Thursday night’s slate delivered plenty of hits for John and Barry today, from Boise State’s collapse at South Florida to UAB’s shootout win over Alabama State!
They dove into the surprising atmosphere at Protective Stadium, where Alabama State fans largely outnumbered UAB supporters despite the Blazers’ 52–42 victory. Nebraska’s narrow win over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium carried its own intrigue, drawing attention not only for Dylan Raiola’s “Baby Mahomes” billing but also for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s presence in the luxury boxes, a spectacle that left the crew weary of off-field distractions.
Meanwhile, Kyle Schwarber’s four-homer explosion against the Braves underscored Philadelphia’s dominance in a 19-run outburst, sparking frustration among Atlanta fans who watched their team give up football-level scoring.
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That football energy carried into debate over Lee Corso’s final appearance on College GameDay, with praise for his cultural impact tempered by fatigue over farewell tributes. Away from the field, Dallas’ trade of Micah Parsons to Green Bay fueled skepticism about Jerry Jones’ long-held claim to “do whatever it takes” to win, while Archie Manning’s advice to grandson Arch—“get down or get out of bounds”—became a lighter thread that highlighted the enduring aura of the Manning family across generations.
Also, a special guest joined the program today in Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed. He discussed the gains being made in the state through the transformation from the Alabama Department of Labor to the Alabama Department of Workforce.
