Off 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.

We hand out our Weekend Winners — and crown Phillies Karen as our Weekend Loser. Devin Snow joins the show to break down the Saints and LSU, and we wrap things up with Ask the Bench!

We dive into Saints vs. Cardinals and why Spencer Rattler wasn’t the problem in the loss. We also recap the rest of the NFL slate — which games lived up to the hype and which ones flopped. Alondra goes 3-0 on her picks (keeping the parlay afloat!), and Taylor knocks three more teams off his NFL new team search.

We kick off the show celebrating the return of football! Then we break down LSU’s win over La Tech — why it didn’t feel like a dominant performance despite the W, and what it means moving forward.

We kick off the show recapping Thursday Night Football as the Eagles take down the Cowboys. Matt and Jake break down the proposed 10-day transfer portal window and what it could mean for college football. Plus, we preview LSU vs. La Tech and the key matchups to keep an eye on this weekend.

We take a look at the full weekend NFL slate and break down Saints vs. Cardinals — key storylines, matchups, and what the Saints need to do to get the win.

We dive back into the AP poll and what it means moving forward. Then, we take a look at this weekend’s college football slate — the matchups, the storylines, and what we’ll be keeping an eye on.

We dive into some more college football matchups, Chef Michael Johnson joins us for Munchies, and we give our keys to LSU’s game on Saturday.

We break down the Week 1 NFL slate and kick off the OTB Survivor Series with Flynn making the first pick — the Eagles. We also build an NFL Pontoon Parlay. Plus, Trey Ledbetter from Pro Dreams stops by to talk about the sports card and memorabilia business.

We kick things off with Would You Rather Wednesday! We preview LSU vs. Louisiana Tech, look ahead to Saints vs. Cardinals, and wrap up the show with Ask the Bench.

We break down the brand new AP Top 25 poll and the biggest movers after Week One. Then, we check in on Tuscaloosa — betting odds are officially out for the next Alabama head coach, and the names might surprise you.

Jake Haener is back! The Saints call him up from the practice squad after cutting JT Gray, and we break down and try to justify the decision. Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins us to discuss the latest in sports medicine and injury updates.

We kick off hour two debating where teams will move in the AP Poll after Week 1, dive into the OTB Mailbag, and take a look ahead at this weekend’s not-so-thrilling college football slate.

We kick things off with UNC vs. TCU and dive into Bill Belichick’s fall from grace. Garrett Nussmeier and Braelin Moore earn SEC Player of the Week honors, the Saints release JT Gray, and we break down ESPN’s latest power rankings — including where LSU lands.

Nick Underhill joins us to preview Saints vs. Cardinals and react to the team cutting JT Gray. We play What’s the Ticket to guess which games have the highest and lowest get-in prices, follow Tay Tay’s search for a new NFL team, and wrap up with Ask the Bench.

We revisit the OTB preseason Top 25 and see where we nailed it — and where we whiffed. The whole crew gets the OTB Turnover Chain for cashing the Pontoon Parlay! Plus, our biggest takeaways from the college football weekend and a deep dive into LSU’s defense, pressure rate, and how dominant they looked.

We hand out Weekend Winners — highlighting Aaron Anderson, Blake Baker, Tommy Castellanos, and all the teams that took down ranked opponents in Week 1. Devin Snow joins us to share his Clemson trip experience, and Tay Tay kicks off his search for a new NFL team.

We celebrate LSU finally getting an opening win over Clemson! The Pontoon Parlay cashes, we break down how the Tigers got it done, and Matt gives Harold Perkins his flowers for balling out at the star position.

We open hour two with the Quad Box as AJ Hawk and Bobby Carpenter join to talk college football and give their LSU vs. Clemson predictions. Then, Kellen Moore stops by to break down the Saints.

We close out the week with our final score predictions for LSU vs. Clemson and put together the first actual Pontoon Parlay of the season!

We kick things off with the news of AJ Haulcy being out for the first half of the opener, recap last night’s college football slate, and give our final breakdown of LSU vs. Clemson.

We reveal #3 in the OTB Top 25. Trey Palmer comes home as the Saints sign the Louisiana native, and we debate whether Rashid Shaheed should be on kickoff return duty. Plus, the crew dishes out bold predictions for both the NFL and CFB seasons.

We keep rolling with our bold predictions, dive into Munchies with Chef Michael Johnson, and break down what the LSU Tigers are eating as they prep for Clemson.

We start the show with Alondra getting roasted just five minutes in for her outfit. Then we dive into ESPN’s computer model for LSU vs. Clemson and break down what we think about it. Plus, we give you tonight’s full college football slate.

We kick things off with Dear Delondra as she hypes you up for LSU vs. Clemson. We run through the list of former LSU Tigers who made NFL rosters this season. Then, we dive into a little film study — breaking down Clemson’s matchup with South Carolina and what LSU needs to do to contain Cade Klubnik on Saturday. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench!

In hour two we reveal pick #4 in the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Etheridge joins us as we talk Saints injuries and get a deep dive into sports medicine. We also have some fun with Would You Rather!

We start off hour one with the biggest news in sports — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged, and our Taylor absolutely rages about it. We also react to Spencer Rattler being named QB1 (at least for week one…), and break down what LSU needs to do to take down Clemson on Saturday.

In hour one we update you on the roster cuts the Saints have already made. Then we preview LSU vs. Clemson and talk about what we’ll be keeping an eye on from the Tigers — including the O-line play, how the DBs handle Clemson’s receivers, and which young players could step up in a big spot.

In hour two we reveal #5 in the OTB Top 25! We open up the OTB Mailbag, dive into FOX’s dispute with YouTube TV and why they need to reach an agreement before this weekend. Plus, we continue our Saints roster discussion — breaking down the cuts already made and who else could be on the way out.

We kick off hour three with Nick Underhill as breaking news drops — the Saints have cut Isaiah Foskey and Treyton Welch. We then take a look at the betting lines for LSU vs. Clemson and give our official score predictions. We wrap up the show with Ask the Bench!

It’s a packed house this week as Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are joined by Devin Snow (aka Hold The Mayo) to break down a loaded football weekend. The squad dives into the Saints' latest developments, previews the massive LSU-Clemson showdown, and delivers their “Weekend Winners” across the sports world. Plus, former LSU quarterback Matt Mauck joins the show to share his perspective on awarding the No. 18 jersey to Garrett Nussmeier—what the moment meant and why Nuss was the right choice. From Tiger traditions to NFL takes, this one’s got it all.

Week Zero delivered some early fireworks, and Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn are here to break it all down—starting with Iowa State’s surprising upset over Kansas State. The guys react to the top storylines from the opening weekend of college football and what they mean moving forward. Then, it’s time to shift gears to the Saints, as the preseason comes to a close. Where does the quarterback competition stand? Can the offensive line find its footing before Week 1? Hester and Flynn give their takes on who’s trending up, who’s got work to do, and what’s real vs. preseason noise.

Jacob Hester and Matt Flynn react to LSU naming quarterback Garrett Nussmeier as the recipient of the coveted No. 18 jersey for the 2025 season—a symbol of leadership, toughness, and selflessness in Tiger tradition. The guys break down what the honor means, why Nuss fits the mold, and share their own experiences with the legacy of 18. Then, they turn their attention to LSU’s season opener on the road at Clemson. From crowd noise and hostile environments to what it takes to win a big one early, Hester and Flynn give their take on the mindset and matchups heading into Saturday night in Death Valley (the other one).

In hour two we lay out the official OTB stance on which three “permanent” SEC opponents LSU should face every season. Plus, we reveal our No. 7 team in the OTB Top 25!

In hour three we keep the SEC schedule talk rolling and give the official OTB stance. Herb Vincent stops by to give us more insight, and we fire off our very first Pontoon Parlay of the season!

We kick things off breaking down the brand new SEC football schedule and what it means for LSU and the rest of the conference. Plus, the Saints are heading into their final preseason game still without a clear QB1 — we discuss what that says about Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough, and the offense moving forward.

In hour three we kick things off with Big Deal or No Big Deal. Chef Michael Johnson stops by for another round of Munchies. We dive into Matt’s musical career, and as always, we wrap up with Ask the Bench.

In hour two we reveal the No. 8 team in the OTB Top 25! We also continue the conversation on LSU’s most indispensable players and break down why Harold Perkins stands out as one of the biggest difference-makers on this roster.

In hour one we break down the five indispensable players for LSU this season, with Jake making the case for why Harold Perkins has to be on that list. We also talk about why having 10+ first-round draft picks isn’t the only measure of whether a team will be great.

In hour one we break down the Coaches All-SEC Teams and which Tigers earned the honor. We also dive into an LSU practice report with updates from fall camp.

In hour two we reveal who comes in next on the OTB Top 25! Dr. Stephen Ethridge joins the show to break down the latest Saints injuries and give us some insight into “turf toe” and how it impacts players.

We kick off hour three with Would You Rather, then it’s time for Dear Delondra. Matt shares his retirement story, and we wrap up by opening up some graded cards!

In hour one we talk some preseason football! Tay Tay gives us an update on LSU’s rotation changes along the offensive line and defensive backs. Plus, Matt goes off again with another rant about the star position.

In hour three we are joined by Nick Underhill, who may or may not tell us who the Saints QB1 is. We also talk about Auburn claiming Mickey Mouse championships today and wrap up with a debate on the worst nicknames to call someone.

In hour two we give the 11th and 10th ranked teams in the OTB Top 25! We also do OTB Mailbag, dive back into the College Football Playoff expansion debate, and share our most underrated LSU sports moments from the last 10 years.

We recap the Saints vs. Jags preseason game and break down the tight QB battle between Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough, plus other standouts from the draw. We also talk a little LSU football after Saturday’s closed scrimmage, and we talk some fun on pickleball and runner’s highs.

In hour two we reveal #12 in the OTB Top 25! We dive deep into LSU’s running game and what it could look like this season. We also break down the SEC power rankings and debate which team will ultimately finish at the bottom of the conference.

In hour three we kick things off with Weekend Winners! Devin Snow joins us to break down Saints vs. Jags. We also take a look at the AP’s all-time All-American team and make the case for why Cam Newton deserves a spot on that list.

We kick off the show fired up for football season! The crew debates who should be named LSU’s next #18 and what that honor means for the program. We take a closer look at linebacker Whit Weeks—how his skill set, leadership, and on-field energy could make him one of the Tigers’ most important players this year. We also talk about how the linebacker room is shaping up, the intangibles Weeks brings to the defense, and what his role could mean for LSU’s chances to make a run this season.

We give pick #13 in the OTB preseason Top 25 and debate which LSU position group needs to step up most before the season kicks off. Plus, Bobby Carpenter joins the show to talk college football storylines heading into 2025.