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  Our 2027 Big Board, NFL Week 1 Rookie Reactions, and the SEC Is BACK! Plus, Are Oregon and Oklahoma Cooked? 14.09.2026 1t 26min

  Todd and Steve put their first 2027 NFL draft top 50 under the microscope, debating which prospects they’re willing to fight for, which quarterbacks could go ahead of Jeremiah Smith, and who outside the top 10 could crash the top five. Plus, they diagnose Oregon and Oklahoma, ask whether the SEC is back, and reassess the 2026 rookie class after Week 1. Check out Todd and Steve’s top 50 Big Board at TheRinger.com/McShay. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:51) Top 50 Prospects Revealed(04:15) Prospect you're willing to fight for(09:38) Preseason favorites that have us scared after week 2(16:58) #1 Overall Pick: Jeremiah Smith or the QB field?(25:44) Prospect most likely to finish inside the Top 5(29:22) Top 50 prospects that missed the cut(34:22) Is Oregon this year's Clemson?(46:40) Is it a Mateer problem or OU offense problem?(58:41) Is the SEC back?!(1:04:04) NFL debut takeaways(1:05:39) Best Defensive Rookie: Sonny Styles, David Bailey, or the field?(1:10:04) Worried about Rueben Bain Jr.?(1:13:07) Caleb Douglas: 5 REC, 94 YDS(1:14:56) Francis Mauigoa: 36 pass-blocking snaps, 0 pressures(1:17:28) Jadarian Price: 52 YDS, 2 REC(1:19:41) Antonio Williams: 4 REC, 64 YDS, 1 TD The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Manning's Moment, Oregon's Fall, More Michigan Magic, and Other Week 2 Reactions 13.09.2026 1t 12min

  Todd and Steve break down the biggest story lines in Week 2 of college football, from Arch Manning’s performance in a comeback thriller over Ohio State to Oregon’s stumble and Michigan's win over Oklahoma. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (01:25) (5) Texas defeats (1) Ohio State: 24-23 (08:45) Arch's 2nd Half: 18/27, 171 YDS, 1 TD (15:35) Jeremiah Smith's monster first half: 6 REC, 110 YDS, 1 TD (21:53) Takeaways from Texas' comeback win over Ohio State: 24-23 (35:39) (6) Oregon's collapse vs. Oklahoma State (51:15) Todd's last call: QB1 is WIDE OPEN (56:15) (11) Oklahoma falls to Michigan (1:05:49) More Week 2 Takeaways Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ohio State vs. Texas Preview, Prospects Who Grabbed Our Attention, and NFL Rookie Watch 10.09.2026 1t 19min

  Todd and Muench preview (1) Ohio State vs. (5) Texas, give a scouting breakdown of Arch Manning vs. Julian Sayin, and go through the biggest positional battles and the coaching matchup between Ryan Day and Steve Sarkisian. Then, they make their Week 2 college football picks and break down four prospects who grabbed their attention. Finally, Todd and Muench turn to the NFL for their Week 1 rookie watch and make their Rookie of the Year predictions.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:41) Previewing (1) Ohio State vs. (5) Texas(3:10) Scouting Arch Manning vs. Julian Sayin(10:44) Evaluating the positional battles(25:23) Ryan Day vs. Steve Sarkisian(33:39) Week 2 CFB picks(44:03) Four prospects who grabbed our attention(55:08) Week 1 NFL rookie watch(1:03:15) Rookie of the Year predictions Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/MCSHAY The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Buying Chambliss, Selling Ole Miss in the Top 10, Holding Carr, and More CFB Sunday Reactions 07.09.2026 46min

  Todd and Steve break down the Sunday of college football, starting with Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss surviving a scare against Louisville. They also dig into CJ Carr’s showing against Wisconsin and share notes on additional prospects who stood out in both games. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (01:25) Recapping Sunday's CFB action (04:25) Ole Miss survives vs. Louisville (25:26) Takeaways from Notre Dame's win over Wisconsin (27:16) Evaluating CJ Carr The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Michigan’s “Miracle,” Kiffin’s Revenge, Dabo’s Inferno, and 2027 QB Overreactions 06.09.2026 1t 3min

  Todd and Steve break down Michigan’s controversial “miracle” finish, Lane Kiffin’s revenge game, and what LSU’s blowout of Clemson means for Dabo Swinney. Then they dive into the 2027 quarterback class, the biggest Week 1 overreactions, and the WR prospects who announced themselves on Saturday night.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:35) Week 1 Instant Reactions(02:47) Michigan's Miracle(10:03) LSU's Dominant Win over Clemson(20:56) Sam Leavitt's Debut(36:36) QB Prospect Takeaways(52:15) WR Prospect TakeawaysThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The SEC Sues LSU: Making Sense of the Chaos With Bruce Feldman 03.09.2026 40min

  Bruce Feldman joins Todd and Muench to break down the latest in the battle between the SEC, LSU, and athletes trying to return to CFB from the NFL. Plus, the guys get into some of their favorite prospects off of Bruce's annual "Freaks List" and talk about which teams are being overlooked. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (01:44) Bruce Feldman joins the show (02:23) Breaking down the SEC vs. pro athletes returning to CFB (07:33) Could Lane Kiffin be punished for this? (14:47) Understanding why the SEC sued LSU (22:49) Favorite prospects on Bruce's college football "Freaks List" (32:16) Which teams are being slept on? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guests: Steve Muench and Bruce Feldman Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ranking Week 1 CFB Matchups, a 2023 NFL Re-Draft, QB Start-Bench-Cut, and Debuting First Tape 03.09.2026 1t 20min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, Todd and Steve are drafting their favorite games from a loaded Week 1 college football slate. Then, they’re playing start-bench-cut with Darian Mensah, Jayden Maiava, and John Mateer. To close, they’re sharing which prospects they expect to see on tape and re-drafting the top 10 of the 2023 NFL draft with three seasons of hindsight. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (02:28) Drafting our favorite week 1 matchups (15:54) Friday Night's Assignment: Mensah, Mateer and Maiava (24:53) First Tape (51:57) Redrafting the 2023 NFL Draft (1:11:58) Week 1 CFB Picks Get 20% off any home warranty at https://ahs.com/McShay The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Todd’s CFB Power Rankings: Is Muench Buying the Hype or Calling BS? 31.08.2026 55min

  It’s that time of year. On the eve of Week 1 in college football, Todd’s debuting his top 10 teams, and Muench has his red pen ready. Come for the Miami hype, stay for the heated LSU debate. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (04:24) 2026 CFB Power Rankings (06:58) Convince Me I'm Wrong (19:08) The One Thing (35:21) Buy or BS? (46:13) Plant Your Flag (52:11) Check out The McShay Report Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The 17 Players We Think Could Go No. 1 in the 2027 NFL Draft 28.08.2026 1t 4min

  At this time last year, no one would have predicted that Fernando Mendoza would go no. 1 overall. So how many players are reasonably in play for the first pick in next year’s draft? Todd and Steve turn their keys on every potential candidate. Then, the guys share some of their favorite preseason FanDuel picks. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (02:16) How many prospects could actually become the #1 overall pick? (06:23) Top Contenders to be drafted #1 (13:20) Reasonable Possibilities (28:21) Fringe Cases (36:08) Longshot Prospects (44:54) Hail Mary Prospects (53:08) Our Favorite CFB Futures Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Stanford GM Andrew Luck on Life After Football, Harbaugh Stories, 2027 QB Advice, and More 26.08.2026 1t 4min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by reacting to the news that the Big Ten and SEC voted to ban NFL players from returning to college after signing professional contracts. Then, they’re joined by Stanford GM and former no. 1 pick Andrew Luck to talk about life after football, his favorite Jim Harbaugh story, the best college QB of all time, his advice for 2027 draft prospects, and more.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(01:45) CFB Conferences Ban NFL Players from Returning(10:15) Who's actually making the final decisions?(27:20) Andrew Luck joins the show!(28:03) Favorite Coach Harbaugh Memories(29:55) Andrew Luck's Relationship with Football(34:35) Role as the GM of Stanford Football(37:45) Sharing Responsibilities with Coach Tavita Pritchard(40:13) Football and Business Lessons from Dad(43:18) Expectations for Stanford QB Davis Warren(44:43) Andrew Luck's playing career at Stanford(47:32) Developing the Stanford Football Program(49:48) Advice for Top QB Prospects(53:05) Rapid fire questions with Andrew Luck Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve Muench, Andrew LuckProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The 10 Most Interesting Players in College Football, and the Curious Case of Dae’Quan Wright. 24.08.2026 1t 3min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are revealing the players they’re most intrigued by to start the 2026 college football season. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (02:40) 10 Most Interesting Men in College Football (03:41) Iowa DB Zach Lutmer (09:15) Iowa WR Tony Diaz (13:13) South Carolina DB Vicari Swain (18:25) NC State RB Duke Scott (20:45) LSU TE Dae'Quan Wright (30:15) Alabama EDGE Yhonzae Pierre (35:55) Florida RB Jadan Baugh (40:20) Texas A&M EDGE Anto Saka (44:48) Miami has a ton of interesting players (48:15) Michigan OT Blake Frazier (53:00) LSU DT Deuce Geralds (55:25) Georgia OL Zykie Helton Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Best Wide Receivers in College Football Not Named Jeremiah Smith 21.08.2026 40min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! It’s a simple formula today: The guys reveal who their top non-Jeremiah-Smith college receivers are for the 2026 season, and Todd previews his early position rankings for the 2027 NFL draft. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:23) Top Wide Receivers not named Jeremiah Smith(11:08) What makes Malachi Toney so special?(14:18) Evaluating Cam Coleman(19:21) Scouting Charlie Becker(23:44) Dakorien Moore's potential(27:53) KJ Duff vs. Nick Marsh(32:00) Top 10 teams are loaded with WR talent(34:25) Ranking NFL Draft Eligible Prospects Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Heisman Picks, Breakout Coaches, and AP Poll Takeaways With Stanford Steve 19.08.2026 1t 4min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are joined by "Stanford Steve" Coughlin to discuss the preseason AP poll rankings, the head coaches who could take a Cignetti-like leap, and their favorite Heisman Trophy odds. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(00:35) Poll Reactions and Futures with Stanford Steve(3:18) Evaluating the AP Top 10 Rankings(24:08) Which coach could break through this year?(30:02) Which QB could break through this year?(34:07) 2026 CFB Futures and Picks(52:53) Which QB could win the Heisman and be drafted first? Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/MCSHAY The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench, Stanford Steve CoughlinProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  SEC and Big Ten QB Rankings, Ty Simpson’s Debut, and More NFL Preseason Rookie Reactions 17.08.2026 1t 8min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! Summer’s over, and the guys are dusting off the mics to reveal their Big Ten and SEC QB rankings. They also dip their toes into the NFL waters to (over)react to rookie preseason action, including Rams first-round pick Ty Simpson’s impressive debut. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(04:05) Ranking the Top 10 SEC QBs(19:30) Ranking the Top 10 BIG TEN QBs(31:00) Drafting the top QBs from the SEC and Big Ten(38:28) Preseason Rookie Reactions(39:22) Ty Simpson: 21/25, 190 Yards, 2 TDs(49:37) More Preseason Rookie Reactions Nintendo: Power up your play with Nintendo Switch 2. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Can Indiana Become a Dynasty? Plus, Scouting QB Josh Hoover. 20.07.2026 47min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! The guys are wrapping up the first leg of their summer scouting series by answering the following question: Can Indiana become a dynasty under Curt Cignetti? They also share their scouting report for Josh Hoover and compare his game to Fernando Mendoza’s. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (02:52) Evaluating Josh Hoover (15:39) Is Indiana becoming a Modern Dynasty? (28:47) Making the case for Indiana to repeat as Champions (35:58) Why Indiana won't repeat this season Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Demond Williams Jr. vs. Drew Mestemaker: Who’s the Better NFL Prospect? 16.07.2026 52min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are concluding their Building the Board series with Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. and Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (01:37) Building the Board: Demond Williams Jr. vs. Drew Mestemaker (03:21) Takeaways from the tape (04:34) Demond Williams Jr.'s biggest strengths (16:15) Drew Mestemaker's biggest strengths (23:07) Offseason development needs (31:32) How will their game translate to the NFL? (39:53) Head-to-head grades Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Nico Iamaleava vs. Jayden Maiava. Plus, Our Rough Draft 2027 QB Rankings. 13.07.2026 1t 12min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava and USC QB Jayden Maiava. To close the show, the guys rank the 12 quarterback prospects they’ve scouted this summer. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (11:18) Building the Board: Nico Iamaleava vs. Jayden Maiava (12:38) Takeaways from the tape (18:30) Nico Iamaleava's biggest strengths (25:55) Jayden Maiava's biggest strengths (38:01) Offseason development needs (46:23) Preseason QB Rankings Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  John Mateer vs. Trinidad Chambliss: Making the Case for Smaller QBs 09.07.2026 59min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with Oklahoma QB John Mateer and Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss. They talk through their strengths and weaknesses and share their way-too-early 2027 NFL draft grades for each prospect. (00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(03:26) Building the Board: Trinidad Chambliss vs. John Mateer(06:00) Takeaways from the tape(09:17) Trinidad Chambliss' biggest strengths(20:20) John Mateer's biggest strengths(31:15) Offseason development needs(42:39) How will their game translate to the NFL?(46:03) Head-to-head grades Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Sam Leavitt vs. Darian Mensah: Which QB Transfer Is the Better NFL Prospect? 06.07.2026 1t 12min

  Welcome back to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are continuing their Building the Board series with LSU QB Sam Leavitt and Miami QB Darian Mensah. Todd shares why he’s so high on Leavitt, and the guys discuss some of their favorite NFL comps for Mensah. To close, they rerack their 2027 QB boards with grades for each prospect.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:22) Building the Board: Sam Leavitt vs. Darian Mensah(04:06) Takeaways from the tape(19:31) Sam Leavitt's biggest strengths(27:20) Darian Mensah's biggest strengths(36:26) Offseason development needs(44:41) How will their game translate to the NFL?(51:49) Head-to-head gradesMake your rise with the MVP Bundle. Pre-order now.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  CJ Carr vs. Julian Sayin: Talking Traits, NFL Comps, Ceilings, and More 02.07.2026 1t 5min

  Welcome back to the McShay Show! In the aftermath of CJ Carr’s impressive Manning Passing Academy showing, Todd and Steve are rewinding the game tape and handing out their preseason grades for the Notre Dame quarterback. They’re also sharing their scouting report on Ohio State’s Julian Sayin, and revealing which QB they think has a better chance of succeeding in the NFL.(00:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!(02:00) The latest on Brendan Sorsby(05:17) Addressing John Mateer's mechanics(09:13) Building the Board: CJ Carr vs. Julian Sayin(11:48) Takeaways from the tape(30:49) CJ Carr's biggest strengths(37:54) Julian Sayin's biggest strengths(48:05) Head-to-head gradesMake your rise with the MVP Bundle. Pre-order now.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices