John reacts to an exciting weekend in college football. John dives into the high scoring Big Ten Championship Game that saw Oregon outlast Penn State 45-37. Next, he talks about the Georgia-Texas SEC Championship Game. John discussed how impressive it was for Georgia to find a way to win 22-19 despite having their back-up QB in the game after Carson Beck got knocked out of the game. All that and more! Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to an epic Thursday Night Football matchup between NFC North titans, the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers as Detroit wins by a score of 34-31. John proceeds to say that the NFL’s coach of the year award is basically locked up for Lions HC Dan Campbell, and gives the electric play caller his flowers for a hard fought win with a depleted Lions team. Then, Middlekauff breaks down Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions MASSIVE fourth down conversions against a solid Packers defense, and wonders what the big win implies for Detroit’s remaining schedule as the red-hot Lions improve to 12-1 on the season. Next, Middlekauff dives into former New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick interviewing for the North Carolina Tar Heels football vacancy on the heels of UNC firing former national champion head coach Mack Brown and what it means for the future of Belichick’s coaching career. Later, John has some thoughts on HBO’s Hard Knocks and Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers squad. John breaks down why the Steelers always have success on the field and chalks it up to the players work ethic in and out of the Pittsburgh practice facility. Finally, another electric edition of Fugazi Friday featuring Adam Schefter’s report about Eric Bienemey being fired after serving as UCLA’s offensive coordinator, college football’s early National Signing Day and Southwest Airlines surging prices. Lastly, John is joined by Action Network betting guru, Stuckey to talk about the best bets for the weekend. 5:35 - TNF Reaction 28:19 - TNF Preview 32:07 - Belichick to UNC? 41:00 - Tom Brady on QB hits 54:25 - Stuckey's College football best bets 85:55 - Stuckey's NFL best bets Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the biggest storylines around the NFL starting with the news that the Chicago Bears might be interested in trading for a head coach and Kyle Shanahan is at the top of the list. Does John see any scenario where Kyle or the 49ers would be open to a trade, if not, could the Raven's trade Harbaugh to the Bears? Next, John previews the Packers-Lions Thursday Night Football game and how big of a win it would be for the Lions if they find a way to win despite so many injuries. Later, John talks about Tom Brady's comments on QB's sliding. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:25 - Bears trade possibilities 28:19 - TNF Preview 34:51 - Other NFL News 41:00 - Tom Brady on QB hits 44:25 - What's next for Lincoln Riley 51:55 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John is joined once again by "Intern Jackson" for this week's massive installment of "Kauff on Campus." John and Jackson dive into the biggest storylines in the world of College Football and talk about we might see heading into the latest College Football Rankings. It's all here and more. 5:12 - Kauff on Campus Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Middlekauff returns after a thrilling Monday Night Football matchup between Bo Nix and the surging Denver Broncos taking on James Winston’s 3-8 Cleveland Browns, with Sean Payton’s squad in Denver coming out on top 41-32. Middlekauff reacts to rookie sensation Bo Nix defeating Jameis Winston, who threw for nearly 500 yds and 4 TDs, in a shootout and tips his cap to an enjoyable Monday Night Football matchup featuring the BEST 3-9 team in the NFL. John gives the Denver Broncos their flowers for backing up the Brinks truck for Sean Payton, then drafting former Oregon and Auburn QB Bo Nix, en route to turning around one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. Then, another electric edition of outhouse/penthouse where John salutes the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions and more. After, John dives into the Chicago Bears head coaching vacancy and debates whether it is one of the NFLs premiere jobs, or if the Monsters of the Midway era is officially over. John wonders if former No. 1 overall draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams can turn around the fortunes of the struggling NFC North franchise before turning his attention to the AFC with Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs and MVP-frontrunner Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills. Finally, John sounds off on a big hit that sent Trevor Lawrence to the locker room in the Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game and what it means for the future of the NFL’s rules surrounding quarterback protection. Lastly, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 5:12 - MNF Reaction 37:30 - Will the Bears job be a good one 44:42 - Big hits in the NFL 51:31 - Ryan Day and Sark 1:00:28 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to another exciting Sunday in the National Football League, capped by a San Francisco 49ers blowout loss to a red-hot Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on a snowy Sunday Night Football tilt. John dives into Christian McCaffrey’s devastating injury in their SNF loss and explains what it means for the struggling NFC West powerhouse moving forward and wonders what’s gone wrong in the Bay Area this season. Middlekauff wonders if this means that CMC’s career is over in the League, and uses Mike Tyson as an analogue for the San Francisco 49ers team this year before explaining why the Niners’ litany of question marks could pose problems for them moving forward. John then wonders if San Francisco QB Brock Purdy is really a “max quarterback” and details how watching the signal-caller get out dueled by Josh Allen is a red flag for the 49ers as a Super Bowl competitor. John salutes Buffalo Bills superstar QB Josh Allen and says that when you have a player of the caliber you just have to ride the hot hand as long as you can. Middlekauff goes down the gauntlet of NFL contenders, including the Buffalo Bills, Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs, Jared Goff & the Detroit lions and others, as he wonders who will hoist the Lombardi trophy in February. John wonders if Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles could go on to win an NFL MVP award after another HUGE Philly win against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens before diving into the idea of a split NFL MVP award similar to Brett Favre and Barry Sanders in the 1990s. John tackles the rest of the biggest stories in the NFL, including Kirk Cousins’ horrible performance for the Atlanta Falcons, Sam Darnold turning it on for the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings and goes all the way off on the joke of an organization the Chicago Bears. Finally, John’s thoughts on the Jets and Aaron Rodgers, aging NFL talent and the state of College Football after a tense rivalry week. 5:12 - Bills-49ers Recap 13:34 - Go all-in on Josh Allen 27:36 - Saquon for MVP 41:22 - Goodnight Rodgers 47:18 - Goodnight Justin Tucker 52:36 - College Football recap Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down all the week 13 NFL action! They start with the Eagles throttling the Ravens and debate whether the Eagles are the best team in the NFC (4:00). They give kudos to Russell Wilson for re-inventing himself with the Steelers and leading them to a huge divisional win over the Bengals (11:30).  They debate whether the Vikings should consider Sam Darnold as their long-term solution at quarterback after their win over the Cardinals(24:00), and whether the Falcons should bench Kirk Cousins after throwing four interceptions against the Chargers (33:30). They laud Jim Harbaugh for changing the football culture of the Chargers in his first season as head coach (37:00), and break down why laziness and complacency caused Aaron Rodgers to  “fall off a cliff” (48:45). They debate whether the Bears are the most dysfunctional franchise in the league and whether it will result in Caleb Williams being “stuck” and unable to live up to his potential (59:45).  Finally, they discuss why head coach Ryan Day isn’t able to maximize Ohio State’s incredible talent and continues to lose big games (1:15:00), and why Lincoln Riley hasn’t worked at USC and why the Trojans might be trapped (1:29:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John reacts to the Thanksgiving Day slate of games, but diving into the Packers big win over the Dolphins and how Jordan Love is showing that he's an elite QB in the league and how Tua is showing everyone that he can't win in cold weather. Later, he dives into how the Lions are the best team in the NFC and how the Bears coaching issues continue. Lastly, John dives into the trainwreck that is the NY Giants and how the Cowboys could somehow still win 9 games this season. Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the latest comments from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about how he could possibly give head coach Mike McCarthy a contract extension. John gives three reasons why Jerry Jones made these comments and talks about if it would be the right decision to do so. Later, he talks about the latest with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets and if Rodgers is planning on coming back to the NFL next season. Then, John gives his best bets for the Thanksgiving Day slate of games. Later, John is joined by Jackson for the latest edition of "Kauff on Campus.". 4:51 - Jerry Jones speaks 11:59 - Aaron Rodgers and the Jets 20:57 - Thanksgiving Day Games 35:37 - Kauff of Campus Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into another epic Monday Night Football matchup between Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens who defeated Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 30-23. Middlekauff tips his cap to both John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh, two of the NFL’s premier coaches, and talks about how both head coaches bring passion and energy to their franchises which has led to on-field success in a tough AFC this season. John breaks down Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens chances as legitimate contenders in the NFL, and explains why the AFC North titans offense is the key to them bringing home the Lombardi Trophy. Then, John proceeds to tip his cap to the Harbaugh brothers for being elite talent evaluators, evident by former Ravens DC and current Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and Los Angeles Chargers DC Jesse Minter, who will interview for NFL head coaching positions this offseason. Next, Middlekauff breaks down Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers, led by star QB Justin Herbert, and the team’s chances to compete in the loaded AFC as Harbaugh continues to build out a contender in Los Angeles, CA. After, John dives into the New York Jets hiring a consulting service to look for a new GM, goes in on the incompetent Chicago Bears front office and breaks down some other action from around the League this past Sunday. Finally, another edition of penthouse/outhouse featuring the Philadelphia Eagles, Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions, the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, and the port-a-potty New York Giants. Later, John answers your questions during this episode's mailbag segment. 4:32 - MNF - Ravens at Chargers reaction 26:59 - Jets GM/Head Coach search 31:40 - Bears should have already fired Matt Eberflus 35:11 - Commanders head coach should have went for 2 39:41 - NFL Penthouse/Outhouse 47:44 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.