Burgundy & Gold Today

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Optimism for Week 1, Ben Solak Calls Nick Allegretti the X-Factor + Calls 38:23 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Lou Holder Previews Commanders 2026 Season, Ben’s Chili Bowl Food Drop + Calls 1:22:27 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Lamont Jordan Previews UMD’s Season + College Football Talk w/ Wes Clarke

Hour 1 1:12 - “I’m Hopeful” — Doc Walker & Anthony on the Commanders Heading Into Week 1 12:33 - “Nick Allegretti Is the X-Factor” — Doc Walker on the Commanders’ Biggest Question 21:27 - Calls on Commanders Readiness for Week 1 and X-Factors

Hour 2 1:12 - “This Front Office Gets It” — Lou Holder on the Commanders’ New Direction 15:10 - Caller Athan in Annapolis Delivers Food Drop for Doc Walker, Rooster + Ant 23:56 - More Calls on Commanders Readiness for Week 1

Hour 3 1:12 - “Bring Back the Physicality” — Lamont Jordan Previews Maryland’s 2026 Season 18:09 - Doc Walker and Wes Clarke Preview the 2026 College Football Season

Doc Walker welcomes Maryland radio analyst Lamont Jordan to preview the Terps’ season opener against Hampton. They also discuss the state of NIL in college football and why Lamont wants Maryland to return to a physical, run-first identity that can control the line of scrimmage, help the offense and take pressure off second-year quarterback Malik Washington.

Lou Holder joins Doc Walker to discuss what has him excited about the Commanders heading into 2026. Lou also applauds the new front office for honoring Sonny Jurgensen, Monty Coleman and John Riggins and bringing the franchise’s legends back into the spotlight.

ESPN’s Ben Solak believes Nick Allegretti could be the player who determines how smoothly Washington’s offense evolves in 2026. Doc Walker agrees, breaking down the pressure on Allegretti to handle protections, communicate at the line and help get the Commanders’ offense rolling.

Doc Walker asks Anthony if the Commanders are ready for Week 1 in Philadelphia. Despite the questions surrounding the roster, both remain hopeful as Washington gets healthier heading into the opener.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Must Show Stability, Biggest Concerns for Commanders + Calls 41:06 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Expectations for Jalen Hurts, Around the NFL + Calls 1:22:41 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - College Football Season Preview, Dan Graziano Bold Predictions + Kawhi-Clippers Drama

Hour 1 1:12 - Nick Ashooh on Why Stability Matters for the Commanders 15:13 - Nick's Biggest Concern with the Commanders Is Their Offensive Line 25:09 - Calls on Biggest Concerns with the Commanders