Former Washington State football coach Jim Walden joins the program to discuss Washington State's loss to Oregon State and what head coach Jimmy Rogers is up against as the head coach of Washington State. Walden discusses how difficult it is for a head coach to coach a team that isn't in a conference. Walden thinks that Washington State may have played their worst game of the season in the loss to Oregon State. Walden was also the coach of Iowa State, and tells Canzano the difficulty it is to play against Iowa, especially when you are playing on the road at Iowa City. Walden discusses why coaches would never want a long layoff when it comes to the CFP.

The Des Moines Register's Tyler Tachman joins the program to discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes vs the Oregon Ducks game upcoming this Saturday. Tachman discusses the love that the Iowa Hawkeyes program has from all of its fans in Iowa. Tachman discusses the strengths of this year's Iowa team. Tachman says that there is hope for Iowa fans that they can get the win over Oregon this weekend. Tachman discusses how consistent head coach Kirk Ferentz has been at Iowa, and how that has helped build the program.

Oregon State head football coach Robb Akey joins the program to discuss the Beavers two-game win streak and if Oregon State can continue the winning ways against Sam Houston State. Akey discusses what the team has been working on since the win over Washington State. Akey talks about the locker room and what the players have to play for, even though they aren't in a conference and have no chance at a bowl game. Akey previews Sam Houston State and tells Canzano that even though they have zero wins on the season that he expects the Bearkats to be dangerous and maybe pull off some trick plays.

John Canzano is in talking about the College Football Playoff rankings that are coming out, and if they are actually going to matter at the end of the season. Canzano compares the 2024 initial rankings and notices that there are a few teams that came out of nowhere to crash the CFP party. Canzano highlights a couple of teams that he thinks could crash the CFP this season. Later, the owner of the Portland Pickles, Alan Miller, drops a huge announcement on the show! USA Today Ducks Wire's Zachary Neel joins the program to preview the Ducks game against Iowa this Saturday. Neel discusses the problems that the Ducks will face at Kinnick Stadium and what the Ducks can do to get the win over Iowa. Neel wonders if this Ducks team is a good team or a great team. Neel discusses that if the Ducks are to win the rest of their game this season, the loss to Indiana could actually be beneficial as we head to the College Football Playoff. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program after the Vikings got their first victory of the season last Saturday over Cal Poly. Barnum discusses what was successful in the win over Cal Poly and how the Vikings can continue to have success this season. Barnum discusses what the sideline was like as Cal Poly was making a comeback in the game, and if there was any panic from the team. Barnum thinks that the team can keep the momentum going heading into next week. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, CFP rankings breakdown, and much more!

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program after the Vikings got their first victory of the season last Saturday over Cal Poly. Barnum discusses what was successful in the win over Cal Poly and how the Vikings can continue to have success this season. Barnum discusses what the sideline was like as Cal Poly was making a comeback in the game, and if there was any panic from the team. Barnum thinks that the team can keep the momentum going heading into next week.

USA Today Ducks Wire's Zachary Neel joins the program to preview the Ducks game against Iowa this Saturday. Neel discusses the problems that the Ducks will face at Kinnick Stadium and what the Ducks can do to get the win over Iowa. Neel wonders if this Ducks team is a good team or a great team. Neel discusses that if the Ducks are to win the rest of their game this season, the loss to Indiana could actually be beneficial as we head to the College Football Playoff.

John Canzano is in talking about the World Series and how entertaining game 7 was up in Toronto. Canzano discusses how lucky Fox was to have such an entertaining series and how all TV networks are looking for competitive games. Canzano discusses Oregon State's win over Washington State on Saturday and what it means for the Beavers. Should the Beavers seriously consider hiring Robb Akey as their permanent head coach next season? Later, Canzano plays a lot of his interview with Oregon State President Jayathi Murthy, and if there's a possibility to be able to have Jensen Huang involved in the hiring of a new football coach. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

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San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program for his weekly visit to preview the upcoming weekend in college football. Wilner addresses the LSU coaching situation and gives his opinion on what LSU can do to make the right hire. Wilner gives his picks in some of the biggest games in college football and tells Canzano of a couple of underdogs he thinks could keep the game closer than the point spread.

John Canzano is in talking about the importance of asking questions. Canzano knows he asks a lot of athletes questions, and he wants to turn the tables and ask people to ask him questions. Later, Canzano previews week 10 of college football and discusses the Pac-12 Championship game between Oregon State and Washington State. Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program and has a question to ask John Canzano. Walker discusses what the vibes are like as they head into their game against Washington State. Walker discusses his setup in his apartment and how he likes to watch film while he is at home. Walker discusses what he sees on film out of Washington State and how he thinks the Beavers can match up to them. Walker talks about how important this game is to him. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program and has a question to ask John Canzano. Walker discusses what the vibes are like as they head into their game against Washington State. Walker discusses his setup in his apartment and how he likes to watch film while he is at home. Walker discusses what he sees on film out of Washington State and how he thinks the Beavers can match up to them. Walker talks about how important this game is to him.

John Canzano has conversations with Oregon State interim head football coach Robb Akey, Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger, and The CW's Nigel Burton as Oregon State hosts Washington State at Reser Stadium and the latest on the fallout from the FBI's case against Chaucney Billups and what it means for the NBA and Trail Blazers.

John Canzano talks to Nigel Burton of The CW about the Beavs and Cougs ahead of Saturday's game in Reser, and if Burton has any concerns about the Oregon Ducks ahead of the November stretch.

John Canzano talks to Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio for his reaction to the latest NBA gambling scandal and FBI investigation that involves Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.

John Canzano talks with interim Oregon State head football coach Robb Akey ahead of the Beavers hosting Washington State on Saturday at Reser Stadium (4:30 p.m., CBS).

John Canzano is in talking about the incredible Game 3 in Los Angeles between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays. Canzano wonders if, after Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking performance, Ohtani is the ultimate GOAT in the game of baseball. Is Ohtani feared as much as Barry Bonds once was? Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss what he does when a player is dominating the game, just like Shohei Ohtani did. Barnum says there are things that he does to try to make it so the dominant player is fully dominating. Barnum talks about the Vikings' schedule for next season. Barnum talks about the team as they continue to struggle, but Barnum confirms that practice was still lively and the team is still all in. Forbes' Maury Brown joins the program to discuss the World Series and Shohei Ohtani. Brown compares Ohtani and Barry Bonds, and if the Blue Jays are making the right decision to walk Ohtani. Brown has a message for Mariners fans who think they will never win a World Series. Brown tells Canzano who he thinks should be the American League MVP between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh. Brown talks about expansion in Major League Baseball and how viable MLB to PDX is. Brown discusses what the Portland Diamond Project needs to do in the future. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Forbes' Maury Brown joins the program to discuss the World Series and Shohei Ohtani. Brown compares Ohtani and Barry Bonds, and if the Blue Jays are making the right decision to walk Ohtani. Brown has a message for Mariners fans who think they will never win a World Series. Brown tells Canzano who he thinks should be the American League MVP between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh. Brown talks about expansion in Major League Baseball and how viable MLB to PDX is. Brown discusses what the Portland Diamond Project needs to do in the future.

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss what he does when a player is dominating the game, just like Shohei Ohtani did. Barnum says there are things that he does to try and make it so the dominant player is fully dominating. Barnum talks about the Vikings' schedule for next season. Barnum talks about the team as they continue to struggle, but Barnum confirms that practice was still lively and the team is still all in.

John Canzano is in wondering when sports became less fun and more about everything besides the actual games. Canzano wonders if money and greed has been the biggest contributing factor. Canzano breaks down Oregon State parting ways with deputy AD Brent Blaylock, and also severing their ties with Blueprint Sports. Sportico's Daniel Libit joins the program about Oregon State cutting ties with Blueprint Sports. Libit wrote a piece a couple of weeks ago about how unfavorable the deal with Blueprint was for Oregon State, breaking down what he heard and how the whole deal unfolded. Libit wonders who wrote and signed the contract for Oregon State, as the deal was heavily in favor of Blueprint Sports. Punch it audio, the big splash, and much more!

Sportico's Daniel Libit joins the program about Oregon State cutting ties with Blueprint Sports. Libit wrote a piece a couple of weeks ago about how unfavorable the deal with Blueprint was for Oregon State, breaking down what he heard and how the whole deal unfolded. Libit wonders who wrote and signed the contract for Oregon State, as the deal was heavily in favor of Blueprint Sports.