A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray

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The Rams’ Australia Gamble BACKFIRED Sep 11, 2026

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The Los Angeles Rams are STOCK DOWN after getting crushed by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia — and Maggie Gray thinks their travel strategy deserves serious scrutiny. The Rams arrived in Melbourne just over 24 hours before kickoff, while the 49ers arrived nearly a week early. San Francisco won 27-7, and the Rams appeared to fade badly as the game went on.

Could the Rams' decision to fly to Australia so late come back to haunt them in a crowded NFC West? If Los Angeles is battling San Francisco, Seattle and Arizona for the division — and potentially home-field advantage in the NFC — every game matters.

Maggie also gives STOCK DOWN to New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after an ugly fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks. Maye threw THREE interceptions in the fourth quarter as New England blew a 10-0 lead and lost 13-10. The bigger question: was Maye's MVP-caliber 2025 season helped by a favorable schedule, and does he become a different quarterback when he faces elite defenses?

Then there's Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham. After Michigan barely survived Western Michigan, Whittingham said Bryce Underwood's starting quarterback job was "not infinite." The problem? Underwood appeared genuinely surprised when reporters asked him about those comments. With No. 10 Oklahoma coming to Ann Arbor, Maggie says Whittingham has to understand that Michigan comes with a completely different level of media scrutiny than Utah.

Maggie also gives STOCK DOWN to the Los Angeles Dodgers for waiting so long to put Shohei Ohtani on the injured list. Ohtani is dealing with left knee and right biceps issues and is eligible to return September 23 — meaning he could have just FIVE regular-season games to get his timing back before the playoffs.

And in the matchup breakdown, Maggie looks ahead to Vikings vs. Packers. Can Jordan Love carry Green Bay against a Minnesota defense that was one of the NFL's best last season — especially without Josh Jacobs? Can Kyler Murray take advantage of Green Bay's defensive injuries and get Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison the football?

Plus: Maggie's biggest STOCK UP and STOCK DOWN calls of the week.

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#NFL #Packers #Vikings #Rams #DrakeMaye #MichiganFootball #Dodgers #ShoheiOhtani #CollegeFootball #AMustWinGame

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31 People Didn’t Want Aaron Rodgers. Let That Sink In. Sep 09, 2026

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The SEC is threatening to EXPEL LSU — and Maggie Gray thinks the conference has gone way too far.

On the newest episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie gives her STOCK UP and STOCK DOWN on the biggest stories in college football and the NFL.

First: STOCK DOWN on the SEC's escalating fight with LSU and Lane Kiffin. The SEC is threatening to remove LSU from the conference after LSU challenged the league's new rule preventing players with previous NFL roster experience from returning to college football.

Maggie argues that the entire situation is a massive overreaction, especially because the controversy stems from changes to NCAA eligibility rules that created this unusual situation in the first place. The SEC has now moved toward a vote on whether LSU should be expelled from the conference.

Then: STOCK DOWN on Aaron Rodgers.

The New York Jets interviewed 16 candidates for head coach and 15 candidates for general manager during their 2025 search — and according to Maggie, all 31 ultimately said they would pass on Aaron Rodgers.

Thirty-one people.

Maggie also has a bigger problem with Jets owner Woody Johnson. What does it say about the New York Jets when so many people appear to have a voice in major football decisions? Maggie argues that Woody Johnson has too many voices around him and too many people influencing who gets hired, fired and retained.

And finally, Maggie makes her Super Bowl prediction.

She's taking the BALTIMORE RAVENS vs. the SEATTLE SEAHAWKS.

Are the Ravens and Seahawks legitimate Super Bowl contenders? Can Lamar Jackson finally get Baltimore back to the Super Bowl? Can Seattle make a run all the way to the NFL championship?

Maggie breaks it all down in the latest episode of A Must Win Game.

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Maggie vs. Perloff: Who’s Right About Michigan? The Rams? and more Sep 08, 2026

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Andrew “McLovin” Perloff is back with Maggie Gray — and he has plenty to say about the biggest football storylines of the moment.

College football is already surrounded by controversy, from Michigan’s wild finish against Western Michigan to the ongoing LSU and Lane Kiffin eligibility drama. Perloff joins Maggie to break down why college football has become such a mess before we’ve even gotten through the opening week.

Then Perloff takes aim at Maggie’s NFL predictions — specifically her decision to fade the Los Angeles Rams. Does he think the Rams are being seriously underrated?

And the conversation turns to Jalen Hurts after his revealing new GQ interview. Perloff explains why he believes Hurts needs to run more this season — and why Philadelphia could be in trouble if Hurts becomes too pass-first.

Maggie Gray and Andrew Perloff debate Michigan, LSU, Lane Kiffin, the Rams, Jalen Hurts, the Eagles and everything already making headlines in college football and the NFL.

Subscribe to A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray for more sports debates, NFL analysis, college football takes and honest opinions every week.

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Did Kawhi Leonard Get Away With It? Sep 04, 2026

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Was Kawhi Leonard more involved in the Clippers salary-cap scandal than we realize?

Maggie Gray welcomes Mike Vorkunov, basketball writer for The Athletic, to break down the fallout from the Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers scandal — including the biggest unanswered question: could Kawhi have played a larger role in an effort to circumvent the NBA salary cap in order to get more money?

Why does Steve Ballmer and the Clippers organization appear to have taken far more of the fallout than Kawhi Leonard? And what does the scandal mean for the NBA?

Plus, Maggie welcomes On3 college football insider Brett McMurphy to discuss the chaotic legal battle over fifth-year college eligibility. Competing lawsuits in Louisiana and federal court in Alabama are raising a bizarre question: Can players who have been on NFL rosters return to college and play another season?

It's a three-ring circus involving the NCAA, college football programs, NFL players, coaches and the courts — and the outcome could fundamentally change college football eligibility.

This is the latest episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray.

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1:02 Unpacking the Kawhi Leonard and Clippers investigation and penalties handed down by the NBA
6:07 Is Kawhi Leonard a mastermind or an innocent bystander
13:03 Journalism! Thanks Pablo Torre!
15:41 Mike Vorkunov, Basketball Writer for The Athletic answers all my questions about Kawhi and the Clippers
31:48 Brett McMurphy, College Football Insider for On3 joins the show to talk about the eligibility craziness and why Lane Kiffin and LSU are taking this so far.
40:41 Bill Belichick's General Manager Michael Lombardi has resigned and there have been allegations of improprieties in the University of North Carolina Athletic Department
43:40 Who is the next Indiana
45:30 How dangerous is Notre Dame?

#NBA #KawhiLeonard #Clippers #NFL #CollegeFootball

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THE NFL IS ABOUT TO START TANKING Sep 02, 2026

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Could nearly one-third of the NFL have an incentive to tank for a quarterback?

On the latest episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie looks at the surprising number of NFL teams that could potentially lose interest in winning in 2026 if their season starts going sideways — because the 2027 NFL Draft could feature an extraordinary group of quarterbacks.

With names like Arch Manning, Dante Moore and other highly regarded prospects potentially available, quarterback-needy teams could have a huge incentive to think about the future rather than fight for a few extra wins.

Maggie's count?

Nearly one-third of the NFL could potentially be looking toward the 2027 quarterback class.

So which teams could be sellers at the trade deadline?

Which teams might decide there's more value in losing than winning?

And could the NFL actually see an NBA-style tanking conversation develop around the next franchise quarterback?

Maggie breaks down why the 2027 QB class could completely change the incentives for struggling NFL teams.

Also on the episode:

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00:45 Joe Burrow's surprising admission about once believing he wouldn't have a long NFL career — and whether Bengals fans should be concerned.

7:48 Steve Sarkisian's criticism of NFL players attempting to return to college football for another year of eligibility — despite a Texas player being involved in a similar legal fight.

13:31 Tarik Skubal's espresso machine drama after taking the machine he bought for the Tigers clubhouse with him to Los Angeles.

17:32 How many NFL teams will be tanking for a QB?

26:40 Why Maggie doesn't see the Yankees making a World Series run, with questions surrounding Aaron Judge, the pitching staff and shortstop.

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#NFL #NFLDraft #NFL2027 #NFLNews #Quarterback #ArchManning #DanteMoore #NFLTanking #NFLDraft2027 #JoeBurrow #Bengals #Yankees #TarikSkubal #AMustWinGame

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The Fake 49ers Player Who Stole $1.3 Million Aug 31, 2026

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He pretended to be a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver — and allegedly stole more than $1.3 million from more than 26 women.

On the latest episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie dives into the bizarre and disturbing story of Daejon Love, who was arrested and charged with wire fraud after allegedly posing as an NFL player.

According to the United States Attorney, Love used the fake 49ers identity to allegedly defraud more than 26 women out of more than $1.3 million.

The story has gone viral — and Maggie breaks down how a fake NFL identity became the centerpiece of an alleged million-dollar fraud scheme.

Also on the episode:

🏈 Bill Belichick's UNC debut: Belichick and North Carolina opened the season with a win over TCU in Dublin, Ireland. But after last year's disastrous 4-8 season, is one victory enough to believe Belichick can actually turn things around?

🐯 Lane Kiffin's LSU spectacle: LSU's detailed pregame walkthrough before facing Clemson includes cheerleaders, the band, a flyover and even an intrasquad game in which the LSU starters reportedly beat the backups 86-18. If Kiffin's plan works, he looks like a genius. If it doesn't, critics will have plenty of ammunition.

⚾ Pete Crow-Armstrong's incredible rise: The Cubs star has emerged as the runaway favorite for National League MVP — but he was once a Mets prospect who was traded to New York for Javy Báez, who played only 47 games for the Mets.

Four unbelievable sports stories, all on the latest A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray.

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1:02 the story of Daejon Love is crazy

11:02 Bill Belichick got a win

17:30 LSU's crazy prep for Clemson

20:53 Pete Crow Armstrong is the runaway favorite for National League MVP, which is a disaster for the Mets who traded him for Javy Baez.

#DaejonLove #49ers #NFL #SanFrancisco49ers #NFLNews #Fraud #BillBelichick #UNC #LaneKiffin #LSU #PeteCrowArmstrong #Cubs #MLB #AMustWinGame

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Can NFL Players Really Go Back to College Football? Aug 28, 2026

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Can NFL players really go back to college football?

More than 100 athletes are suing for a fifth year of college eligibility, arguing they are entitled to another season — and some of these athletes have already played professional football.

Some have been on NFL rosters, participated in NFL training camps and even played in NFL preseason games.

On the latest episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie is joined by Matt Moscona, who covers LSU for After Further Review and Locked on LSU and is the publisher of LouisianaSports.net, to unpack one of the strangest eligibility battles in college football.

What role does Lane Kiffin play in the story?

Is this simply a one-time legal fight involving a group of athletes?

Or could state court decisions create a precedent that opens the door for athletes to move between professional football and college football?

If athletes can play in the NFL and then return to college, the implications for college football could be enormous.

Maggie and Matt break down the lawsuit, the athletes involved and what could happen next.

Plus, Maggie examines the strangest offseason in recent San Francisco 49ers history, from Jed York's arrest in an undercover police sting to Kyle Shanahan's car accident and concussion, an unusual trip to Australia to play the Rams and an aging, injury-plagued roster.

But the big question is:

Could this eligibility fight completely change the relationship between college football and the NFL?

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#CollegeFootball #NCAA #NFL #CollegeFootballNews #NCAAF #LaneKiffin #LSU #Eligibility #TransferPortal #AMustWinGame

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Deshaun Watson Just Picked a Fight With Browns Fans | A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray Aug 24, 2026

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Why is Deshaun Watson angry at Browns fans?

On the latest episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie gives Deshaun Watson a Stock Down after the Cleveland Browns quarterback criticized fans for booing him and said their treatment of him was personal.

But Maggie has a question:

What exactly are Browns fans supposed to be cheering?

Watson's football career in Cleveland has been defined by injuries, limited availability and disappointing production. So while Watson says the boos are personal and aren't about his football, Maggie argues that his football performance — or lack of it — is absolutely part of the reason Cleveland fans are frustrated.

And this is the latest negative chapter in one of the most controversial quarterback situations in the NFL.

Maggie breaks down why Watson's confrontation with Browns fans could make an already difficult relationship even worse.

Also on the episode:

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1:02 📉 Stock Down: Bengals head coach Zac Taylor after Joe Burrow says he feels the most urgency of his career.

7:43 📉Stock Down Deshaun Watson for picking a fight with Browns fans

14:30 📈 Stock Up: The teams that missed out on Shohei Ohtani — because the Dodgers' ownership situation could create an intriguing twist involving Ohtani's contract.

#DeshaunWatson #ClevelandBrowns #Browns #NFL #NFLNews #BrownsFans #JoeBurrow #ZacTaylor #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #AMustWinGame

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My 2026 NFL Predictions and why I'm betting against the Buffalo Bills Aug 21, 2026

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What will happen during the 2026 NFL season? Maggie Gray has some bold predictions.

On A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie breaks down four of her biggest predictions for the upcoming NFL season.

Miami Dolphins

Maggie predicts the Miami Dolphins will be historically bad. Why does she believe Miami is headed for such a disastrous season?

Tennessee Titans

Former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is now leading the Titans, with former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll serving as offensive coordinator. Maggie questions whether this coaching combination can work in Tennessee.

Detroit Lions

After missing the playoffs last season, Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are facing increased pressure. Maggie believes Lions fans have every right to demand another Super Bowl-caliber team — especially after some of Campbell's controversial playoff decisions in previous seasons.

Buffalo Bills

Maggie's boldest prediction may be about her own team. She believes the Buffalo Bills will go UNDER their win total and won't earn home-field advantage in the AFC playoffs.

Buffalo has a new head coach in Joe Brady, who has never previously served as an NFL head coach, and a new defensive coordinator in Jim Leonard, who is implementing a different defensive scheme. Add in an extremely difficult schedule, and Maggie believes the Bills face a much tougher 2026 season than many people expect.

These are Maggie's biggest NFL predictions for 2026 with time stamps

1:01 Are the Dolphins really headed for a historically bad season?

5:15 Can Saleh and Daboll work together in Tennessee?

12:20 Is Dan Campbell under enough pressure in Detroit?

17:08 Will the Bills really go under their win total?

Watch, comment and let Maggie know which prediction you think she got right — or completely wrong.

#NFL2026 #2026NFL #NFLPredictions #NFLSeason #NFLNews #MiamiDolphins #BuffaloBills #DetroitLions #TennesseeTitans #RobertSaleh #BrianDaboll #DanCampbell #JoeBrady #JimLeonard #NFLFootball

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Lakers Ownership WAR?! Jeanie Buss Battles Siblings as NBA Sale Drama Explodes Aug 19, 2026

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The **Los Angeles Lakers ownership battle** is getting even more complicated.

On **A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray**, ESPN NBA senior writer **Ben Golliver** joins Maggie to discuss the latest Lakers news involving **Jeanie Buss and her siblings**.

The Buss family is facing a major decision over the future of the **Los Angeles Lakers**: Should the team be sold completely, or should Jeanie Buss retain a minority ownership stake and remain the Lakers' governor?

Maggie and Ben explain the latest **Lakers sale and ownership drama**, what Jeanie Buss is fighting for and what the dispute could mean for one of the NBA's most valuable franchises.

The conversation also covers **LeBron James and Philadelphia**. If LeBron chooses the Philadelphia 76ers, what is the biggest question surrounding that decision?

Could **Steph Curry leave the Golden State Warriors**? Maggie and Ben debate whether the Warriors superstar could ever play for another NBA team.

And what does the NBA really think about the **New York Knicks**?

Are the Knicks a team opponents genuinely fear? Or does the rest of the NBA view them as a fun, likable team that went on a championship run but won't be able to duplicate that success?

This episode covers the biggest NBA stories and debates involving the **Lakers, Jeanie Buss, Lakers ownership, LeBron James, 76ers, Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and NBA championship race.**

A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray

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2:32 Buss family drama, why should sports fans care?

4:19 Will Lakers fans miss Jeanie Buss?

6:05 Will Bob Iger do a good job running the Lakers?

7:41 were there red flags with former owner Mark Walter?

10:06 Why are marquee NBA franchises like the Lakers, Celtics and Mavericks being sold?

12:32 What about the LA Dodgers?

14:30 Adam Silver vetting new owners more dilligently?

17:50 Did Kawhi Leonard ruin his legacy with the Clippers?

21:02 Biggest obstacle facing LeBron James in Philadelphia

24:10 Would Steph Curry ever leave the Golden State Warriors?

26:25 Are the Knicks a feared NBA team?

#LosAngelesLakers #Lakers #LakersNews #JeanieBuss #NBA #LeBronJames #Philadelphia76ers #StephCurry #GoldenStateWarriors #NewYorkKnicks #Knicks #BenGolliver #ESPN #NBAnews

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