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The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff rankings were released earlier this week, but they are noticeably different than the AP Top 25. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey explains the different factors behind each list and which is more important more than halfway through the season. Plus, FOS college sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins with insight on the election’s impact on the NCAA landscape.

Ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship this Sunday, Joey Logano, one of four drivers competing for this season’s title, joins the show to discuss his preparation for the race, recent fines issued by NASCAR, and the sport's evolution. Plus, we hear from Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao about why the NBA's ratings continue to decline and how much they actually matter. Also, Florida addresses Billy Napier's future, the Browns give a Deshaun Watson update, and Raygun retires.

The election will have a slew of implications on the sports world, which could even include owners joining Donald Trump's cabinet. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Margaret Fleming joins to discuss the connections between billionaire sports owners and the GOP. Also, Justin Pugh, who played in 11 NFL seasons, joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on what locker rooms are like before the trade deadline, negotiating contracts with teams, and how different front offices treat players.

Saints center Connor McGovern may actually be losing money by playing in the NFL instead of pursuing a career in the family business. The McGoverns own R.D. Offutt, the largest potato producer in the U.S. Front Office Sports reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to peel back his reporting on McGovern and his family. Plus, longtime NBA executive Scott Perry discusses the Philadelphia 76ers, who are off to a rocky start and are now handling the fallout from Joel Embiid pushing a reporter. We also look at the NFL trade deadline, the beef between Kevin Durant and Stephen A. Smith, and how college football is providing a lifeline to the movie theater industry.

The NFL is at its pivotal halfway point and teams have to make crucial decisions about their season's trajectory. Ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, the Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen after their seventh consecutive loss. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey joins the show with insights on the NFL's coaching carousel and the looming trade deadline. Plus, regional sports network deals are going to play a major role in MLB's offseason. Evan Drellich of The Athletic joins to discuss the fallout of baseball's changing media landscape. Also, the Yankees hold on to Gerrit Cole and an NBA team had to take the New York City subway to its game.

A top international MLB prospect had his offer from the Padres rescinded after an investigation revealed he was five years older than his paperwork indicated. Plus, Gerrit Cole opted out for the Yankees, throwing another potential wrench into an already pivotal offseason for the pinstripes.  Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins with the latest in MLB.  Also, Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu joins the show to discuss the team’s unexpected early success, Adam Silver wants an NBA team in Mexico City, and a top SEC program unveils a stunning new facility.

This college football season has been defined by conference realignment and a looming 12-team College Football Playoff at the year's end. More than halfway through the regular season, we are joined by Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey to discuss who has been affected most by realignment so far, good or bad. Also, presidential candidates are using college football to appeal to new audiences ahead of Tuesday's election. FOS college sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins to break down the political significance of college football, especially in swing states.

Cal Ripken watched the Los Angeles Dodgers win a World Series, and now he is hoping to bring a championship to Baltimore as part-owner of the Orioles. He joined the show to discuss the series, Juan Soto’s free agency, building a successful MLB roster, and how the new Orioles ownership will be different from the previous one. Plus, Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher analyzes the MLB offseason, and how certain teams may be constrained by an uncertain media situation. Also, Unrivaled expands, Patrick Mahomes wants a WNBA team, and the media tries to drum up an NBA rivalry while the players involved brush it off.

The 2024 presidential election is just five days away, and some of the most notable owners in sports have made significant financial contributions to candidates. Front Office Sports breaking news reporters Margaret Fleming and Alex Schiffer dove into the largest donations from sports team owners, and they join the show to reveal their findings. Plus, Blake Griffin might be the next big name to launch a a broadcasting career. Tuned In columnist Mike McCarthy discusses Amazon and NBC's interest in the former All-Star. Also, the PIF is cutting international investments, young QBs are struggling more than ever, and Nick Bosa turned heads by wearing a MAGA hat at a press conference.

Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to discuss Cooper Flagg's celebrity and the renaissance of U.S. basketball stars. Plus, as MLB's dream World Series concludes, we hear from Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, on the rise of black MLB stars like Mookie Betts. Also, Lions center Frank Ragnow joins to discuss what it’s like to be at the literal center of one of the best offenses in the league, and living through multiple substantial changes since joining the league.