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CFB Week 1 Chaos With Andy Staples, Western Michigan HC Lance Taylor, Who's Back Of The Week + Max Is Back From His Honeymoon With Gifts
Briefed in the Sports Talk edition of Tuesday, 08 September 2026
What was discussed
UMass defeats Rutgers in Week 10:00
- Big Catassertion
UMass beating Rutgers was a shit pumping, sad day for the birthplace of college football.
- PFT Commenterassertion
Rutgers paid UMass 1.55 million dollars to come into Piscataway and win the football game.
Michigan survives Western Michigan on secret clock6:38
- PFT Commenterassertion
The official explanation from the Big Ten is that there is a secret clock that we did not get to see on TV, and on that secret clock, there was actually an extra second left.
- Big Catopinion
If it was Western Michigan, there's no chance in hell that they would have spent that much time trying to find a second for Western Michigan to throw another pass.
- Andy Staplesopinion
The Big Ten screwed up by not releasing the instant replay deliberations in real time, which would have earned the public's trust.
- Lance Taylorassertion
The Big Ten officials sent a video from the review booth showing audio and slow-motion evidence, but the explanation doesn't match the video board clock.
Bryce Underwood's poor performance for Michigan6:38
- PFT Commenterassertion
Bryce Underwood looked so overmatched from the get go, and his mechanics and the offense were bad.
- Andy Staplesassertion
If Bryce Underwood doesn't take a massive step forward, Michigan is closer to a seven-five team than a playoff team.
- Andy Staplesspeculation
There is a chance Michigan tries backup Tommy Carr against Oklahoma if Underwood struggles again.
Ohio State holds Senior Night in Week 114:38
- Big Catopinion
Ohio State holding Senior Night in Week 1 is crazy because they're basically saying they don't want it to be the Michigan game.
- PFT Commenteropinion
Week One makes more sense than the third to last week because everyone is healthy and you win.
Oregon struggles against Boise State17:39
- Big Catassertion
Oregon looked not great against Boise, which might be more credit to Boise being tougher than we thought.
- Andy Staplesassertion
Oregon is going to be fine and will likely beat Oklahoma State, but Boise State is probably pretty good.
LSU dominates Clemson in Week 120:23
- Big Catassertion
LSU looked like one of the best teams in the country, dominating Clemson in the run game.
- PFT Commenteropinion
Lane Kiffin is the greatest troll in college football and perfect for the sport's drama.
- Andy Staplesassertion
This is rock bottom for Dabo Swinney, and the offense looked discombobulated with a bad scheme.
- Andy Staplesspeculation
Dabo will likely stay until he is paid out or forced out, similar to Bobby Bowden's decline at Florida State.
Tua Tagovailoa named Falcons starter35:39
- PFT Commenterassertion
Tua Tagovailoa is going to be the starter for the Falcons.
- Big Catopinion
Having to start Tua to begin an NFL season in 2026 feels like a fantasy punishment.
Roger Goodell contract extension37:08
- PFT Commenterassertion
Roger Goodell's contract extension runs through March 31, 2031, and he will be making 65 million annually.
- Big Catassertion
Jerry Jones said there is no succession plan in place for the Cowboys.
Kyle Shanahan confused by time zones42:13
- Kyle Shanahanclip
He is confused about what day it is because of the time difference between the US and Australia.
UNC football internal investigation48:23
- Hankassertion
There is an internal investigation going on for inappropriate relationships between staffers and potential drug use from some of the coaches. Steve Belichick and Mike Lombardi have left the team.
Jerry O'Connell's fantasy football draft57:56
- Big Catassertion
Jerry drafted a completely lopsided roster with zero running backs and has locked me out of the team.
- Hankassertion
Jerry messed up by not realizing Travion Henderson was injured and might not start.
Big Cat completes 100 burger challenge1:03:46
- Big Catopinion
Eating 100 burgers is the least consequential, dumbest, and most regrettable thing I have ever done.
Andy Staples on Michigan and the Big Ten1:14:03
- Andy Staplesopinion
The Big Ten needs to show instant replay deliberations in real time to earn the public's trust.
- Andy Staplesassertion
Bryce Underwood's physical talent got him out of jams in high school, but it doesn't work at the college level.
Andy Staples on Oregon and LSU1:26:45
- Andy Staplesassertion
LSU looked like one of the best teams in the country and should be the one seed.
- Andy Staplesspeculation
Oregon will probably beat Oklahoma State and pop back into the projected playoff.
Andy Staples on Dabo Swinney's future1:29:23
- Andy Staplesassertion
Dabo Swinney is facing a long, slow decline similar to Bobby Bowden's lost decade at Florida State.
- Andy Staplesspeculation
Clemson's new administration may eventually have an awkward conversation and pay Dabo a large check to leave.
Andy Staples on Heisman Trophy candidates1:48:43
- Andy Staplesspeculation
Jeremiah Smith could be the Heisman winner if he catches three touchdown passes against Texas. Sam Leavitt could be a Heisman candidate if Lane Kiffin unlocks his potential like he did with other quarterbacks.
Lance Taylor on the Michigan game ending1:59:05
- Lance Taylorassertion
Our sideline rushed the field and celebrated, but the refs stopped us and said the game was under review. The Big Ten sent a video from the review booth, but the explanation doesn't match the video board clock.
Lance Taylor on team resilience and grit2:03:53
- Lance Taylorassertion
Our goals are still on the table; we can still win the MAC and run the table. Grit is how we live and train, and our team has found ways to win close games over the last two years.
Max returns from honeymoon with gifts2:17:38
- Maxassertion
I went to France and Italy for two weeks and brought back gifts like Prada socks and sweatpants.
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