Crain & Company

Michigan beats Alabama, and Washington tops Texas to set the stage for an epic championship showdown in Houston; Tennessee's freshman QB shines in his first start; and we take your calls live. Happy New Year! Ep.439 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: ZBiotics - Get 15% off your order with promo code BOOSTER http://www.ZBiotics.com/Booster  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bowl Season is in full swing, but there are still plenty of games to watch and bet on. We break down some of the biggest matchups and what we think are some good bets to take. Ep.438 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: DraftKings - New customers can place a $5 and receive an additional $150 in BONUS Bets INSTANTLY! Download the app and sign up with code BOOSTER! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Must be 21 or older in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. Terms at sportsbook dot DraftKings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Walsh joins the show to react to Rashard Mendenhall's tweet about an All-Black vs. All-White NFL Pro Bowl.   DraftKings - New customers can place a $5 and receive an additional $150 in BONUS Bets INSTANTLY! Download the app and sign up with code BOOSTER!  Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Must be 21 or older in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. Terms at sportsbook dot DraftKings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida State's board of trustees is set to meet Friday morning to discuss exiting the ACC; South Florida rolls Syracuse 45-0; and the Rams beat the Saints for their 5th win in six games. Ep.437 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: DraftKings - New customers can place a $5 and receive an additional $150 in BONUS Bets INSTANTLY! Download the app and sign up with code BOOSTER! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Must be 21 or older in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. Terms at sportsbook dot DraftKings dot com slash football terms. Black Rifle Coffee - Get 10% off coffee, coffee gear, apparel, or a Coffee Club subscription with code BOOSTER: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Genucel - Exclusive discounts for our listeners! https://genucel.com/Booster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The December signing day for college football is in the books, we'll break down which teams finished strong; Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines receive level one and level two recruiting violations from the NCAA; and college basketball starts to heat up. Ep.436 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial of Shopify: https://shopify.com/crain DraftKings - New customers can place a $5 and receive an additional $150 in BONUS Bets INSTANTLY! Download the app and sign up with code BOOSTER! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Must be 21 or older in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. Terms at sportsbook dot DraftKings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National signing day is upon us, Brandon Marcello will join us to break it all down; Lincoln Riley and USC land a top QB from the transfer portal; and Aaron Rodgers indicates he won't return to the Jets this season, but aims to play in 2024. Ep.435 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: DraftKings - New customers can place a $5 and receive an additional $150 in BONUS Bets INSTANTLY! Download the app and sign up with code BOOSTER! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Must be 21 or older in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. Terms at sportsbook dot DraftKings dot com slash football terms. ZBiotics - Get 15% off your order with promo code BOOSTERhttp://www.ZBiotics.com/Booster Genucel - Exclusive discounts for our listeners! https://genucel.com/Booster  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1 QB recruit Dylan Raiola flips his commitment from UGA to Nebraska; former NFL running back Rashard Mendenhall calls for racial segregation; and Tom Luginbill joins us to preview the college football playoffs. Ep.434 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: Nugenix - Text 231231 and enter keyword CRAIN for a complimentary bottle of Nugenix Total T. Black Rifle Coffee - Get 10% off coffee, coffee gear, apparel, or a Coffee Club subscription with code BOOSTER: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ DraftKings - New customers can place a $5 and receive an additional $150 in BONUS Bets INSTANTLY! Download the app and sign up with code BOOSTER! Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Must be 21 or older in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. Terms at sportsbook dot DraftKings dot com slash football terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bowl season has begun, we'll break down the games from last weekend; the Bills obliterate the Cowboys 31-10; and we're discussing the possibility of Nick Saban retiring if he wins an 8th national championship. Ep.433 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: Masterclass - This Holiday season, give one annual membership and get one free! https://www.Masterclass.com/CRAIN Genucel - Exclusive discounts for our listeners! https://genucel.com/Booster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football schedules for 2024 have been released; the Raiders beat the Chargers 63-21; and we're rolling out our 2nd annual Bowl Pick 'Em. Ep.432 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: St. Johns - 30% off your order! Use promo code: BOOSTER https://www.StJohnsBayRum.com Genucel - Exclusive discounts for our listeners! https://genucel.com/Booster Black Rifle Coffee - Get 10% off coffee, coffee gear, apparel, or a Coffee Club subscription with code BOOSTER: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas backup quarterback Maalik Murphy enters the transfer portal; Warriors forward Draymond Green is suspended indefinitely by the NBA; and we're breaking down the Rose Bowl matchup between Alabama and Michigan. Ep.431 - - -  Today’s Sponsors: Genucel - Exclusive discounts for our listeners! https://genucel.com/Booster Good Ranchers - Get $25 off your order + a FREE Holiday Ham! Use promo code BOOSTER at checkout. https://bit.ly/41YasLU  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices