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Jayden Daniels out, AGAIN, Russ vs. Payton, and Why Backup QBs Matter Oct 23, 2025

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On this episode of 3 & Out with John Middlekauff, John dives into Jayden Daniels’ latest injury and what it means for his long-term NFL future. He reacts to reports of tension between Russell Wilson and Sean Payton and breaks down why having a quality backup quarterback has never been more important in today’s league. Plus, John hits the biggest headlines from around college football and gives his take on what’s shaping the playoff race.

04:32 - Jayden Daniels Injured again

16:53 - The importance of back QB's

22:45 - Russ vs Payton

32:22 - Kauff on Campus

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Umar Nurmagomedov on beating Merab Dvalishvili in rematch, Mario Bautista Oct 23, 2025

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Umar Nurmagomedov IS BACK to join DC on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of his MASSIVE FIGHT against Mario Bautista at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi! Umar speaks on the Merab Dvalishvili fight and why he feels he won the fight even with a BROKEN HAND. DC and Umar talk about his upcoming fight with Bautista, and how he has to win in order to cement himself as Merab's next opponent for the title. Plus, the guys talk Cory Sandhagen, Khabib's training camps, and so much more. And don't miss the moment DC tries to convince Nurmagomedov to give him his Rolex watch!

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NBA LIVE REACTION: Steph Curry's Warriors vs. Luka's Lakers + SGA's Thunder vs. Durant's Rockets Oct 22, 2025

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Jason reacts live after the opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season and discusses Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors taking on Luka Doncic, JJ Redick, and the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James. He also breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champ Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the new-look Houston Rockets with Kevin Durant.

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520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Thunder’s CRAZY 2 OT win vs. Rockets, Luka Doncic GOES OFF in Lakers loss Oct 22, 2025

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On the Tuesday, October 22 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to the NBA’s return on NBC where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game winning free throws in double overtime beat Kevin Durant in his Houston Rockets debut. Later, the guys react to Luka Doncic’s 43-point night in the Los Angeles Lakers loss to Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors.
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Timeline:
0:00 - SGA's R. Kelly fit
1:30 - Thunder beat Rockets
3:15 - Did KD call a timeout?
5:00 - Houston PG situation
12:00 - Thunder's supporting cast
16:00 - Michael Jordan halftime interview
18:30 - Kendrick Perkins outta pocket
20:30 - Superchat questions
27:15 - Warriors beat Luka's Lakers
33:00 - Jimmy Butler scores 31
41:30 - Superchat questions Part 2
44:00 - Sengun vs. Jokic debate
52:00 - 520's picks for NBA games
01:02:00 - Cam Boozer
01:05:30 - Verified Buckets
01:07:00 - Crash Out
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Massive Mailbag, Should USC make a coaching change, Should the Ravens tank Oct 22, 2025

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John answers all of your questions from the USC coaching position and if it might be time to make a change, the issues surrounding the Falcons organization, if the Ravens should tank, and much more in this episode's massive mailbag segment.

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NFL Week 7 Reaction: Chiefs BLOW OUT Raiders, Lions STIFLE Bucs, Commanders COOKED? | Nick Wright Oct 21, 2025

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Nick Wright recaps a whacky Week 7 of the NFL season, starting with Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs returning to their peak form against the Las Vegas Raiders. Then, Nick breaks down a Monday Night Football doubleheader between Baker Mayfield's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jared Goff's Detroit Lions, and CJ Stroud's Houston Texans and Sam Darnold's Seattle Seahawks. After, Nick debates if everything is fixed with Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles, and whether or not Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos should feel good about their historic comeback vs. Jaxson Dart's New York Giants. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague PREDICTS NBA Opening Night: Thunder vs. Rockets, Lakers vs. Warriors Oct 21, 2025

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On the Tuesday, October 21 episode of 520 in the Morning, Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen make their NBA Opening Night predictions where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder face off against newly-signed Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, as well as Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers facing Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Later, Zaire Franklin of the Indianapolis Colts joins the show to break down the biggest stories from Week 7 in the NFL season.
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Timeline:
0:00 - Zaire is back
2:00 - Lions beat Bucs
8:00 - Seahawks beat Texans
12:00 - Embiid or Jokic in the 90s?
14:00 - Superchat questions
20:30 - Colts move to 6-1
24:00 - Z going to court
27:00 - NFL Week 8 scores
28:15 - Jets fan tweaking
31:00 - Week 7 winners and losers
36:00 - Wild superchat question
37:00 - NBA season hot takes
39:45 - Rockets vs. Thunder preview
42:00 - Easier sport: Football or Basketball?
45:30 - Warriors vs. Lakers preview
46:30 - Luka lead Lakers without LeBron?
49:30 - Warriors predictions
51:30 - NBA new contract extensions
53:00 - London Johnson to Louisville
55:00 - Banchero & more NBA extensions
57:30 - Blue Jays beat Mariners in Game 7
59:30 - Superchat questions Part 2
01:01:30 - B Hen Crash Out parlay is BACK
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Jared Goff & Lions DEFEAT Bucs + Darnold LEADS Seahawks to win vs. Texans Oct 21, 2025

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Former NFL scout John Middlekauff is reacting LIVE immediately following the Week 7 Monday Night Football doubleheader between Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions and C.J. Stroud’s Houston Texans vs. Sam Darnold’s Seattle Seahawks. John then reacts to Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw getting suspended for 1 game for an altercation with the referee after their Week 7 win over. the New York Giants. Next, John reacts to reports that former Philadelphia Eagles LB Brandon Graham will be signing with the team this week. John wraps up by speculating if the Tennessee Titans regret drafting Cam Ward over Jaxson Dart with the number overall pick at the NFL draft

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

04:32 - Texans-Seahawks

20:17 - Buccaneers-Lions

31:31 - Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw suspended

33:46 - Brandon Graham returning to Eagles

35:17 - Cam Ward or Jaxson Dart?

38:30 - Mailbag

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INSTANT REACTION: Blue Jays Advance To World Series, Lions Dominate Bucs On MNF, Dan Campbell Is The “Ripped Ted Lasso” Oct 21, 2025

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Colin gives his instant reaction to the Blue Jays beating the Mariners to advance to the World Series and the Lions drubbing the Buccaneers on MNF.

He starts with the ALCS and tips his cap to the Blue Jays for being the better team, and looks ahead to the Dodgers/Blue Jays matchup in the World Series (2:30).

He moves to the Lions beating the Baker Mayfield and the Bucs 24-9 and highlights the “juice” in the building at Ford Field and the incredible play of Jamyr Gibbs for the Lions. He also credits Dan Campell for creating an incredible winning culture in Detroit and calls him the “ripped Ted Lasso” (7:30).

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Will anyone beat Thunder? Do Lakers survive without LeBron? Wemby MVP leap? | 5 Big NBA Questions Oct 20, 2025

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Jason Timpf breaks down his five biggest questions heading into the 2025-26 NBA season including whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will become the best player in the world for the Oklahoma City Thunder, what teams have the ability to upset the champs, how the Los Angeles Lakers can survive (or not) with just Luka Doncic while LeBron James is hurt, whether Victor Wembanyama can make a mega leap to MVP status with the San Antonio Spurs, whether the New York Knicks will be able to vault up a tier in the East, and more.

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