The Dan Patrick Show

The Athletics Bruce Feldman joined the show to break down the biggest storylines in college football, including why Penn State could be a playoff sleeper. Feldman praised the Nittany Lions’ addition of Rocco Becht and a favorable Big Ten schedule. He also discussed the pressure on Lincoln Riley and Bill Belichick, Lane Kiffin’s playoff expectations, the expanding CFP, and his annual Freak List featuring some extraordinary athletes. VIDEO

CBS Sports Charles Davis joined the show to preview the college football season, discussing everything from uniforms to the changing landscape of the sport. Davis called Oregon’s endless uniform combinations tough to beat and praised UNC and UCLA’s classic looks. He also believes fans are beginning to settle into the realities of NIL and roster movement. When it comes to the championship, Davis is taking the Big Ten after three straight titles. VIDEO

NFL Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri joined the show after his Hall of Fame weekend, reflecting on his speech, his famous teammates and the kicks that defined his career. Vinatieri admitted delivering his speech was harder than kicking a game-winning field goal and revealed the Tuck Rule game remains the kick he is most proud of. He also shared his admiration for Tom Brady’s journey and explained why returning to Canton felt like stepping back into a locker room. VIDEO

ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit joined the show to preview the college football season and explain why he is taking the field over Ohio State and Notre Dame. Herbstreit believes Penn State could emerge as a surprise contender under Matt Campbell, with Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht leading the way. He also pointed to Trinidad Chambliss as a potential breakout player and said the SEC should already be feeling pressure after the Big Ten won three straight national titles.

ESPN’s Rich Eisen joined the show from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, where he previewed a busy weekend in Canton while looking back at an entertaining Hall of Fame Game. Eisen called it one of the best preseason openers he can remember, highlighted the excitement surrounding Cardinals rookie Carson Beck, and explained why he expects Aaron Donald to return. VIDEO

NFL Hall of Famer Joe Thomas joined the show ahead of his trip to Canton, reflecting on the game’s greatest offensive linemen and today’s elite blockers. Thomas explained why Lane Johnson is the NFL’s best tackle, compared the unique challenges of blocking Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett, and shared why interior pass rushers create the biggest problems for offensive lines. VIDEO

ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick joined the show to break down several of the NFL’s most intriguing teams and quarterbacks heading into the season. Riddick praised the Cardinals’ young roster and explained why Arizona could surprise people this year. He also revealed his top quarterback rankings, made the case for Jayden Daniels as one of the league’s elite passers, and named Lawrence Taylor as the greatest non-quarterback to build a franchise around. VIDEO

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk joined the show from the golf course and covered everything from the return of the running back to Hall of Fame debates. Faulk explained why playoff football will always revolve around the run game, named Roger Craig as the NFL’s original hybrid back, argued Tiki Barber deserves Hall of Fame consideration, and discussed how rule changes have shifted value toward wide receivers. VIDEO

Former bookmaker Matt Bowyer joined the show to discuss his relationship with Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and the realities of the illegal sports betting world. Bowyer detailed how Mizuhara’s betting limits escalated into the millions, explained why bookmakers value discretion above all else, and estimated that many professional athletes wager through third parties.

MMQB Albert Breer joined the show to discuss some of the NFL’s biggest storylines entering the season. Breer believes Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams is trending toward becoming reality and explained why Los Angeles already knows how to bring him back after previous holdouts. He also discussed the renewed value of elite running backs, Kansas City’s offensive evolution, why Justin Herbert could be primed for a breakout season. VIDEO