investors have been waiting for "the institutions" to arrive. But maybe we're asking the wrong question. What happens when institutions don't simply invest in crypto—but actually begin using blockchain technology to rebuild parts of the financial system? Tokenized securities. 24/7 markets. Instant settlement. Stablecoin payments. Onchain lending. Crypto ETFs. Institutional DeFi. Those aren't just different ways of trading Bitcoin. They're potentially different ways of running financial markets. And that's exactly what I want to explore with Matt. Listen now:

The SpaceX IPO generated enormous attention for obvious reasons. It was the largest IPO in history, and the company's stock price initially surged after trading began. But an important legal development associated with the IPO has received considerably less attention: SpaceX adopted an unusually comprehensive shareholder dispute-resolution regime (the "Regime") in its bylaws. In our Consumer Finance Monitor podcast released today, our host, Alan Kaplinsky (founder, former leader for 25 years, and now Senior Counsel of our Consumer Financial Services Group) spoke with Professor Mohsen Manesh of the University of Oregon School of Law about the Regime and the significant legal questions it raised.  Manesh is an authority on corporate, contract, and LLC law and has written extensively about arbitration provisions in corporate charters and bylaws. This was his second appearance on our podcast to discuss shareholder arbitration and the SEC's changing position on the subject. Key Topics Discussed: ·                 Why the SpaceX provisions are notable ·                 How the SpaceX dispute-resolution regime works ·                 The distinction under the federal securities laws ·                 The importance of the class action waiver ·                 The distinction between the two waivers ·                 Shareholder consent ·                 Broader competition between Delaware and Texas for corporate charters ·                 Professor Manesh's theory for why the FAA may not preempt Delaware's restrictions As Professor Manesh and I discussed, SpaceX's Regime is about much more than arbitration. It presents a novel test of the intersection between corporate law, federal arbitration policy, federal securities law, forum selection, and class action practice. The litigation that eventually tests these provisions could shape the development of shareholder dispute resolution for years to come. Consumer Finance Monitor is hosted by Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel at Ballard Spahr, and the founder and former chair of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group. We encourage listeners to subscribe to the podcast on their preferred platform for weekly insights into developments in the consumer finance industry.

Break out the red pens! A quarter of the 2026 regular season is already over. Alabama has faced and defeated four opponents, two from the SEC. So how have they looked so far? Has Keelon Russell lived up to the hype? Have the run game and offensive line improved? Is Kane Wommack's defense one of the best in the nation, as expected? AL.com's Matt Stahl joins Ben Flanagan to hand out grades for everyone, including Kalen DeBoer in his 3rd year as the Alabama head coach. Brought to you by Meta. Meta is investing over $1.5 billion in Montgomery. We don't just build here. We invest here. http://meta.com/BuildingMontgomery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The college football coaching carousel is heating up as Mike Norvell, Brent Venables, Shane Beamer, and Lincoln Riley find themselves under fire amid disappointing seasons for Florida State, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and USC. Is this the end of the road for these high-profile coaches, or can they turn things around before boosters and athletic directors make decisive moves? The conversation focused on explosive buyouts, upcoming brutal schedules, and how recruiting woes are intensifying the pressure at football powerhouses like Florida State and Oklahoma.The Georgia Bulldogs emerge as the frontrunners for the national title, riding an elite defense led by Elijah Griffin and offensive playmakers like Gunner Stockton and Nate Frazier. The discussion explored Georgia's dominance in the SEC, notes the key upcoming matchup between UGA and Florida, and whether Kirby Smart's squad can outpace rivals such as Alabama, Texas and Ohio State. Will Georgia's youthful defense and high-powered offense carry them to another championship, or will a surprise contender derail their campaign?Support us by supporting our sponsors!KALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what's next.Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always.Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.Protect yourself now.SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/COLLEGE ! #squarepod5-Hour ENERGYBring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https:/5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. It's time to put your knowledge to the test with College Football Pick'Em from FanDuel. Download the FanDuel app and play College Football Pick'Em for free. Only on FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Hour 2, we're talking Mizzou Football, including the incredible reporting from the Post Dispatch's Eli Hoff, who went to Laurel, Mississippi to find out the story behind Ahmad Hardy's shooting and all the insane things that came from his story... The Voice of the Tigers, Mike Kelly, breaks down the Tigers tendencies over their first three games, the tricky things you have to watch for, the success of the Mississippi State running attack last weekend, how it feels to call his 400th consecutive game, why he sees this as "an old fashioned SEC game". Pauley dives into today's news from the Arizona St. hockey program, who put their head coach on probation following the tragic situation with Blues prospect Matthew Mayich.

We're gearing up for October baseball as SiriusXM host Jon Morosi stops by to preview the MLB postseason and the Rays' ultimate playoff outlook. After diving into the harsh truths of SEC football with Scott and Chris, we cap things off by guessing whether lyrics belong to a country hit or a Taylor Swift anthem! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In the second hour, Mac & Bone debate if the SEC is back on top of the college football world, after an impressive first month of the season, they discuss how the Panthers can overcome the losses of Mike Jackson, & Jaycee Horn, before they preview the Notre Dame/UNC & Clemson/Miami contests See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their College Football Week 5 rankings and picks for the 2026 season, debating where Florida, Alabama, Miami, Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and more belong. They evaluate the national contenders, discuss the College Football Playoff picture, and make their Week 5 college football predictions for key SEC and ACC matchups.Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS#kalshipartner (0:00) Introduction(14:30) Week 5 Rankings(41:30) Virginia Tech Pitt(51:50) Week 5 Picks

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