We may not be talking too much about THAT, but there’s plenty of important and silly sports news to discuss, along with our usual preview of this weekend’s college football action. And don’t miss Jimmy Carter’s return to our voicemail inbox—Jimmy’s got a TAKE on Mike Gundy’s fan-disparaging comments from earlier in the week. Listen, if you must! Has something we said, or failed to say, made you FEEL something? You can tell us all about it by joining the conversation on our Substack or you can send us an email here. Enjoy!

Show Rundown
Open — Abe Live-Bets the Games!
02:04 — A very brief reaction to the events of Tuesday
06:37 — First College Football Playoff rankings released
15:50 — A brief aside about a near-death experience
21:48 — WGAS NewsBag: Billy Napier keeps his job, Colbie Young narrative changed, Bogus Ole Miss injury report, Kirk Herbstreit’s dog dies
46:23 — The Best Game in Every Time Slot
1:02:08 — CIB Pick ‘em Game
1:08:37 — Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Lock of the Week
1:17:25 — Wrap-up! Joel Embiid

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