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1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Optimism for Week 1, Ben Solak Calls Nick Allegretti the X-Factor + Calls 38:23 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Lou Holder Previews Commanders 2026 Season, Ben’s Chili Bowl Food Drop + Calls 1:22:27 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Lamont Jordan Previews UMD’s Season + College Football Talk w/ Wes Clarke

Hour 1 1:12 - “I’m Hopeful” — Doc Walker & Anthony on the Commanders Heading Into Week 1 12:33 - “Nick Allegretti Is the X-Factor” — Doc Walker on the Commanders’ Biggest Question 21:27 - Calls on Commanders Readiness for Week 1 and X-Factors

Hour 2 1:12 - “This Front Office Gets It” — Lou Holder on the Commanders’ New Direction 15:10 - Caller Athan in Annapolis Delivers Food Drop for Doc Walker, Rooster + Ant 23:56 - More Calls on Commanders Readiness for Week 1

Hour 3 1:12 - “Bring Back the Physicality” — Lamont Jordan Previews Maryland’s 2026 Season 18:09 - Doc Walker and Wes Clarke Preview the 2026 College Football Season

Doc Walker welcomes Maryland radio analyst Lamont Jordan to preview the Terps’ season opener against Hampton. They also discuss the state of NIL in college football and why Lamont wants Maryland to return to a physical, run-first identity that can control the line of scrimmage, help the offense and take pressure off second-year quarterback Malik Washington.

Lou Holder joins Doc Walker to discuss what has him excited about the Commanders heading into 2026. Lou also applauds the new front office for honoring Sonny Jurgensen, Monty Coleman and John Riggins and bringing the franchise’s legends back into the spotlight.

ESPN’s Ben Solak believes Nick Allegretti could be the player who determines how smoothly Washington’s offense evolves in 2026. Doc Walker agrees, breaking down the pressure on Allegretti to handle protections, communicate at the line and help get the Commanders’ offense rolling.

Doc Walker asks Anthony if the Commanders are ready for Week 1 in Philadelphia. Despite the questions surrounding the roster, both remain hopeful as Washington gets healthier heading into the opener.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Must Show Stability, Biggest Concerns for Commanders + Calls 41:06 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Expectations for Jalen Hurts, Around the NFL + Calls 1:22:41 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - College Football Season Preview, Dan Graziano Bold Predictions + Kawhi-Clippers Drama

Hour 1 1:12 - Nick Ashooh on Why Stability Matters for the Commanders 15:13 - Nick's Biggest Concern with the Commanders Is Their Offensive Line 25:09 - Calls on Biggest Concerns with the Commanders

Hour 2 1:12 - Calls on Biggest Concerns with the Commanders 21:46 There’s A Ton of Pressure on Jalen Hurts 34:50 - Are Raiders Making the Right Decision Starting Kirk Cousins?

Hour 3 1:12 - “College Football Is Changing Fast” — Denton Day Joins Nick Ashooh 19:06 - “Jayden Daniels Is Coming for the Doubters” — Nick Ashooh Reacts 33:18 - Kawhi Leonard and Clippers Punishment

There’s no shortage of questions surrounding Jayden Daniels heading into Year 3. Nick Ashooh reacts to Dan Graziano’s prediction that Daniels won’t get back to his rookie form, while Chase Daniel believes Daniels is ready to prove the doubters wrong.

Nick Ashooh welcomes Denton Day of Westwood One to break down the biggest storylines in college football: NFL players trying to return to college, the SEC’s legal battle with LSU, why Denton believes the Big Ten is the best conference in the country, and why Oklahoma is a dark horse worth watching. They also discuss whether this year’s highly touted QB class can live up to the hype in the Heisman race—and whether a Big Ten-SEC super conference could eventually be coming.

Nick Ashooh identifies the Commanders’ offensive line as his biggest concern heading into the 2026 season. With Laremy Tunsil sidelined and Nick Allegretti trying to settle in at center after missing significant time, Nick questions whether the offensive line can provide Jayden Daniels enough protection and help Washington establish the run game.