Off The Bench

We kick off the Halloween season with some fall fair talk before turning to college football. Is there truly an outlier and elite team this year, or are we headed for a season defined by parity?

We kick things off with some Skinny Zion talk that spirals into the FAMU announcer’s wild Ozempic comments and Drew Allar’s thirsty DMs. From there, we mix in a little light crop dusting, hit on some of the biggest sports stories around the country, roll into Dear DeLondra, and wrap up with Ask the Bench.

We dive into what LSU needs to address during the bye week and whether this team can still improve and turn things around. Dr. Stephen Etheredge joins us to break down Tyreek Hill’s injury and whether turf fields really contribute to ACL issues. Plus, we lighten things up with a debate on just how ridiculous the Fast & Furious franchise has become.

We take a deep dive into LSU’s offense—looking at the diversity in the run game, the balance of play calls, how often runs are coming out of shotgun, and the role of RPOs. Plus, we answer your questions in OTB Mailbag and close with some time on the Tiger defense.

Matt shares some little-known Disney hacks and secrets, we dive into the impact of the Saints losing Cesar Ruiz, and of course, we talk plenty of LSU football.

Nick Underhill joins the show as Matt once again guarantees a Saints win—this time against the Giants. We also keep the focus on LSU, diving deeper into the Tigers’ offensive struggles and questioning the lack of creativity in the playcalling.

We (unfortunately) pivot to the Saints and their struggles, then Devin Snow joins us to recap the weekend. We pay tribute to another fallen soldier in Sam Pittman, and close things out with a surprise delivery from Raising Cane’s.

We stay locked in on LSU’s offense — digging into the lack of production, breaking down film, and taking a hard look at the play calling and overall philosophy behind the Tigers’ game scripts.

We kick things off breaking down LSU vs. Ole Miss and take a closer look at Garrett Nussmeier. What’s really going wrong with this offense, and how big of a concern should it be moving forward?

In hour one we dive deep into the LSU vs. Ole Miss matchup, focusing on how LSU’s defense stacks up against the Rebels’ high-powered offense and what could decide the game on Saturday. Plus, Matt gives his thoughts on the Ryder Cup.

In hour two we break down Saints vs. Bills, take a look around the college football slate and share which games we’ll be locked in on, and talk about the LSU Tigers who are now suiting up for Ole Miss.

We kick off hour three with What’s the Ticket, guessing the highest and lowest prices across college football this weekend. Then we hand out an NFL Party Barge Parlay and a CFB Pontoon Parlay before wrapping up with some final thoughts on LSU vs. Ole Miss.

In hour one Matt breaks down (and rips) signals from Ole Miss, Chef Michael Johnson joins us for another round of Munchies, and Patrick Willis stops by to preview Ole Miss vs. LSU.

In hour two we review some Ole Miss film, Will Helmers and Jeff Watson from the G Team stop by to talk NIL, and we dive into Alabama vs. Georgia.

In hour one we look ahead to the weekend college football slate. We ask if Caleb Williams absorbed C.J. Stroud’s powers, and we break down how LSU is preparing to handle Trinidad Chambliss.

In hour three we play another round of Would You Rather, break down LSU vs. Ole Miss, and get into Dear DeLondra. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

We kick off the show unintentionally talking about Skinny Zion. LSU takes a hit as DJ Chester is suspended for the first half against Ole Miss and Braelin Moore continues to recover from injury—what does this mean for the center position? Plus, Oklahoma State moves on from Mike Gundy, and we pay tribute to his run in Stillwater.

In hour two we debate which rule we would change first if we were president of the NCAA. Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins the show to talk injuries, including John Mateer.

We break down Ravens vs. Lions from last night and how both teams are shaping up early in the season. In OTB Mailbag, we tackle the important question: which OTB member would you trust to help hide a body? We wrap up with a look at LSU’s permanent SEC opponents and what that means moving forward.

We start the show with some college football gossip as Lane Kiffin’s daughter hard launches Whit Weeks the same week LSU faces Ole Miss. We recap Monday Night Football and get Brian Kelly’s latest injury update — with Caden Durham listed as day-to-day, what does this mean for an already thin LSU running back room?

We kick things off with Nick Underhill, where he gives us his thoughts on the great debate: hard vs. soft shell tacos. We also dive into the Saints, discussing who the real leader in the locker room is and why veterans like Cesar Ruiz might not be getting the response they want when speaking up. We close out the show with Ask the Bench.

We dive into the ugly truth of the Saints’ abysmal showing against the Seahawks and what went wrong. But it’s not all doom and gloom — we shift gears with Weekend Winners, handing out some well-deserved love and good vibes to turn the energy around.

We keep the Weekend Winners rolling before debating which team is shaping up to be LSU’s toughest opponent this season. News breaks on the SEC’s three annual opponents, and we react to who LSU drew. Plus, Devin Snow stops by for Spreadlines, and we close things out with OTB.

We kick things off recapping LSU’s win over Southeastern, but the real debate is how much stock to actually put into it. Did the Tigers show us anything new, or was it just business as usual against an overmatched opponent? We break down what — if anything — the game revealed about this team moving forward.

In hour two we take a look at the college football slate and break down some of the biggest storylines in the SEC and Top 25.

In hour one we recap Thursday Night Football, break down LSU vs. Southeastern, and run through the latest injury report.

In hour three we talk Saints vs. Seahawks, put together a CFB Pontoon Parlay and an NFL Party Barge, and wrap up with Ask the Bench.

In hour three Trey Ledbetter, owner of Pro Dreams, joins us to talk memorabilia. Chef Michael Johnson stops by for another round of Munchies, we play Big Deal or No Big Deal, and wrap up with Ask the Bench.

In hour one we talk about Garrett Nussmeier getting the start vs. Southeastern and what the offense could look like with him under center. Robert Saleh believes Spencer Rattler will be a household name by season’s end, and we close the hour by breaking down Saints vs. Seahawks.

In hour two we run through the weekend CFB slate and share which games we’re most excited for. The crew puts together fresh SEC power rankings, and Will Helmers joins the show to break down the latest in the world of NIL.

In hour three we preview the weekend’s CFB slate and highlight which games we’ll be keeping an eye on. The crew plays a round of Would You Rather, Dear Delondra makes her return, and we wrap things up with Ask the Bench.

In hour one we dive into some fantasy football talk before breaking down Marler’s SEC QB rankings and giving our own opinions on where certain quarterbacks should be slotted. We also react to the news of Jabbar Juluke’s three-game suspension following an altercation with an LSU player.

In hour two Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins us to break down Joe Burrow’s injury and give insight into torso injuries. We review a couple of LSU run plays on film, talk about Arch Manning dealing with the yips, and react to Dabo Swinney’s latest crash out.

We kick off hour three with Nick Underhill to talk Saints. In OTB Mailbag, we dive into what we would do with Garrett Nussmeier this weekend vs. Southeastern and what we want to see from the offense. Then, we head into the film room for another breakdown from the Florida game.

In hour two of OTB, we break down some film from the Florida game. We talk about Tom Brady stepping into the coach’s booth and Carly Irsay making headlines on the sideline. There’s even a scandal in the World Stone Skimming Championship that we can’t ignore. Plus — will the Bengals make a play for Jameis Winston?

In hour one of OTB, we recap the Monday Night Football doubleheader — Texans vs. Buccaneers and Chargers vs. Raiders. We dive into Garrett Nussmeier’s torso injury, how it may be affecting play-calling and game plans, and what the coaching staff should do with Nuss heading into LSU vs. Southeastern.

In hour two, we recap Saints vs. 49ers and dive into why New Orleans keeps coming up short despite having plenty of weapons — and with Spencer Rattler actually playing well. We also play a round of Right, Wrong, or Indifferent.

In hour three, we roll through Weekend Winners before Devin Snow joins the show to talk Saints and LSU. We pay tribute to two fallen coaches, and close things out with Ask the Bench.

In hour one, we dive into LSU vs. Florida. Yes, there are some valid fan concerns, but at the end of the day the Tigers are 3-0 and in prime position to move to 4-0 this weekend. Once again, the defense proves to be the anchor and brightest spot of this team.

In hour three we play What’s the Ticket, Tay Tay reveals his new NFL team! We give our Pontoon Parlay and wrap up with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we continue to talk SEC football. We discuss the Saints hosting a beat-up 49ers team this weekend, Matt gives you all the colleges that have Owls as their mascot, and we talk LSU’s offense vs. Florida.

In hour one we recap Thursday Night Football, take a look at this weekend’s SEC college football slate, and break down LSU vs. Florida.

In hour three we hang out with Chef Michael Johnson for another round of Munchies. We take a look at the NFL slate and preview tonight’s Commanders vs. Packers matchup. The crew gives their predictions on which CFB game will be the most talked about come Monday, and we wrap up with Ask the Bench.

In hour one we dive into LSU vs. Florida — the history, the intensity, and just how big this rivalry really is. This is Death Valley’s time to shine, and we urge every Tiger fan heading to the game to go all out this weekend.

In hour two we break down the Saints matchup vs. the 49ers, including what Brock Purdy and George Kittle being out means for New Orleans. Trey Ledbetter, owner of Pro Dreams, joins us to talk cards and memorabilia. Plus, we share our expectations for the Florida Gators heading into Saturday.

In hour two we break down… rivers? Yep, the crew debates different types of rivers before circling back to the AP poll drama in college football. Dr. Stephen Etheridge stops by to talk all things sports medicine and injuries. And of course, we can’t forget Matt’s kankles.

We kick things off discussing LSU defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell leaving the team and why this move might have happened. Then we dive into the LSU vs. Florida matchup and what’s on the line this weekend. Plus, a quick look at the AP poll drama and how the voting shook out.

We kick off hour three by looking at the biggest SEC games this weekend and giving our thoughts. Dear Delondra returns — with an update on the Pre-K assistant teacher. Tay Tay eliminates more teams in his NFL Bachelor search, and we wrap things up with Ask the Bench.

We kick things off recapping Monday Night Football between the Vikings and Bears — and wow, both teams looked rough. We take a look at the updated Top 25 and debate who’s properly ranked (and who isn’t). Then we start looking ahead to LSU vs. Florida this weekend.

Nick Underhill joins us to break down Saints vs. Cardinals and preview their upcoming showdown with the 49ers. Taylor’s NFL Bachelorette search heats up with a shocking elimination in his hunt for a new team. And as always, we wrap things up with Ask the Bench!