Summary of CFB With Stanford Steve, Bears QB Case Keenum, Bears Crush The Eagles, Baseball Playoffs And FAQ's

Overview of CFB With Stanford Steve, Bears QB Case Keenum, Bears Crush The Eagles, Baseball Playoffs And FAQ’s

This episode is a packed mix of reaction-heavy sports talk, centered on the baseball playoffs, the Bears’ prime-time win over the Eagles, and a college football conversation with Stanford Steve. The crew also gets a surprise visit from Case Keenum, who reflects on his big Monday night performance for Chicago, and spends time on hot-seat/cool-throne topics, media-day NBA drama, and listener FAQs.

Baseball Playoff Reactions

The “Owen 3 Boys” all get wrecked

• The hosts open with a painful recap of their teams’ playoff disasters:
  • Phillies: a blown save and a crushing loss.
  • Cubs: immediately overmatched and nearly no-hit.
  • Red Sox: another gut punch, though not as abrupt as the Cubs’ collapse.
• The discussion turns into a debate over which loss was the worst:
  • Hank’s Red Sox loss was the most emotionally damaging because it came against the Yankees.
  • Max’s Phillies loss was the most heartbreaking in-game collapse.
  • The Cubs were the most embarrassed because the game was basically over immediately.

Cubs frustration

• The Cubs’ lack of pitching was expected, but the bigger issue was the lifeless offense.
• The group notes that a no-hitter threat in a postseason setting was especially brutal.
• There was also a long discussion about the quality of the broadcast and how baseball playoff games do not need so many announcers.

White Sox optimism

• The White Sox get praise for beating the Astros.
• They’re framed as a fun, young team with momentum and a chance to keep shocking people.
• The hosts even joke that the White Sox might make a deeper run than expected.

Bears Defeat the Eagles on Monday Night Football

Case Keenum’s big night

• The Bears beat the Eagles with Case Keenum under center, and the gang praises both him and Ben Johnson.
• Keenum played with confidence, got the ball out quickly, and looked like he had total command of the offense.
• The conversation emphasizes how remarkable it was that:
  • He hadn’t thrown a pass in years.
  • He’s 38 years old.
  • He still looked sharp in a big prime-time game.

Ben Johnson praise goes even further

• Big Cat says he’d murder for Ben Johnson if asked.
• The crew keeps hammering the idea that Johnson is one of the best coaches in football because:
  • He adapts to personnel.
  • He creates smart, creative game plans.
  • He got a QB3 to look like a real starter.
• The Bears’ offense was praised for:
  • getting the ball out quickly,
  • stressing linebackers,
  • using unusual formations,
  • and staying aggressive.

Case Keenum interview highlights

Keenum joins the show and says:

• He was extremely nervous, but also thrilled.
• Ben Johnson called him while he was at an NFLPA event in Hawaii, and they spent two and a half hours talking football.
• He felt the fit immediately.
• He and Johnson were in lockstep on favorite plays and the offensive vision.
• He says his phone was on Do Not Disturb all week except for his wife and Ben Johnson.
• He credits the entire team, especially the defense, for the win.
• He loved the atmosphere at Soldier Field and says the night was unforgettable.

Keenum details and stories

• He explains the QB draw/sneak touchdown and says it was a designed play off a killed look.
• He jokes about:
  • being sore,
  • old-school hard counts,
  • and still getting to play at a high level.
• He talks about his college days at Houston and how much he loved slinging it in a system built for fireworks.
• He says his kids finally got to see him play and it meant a lot to share that moment with them.
• He also says he appreciated the postgame excitement from family, friends, and old football circles.

Eagles Breakdown

Max’s frustration with Philly

• Max is visibly crushed but tries to be analytical.
• He says the Eagles:
  • looked bad in both the Tennessee and Bears games,
  • relied too much on Jalen Hurts,
  • and abandoned the run too early.
• He also criticizes the offensive line and the bubble-screen-heavy structure.

Jalen Hurts discussion

• The crew says Hurts is still a good quarterback, but inconsistent.
• They note:
  • he can avoid sacks,
  • but he’s terrible throwing on the run,
  • and if he escapes the pocket, he usually has to run because he doesn’t complete passes outside the structure.
• The conversation ends with the sense that the offense still feels too similar to last year’s version.

Coaching and game-management complaints

• The group questions:
  • Nick Sirianni’s timeout usage,
  • some of the fourth-down decisions,
  • and the overall offensive approach.
• Max is adamant the Bears’ defense had the better game and that the Eagles’ offense got exposed.

College Football with Stanford Steve

Big picture: who’s real?

Steve joins in studio and gives a wide-ranging college football take.

Teams near the top

• Texas: has the best wins, but Steve still wants to see more consistency from Arch Manning and the offense.
• Miami: has looked strong, but Clemson will be a major test.
• Georgia: quietly elite, wasting teams without much fanfare.
• Notre Dame: talented, still dangerous, but needs to run the ball better.
• Florida: very real and worth the hype after the Auburn and Ole Miss wins.
• Ohio State / Oregon: both right there in the mix, with Oregon especially impressive after replacing both coordinators.

Texas / Arch Manning

• Steve says Arch still needs to prove he can deliver in big road-game moments.
• He emphasizes how important offensive line continuity is in modern college football.
• Texas’ front has talent, but the offense hasn’t looked fully clean.

Oregon’s depth and resilience

• Steve praises Oregon for:
  • replacing both coordinators without losing a step,
  • keeping a five-star QB backup ready,
  • and responding after the Oklahoma State loss.
• He says Oregon’s ability to pay for quarterback depth is a major competitive advantage.

Florida, Georgia Tech, and the “real team” factor

• Florida gets a lot of love for how well it runs the ball and how dangerous it looks.
• Georgia Tech’s offense and Brent Key’s style get a shoutout too.
• Steve loves coaches who build identity and continuity.

Notre Dame and Miami

• Steve says he’s keeping Notre Dame and Miami in the same bucket until they play.
• Notre Dame’s running game is a concern, but he trusts Marcus Freeman and the program’s structure.
• He thinks the team will be fine long-term, especially with its talent and coaching.

Wisconsin, Michigan, Penn State, and the Big Ten

• Steve is impressed with Wisconsin’s defense.
• He says Michigan is still dangerous because of its defense, but Bryce Underwood still needs more consistency.
• Penn State’s loss to Wisconsin was framed as a major missed opportunity.
• He says Northwestern is now a tough game, and the Big Ten is full of traps.

Mississippi State / Kymario Taylor

• Steve is excited about Mississippi State’s future and says their QB gives them a real shot.
• He loves the idea that they can still steal a couple of big games.
• The conversation gets into how hard it is to evaluate quarterbacks in different systems.

USC / Lincoln Riley / Dan Lanning

• Steve and the crew think Lincoln Riley has to be under serious pressure.
• Dan Lanning’s postgame comments after Oregon’s win over USC get praise for being savage and direct.
• They also discuss the dirty hit and celebration issue from the USC game.

J.J. McCarthy to the Giants

• Mid-conversation, the crew reacts to breaking news that J.J. McCarthy was traded to the Giants.
• They think the move makes sense:
  • the Giants get a young QB with upside,
  • Minnesota gets something back,
  • and the Vikings can move forward without the narrative cloud.

Hot Seat / Cool Throne

Hot Seat

• NBA media-day gossip:
  • Kings reporters were caught on a hot mic talking about Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine, and Jordan Poole.
  • The internet found the reporter, which made the situation even messier.
• Carolina Hurricanes fans:
  • The Canes reportedly plan to enforce anti-cursing rules more aggressively in the arena.
  • The crew mocks this as soft and unrealistic, especially in hockey and the playoffs.
• Penn State coke-accusation guys:
  • The crew notes the reported amount involved was only about $120,000, which is still serious, but less cartel-like than it originally sounded.

Cool Throne

• Jalen Brown / Knicks / Celtics discussions:
  • LeBron’s comments about not wanting to leave his family for a second-round exit get a lot of attention.
• Charles Barkley:
  • He’s on a retirement tour, but the crew doesn’t fully believe he’ll ever actually leave TV.
• Dan Wilson:
  • The Mariners manager gets to announce his own firing, which is awkward but memorable.

Other Notable Topics

• Man City salary-cap scandal: discussed briefly as huge soccer news, with jokes about possible relegation and “fake books.”
• NBA Media Day:
  • Jalen Brown’s response to the “alpha” question gets debated.
  • LeBron’s comments and the Lakers’ look are also discussed.
• Marvel / Avengers:
  • The crew jokes that the Avengers are probably cooked in the upcoming movie, and they’re annoyed at Marvel adding footage to previous films for re-release.

FAQs / Listener Mail

What old PMT bits do they miss?

• They mention missing bits like:
  • First boob
  • Most famous person in your phone
  • Lenny Dykstra calls
• They also talk about bringing back “one question with the quarterback” and doing a Zach/Vanny Woodhead pre-interview for guests.

How much prep goes into interviews?

• Their answer:
  • Some prep is always done.
  • The amount depends on the guest.
  • For coaches and athletes they know well, it’s often more about active listening and letting the interview flow naturally.
  • For first-time or more structured interviews, they do much more homework.

Do they ever get halfway through a take and realize it’s wrong?

• Yes, constantly.
• Their philosophy is essentially:
  • commit to the take,
  • double down if needed,
  • and occasionally admit you were wrong only after the fact.

What’s the sports-watching strategy right now?

• The answer is simple:
  • multiple TVs,
  • no sleep,
  • and embrace the best stretch of the sports calendar.

Key Takeaways

• Ben Johnson looks like one of the best coaches in football.
• Case Keenum had one of the most fun and unexpected prime-time performances in recent memory.
• The Eagles’ offense is still under scrutiny, especially Jalen Hurts’ inconsistency.
• The baseball playoffs were brutal for the PMT crew’s favorite teams.
• Stanford Steve sees a lot of uncertainty, but also a lot of opportunity, in college football’s top tier.